The Zavian Abyss is a tumultuous quadrant in space filled with electrical storms and asteroids. The new Rebel spaceship known as the Starhawk is ready to be tested in battle, and the squadron must accompany it on a mission to take out Terisa Kerrill's Star Destroyer, the Overseer. During the mission located in the Zavian Abyss, players control the Vanguard Squadron and are tasked with baiting the Empire. Squadrons allows players to control pilots for both the New Republic and the Empire, with the game changing the player's side depending on the story. RELATED: Star Wars: Yes, This New Lightsaber Looks EXACTLY Like A ThunderCats Sword
In fact, it even includes a nod to the Clone Wars. Given the time period the game takes place in, Squadrons is filled with Easter eggs and nods to the Original Trilogy era, such as appearances from Wedge Antilles or Star Wars Rebels' Hera Syndulla. Vanguard Squadron is a crew of five pilots tasked with a multitude of missions throughout the game that take them to all corners of the galaxy far, far away. Following the destruction of the second Death Star and the fall of the Emperor, the Rebels of the New Republic are still fighting the remnants of the Empire. WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Star Wars: Squadrons, available now from EA on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.ĮA's Star Wars: Squadrons is a video game that takes place after the events of Return of the Jedi.
