Timeline 5: The Battle of Bothawui represents the fifth installment within the collection of narrative videos, offering background information pertinent to the Star Wars: The Old Republic game. The video takes the format of a recorded log, documented within the Jedi Archives by the Jedi Master known as Gnost-Dural.
Within the Jedi Archive, a newly discovered holorecord encapsulates a significant event from the Republic's recent past. Master Gnost-Dural narrates the tale of the conflict at Bothawui—a confrontation where the valor and ultimate sacrifice of both Jedi and Republic troops resulted in a substantial triumph over the Sith Empire.
BTC 18 – Approximately ten years following the Sith Empire's resurgence and the commencement of the Great War, the Empire had amassed numerous wins, solidifying its influence in the Outer Rim territories. However, as the Sith directed their military strength toward the Mid Rim, the Republic strategized a daring counterattack. When an Imperial squadron appeared to seize control of Bothawui, the complete Republic naval force lay in wait. The fleet's success was widely celebrated throughout the galaxy, but the most genuinely uplifting event was yet to unfold. As the Republic fleet redeployed to protect other war zones, only a small contingent remained to confront the Empire's retaliation. The Jedi and Republic soldiers stationed on Bothawui were unlikely to survive the Imperial assault, but their bravery and altruism when faced with overwhelming adversity secured a victory of greater significance than any isolated battle. The valiant resistance on Bothawui reignited hope throughout the galaxy, inspiring the Republic's armed forces to engage with revitalized determination.