Battle in the Baros system
A conflict unfolded within the Baros system in 3639 BBY during the Galactic War, pitting the forces of the Galactic Republic against the revived Sith Empire. Darth Ordrem assembled a naval force within the system intending to surprise the Republic; however, the Republic's vessel, Coruscant Aegis, initiated a first strike that resulted in his death.
Behind the scenes
The Baros Ambush is a space mission accessible to players aligned with the Republic in the game Star Wars: The Old Republic.