Onderon Campaign

The **Onderon Campaign** was a large-scale military theater of war that took place shortly after the Battle of Yavin. The campaign saw major military engagements between forces of the Galactic Empire and the Alliance to Restore the Republic throughout the Japrael Sector, with engagements ranging from minor skirmishes in the jungle to large-scale military operations.

Commanding Imperial forces in the system, Moff Ordol Bain oversaw sector security from his flagship, the *Onslaught*, while his individual commanders saw to most day-to-day operations. Overseeing Imperial ground affairs, General Remus Carrick was tasked with securing major locations and crushing settlements that supported the Rebellion in the system, such as Lika Town. Overseeing the planet's defense fleet and naval forces in the system, High Admiral Artis Skoal resided in his flagship, the *Allegiant*. Among other Imperial figures involved in the campaign, Lenna Vrei oversaw propaganda and ensured local denizens of Onderon remained loyal to the regime. The Eleventh Brother arrived in the system after Imperial forces learned the presence of Jonaa Duelian, whom was important to capture and bring before the Emperor.

Overseeing efforts for Alliance forces, General Raith Gensly commanded Delta Base and oversaw military operations in the system, and was placed in charge of the overall campaign, including ground, naval, and spec force divisions operating in the region. In charge of gathering a fleet to combat the Imperial forces, Vice Admiral Aldelspes Gaals oversaw naval operations from his flagship, the *Aurora*. In charge of strike team operations in the theater, Captain Regulas Ollins commanded various teams and forces, including the venerable Strike Team 42.

## **Prelude**

Growing tension on Onderon had been present since the Clone Wars. Separatist-backed monarchs, after deposing of the current king, appointed its own monarch, and Onderon joined the confederacy. However, after growing resentment from rise of the false-king Sanjay Rash, several resistance fighters, including Saw Gerrera, were supported and trained by the Galactic Republic.

After the rise of the Galactic Empire, several rebel fighters, including Saw, refused to acknowledge the regime, and took to fighting their cause after the Empire annexed the system. Most of the fighters retreated off-world, resulting in mostly secure Imperial control. However, as tensions continued to rise in the system, Onderon was supported by more resistance forces, including Saw's partisans.

As fighting continued, Imperial forces worked to force them out of the region, which resulted in their success. Resistance fighters turned to jungles far away from occupied cities, and avoided confrontation.

## **The Campaign**

During 0 BBY, as Imperial forces became too spread out, Raith Gensly, whom served as a Major in the Rebel Alliance, worked to convince Alliance High Command to deploy forces to Onderon, utilizing captured technology to hide their whereabouts. Eventually, Alliance forces moved to Delta Base, founded by then-Colonel Gensly, where several officers worked to establish a foundation as the Alliance sent several dedicated Strike Team Reconnaissance Forces.

As time went on, several teams were formed, including the venerable Strike Team 42. Operations across Onderon were intended to be low profile until the Alliance had enough forces to combat the Imperial forces directly.

### **Preliminary Stages**

As forces of the Alliance began to conduct operations, most strike teams were dedicated to fighting Imperial teams wandering the jungles to lower the amount of Imperials in the system. However, Alliance Intelligence had discovered that Imperial forces were sending a small forces to destroy Lika Town, which was out of the way in the jungles. Sending Strike Team 42 to respond to the attack, they trained the local forces, supplied the residents with light blasters, and combatted the Imperial personnel including light walkers and two companies of stormtroopers. Critical operations were also conducted, including Operation Eclipse, which saw the death of a former Imperial senator and the acquisition of valuable hyperspace lanes that could be used to infiltrate the planet through safer means.

As time went on, the Inquisitor, the Eleventh Brother, arrived and began hunting Jonaa Duelian, whom was a member of Strike Team 42. A brief engagement between the *Liberator One* and the Japrael Sector Command Fleet was the Alliance's first contact with the *Onslaught*. Eventually, a confrontation between the Eleventh Brother and Jonaa Duelian commenced, where others, such as Calo Pliskin, Domino, and Kodrick Zusk also fought the Inquisitor, resulting in a major loss. Eventually, Alliance forces, joined by Jedi Knight Kel Forsec, raided an Imperial outpost after stealing intelligence on Imperial movements in the region.

Eventually, a minor battle between the Alliance fleet and two Star Destroyers resulted in a critical success for the Rebellion, including the lost of a valued Imperial Captain, Estrik Ortyp. Eventually, the Eleventh Brother managed to track down and capture Jonaa Duelian in Kast, and brought him aboard his vessel. However, Strike Team 42 was joined by Kel Forsec, who boarded the *Retaliation* and rescued Jonaa from Imperial control.

Around this time, Rebel Alliance starfighters engaged and damaged the *Conviction II*, throwing it off course for a random hyperspace jump.

## **Aftermath**

By 4 ABY, Onderon was claimed by the Alliance to be liberated from Imperial control.

## **Appearances**

*Star Wars: Age of Rebellion II*

* Episode I: Onslaught on Lika Town (First appearance)
* Episode II: Jungle Ambush!
* Episode III: The Iziz Infiltration
* Episode IV: Mystery of Evil
* Episode V: Fate's Confrontation
* Episode VI: The Jedi
* Episode VII: Rebel Rally
* Episode VIII: Chaos and Undoing
* Episode IX: Extrication Duel