The conflict known as the Battle of Taronda occurred in the era of the Clone Wars. The Jedi Council dispatched Anakin Skywalker, a Jedi Knight, and his Padawan, Ahsoka Tano, to the planet to broker a deal with the miners there; the Republic needed raw materials. However, before any talks could begin, Separatist forces launched an assault on the world. Because the Separatists had more troops, they were able to trap the Republic forces behind their own deflector shield, effectively pinning them down. The arrival of a _Venator-_class Star Destroyer, carrying reinforcements, ultimately rescued the Republic forces from this predicament.