Battle of Ithor
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The Battle of Ithor in 25 ABY was a battle between the New Republic and the Yuuzhan Vong. The population of Ithor had been evacuated to Mon Calamari. The battle also saw the first introduction of Yorik-trema troop transports. There was also a duel in the battle between Jedi Knight Corran Horn and the Vong commander, Shedao Shai. Though Corran Horn killed Shai and emerged as the victor, Deign Lian was ordered by Tsavong Lah to launched a bio-engineered bacteria that destroyed Ithor's climate.
This weapon was carried by 12 seed-shaped Yorik Coral pods. Upon arriving in the atmosphere, these pods exploded, creating an enormous cloud that began spreading through the Mother Jungle. As they expanded, the bacteria began destroying the native life. Worse, the Legacy of Torment collided with Ithor, creating a firestorm that eventually devoured the planet. Ithor was a major loss to the New Republic. And the threat of the Yuuzhan Vong could no longer be denied.
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