Battle of D'Qar

The Battle of D'Qar was a pivotal conflict in the Star Wars saga, occurring shortly after the events of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." This battle saw the First Order attempting to obliterate the Resistance's main base on the planet D'Qar. The Resistance, freshly reeling from the destruction of the Hosnian system and their victory in destroying Starkiller Base, was forced to quickly evacuate in the face of the oncoming First Order fleet led by General Hux.

The evacuation was a tense and desperate maneuver. Under the leadership of General Leia Organa, the Resistance scrambled to save as many personnel and resources as possible. The operation was made even more perilous by the presence of a First Order Dreadnought, a massive warship equipped with powerful orbital bombardment cannons capable of devastating the base. Against Leia’s orders, Resistance pilot Poe Dameron initiated a risky and bold attack on the Dreadnought's defenses to buy time for the escape.

Poe's daring assault, alongside a squadron of Resistance bombers, ultimately resulted in the destruction of the Dreadnought. However, this victory came at a steep price; the Resistance paid a heavy toll, losing many ships and personnel in the process. The aftermath of the battle underscored the David-versus-Goliath nature of the conflict, highlighting the Resistance's sparse resources and the First Order's overwhelming military dominance.

The Battle of D'Qar set the stage for subsequent events in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," where the survivors of the Resistance were pursued relentlessly by the First Order. The engagement at D'Qar exemplified the bravery and sacrifice of the Resistance fighters, but also foreshadowed the internal conflicts and strategic challenges that would plague their fight against the First Order in the battles to come.