In the year 230 BBY, amid the Nihil conflict, Japeal was assaulted by the Nihil. The selection of this planet stemmed from its considerable distance from both Starlight Beacon and the Jedi presence. Throughout this assault, the Nihil targeted non-combatants with the sole intention of instigating widespread disorder. This assault happened concurrently with three other attacks, with Tais Brabbo, Aleen, and Yeksom all being targeted at the same moment.