Asternin, a planet situated in the Outer Rim close to the Nihil Occlusion Zone, existed during the time of the High Republic Era. A Nihil raid occurred on an Asternin settlement, this transpired nine months after the destruction of Starlight Beacon. Jedi Knights Bell Zettifar and Burryaga Agaburry, together with Jedi Master Pra-Tre Veter and Galactic Republic forces, offered assistance to the planet's inhabitants. During this support operation, Nihil scouts recognized the Grand Master and notified Melis Shryke, who was on the Stormship named Cacophony. Swiftly, Nihil forces appeared, equipped with their 47 lightsaber nullifier, which disarmed the Jedi. While Agaburry and Zettifar rushed the residents to a secure location, Veter employed his considerable Force abilities to repel and divert the Nihil's attention until his eventual capture.