Unification War

The Unification War was a civil war in the Tapani sector that resulted in the unification of the Tapani Noble Houses. The conflict lasted nearly twenty years.

Background


The conflict was initiated by Shey Tapani of the Tapani noble house of Melantha. Forces of the opposing houses were ultimately defeated at the Battle of Shindra's Veil.

Aftermath
The defeat of the Rogue Houses allowed Shey Tapani to unite the sector under the Tapani Empire. Tapani crowned himself Emperor of the new dominion, ushering a dynastic period which lasted until 1,582 BBY.

Two noble houses were destroyed during this conflict, and another was absorbed within a century.

Legacy
The war was commemorated by the Tapani noble houses at the Unification Gala well into the Galactic Civil War.