Battle of Mylok IV The Battle of Mylok IV was a campaign by Admiral Demetrius Zaarin to obtain experimental hyperdrive technology from Habeen and Nharwaak researchers during the Galactic Civil War , immediately following then - Admiral Thrawn ' s campaign at the Battle on the Frontier . While the Habeen scientists eagerly sold the new technology to the Galactic Empire , the Nharwaak leaders dissented from the Habeen decision , preferring to make a deal with the Rebellion . Zaarin ' s forces ultimately succeeded in obtaining the new technology , after quelling Nharwaak dissidents . The hyperdrive technology received from the Habeen ultimately led to the production of the TIE Avenger starfighter . The Campaign . Escort the Convoy . Once Admiral Zaarin received information from Habeen researchers about new hyperdrive technology his interest was greatly motivated by the opportunity to improve and produce new TIE / Advanced starfighter prototypes . After negotiations , Habeen researchers arranged for a convoy of demonstration prototypes of their technology for Admiral Zaarin to evaluate . The Habeen team sent dual cargo ferry groups " Verack " and " Stimner " to rendezvous with Admiral Zaarin aboard Nebulon - B2 frigate " Shamus " . Between acts of Rebel sedition and the known dispute between the Habeen and Nharwaak , members of the Secret Order advised trusted pilots to ensure that cargo aboard the Habeen transports matched their manifests . Frigate " Shamus " deployed three flight groups of TIE / LN starfighter s , " Alpha " , " Beta " , and " Gamma " , to secure the immediate area for the cargo transfer to the " Shamus " . As TIE fighter " Alpha 2 " saw to the inspection of " Verack " and " Stimner " , Nharwaak BTL Y - wing starfighter s , " Red " and " Gold " groups , entered the system , plotting to disrupt the cargo transfer — as predicted . As fighting erupted between the Imperial escort fighters and the impending Nharwaak Y - wings , CR90 corvettes " Charger 1 & 2 " joined the battle . Imperial fighters managed to suppress the initial attackers , but quickly became frustrated by additional Y - wings complementing Nharwaak losses , moreover successfully launching proton torpedoes against the cargo vessels . The Habeen Ferries sustained heavy damage from Y - wing Torpedo runs , but Imperial starfighters finally succeeded in eliminating the Nharwaak interlopers , permitting the cargo transfer completion . Attack the Nharwaak . Habeen representatives visited Admiral Zaarin following the prototype transfer , urgently wanting to voice their opinions about the Nharwaak . Aboard the " Shamus " Admiral Zaarin received their concern about the Nharwaak ' s intention to sell the new technology to the Rebellion in the event the Habeen successfully arranged a deal with the Empire . Following the meeting Admiral Zaarin set out to send a message to the Nharwaak . With the aid of Imperial Intelligence , Admiral Zaarin launched a raid on the main Nharwaak base containing their share of the hyperdrive technology . Three flight groups of TIE / sa bombers led the assault against the Nharwaak assembly of corvettes " Petor " , " Shotgun " , various cargo containers , " Lambda " - class T - 4a shuttles " Pamir " , transport craft , and waiting Y - wings . The Imperial elimination of the Nharwaak installation was swift . Only Nharwaak " Delta " - class DX - 9 stormtrooper transport " Sunbird " succeeded to forward any significant threat , launching torpedoes at frigate " Shamus " , but it too was silenced at the hands of Imperial TIE bombers . Defend the Tech Center . The Nharwaak responded immediately with reprisals . Imperial starfighter pilots rushed to their fighters as Nharwaak Y - wings entered realspace near the Habeen research center . " Assassin " - class corvette " Phoenix " launched three groups of TIE bombers to join Habeen corvettes " Notz " and " Phalanx " , defending Habeen shuttles " Doyle " , " Sgidek " , and transport " Runner " for docking operations to safeguard hyperdrive technology being stored aboard defenseless containers . Imperial TIE bombers swiftly squared off against the equally - sized force of Y - wings , already firing proton torpedoes at the Habeen facility . The Empire ' s bomber pilots frantically emptied their concussion missile magazines against the array of Y - wing fighters . Habeen containers took heavy damage , but not before Habeen rescue - craft could finish the paramount docking procedures . Imperial starfighters once again proved superior to Nharwaak bomber pilots , ending the dispute in a fury of missile volleys . Diplomatic meeting . Having quelled the Nharwaak rebellion for the time being , Admiral Zaarin made arrangements to meet with Habeen diplomats to arrange for closure of a deal to provide Imperial forces with this new hyperdrive technology , while recognizing the Habeen as Imperial citizens . Zaarin ' s frigate " Shamus " would rendezvous with Habeen EF76 Nebulon - B escort frigate " Lendova " . Upon arrival , both frigates would launch diplomatic shuttles for a neutral meeting in space . Provided all parties could agree on suitable terms , " Lendova " would ferry transports carrying the finalized hyperdrive technology to the " Shamus " . Imperial Intelligence warned that despite the previous engagement with Nharwaak resistance , pilots should be alert for another attack , attempting to disrupt the final arrangements between the Habeen and the Empire . Secret Order agents furthermore requested that pilots inspect the cargo of arriving transports , keeping Habeen leaders to their word . TIE interceptors from flight group " Alpha " patrolled the space around frigate " Shamus " awaiting the arrival of the Habeen diplomats . Imperial shuttle " Nexus " exited the hangar moments after " Lendova " arrived . " Nexus " boarded Habeen diplomatic shuttle " Fairfax " just as Nharwaak corvettes " Phazer " along with two groups of Y - wings . Deal finalizations completed as TIE interceptors belayed Nharwaak forces from any interference . Habeen transports from group " Ferry " began transitioning over to frigate " Shamus " as fighting continued between interceptors and the lesser Y - wings . " Phazer 1 " began taking heavy fire from TIE interceptors passing by , finally being destroyed from a heavy volley of turbolaser fire from frigate " Lendova " . Transports " Ferry " continued the journey across the firefight one by one as Z - 95 Headhunters arrived to aid the Nharwaak effort . " Ferry 5 " reached the safety of the Imperial frigate as hostilities drew to a close , TIE interceptors " Alpha " driving off or destroying the tenacious Nharwaak resistance . Following the confrontation , Maarek Stele met with a Secret Order representative to report his findings . The robed figure expressed interest in a peculiar discrepancy in the cargo of one of the transports . The Secret Order agent suspected that perhaps this new technology contained in the final transport resulted from a subversive arrangement . The robed figure ended the conversation , informing Stele that Nharwaak researches continued to collaborate with Rebel forces , and to expect additional flight action soon . Rebel arms deal . Imperial Intelligence discovered a scheduled meeting between Rebel forces and the Nharwaak , keeping their word of intent to provide the Rebellion with this new technology . Frigate " Shamus " promptly deployed to the local system , dispatching " Alpha " - class Xg - 1 Star Wing assault gunboats and TIE bombers to assault Rebel frigate " Xerxes " and its compliment of starfighters . Imperial leadership reinforced the importance that Rebel forces must not obtain the new hyperdrive technology . Imperial fighters ruthlessly charged into the fray against Rebel B - wing starfighters and RZ - 1 A - wing interceptors emerging from the " Xerxes " hangar . Assault gunboats competently managed to split their attack between enemy starfighters and frigate " Xerxes " , keeping the Rebel starship under pressure . Frigate " Shamus " neared the " Xerxes " as the battle unfolded between clashing starfighters . " Xerxes " weakened shields rapidly succumbed to the combined firepower of the superior Nebulon - B2 frigate " Shamus " . Gunboat " Tau 1 " swooped over transport " Tela " as it emerged from " Xerxes " ' collapsing hull carrying escaping Rebel officers . Several volleys of precise laser fire reduced " Tela " to space garbage . The aftermath . Admiral Zaarin has succeeded in gaining new technology from the Habeen , applying it to the latest TIE Advanced prototype . Admiral Zaarin invited Darth Vader to his research platform for a demonstration of the new TIE Avenger starfighter , now prepared for combat . The new starfighter ' s hyperdrive capability impressed Lord Vader , as Zaarin elaborated even further about research on an even more advanced TIE prototype . Vader expressed the Emperor ' s interest in Zaarin ' s progress , moreover interest in receiving a prototype of this newer TIE starfighter . Elsewhere Maarek Stele received instruction from the Secret Order about yet another transfer . The Order ' s representative suggested that , to accomplish the Emperor ' s goals , they needed a pilot of Stele ' s caliber . Further elaboration revealed that Stele ' s transfer was to Admiral Harkov ' s " Victory " - class Star Destroyer " Protector " . Prior to his transfer , he attended a small awards ceremony composed of a few Imperial officers where he was presented with the Medal of Order for his actions in the conflict . However , he found it difficult to be enthusiastic about winning the award , as he was experiencing misgivings about the Empire he had served .