The Galactic Empire initiated an incursion into the Bormea sector. This commenced with the deployment of IGV-55 surveillance vessels that functioned as jamming platforms, with the goal of disrupting New Republic communications. As more Imperial forces materialized within the sector, the incursion intensified, leading Republic Commander Lindon Javes to surmise that it was a precursor to a full-scale invasion.
The New Republic began to suffer from communication disruptions, and a patrol operating around the Bormea sector disappeared. Lindon Javes, who had recently been promoted to the rank of commander and placed in charge of the MC75 Star Cruiser Temperance, instructed Vanguard Squadron to conduct an investigation. The squadron was divided into two teams. One team, consisting of Feresk, Grace, and Vanguard Five, was tasked with locating the missing scouts. The other team, composed of Gunny and Keo Venzee, was dispatched to determine the source of the communication interference.
Upon arriving at the planet, Feresk's team discovered the remains of the scout team, with no survivors. Without warning, they were ambushed by an Imperial Gozanti-class cruiser, which immediately launched four TIE fighters to engage them. However, these fighters were swiftly eliminated. Realizing that their comrades were heading into a trap, they scanned the wreckage of the Gozanti and set out to find them. Feresk's team then encountered two IGV-55 surveillance vessels accompanied by six TIE fighter escorts. The trio engaged and destroyed the jamming ships, restoring communications within the area. Although they could not reach the fleet, they managed to locate Gunny and Keo, who were already in combat with an Imperial force consisting of one Arquitens-class command cruiser, two additional Imperial jammer ships, and their TIE fighter escort. The group initially focused on the fighters, but a Gozanti cruiser entered the battle, deployed four more TIE fighters, and then quickly withdrew, reinforcing the enemy. Working together, Vanguard Squadron managed to eliminate the fighters and jammers, reestablishing communications. However, they needed reinforcements to finish off the Arquitens. Lindon dispatched two CR90 corvettes to assist them in destroying the cruiser.
Communication within the New Republic was re-established. This allowed Wedge Antilles to transmit a message to the Temperance, requesting assistance in capturing an Imperial II-class Star Destroyer.