- "I understand your trepidation, believe me! But try to see Abrion Bridge as a bridge to this war's end! A bridge to the end of bloodshed! A bridge to the protection of our free Republic worlds! A bridge that leads to light, away from the dark side! And we will march across this bridge together!"
- ―Obi-Wan Kenobi, to the 212th Attack Battalion
The Battle of Abrion Bridge was a battle that occurred between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems[1] around 22 BBY[3] during the Clone Wars. It was considered to be painful and full of bloodshed.[4] Years later, Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi reflected on his experiences during the battle when waiting out a sandstorm on Tatooine.[1]
Prelude[]
Before the destruction of Rishi Station, Master Kenobi and Commander Cody recovered intel regarding a hidden Separatist weapons factory under a granary complex on Abrion Major. The factory would used build the new Mega-ion cannon for Count Dooku and General Grievous. According to Admiral Yularen, the only way was through the bridge. Kenobi volunteered for himself and the 212th battalion to lead the assault. The 212th were then joined by Commander Mekedrix, Lieutenant Oron and his company.[1]
The Battle[]
Kenobi, Cody and the 212th took several gunships to Abrion Major. En route to the weapon complex, the gunships came under fire by the complex's shelling. Kenobi, Cody, Mekedrix, and their forces were able to land. The Separatist forces attempted to blow the bridge. Kenobi accompanied Airo as he carried a banner to let the republic navy see how far they could go. Kenobi and his troops were find the ion cannon plans. Mekedrix and were forces than came under attack by several IG-units and Rogue-class fighters from the Banking Clan. The 212th were trapped.[1]
Despite the heavy casualties, Kenobi refused to leave his men on the bridge. Cody and his troops followed him. Kenobi was able to find Airo, but he died. Kenobi was then held at gunpoint by an IG unit until Mekedrix destroyed it. They then both left the bridge leaving countless casualties.[1]
Aftermath[]
Following the battle, Mekedrix continued to serve the Republic until he disappeared after the massacre at the Temple of Eedit on Devaron. He went rogue in the Death Wind Corridor.[5]
Behind the scenes[]
- "For OBI-WAN #3 in July, I created a brand new battle from the Clone Wars. I remember watching my Star Wars VHS taped off TV, hearing Leia say "Clone Wars," and my imagination lighting like gasoline. I put all that wonder (and a TON of research) into the Battle of Abrion Bridge."
- ―Christopher Cantwell
The Battle of Abrion Bridge was created for Obi-Wan 3.[6]
Appearances[]
Sources[]
General Obi-Wan Kenobi Reflects on the Clone Wars and More from Marvel's July 2022 Star Wars Comics – Exclusive Preview on StarWars.com (backup link) (First identified as Battle of Abrion Bridge)- This Week! in Star Wars Marvel Star Wars Comics Revealed, New Galactic Pals, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com) (First mentioned) (Indirect mention only)
- Ben Kenobi Remembers the Clone Wars in Marvel's Star Wars: Obi-Wan #3 – Exclusive Preview on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Flashback to a Top-Secret Mission in Marvel's Star Wars: Obi-Wan #4 – Exclusive Preview on StarWars.com (backup link)
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 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.31 1.32 1.33 1.34 1.35 1.36 1.37 1.38 1.39 1.40 1.41 1.42 1.43 1.44 1.45 1.46 1.47 1.48 1.49 1.50 1.51 1.52 Obi-Wan 3
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Obi-Wan 3 establishes that the Battle of Christophsis and a Galactic Republic victory during the defense of Dantooine occurred before the Battle of Hypori, which itself was later followed by the Battle of Abrion Bridge. Obi-Wan 4 establishes that the Battle of Ryloth ended—as depicted in "Liberty on Ryloth"—at some point after the Battle of Abrion Bridge. Per the episode ordering established by
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Chronological Episode Order on StarWars.com (backup link), the events of "Brain Invaders" occur after those of "Liberty on Ryloth", but the defense of Dantooine is noted to still be occurring during the events of "Brain Invaders" despite that episode logically coming after the Battle of Abrion Bridge. As such, the Republic victory on Dantooine must have not been the end of the battle, so the defense of Dantooine was concurrent to the Battle of Abrion Bridge instead of simply being before it.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Obi-Wan 3 flashbacks take place shortly after the Defense of Rishi Station, which appears in "Rookies." Star Wars: Timelines dates the events of "Rookies" to 22 BBY. Therefore Obi-Wan 3, including the Battle of Abrion Bridge, also takes place around 22 BBY.
- ↑ General Obi-Wan Kenobi Reflects on the Clone Wars and More from Marvel's July 2022 Star Wars Comics – Exclusive Preview on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ Obi-Wan 4
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Christopher Cantwell (@ifyoucantwell) on Twitter: "For OBI-WAN #3 in July, I created a brand new battle from the Clone Wars. I remember watching my Star Wars VHS taped off TV, hearing Leia say "Clone Wars," and my imagination lighting like gasoline. I put all that wonder (and a TON of research) into the Battle of Abrion Bridge." (backup link)
