One last attempt was made by the Empire to reclaim the world of Venixun from Palpatine. To the Imperial's fortune, the New Republic had decided to intervene in the war and invaded Palpatine-held Mon Calamari, liberating the planet and diverting the forces of Palpatine. As a result, the Imperial Navy was successful in breaking Palpatine's navy, and began landing ground troops. Palpatine's army was driven all the way across the planet, holding up a final defense at the former Imperial garrison. The remnants of Palpatine's navy withdrew to Mon Calamari to reinforce their sagging defense.