On the world of Darvannis, a conflict transpired during the Galactic War. This clash pitted the forces of the Galactic Republic against the Sith Empire, and it occurred when the Dread Master known as Styrak sought to create a force composed of mercenaries and various outlaws. To achieve this, Styrak impersonated the Hutt Cartel and successfully recruited formidable criminals, notably the warlords Horic, Vilus, Sunder, and Tu'chuk. However, his plans were cut short when he was killed by a specialized team dispatched by one of the major galactic factions to look into the growing military presence on the planet.
The Darvannis battle is featured as an operation for 8 to 16 players within the video game Star Wars: The Old Republic: Rise of the Hutt Cartel. It was made accessible to players through Game Update 2.0: Scum and Villainy, which launched on April 9, 2013.