Liberation of slave camps

"That did it! The shield is down"

- Vedd Deviss as he destroys a shield generator

When the Trade Federation invaded the planet Naboo in 32 BBY, the droid forces established a number of slave camps to hold captured prisoners. One such camp along the Andrevea River was liberated by pilots of the Royal Naboo Security Forces. After raidinga Federation base, Lieutenant Gavyn Sykes used a captured gunboat to infiltrate the camps and knock out the power generators. The Security Force's ally Borvo the Hutt provided transports for the civilians, but Sykes was forced to lead the surplus to sanctuary.

Prelude
In the course of their actions against the Trade Federation Droid Army, the Royal Naboo Security Forces have struck several blows against the invaders. In one battle, they stole a gunboat to infiltrate several slave camps and release the captured civilians.

Infiltration
Traveling along the Andrevea River in his stolen gunboat, Lt. Gavyn Sykes of Bravo Squadron infiltrated the slave camps at night. He had to report into his captain, who told him to continue. The droid forces had mined the river, but Sykes was able to clear passage. Several droid starfighters were flying overhead, however, and Sykes panicked. Captain Kael managed to calm him down admonishing him not to betray the mission. Sykes then arrived into a large bay area, where some of the camps were located. Since he was in a Trade Federation gunboat, the forces stationed there believed him to be one of them. A minelayer was attempting to block the water off, but Sykes shot it down, revealing himself. Laser turrets opened fire on the turncoat gunboat, but Sykes destroyed the power generators, shutting off the lasers and allowing the civilians to escape. This also prevented the camps from sending out a warning to the rest of the facility. Kael contacted him and said Borvo the Hutt was sending transport for the civilians in the area. As Sykes went further down the river, he saw another gunboat that was racing away to warn the rest of the camps. Sykes caught up to it and sank it, keeping his identity secure. Moving on to the central concourse, he had to destroy more mines.

Main Camp
Sykes had no problem passing through the gates of the central area, until he snuck up to the anti-air defenses. The base was alerted to his presence when he opened fire. As he fought through the turrets, the camp launched more gunboats at him. Sykes also had to take out the anti-air turrets, so Vedd Deviss could destroy the generators. After Sykes cleared the way, Deviss flew low a strafing run in his N-1 starfighter. The civilians were free, but the resistance did not have enough transports. The civilians found several transports to travel in, and Sykes escorted them further up the river.

Sanctuary
As dawn broke, Sykes and the civilians approached the end of the river and the town Ferentina, which was being wiped out by the Trade Federation. The Armored Assault Tanks stationed along the banks of the river opened fire on the transports. Sykes, knowing his group must take to the land, got to a water-based security hangar, and took to the skies in a N-X Police Cruiser. He destroyed the tanks, then knocked out a tunnel through which additional tanks were pouring out of. As the civilians were loading into Flash speeders, Sykes flew over the town to provide support. He saved two more speeders which were stuck behind a fallen tower. Sykes then advanced into the canyon ahead of the speeders and took out a blockade of tanks. Many droid starfighters attacked, but Sykes successfully escorted them to an ancient hiding place near Devils Tower.

Sykes also found technology useful to the resistance hidden behind Devils Tower.

One of the speeders collapsed the rock bed behind them as they waited for transport. Sykes landed and took one of the speeders. Lutin Hollis then contacted him and said Captain Kael had been shot down and was missing. Sykes then raced off to join the search.

Behind the scenes
This event was two concurrent missions appearing in the video game Star Wars: Battle for Naboo. In the second mission, it is possible to find an upgrade floating behind Devils Tower, which if picked up will achieve the bonus objective.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Battle for Naboo