The Battle of Bright Tree Village represents a conflict that transpired in 3 ABY. This battle saw the Galactic Empire clash with the Ewoks residing in Bright Tree Village on the planet of Endor.
Raygar, a nefarious scientist serving Emperor Palpatine and known as Doctor Raygar, desired to seize control of the Galactic Empire. He journeyed to the Forest Moon of Endor with the intention of acquiring the powerful Sunstar from the Ewoks of Bright Tree Village. The shaman Logray launched an attack against him, employing the Sunstar. However, Raygar's Imperial Reconnaissance droids quickly overwhelmed the village. In retaliation, the evil doctor swiftly absconded with the Sunstar, subsequently returning to Admiral Kazz's orbiting Star Destroyer. Once back in his laboratory, Raygar analyzed the Sunstar and concluded that by exploiting its power, he could depose Palpatine and install himself as the Galactic Emperor. While constructing a hazardous cannon utilizing the Sunstar's energies, Raygar discovered that Wicket Wystri Warrick, Princess Kneesaa, Latara, and Teebo had boarded Kazz's Star Destroyer, aided by a pilot droid identified as PD-28. Raygar intended to test his weapon on the captives, Latara and Teebo, but Wicket intervened and foiled his plan. Accidentally, Raygar's weapon discharged upon the Emperor's approaching shuttle. Palpatine survived the incident, and Admiral Kazz promptly apprehended Raygar, accusing him of high treason. The Emperor personally oversaw the doctor's punishment. With the assistance of PD-28, the Ewoks safely returned to the Forest Moon. There, Wicket, Kneesaa, Latara, and Teebo bid farewell to the pilot droid as he embarked on a quest to locate his former master.