Battle of Paloma

"Imperial Intelligence has reported that the Republic has a communications station in the Paloma system."

- Admiral Garik Valyn

The Battle of Paloma was the second engagement of the subjugation of the Kathol sector in 3,640 BBY, a campaign of the. It resulted in the destruction of a communications station in the.

Prelude
With the beginning of the campaign in the Kathol sector in 3,640 BBY, had successfully established a base in the  to use as a center of operations. Meanwhile, provided them with the location of a nearby Republic communications platform. With their operations base ready, Task Force Nemesis set out to destroy the Republic communications platform.

The battle
The Nemesis entered the Paloma system and deployed four  bombers, escorted by one, Hawk 1, which was piloted by Lieutenant Melak Gargun. The space station scrambled two squadrons of s to destroy the oncoming bombers. However, most of the fighters were destroyed by Gargun, with only one Imperial bomber being eliminated before the Republic ships were wiped out. The bombers successfully destroyed the station, with help from Gargun and his fighter.

Aftermath
The destruction of the communications base weakened the Republic fleet in the area, making communicating more difficult for Republic ships. This blow greatly helped the Sith Empire, which had begun operations in the sector. While the mission to destroy the platform was underway, one of the many Jarell monarchies (some of the most influential political bodies in the Kathol sector) agreed to deal with the Empire. The Nemesis was sent to establish contact with a Jarell king.