Hellcat 3 is shown taking fire from a TIE Defender. Within the Imperial Navy throughout the Galactic Civil War was the Delta-class JV-7 escort shuttles designated Hellcat. The Hellcat Shuttles saw action during Treachery at Ottega, under the command of Grand Admiral Demetrius Zaarin. As Zaarin's forces made an attempt to abduct Emperor Palpatine, Hellcat provided cover for Escort Shuttles Haven. In the initial phase of the conflict, Imperial forces, under the command of Darth Vader, eliminated the Hellcat Shuttles.