Battle of Tau Ceti IV

CONFLICT
Battle of Tau Ceti IV (Part of the Earth-Romulan War)
Belligerents:	United Earth vs. Romulan Star Empire
Date(s):	June 20, 2156
Location(s):	Tau Ceti IV
Result:	Romulan victory
Casualties:	Atlantis (NX-05)

The Battle of Tau Ceti IV was a brief battle between the United Earth and Romulan Star Empire fought over Tau Ceti IV.

Background

As Earth gained it first victory at Berengaria and began amassing forces for the retaking of Deneva, Romulan supreme commander Valdore withdrew forces from Deneva in preparation for the invasion of Tau Ceti IV. As Coalition forces attacked Deneva, the Romulan forces moved to attack the lightened defenses at Tau Ceti IV. (ENT - The Romulan War novel: Beneath the Raptor's Wing)

The Battle

As the Romulan ships entered the system they blitzed the ships on patrol insystem, including the Atlantis (NX-05). They then began landing troops on the surface and establishing a foothold only 12 light years from Earth. (ENT - The Romulan War novel: Beneath the Raptor's Wing)

Aftermath

The Romulans were able to establish a foothold within close range of Earth causing United Earth leaders to establish a "Fortress Earth" policy, in which a large number of Starfleet vessels were to withdraw from outer areas so they could guard Earth and Alpha Centauri. (ENT - The Romulan War novel: Beneath the Raptor's Wing)