Mission to Celen

"Jilam Kester is confirmed as being on Celen. This contains your charts, building plans, and informant contact details. Bring him back alive."

- Sa Cuis to Squad 40

The Mission to Celen was a Galactic Empire operation to capture the Antarian Ranger Jilam Kester, who was charged with aiding refugee Jedi escape capture by the Empire. The mission was assigned to Squad 40 of the 501st Legion's Imperial Commando Special Unit, which was made up of surviving clone commandos of the Grand Army of the Republic.

After being briefed by Emperor's Hand Sa Cuis, Squad 40 was deployed on Chelpori, a city on the planet Celen, where Kester was spotted by the local security forces. Kester's hideout was monitored extensively by the local forces up until Squad 40 arrived. The squad, which was composed of Niner and Darman Skirata formerly of Omega Squad; Ennen and Bry formerly of Galaar Squad, stormed Jilam's hideout and expected to encounter minimal resistance. They were surprised when they came face to face with Jedi Master Iri Camas, the former Director of Special Forces and ultimately the commando's old superior. Camas distracted the commandos, allowing Kester to escape, and ended his own life by igniting a gas line and causing the building to explode. Bry was killed in the explosion while the rest of the squad managed to escape.

Appearances

 * Imperial Commando: 501st