In 19 BBY the newly founded Galactic Empire was founded, just a matter of days later they empire rushed to Cato Neimoidia to seize control. When the Trade Federation's leader ,Sentepeth Findos, learned about there invasion plans he decided to find a replacement of the Federation in secrecy. He choose high ranking officer Zeth Kord to be its leader. Zeth left with as many Battle Droids as possible. Several Core Ships, A reasonable amount of Lucrehulk-class battleships and a few Providence-class carrier/destroyer ships.