The Orange Panthacs, a privately held platoon composed of B2 super battle droids, saw action in the Yuuzhan Vong War. Their purpose was to hinder the Yuuzhan Vong's repeated takeovers of planetary systems. Notably, on the world of Mantessa, these droids successfully fight off a contingent of Yuuzhan Vong Fire Breathers. Subsequently, Cal Omas, the Chief of State of the Galactic Alliance, bestowed upon the Orange Panthacs a distinguished commendation.
The reference book titled The New Essential Guide to Droids, authored by Daniel Wallace and published in 2006, marked the initial mention of the Orange Panthacs.