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| + | |prev=[[Raid near DS 5]]<ref name="TF">''[[Star Wars: TIE Fighter]]''</ref> |
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| + | |next=[[Battle at DS 5]]<ref name="TF" /> |
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| + | |image=[[File:Sundog_crv.jpg]] |
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| + | |name=Attack on the DS 5 convoy |
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| + | |conflict=[[Galactic Civil War/Legends|Galactic Civil War]] {{C|[[Battle for Honor]]}}<ref name="TF" /> |
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| + | |date=[[3 ABY/Legends|3 ABY]]<ref name="TF" /><ref name="TNEC">''[[The New Essential Chronology]]''</ref> |
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| + | |place=[[Parmel system]]<ref name="TF" /> |
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| + | |result=[[Galactic Empire/Legends|Imperial]] victory |
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| + | |side1=Galactic Empire |
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| + | |side2=*[[Alliance to Restore the Republic/Legends|Alliance to Restore the Republic]] |
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| + | **[[Admiral Harkov's fleet]] |
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| + | |commanders1=[[Maarek Stele/Legends|Maarek Stele]] |
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| + | |commanders2=[[Admiral/Legends|Admiral]] [[Harkov]] |
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| + | |unit1= |
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| + | |unit3= |
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| + | |forces1=*4 [[Alpha-class Xg-1 Star Wing/Legends|Assault gunboats]] |
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| + | **[[Mu group]] |
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| + | **[[Maarek Stele/Legends|Maarek Stele]] |
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| + | **Rho group |
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| + | |forces2=*3 [[RZ-1 A-wing interceptor/Legends|A-wings]] |
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| + | *[[BFF-1 bulk freighter/Legends|BFF-1 bulk freighters]] |
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| + | **[[Karflo]] |
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| + | *[[Modular conveyor|Modular Conveyors]] |
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| + | **[[SoroSuub (CNVYR)|SoroSuub]] |
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| + | **[[Container transport]]s |
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| + | **''[[Morgath 1]]'' |
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| + | **''[[Morgath 5]]'' |
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| + | *2 [[CR90 corvette/Legends|CR90 corvettes]] |
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| + | **''[[Sundog]]'' |
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| + | *1 [[Victory I-class Star Destroyer/Legends|''Victory I''-class Star Destroyer]] |
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| + | **[[Protector (Victory I-class)|''Protector'']] |
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| + | *9 [[TIE/ad starfighter]]s |
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| + | |casual1=None |
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| + | |casual2=All transports |
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| + | **Moderate starfighter casualties |
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| + | }} |
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==Prelude== |
==Prelude== |
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| + | [[Admiral/Legends|Admiral]] [[Harkov]], an [[Imperial Navy/Legends|Imperial Navy]] officer who defected to the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic/Legends|Alliance to Restore the Republic]], was using the Rebel outpost [[DS 5]] to gain supplies for his [[Admiral Harkov's fleet|forces]]. However, this was prevented by an Imperial raid earlier.Upon locating Harkov, [[Alpha-class Xg-1 Star Wing/Legends|Gunboats]] from Mu group returned the system near Rebel outpost DS 5. [[Imperial Intelligence/Legends|Imperial Intelligence]] reported the transit of various cargo vessels bound to Harkov's location. The [[Prophets of the Dark Side|Secret Order]], wanted [[Maarek Stele/Legends|Maarek Stele]] to inspect the convoy to know what supplies were critical to Harkov's fleet. |
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| − | [[Admiral]] [[Harkov]], an [[Imperial Navy]] officer who defected to the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic]], was using the Rebel outpost [[DS 5]] to gain supplies for his [[Harkov's fleet|forces]]. However, this was prevented by an Imperial raid earlier. |
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==The battle== |
==The battle== |
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| + | [[File:Attack on the DS 5 convoy.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The battle]] |
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| − | Upon locating Harkov, [[Alpha-class Xg-1 Star Wing|Gunboat]]s from Mu group returned the system near Rebel outpost DS 5. [[Imperial Intelligence]] reported the transit of various cargo vessels bound to Harkov’s location. Assault Gunboats Mu received the assignment to inspect and destroy all incoming cargo craft. Equipped with heavy rockets, the Gunboats emerged from hyperspace almost twenty kilometers from DS 5 and the ''[[Protector (Victory I-class)|Protector]]'' (the admiral's [[flagship]]), lying in wait for anything that may arrive to re-supply the traitor Harkov. Three bulk freighters from [[Karflo]] arrived first, immediately seized by the four Gunboats from Mu, aided by four additional Gunboats from Rho group. In the moments to come, Imperial Gunboats destroyed two [[Modular Conveyor]]s, [[Container Transport]]s ''[[Morgath 1]]'' & ''[[Morgath 5|5]]'', and two [[CR90 corvette]]s ''[[Sundog]]''. By the time Imperial starfighters could destroy the arriving convoy, [[TIE/ad starfighter|TIE Avenger]]s from [[Victory I-class Star Destroyer|''Victory I''-class Star Destroyer]] ''Protector'' had closed the distance on Gunboats Mu and Rho. Outclassed and out gunned Imperial fighters offered a brief show of force by destroying a few of the far superior Avengers, then escaped to the safety of lightspeed. |
