Assimilation of Onderon

The Assimilation of Onderon was the battle that sparked the war between the New Republic and the Death Watch in 18 ABY. After a demand to surrender was rejected, the Death Watch attacked Iziz and made their way into the Governor's Palace. After a short battle, Governor Kira surrendered to the Death Watch, giving leadership to the leader of the Death Watch, Theta. With Onderon at his command, the Death Watch were ready to truly start the war.

Surrender Rejected
"I take it they wont surrender just yet."

- Theta, upon receiving the dead body of his envoy

Once Theta and the Death Watch had amassed enough credits from the Imperial Remnant, he sent an envoy to the Governor of Onderon, Weston Kira. The Death Watch envoy demanded that the Governor surrender to the might of the Death Watch. The Governor laughed and had the envoy killed. He sent the body back to Dxun, where Theta prepared for "plan B".

Bombarding
"Is Iziz burning yet?"

- Theta, wondering how his plan is working

Plan B was simple: Bomb the Iziz and begin sending landing parties to capture the capital. Once the missile station and Iziz lined up, the Death Watch began to launch missile after missile into Iziz, killing soldiers and citizens alike. Then Death Watch soldiers were launched in drop ships, landing on the surface of Onderon and converging on the Governor's Palace.

Breaking the gates
"I hope he surrenders now."

- Theta observing the destruction of Iziz

Once the Death Watch had made it to the gates of the Palace, Theta made his arrival. With the gates holding them back, Theta ordered for a demolitions team. With the demolitions set, the gates refused to budge. Theta ordered for another round on the gates, but yet again the det-packs failed to budge the door. With his patience faltering, Theta ordered for one last round of det-packs. With the third pack, the gates flew open, revealing a legion of Onderon Soldiers. The Death Watch pushed forward, taking less casualties than the Palace Defenders. With the path clear, they marched to meet the Governor face to face.