Second attack on the Peregrine

The Second Battle of Mobetta saw the conclusion of the refit of Strike Cruiser Peregrine with the Compellors gravity well projectors.

The Battle
The First Battle of Mobetta resulted in a total craft loss for the Imperial patrol deployed there. Understandably, the Empire would double its caution in that area and deploy a larger strike force to look out for both the Compellor and their missing patrol.

Rogue and Green Squadrons were tasked with protecting the facility Gallofree, the modified Strike cruiser Peregrine and the Interdictor Compellor while the finishing touches on the Peregrine were made.

The Imperial attack consisted of Escort Transports armed with Proton Torpedos, targeting any major ship or station, plus the Escort Carrier Tyrant with a full complement of TIE fighters, Interceptors and Bombers.

While the Tyrants fighters kept Rogue and Green squadron occupied, three Assault transports of flight Omicron launched from the flight deck in another attempt to secure the Interdictor for the Empire.

Eventually though, the Empire's pilots were no match for famed Rogue Squadron, and the only lightly armed and armored Escort Carrier quickly fell prey to Green Squadron's Proton Torpedos.

Aftermath
The victory won here was an important one for the Alliance. While the search group the Empire mounted this time was a bit stronger than the previous one, it still was relatively weak and easily dispatched of by the two Rebel Squadrons.

The truly important part was that the Alliance managed to refit one of their Strike Cruisers with gravity well technology, effectively granting them their first ship with interdiction capability - the Compellor had served its purpose now and was left a dead hulk beside the Gallofree, loaded with explosives.

Now, the Rebels could start to plot their next moves against Task Force Vengeance.

Appearances

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