Derra IV
- "We have uncovered a plot by the Rebel Alliance to move supplies into and out of Derra IV."
- ―Darth Vader
Derra IV was a planet in the Derra system of the Mikaster sector, located in the Expansion Region. It was a minor world of little value and had been relatively overlooked by the Empire early in the Galactic Civil War. This made it an ideal site for Rebel Alliance operations.
History
Since before the Battle of Yavin, Derra IV had been the site of an outpost and storage dump for the Rebellion.
As of 1 BBY, its Imperial governor was Dol Donar II. Donar hated the Alliance with a passion, until he found his demise that same year.[3]
Early in 3 ABY just days before the Battle of Hoth, it was the site of a crushing ambush in which Imperial forces destroyed a vital Rebel convoy and its escorts on their way to Hoth. The ambush was led by (and credit claimed by) Darth Vader, but masterminded by Grand Admiral Thrawn.
Behind the scenes
The PC game Star Wars: Rebellion mistakenly places Derra IV in the Kanchen sector, which is actually located in the Core Worlds.
Appearances
- Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire / audio drama (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: Rebellion
"Side Trip" – Star Wars Adventure Journal 12 (Mentioned only)- The Empire Strikes Back radio drama (First appearance)
- X-Wing Rogue Squadron 22 (Mentioned only)
- X-Wing Rogue Squadron 25 (In flashback(s))
- X-Wing Rogue Squadron 28 (Mentioned only)
- X-Wing: Rogue Squadron (Mentioned only)
- X-Wing: Rogue Squadron unabridged audiobook (Mentioned only)
- X-Wing: Wedge's Gamble (Mentioned only)
- X-Wing: The Krytos Trap (Mentioned only)
- X-Wing: The Bacta War (Mentioned only)
- Before the Storm (Mentioned only)
- Legacy of the Force: Betrayal (Mentioned only)
Sources
- A Guide to the Star Wars Universe
- Galaxy Guide 3: The Empire Strikes Back, Second Edition
- Cynabar's Fantastic Technology: Droids
- Lords of the Expanse
- The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology
- Star Wars: Rebellion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
- Anakin Skywalker: The Story of Darth Vader
"Who's Who in Rogue Squadron" – Star Wars Insider 59- The New Essential Chronology
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 12 (REG1, The Alliance Regroups)
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 21 (SKY10, Luke Skywalker)
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
- The Essential Atlas
- The Essential Reader's Companion
- Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook
2015 Topps Star Wars Illustrated: The Empire Strikes Back (Card: Presenting Commander Skywalker)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3
Star Wars: The Essential Atlas Online Companion on StarWars.com (article) (backup link not verified!)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia, Vol. I, p. 185 ("Derra IV")
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire
- ↑ X-Wing Rogue Squadron 25