Previous Mission to Sarahwiee[1] Next Battle of Wann Tsir Battle of Garos IV Conflict Galactic Civil War Date 9 ABY Place Garos IV[2] Outcome New Republic victory[2] Combatants New Republic[2] Committee of Seven for Garosian Unification[2] Galactic Empire[2] Commanders Commander Matt Turhaya†[3] Strength New Republic Special Forces[3] Page's Commandos[4] Kyle Katarn[4] T-65 X-wing starfighters[1] Mon Calamari Star Cruisers[1] Casualties Light Matt Turhaya[3] [Source]

The Battle of Garos IV occurred during the Galactic Civil War shortly after the end of the Thrawn campaign. The planet Garos IV was freed by the New Republic after years of intense local resistance against the Galactic Empire.

Contents 1 Background 2 The battle 3 Aftermath 4 Appearances 5 Sources 6 Notes and references

BackgroundEdit

Following the death of Grand Admiral Thrawn, Alexandra Winger, a member of the Garosian resistance, was involved in a mission on the planet Sarahwiee with Luke Skywalker and the Katarn Commandos.^[5] Alex Winger's actions brought Garos IV's situation to the attention of the New Republic which sent a fleet to Garos.^[1]

In preparation of the New Republic invasion, Dark Jedi Jaalib Brandl was charged to oversee the evacuation of the Imperial dignitaries from the capital Ariana.^[2]

The battleEdit

During the beginning battle, Alexandra Winger and her adoptive father, the Imperial Governor of Garos IV were kidnapped by Brandl who decided to betray the Empire and kill the governor. Tork Winger was severely injured but Alex managed to convince the Dark Jedi to release them.^[2]

The New Republic fought the outnumbered Imperial forces on the planet^[1], with support of the Garosian resistance.^[2] The battle was short and damage to the planet was light.^[6] Matt Turhaya, Alex Winger's biological father was killed during the assault.^[3]

AftermathEdit

After the battle, Garos IV joined the New Republic.^[6] A prisoner exchange took place a few weeks after the battle, allowing Dair Haslip to infiltrate the Imperial forces once again.^[3]

The popularity of the University of Garos caused an economic upswing of the planet during following years.^[6]

AppearancesEdit

• "Betrayal by Knight"—Star Wars Adventure Journal 12 (First mentioned)
• Shades of Gray on Hyperspace (article) (content now obsolete; backup links 1 2 on Archive.org) (Mentioned only) (First identified as Battle of Garos IV)
• Dark Tide II: Ruin (Mentioned only)

SourcesEdit

• The Essential Guide to Planets and Moons
•  The Dark Forces Saga, Part 1 on Wizards.com (original article link, backup links 1 2 on Archive.org) (Indirect mention only)
• Galaxy at War (Indirect mention only)

Notes and referencesEdit