Battle of Ruusan (Yuuzhan Vong War)

The Battle of Ruusan was a major engagement between the New Republic and it's allies and the Yuuzhan Vong that lasted from 27 to 28 ABY. The engagement was known as a major turning point in the Mid Rim campaign and had a significant impact on the conflict overall. More than four million troops were fielded on the ground, and more than seven hundred warships fought in orbit. Ruusan was a planet located in the Mid Rim of the galaxy, and was famous for the Ruusan Reformations, which occurred during the times of the Galactic Republic. It was one of the many planets in the path of the Yuuzhan Vong offensive, which had largely taken the Outer Rim Territories and pushed into the Core Worlds. The New Republic's high command wanted to maintain a foothold in the Rim, in preparation for an eventual offensive. The Yuuzhan Vong wanted complete domination of the area, including Ruusan.