Destruction of Sernpidal

The Mission to Sernpidal (25 ABY) was a mission by Han Solo, Anakin Solo and Chewbacca to the planet Sernpidal during the start of the Yuuzhan Vong War.

After being sent on a cargo run to the planet by Lando Calrissian, the Millennium Falcon arrived at Sernpidal City and discovered that its moon Dobido was falling out of orbit on a collision course headed for Serpindal. The Sernpidalians believed this to be the arrival of their goddess Tosi-karu, and panicked accordingly. In reality, the Praetorite Vong - an elite Yuuzhan Vong force - were using the Yo'gand's Core tactic through a Dovin basal to pull Dobido from its orbit and cause it to crash with Sernpidal.

The Solos and Chewbacca met an old man, the former mayor of Sernpidal City, who informed them that Dobido is headed on a collision course for the Sernpidal and that the planet has just seven hours to evacuate. Anakin senses that whatever is pulling Dobido down is located east of Sernpidal City and rushed there accompanied by the ex-mayor. Meanwhile Han and Chewbacca begin loading as many people as they can onto the Falcon.

Upon arriving, they discovered that the thing that was dragging Dobido down was a Dovin basal - a bioengineered Yuuzhan Vong creature. They attempt to destroy it though it is resistant to blaster fire. The Falcon then arrives to up Anakin and the former mayor. However, the former mayor is reluctant to go and states that he would not let the Dovin basal destroy another world. He then destroys the creature with a thermal detonator, dying in the process.

Upon arriving back at Sernpidal City, Han Solo organized a refugee convoy through the use of the Falcon and several other freighters. As the winds picked up, Anakin was knocked into the distance, causing Chewie to run after him. Chewie was able to bring Anakin to safety on the Falcon, but another blast of wind knocked him directly into the path of Dobido. Anakin, who had piloted the Falcon while his father stood on the entrance ramp hoping to lift Chewie up, flew from Sernpidal when he realized it was too late to save Chewie. The Wookiee stood in the moon's trajectory, angrily shaking his fist, and was crushed with the countless Sernpidalians who could not escape.

Unknown to the refugee convoy, the Yuuzhan Vong had arranged for a swarm of Grutchin to ambush the convoy. Kyp Durron, having lost his Dozen and Two Avengers squadron arrives with the Grutchin and is rescued by Han Solo. The refugee convoy fights off the Grutchin only to find Coralskippers chasing them. The convoy eventually arrived at Dubrillion though they were later forced to flee the planet when the Yuuzhan Vong also conquered it. The death of Chewbacca forever changed the dynamics of the Solo family. Han blamed Anakin, and it was many months before the two were reconciled. Anakin also blamed himself, and further threw himself into his beliefs despite his brother Jacen's protests. Because of his losses, Anakin pushed himself harder and harder against the invading enemy forces, trying to live up to Chewbacca's sacrifice while keeping other loved ones from slipping away.

Appearances

 * Vector Prime
 * Chewbacca 4