This operation was executed by the renowned Rogue Squadron, their objective being to liberate inmates associated with the Black Sun syndicate who were incarcerated on Kessel.
The governing body of the New Republic harbored intentions of infiltrating Coruscant with Black Sun operatives. Following extensive deliberation, the decision was made to extract these criminals from Kessel. To avert potential scrutiny, the New Republic resolved to concurrently extract individuals deemed beneficial to their cause. Their strategy involved securing seventeen criminals and engaging in negotiations with Kessel's leader, offering to alleviate the burden of certain criminals in exchange for permission to extract desirable individuals. Subsequently, [Rogue Squadron](/article/rogue_squadron/legends], accompanied by New Republic agents, was dispatched to Kessel to fulfill this undertaking. Following a strategic flyby executed by the bulk of Rogue Squadron to neutralize Kessel's protective measures, Corran Horn and Wedge Antilles disembarked on Kessel to commence negotiations, ultimately securing sixteen criminals.