First Battle of Bothawui

Prelude
After the Sith Empire succesfull campaing in Seswenna system, Imperial armada turned it sights closer to the Core. Imperials, in their belief that Republic army still haven't recovered from it's looses, started their campaign in Mid Rim and charged into the Bothan Space.

The Battle
Imperial starships were completely caught off-guard by full force of Republic fleet stationed at Bothan Space and their forces were literally obliterated.

Outcome
First Battle of Bothawui was first major victory of Republic in the Great Galactic War, the news spread across whole galaxy and has given hope to the Republic defenders and population which thought war to be lost. The Republic fleet was moved to the another system, but 7 dozen Jedi Knights and 4 000 Republic troops, under command of Jedi Master Belth Allusis remained on the Bothawui, waiting for Imperial return which came swiftly and resulted in Second Battle of Bothawui