Zhat Lah, a Yuuzhan Vong commander and a relation to Tsavong Lah, withdrew his troops from the battle at Fondor when faced with a vastly superior assault from the Galactic Alliance forces. This was a rare move for Yuuzhan Vong fighters, who usually fought until death. Nas Choka, the new warmaster succeeding Tsavong Lah, commended Zhat Lah for his decision and unexpectedly appointed him to lead a defense fleet at Yuuzhan'tar, the Yuuzhan Vong's primary world.