Tatooine rebel cell

Saponza's Gang, also known as the Tatooine rebel cell, was a unit led by Saponza. They were in operation at Saponza's homestead on Tatooine some time after the Battle of Yavin. At that time, they were joined by a former associate of Saponza. The group killed several of Jabba's outlaws, and their base was razed in revenge. They then rebuilt it, receiving offers of help from both the Rebel Alliance and Galactic Empire. After joining the Rebellion, the gang was sent on various missions to combat Imperial forces, Tusken Raiders, and numerous factions of mercenaries and criminals. The gang had bases on Tatooine, Dandoran, Er'Kit, Hoth, Sullust, Takodana, and Yavin 4.

History
Some time after the Battle of Yavin Saponza's Gang, a group of mercenaries, set themselves up at Saponza's homestead on the planet of Tatooine. At Saponza's request, one of the first things the gang did was upgrade there defences and construct some turrets in order to retaliate if they ever came under attack. Not long after doing so they were attacked by a group of thugs sent by Jabba the Hutt but easily defeated Jabba's men. Not long after that the group were contacted by Darth Vader of the Galactic Empire demanding their assistance in destroying a Tusken village. The mercenaries obliged and were given 3 All Terrain Standard Transports and the support of TIE fighters in order to complete their goal. After destroying the village the group received a transmission from the rebel leader Leia Organa, requesting their help with stealing medical supplies from a Hutt Cartel base on the planet of Dandoran. With the help of Han Solo and a number of other rebel soldiers the group successfully infiltrated the cartel den and retrieved the medical supplies. When the gang eventually returned to Tatooine they found their headquarters in ruins before receiving a transmission from Bib Fortuna explaining that the attack was due to Saponza and his gang killing Jabba's men. Realising they were going to need allies in order to combat Jabba and his thugs, Saponza considered allying his gang with both the Rebels and the Empire. Ultimately, the decision came down to Saponza's partner who made the choice to join up with the rebels.[2]

Behind the scenes
Saponza's Gang is the unit that the player joins in the 2014 mobile game Star Wars: Commander. After the first chapter, the player must either join the Rebels or the Empire.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Commander