First Battle of Taanab

The Battle of Taanab was a two-month-long engagement during the. The planet fell under siege by the forces of the New Sith Empire, led by the   Darth Saleej. The Republic fought a grueling rearguard ground campaign against the Sith while the fleet in orbit stalled for time.

Background
After the assassination of Admiral Herqilius Arstyn at Gizer Battlestation, Republic forces at were left in disarray and broke under the onslaught of Saleej's forces in the Battle of Gizer. Assuming command, Admiral Zuuli Ok-Majan ordered a retreat to Taanab.

Battle
Saleej's forces pursued and made groundfall on Taanab. Tirien Kal-Di and his, Narasi Rican, were among the fugitives from Gizer, and participated in the initial defense. Apprised of the situation, Republic High Command dispatched what ships it could spare to the battle, while the rerouted several Jedi to Taanab, including Council  Elata Cazars. Saleej, however, had committed a substantial portion of his war machine to the campaign; he was prevented from providing even more by an ongoing standoff at. Saleej traveled back and forth between Taanab and Lantillies; in his absence, Darth Hokhtan held battle command.

Over the following two months, Republic troops and Jedi tried to hold the line against the Sith invaders while protecting Taanab's civilians. However, attacks on other fronts prevented the Republic from providing decisive reinforcements, while Saleej continued to supplement his army with new troops from deeper in the Empire.

After two months, however, the Republic could no longer endure the siege. Taanab's senator, Glavial Iltek, personally prevailed on Phnyong to intervene, and the Jedi Council sent Mali Darakhan and his apprentice, Aldayr Nikodon, to Taanab. Apprised of the coming reinforcements, Saleej ordered Hokhtan to either capture or destroy it. All of Saleej's Sith Lords joined the battle, but Republic troops arrived before Pandath's shield generators could be brought down. Rather than fight a losing engagement, Hokhtan retreated to Gizer.

Aftermath
The Sith forces had looted Taanab during their occupation, confiscating tons of foodstuffs. As they fled, they opened fire on parts of Taanab not protected by shields, causing further property and food damage. Elata Cazars predicted Taanab would suffer a domestic refugee crisis as citizens of outlying areas overcrowded Pandath and other major population centers.

Appearances

 * Second Chance