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| + | Equipped with [[Proton rocket/Legends|heavy rockets]], the Gunboats emerged from hyperspace almost twenty kilometers from DS 5 and the [[Protector (Victory I-class)|''Protector'']] (the admiral's [[Flagship/Legends|flagship]]), lying in wait for anything that may arrive to re-supply the traitor Harkov. Three bulk freighters from [[Karflo]] arrived first, immediately seized upon by the four Gunboats from Mu, one of which piloted by Maarek Stele, aided by four additional Gunboats from Rho group as backup. Stele inspected the freighters to find supplies inside before the freighters were all destroyed. In the moments to come, Imperial Gunboats inspected and destroyed two [[Modular conveyor|Modular Conveyors]] [[SoroSuub (CNVYR)|SoruSuub]] containing [[Water/Legends|water]] and [[Hydrazine]], [[Container transport|Container Transports]] ''[[Morgath 1]]'', containing spares & ''[[Morgath 5|5]]'', containing munitions and two [[CR90 corvette/Legends|CR90 corvettes]] ''[[Sundog]]'', containing [[Trooper/Legends|troops]]. |
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| + | By the time Imperial starfighters could destroy the arriving convoy, [[TIE/ad starfighter|TIE Avengers]] from [[Victory I-class Star Destroyer/Legends|''Victory I''-class Star Destroyer]] ''Protector'' had closed the distance on Gunboats Mu and Rho. Outclassed and out gunned Imperial fighters offered a brief show of force by destroying a few of the far superior Avengers, then escaped to the safety of lightspeed. |
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| + | ==Aftermath== |
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| + | The destruction of the convoy was a blow to Harkov's fleet. Now the next step was to take out his starfighter superiority with [[Hyperdrive/Legends|Hyperdrive]] capable [[TIE/ad starfighter|TIE Avengers]]. |
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| + | ==Behind the scenes== |
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| + | This battle appears in ''[[Star Wars: TIE Fighter]]''. It is Battle 5 Mission 3. |
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| + | This article assumes completion of both "Primary" and "Secondary" objectives. The "Bonus" objectives include inflicting casualties on Harkov's TIE Advanced squadrons, all A-wings destroyed, hitting the ''Protector'', inspecting at one of the supply containers near the ship and destroying all [[Heavy Lifter]]s [[AAA Tow]], [[A1 Tow]] and [[A2 Tow]]. These can't be achieved unless the player replaces Heavy Rockets with [[Advanced concussion missile]]s. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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| − | *''[[Star Wars: TIE Fighter]]'' |
+ | *''[[Star Wars: TIE Fighter]]'' {{1st}} |
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| + | ==Sources== |
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| + | *<!-- 1994-07-18 -->''[[TIE Fighter: The Official Strategy Guide]]'' |
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| + | *<!-- 1996-04-XX -->''[[TIE Fighter Collector's CD-ROM: The Official Strategy Guide]]'' |
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| + | ==Notes and references== |
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| + | {{Reflist}} |
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| + | {{Interlang |
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| + | |es=Ataque Contra el Convoy de DS 5 |
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| + | }} |
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Latest revision as of 00:42, 18 December 2023
The second battle of DS 5 was a conflict during the Battle for Honor campaign in the Galactic Civil War.
Prelude[]
Admiral Harkov, an Imperial Navy officer who defected to the Alliance to Restore the Republic, was using the Rebel outpost DS 5 to gain supplies for his forces. However, this was prevented by an Imperial raid earlier.Upon locating Harkov, Gunboats from Mu group returned the system near Rebel outpost DS 5. Imperial Intelligence reported the transit of various cargo vessels bound to Harkov's location. The Secret Order, wanted Maarek Stele to inspect the convoy to know what supplies were critical to Harkov's fleet.
The battle[]
The battle
Equipped with heavy rockets, the Gunboats emerged from hyperspace almost twenty kilometers from DS 5 and the Protector (the admiral's flagship), lying in wait for anything that may arrive to re-supply the traitor Harkov. Three bulk freighters from Karflo arrived first, immediately seized upon by the four Gunboats from Mu, one of which piloted by Maarek Stele, aided by four additional Gunboats from Rho group as backup. Stele inspected the freighters to find supplies inside before the freighters were all destroyed. In the moments to come, Imperial Gunboats inspected and destroyed two Modular Conveyors SoruSuub containing water and Hydrazine, Container Transports Morgath 1, containing spares & 5, containing munitions and two CR90 corvettes Sundog, containing troops.
By the time Imperial starfighters could destroy the arriving convoy, TIE Avengers from Victory I-class Star Destroyer Protector had closed the distance on Gunboats Mu and Rho. Outclassed and out gunned Imperial fighters offered a brief show of force by destroying a few of the far superior Avengers, then escaped to the safety of lightspeed.
Aftermath[]
The destruction of the convoy was a blow to Harkov's fleet. Now the next step was to take out his starfighter superiority with Hyperdrive capable TIE Avengers.
Behind the scenes[]
This battle appears in Star Wars: TIE Fighter. It is Battle 5 Mission 3.
This article assumes completion of both "Primary" and "Secondary" objectives. The "Bonus" objectives include inflicting casualties on Harkov's TIE Advanced squadrons, all A-wings destroyed, hitting the Protector, inspecting at one of the supply containers near the ship and destroying all Heavy Lifters AAA Tow, A1 Tow and A2 Tow. These can't be achieved unless the player replaces Heavy Rockets with Advanced concussion missiles.
Appearances[]
- Star Wars: TIE Fighter (First appearance)
Sources[]
- TIE Fighter: The Official Strategy Guide
- TIE Fighter Collector's CD-ROM: The Official Strategy Guide