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The Battle of Kashyyyk is a fictional battle in the Star Wars saga, set during the last few days of the Clone Wars. It is featured in the film Revenge of the Sith, as well as the game Star Wars: Republic Commando. It takes place on the planet Kashyyyk, the homeworld of the Wookiees. In the timeline of battles, the Battle of Kashyyyk took place immediately after the Battle of Coruscant and before the Mission to Mustafar. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... A scene from Attack of the Clones depicting the Battle of Geonosis, the first battle of the Clone Wars The Clone Wars (also known as the Clone War) are a series of fictional intragalactic battles in George Lucass science fiction saga Star Wars. ... Combatants Galactic Republic Confederacy of Independent Systems Commanders Yoda Mace Windu Kit Fisto Ki-Adi-Mundi Plo Koon Count Dooku Poggle the Lesser Nute Gunray Wat Tambor Sun Fac(perished) Shu Mai Jango Fett (perished) Sevrance Tann San Hill Other Separatist leaders Strength 212 Jedi 192,000 clone troopers... Star Wars: The Clone Wars Categories: Computer and video game stubs | Star Wars computer games | 2002 computer and video games | Xbox games | PlayStation 2 games | GameCube games ... Star Wars: The Clone Wars Categories: Computer and video game stubs | Star Wars computer games | 2002 computer and video games | Xbox games | PlayStation 2 games | GameCube games ... Star Wars: The Clone Wars Categories: Computer and video game stubs | Star Wars computer games | 2002 computer and video games | Xbox games | PlayStation 2 games | GameCube games ... Star Wars: The Clone Wars Categories: Computer and video game stubs | Star Wars computer games | 2002 computer and video games | Xbox games | PlayStation 2 games | GameCube games ... ... Combatants Galactic Republic Quarren Isolation League (Confederacy of Independent Systems) Commanders Kit Fisto Tikkes Strength Clone SCUBA troopers Mon Calamari Knights Kit Fisto LAAT gunships Acclamator-class Assault Transports Manta droid subfighters Trade Federation Sub-Carriers Mini-Subs Quarren Crab Cannon battle droids super battle droids Merai Quarren artillery Quarren... Yavin 4 is one of the many moons of the gas planet Yavin in the Star Wars universe. ... Spoiler warning: // Had Abbadon Had Abbadon is a world with six moons that is inhabited by humans. ... Shatterpoint is a science fiction novel by Matthew Stover set in the Star Wars galaxy during the Clone Wars. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Utapau is a city in southern Thailand. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. ... Felucia is a fictional planet in the Star Wars universe. ... Cato Neimodia is a fictional planet in the Star Wars universe. ... The following are fictional planets set in the Star Wars universe. ... Saleucami is a planet in the universe of Star Wars. ... This article is about the series. ... A scene from Attack of the Clones depicting the Battle of Geonosis, the first battle of the Clone Wars The Clone Wars (also known as the Clone War) are a series of fictional intragalactic battles in George Lucass science fiction saga Star Wars. ... Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is the third episode of the Star Wars film series (but the sixth film to be produced), to be released on Thursday, May 19, 2005. ... Kashyyyk (IPA: ), also known as Wookiee Planet C, is a fictional planet in the Star Wars universe. ... A Wookiee is a member of a race of hairy bipeds in the fictional Star Wars universe. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. ...

Before the Battle

Kashyyyk was considered a major navigation hub for the southwest quadrant of the galaxy, and as such it was strategically important system which had long been a target for the Separatist military. After a number of probing attacks throughout the war, the Separatists finally decided on a full-scale invasion of Kachirho, a city in the Wawaatt Archipelago. This was to serve as a literal beachhead into the rest of the forest-covered planet Kashyyyk. To this end, the Separatists made particular use of the age-old enmity between the native Wookiees and their system neighbours the Trandoshans to prepare for their attack. The Trandoshans did this in a number of ways, in particular by raiding the city and taking General Tarrful, its leader, prisoner, while using their slaving activities as a cover for the true objective. In secret, the Separatists landed a large droid force for their attack. However, while the system was an important strategic location and both sides believe the battle to be straightforward, it was in fact little more than a diversion by Darth Sidious. A Wookiee is a member of a fictional race of hairy bipeds in the Star Wars universe. ... Palpatine is a fictional character in George Lucas science fiction saga Star Wars. ...

The invasion plans were discovered by Republic Clone commandos, and the Jedi council decided that while the Republic's forces were spread thin, Kashyyyk was too important a system to ignore. Yoda agreed to go to Kashyyyk, as he was well known to the native Wookiees. Darth Sidious had counted on this, and Yoda's departure from the capital, along with that of Obi-Wan Kenobi to Utapau, removed two of the biggest obstacles to reaching his true objective. In the fictional Star Wars universe, the Clone commandos, also known as Republic Commandos, were elite Special forces soldiers of the Grand Army of the Republic. ... Yoda is a fictional character from the Star Wars universe, who appears in all of the franchises films except for Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. ... A Wookiee is a member of a fictional race of hairy bipeds in the Star Wars universe. ... Obi-Wan Kenobi is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. ... Utapau is a city in southern Thailand. ... Darth Vader is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. ...

