This massive extermination occurred in the aftermath of an assassination attempt against Emperor Roan Fel's person by Darth Kruhl. The Pellaeon-class Star Destroyer Dauntless, having feigned surrender in order to transport the Sith and function as his getaway vessel, was commanded to set down, and all personnel were instructed to disembark for what was termed a "debriefing." Subsequently, every member of the crew was slain by Bastion's stormtrooper forces.