Star Wars: Squadrons

Game description: The game's prologue takes place after the destruction of Alderaan. Under orders from Darth Vader, Commodore Rae Sloane deploys Helix Squadron, led by Captain Lindon Javes, from the Imperial II-class Star Destroyer Vigilance to Fostar Haven to wipe out a possible Alderaanian refugee convoy. Captain Javes, conflicted about his loyalty to the Galactic Empire after the recent destruction of Alderaan, orders that only standard TIE fighters be used. His second-in-command, friend, and wingmate, Lieutenant Terisa Kerrill, still undeniably loyal to the Empire, thinks little of his decision. Arriving at Fostar Haven, Helix Squadron begins scanning ships. The squadron fires at a fleeing ship, prompting the Stationmaster to activate the station's defenses. After a brief firefight, the Alderaanian refugee convoy is discovered in a tunnel and a dogfight ensues between Helix Squadron and rebel X-wings. After destroying the X-wings, Lieutenant Kerrill orders the pursuit of the refugee convoy through the tunnel. However, before Helix Squadron could destroy the convoy, Captain Javes disables their TIE fighters with ion missiles. Lieutenant Kerrill, shocked by Javes' betrayal, quickly reboots her ship and orders pursuit. After a short chase, Javes destroys the tunnel's exit, blocking Helix Squadron. Javes and the convoy flee the tunnel, but the Vigilance exits hyperspace just in front of them, blocking their escape. Somewhere in the Mid Rim, the Rebel Fleet, led by Admiral Gial Ackbar, receives a distress call from Fostar Haven. Ackbar deploys Echo Squadron to answer the call. Reaching Fostar Haven, Echo Squadron finds the refugee convoy under attack from the Vigilance. As they move in to assist, Echo Five is shot down and killed. Echo Squadron receives a transmission from Lindon Javes on an Imperial Channel, and they accept his assistance as a defector. After a battle resulting in the death of Echo Two, Echo Squadron damages the Vigilance long enough for the convoy and the Rebels to escape.

Author: Publisher: Electronic Arts; Developer: Motive Studios