Battle of Hoth (137)Full unit name: Battle of Hoth
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First appearance: Empire Strikes Back
Empire Strikes Back
(MOVIE)
Happened during: 3 ABY
Relations: Hoth
Known Facts (33)
Summary
The Battle of Hoth was a major victory for the Galactic Empire and among the worst battlefield defeats suffered by the Alliance to Restore the Republic during the Galactic Civil War. The battle was an Imperial invasion aimed at destroying the Rebel Alliance's Echo Base hidden on the remote ice world Hoth. The base's location was compromised when a viper probe droid deployed by Vader landed on Hoth. When the Death Squadron fleet commanded by Admiral Kendal Ozzel left lightspeed too close to the Hoth system, the Admiral inadvertently alerted the Alliance of the Imperial's presence, giving the Rebels time to prepare for the necessary evacuation and raise the planetary shield. Thus, Vader executed him for that fatal mistake and immediately promoted Captain Firmus Piett to replace him. The Imperial attack force consisted of primarily AT-AT walkers, commanded by Major General Maximilian Veers. His army was tasked with destroying Echo Base's main power generator to allow orbital bombardment of the planet. Spearheading the defense of the generator was the elite Rogue Squadron, manning snowspeeders, commanded by Luke Skywalker, renowned for being the pilot who destroyed the first Death Star. The snowspeeders did not have the necessary firepower to bring down the walkers, so Skywalker suggested an alternative tactic to trip up the walkers with the tow cables issued to every snowspeeder. Despite the efforts by Rogue Squadron, the power generator was eventually destroyed by Veers. The remaining base personnel proceeded to evacuate, as the 501st Legion, led by Darth Vader, entered the base. It would prove a major victory for the Galactic Empire, and would heavily stymie the Rebels.

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Related locations
HothOperationsCharactersGeneral Carlist Rieekan operated as Commander (Rebel Alliance)Major Bren Derlin operated as Chief of Security (Rebel Alliance)Toryn Farr operated as Communications Officer (Rebel Alliance)
Related organizations
501st Legion Imperial NavyStructureCharactersVader, Death Squadron, CommanderCaptain Lorth Needa, Death SquadronCaptain Akal Zed, Death SquadronAdmiral Kendal Ozzel, Death SquadronCaptain Firmus Piett, Death SquadronLieutenant Venka, Death SquadronBrandei, Death SquadronStarshipsImperial-class Star DestroyerDevastatorAvenger, Death SquadronConquest, Death SquadronDevastator, Death SquadronStalker, Death SquadronTyrant, Death SquadronSuper-class Star DestroyerExecutor, Death SquadronRanksAdmiralKendal Ozzel, Death SquadronCaptainFirmus Piett, Death SquadronLorth Needa, Death SquadronAkal Zed, Death SquadronLieutenantVenka, Death SquadronRolesCommanderVader, Death SquadronPart of / Served on / OperatedImperial Military Death SquadronStructureCharactersVader, CommanderCaptain Lorth NeedaCaptain Akal ZedAdmiral