Liberation of Gerrard V

The Liberation of Gerrard V, was the event during the Galactic Civil War that the planet Gerrard V gained its independence from the Galactic Empire. The battle would be the first victory in a long string of victories against the Galactic Empire and the liberation of the sector of the galaxy under Moff Kohl Seerdon's control.

Background
A failed revolt against the Empire had taken place two years prior. After the initial uprising, the Empire responded by bombarding the surface with fire from an orbiting fleet. Much of the planet's surface was left in ruins and the ecosystem became imbalanced. The population endured Imperial subjugation until 1 ABY, gathering its strength until they were united enough to stage another revolt.

The initial revolt
The local militia gathered its forces. This did not go undetected, however. The local moff Kohl Seerdon, rather than bring the rebels down by force, sent a squad of SoroSuub Personal Luxury Yacht 3000 yachts to loot the planet of its military supplies, and anything else that was valuable before he lost the world. As the insurgent's resources dwindled, their leader sent a distress signal to the Rebel Alliance, calling for backup. General Crix Madine, recently defected from the Galactic Empire, responded to the call. In response, he deployed Gold Squadron to disable the fleeing yachts. As backup, he appointed Rogue Squadron, the same unit led by Luke Skywalker that extracted him from Imperial detainment from Corellia.

Support fire
Upon entering the capital city's borders, the turbolasers planted around the city that had been used to keep the planet under order opened fire on the attacking Rebels. Rogue Squadron provided support fire by focusing their fire on these cannons. As the turbolasers were all destroyed, a squad of seven AT-PT walkers rushed into the city, stationing themselves on the hillsides, though this was proved not a problem for Rogues to handle. Gold Squadron eventually finished their ion cannon runs on the yachts, and were prepared to move on to the next district.

128th counterattack
Luke suddenly received a transmission from a panicked Wedge Antilles: "Luke, it's Wedge. I'm on the other side of the planet. We've got trouble. It's the 128th TIE Interceptor Squadron. They're the best of the best."

- Wedge Antilles

The elite unit, under Lieutenant Kasan Moor, suddenly appeared from the horizon over the sea and swarmed the insurgents. Gold Squadron, despite this, flew into the crossfire and continued their mission. The turbolaser tower overlooking this part of the city was taken down by Rogue Squadron, and much of the Imperial ground forces were also destroyed in the crossfire. Kasan Moor found herself tailgated and harassed by a Gold Squadron member, disabling her control systems. She offered the Gold Squadron member an offer of defection, one that would benefit all.

Aftermath
Gold Squadron's mission was a success, and the city's supplies were returned. Gerrard V successfully pulled itself away from Imperial authority.

Kasan Moor, true to her word, successfully defected and became a gun for Rogue Squadron. She had extensive knowledge of Imperial outposts, and would lead the Alliance to a string of victories. Shortly after the battle, she led the rebels into a supply depot on the Jade Moon.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Rogue Squadron