The Battle of Smarck represents a strike by the New Republic aimed at Black Sun elements, occurring in 11 ABY. This operation was launched as a response to pirate attacks on New Republic hyperspace routes, which were jointly financed by Black Sun and Grappa, a Hutt, during the turmoil involving the Interim Ruling Council. Red Leader Mirith Sinn spearheaded a large-scale raid, involving multiple squadrons, targeting Black Sun's presence on Smarck. The mission successfully eliminated their Spaarti cloning cylinders located there, while also contributing to the exposure of the link between the criminal organizations and the Ruling Council. As the battle unfolded, Commander Sinn received communication from her base, revealing the interception of an Imperial transmission. Discovering that the transmission pertained to the location of Kir Kanos, Sinn's unit ceased their assault and redirected their efforts towards an attack on Grappa's stronghold situated on Genon.