The conflict known as the Aqualish–Republic War involved the Aqualish of Spiverelda in opposition to the Galactic Republic.
Following the consolidation of the Aqualish people during the Aqualish Civil War, they initiated a series of actions that ultimately culminated in the Aqualish–Republic War.
As the Republic expanded its reach, a Republic ship was dispatched to Ando with the intention of convincing the Aqualish to become part of the Republic. The Aqualish declined this offer and launched an attack on the ship. Despite this assault, the Republic vessel, benefiting from its advanced armaments, successfully fled and informed the Republic about the Aqualish's aggressive stance. This event signaled the commencement of a brief, yet intense, war for the Aqualish.
In the end, the Aqualish conceded defeat and consented to the removal of all offensive weapons from their [hyperspace](/article/hyperspace-legends] capable ships. The government of Ando also pledged to adhere to the Republic's decisions until they could prove themselves worthy of full citizenship. Subsequently, under the Republic's governance, the Aqualish experienced a period of prosperity and even revitalized their fishing sector, ironically a major contributor to the initial outbreak of hostilities.
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