Kendal OzzelCaptain Firmus PiettLieutenant VenkaBrandeiOrganizationsBlizzard ForceDroidsArakyd Viper Probe DroidStarshipsSuper-class Star DestroyerExecutorImperial-class Star DestroyerAvengerConquestDevastatorStalkerTyrantRanksAdmiralKendal OzzelCaptainFirmus PiettLorth NeedaAkal ZedLieutenantVenkaRolesCommanderVader AT-AT DriverPart of / Served on / OperatedBlizzard ForceAT-ATPilotWeapons and EquipmentWeapons, equipment and toolsE-11 Blaster Rifle Imperial SnowtrooperPart of / Served on / OperatedBlizzard ForceWeapons and EquipmentWeapons, equipment and toolsDLT-20A Blaster RifleE-11 Blaster RifleE-Web Heavy Repeating Blaster Blizzard ForceStructureCharactersIgarGeneral Maximilian Veers, CommanderOrganizationsAT-AT DriverImperial SnowtrooperGround vehicles, structures and equipmentAT-ATBlizzard 1, Blizzard 2AT-STRanksGeneralMaximilian VeersRolesCommanderGeneral Maximilian VeersPart of / Served on / OperatedDeath SquadronGroup AssignmentsBlizzard 1AT-ATMaximilian Veers (Commander)Blizzard 2AT-AT Imperial MilitaryStructureCharactersLord Vader, Supreme CommanderOrganizationsImperial NavyRanksLordVaderRolesCommanderLord Vader (Supreme Commander)Part of / Served on / OperatedGalactic Empire Alliance Starfighter Corps Rogue SquadronStructureCharactersLuke Skywalker, Commander (Rogue Leader)Dak Ralter (Rogue Leader)Wedge Antilles (Rogue 3)Wes Janson (Rogue 3)Derek Klivian (Rogue 4)Tycho Celchu (Rogue 5)Tarn Mison (Rogue 5)Ground vehicles, structures and equipmentT-47 AirspeederRogue Leader, Rogue 3, Rogue 4, Rogue 5, Rogue 12RolesCommanderLuke SkywalkerPart of / Served on / OperatedRebel AllianceRogue GroupWeapons and EquipmentWeapons, equipment and toolsModel 57 Blaster PistolLuke SkywalkerArmorK-22995 Light Flight HelmetLuke SkywalkerDiagnostech Life Support UnitLuke SkywalkerGroup AssignmentsRogue LeaderT-47 AirspeederLuke Skywalker (Pilot)Dak Ralter (Gunner)Rogue 3T-47 AirspeederWedge Antilles (Pilot)Wes Janson (Gunner)Rogue 4T-47 AirspeederDerek Klivian (Pilot)Rogue 5T-47 AirspeederTycho Celchu (Pilot)Tarn Mison (Gunner)Rogue 12T-47 AirspeederDash Rendar (Pilot) Rebel Alliance Hoth TrooperStructureGround vehicles, structures and equipmentAtgar 1.4 FD P-Tower laser cannonDF.9 anti-infantry batteryWeapons and EquipmentWeapons, equipment and toolsDH-17 Blaster PistolA295 Blaster RifleMark II Medium Repeating Blaster CannonModel TD2.3 Electrobinoculars
Renegade Squadron Rebel AllianceStructureCharactersLuke SkywalkerLeia Organa SoloGeneral Carlist Rieekan, Commander, Echo Base, HothMajor Bren Derlin, Chief of Security, Echo Base, HothToryn Farr, Communications Officer, Echo Base, HothJudder PageOrganizationsRogue SquadronRogue GroupRanksGeneralCarlist Rieekan (Echo Base)MajorBren Derlin (Echo Base)RolesCommanderGeneral Carlist Rieekan, Echo Base, HothChief of SecurityMajor Bren Derlin, Echo Base, HothCommunications OfficerToryn Farr, Echo Base, HothWeapons and EquipmentWeapons, equipment and toolsDH-17 Blaster PistolBren DerlinModel 57 Blaster PistolLuke SkywalkerArmorK-22995 Light Flight HelmetLuke SkywalkerDiagnostech Life Support UnitLuke SkywalkerRelationsEmployed Dash Rendar as Pilot Galactic EmpireStructureOrganizationsImperial Military
