The winter wars represent a struggle that transpired on the underdeveloped planet of Rodis situated within the Outer Rim Territories. A Rodisar named Nilo held the position of a general during these winter wars, having achieved this rank through the act of bribing politicians. As a commander, he was notably inadequate, with his staff contributing the necessary military expertise. Before his death occurring in 22 BBY, Nilo was abducted by Zygerrian slavers, who eliminated the majority of his loyalists when they attempted a rescue. Capitalizing on fabricated tales of his military achievements, the Zygerrians then sold Nilo to Rattataki war barons.
The winter wars received a mention in the Databank entry dedicated to Nilo, which was released on StarWars.com concurrent with the character's debut in the sixth chapter of the Star Wars: Clone Wars microseries. This chapter initially aired on Cartoon Network on November 15, 2003.