Battle of Atollon

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The Battle of Atollon (2 BBY) is the decisive defeat of the Phoenix Squadron by Grand Admiral Thrawn in Star Wars Rebels season 3.

Course of battle

Thrawn locates the hidden Rebel Chopper Base. His sphere maneuver encloses the atmosphere. The Bendu appears as a cosmic Force in the storm and briefly disables Star Destroyers.

Key losses

Commander Sato sacrifices his Hammerhead cruiser to ram Thrawns Interdictor and let Ezra escape. The Rebels lose the base but save the Ghost crew.

Aftermath

• Atollon reveals Thrawn as the analytical antagonist who reads Rebellions like art.
• Phoenix Squadron joins the larger Mon Mothma alliance.
• Atollon is the direct template for the later Battle of Hoth.

Why it matters

Anyone who wants to understand Hoth and the formation of the Alliance from the films can watch here how cells turn into a fleet.