Bombing of Kantiema

Between 3 ABY and 4 ABY, the Skakoan Jul Tambor carried out a bombing of the city of Kantiema on Brentaal IV in an believed attempt to kill the Sith Lord Darth Vader. Tambor, who was attempting to liberate Skako Minor from the Galactic Empire, was misled by Imperial Lieutenant Commander Sabé into believing Vader was in the city, though she also informed the Skakoan that twelve Skakoan refugees were being held captive in the village, which was another lie. Despite being aware of the refugees, Tambor ordered the bombing be carried out by three Low Altitude Assault Transport/infantry gunships, which destroyed at least one Lambda-class T-4a shuttle and at least two KX-series security droids.

After the bombing, Sabé questioned Tambor as to what he had done, to which the Skakoan responded that he had ended it by killing Vader, and that a Tambor would once again rule Skako Minor. Sabé confronted Tambor's words, stating that he had previously informed her that he only wanted to free his people from the Empire, and not rule over them. As Tambor bragged that he would rule as foreman like his grandfather had done, Sabé revealed that she had been with the supposed captives all along, and they had heard what Tambor said. One of the refugees replied by stating that Tambor had bombed the city, despite being told the refugees were there, and now wanted to rule over them. Tambor heard the refugee and began to panic.

The incident left Tambor's hopes of liberating Skako Minor in tatters, he was discredited and now powerless. Sabé then traveled to Skako Minor with the refugees, who were granted amnesty. Following the refugees return, representatives from the Ruling Council and the refugee leadership began a process of repatriation and armistice. Sabé and the Empire then destroyed Tambor's droid army, with his flagship also being eliminated. Though she allowed Tambor to escape, she later stated to Vader was by design as his death would only result in him becoming a martyr, and the Empire now had a chance at peace.

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