Overview

Prior to arrival of the Republic's main taskforce, a number of small black-ops missions were carried out by the Clone commandos of Delta Squad, including the rescue of General Tarrful, the destruction of the Separatist forest base (which was to serve as a beachhead for the Confederacy) and the destruction of an enemy-held bridge at Kachirho. Their missions helped lay the groundwork for the large landing of clone infantry and armour that would defend the city and also destroyed key Separatist positions and supplies that would have cemented a separitist victory. In the fictional Star Wars universe, the Clone commandos, also known as Republic Commandos, were elite Special forces soldiers of the Grand Army of the Republic. ... Delta Squad in action. ...

A detachment of the 501st Legion cut a swath through the Separatist blockade to make way for the reinforcements. After eliminating the enemy's frigate defenses, a boarding party managed to land in the command cruiser. While sabotaging the inside of the cruiser, the boarding party also came across a holocron containing the droid's ground battle plans. They were able to bring it back to their command cruiser. Using these plans, Republic tactitians set up a battle plan to counterattack the Separatist invasion. As the back bone of the invasion was comprised of NR-N99 Armored Tank Droids, powerful vehicles would be needed. Juggernauts and AT-APs were elected as the most capable vehicles. A contingent of Dwarf Spider Droids was also to take part, so AT-RTs were assigned as well. A Clone Trooper of the 501st Legion The 501st Legion (also known as Vaders Fist) is a fictional Clone Trooper (and later Stormtrooper) unit from the Star Wars movies and Expanded Universe. ... A blockade is any effort to prevent supplies, troops, information or aid from reaching an opposing force. ...

Master Yoda went to aid in the battle as the overseer of the defense of the planet, and Luminara Unduli had brought with her the specialist infantry and light vehicles of Commander Gree's 41st elite along with a considerable amount of armour, consisting largely of Juggernauts and AT-APs. Also assisting in the battle was General Quinlan Vos, Commander Faie and their 191st Engineer Corps, arriving from Boz Pity. This force was integrated with the large number of Wookiee warriors and deployed amongst premade trenches and other defenses along the beachfront. Air support was also provided. Wookiee flying vessels, including the Gnasp Fluttercraft and the Oevvaor Catamaran, originally used for racing, fishing and other peaceful activities, were armed with machine guns and light cannons, providing a staunch air force. The army was led on the ground by the Wookie General Merumeru and the Jedi Commanders Luminara Unduli and Quinlan Vos. Commander Gree and Yoda planned the defense from a command post high above the beach. Yoda is a fictional character from the Star Wars universe, who appears in all of the franchises films except for Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. ... The All Terrain Attack Pod is a vehicle from the fictional Star Wars universe. ...

The Separatists also attempted to attack and destroy a key Kashyyyk oil refinery. The 501st, just touching down from the space battle, defended the refinery with the help of Yoda.

The Separatists launched their attack, making use of a large number of light amphibious Tank Droids, infantry carriers and MAF gunships to storm the beach in the hope of overwhelming the defenders. Also, they used the mighty HMP Droid Gunships to provide air support. Although there were agile Wookiee Catamarans and Gnasp flyers defending the planet, they were too lightly armed to battle the Droid Gunships. Hence, the Separatists ruled the skies. However, the Republic's entrenched positions and clearly more powerful armour seemed effective in repelling several days worth of attacks. The bravery and ingenuity showed by the clones and the Wookiees in "defeating" the Separatists was merely a background to smaller but far more significant events played out during the span of the battle.

Note: In the movie, there was no refinery visible, as the game's battlefield had to be scaled down. Also, a holocron is a Jedi/Sith form of storing Force secrets, not a commonly used data storage device that may have been used to store tactical plans.

Order 66

During the battle, Yoda conferred with the Jedi Council on the matter of Palpatine and his growing power. Mace Windu expressed concerns that Palpatine was plotting to take control of the Senate for his own ends. The council agreed that if Palpatine was discovered to be plotting against them, they should arrest him and take control of the Senate to ease a transition into a less corrupt body. Palpatine is a fictional character in George Lucas science fiction saga Star Wars. ... “Windu” redirects here. ...

