Independence/Legends

Independence was an MC80a Star Cruiser and a sister ship to Home One, that acted as the Rebel Alliance Fleet's flagship in the early years of the Galactic Civil War.

During this phase of the Alliance, the fleet participated exclusively in hit and fade attacks, for which Independence acted as a staging ground. It was also used as a stop over point and training ground for Alliance starfighter pilots. It was in this capacity that it fought the Battle of Turkana.

After the completion of the Death Star I, and while orbiting Bestine IV, Independence was approached by Immortal but her crew were able to defend her until she made the jump to hyperspace. This attack caused the Alliance High Command who were on board, to establish themselves on Yavin IV.

Independence also hosted the diplomatic meeting with the Habassa during which she was attacked by EF-76 Nebulon-B escort frigates Havok and Riptide. Two CR90 Corellian Corvettes from Birkby came to assist.

Later, it came under assault by Merciless, but the efforts of Keyan Farlander saved it from destruction. During the Battle of Endor, Independence acted as the Alliance's fleet communications control center. Six months later it participated in the Battle of Brentaal IV.

Almost twenty years later, it was recommissioned to fight the Yuuzhan Vong for the New Republic.

Behind the scenes
Since its appearances, many have wondered if Independence shared designs with Home One, or was another name for that vessel. In the Q&A section on Star Wars.com, it was confirmed that the vessels were two different ships sharing the same design and that promotional images of Home One was used in the SW card game to portray Independence as well.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: X-Wing
 * Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
 * Star Wars Infinities: Return of the Jedi
 * X-wing Rogue Squadron: In the Empire's Service