- "I have chosen a system that will provide us with the raw materials and work force necessary for the project. I suspect the Geonosians won't see the benefit in this."
- ―Grand Moff Tarkin
The Subjugation of Geonosis was an early battle in the Galactic Civil War.
Background[]
- "While you have been off chasing pirates, Vader, I've been informed the Death Star construction project has run low on certain resources and "labor assets"."
- ―Tarkin to Darth Vader
With the Death Star project running out of construction slaves, Grand Moff Tarkin ordered Darth Vader to go to Geonosis and round up the natives to use as slave labor.
Unfortunately for Vader, the Geonosians had secretly aligned themselves with the growing Rebel Alliance and the Geonosians already used as slaves revolted against their Imperial masters.
The battle[]
- "Assemble your forces and lead the attack personally, Lord Vader."
- ―Tarkin to Darth Vader
AT-STs fighting Rebels and Geonosians.
A Rebel fleet orbited the planet to prevent the system from being conquered by the Empire. As the Imperial Navy entered the system, the resistance force ambushed the attackers. Concentrated fire from assault ships eventually brought down the Rebel space station. The survivors were routed out and destroyed by TIE squadrons.
The Imperial Army landed on the planet, put down the slave revolt, by destroying some of the hives that the Geonosians resided in, and scattered the remaining rebel resistance. The Rebellion had established a base on Geonosis to support the Geonosians. Vader's troops defeated the Rebel units stationed on Geonosis as well and destroyed the Rebel base.
Aftermath[]
- "Though the Death Star project is of utmost importance, ensure you do not neglect the rest of the Empire. Rebel and pirate uprisings are becoming more frequent. This contagious behavior must be suppressed!"
- ―Tarkin to Darth Vader
As result of the battle, the Empire then gained a valuable source of slaves to assist in the construction of the first Death Star.
Behind the scenes[]
This battle was the fourth mission of the Imperial campaign in the 2006 video game Star Wars: Empire at War.
The composition of the Imperial force and its casualties vary, depending on the player's actions. However, the presence of Darth Vader (who pilots the TIE Advanced) and Black Squadron is mandatory in the space battle.
Appearances[]
- Star Wars: Empire at War (First appearance)
Sources[]
- Star Wars: Empire at War: Prima Official Game Guide (First mentioned)
- Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption Expansion: Prima Official Game Guide
- The Essential Atlas
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 Star Wars: Empire at War
- ↑ This engagement features X-wing starfighters, which entered service with the Alliance to Restore the Republic after the Fresian campaign.
- ↑ This engagement takes place after the X-wing starfighter entered service with the Alliance to Restore the Republic, which The Essential Guide to Warfare dates to 1 BBY. In addition, the capture of Leia Organa occurs at the end of Star Wars: Empire at War. Organa's capture takes place on 35:3:3 under the Great ReSynchronization dating system, placing it at the beginning of 0 BBY according to the following explanation. Missions of Empire at War after the X-wing's introduction therefore take place between 1 BBY and 0 BBY but 1 BBY is more likely.