While Yoda remained on Kashyyyk, Anakin Skywalker discovered that Palpatine was in fact the elusive Darth Sidious, who had masterminded both sides of the war. He told Windu, who went to confront Palpatine, leading to a duel. Palpatine later used this "evidence" of the duel and presented it to the senate as a Jedi assassination attempt. Anakin Skywalker, tempted with Sith apprenticeship to Sidious, came to Palpatine's aid and helped him to kill Mace Windu. Following this, Palpatine enacted Order 66, an emergency protocol issued to Clone Troopers in the event of Jedi treason. Palpatine is a fictional character in George Lucas science fiction saga Star Wars. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

On Kashyyyk, Yoda felt the deaths of hundreds of Jedi as a consequence of Order 66 and a raid on the Jedi Temple led by Anakin Skywalker. Yoda was not actively participating in battle and as a result was not caught off guard when Gree and his lieutenant attempted to carry out Order 66. In a single swipe, Yoda beheaded Gree and the lieutenant with his lightsaber. Realizing that he was in danger, Yoda fled with General Tarrful and Chewbacca, who helped him to a hidden escape pod. All this transpired while the battle raged below, and in the course of a few short hours, the clones had changed from defenders of an ancient democracy to the enforcers of the new Emperor's will. Order 66 was also relayed to the men of the 41st and 191st. High General Luminara Unduli was shot by several elite clone officers while planning the next phase of the battle. Elsewhere, General Quinlan Vos rode on the observation deck of the command Turbo Tank when another one blasted his. Although the clone crew died and the tank exploded, Quinlan Vos managed to escape and eventually nursed himself back to health.

With Gree dead, the Jedi seen as enemies of the Republic and the Wookiees just wanting to protect their planet and continue living the way they were before the Clone Wars, Commander Faie was left in command of the Clone forces. However, he managed to fend off the Separatists as well as successfully enslave the Wookiees at Kachirho for the Galactic Empire.

Observations

The Battle and Its Outcome

The outcome of the battle itself is murky. Republic and Wookiee forces were seen destroying many of the Separatist invasion vehicles. However, the last we see of the battle during the Order 66 montage shows that still more droids are arriving. It is possible that the battle continued until Darth Sidious gave the order to deactivate the droid armies.

According to the Star Wars Databank, the clone troopers occupied the planet and placed it under martial law after the end of the battle and the emergence of the Galactic Empire. This is intended to relate to Chewbacca's background as an Imperial slave.

Notes on the Battle

Four Star Wars ground vehicles made their debut in the battle: the Clone Turbo Tank, the AT-RT (the pre-cursor of the AT-ST,) the AT-AP and the NR-N99 tank droid. Also featured was a Venator-class Star Destroyer landed on the planet's surface. Note: The CloneTurbo Tank, aka the juggernaut, can first be seen at the loading of Obi-Wan Kenobi's forces before he departs to Utapau. This article is about the series. ... // Clone Turbo Tank The Clone Turbo Tank During the Battle of Kashyyyk Overview The Clone Turbo Tank is a military assault transport from the fictional Star Wars universe. ... The AT-RT is a vehicle from the fictional Star Wars universe. ... All Terrain Scout Transports are bipedal war machines used by the Galactic Empire in the fictional Star Wars universe. ... The All Terrain Attack Pod is a vehicle from the fictional Star Wars universe. ... The NR-N99 Tank droid, or Snail droid, was designed and produced by the Corporate alliance, to defend themselves. ... A group of Imperial Star Destroyers. ... Obi-Wan Kenobi is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. ...

Chewbacca, Star Wars' most famous Wookiee, was a participant in the battle and said to be a friend of the Wookiee General Tarfful. Even his father Itchy was involved. Chewbacca and Tarfful were seen escorting Jedi Master Yoda to his escape pod after Order 66 is given, and in the original script, they actually killed Clones in the process of getting the Jedi Master to safety. After Yoda has reached the pod, Chewbacca and Tarful can be seen communicating, possibly lamenting Yoda's departure. Chewbacca (or Chewie) is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. ... A Wookiee is a member of a race of hairy bipeds in the fictional Star Wars universe. ... Tarfful was a Wookiee leader from Kashyyyk. ... Attichitcuk (born c. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Production

A climactic battle between the technologically advanced Empire and a race of primitive hairy aliens, the Wookiees, was in George Lucas' original treatment for Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. The battle was postponed until Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, where it developed into a battle featuring Ewoks on the Forest moon of Endor. At the same time, the Wookiees developed into a more technologically savvy species. George Walton Lucas, Jr. ... This movie poster for Star Wars depicts many of the films important elements, such as Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, X-Wing and Y-Wing fighters Star Wars, retitled Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope in 1981 (see note at Title,) is the original (and in chronological... Movie poster Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, is a science fiction film that debuted in 1983, and re-released with changes in 1997 and 2004. ... Ewoks are a fictional species of hunter-gatherers in the Star Wars universe. ... The moon of Endor In the Star Wars fictional universe, the forest moon of Endor, also known as the sanctuary moon, or simply Endor, is a moon that is home to the Ewoks and above which the second Death Star was constructed in Return of the Jedi. ...

Lucas' original concept of the battle featured hundreds of Wookiees. Due to costs, this idea was scrapped and replaced by a battle featuring relatively few diminutive Ewoks. A large-scale battle with hundreds of characters was eventually realized in The Phantom Menace. The Battle of Kashyyyk in Revenge of the Sith finally brings this concept to the screen. Ewoks are a fictional species of hunter-gatherers in the Star Wars universe. ... Film poster for Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is a 1999 film by George Lucas starring Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, and Jake Lloyd. ... Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is the third episode of the Star Wars film series (but the sixth film to be produced), to be released on Thursday, May 19, 2005. ...