First Battle of Ord Biniir

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Previous Battle of Toprawa Next Battle of Praadost II First Battle of Ord Biniir Conflict Galactic Civil War Date 0 BBY Place Ord Biniir Outcome Alliance victory Combatants Alliance to Restore the Republic Galactic Empire Strength BTL Y-wing starfighters 223rd Imperial Fighter Group Casualties Light Loss of Ord Biniir Presumably heavy fighter losses [Source]

The First Battle of Ord Biniir took place several weeks before the Battle of Yavin.

A group of Rebel Y-wings defeated the 223rd Imperial Fighter Wing, which guarded the planet Ord Biniir, thus paving the way for the Rebel capture of the planet.

[edit] Appearances

• X-wing Rogue Squadron: In the Empire's Service (First mentioned)
• X-wing Rogue Squadron 25: The Making of Baron Fel (First appearance)

[edit] Sources

• The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
•  Y-wing starfighter in the Databank