Western Reaches Operation

"I won't deny that Kelrodo-Ai is proving a difficult target, but let's remember this: The Western Reaches Operation has restored security and the rule of law to eight sectors so far, with the successful liberation of 95 worlds."

- Captain Shea Hublin The Western Reaches Operation was a campaign launched by the Galactic Empire in around 17 BBY, to drive the holdout forces of the Confederacy of Independent Systems from the Western Reaches. The campaign was co-ordinated by Moff Wilhuff Tarkin and during the course of the operation, the Empire liberated 95 worlds and restored order to eight sectors. In 17 BBY, the Empire's 77th Air Wing launched an assault on the planet Kelrodo-Ai in the Steniplis sector, as part of the operation. However, the Separatist forces on the world took shelter in the well-defended Citadel of Axes, which resulted in fierce fighting on the world.