Previous Arrest over Atzerri Next Kessel Insurrection Capture of Kalast Conflict Galactic Civil War Date 1 BBY Place The galaxy Outcome Imperial victory Combatants Galactic Empire Alliance to Restore the Republic Commanders Darth Vader Kalast Strength Stormtroopers 74-Z speeder bikes All Terrain Scout Transports All Terrain Armored Transports TIE/sa starfighters TIE/ln starfighters Imperial-class Star Destroyers Acclamator-class Star Destroyers Tartan patrol cruisers T-65 X-wing starfighters BTL Y-wing starfighters Assault Frigate Mark IIs Mon Calamari Star Cruisers Rebel soldiers Alliance Space Stations RZ-1 A-wing interceptors EF76 Nebulon-B escort frigates Marauder-class corvettes Avenger TIE/ln starfighters TIE/sa bombers Casualties Moderate damages to the fleet Heavy damage to the fleet, Avenger Re-captured by Empire. Kalast captured, avenger re-taken [Source]

The Capture of Kalast was the final battle in a long search for the Imperial traitor Kalast, who slipped datacodes for the Galactic Empire's superweapon, the Death Star I, which had enough power to destroy entire worlds.

Contents 1 Prelude 2 The Hunt 3 The capture 4 Aftermath 5 Appearances 6 Sources 6.1 In other languages

PreludeEdit

The search started on Thyferra, where Kalast was commanding a Rebel outpost. He escaped from the destruction of the base due to a miscalculation made by a commanding Field Commander.

After putting down the Fondor Uprising that occurred during the Imperial Army's absence from the planet, Darth Vader hired Boba Fett to take down the defenses around Ilum, where native pirates supplied Kalast with weapons.

After gathering information from the Pirate leader, the Empire attacked a Rebel Jabiim support unit during the First Battle of Jabiim, where information was gathered that Kalast owned a Rebel estate over Atzerri. Upon the initiation of the Second Battle of Atzerri, the rogue Imperial fled. Darth Vader and Palpatine started a series of scouting missions across the galaxy with a fleet including Immobilizer 418 cruisers to capture Kalast once and for all.

The HuntEdit

The Imperial Navy engaged the Rebel Alliance Fleet in a string of battles around the galaxy, from Shola to Dantooine to Nal Hutta, destroying several Alliance Space Stations in a determined attempt to find him. They were able to pin Kalast down several times, but failed to effect his capture. After several battles, the final battle commenced which would bring the search for Kalast to an end.

The captureEdit

Darth Vader found one of Kalast's last remaining strongholds. The Immobilizer 418 cruisers were activated, preventing his escape. As the fleet exchanged fire, combat ships ambushed Kalast's flagship, the Avenger, and destroyed its shields and other weak points. The vessel thus crippled, an Imperial-I-class Star Destroyer swooped in and caught Kalast in its tractor beam, taking the Avenger back intact as well.

AftermathEdit

The capture of Kalast would lead to the obtainment of key Rebel information, including the details on the Bothans aiding Kalast in his spying, which would lead to many Bothans dying because of this information. Regardless, the damage was done, and Kalast's efforts ultimately were contributory towards the Rebels destroying the Death Star.

AppearancesEdit

• Star Wars: Empire at War (First appearance)

SourcesEdit

• Star Wars: Empire at War: Prima Official Game Guide
• Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption: Prima Official Game Guide