Phoenix Cell

Phoenix Cell, also known as Phoenix rebel cell, Phoenix fleet, Phoenix Group, and sometimes referred to as Phoenix Squadron, was one of the largest rebel cells that became part of the Alliance to Restore the Republic and fought against the Galactic Empire during the early rebellion that preceded the Galactic Civil War. The cell was led by Commander Jun Sato and was allied with Senator Bail Organa of Alderaan, as part of Organa's efforts to coordinate the activities of the various rebel cells that opposed Imperial rule. It had a number of members and had a fleet comprised of CR90 corvettes and RZ-1 A-wing interceptors. Its command ship was the Phoenix Home until it was destroyed in an attack carried out by Sith Lord Darth Vader in 4 BBY.
Phoenix Cell took part in numerous missions and skirmishes against the Empire between 4 BBY and 2 BBY, including the Blockade of Ibaar, the Battle of Garel, and various encounters with Grand Admiral Thrawn of the Empire's Seventh Fleet. During a mission to Ryloth, the cell was aided by the Free Ryloth Movement as they stole an Imperial carrier that became the new Phoenix command ship, Phoenix Nest. In 3 BBY, Phoenix Cell established Chopper Base on Atollon as its base of operations.
The cell officially joined the Rebel Alliance in 2 BBY after the Spectres, a group of Phoenix rebels led by Phoenix Leader and Captain Hera Syndulla, helped to protect Senator Mon Mothma of Chandrila after she spoke out against Emperor Palpatine. The cell planned to liberate the planet Lothal from Imperial rule with the help of General Jan Dodonna and the Massassi Group, but Thrawn and Vader discovered Chopper Base and mounted a massive ambush against the Rebels. Phoenix Cell was left decimated, and those who survived the ambush were absorbed into the Massassi Group at the Rebel Alliance’s headquarters on Yavin 4.
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