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The '''Battle of Eratis''' (also known as the '''Battle of Deep Space 17''') was a major battle fought in September 2383. It took place in the vicinity of the Federation station [[Deep Space 17]], in the [[Eratis system]] after which the battle was named. It was the final official battle of the [[Gorn Conflict of 2383]]. | The '''Battle of Eratis''' (also known as the '''Battle of Deep Space 17''') was a major battle fought in September 2383. It took place in the vicinity of the Federation station [[Deep Space 17]], in the [[Eratis system]] after which the battle was named. It was the final official battle of the [[Gorn Conflict of 2383]]. | ||
Deep Space 17 is a station of significant importance in the region, serving as the base of command for the local Federation task force. Close to the Gorn and Tholian borders, it became a key target when the Gorn tried to annex the entire region. They attacked the system with a fleet outnumbering the defending Federation force and their Free Trade Union allies. | Deep Space 17 is a station of significant importance in the region, serving as the base of command for the local Federation task force. Close to the [[Gorn]] and [[Tholian]] borders, it became a key target when the Gorn tried to annex the entire region. They attacked the system with a fleet outnumbering the defending Federation force and their [[Free Trade Union]] allies. | ||
The battle concluded when Federation and Gorn diplomats agreed to a ceasefire. | The battle concluded when Federation and Gorn diplomats agreed to a ceasefire. | ||