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The annexation of the Qiilura system was an operation launched by the Confederacy of Independent Systems[2] in 20 BBY[3] to take over the Qiilura system during the Clone Wars.[2] The location of Qiilura thus became a battleground.[4] To try to block the annexation attempt, the Galactic Republic deployed an Acclamator-class transgalactic military assault ship, which carried forces from the 104th Battalion under the command of Clone Commander Wolffe[2] to the battle on Qiilura.[4]
However, because a series of devastating groundquakes rocked the Mid Rim planet Aleen, the Acclamator, joined by a trio of Pelta-class frigates, and Wolffe's clone troopers—joined by protocol droid C-3PO and astromech droid R2-D2—were redirected to perform a desperately needed relief mission on Aleen. The battalion was under orders to unite with[2] its Jedi General,[5] Plo Koon, once the mission was complete and after rendezvousing with[2] Jedi General[6] Adi Gallia,[2] who was also involved in the mercy mission,[7] aboard her Venator-class Star Destroyer.[6]
Behind the scenes[]
The annexation of the Qiilura system was mentioned within the opening newsreel of "Mercy Mission,"[2] the fifth episode of the fourth season of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars television series, which first aired on October 7, 2011.[8]
Appearances[]
Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Mercy Mission" (First mentioned)
Sources[]
- "Mercy Mission" Episode Guide | The Clone Wars on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Aleen in the Encyclopedia (original site is defunct) (Indirect mention only)
- Clone Commander Wolffe in the Databank (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ Star Wars: Timelines establishes that the skirmish on Naboo is followed by the mission to Aleen, which is concurrent to the Annexation of the Qiilura system according to "Mercy Mission." Therefore, the annexation of the Qiilura system must follow the skirmish on Naboo.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11
Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Mercy Mission"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Star Wars: Timelines dates the events of "Mercy Mission" to 20 BBY. As the annexation of the Qiilura system occurs during the events of "Mercy Mission," it must occur in 20 BBY.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1
"Mercy Mission" - The Clone Wars Episode Guide on StarWars.com (original link is obsolete) (Relationships section)
- ↑ Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Character Encyclopedia - Join the Battle!
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Nomad Droids"
- ↑ Star Wars: Build Your Own X-Wing 47 Starfighter Aces: General Grievous — Cyborg Raider
- ↑ Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Episode Guide
