Battle of Denab Conflict Galactic Civil War Date Prior to 0 BBY Place Denab Outcome Alliance victory Combatants Alliance to Restore the Republic Galactic Empire Commanders Commander Grisserno Strength Imperial Fourth Attack Squadron Casualties Unknown All forces [Source]

The Battle of Denab was a battle fought early during the Galactic Civil War, prior to the Battle of Yavin, between the Alliance to Restore the Republic and the Galactic Empire's Imperial Fourth Attack Squadron above the planet Denab.

The battle began when Rebel starfighters attacked the Victory-class Star Destroyers of the Fourth Attack Squadron in orbit over Denab. The Alliance ships methodically concentrated their fire on single Star Destroyers, and were able to destroy one at a time. Since the Victory-class Star Destroyers, ill-equipped to deal with the fighter attacks alone, were unable to counter this tactic, the Fourth Attack Squadron was eliminated. This battle highlighted the weakness of the Victory-class's slow sublight speed.

Rodian Commander Grisserno was known as the hero of the Battle of Denab.

AppearancesEdit

• Star Wars: Rebellion (Mentioned only)

SourcesEdit

• The Star Wars Sourcebook (First mentioned)
• Secrets of the Sisar Run