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The '''Second Battle of Eratis''' (also known as the '''Second Battle of Deep Space 17''' and '''The Lament of DS17''') was a major battle fought on and around the Federation station [[Deep Space 17]] in the [[Eratis system]]. Although it was termed the ''Second'' battle, the incident took place well outside the [[Gorn Conflict of 2383]] which involved its predecessor. The battle resulted in a resounding defeat for the defending Federation forces, with [[Deep Space 17]] falling [[Vaadwaur Occupation|under the control]] of the [[Vaadwaur]]. | |||
The '''Second Battle of Eratis''' (also known as the '''Second Battle of Deep Space 17''' and '''The Lament of DS17''') was a major battle fought on and around the Federation station [[Deep Space 17]] in the [[Eratis system]]. Although it was termed the ''Second'' battle, the incident took place well outside the [[Gorn Conflict of 2383]] which involved its predecessor. The battle resulted in a resounding defeat for the defending Federation forces, with [[Deep Space 17]] falling under the control of the [[Vaadwaur]]. | |||
== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
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10 command, coordination and control vessels: 10 survived. | 10 command, coordination and control vessels: 10 survived. | ||
850 | 850 Vaadwaur individuals. | ||
450 pilots, crew and command staff, 394 survived, 23 lightly injured, 10 severely injured, 2 critically injured, 56 KIA. | 450 pilots, crew and command staff, 394 survived, 23 lightly injured, 10 severely injured, 2 critically injured, 56 KIA. | ||
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Of particular note are reports from Federation units that actively engaged in combat. Aside from very isolated incidents which will no doubt be addressed in due time, the vast majority of units from all disciplines either dutifully retreated as ordered, held their positions and engaged the enemy to the best of their ability (until forced to retreat due to injury or direct evacuation orders), or died at their posts. Reports are coming in all over the ships in the fleet of units who held their posts until overrun; the large number of Starfleet personnel currently listed as "Missing in Action" testifies to the bravery and courage of whole units of marines, security personnel and non-combatants alike. | Of particular note are reports from Federation units that actively engaged in combat. Aside from very isolated incidents which will no doubt be addressed in due time, the vast majority of units from all disciplines either dutifully retreated as ordered, held their positions and engaged the enemy to the best of their ability (until forced to retreat due to injury or direct evacuation orders), or died at their posts. Reports are coming in all over the ships in the fleet of units who held their posts until overrun; the large number of Starfleet personnel currently listed as "Missing in Action" testifies to the bravery and courage of whole units of marines, security personnel and non-combatants alike. | ||
The | The Vaadwaur have taken the station, but their costs have been significant. Outnumbered by the Federation defenders but with a significant tactical advantage, the Vaadwaur boarding parties suffered a 12% casualty rate; the majority of their losses were destroyed assault ships, which will reduce the vaadwaur's ability to defend their new found prize. 12% of the attacking ships were destroyed, with others damaged and in need of repair. Conversely, if any kind of good news can be extracted from this at all, almost all Federation ships escaped with little or no damage. DS-17, itself, suffered significant damage; if a Federation counterattack is launched relatively soon, the station will be in little better state than we left it. This bodes well for a successful recapture. | ||
However, in the words of the ancient terran leader Sir Winston Churchill, "Wars are not won through evacuations." The Federation was soundly defeated in the battle and her remaining forces must now regroup, then decide where to go from here. | However, in the words of the ancient terran leader Sir Winston Churchill, "Wars are not won through evacuations." The Federation was soundly defeated in the battle and her remaining forces must now regroup, then decide where to go from here. | ||
Of note; a low-EM signature probe was deployed from the Tiger on Commander Thelev's orders during the retreat. It has begun taking snapshots of the station and its surrounding ships, then transmitting the information in hard-to-trace microbursts to the fleet. Presumably the vaadwaur are aware of it, but it is programmed to move after every transmission and is almost impossible to see on sensors. It is unlikely to evade detection forever, but for the moment it is providing valuable intelligence to the remaining Starfleet units. The idea that the | Of note; a low-EM signature probe was deployed from the Tiger on Commander Thelev's orders during the retreat. It has begun taking snapshots of the station and its surrounding ships, then transmitting the information in hard-to-trace microbursts to the fleet. Presumably the vaadwaur are aware of it, but it is programmed to move after every transmission and is almost impossible to see on sensors. It is unlikely to evade detection forever, but for the moment it is providing valuable intelligence to the remaining Starfleet units. The idea that the Vaadwaur know we are watching them and they can do nothing will provide some measure of comfort, I am sure. | ||
Our thoughts are with those civilians and Federation personnel who are wounded, or who have lost loved ones in the recent strife. | Our thoughts are with those civilians and Federation personnel who are wounded, or who have lost loved ones in the recent strife. | ||
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Report ends. | Report ends. | ||
-- Ensign Alleran Tan. | -- Ensign [[Tan, Alleran|Alleran Tan]]. | ||
[[Category:Conflicts]] | [[Category:Conflicts]] | ||