Red Squadron, established in 9 ABY by individuals from Rogue Squadron, functioned as a training squadron. Its purpose was to educate members on the operation of TIE Defenders. The squadron's name was intentionally selected to honor the Red Squadron of the Rebel Alliance, which was responsible for the destruction of the two Death Stars, and also to provoke their Imperial associate, Ysanne Isard. Requiem Squadron was the squadron name used for the actual mission.