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The annexation of the Qiilura system was an operation launched by the Confederacy of Independent Systems[1] in 20 BBY[2] to take over the Qiilura system during the Clone Wars.[1] The location of Qiilura thus became a battleground.[3] 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[1] to the battle on Qiilura.[3]
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[1] its Jedi General,[4] Plo Koon, once the mission was complete and after rendezvousing with[1] Jedi General[5] Adi Gallia,[1] who was also involved in the mercy mission,[6] aboard her Venator-class Star Destroyer.[5]
Behind the scenes[]
The annexation of the Qiilura system was mentioned within the opening newsreel of "Mercy Mission,"[1] the fifth episode of the fourth season of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars television series, which first aired on October 7, 2011.[7]
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 (content now obsolete; backup link) (Indirect mention only)
- Clone Commander Wolffe in the Databank (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11
Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Mercy Mission"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Mercy Mission" - The Clone Wars Episode Guide on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link) (Relationships section)
- ↑ Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Character Encyclopedia - Join the Battle!
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 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
