Battle of Endor
4 ABYReign of the Empiremilitarycritical
Overview
The Rebel Alliance defeats the Empire, destroying the second Death Star and redeeming Anakin Skywalker.
In the climactic battle above the forest moon of Endor, the Rebel Alliance launched a two-pronged attack on the Empire's second Death Star. While the Rebel fleet engaged Imperial forces, Luke Skywalker confronted Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader. In a moment of redemption, Anakin Skywalker returned to the light, destroying Palpatine and fulfilling the prophecy of the Chosen One. The Death Star was destroyed, and the Empire began to crumble.
Casualties: Imperial command in the sector; Rebel and Ewok dead on the moon
Duration: Hours — fleet battle and ground assault together
Key moments
- ⬢ Han's team and Ewoks disable the shield bunker
- ⬢ Ackbar's fleet holds against the Imperial trap
- ⬢ Luke refuses the dark side; Anakin kills the Emperor
- ⬢ Lando and Wedge destroy the Death Star II reactor
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Sources
- ⬢ Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
- ⬢ Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi