Evacuation of Yavin

The Fifth Battle of Yavin IV was one of the final Skirmishes of Yavin IV in which the 501st Legion retaliated for the destruction of the Death Star.

A detachment of the 501st emerged from the blockade of Immobilizer 418 cruisers, consisting of 1 Star Destroyer and 2 escort Victory II-class frigates. A number of Rebels discovered path through the blockade, and gathered together in a convoy of starships to rip through the blockade with a hyperspace jump. The pilots of the 501st manned their bombers and attacked the fleet of Corellian Corvettes. With the corvette defense down, the attack on the transports started. TIE Bombers swarmed through the fleet, destroying everything in their path.

The assault on the Mon Calamari cruiser commenced. The 501st pilots destroyed the heavy turbolasers, clearing the way for the Victory II frigates to barrage the hull. The bombers destroyed the engines and immobilized the starship, leaving it clear for capture.

The Sentinel-class landing crafts landed on the moon and the forces proceeded to attack a Rebel hangar base. They secured the fountain, viaduct, and reflecting pool. A squad of Imperial engineers deployed a breaching bomb to the hangar door, blowing it open. The Imperials stormed the temple and killed the Bothan High Command.

The fighting men of the 501st occupied the temple for a couple more weeks, then they were reinforced by an additional attack force, starting the Sixth Battle of Yavin IV.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Battlefront II