The New Vong War

The New Vong War (also known as the Second Yuuzhan Vong War) was the second conflict of the Neo-Imperial Wars and was fought from 1860 to around 1868. It began with a skirmish over Rakata Prime when the Republic ships Vitiator, Valiant Dawn, and Disruptor encountered a small fleet of Yuuzhan Vong capital ships. The engagement ended with two Vong ships being destroyed, though several ships were able to escape. Another engagement did not happen until days later, when the Battle of Bakura began on the outskirts of Salis D'aar. The Republic did not get involved, but the Bakurans were able to repel the attack and defend their world and the surrounding space.

As the war began to ramp up, the Vong put their primary focus into the southwestern area of the galaxy, though they soon found ways to head northward. Despite this, the Republic, with the help of Mandalore, was able to keep the threat contained. By 1862, several splinter groups within the Imperial Military had also come to the Republic's aid.

Just over a year later, the war had slowed to a crawl as both sides entrenched themselves, the Republic notably taking its position along the Corellian Trade Spine. In 1864, the Vong launched a surprise attack on one of the Republic's major outposts located on N'Zoth, killing thousands and destroying the Valiant Dawn. This came to be known as the N'Zoth Massacre, and was credited with sparking the passion within Republic troops that burned for the next several years. Following the disaster at N'Zoth, the Republic began launching heavy offensives on major Vong encampments, though they were unable to make as much progress as they had hoped, and the war continued for several more years.

Late in 1867, the New Dawn Collective, a secret group led by various Jedi, Sith, and politicians, launched the Lochnel Campaign with the intent of removing Empress Kaalma from power and gaining control of Imperial resources. Although Kaalma was removed from power, they were unable to gain any substantial control, and by mid 1868. By this time, however, the Vong had surrendered and the war ended.