2nd Battle of Naboo (Galactic Civil War)

The 2nd Battle of Naboo was the Rebel Alliance's attempt to liberate Naboo after the failed Naboo insurrection aganist the Empire after the Battle of Endor. This battle began the Alliance's offensive to liberate large parts of the Galaxy as the Empire disintergrated.

Background
The original Battle of Naboo had been a mostly local uprising in Theed and the surronding area, the disorientation the Empire surcummbed to in the aftermath of Endor allowed for miscommuncication with Imperial garrisons. The Royal Security Forces lead by both Naberrie sisters, attacked Imperial forces in the capital city. However most of the Imperial presence was made up of infantry patrols. Using speed and surpise Naboo forces eliminated the Theed garrison. However Moff Panaka landed more forces on Naboo including walkers and imposed martial law on the planet. The Rebel cell including the Naberrie sisters went into hiding.

Enter the Rebel Alliance
The Rebel leadership had always set its eyes on Naboo. The planet was symbolic for being the home of the Emperor and several Alliance allies, as well as once having a reputation for being a symbol of democracy. The Rebels decided that Naboo would be the first step in a planet hopping offensive designed to quickly liberate the galaxy while the Imperial leadership fragmentated. Leading the charge would be the SpecForce Pathfinders, specically the 506th whose Echo company commander, Reye Hollis was a native of the planet. Hollis was summoned by Col. First and told of the situation, hoping Hollis could bring some insight into planning tha attack. Hollis argued for a drop zone outside Theed, in order to eliminate the Imperial garrison's reinforcements and heavy equipment.

The Attack Begins
The 506th landed on Naboo using a cloaked ship. While it allowed for surprise, it also ran the risk of no escape or starfighter support. Landing in at the drop zone on the plains, the Pathfinders located the main Imperial depot for most of the garrison's heavy walkers, most of which were AT-STs. In a lighting offensive Echo company fanned out and caputred several Imperial checkpoints, and then attacked the Imperial vehicles from all sides, although the Imperials put up some resistence the Rebels were successful. The next objective was to attack the headquarters of the Plains garrison, hoping to cut off news of the attack. In a battle in one of Theed's suburb communities the 506th captured the HQ and numerous prisoners and vehicles.

The Battle for Theed
Before commencing the main attack, Hollis took Echo Company into the capital to do some reconnaissance. He split the company into two teams, trusting his loyal subordinate Sgt. Sunrider with the other half. Sunrider met up with the Naberrie sisters who brought the remaining units of the Royal Security Forces to the Rebels including their speeders and light tanks. Sunrider also managed to find Hollis' family which became the unit's temporary headquarters. Hollis returned learning more troops and light tanks had been posted in Theed than he thought. After several firefights with the Theed garrison, the battle began around sundown. Hollis lead Echo company to capture the Hangar, allowing Naboo pilots to aid the Rebels in space. After the defeating the final Imperial charge, Hollis and Echo company fought in Theed's alleyways with the rest of the 506th battled their way into the city. Echo company along with their Naboo allies reached the Royal Palace. After a blazing firefight. Hollis captured the Throne room and took Moff Panaka prisoner. A few hours later, Hollis formally turned over the Throne to Ryoo Naberrie.

Aftermath
The Invasion of Naboo was a complete success. Naboo would quickly join the New Republic months later. After seeing the success of Naboo Rebel commanders quickly follow it up with the liberation of Kashyyyk. While the Rebels, later the New Republic, scored some major victories, the Imperial garrisons in future battles would prove more difficult to defeat. It would be years before Coruscant was liberated. Echo Company and the 506th participated in the Kashyyyk operation, after which the unit was on leave at Naboo for a few months refitting.