In the waning weeks of 8 ABY, Grand Admiral Thrawn executed a raid on the Draukyze system using a single Star Destroyer in a quick, in-and-out maneuver to assess the capabilities of his troops. This raid was among several assaults along the New Republic frontier, actions that were lauded by what remained of the Galactic Empire. Smugglers whispered tales of this assault, and Talon Karrde along with Mara Jade received a report from their copilot, Lachton, who witnessed a comparable attack at Bpfassh.