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|name=Sepan campaign
|image=[[File:Harkov_speech.jpg]]
|conflict=[[Sepan Civil War]]
|begin=[[3 ABY/Legends|3 ABY]]
|end=3 ABY
|place=[[Sepan system]]
|result=[[Galactic Empire/Legends|Galactic Empire]] enforces peace between [[Ripoblus]] and [[Dimok]] factions.
|battles=*[[First Battle of the Sepan system]]
*[[Battle of Science Station Youst]]
*[[Second Battle of the Sepan system]]
*[[Battle of Sepan 8]]
*[[Raid on the Tropsobor|Raid on the ''Tropsobor'']]
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|side2=*[[Dimok]]
*[[Ripoblus]]
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|commanders1=[[Admiral/Legends|Admiral]] [[Harkov]]
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{{Quote|Attention all Ripoblus and Dimok craft, this is Imperial space. You are hereby ordered to stand down or face the consequences!|[[Imperial officer/Legends|Imperial officer]] to [[Ripoblus (species)|Ripoblus]] and [[Dimok (species)|Dimok]] forces|<ref name="Star Wars: TIE Fighter">''[[Star Wars: TIE Fighter]]''</ref>}}
The '''Sepan campaign''' was a series of battles that occurred as the [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Galactic Empire]] attempted to bring an end to the [[Sepan Civil War]] in [[3 ABY/Legends|3 ABY]].

==The Campaign==
===Respond to S.O.S.===
{{Main|First Battle of the Sepan system}}
Building on their momentum after the [[Battle of Hoth/Legends|victory]] at [[Hoth/Legends|Hoth]] in 3 ABY, [[Admiral/Legends|Admiral]] [[Harkov]] received the assignment to put down the civil war between the [[Ripoblus]] and [[Dimok]] factions. Admiral Harkov briefed his crew on use of force to make peace in the Sepan system, while [[Prophets of the Dark Side|Secret Order]] representatives, ever present aboard Imperial [[Starship/Legends|starships]], warned key [[Pilot/Legends|pilot]] [[Maarek Stele/Legends|Maarek Stele]] that conflicting reports of events among the Sepan system did not seem normal&mdash;pilots should be wary of anything suspicious.

[[Victory-class Star Destroyer/Legends|''Victory''-class Star Destroyer]] [[Protector (Victory I-class)|''Protector'']] entered the system just as a Ripoblus convoy came under [[First Battle of the Sepan system|attack]] by Dimok marauders. Ripoblus [[modular conveyor]]s ''[[Asbo]]'' and [[Lambda-class T-4a shuttle/Legends|''Lambda''-class T-4a shuttles]] ''[[Bezil]]'', ''[[Gamu]]'', and ''[[Bredis]]'' found themselves under fire from Dimok [[BTL Y-wing starfighter/Legends|BTL Y-wing starfighters]], escorted by [[CR92a Assassin-class corvette|''Assassin''-class corvette]] ''[[Falx]]'', [[Cargo ferry|Cargo ferries]] ''[[Delphine]]'', ''[[Mangonel]]'', and [[MC40a light cruiser]] ''[[Falaricae]]''.

''Protector'' launched two flight groups of [[TIE/LN starfighter]]s to drive off the Dimok attackers, while a single group of [[TIE/sa bomber/Legends|TIE/sa bombers]] attacked corvette ''Falx''. Imperial TIE fighters quickly began to drive off Dimok raiders with superior firepower. While Dimok and Imperial starfighters clashed, a single fighter inspected the contents of transports ''Asbo'', revealing Imperial arms and other munitions. The ''Protector's'' interceptors succeeded in driving off the Dimok attack force, deploying [[Delta-class DX-9 stormtrooper transport|''Delta''-class DX-9 stormtrooper transport]] ''Epsilon 1'' to disable and capture the vessels for in-depth inspection by Imperial [[Stormtrooper/Legends|Stormtroopers]].

