Battle for Honor The Battle for Honor was a campaign by the Galactic Empire to bring the traitor , Admiral Harkov , to justice in the Parmel system . Following the Aftermath of Hoth Admiral Harkov agreed to defect to the Rebel Alliance with ample imbursement . The Secret Order of the Emperor knew the crimes of Admiral Harkov thanks to assistance from Ace Maarek Stele . Stele fought extensively during this campaign , greatly contributing to the final apprehension of Admiral Harkov himself . The campaign . Following the Conflict at Mylok IV , and the armistice in the Sepan system Admiral Harkov began solidifying his arrangements with the Rebel Alliance . During a secret meeting with his top advisors , Harkov received information about the recent transfer of a new pilot aboard " Victory " - class Star Destroyer " Protector " . Harkov expressed his concern about the pilot , suggesting he be a spy , furthermore inquiring his aid , Vondruln , for a solution to this problem . Vondruln , being the source of the information assured the Admiral , “ There will be an accident sir ” , further elaborating with “ He will not survive his next mission ” . Prophets of the Secret Order had arranged to return Imperial Ace Maarek Stele back to the " Protector " . Stele ’ s prowess and knowledge of Admiral Harkov made him a valuable asset to the Order . Prophets informed Stele that the suspicious Imperial equipment and munitions found during the Sepan campaign had a strange correlation with supply shortages on Harkov ’ s flagship . Order agents assured Stele of foul play , moreover that Stele was key to the success of closing the net on Admiral Harkov . Mineclearing . Maarek Stele ’ s first mission aboard the " Protector " entailed showing two rookie pilots how a hotshot clears a minefield in an unshielded craft . Order agents warned Stele of the unnecessary risk this assignment posed to him ; moreover , to stay alert , and not hesitate to call for reinforcements as they had prepared “ special arrangements ” . Stele departed Victory Star Destroyer " Protector " in TIE Interceptor " Gamma 1 " , escorted by two other Interceptors . Stele proceeded to destroy the minefield around four cargo containers . Admiral Harkov came across the comlink as Stele blasted away Type A mines . Harkov suggested that Stele should move along , as his loyalty was in question . Growing frustrated , Harkov declared an end to the farce . He called Stele " the Emperor ' s stoolpigeon " then ordered Stele ’ s supposedly " rookie " wingmen to destroy Stele ’ s starfighter . Stele called for reinforcements as his wing - mates opened fire . Nebulon - B2 frigate " Osprey " answered that call , emerging from hyperspace . " Protector " began launching TIE Avengers and TIE / sa bombers , swiftly answered by loyalist TIE Interceptors from the " Osprey " . Imperial fighters clashed in a fury of laser fire as Stele dumped all power into his engines to escape the string of pursuers . Calamari Cruiser " Margaret " arrived as " Gamma 1 " neared the safety of the " Osprey ’ s " gun range . Shuttle " Lambda " exited the " Protector ' s " hangar moments after " Margaret " arrived . Frigate " Osprey " ordered Stele to inspect the " Lambda " , curious of its cargo . Stele obeyed , hoping that the fully raging melee among Imperial starfighters provided a shred of safety . The passive inspection by " Gamma 1 " revealed an Officer aboard the " Lambda " , heading for Cruiser " Margaret " . Stele turned his Interceptor back toward the " Osprey " , six kilometers away , through as maelstrom of Imperial and Rebel starfighters , all the while in an unshielded craft . Nearing the " Osprey " , Stele contributed to the battle for a short time , eliminating some of Harkov ’ s fighters with the aid of " Osprey ’ s " laser batteries , and by dumping his laser generator power into his engines to catch much faster TIE Avengers . Once safely in the hagner of " Osprey " , a Secret Order agent met with Stele ; assuring him they now had irrefutable proof of Harkov ’ s treachery . Aboard the " Protector " Admiral Harkov was livid . Harkov berated his advisors , Vondruln in particular . Harkov spat in anger , Stele having escaped , the Empire discovering his traitorous plot , moreover the fact he now had no leverage to assure payment from the Rebellion with the Empire now on his tail . Having met his limit , Harkov drew his blaster and executed Vondruln with a bolt to the chest . Harkov finished by barking at his men to clean up the mess and make themselves scarce . Assault Gunboat recon . Having rescued Maarek Stele , a member of the Secret Order , Imperial forces set out to locate the fleeing Admiral Harkov . Imperial commanders dispatched Assault Gunboat patrols to locate Harkov among Rebel outposts , presumably taking on supplies after the disconnection from Imperial logistics . Assault Gunboats from flight group " Mu " located the " Protector " after inspecting cargo containers near XQ1 Platform " DS 5 " . Following the reconnaissance of Harkov ’ s logistical necessities Gunboats " Mu " proceeded to destroy the precious supplies . As a more remote installation , " DS 5 " deployed aged Z - 95 Headhunters , but also mustered a group of B - wing fighters to intercept the encroaching Imperial scouts . As ordered , the Assault Gunboats proceeded to leave the system upon the arrival of the " Protector " , easily motivated by the swift introduction of TIE Avengers from " Protector ’ s " hangar . Convoy attack . Upon locating Harkov , Gunboats from " Mu " returned the system near Rebel outpost " DS 5 " . Imperial Intelligence reported the transit of various cargo vessels bound to Harkov ’ s location . Assault Gunboats " Mu " received the assignment to inspect and destroy all incoming cargo craft . Equipped with Heavy Rockets , the Gunboats emerged from hyperspace almost twenty kilometers from " DS 5 " and the " Protector " , lying in wait for anything that may arrive to re - supply the traitor Harkov . Three Bulk freighters from " Karflo " arrived first , immediately seized by the four Gunboats from " Mu " , aided by four additional Gunboats from " Rho " . In the moments to come , Imperial Gunboats destroyed two Modular Conveyors " SoroSuub " , Container Transports " Morgath 1 & 5 " , and two CR90 corvettes " Sundog " . By the time Imperial starfighters could destroy the arriving convoy , TIE Avengers from Victory Star Destroyer " Protector " had closed the distance on Gunboats " Mu " and " Rho " . Outclassed and out gunned Imperial fighters offered a brief show of force by destroying a few of the far superior Avengers , then escaped to the safety of lightspeed . Tactical superiority . Imperial forces stranded Harkov ’ s Star Destroyer " Protector " following the successful interdiction of the Rebel supply convoy . Imperial leaders chose this time to eliminate Harkov ’ s fighter screen of TIE Avengers . Keeping the pressure on , Gunboat pilots from " Mu " integrated themselves into fresh TIE Avenger starfighters , leveling the playing field against Harkov ’ s relentless waves of Avengers in previous missions . Avengers " Mu " returned to the system near platform " DS 5 " with orders to destroy as many enemy TIE Avengers as possible , at least fifty percent of Harkov ’ s squadrons , to pave the way for the next phase of the attack . Agents of the Secret Order had instructed at least one pilot from group " Mu " to inspect any transport craft that may enter the system , hoping to establish Harkov ’ s exact location . Imperial pilots noticed two Cargo Ferries laying a minefield around " DS 5 " as they squared off with incoming Avengers " H - Beta " . In the moments to follow , Imperial starfighters collided in a maelstrom of missile and laser fire . Having finished the minefield , Harkov ’ s Cargo Ferries entered hyperspace as rogue and loyalist TIE Avengers continued their furious dogfight . As loyalist starfighter pilots gained the upper hand , a single fighter disengaged to inspect the new arrival from the " Protector ’ s " hangar . Emerging from the " Protector " , Shuttle " Toten " headed to platform " DS 5 " , while the " Protector " subsequently prepped its hyperdrive engines . Avenger " Mu 2 " passed Shuttle " Toten " just before it entered the hangar , revealing Harkov inside . Imperial fighters had successfully eliminated the required first half of Harkov ’ s Avengers as two Alliance Assassin - class corvettes " Wurger " arrived . " Mu 2 " again diverted to inspect " Wurger 1 " and " 2 " , moreover upon discovering troops aboard , " Mu 2 " proceeded to destroy corvettes " Wurger " single - handedly . With the successful destruction of countless Avengers and Corvettes " Wurger " , Imperial starfighters left the system to prepare for the final assault . Capture Harkov . With Admiral Harkov trapped aboard the platform , Imperial forces immediately dispatched Alpha - class Xg - 1 Star Wings for an all out assault on the station . Gunboats " Mu " again emerged from hyperspace near " DS 5 " , closely escorted by TIE Avengers from group Alpha . With intent to capture Admiral Harkov , the Imperial Gunboat ’ s primary mission was to disable Platform " DS 5 " , and any fleeing transport craft , while Avengers eliminated any intervening starfighters . Three minutes after Imperial starfighters arrived , Assault Transports " Omega " would join them to disable and capture any remaining craft . Imperial fighters met Rebel A - wing and B - wing fighters moments after arrival . Dividing their forces , Gunboats and Avengers tackled incoming Rebel fighters while still proceeding onto " DS 5 " . The first transport craft attempting to flee was YT - 1300 " Geddawai " . " Gedddawai " swiftly met the unrelenting barrage of Ion cannon fire from an Imperial Gunboat . Passing over the disabled " Geddawai " , Gunboat " Mu 2 ’ s " passive scanners revealed Harkov onboard . With " Geddawai " disabled , Traitor Shuttle " Toten " lifted off from the platform , soon followed by Transport " Kolermigon " . Again , Imperial Gunboats diverted , disabling " Toten " and " Kolermigon " with extreme prejudice . Shuttle " Toten " held only a decoy ; however fleeing rebels occupied transport " Kolermigon " , destined to meet Imperial Stormtroopers . Assault Transports " Omega " arrived right on schedule . With transport craft disabled , Imperial starfighters saw to the remaining rebel fighters and the class C minefield around the station , further aiding " Omega " in capturing " DS 5 " . With " DS 5 " disabled , Imperial - class Star Destroyer " Garrett " arrived from hyperspace . No sooner had Imperial forces began cycling back to the " Garrett " to re - supply , than Nebulon - B frigate " Olinor " entered the system . " Olinor " launched Z - 95 Headhunters in a last ditch effort to rescue the impending doom of Admiral Harkov . To make matters worse more Corvettes from " Wurger " arrived , soon joined by additional X - wing , B - wing , and A - wing fighters . The rebel force desperately attempted to thwart the capture operation , but to no avail as Assault Transports had already moved into position . After sustaining heavy damage to her shields , Frigate " Olinor " broke contact from Imperial Star Destroyer " Garrett " and fled the system , soon followed by Corvettes " Wurger " . Meanwhile , Rebel starfighters lingered in the system , swiftly destroyed by Imperial pilots . The aftermath . Following Corellian Transport " Geddawai ’ s " arrival to Imperial Star Destroyer " Garrett " , Imperial Stormtroopers escorted Admiral Harkov directly to Lord Vader . With the ever - ominous mechanical sound of his respiration , Vader greeted Harkov as Stormtroopers held him in the hatchway . Vader proceeded to question Harkov about the location of his fleet , receiving no reply . Through use of the Force , the Dark Lord lifted Harkov from the deck plates informing him of the impending punishment for treachery against the Empire . With the closing of Vader ’ s fist and subtle scream , Harkov slumped to the deck , motionless .