Battle of Foerost (Clone Wars)
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The Battle of Foerost, the Foerost Siege, or the Siege of Foerost described a series of battles in the Clone Wars that centered around two fleets, the Galactic Republic's Victory Fleet and the Separatist's Bulwark Fleet, which launched from the shipyards at Foerost.
[edit] The battle
The large Techno Union-held shipyards of Foerost had been blockaded by the Galactic Republic since the beginning of the war, to ensure that the factories there would atrophy, being severed from the CIS supply line.
Almost two full years after the blockade was initiated, Techno Union engineers emerged from the system with their newest weapon: the Mark I Bulwark-class battlecruiser, a kilometer-long metal behemoth that rammed through the Republic ships with ease. Bristling with ion cannons, turbolasers, and significant armor, the Bulwark Fleet smashed outposts all through Coruscant's Sector Zero with impunity, aged Sullustan commander Dua Ningo leading the way.
[edit] Aftermath
In the face of such reckless hate, the Republic's hand was forced; they debuted their newest ship, the Victory I-class Star Destroyer, half a year ahead of schedule. Led by young Captains Jan Dodonna and Terrinald Screed, the Victory Fleet fought valiantly in battles at Ixtlar, Alsakan, and Basilisk; however, Ningo and the Bulwark Fleet remained intact.
The final battle in the Foerost conflict came to an end above Anaxes, where the Bulwark Fleet was finally destroyed.
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