During the Galactic War between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire, a battle occurred above the planet Lorta when Republic forces attacked the D-1Z prototype bomber on its maiden voyage. Imperial forces successfully defended the bomber.[4]
The battle
Escorted by a pair of Terminus-class destroyers, the D-1Z prototype bomber was on its maiden voyage above Lorta when the group of Imperial ships was ambushed by a trio of Thranta-class corvettes. The Empire's Fury arrived moments later, strafing and heavily damaging the Republic frigates whilst protecting the bomber. The Republic subsequently arrived in full force when a Valor-class cruiser, escorted by two additional Thranta frigates, joined the battle. Despite their superior numbers, the Republic forces were unable to destroy the prototype bomber before it escaped to hyperspace. Imperial reinforcements consisting of two more Terminus destroyers flanked the Republic fleet and, together with the Empire's Fury squadron, inflicted heavy damage. Despite destroying at least four frigates and the majority of the Republic fighters as well as all three Defender-class light corvettes, the Imperial fleet opted for a safe retreat, jumping to hyperspace before taking heavy losses themselves.
Appearances
- Star Wars: The Old Republic (First appearance)
Sources
Notes and references
- ↑
Star Wars: The Old Republic — Game Update 1.4: Terror From Beyond
- ↑ Star Wars: The Old Republic — Space Combat: "Hypori Escort"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Star Wars: The Old Republic: Rise of the Hutt Cartel — Game Update 2.0: Scum and Villainy
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15
Star Wars: The Old Republic — Space Combat: "Lorta Escort"
- ↑ According to Forums: Dear Story Team, What Year Are We Currently In? on The Old Republic's official website (backup link), the events depicted in post-launch Game Updates released in 2012 can be placed in 3639 BBY. Therefore, the events of Game Update 1.6: Ancient Hypergate, which was released in 2012, can be placed in 3639 BBY.