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Battle of Garqi

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this battle was predicated on the New Republic's attempt to extract Corran Horn, Jacen Solo, Ganner Rhysode, and their Noghri fighters from Yuuzhan Vong-held territory on Garqi. The New Republic's Admiral Traest Kre'fey brought a small force to Garqi during the insertion effort, but they remained just outside the system in order to avoid detection. When Corran, flying the Best Chance, tried to escape the planet, the Yuuzhan Vong sent a small force to intercept the shuttle. Admiral Kre'fey then moved the Ralroost into position to collect the Best Chance, prompting a large retaliation by the Vong forces. A full-scale battle erupted over Garqi, with the New Republic's forces taking a beating despite recovering the Jedi Knights. Just as the Vong were about to pummel the Republic's ships, Imperial Admiral Gilead Pellaeon hypered into the system with a small fleet of his own. Pellaeon quickly interjected his warships between the Republic's flagging forces and the Yuuzhan Vong, absorbing fire while attacking the alien ships. Realizing that they would be beaten, the Yuuzhan Vong commander Shedao Shai ordered a full retreat, allowing the combined New Republic and Imperial forces to gain a minor victory.