Battle of Merson

The republic forces, led by Jedi Master Ronhar Kim, his Padawan Tap-Nar-Pal and captain Pellaeon, were sent into battle on Merson. The republic underestimated the forces on the planet, and were crushed. Ronhar Kim and his padawan both died, and Pellaeon was forced to pull out. The separatists were expecting the attack due to Darth Sidious telling Count Dooku that the Republic was coming.