Unaware that Esa Mulita would attack Rhigar first, Supreme Leader Nick had set up a defense line over Csilla, only to figure out that the Hutts were attacking Rhigar. Esa Mulita took full advantage of the fact that there were barely any stationary defenses besides a defense fleet and a small ground force. Nick's fleet reinforced the defense fleet and together would engage Esa Mulita's forces, which were overwhelmed by the Chiss. Mulita retreated into hyperspace but would remain at Cercit to forge another plan to attack them, upon which he recieved an unexpected message.