Battle of Bespin (Galactic Civil War)

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Image:Stormtroopers CloudCity.jpg Battle of Bespin (Galactic Civil War) Conflict Galactic Civil War Date 4 ABY Place Bespin Result Alliance victory

Combatants Galactic Empire Rebel Alliance Commanders Unknown Unknown Strength Stormtroopers Scout troopers TIE pilots cloud cars TIE Fighters TIE Bombers laser batteries Rebel troopers cloud cars X-wings Y-wings A-wings laser batteries Casualties Heavy casualties Moderate, if not light

The Battle of Bespin (also known as the Liberation of Bespin) took place around the time of the Battle of Endor.

It involved the population of Cloud City and other colonies, who, with extensive support of Alliance cells, rebelled against the Imperial garrison which had taken control over the planet´s mining colonies.

The battle raged both in the air and on the floating settlements of the gas-giant, starting at the defacto capitol of Cloud City, and moving outwards, across the various gas-refineries as the Rebels continued to gain ground.

A point of confusion during the battle, was the use of cloud cars on both sides, which led to several incidents of friendly fire.

The victory on Bespin secured shipment of vital Tibanna gas to the Rebel cause.

only rebel troopers and alliance star fighter core were the only rebels to fight

Appearances

• Star Wars Battlefront
• Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader
• Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

  The 1997/2004 editions showed the aftermath of this battle, which was one of many victories cementing the Empire´s decline in power.