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- "There hasn't been a mission Shadow Squadron couldn't complete."
"That's right. Minimal casualties, maximum effectiveness. That's us." - ―Matchstick and Broadside
Shadow Squadron was an elite starfighter squadron of at least twelve clone trooper pilots, including Matchstick and Broadside in service to the Republic Navy during the Clone Wars.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
Matchstick's Y-wing is damaged as Shadow Squadron flies through the Kaliida Nebula.
Shadow Squadron was a starfighter squadron in the Galactic Republic that consisted of at least twelve clone trooper pilots that utilized BTL-B Y-wing fighter-bombers during the Clone Wars. In 22 BBY,[source?] during the Malevolence campaign, Shadow Squadron was selected by Jedi General Anakin Skywalker to destroy Separatist Alliance General Grievous and his flagship, the Malevolence. Although sustaining heavy casualties during the Battle of the Kaliida Nebula, Shadow Squadron prevailed by disabling both of the starship's mega-ion cannons.[1]
Later during the war, Shadow Squadron participated in the Battle of Kamino, where they defended the planet from a Separatist invasion. General Skywalker led starfighter forces against Separatist warships, and in conjunction with the Republic blockade, managed to cripple various vessels. Although Separatist forces landed on Kamino's surface via the wreckage of the starships, the invasion failed and the Republic was successful in safeguarding the vital planet.[3] Shadow Squadron also participated in the Battle of Kadavo which saw the liberation of Togruta slaves, Obi-Wan Kenobi and CT-7567 from Zygerrian slavers and culminated in the destruction of the Kadavo slave processing facility.[4]
Nimbus-class V-wings of Shadow Squadron escort Chancellor Palpatine's Theta-class shuttle.
By the end of the war, the pilots of Shadow Squadron were flying Alpha-3 Nimbus-class V-wing starfighters. In the waning months of the war, as one of the elite clone formations, they carried out critical missions that included escort duty for Supreme Chancellor Palpatine's personal Theta-class T-2c shuttle.[2] They also defended the Republic capital during the Battle of Coruscant.[5]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Shadow of Malevolence" (First appearance)- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Destroy Malevolence" (In flashback(s))
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "ARC Troopers"
Sources[edit | edit source]
- "Shadow of Malevolence" Episode Guide – The Clone Wars on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Y-wing starfighter in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Stay Sharp on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (backup link)
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 26 (Highlights of the Saga: Fall of the Malevolence)
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 38 (Databank A-Z: Baze Malbus–Darth Maul) (Indirect mention only)
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 76 (Databank A-Z: Xev Xrexus–Yavin 4) (Picture only)
- Star Wars: X-Wing Second Edition – BTL-B Y-Wing Expansion Pack (Card: "Broadside")
- Star Wars: X-Wing Second Edition – BTL-B Y-Wing Expansion Pack (Card: "Matchstick")
- Star Wars: X-Wing Second Edition – BTL-B Y-Wing Expansion Pack (Card: Shadow Squadron Veteran)
- Star Wars: X-Wing Second Edition – Nimbus-class V-Wing Expansion Pack (Card: Shadow Squadron Escort—Nimbus-class V-wing)
- Y-wing Starfighter in the Databank (backup link)
Notes and references[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Shadow of Malevolence"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Star Wars: X-Wing Second Edition – Nimbus-class V-Wing Expansion Pack (Card: Shadow Squadron Escort—Nimbus-class V-wing)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "ARC Troopers"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Star Wars: X-Wing Second Edition – BTL-B Y-Wing Expansion Pack (Card: Shadow Squadron Veteran)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Star Wars: X-Wing Second Edition – Nimbus-class V-Wing Expansion Pack (Card: "Contrail"—CT-4981—Nimbus-class V-wing)
