The 1st Bomber Squadron was an aviation unit of the Victorian Independent State. Created in 2553 after the Independent State acquired two B-92 Rapier bombers to replace the lone B-65 Shortsword that had been shot down in revolt in 2552, the 1st Bomber Squadron, due to its value to the Independent State, was kept secret from the general public during its existence. While the unit took part in bombing pro-UNSC centers during the revolt in mid 2553, it saw little to no combat until September, when the UNSC attacked Victoria.