Renegade Squadron/Legends

"Like I said, they may not have been the most noble bunch ever to fight for the Alliance, or its most famous squadron, but I can't think of anyone else I'd rather have beside me when the thermal detonators are flying and I'm down to my last clip."

- Col Serra

The Renegade Squadron was a Rebel Alliance military unit of underworlders, assembled by Han Solo and commanded by Col Serra.

Formation
Renegade Squadron was ordered into creation by Han Solo sometime before the Second Battle of Yavin IV. Commander Col Serra was tasked to find possible soldiers; he found many in cantinas and other such places. Many had criminal backgrounds, but Serra's task was to find elite fighters; not "farmboys and dreamers." Renegade Squadron's first major battle was the Fifth Battle of Yavin IV, where the squadron was tasked with overseeing the evacuation of the planet. In addition, Renegade Squadron had to retrieve communication logs stolen by an Imperial scout and destroy databanks with valuable information. Renegade Squadron was successful in their first mission.



Finding a new base
The squadron's next mission, at The Graveyard, the remains of what used to be Alderaan, was one that resulted from the Second Battle of Yavin IV. They had to retrieve a holocron made by Bail Organa and encased in phrik, one of the strongest substances in the galaxy, strong enough even, to survive the destruction of Alderaan. The holocron had a list of potential bases for the Rebel Alliance, in the case of the evacuation of the base on Yavin IV. After engaging the Interdictor Star Destroyer and retrieving the holocron, they were prepared to jump into hyperspace, but were attacked by Boba Fett, who was also looking for it. Renegade Squadron managed to damage his ship and drive him off. Finally, the squadron destroyed the gravity well projectors on the Star Destroyer that was preventing their jump to lightspeed.

After rendezvousing with Han Solo on Ord Mantell to repair damage sustained in the Alderaan system, the squadron was preparing to leave when they were discovered by IG-88, who alerted the Imperial forces. Renegade Squadron fought off Imperial forces and IG-88 while Han worked on the Millennium Falcon. Han and Renegade Squadron managed to escape Ord Mantell with their lives.

Afterwards, Renegade Squadron learned from Alliance Command that Admiral Ackbar had been captured by Imperial forces and was en route to the prisons on Kessel. Renegade Squadron intercepted the Star Destroyer carrying him, infiltrated the ship, and brought Admiral Ackbar back to the safety of a Rebel ship.

Ackbar told the squadron that he had been investigating Boz Pity, a cemetery world, as a location for a Rebel base. He then took a scout party to Saleucami; however, he never made it there. Boba Fett boarded the ship, handed over Ackbar to the Imperials, and sold his ship, crew, and droids on Tatooine. Renegade Squadron landed on Tatooine and rescued the slaves, additionally destroying at least two AT-STs.

The squadron headed back to their base on Boz Pity, but they were unaware that Boba Fett had put a tracker in one of their droids. Fett discovered their base, and a few hours after Renegade Squadron landed on Boz Pity, an Imperial planetary strike force, with an AT-AT, attacked. During the battle, the Squadron learned that Ackbar had been wounded during the battle, and they saved his life by bringing him a bacta tank. Soon after, they successfully evacuated.

Evacuation of Hoth
Time passed as Renegade Squadron resided on Hoth, from where they would launch attacks on the Empire. However, they were discovered, and the Battle of Hoth ensued. The squadron was in charge of protecting the ion cannon team. In addition, they had to destroy databanks that contained sensitive information, and set charges to destroy Echo Base and any Imperial in it. Downing an AT-AT with particle cannons, Renegade Squadron was ready to leave when they were set upon by Darth Vader. At least one member of the Squadron was choked to death by Vader. They fought off Vader and managed to escape. They were the last squadron off Hoth and without them, not one sentient would have left Hoth alive.



As soon as Renegade Squadron left the planet, it was forced to fight the Imperial fleet in space. In addition, they had to escort the last transport to an area safe for the jump to hyperspace, as the ion cannon had been destroyed by then. During the battle the squadron faced prototype versions of TIE Defenders. Renegade Squadron, at the request of Alliance command, entered the Imperial hangar and stole a TIE Defender for further study. Before they could flee, however, they were engaged by Darth Vader in his TIE Advanced. The squadron damaged his ship, putting it out of control. They were then able to leave safely.

The Battle of Endor
Renegade Squadron's next mission was to Korriban. Preparations for the Battle of Endor were underway, but the Rebellion needed more information. The squadron was tasked to intercept Emperor Palpatine, who was making a pilgrimage to the world. A trap was laid in a Sith tomb for the Emperor. Renegade Squadron set charges by all the entrances, lured Palpatine in by destroying valuable Sith artifacts and a statue, and then detonated the explosives, trapping the Emperor inside the tomb. The squadron then stole a datapad from his shuttle, discovering that the Emperor himself would be upon the Death Star at the time of the Battle of Endor.

To take the Emperor's gaze off of Endor, the squadron attacked Sullust. Renegade Squadron took the Imperial garrison on the planet. However, they met IG-88 again, this time shielded and almost invincible. Renegade Squadron destroyed the lightning conductor that was powering IG-88's shield and managed to drive him off. However, their mission had failed, for the Emperor saw through their plan and kept his focus on Endor.

When Renegade Squadron landed on Endor, they found the situation was dire. Han Solo's team was trapped and unable to destroy the shield generator. Further, Admiral Ackbar's fleet was also trapped, forced to fight the entire Imperial fleet. The squadron liberated an Ewok village, destroyed several AT-STs, and sabotaged a downed AT-AT that Imperial forces were attempting to repair. With the battle beginning to go their way, Renegade Squadron rescued Han Solo and defended him while he set charges in the bunker. Renegade Squadron went on to conquer the Imperial forces on Endor.

Dissolution
After the Death Star was destroyed and Palpatine killed, Renegade Squadron disbanded, with many going back to criminal lives. Many years after, archivist Tionne Solusar of the Jedi Temple contacted Col Serra and recorded Renegade Squadron's struggles.

Known personnel

 * Col Serra
 * Han Solo
 * Chewbacca
 * Unnamed Rebel Vanguard (Battle of Hoth)
 * Unnamed Rebel Vanguard (Second Battle of Sullust)
 * Unnamed Rodian contact
 * Unnamed Sullustan Rebel
 * Unnamed Mon Calamari rebel, who was killed on Korriban by Palpatine's Sith Lightning
 * Unnamed Wookiee Rebel
 * Reeech
 * Eeyan The Tutt

Battles in which Renegade Squadron participated

 * Fifth Battle of Yavin IV
 * First Battle of The Graveyard
 * Skirmish on Ord Mantell
 * Second Battle of Kessel
 * Skirmish on Tatooine
 * Battle of Boz Pity
 * Battle of Hoth
 * Battle of Korriban
 * Second Battle of Sullust
 * Battle of Endor

Behind the scenes
The original name for Renegade Squadron was Phantom Squadron, but it was changed for an unknown reason.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron