Invasion of Ciutric

In 18 ABY, a New Republic military force launched an invasion of the Ciutric system - capital of the Imperial League. The ensuing battle lasted more than a week and saw over 24,000 casualties, though resulted in a New Republic victory and the disbandment of the Imperial League. Among the casualties was the Chairman of the Imperial Assembly, who was captured by New Republic commandos though was killed when the Republic transport he was aboard was shot down by Imperial artillery.