Steadfast (Venator-class)

The Venator-class Star Destroyer Steadfast was utilized by the Galactic Republic's Open Circle Fleet, within its naval branch, during the time of the Clone Wars. By the time of 21 BBY, during the war, the Star Destroyer was constructed for Republic deployment, where it was later employed as the flagship of Jedi General Eeth Koth and his fleet. Later, in 21 BBY, following the Republic's second invasion of the planet Geonosis, numerous attacks had been conducted against Outer Rim Territories hyperspace routes. Resolute to locate the conspirator behind the attacks, Koth traveled aboard the Steadfast through the Saleucami system, where he was ambushed by a Separatist Alliance fleet commanded by General Grievous, who had intended to capture the Jedi Master.

While suffering extensive damage, the Steadfast was boarded by a contingent of B2-series super battle droids from Grievous's Recusant-class light destroyer, which had attached to one of the Star Destroyer's docking ports. During the boarding battle on the Steadfast, between the battle droids and Koth's clone trooper unit, led by Clone Captain Lock, who were ordered to flee, the Separatist general and the Jedi Master engaged in a brief duel aboard the command bridge. However, while determined to defeat Grievous, Koth was conquered by the general and his squad of IG-100 MagnaGuards, resulting in his capture and subsequent transportation to the Separatist destroyer.

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