Mission 12: The final battle | Rebel campaign Star Wars EAW Guide
Last update: 11 May 2016
Soon rebels will suffer terrible blow. Enemy makes use of his new weapon - Death Star - to destroy Aldeeran. After that, he wants to annihilate all rebel planets! Unfortunately, you have no means to stop the Death Star right now. Of course, that doesn't mean you should give up your systems without a fight! You can still win tactical battles, although attacked planet will be destroyed regardless of battle outcome. However, if you manage to destroy Star's escort, it will be easier to take it down later.
After a while Mon Mothma will inform you, that she has some pilots capable of destroying the star. Luke Skywalker with Red Squadron and Millenium Falcon appear on Yavin. Quickly send them to your main force and attack the star. To defeat it, you only have to win tactical battle while not loosing Reds. If they survive the battle, they will blow up Death Star soon after.
It's hard to tell what forces you are going to face here. Imperial fleet can be very numerous, if you haven't fought it yet - and even if Death Star appears to be alone, it will spawn defensive fleet and space station when attacked.
If you win, then just after battle you will see the final cutscene. Congratulations, you have led Rebel forces to victory! Emperor, however, is still alive and some people say, that he is preparing to strike back. But this is a story for another game and another walkthrough guide...