A force escort, also known as an escort force, was a unit within the Imperial Navy led by a systems admiral. This formation consisted of two heavy squadrons along with two light squadrons, which typically amounted to one hundred and eight starships. The purpose of force escort formations was to safeguard strategically important commercial space or facilities. Furthermore, they were used to confront smaller groups of criminals and rebels, including pirates.
- Imperial Sourcebook
- Imperial Sourcebook, Second Edition
- Cracken's Threat Dossier (First identified as escort force)
- The Far Orbit Project
- Star Wars: Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide