

As part of the SpecForces' 6th Regiment, vanguards were heavy weapon specialists, and it was they who operated the blaster. Members of the Rebel vanguard division provided protection against enemy air and ground units and reinforced friendly ground forces. The Vanguard was destroyed in the ensuing battle, though Dodonna and several members of the ship's crew managed to escape as seen during the third season of Star Wars Rebels TV-show. Rebel vanguard division was a subdivision of SpecForces' 6th Regiment, whose members specialized in using heavy weaponry on the battlefield. Grand Admiral Thrawn brought his fleet to Atollon to crush the local Rebellion. It was the flagship of his unit over the planet Atollon in the year 2 BBY, that joined with Phoenix Cell. The Vanguard was an Nebulon-B escort frigate commanded by General Dodonna. The second effect triggers at the start of the first round and is permanent. The first effect of this Upgrade Card triggers during Fleet Building.
