Rope 17 represented a Galactic Empire convoy dispatched to the Deep Space Manufacturing Facility ZA-13. This occurred after Imperial forces had successfully retaken the facility from the forces that were loyal to the rogue Grand Admiral Demetrius Zaarin. The manufacturing station was undergoing modifications, shifting from hyperdrive production to enabling the complete fabrication of the TIE Avenger. Rope 17's mission was to transport the last pieces of equipment necessary to initiate the assembly lines.
The convoy's composition included:
- (2x) Cargo ferries named Terry, transporting Foodstuffs
- A Container transport known as Contel, carrying medical supplies
- A Modular conveyor named Vendor, carrying equipment
- (2x) Modular conveyors called Dromii, carrying equipment.
During its approach to ZA-13, the convoy was ambushed by forces of the Rebel Alliance. However, Imperial forces prevailed, repelling the Rebel attack, and the convoy successfully completed its delivery before entering hyperspace.