Avenger/Legends

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Avenger was an Imperial II-class Star Destroyer commanded by Captain Lorth Needa. This ship participated in the subjugation of over 436 worlds.

One of the Avenger's earliest missions was the attack on the Corellian Corvette Karinne, carrying a Twi'lek delegation to the Rebel Alliance. It was later reassigned to Death Squadron, and served as the lead attack ship at Hoth. Avenger unsuccessfully pursued the Millennium Falcon as it fled Hoth, a failure which resulted in Needa's execution by Darth Vader. Avenger remained with Death Squadron, and served as a communications ship (not to be confused with the much larger Imperial Communications Ship) during the Battle of Endor.

It returned to the Core during the Imperial Civil War and reemerged under the reborn Emperor at the Battle of Mon Calamari. Avenger continued in Palpatine's campaigns under the command of Executor Sedriss during Operation Shadow Hand.

Behind the Scenes
The Avenger is the only Star Destroyer in the original Star Wars trilogy to be called by name in the script, when an officer tells Piett "Sir, we have a priority signal from the Star Destroyer Avenger."

Appearances

 * Moment of Doubt
 * Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
 * Star Wars: X-Wing
 * Dark Empire
 * Dark Empire II