As Epsilon 1 successfully disabled the conveyors, a Ripoblus [[Delta-class JV-7 escort shuttle|''Delta''-class JV-7 escort shuttle]] emerged from [[Hyperspace/Legends|hyperspace]], heading for ''Epsilon 1''. TIE fighters moved to intercept the shuttles before they could interfere with capture operations. Having driven off the Dimok and capturing stolen Imperial property aboard ''Asbo'', Imperial vessels returned to Victory Star Destroyer ''Protector''.

[[File:Protector_TIE.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A TIE fighter returning to the ''Protector'' after repelling the Dimok attack.]]

===Intercept attack===
{{Main|Battle of Science Station Youst}}
As retaliation for the raid on their convoy, Ripoblus forces [[Battle of Science Station Youst|launched an attack]] against a Dimok [[Space station/Legends|space station]]. The initial Ripoblus attack consisted of two ''Assassin''-class corvettes and six [[Gamma-class ATR-6 assault transport|''Gamma''-class ATR-6 assault transports]]. The Dimok [[XQ1 Platform]] [[Science Station Youst|''Youst'']] only had a handful of [[Z-95 Headhunter/Legends|Z-95 Headhunters]] and [[Delta-class JV-7 escort shuttle|escort shuttles]] and soon its defenses were exhausted.

Aboard ''Protector'', Imperial leaders insisted control be established swiftly, fearing that the Sepan conflict could begin spilling over into neighboring [[Star system/Legends|star systems]]. Pilots received orders to destroy the Ripoblus raiders, but only sufficient numbers to drive off the attack. Secret Order agents again tasked select Maarek Stele to inspect the station, dubious of the station's purpose, furthermore to be observant of other strange activity. Hoping to send a concise message, the ''Protector'' deployed TIE fighters and bombers to thwart the Ripoblus strike, beginning with making an example out of one of the ''Assassin''-class corvettes. Midway in the battle, the Ripoblus [[Nebulon-B2 frigate]] ''[[Dromon]]'' exited hyperspace and attacked ''Protector''. The frigate, however, was outmatched and destroyed by the Victory Destroyer and TIE bombers who turned back to deal with the new threat. Bombers from ''Beta'' group succeeded in destroying Ripoblus corvette ''[[Galliot]]'' and several assault transports, causing the Ripoblus to withdraw.

As Ripoblus forces began to leave the system, TIE bomber ''Beta 2'' inspected the nearby Station and [[Cargo container/Legends|cargo containers]], proving Ripoblus claims that Station ''Youst'' conducted weapons research. ''Protector'' launched two transports from ''Epsilon'' group to capture weapons found among the station, aided by TIE bombers ''Beta''. Following the successful capture operations, Imperial shuttle ''[[Toten]]'' emerged from ''Protector's'' hangar, carrying the First Officer, departing for an unknown location.

===Rescue war refugees===
{{Main|Second Battle of the Sepan system}}
Following the Ripoblus raid on Station ''Youst'', Admiral Harkov's forces received a request from Ripoblus refugees seeking asylum from the Sepan conflict. Chiefly scientists, the refugees had hijacked an [[IPV-1 System Patrol Craft]] and a couple of ''Lambda''-class shuttles, yet lacking hyperdrive, could not flee the system aboard the patrol craft. ''Protector'' accepted the refugees' request, deploying TIE fighters and [[TIE/IN interceptor/Legends|interceptors]] to cover docking operations between the ''Protector'' and patrol craft ''[[Glas]]'', while expecting reprisals from the Ripoblus government. As expected, the ''Protector'' arrived near the Glas as Ripoblus shuttles and Y-wings began an assault to foil the refugee escape into Imperial hands.

Imperial TIE interceptors easily bested the initial attack force, only to discover additional waves of Ripoblus and even Dimok forces attempting to stop the docking operation. With secure space around the ''Protector'', patrol craft ''Glas'' succeeded in transferring refugees over to the ''Protector''. Refugee shuttles ''[[Nazaar]] 1 & 2'' took sanctuary inside the ''Protector's'' hangar, but not before a final raid of Ripoblus escort shuttles arrived. Imperial fighters promptly put down the futile attempt by the Dimok raiders, aided by the decimating support of the ''Protector's'' [[Turbolaser/Legends|turbolasers]].

