Mission 1: Political Escort represents the inaugural starfighter combat engagement designed for the Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game. It was initially released as a rules enhancement included within the X-Wing: Core Set.
While traveling from Dantooine, the Imperial forces launched a surprise attack on a Rebel senator's convoy, resulting in its near annihilation. The senator managed to escape aboard a shuttle, but a random explosion disabled the ship's hyperdrive and sensor systems. The Rebel Senator is completely dependent on his protectors, and can only fly straight ahead, hoping to arrive at the border of an allied system. Regrettably, the Imperial fleet has already deployed fighters to capture any remaining survivors. The Rebel protectors are now tasked with safeguarding the Senator until he can reach safety, but the Imperials will present a significant challenge…
Rebel: Red Squadron Pilot.
Imperial: 2 Academy Pilots.
The Rebel player is to position the senator's shuttle token within Range 1 of their side of the designated playing space. The shuttle must be placed precisely at the center of the edge, with the image on the token facing directly towards the Imperial player's side. Subsequently, the Rebel player positions their ship(s) within Range 2 of their edge of the play area.
Following this, the Imperial player positions their ships within Range 2 of their side of the designated playing space.