Battle of Alakatha


The Battle of Alakatha was a skirmish between Rogue Squadron and the Invid pirates.

Prelude


The New Republic Intelligence had learnt that the Invids pirates led by the former Moff Leonia Tavira had planned to raid the planet Alakatha. The MC80 Star Cruiser Home One and two Victory-class Star Destroyers were dispatched in the system to prevent the attack. Rogue Squadron was sent earlier to Alakatha and hid in an asteroid belt.

The battle


Contrary to the massive attack force expected, one bulk cruiser and eighteen uglies starfighters arrived in the system and engaged a luxury liner, the Glitterstar. Colonel Tycho Celchu ordered Rogue Squadron to attack the pirates without waiting any reinforcement. Thanks to the element of surprise and their fighting skills, the New Republic pilots quickly destroyed all the enemies fighters and forced the cruiser to surrender.

Aftermath


When the New Republic fleet arrived in the system, the battle was already finished and all pirates eliminated. Questions arisen about the informations collected about the Invids attacks.

Rogue Squadron participants


Sources


  • The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
  • The Essential Reader's Companion

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