49AX3

49AX3 was a Dreadnought-class heavy cruiser that served the navy of the Galactic Empire. Some time between 3 and 4 ABY, the vessel was captured by the Alliance to Restore the Republic, who used it to raid Imperial Refining Platform M36, a refinery in the Outer Rim Territories. Assisted by Luke Skywalker, the team of rebels managed to steal fuel from the refinery, but their escape was blocked by an Imperial-class Star Destroyer. Skywalker landed his X-wing in the vessel's hangar, where he and the rebel major used a shuttle to draw the attention of the Imperial TIE fighters away. The tactic worked, and the rebels aboard 49AX3 were able to evacuate, escaping to a nearby world.

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