A clash occurred on the desolate planet of Spefik, pitting the forces of the Galactic Empire against those of the Alliance to Restore the Republic in a struggle for dominance. During the era of the Galactic Civil War, the Rebel Alliance had established a base on Spefik, fortifying it with anti-orbital ion cannons for defense. Approximately six months following the Battle of Yavin, the Galactic Empire located this base. In response, they launched an assault utilizing two fighter wings, one of which contained the highly skilled pilot Lieutenant Ranulf Trommer. Trommer successfully neutralized the Rebel anti-orbital ion cannons by unleashing a barrage from his starship.
After this engagement, Trommer received a transfer to the Imperial II-class Star Destroyer named Ravagor and participated in the Battle of Aguarl 3. News of his actions on Spefik had already spread to his new assignment, leading to him being credited with securing victory in that particular battle.
The comic miniseries Star Wars: River of Chaos first mentioned the battle in its first issue. Louise Simonson penned the issue, and Dark Horse Comics released it on June 6, 1995.