Talon Squadron (Galactic Empire)

Talon Squadron was an Imperial heavy strike squadron consisting of Assault Gunboats.

It was formed after the ISD Rage of Task Force Vengeance received a shipment of starfighters, replacing the stock TIE Fighters, Interceptors and Bombers with TIE Avengers and Assault Gunboats; Avenger Squadron received the space superiority TIE's while former Beta and Gamma squadrons (TIE Bombers and Fighters respectively) were reformed into Talon squadron, flying the Assault gunboats exclusively.

During the operations of Task Force Vengeance under Admiral Senn Talon squadron mostly was tasked with heavy strike missions against capital ships or disabling specific units with their Ion cannons.

Appearances

 * X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter: Balance of Power