Capture of the Zeplin

The Capture of the Zeplin was a battle fought during the Zaarin insurrection at Imperial Center.

Prelude
In the aftermath of the ambush on Emperor Palpatine's personal C-3 passenger liner, the Excalibur, en-route to Endor, the Victory-class Star Destroyer Zeplin, commanded by Namuura Din, escaped during the battle. Due to information from an loyalist Imperial agent planted aboard the Zeplin, Din as well as the Zeplin were considered high-priority targets, as not only did they have a stolen missile boat and were planning to supply it to the Rebel Alliance as part of a defection, but Din also was rumored to have knowledge about the true state of the second Death Star's operative status, which would ruin the Emperor's trap at Endor should it be revealed. As such, the TIE Pilot and Emperor's Hand Maarek Stele was deployed to stop the Zeplin, with him personally leading Tau Squadron while Mu Squadron attacked the vessel.

The Battle
Upon arriving at the Zeplin location, Stele discovered that a MC80a Star Cruiser, the Link was already at the location.

Aftermath
Although the Zeplin was captured, and Din detained and interrogated by Darth Vader, the Link escaped, with the Missile Boat prototype Sealion and with knowledge about the true status of the Death Star II. However, it was eventually cornered and captured by pursuing forces, including the Garrett.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: TIE Fighter