The year 553 Before the Battle of Yavin saw the following occurrences.
- A conflict known as the Crimson Days began when the warlord Osted Picutorion wed Farasa Anturi, the mentally unstable princess from the least powerful Senex family. As a result of his actions, Picutorion triumphed over the allied armies of House Vandron and House Petro, liberated the Hutlarians from servitude, and took control of Karfeddion. [1]