The Battle of Etti IV was a major, chaotic battle fought over Etti IV, as a result of the arrest of Han Solo by the Corporate Sector Authority, between the Galactic Empire and the New Republic. The battle had its roots in the arrest of Han Solo, hero to the Republic, by officials of the CSA. The arrest was witnessed by the Emperor's Hand, Alora Antieres, and Grand Moff Ariak Caldny, leader of the Interim Ruling Council, was quickly apprised of the situation. Seeing an opportunity to deal a critical blow to the Republic and bolstering sagging Imperial morale, Caldny ordered his most skillful commander, Grand Admiral Russel Canis, to Etti IV to seize Solo and prevent his release to the Republic, who had also sent a fleet to the system to place pressure on the Authority and secure Solo's rele