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ChewbaccaSpeciesWookieeMembership / Duties / LocationsMillennium FalconRelationsWorked in partnership with Han Solo VaderMembership / Duties / LocationsImperial NavyDeath Squadron, CommanderDeath SquadronCommanderImperial MilitaryLord Vader, Supreme CommanderExecutorPassenger Luke SkywalkerMembership / Duties / LocationsRogue SquadronCommander (Rogue Leader)Rebel AllianceT-47 AirspeederPilot (Rogue Leader)T-65 X-WingPilotWeapons and EquipmentWeapons, equipment and toolsModel 57 Blaster PistolAnakin's Second LightsaberArmorK-22995 Light Flight HelmetDiagnostech Life Support Unit Han SoloMembership / Duties / LocationsMillennium FalconRelationsWorked in partnership with Chewbacca Leia Organa SoloMembership / Duties / LocationsRebel AllianceMillennium FalconPassenger Wedge AntillesMembership / Duties / LocationsRogue SquadronRogue 3T-47 AirspeederPilot (Rogue 3) Dash RendarMembership / Duties / LocationsT-47 AirspeederPilot (Rogue 12)OutriderPilot and CaptainRelationsWorked for Rebel Alliance as Pilot Tycho CelchuMembership / Duties / LocationsRogue SquadronRogue 5T-47 AirspeederPilot (Rogue 5) Bren DerlinMembership / Duties / LocationsRebel AllianceMajor Bren Derlin, Chief of Security, Echo Base, HothHothMajor Bren Derlin operated as Chief of Security (Rebel Alliance)Weapons and EquipmentWeapons, equipment and toolsDH-17 Blaster Pistol Keyan Farlander
Wes JansonMembership / Duties / LocationsRogue SquadronRogue 3T-47 AirspeederGunner (Rogue 3) Derek KlivianMembership / Duties / LocationsRogue SquadronRogue 4T-47 AirspeederPilot (Rogue 4) Lorth NeedaMembership / Duties / LocationsImperial NavyCaptain Lorth Needa, Death SquadronDeath SquadronCaptain Lorth NeedaAvengerCaptain Judder PageMembership / Duties / LocationsRebel Alliance Firmus PiettMembership / Duties / LocationsImperial NavyCaptain Firmus Piett, Death SquadronDeath SquadronCaptain Firmus PiettExecutorCaptain Carlist RieekanMembership / Duties / LocationsRebel AllianceGeneral Carlist Rieekan, Commander, Echo Base, HothHothGeneral Carlist Rieekan operated as Commander (Rebel Alliance) Maximilian VeersMembership / Duties / LocationsBlizzard ForceGeneral Maximilian Veers, CommanderAT-ATCommander (Blizzard 1)ExecutorPassenger BrandeiMembership / Duties / LocationsDeath SquadronImperial NavyDeath SquadronExecutor Toryn FarrMembership / Duties / LocationsRebel AllianceCommunications Officer, Echo Base, HothHothOperated as Communications Officer (Rebel Alliance) IgarMembership / Duties / LocationsBlizzard Force
