In the year 25,793 BBY, a battle occurred in the on the planet Shikaakwa between the mad warrior Daegen Lok and his ally Xesh, and a team of Je'daii sent to capture the two. Lok, Xesh, and their captive Shae Koda arrived at Ryo Fortress to seek the support of Clan Ryo and its leader Volnos Ryo, but the arrival of Je'daii Rangers Hawk Ryo and Rori Fenn, as well as the Je'daii Journeyer Sek'nos Rath and the stranger Trill, led to an all-out battle. The fighting ended when Xesh was convinced to side with the Je'daii by Koda, and Lok was captured and brought back to Tython.
After the Despot War, Many Shikaakwa's including the Crime Lords abandoned the fortress and still believe in there hatred for the New Je'daii Order and wanted Revenge. A Mysterious dark cloaked Je'daii arrived on the planet and soon arrived in the abandoned fortress and discovered in ancient inscription within the fort that would give birth to the opposite of the Light side of the Force which would be known as the Dark side of the Force.