First attack on the Peregrine

The First Battle of Mobetta saw the arrival of the Interdictor Compellor at the Airam X7 factory Gallofree to begin the refit of the Peregrine.

The Battle
Rebel High command knew one thing for sure after the Battle of Swellen: The Empire would launch a massive search & rescue operation for its lost Interdictor. They deployed Rogue and Green Squadrons near the Airam factory to ensure the Compellor (which was on its way) would arrive safely.

They would be proven correct when TIE Avengers from Zeta Squadron jumped into the system, immedieatly engaging the Rebel forces, trying to distract and disrupt the lines of the Compellors fighter screen. In the heat of battle, two squadrons of Assault gunboats entered the system and engaged the damaged Interdictor, trying to disable it.

Rogue squadron, ever vigilant to allow no survivors, quickly dispatched of the Imperial fighter craft. The Imperial search efforts were intensive, however, and following the Avengers and Assault Gunboats three Assault Transports (headed for the Compellor) and two Corellian Corvettes (with surveillance equipment) dropped out of Hyperspace.

The Rebels prevailed though and destroyed every single Imperial vessel, thus keeping the location of the Compellor a secret - for now.

Aftermath
While this first search group was entirely wiped out, the Rebels were fully aware that the Empire would send a larger, better armed group to have a lookout for their missing patrol. Though they bought themselves a few days time, it was inevitable that the Empire would strike back.

Appearances

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