Battle of Ralltiir
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The Battle of Ralltiir was one of many conflicts which took place on the planet, from its brutal subjugation in 0 BBY to its liberation following the Battle of Endor.
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[edit] Prologue
The battle occurred in 0 ABY, when the Empire received word that scientists affiliated with the Rebel Alliance were hiding on Ralltiir.
A force of AT-AT walkers was deployed on the surface near the scientists' location, while 2 Star Destroyers commenced orbital bombardment of the shielded capital city which harbored them.
Rogue Squadron members Wedge Antilles and Lieutenant Sarkli, under Commander Luke Skywalker, were sent to help defend the city with airspeeders and aid the scientists' escape.
[edit] The battle
Using a towcable technique to carry bombs with their speeders, they defeated walkers and transports attacking the shield around the city before it could be breached. The scientists also constructed several bombs that they used to destroy surrounding bridges, cutting off the Imperial forces from reinforcements.
The Rebel operatives then landed in the city itself to escort the scientists to safety and help defeat the Imperial troops that had managed to get through the Ralltiir Rebels' defenses. Commander Skywalker commandeered an AT-ST walker and blasted his way to a waiting Blockade Runner under the command of Captain Derlin.
As Skywalker commandeered the AT-ST, Lieutenant Sarkli ran to a nearby Imperial APC, thereby defecting to the Empire and taking one of the scientists with him. He and the scientist boarded it, and Skywalker and a team of Rebel troopers beat off the last of the Imperial force who attempted to board the transport.
[edit] Aftermath
The scientists were afterwards escorted offworld to the Rebel base on Hoth. Among the Imperial casualties was Raine Durasha, brother of Celia Durasha.
[edit] Appearances
- A Certain Point of View (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike
