Battle
Solaest Uprising
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The Solaest Uprising occurred during the Galactic Civil War, fought between the Galactic Empire and the Alliance to Restore the Republic. Imperial pilot T. Alvak fought in the Uprising, earning a promotion to Flight Captain and the Distinguished Flight Medal for his actions. The fighting led to extensive civilian casualties.
Princess Leia Organa of Alderaan intervened in the battle. She transmitted messages, dispensed much-needed material, and bought time for the Rebel evacuation.
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Facts
- Next
- Eventually the Subjugation of Ralltiir
- Conflict
- Galactic Civil War
- Date
- Between 2 BBY and 0 BBY
- Place
- Solaest
- Result
- Imperial victory
- Side 1
- Galactic Empire
- Side 2
- Alliance to Restore the Republic
- Forces1
- T. Alvak
- Civilian
- Extensive
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