Battle of Cato Neimoidia

The First Battle of Cato Neimoidia was an attempt by the Galactic Republic to capture Nute Gunray, Viceroy of the Trade Federation and a prominent member of the Separatist Council.

With a large Republic counterattack against the Core World gains made in Operation Durge's Lance, General Greivous had ordered all members of the Council to retreat to a rendezvous point in the Outer Rim.

Gunray, however, went to Cato Neimoidia, wishing to take as much wealth with him as he could. Republic Intelligence received information as to his whereabouts, and an army led by Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker were sent to wait in ambush.

The Republic Navy above the planet was commanded by Jan Dodonna, while the two Jedi led a squad of clone troopers onto the planet in an attempt to capture Gunray.

Although he just managed to escape, Cato Neimoidia&mdash;the last Separatist stronghold within the Mid Rim&mdash;was captured. Additionally, they found Gunray's Mechno-chair, with something of vital importance&mdash;a message from Darth Sidious, thus linking the Dark Lord of the Sith to the Confederacy, and the communication codes that the Separatist Council used to communicate with him and each other.

Skywalker and Kenobi, along with their forces, were withdrawn for use in the Outer Rim. Plo Koon was sent to the planet to coordinate mopping-up operations against continued resistance.

Appearances

 * Labyrinth of Evil
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith