Attack on the Trade Federation Research Station Conflict Separatist Crisis[1] Date C. 32 BBY[2] Place Trade Federation Research Station[3] Outcome B2 super battle droid plans stolen[3] Combatants Royal Naboo Security Forces[3] Bravo Squadron[3] Trade Federation Droid Army[3] Commanders Lieutenant Gavyn Sykes[3] Strength One N-1 starfighter[3] Several Naboo commandos[3] One Consular-class cruiser (late battle)[3] Captured Trade Federation Research Station[3] Laser turrets[3] One C-9979 landing craft[3] One Multi-Troop Transport[3] Six Armored Assault Tanks[3] Many B1 battle droids[3] Several STAPs[3] A number of droid starfighters[3] Casualties Several Commandos[3] Research Station re-captured[3] The MTT[3] Many battle droids[3] Many STAPs[3] Several droid starfighters[3] [Source]

This attack was launched by the Royal Naboo Security Forces after receiving intelligence about a Trade Federation Research Station. The Research Station was working on creating a new type of battle droid. A commando raid captured the research station, and Lieutenant Gavyn Sykes provided air support while the data were downloaded. After Federation reinforcements joined the battle, the commandos were evacuated.

Contents 1 Prelude 2 The battle 3 Aftermath 4 Behind the scenes 5 Appearances 6 Notes and references

PreludeEdit

After the invasion of their home planet,^[2] the forces of Naboo kept on their guard and watched the actions of the Trade Federation. They launched an attack on this research station to uncover its secrets.^[3]

The battleEdit

After capturing the facility, the Naboo soldiers simultaneously fortified their position and downloaded all available data. The Trade Federation launched reinforcements in the form of a C-9979 landing craft and droid starfighters. Lieutenant Gavyn Sykes, the sole Naboo pilot, engaged the initial forces while flying his N-1 starfighter. He then strafed the approaching Armored Assault Tanks, thinning their ranks. The Multi-Troop Transport was destroyed before it could disgorge its complement of B1 battle droids. As the data theft continued, the Trade Federation continued to harass the Naboo defenders using STAPS and more droid starfighters. Sykes destroyed many forces, but eventually the superior numbers took their toll and the Research Station began to crumble.^[3]

When the data completed its download, the commandos called for their Consular-class cruiser to evacuate them. The ship landed on the base as the soldiers climbed aboard. With the survivors gathered together, the ship lifted off. A number of droid starfighters began to chase the escaping cruiser, but Sykes escorted the ship to a safe distance.^[3]

AftermathEdit

When Naboo technicians analyzed the data, they discovered the Trade Federation was creating a new type of super battle droid. They knew they had to keep track of further developments.^[3]

Behind the scenesEdit

This conflict is the first bonus mission of the 2000 Video game Star Wars: Battle for Naboo, unlocked through the use of cheat codes or by achieving bronze medals on all regular campaign missions.

AppearancesEdit

• Star Wars: Battle for Naboo (First appearance)

Notes and referencesEdit