Tarn MisonMembership / Duties / LocationsRogue SquadronRogue 5T-47 AirspeederGunner (Rogue 5)T-65 X-Wing Kendal OzzelMembership / Duties / LocationsDeath SquadronAdmiral Kendal OzzelImperial NavyAdmiral Kendal Ozzel, Death SquadronExecutorCaptain Dak RalterMembership / Duties / LocationsRogue SquadronRogue LeaderT-47 AirspeederGunner (Rogue Leader) Gemmer Sojan Sorin Verena Talos VenkaMembership / Duties / LocationsImperial NavyLieutenant Venka, Death SquadronDeath SquadronLieutenant VenkaExecutor Akal ZedMembership / Duties / LocationsImperial NavyCaptain Akal Zed, Death SquadronDeath SquadronCaptain Akal ZedStalkerCaptain C-3POModel3PO-series Protocol DroidMembership / Duties / LocationsMillennium FalconPassenger R2-D2ModelR2-series Astromech DroidMembership / Duties / LocationsT-65 X-WingAstromech
2-1BModel2-1B Surgical DroidMembership / Duties / LocationsBright HopePassenger R3-A2ModelR3-series Astromech Droid R-3POModel3PO-series Protocol Droid WED-15-1016ModelWED-15 Treadwell Droid 2-1B Surgical DroidSub-models or named units2-1B 3PO-series Protocol DroidSub-models or named unitsR-3POC-3PO Arakyd Viper Probe DroidUsed by / onDeath Squadron R2-series Astromech DroidSub-models or named unitsR2-D2 R3-series Astromech DroidSub-models or named unitsR3-A2 WED-15 Treadwell DroidSub-models or named unitsWED-15-1016
AT-ATCrew, Passengers and CargoCharactersMaximilian Veers (Commander) (Blizzard 1)OrganizationsAT-AT DriverPilotRolesPilotAT-AT DriverCommanderMaximilian Veers (Blizzard 1)Used by / Area of operationsBlizzard ForceBlizzard 1, Blizzard 2 AT-STUsed by / Area of operationsBlizzard Force T-47 AirspeederCrew, Passengers and CargoCharactersLuke Skywalker (Pilot) (Rogue Leader)Dak Ralter (Gunner) (Rogue Leader)Wedge Antilles (Pilot) (Rogue 3)Wes Janson (Gunner) (Rogue 3)Derek Klivian (Pilot) (Rogue 4)Tycho Celchu (Pilot) (Rogue 5)Tarn Mison (Gunner) (Rogue 5)Dash Rendar (Pilot) (Rogue 12)RolesGunnerDak Ralter (Rogue Leader)Wes Janson (Rogue 3)Tarn Mison (Rogue 5)PilotWedge Antilles (Rogue 3)Tycho Celchu (Rogue 5)Derek Klivian (Rogue 4)Dash Rendar (Rogue 12)Luke Skywalker (Rogue Leader)Used by / Area of operationsRogue SquadronRogue Leader, Rogue 3, Rogue 4, Rogue 5, Rogue 12 Atgar 1.4 FD P-Tower laser cannonUsed by / Area of operationsRebel Alliance Hoth Trooper DF.9 anti-infantry batteryUsed by / Area of operationsRebel Alliance Hoth Trooper WookieeMembers of the speciesChewbacca Gallofree GR-75 Medium TransportSub-classes or named shipsBright HopeDutyfreeQuantum Storm Imperial-class Star DestroyerSub-classes or named shipsAvengerTyrantConquestDevastatorStalkerUsed by / Part of complement / OperatedDeath SquadronAvengerConquestDevastatorStalkerTyrantImperial NavyDevastatorAvenger, Death SquadronConquest, Death SquadronDevastator, Death SquadronStalker, Death SquadronTyrant, Death Squadron Super-class Star DestroyerSub-classes or named shipsExecutorUsed by / Part of complement / OperatedImperial NavyExecutor, Death SquadronDeath SquadronExecutor YT-1300 Light FreighterSub-classes or named shipsMillennium Falcon