[[File:Glas_dock.jpg|thumb|right|250px|IPV-1 System Patrol Craft ''Glas'' docking with ''Victory''-class Star Destroyer ''Protector''.]]

===Capture enemies===
{{Main|Battle of Sepan 8}}
With the refugees safely aboard the ''Protector'', Admiral Harkov could return to pacifying the Sepan system. [[Imperial Intelligence/Legends|Imperial Intelligence]] discovered plans of a deep space rendezvous between Ripoblus and Dimok leaders near [[Sepan 8]]. Harkov's forces organized a [[Battle of Sepan 8|special operations mission]] to intercept and capture the leaders of both sides in attempt to expedite peace. Two transports from ''Omega'', escorted by eight [[Alpha-class Xg-1 Star Wing/Legends|''Alpha''-class Xg-1 Star Wing]] assault gunboats, entered the system where the meeting was taking place.

Gunboats disabled Dimok shuttle ''[[Keydon]]'', and Ripoblus shuttle ''[[Phantele]]''. As transports ''Omega'' proceeded to seize the occupants of the shuttles, gunboats clashed against Z-95 Headhunters and escort shuttles deployed from Ripoblus [[EF76 Nebulon-B escort frigate/Legends|EF76 Nebulon-B escort frigate]] ''[[Shemsher]]'', Dimok Nebulon-B2 frigate ''[[Manus Ferre]]'', and Calamari Cruiser ''Falaricae''. Gunboats succeeded at repressing enemy fire from ''Omega 1 & 2'' while docking completed. Transports ''Omega'' slipped into hyperspace with cargo aboard, leaving intercepting forces to Imperial gunboats.

During the hostilities, Cargo Ferries ''[[Godendag]]'' and [[Glaive (cargo ferry)|''Glaive'']] arrived, accompanied by ''Assassin''-class corvette ''[[Runka]]''. Gunboats ''Mu'' disengaged from the dogfight to inspect these new craft, discovering Imperial arms within. This confirmed suspicious of the Secret Order, who previously suggested Dimok and Ripoblus forces lacked industrial capabilities to arm themselves to the visible degree they had. Gunboats ''Mu'' succeeded in destroying Ferries ''Glaive'' and ''Godendag'' before returning to the ''Protector''.

Following the raid, Imperial forces discovered the occupants of the Dimok and Ripoblus shuttles to be merely the children of conflict leaders. Further interrogation revealed that conflict leaders intended to use their children as a cynical attempt to keep either side in adherence to a new treaty. Dimok and Ripoblus leaders designed this treaty to stop hostilities among one another in the hopes to drive out the Imperial presence.

===Guard the resupply===
{{Main|Raid on the Tropsobor}}
Operational losses required replacements for Victory Star Destroyer ''Protector's'' TIE [[Squadron/Legends|Squadrons]]. The accent depleted forces; [[Ton-Falk-class escort carrier|''Ton-Falk''-class escort carrier]] ''[[Tropsobor]]'' rendezvoused with the ''Protector'' to drop off four groups of the new [[TIE/ad starfighter|TIE Avenger]] starfighters. During such an exposed operation, Imperial forces expected a combined attack from Dimok and Ripoblus forces.

The ''Protector's'' standard patrol of TIE fighters encountered a dual pronged attack just moments after ''Tropsobor'' began ferrying the new Avengers to ''Protector's'' hangar. The Dimok [[CR92a Assassin-class corvette|''Assassin''-class corvette]] ''[[Long Tan]]'' and [[MC40a light cruiser|Mon Calamari Light Cruiser]] ''[[Ben Het]]'' arrived and immediatedly launched [[Z-95 Headhunter/Legends|Z-95 Headhunters]] to attack the TIE Avengers, while wave after wave of Y-wings exited hyperspace to launch [[Proton torpedo/Legends|proton torpedos]] against the ''Tropsobor''.

TIE Interceptors ''Gamma'' and TIE fighters ''Alpha'' had the difficult task of escorting the TIE Avengers and protecting ''Tropsobor'', beating off the attacking Z-95s and then holding back the relentless assault from the Y-wings. ''Protector'' also initiated a counter-attack as TIE Bombers from ''Beta'' group began [[Proton torpedo/Legends|torpedo]] runs against ''Ben Het''. [[Maarek_Stele#Sepan_Civil_War|Maarek Stele]], despite piloting a standard TIE Fighter, was instrumental in ensuring the safety of the Avengers and ''Tropsobor'', and even aided in the destruction of ''Ben Het''.

Reportedly, all of the TIE Avengers arrived safely aboard ''Protector'', thanks to their speed and deflector shields. Mission complete, carrier ''Tropsobor'' entered hyperspace.

The Ripoblus conducted an attack of their own, uncoordinated with the Dimoks, as [[Delta-class JV-7 escort shuttle|''Delta''-class JV-7 escort shuttles]] targeted ''Protector''. However, lacking warheads and arriving too late to disrupt the completely ferry mission, the escort shuttles were destroyed by ''Protector's'' turbolasers and TIEs from Alpha and Gamma squadrons.

Not soon after, Imperial shuttle ''[[Omlaut]]'' arrived from hyperspace. TIE fighter ''Alpha 2'', piloted by Stele, performed a passive scan of the shuttle, revealing the presence of a Rebel Leader aboard, headed toward Victory Star Destroyer ''Protector''.

With information gained from the re-supply mission, members of the Secret Order concluded that with increasing supply shortages aboard the Protector, and various Imperial weapons being found among Dimok and Ripoblus cargo holds, Admiral Harkov must be running a black market operation in the Sepan system, specifically selling to both sides of the Sepan conflict. Secret Order agents rapidly took information about these discrepancies to the attention of Lord [[Anakin Skywalker/Legends|Darth Vader]] himself.

===End of the war===
Soon after receiving the new TIE Avengers, Admiral Harkov addressed leaders of the Sepan system. Harkov declared the end of the Sepan Civil War, demanding that both sides lay down their arms. Harkov continued, suggesting that peace and increase prosperity will be achieved by cooperating with the Empire, moreover reparations of their planets had already begun.

While temporarily suppressed by the Empire, under a negotiated peace treaty between the Ripoblus and the Dimok, the war would once again flare up during the [[Second Galactic Civil War]].

==Notable Participants==
*[[Admiral/Legends|Admiral]] [[Harkov]]
*[[Maarek Stele/Legends|Maarek Stele]]
*[[Captain/Legends|Captain]] [[Hamo Blastwell|Trace]] (Hamo Blastwell)

==Behind the scenes==
The '''Sepan Campaign''' known as Tour of Duty 2 or Battle 2 ''The Sepan Civil War'' in ''[[Star Wars: TIE Fighter]]''. Maarek Stele receives promotions to [[Lieutenant/Legends|lieutenant]] and [[Captain/Legends|captain]] during the course of this campaign.

Gamespot's Jason Ocampo listed Battle 2 Mission 5 as his favorite level in ''TIE Fighter''. [http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/greatestgames/p-55.html]

==Appearances==
*''[[Star Wars: TIE Fighter]]''
*''[[Legacy of the Force: Sacrifice]]'' {{Imo}}

==Sources==
*''[[TIE Fighter: The Official Strategy Guide]]''
*''[[TIE Fighter Collector's CD-ROM: The Official Strategy Guide]]''
*''[[Star Wars Encyclopedia]]''
*{{CSWECite|jang}}

==Notes and references==
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[[Category:Battles of the Sepan campaign| ]]
[[Category:Galactic Civil War campaigns]]