Derra IV
Astrographical
Region	Expansion Region[1]
Sector	Mikaster sector[1]
System	Derra system[1]
Suns	1: Derra
Grid coordinates	N-15[1]
Class	Terrestrial
Atmosphere	Type I (Breathable)
Gravity	Standard
Societal
Primary language(s)	Galactic Basic Standard
Affiliation	Alliance to Restore the Republic Galactic Empire New Republic

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Derra IV was a planet in the Derra system of the Kanchen sector, located in the Expansion Region. It was a minor world of little value and had been relatively overlooked by the Empire early in the Galactic Civil War. This made it an ideal site for Rebel Alliance operations.

HistoryEdit

Since before the Battle of Yavin, Derra IV had been the site of an outpost and storage dump for the Rebellion.

As of 1 BBY, its governor was Dol Donar II.

Early in 3 ABY just days before the Battle of Hoth, it was the site of a crushing ambush in which Imperial forces destroyed a vital Rebel convoy and its escorts on their way to Hoth. The ambush was led by (and credit claimed by) Darth Vader but masterminded by Grand Admiral Thrawn.

In 7 ABY, Kyle Katarn infiltrated a massive Imperial Garrison located next to the planet's coastal capital city after breaching its perimeter through an old partially sealed-up storm drain, thoroughly crippling and paralyzing its communications network as well as every one of its defenses. These actions allowed a New Republic force to invade and sweep the planet, successfully liberating it from Imperial control.

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Behind the scenesEdit

The PC game Star Wars: Rebellion mistakenly places the Kanchen sector and, consequently, Derra IV, in the Outer Rim Territories.

AppearancesEdit

• Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire / audio drama (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars: Rebellion
• "Side Trip"—Star Wars Adventure Journal 12(Mentioned only)
• The Empire Strikes Back NPR Radio Program (First appearance)
• X-wing Rogue Squadron: In the Empire's Service (Mentioned only)
• X-wing: Rogue Squadron 25: The Making of Baron Fel
• X-wing Rogue Squadron: Masquerade (Mentioned only)
• X-wing: Rogue Squadron (Mentioned only)
• X-Wing: Wedge's Gamble (Mentioned only)
• Before the Storm (Mentioned only)
• Betrayal (Mentioned only)

SourcesEdit

• A Guide to the Star Wars Universe
•  Galaxy Guide 3: The Empire Strikes Back, Second Edition
•  Cynabar's Fantastic Technology: Droids
• The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology
• Star Wars: Rebellion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
• Anakin Skywalker: The Story of Darth Vader
• "Who's Who in Rogue Squadron"—Star Wars Insider 59
• The New Essential Chronology
• The Official Star Wars Fact File
• The Official Star Wars Fact File 21 (SKY10, Luke Skywalker)
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
• Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
• The Essential Atlas
• The Essential Reader's Companion

Notes and referencesEdit