Battle of Maryl

"The CIS has crossed a line. Let us help them uncross it."

- Smide Hepen

The Battle of Maryl was a battle in the end of the second year of the Clone Wars. It is considered one of the most important battles that Smide Hepen fought in, and it was his first since his self created leave of absense.

The battle was almost resovled during a truce three days in, but no agreement could be met, and as such, continued for a week until the Republic finally could push forward and gain control of the planet.

An interesting bit of information is that Cordeth Hepen, who was named as the lead Jedi General in this battle, was the only Jedi not to be wounded, however, ever Jedi survived, except Martina Legauken, who died later because of her injuries.

Pre Battle
Despite the fact that Maryl was located in the Mid Rim, close to the Outer Rim, the Republic still decided that it would be used as a military restaging base. And so, in 21 BBY, it was converted to a Military Base. It's Ecumenopolis side was split into three sections, two of which stayed residentual, while the third was evacuated and turned into a military sector. Included upgrades were a refueling station, a new drydock, several hangers, several new governmental buildings, and a planetary denfense force training center. The new planetary defense unit, called Maryl Defense Force (MDF), was also created now. It's leader at the time was Jeanz Xearl, however, by the time of the battle, Xearl was the Senator of the planet, and the new defense force leader was Cullip LeuJah.

The CIS invades
About 2.8 years into the Clone Wars, most of the fleet that had been around Maryl was shipped to different sectors to fight in different battles. The only ships left were 5 Victory Class Star Destroyers and about 10 Dreadnaught-class heavy cruiser, which were the primary defense craft of the MDF. Each Dreadnaught had about 30 Cloakshape Fighters and 30 Z-95 Headhunters, and pilots that were able to fly said craft in case of battle. And battle did eventually come. The CIS entered the system and hung towards the back, hidden behind a few gas giants.

After 2 days, they made their presents known by capturing several inbound ships. Many high ranking officials, including LeuJah, were evacuated to the Trippex Star Resort, a space station that was used by wealthy people. Soon after, ground evacuations were started, getting as many people off the planet as possible.

First Attack
About two hours after the first evacuations were made, the CIS finally made their move, moving 40 Recusant-class light destroyers into attack range over the planet, and offering the people below and ultimatium; either surrender and accept CIS control, or face an orbital bombing. Their answer came in the form of 2 Dreadnaught unleashing all their firepower and pilots. After a short battle, every single fighter and both Dreadnaughts were destroyed, with no CIS losses.