In our last article on thematic squad building in X-Wing we looked at crafting squadrons around the Battle of Yavin.
This time we’ll look into the Battle of Endor, one of the most decisive battles in the Galactic Civil War. Since there’s a lot to include on both sides, this time we’ll just be looking at the Imperial ships and upgrades involved with the battle of Endor. Stay tuned for the Rebels in an upcoming article.
As before I’ll be putting forth all of the pilots and crew members that were present at the Battle of Endor as well as potentially thematic upgrades to go along with them.
Support:
Colonel Jendon and Captain Yorr were the pilots of the shuttle that brought Vader to the Death Star II shortly before the battle. Throwing the ST-321 title on the shuttle you choose is necessary here, as that’s the shuttle Jendon and Yorr were flying.
Equipping either of these pilots with Moff Jerjerrod would also be appropriate, as he was present at the battle as well.
Saber Squadron:
Saber Squadron was a unit of the 181st Fighter Wing, one of the Empire’s most elite TIE units.
Saber Squadron was present at the battle of Endor. Led by Baron Soontir Fel, the squadron was tasked with defending the Star 
Destroyer Avenger.
Saber 1: Soontir Fel
Saber 2: Turr Phennir
Saber 3: Fel’s Wrath
Saber 4: Saber Squadron Pilot
Push the Limit and Hull Upgrade are probably the most appropriate for all the Tie Interceptors. As great as the Royal Guard title is, it doesn’t really fit thematically. So use your own preferences on that one.
Obsidian Squadron:
Obsidian Squadron, who were stationed at Bespin earlier, were also present at the Battle of Endor.
Obsidian 1: Howlrunner
Obsidian 2: Night Beast
Obsidian 7: Winged Gundark
Obsidian Whatever: Obsidian Squadron Pilot
Onyx Squadron:
Onyx Squadron was also apparently present at Endor.
Onyx 1: Rexler Brath + Predator
Onyx 2: Onyx Squadron Pilot
Scimitar Squadron:
Scimitar Squadron was stationed on Death Star II during the Battle of Endor. They were typically armed with proton torpedoes and proton bombs.
Scimitar 1: Major Rhymer (Which I maintain would be a great name for a rapper.) + Proton Torpedoes + Proton Bomb
Scimitar 2: Captain Jonus + Proton Torpedoes + Proton Bomb
Scimitar 3: Scimitar Squadron Pilot + Proton Torpedoes + Proton Bomb
Well as far as I can tell, that’s all for the Empire at the Battle of Endor. Let me know if I missed anything.
There’s quite a bit here, so you’ll have a lot of different things to work with if you’re going for a 100 point squadron. There’s probably also enough here to throw together a formidable list for an Epic game, which given the sheer epicness of that final battle, seems like a very appropriate way to try all this out.
Stay tuned for the next installment where we look at all of the Rebels at the Battle of Endor!
