The clash known as the Battle of H'ken asteroid belt transpired in the year 9 ABY. This conflict unfolded within the asteroid belt of the H'ken system, situated on the Outer Rim regions of the galaxy. The genesis of the battle was an ambush by a fragment of Imperial forces. They targeted an X-wing squadron originating from the New Republic cruiser, Nova, during routine training exercises. The dogfight resulted in the complete annihilation of the squadron, including two of the cruiser's most skilled aviators. The Kaarenth Dissension, an Imperial faction, maintained an alliance with the Dark Jedi named Durrei, but his involvement in the battle remains unconfirmed.