YT-2400 Light FreighterSub-classes or named shipsOutrider T-65 X-WingCrew, Passengers and CargoCharactersTarn MisonLuke Skywalker (Pilot)R2-D2 (Astromech)RolesPilotLuke SkywalkerAstromechR2-D2 AvengerModelImperial-class Star DestroyerCrew, Passengers and CargoCharactersLorth Needa (Captain)RolesCaptainLorth NeedaUsed by / Part of complement / OperatedDeath SquadronImperial NavyDeath Squadron Bright HopeModelGallofree GR-75 Medium TransportCrew, Passengers and CargoCharacters2-1B (Passenger) ConquestModelImperial-class Star DestroyerUsed by / Part of complement / OperatedImperial NavyDeath SquadronDeath Squadron DevastatorModelImperial-class Star DestroyerUsed by / Part of complement / OperatedDeath SquadronImperial NavyDeath Squadron DutyfreeModelGallofree GR-75 Medium Transport ExecutorModelSuper-class Star DestroyerCrew, Passengers and CargoCharactersKendal Ozzel (Captain)Firmus Piett (Captain)VenkaMaximilian Veers (Passenger)BrandeiVader (Passenger)RolesCaptainKendal OzzelFirmus PiettUsed by / Part of complement / OperatedImperial NavyDeath SquadronDeath Squadron Millennium FalconModelYT-1300 Light FreighterCrew, Passengers and CargoCharactersHan SoloChewbaccaLeia Organa Solo (Passenger)C-3PO (Passenger) OutriderModelYT-2400 Light FreighterCrew, Passengers and CargoCharactersDash Rendar (Pilot and Captain)RolesPilotDash RendarCaptainDash Rendar
Quantum StormModelGallofree GR-75 Medium Transport StalkerModelImperial-class Star DestroyerCrew, Passengers and CargoCharactersAkal Zed (Captain)RolesCaptainAkal ZedUsed by / Part of complement / OperatedImperial NavyDeath SquadronDeath Squadron TyrantModelImperial-class Star DestroyerUsed by / Part of complement / OperatedImperial NavyDeath SquadronDeath Squadron
Miscellaneous
LieutenantMembershipImperial NavyVenka, Death SquadronDeath SquadronVenka CaptainMembershipImperial NavyFirmus Piett, Death SquadronLorth Needa, Death SquadronAkal Zed, Death SquadronDeath SquadronFirmus PiettLorth NeedaAkal Zed MajorMembershipRebel AllianceBren Derlin (Echo Base) GeneralMembershipBlizzard ForceMaximilian VeersRebel AllianceCarlist Rieekan (Echo Base) AdmiralMembershipDeath SquadronKendal OzzelImperial NavyKendal Ozzel, Death Squadron LordMembershipImperial MilitaryVader CaptainMembershipExecutorKendal OzzelFirmus PiettOutriderDash RendarAvengerLorth NeedaStalkerAkal Zed CommanderMembershipRebel AllianceGeneral Carlist Rieekan, Echo Base, HothRogue SquadronLuke SkywalkerBlizzard ForceGeneral Maximilian VeersImperial MilitaryLord Vader (Supreme Commander)Death SquadronVaderImperial NavyVader, Death SquadronAT-ATMaximilian Veers (Blizzard 1) Communications OfficerMembershipRebel AllianceToryn Farr, Echo Base, Hoth PilotMembershipAT-ATAT-AT DriverT-47 AirspeederWedge Antilles (Rogue 3)Tycho Celchu (Rogue 5)Derek Klivian (Rogue 4)Dash Rendar (Rogue 12)Luke Skywalker (Rogue Leader)OutriderDash RendarT-65 X-WingLuke SkywalkerRelationsRebel Alliance employed Dash Rendar
GunnerMembershipT-47 AirspeederDak Ralter (Rogue Leader)Wes Janson (Rogue 3)Tarn Mison (Rogue 5) Chief of SecurityMembershipRebel AllianceMajor Bren Derlin, Echo Base, Hoth AstromechMembershipT-65 X-WingR2-D2
Complete list

Full unit name: Battle of Hoth Last updated: 05.04.2025 15:16:16

3ABY
Hoth (planet)
Executor (Super-class Star Destroyer)
Ozzel, Kendal
Captain (Role)
Piett, Firmus
Venka
Brandei
Veers, Maximilian
Darth Vader
Tyrant (Imperial-class Star Destoyer)
