Battle of Iktotch (Hutt War)



Massive

Early in the war, the Hutts wished to block the Corellian Run to prevent the Republic from trading. Itkotch was along the run and though an independent planet, it quickly became a target of the Hutts.

The battle
Venator and the ships dropped out of hyperspace close to Itkotch with minimal problems. Quickly, he jammed the communications of the planet and called on them to surrender. The planet government did not respond except by rousing the PDF fleet which was large in numbers but unskilled in combat. In response, Venator ordered the launch of fighters and the bombing of the unready orbital defense cannon. Prolem Dualla then requested to land upon the surface to begin fighting. After landing, his troops began massacring the civilians of the world but Venator ordered them to stop as to not cause too much ill will. The Itkotch government ordered escape pods launched and ships to evacuate with civilians. Venator then began firing on the escape pods ensuring none would escape. As he did that, the government ordered self destruction of orbital defense cannon. However, it was far enough away from the Hutt ships that no serious damage was done.

The Aftermath
Venator then took advantage of the peace to order Poknor Tiwsferum to bring his forces to the battle of Mon Calamari which would eventually cause the loss of the Republic Commander. On Itkotch, Prolem Dualla was given free reign to govern Itkotch.