During the time of the Cold War, a battle took place in the skies above Saleucami involving combatants from the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire. This aerial engagement started when a squadron of Republic starfighters intercepted an infiltration squadron belonging to the Empire. Leading the Republic forces was the well-known Pilot Nezhel "Sunspot" Othren, a celebrated ace who perished in the conflict. The battle concluded with the arrival of Imperial reinforcements from the Empire's Fury squadron, who successfully eliminated the Republic attackers.
The Saleucami Fleet Action, a Space Mission featured in the massively multiplayer online game Star Wars: The Old Republic, depicts the aforementioned battle over Saleucami. Players aligned with the Empire are tasked with destroying at least five Red Talon fighters, in addition to one BT-7 Thunderclap. This mission serves as the Imperial version of the Javaal Fleet Action.