Second Battle of Rhen Var

The Second Battle of Rhen Var was an early conflict during the Clone Wars. Although still a minor planet in terms of strategic strength, Rhen Var held the ruins of the temple of fallen Jedi Ulic Qel-Droma which was vital to the destruction of the Dark Reaper.

As a result, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker launched a massive assault on the planet (with Kenobi fighting in the air and Skywalker on the ground) which was under Separatist control at the time. The sheer force of the attack overwhelmed the Confederate forces and Anakin Skywalker was able to lead his forces to the temple without losing any walkers. The temple was surrounded by a defensive citadel which could be accessed through a land harbor. Anakin led an AT-TE walker into the harbor while the CIS tried to defend their walls with battle droids and two old AAT tanks. Gun turrets built onto the barracks were quickly destroyed and clone troopers soon poured into the harbor from the frontal entrance as well as from a side tunnel hollowed out within a network of several icy caverns. When Anakin penetrated the inner temple and reached the ancient tomb within, he learned how to withstand the effects of the Dark Reaper. With his new knowledge, Anakin declared the battle over and departed from the planet, leaving the CIS in defeat.