The Battle Paths represented a unique adaptation of the Path hyperspace routes, specifically utilized by the Nihil pirates. Functioning via Nihil Path engines, these Battle Paths enabled Nihil starships to execute a series of rapid, exceptionally brief jumps within hyperspace. During the Battle of Kur, Eye of the Nihil Marchion Ro made use of the Battle Paths to obliterate Kassav Milliko's Tempest. His motivations included dealing significant damage to the Galactic Republic forces engaged with the Tempest, and orchestrating the situation to portray their demise as a valiant sacrifice to the other Nihil members.