A clash transpired on the planet of Uviuy Exen in the year 10 ABY, happening amidst the offensive that preceded Operation Shadow Hand. This particular engagement was a piece of the broader offensive conceived by the reborn Emperor Palpatine aimed at the New Republic, with the intention of reclaiming the Core Worlds. These attacks were carried out by the re-integrated Imperial warlords along with faithful Imperial troops, all happening before the initiation of Operation Shadow Hand. Grand Moff Ardus Kaine was tasked with retaking the Northern Dependencies, which encompassed the northern region of the Core. This specific combat gave the Empire dominance over Uviuy Exen and enabled them to strike at Brentaal IV.