Tactics
Spiral (maneuver)
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The Spiral, as referred to by New Republic pilots, was a maneuver used by TIE fighter pilots of the Galactic Empire's 204th Imperial Fighter Wing during the Galactic Civil War. In 4 ABY, 204th pilots used the attack pattern when attacking the New Republic EF76 Nebulon-B escort frigate Hellion's Dare above the planet Jiruus. The Hound Squadron pilot Yeprexi was soon killed by the TIE pilots using the maneuver as well. In 5 ABY, pilots of the fighter wing also used the spiral during a battle at the Core Nine mining megafacility on the planet Troithe, killing the New Republic airspeeder pilot Prinspai in doing so.
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Facts
- Date
- By 4 ABY
- Purpose
- Form a spiral like attack pattern against enemies
- Requisites
- A group of starfighters
Appearances
2 works, in story order
- Alphabet Squadron (first appearance)
- Shadow Fall: An Alphabet Squadron Novel (mentioned only)
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