Invasion of Kubindi

"These remind me of Geonosians."

- Unidentified battle droid sergeant referring to Kubaz

The Invasion of Kubindi was an assault on the Outer Rim Territories planet of Kubindi during the early Clone Wars by the Confederacy of Independent Systems. The Galactic Republic, not wanting another world to fall to the Confederacy, deployed a fleet of assault ships to defend the planet. On the ground, native Kubaz defenders fought as well. Though they ultimately were defeated, the Separatists took heavy casualties. The world was liberated two years later.

Prelude
The Battle of Geonosis had occurred just months prior, and the Confederacy was expanding quickly. A fleet was deployed to invade Kubindi. The real motives behind the Confederacy's decision to attack remained unclear, though Republic officer theorized they probably wanted to use the native Kabuz for espionage, as they were well known to be good spies. The Republic deployed it's own fleet to counter them.

Space battle
The Confederate Navy arrived in the system and engaged the Republic Navy in a viscous battle for control of the planet's skies. Confederate forces used numbers to overwhelm the Republic fleet, which was doing well until more vulture droids were deployed. They were often used in kamikaze attacks on the bridges of Republic warships. Most of the Republic fleet was destroyed, and the Separatists deployed ground forces.

Ground battle
The Separatist Droid Army deployed several divisions, underestimating the Kubaz warriors and a few squads of clone troopers who used escape pods to get to the planet surface. The initially deployed divisions secured landing zones at several towns, but took heavy casualties. Several divisions were wiped out entirely.

The Separatist commander deployed two legions, over 40,000 droids. They quickly overcame the surface resistance, though fighting continued as most Kubaz clans lived underground. Sieges lasted months before they gave in, and in one case, a native was hired to breach one clan stronghold and open the gates for Separatist forces. Eventually, most clans were defeated.

Aftermath
The planet was captured and held by a garrison of the surviving 30,000 droids and their commander, with a small orbital defense fleet. Many Kubaz joined Separatist Intelligence afterwards. Two years later, the Republic liberated the planet.