Battle of Kalaan

The Battle of Kalaan took place some time before the Battle of Yavin, on the planet Kalaan.

The Rebel Alliance had established a base on this world, taking up refuge among the natives like in Kalaan City. Learning of Kalaan's connection to the Rebellion, Imperial commanders planned to subjugate the planet and root out any Rebel presence.

A task force of Imperial-class Star Destroyers arrived in orbit above the planet and sent down scores of drop ships, such as Sentinel-class landing craft and AT-AT barges. Emerging from the drop ships were a combined force of AT-AT, AT-AA, AT-ST and AT-PT walkers, with 74-Z speeder bikes providing combat support.

As the Empire closed in on Kalaan City, they were met by a large group of Rebel tanks, supported by T-47 airspeeders and Y-wing starfighters conducting bombing runs. Despite the temporary halting of the Imperial force, the Rebels' efforts were to no avail, and the Kalaan capital fell to the Empire. Squadrons of TIE Bombers desimated the city, leaving mostly rubble and dying troops to be mopped up by stormtrooper squads.

Appearances

 * Force Commander