The Bureau of Patriotic Defense came into existence on the world of Troxar (a planet) amidst the Clone Wars, maintaining a facade of neutrality. Despite this, its adherents harbored allegiance to the Separatists, devising a scheme to simulate capitulation to the Republic. This ploy was intended to facilitate the clandestine entry of Separatist troops, enabling them to seize control of the globe following the departure of clone trooper legions. Darth Sidious commanded Count Dooku to impede this strategy, instead manipulating Troxar into a prolonged conflict zone where Republic soldiers would continue to perish without discernible strategic gain.