Stalker
Zed, Akal
Avenger (Imperial II-class Star Destroyer)
Conquest (Imperial-class Star Destroyer)
Devastator (Imperial-class Star Destroyer)
2-1B
Skywalker, Luke
Ralter, Dak
Incom T-47 Airspeeder
Antilles, Wedge
Janson, Wes
AT-AT
Bright Hope (Gallofree GR-75 Medium Transport)
Millennium Falcon (YT-1300 Light Freighter)
Solo, Han
Chewbacca
Solo, Leia Organa
C-3PO
Incom T-65 X-Wing Starfighter
Pilot
R2-D2
Astromech
Rendar, Dash
AT-ST
Outrider (YT-2400 Light Freighter)
Arakyd Viper Probe Droid
Rogue Squadron
DS-1 Orbital Battle Station
501st Legion
General
Rieekan, Carlist
Commander (Role)
Major
Derlin, Bren
Chief of Security
Farr, Toryn
Communications Officer
Imperial Navy
Death Squadron
AT-AT Driver
Imperial Snowtrooper
Blizzard Force
Imperial Military
Rebel Alliance Pilot
Rebel Alliance Hoth Trooper
Captain
Needa, Lorth
Admiral
Lieutenant
Imperial-class Star Destroyer
Super-class Star Destroyer
E-11 Blaster Rifle
DLT-20A Blaster Rifle
E-Web Heavy Repeating Blaster
Igar
Lord
Galactic Empire
Klivian, Derek 'Hobbie'
Celchu, Tycho
Mison, Tarn
Rebel Alliance
Model 57 Blaster Pistol
K-22995 Helmet
Diagnostech LSU
Gunner
Atgar 1.4 FD P-Tower laser cannon
DF.9 anti-infantry battery
DH-17 Blaster Pistol
BlasTech A295
Mark II Repeating Cannon
Model TD2.3 Electrobinoculars
Renegade Squadron
Page, Judder
Farlander, Keyan
Wookiee
Anakin's Second Lightsaber
Sojan, Gemmer
Sorin, Octavion
Talos, Verena
3PO-series Protocol Droid
R2-series Astromech Droid
R3-A2
R-3PO
WED-15-1016
2-1B Surgical Droid
R3-series Astromech Droid
WED-15 Treadwell Droid
Gallofree GR-75 Medium Transport
YT-1300 Light Freighter
Dutyfree (Gallofree GR-75 Medium Transport)
Quantum Storm (Gallofree GR-75 Medium Transport)
YT-2400 Light Freighter
Rebel Alliance Army
Rebel Alliance Officer
Bowcaster
K-3PO
Rebel Alliance Navy
Rebel Personnel Carrier
Tauntaun (Creature)
Search for Skywalker (Hoth)
Wampa
Engineer
Imperial Combat Driver
Ice Plains Patrol
Imperial Stormtrooper
KDY v-150 Planet Defender
KDY DSS-02 Shield Generator
TIE Fighter
Sentry Tank Droid
Roamer-6 Breath Mask
Imperial Officer
Sullustan
Relby-v10 Micro Grenade Launcher
TIE Shuttle
Sienar Fleet Systems
TIE Bomber
Lambda-class T-4a Shuttle
Tierfon Rebel Outpost
Porkins, Jek Tono
Tierfon Yellow Aces
Yavin IV
Hesken Fever
New Republic
Taanab
Doran, Kissek
Wraith Squadron
Taanab Yellow Aces
Galactic Civil War
Battle of Yavin
Falcon's Escape
Battle of Hoth
Brentaal Campaign (4ABY)
Ambush on a Convoy
Mission to Mrlsst
Eiattu Campaign
Yuuzhan Vong War
Imperial Scout Trooper
Imperial Navy Trooper
Rebel Alliance Special Forces
AT-PT
Endor Strike Team
Endor (Sanctuary Moon)
DS-2 Orbital Battle Station
Palpatine
Ewok
Redemption (EF-76 Nebulon-B Frigate)
EF-76 Nebulon-B Frigate
Rebel Alliance Engineer
Battle of Endor
Endor Campaign (ROTJ)
Kenobi, Obi-Wan
Wampa (pilot)
Wessex, Lira Blissex
Blissex, Walex
Galactic Republic
Thrawn
NK-7 Ion Cannon
XX-9 Heavy Turbolaser
Hyperdrive
ISD-72x Deflector Shield
Escape from Mos Eisley
Vader's Visit to the DS-2 (ROTJ)
Bothan
Imperial Shock Trooper