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Before its destruction, Echo Base served as the
Alliance headquarters, and was well protected from
outside threats. Featuring a large Tauntaun Stable,
a Snowspeeder Hangar, and a Medical Bay, it was
equipped with the latest technology and was a tactical
asset as well as a haven for enemies of the Galactic
Empire. Constructed by the Alliance Corps of Engineers,
Echo Base was an engineering feat, created by utilising
the ice and snow natural to Hoth as intrinsic parts of the
base construction.
Despite their eventual defeat, the Alliance soldiers of
Echo Base dealt heavy losses to the Galactic Empire,
and frustrated Darth Vader in his attempts to capture
Luke Skywalker.
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