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I didnt think either side had forces enough to engage in massive clashes in the minos cluster.

BTW, the forces engaged are just Republic Soldiers with the blast vests and caps/helmets, right? Same with the Imperial soldiers? And with the onset of night, the fighting is dying down? Because that's usually what happens.

Its fine, but I want you to link back to the original.

Subject No: 5411645
Subject: Lightsaber Form VI: Niman

Capsule:

With all this talk of lightsabers and famous Jedi and Sith, one may wonder how to counter it. And wonder what difference it does make about attack a Jedi. There is actually a good reason for picking your battles with a Jedi, because it can mean life or death. In this 8 part series, we shall pick the 7 official forms, and all their offshoots and unofficial techniques, apart.

Our sixth segment is on the style of Niman.

Niman, or the Way of the Rancor, is probably one of the most prevalent forms used by the Jedi during the Clone wars. Niman is different than most styles, as its design focuses more on a general understanding rather than a specific trait.

The result is Niman, a form that has no combat goals to accomplish. Known as the "Diplomatic Form", its popularity grew as the role of Jedi changed from warrior to diplomat. Combining all the elements from each of the five previous forms, the result was a bastardization of the styles into a moderately good style, whos practice could be mastered while having time left over for practicing politcs and other galactic public issues.

While this form seems to cover all bases, it tends to be geared for people who are willing to be prepared for any situation, and those whom are insecure in choosing a definite style's advantages and disadvantages.

The positive sides of Niman is that anyone who takes the skill is prepared to battle anything, and manage to be really flexible on the situation. We can point to several practicioners of this style. Oddly, Grevious is not to be put on this list, as his form, though quite adaptave as Niman, was completely unorthodox and original.

The negative side of Niman is that even the greatest masters of the form are only moderately good at what they do. While one could argue that Niman is the best form for a swordsman, one should also remember who picks this form. Niman was a compromise for time and skill. While a swordsman might overcome all other styles using Niman, there is a good chance that that same swordsman isn't picking Niman for its versatility. Usually jedi who did not wish to rely on their sword would pick Form VI, while the better swordsman went to more specific styles.

The limitations of Niman are present at the Battle of Geonosis. Coleman Trebor, a master of Niman, was easily gunned down by a few blastershots by Jango Fett. It is also important to note that not a single jedi who used Form VI left that arena alive...

Summary:
-Flexible style
-Overall, pretty weak, even in its mastered state.

Not everyone has that tech, especially the grunts used in these fringe world battles. Just pointing that out.

This is a rather unimportant planet, the Sith probably only have a basic infantry and some armour, maybe a regiment or two at best. The defenders probably consist of PDF with a few Republic Officers and maybe a company of real RTs. At that, the Sith may have taken heavy losses in the beginning depending on supply of helmets with re-breathers.

Im kind of curious though about who dropped you off, Fury. A pod doesn't just fall out of the sky.