Invasion of Dearic

The Invasion of Dearic was an invasion by the Empire to retake the Talusian city of Dearic in the year 1 ABY, in an attempt to further secure an Imperial presence in the region. The primary target for the Empire was a Rebel General, who was vital to the Rebels' efforts. They figured that taking him out would cripple Rebel operations in the area. The only way that such a move would be successful was to take the city by an invasion, as the Rebels possessed a sizable defense - an entire battalion of troopers were stationed in the city.

Once the Imperials had the signal to attack, they attacked from various sections of the city - primarily by the starport to the west, the hotel to the east, and the theater to the south. The Rebels had several choke points erected where the Imperials were significantly halted in their advance. Heavy fighting erupted outside the starport and just beyond the hotel. Many on both sides were soon seen wounded, demoralized or both. Medics rushed in to aid the wounded, and certain troopers entertained and rallied the demoralized troopers. As the Rebel lines of defenses fell, the Rebel troopers were soon forced to fall back deeper with in the city, and soon the remaining squadron of Rebel troopers retreated to the General.

The Rebels made one brilliant last stand -- they fought with all they had and kept the lines of defense together as best they could, but now they were too concentrated and cornered. While the Imperials had suffered heavy casualties, they still had an edge in numbers. The remaining Rebels were placed under a barrage of trooper and walker fire, and the defensive structures soon gave way. The Rebels eliminated many Imperials, but eventually the Rebel General had fallen. With the battle over, the Rebels attempted to retreat, which itself was a challenge. Many Rebels fell in the aftermath of battle and their attempt to retreat, though a few had managed to survive the battle.