During the time of the Galactic Civil War, Hera Syndulla, holding the rank of Captain and known as Phoenix Leader within the Rebel Alliance, was dispatched with a squadron of BTL-A4 Y-wing assault starfighter/bombers to execute a crucial supply mission.
Rex and various ground crew rush to the landing zone as Hera's squadron, flying BTL-A4 Y-wing assault starfighter/bombers, races towards the base. She announces her intention to make an emergency landing and instructs Wedge Antilles to jettison the fuel from his starfighter. Each of the Y-wings leaves a trail of smoke, and the other pilots follow suit, dumping their fuel. Hera lowers her landing gear. After the landing area is cleared, Hera's fighter executes a rough landing, halting just before the location where the other Spectres are waiting. A trooper opens the Y-wing's hatch to assist Hera's exit. As she steps onto the ground, Chopper approaches and beeps. Initially missing him, Hera remarks that her astromech was lost on the mission. Realizing Chopper is there, she embraces him, commenting that his presence would have been beneficial during the flight. Wedge Antilles and two other pilots walk up, inquiring about Hera's well-being. Hera assures Wedge Antilles that the incident was not their responsibility, comforting the pilots by stating that the outcome would have been far more dire without their capabilities. She then instructs the pilots to go and refresh themselves.