During the Nihil conflict in 230 BBY, Aleen suffered an attack by the Nihil. The selection of Aleen as a target was strategic, owing to its considerable distance from both Starlight Beacon and the Jedi. In this assault, the Nihil deliberately targeted non-combatants to incite widespread pandemonium. This assault occurred concurrently with three other attacks, as Japeal, Tais Brabbo, and Yeksom were also targeted simultaneously.