The conflict known as the Defeat of the Starweird Queen pitted the Starweird against the Jedi amidst the backdrop of the Great Galactic War. Driven by motives that remain unclear, the Starweird, under the command of their sovereign, the Starweird Queen, chose to exploit the war as a pretext for eradicating the Jedi Order and, ultimately, all Force-sensitives. The Starweird Queen's strategy involved assassinating the majority of the Jedi Council, as well as the Padawan named Xerender. Nevertheless, the Jedi Master Wyellett, a seasoned warrior with numerous victories to his name, selflessly gave his life to protect both the Council and his Padawan. As a consequence of his heroic act, Wyellett was taken prisoner by the reconstituted Sith Empire. Subsequent to his capture, the transport vessel carrying him was destroyed during the Battle of Hoth.