Several factions of the Circarpous resistance fought against the Galactic Empire throughout the duration of the Galactic Civil War. These groups were operating covertly by 2 ABY, because the Circarpous system was hesitant to publicly back the Alliance to Restore the Republic. To bolster the clandestine resistance movements and persuade the system to openly join the Rebellion, the Alliance to Restore the Republic created a secret base upon Circarpous XIV and orchestrated a clandestine Conference on Circarpous IV.