Launch Procedure
Under Launch Bays · Section 467 of 608
Part VII — Special Rules · Launch Bays
When a Fighter unit is launched: The Launch Bay ship's base is treated as the controlling player's board edge. The Fighter unit enters play using the normal board-edge movement rules. Step 1 Place the appropriate movement stick against the Launch Bay ship's base. Step 2 Move the Fighter Squad Leader along the movement stick. Step 3 Place remaining Fighter bases in legal cohesion. Step 4 The Fighter unit is now on the battlefield. The Fighter is considered to have entered play normally.
Source: Fabled Star manuscript, 30 July