Outpost 716, a heavily fortified command center and military installation, played a crucial role for the Galactic Republic throughout the Clone Wars, a conflict fought between the Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems. During 22 BBY, the Republic base successfully resisted attacks from the Confederacy. General Grievous, the leader of the Separatist Droid Army and a renowned strategist, launched an attack on the outpost, yet even his efforts proved unsuccessful. Later, Count Dooku dispatched assassin Asajj Ventress with orders to seize the base, and she accomplished this mission through deception: Ventress intentionally surrendered, waiting to initiate her plan until after Jedi General Mayanka Catrine had left.