Skirmish near Gelgelar

The Wounded of Gelgelar were survivors of the First Battle of Gelgelar, more specifically from the Alliance's base there. The operation to transfer them to Redemption was interrupted by an Imperial Star Destroyer.

The Battle
Things started out smoothly for the Rebels, as both transports carrying medical supplies successfully docked with the Redemption. Soon after the first transport carrying wounded docked with the medical frigate however, Star Destroyer Nemesis dropped out of Hyperspace and deployed its fighters.

Rogue and Gold squadrons were hard pressed to fend off the fighters and bombers in their inferior Z-95 craft, but managed to keep the Imperials at bay. Seeing that the battle did not fare according to their wishes, the Imperials called in reinforcements in form of a squadron of Assault Gunboats, putting even more pressure on the Rebel fighters to prevent damage to their ships.

After roughly fifteen minutes of intensive fighting, the last transport undocked from the Redemption, was however destroyed by the Nemesis which had moved into firing range. Redemption took a massive beating from the ISD's Turbolasers, but the shields held long enough to allow it to escape into Hyperspace, along its fighter escort.

Aftermath
Thanks to the transfer from the medium transports to the Redemption, many a life could be saved by the medical facilities onboard the frigate. Rebel High command though saw a need for a new base of operations in the Airam Sector now that Elrood Sector had been overrun by Task Force Vengeance, leading to their decision to deploy additional forces there.

Appearances

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