After Action Review (AAR) #5: The Battle of Vianda--The Initial Phase

Stardate: Fiday, 104-130 ABY/TAg Market Island Security Forces

Subsector: Shannekam

Planet: Zenya

Region: The Tau-Tau Autonomous District

Situation Report:  Opening Phase of the Battle of Vianda

Morning, Local Time 

As the battledroids from the 1st and 2nd Maniples (companies) of the 7th Cohort, marched out across the open fields, they came under intense fire from constabulary squads inside hastily fortified buildings.

Despite any losses, the droids marched onward, blazing away at Viandan homes and businesses to little or no effect.  In less than fifteen minutes the 2nd Maniple launched its first assault against constabulary-held strong points.

Meanwhile, the 3rd Maniple maneuvered around the northern perimeter of the constabulary defensive line. 

However, impromptu defensive works blocked key bridges and intersections throughout the town, which slowed the battledroid advance.

As the 2nd Maniple was fighting house-to-house and the 3rd Maniple picked its way past roadblocks, the 1st Maniple appeared to stand stock-still along the Vianda Pass Road.  

Apparently, the commander of the 8th Cohort/599 DIL discovered Ooverton was abandoned earlier than anticipated.  Instead of occupying Ooverton, the 8th's 2nd and 3rd Maniples about-faced and marched on Vianda. 

As battledroids marched through Vianda's eastern Tau-Tau suburbs, the 1st Maniple/8th Cohort was spotted marching along the Vianda Jungle Highway.  

As the 1st Maniple/8th Cohort continued its march, the Vianda Constabulary was now in danger of being cut off from the evacuation site.