Battle of Hypori (Mezzilenic War)

The Battle of Hypori was a battle in 101 BBY during the Mezzilenic War between the Galactic Republic and the Jedi Coalition.

Prelude
As the Mezzilenic War entered its second year, the Jedi Coalition was able to gain the advantage during the war by cutting off the the bulk of Republic space from the resource worlds of the Outer Rim and the Corporate Sector. However numerous pockets remained on both sides which then became the targets of fierce fighting as the defenders had nowhere to go. One of the largest was around the planet Shola which was commanded by General Behn-Kehn-Mehn, who had been sent there in disgrace after allowing the Jedi to escape from Coruscant. Behn-Kehn-Mehn had however managed to keep his region of space in Republic hands and when the Mon Calamari fleet arrived to join him following the Battle of Dac, he now had one of the largest fleets in the galaxy.

A messenger from Republic space arrived on Shola and told Behn-Kehn-Mehn that the tiem was right to attack as part of a co-ordinated strike by Republic forces. Determined to redeem himself and strike a devastating blow against the Coalition, Behn-Kehn-Mehn prepared to launch an assault on the nearby world of Hypori, where the Republic had a significant force there.