The Cavern Angels were a squadron of X-wing starfighters and U-wings that were used by Saw Gerrera's Partisans during the Galactic Civil War. The group was initially formed by several T-65 X-wings that were stolen by Gerrera and his partisans from an Incom Corporation warehouse on Fresia[2] before 5 BBY[5] The group was later enlarged with the addition of several U-wing support craft that Gerrera had modified with bomb racks and heavy weaponry, and affectionately named the "Cavern Angels" due to the Partisans' usually hiding in caves and mines.[2]
Because of a shortage of spare parts, usually only one or two of the starfighters were operational at any given time. Despite the difficulties, including a limited supply of astromech droids,[1] the group followed the Partisans in their frequent relocations around the galaxy, and by 5 BBY they were stationed in an abandoned mine in the planet Segra Milo. There, they were visited[3] by Axis network[2] leader Luthen Rael who asked for their air support in an upcoming attack on an Imperial power station in Spellhaus, although Gerrera declined the request.[3] The group was eventually noticed by nearby trader starships, who notified the Galactic Empire to dispatch Department of Imperial Justice patrols,[2] including Cantwell-class Arrestor Cruisers above the planet.[7]
The unwanted attention proved to be too much for the Partisans, who soon relocated to the Catacombs of Cadera in Jedha City. During the insurrection on Jedha by the Partisans, at least one of the X-wings was shot down, where it crashed in the streets of Jedha City.[1] Once the Imperials launched their major combat deployment during the Jedha insurgency, four of the X-wings were launched to strike back. Three of them were shot down, and the fourth was chased into the wilderness by six TIE fighters.[4]
Behind the scenes[]
Several of the Cavern Angels' X-wings appear in the 2016 film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
The Cavern Angels' colors were one of the multiplayer starfighter cosmetic options in the 2020 game Star Wars: Squadrons.[8]
Appearances[]
Andor — "Narkina 5"- Guardians of the Whills
- Guardians of the Whills: The Manga
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (First appearance)
- Alphabet Squadron (Mentioned only)
- Alphabet Squadron audiobook (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: Squadrons (Mentioned only)
- Shadow Fall (Mentioned only)
- Shadow Fall audiobook (Mentioned only)
- Victory's Price (Mentioned only)
- Victory's Price audiobook (Mentioned only)
Sources[]
- Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide (First identified as Cavern Angels)
- Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game — Saw's Renegades Expansion Pack (Card: Benthic Two Tubes)
- Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game — Saw's Renegades Expansion Pack (Card: Cavern Angels Zealot)
- Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game — Saw's Renegades Expansion Pack (Card: Edrio Two Tubes)
- Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game — Saw's Renegades Expansion Pack (Card: Magva Yarro (U-Wing))
- "Narkina 5" Episode Guide | Andor on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Star Wars: Dawn of Rebellion: The Visual Guide
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Star Wars: Dawn of Rebellion: The Visual Guide
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2
Andor — "Narkina 5"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Guardians of the Whills
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 The events of Andor Season One begin with "Kassa," which dates itself to 5 BBY. The final episode "Rix Road" takes place immediately after "Daughter of Ferrix,"
"A Certain Point of View" — Star Wars Insider 220 places "Daughter of Ferrix" five years before Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, which corresponds to 5 BBY per Star Wars: Timelines. As the first and last episodes take place in 5 BBY, all episodes of Andor Season One must take place in this year.
- ↑ Alphabet Squadron
- ↑ Andor — "Daughter of Ferrix"
- ↑ Star Wars: Squadrons