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| part_of = the [[Dominion War]] |
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| image = Akira orbital weapon platform.jpg |
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| date = [[2374]] |
| date = [[2374]] |
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| location = [[Chin'toka system]] |
| location = [[Chin'toka system]] |
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− | | result = Tactical [[Federation Alliance]] victory<br />Chin'toka system captured by Federation |
+ | | result = Tactical [[Federation Alliance]] victory<br />Chin'toka system captured by Federation |
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| combatant1 = '''[[Federation Alliance]]''' |
| combatant1 = '''[[Federation Alliance]]''' |
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+ | :{{Federation}}<br />[[Klingon Empire]]<br />[[Romulan Star Empire]] |
| commander1 = [[General]] [[Martok]]<br />[[Captain]] [[Benjamin Sisko]]<br />[[Major]] [[Kira Nerys]] |
| commander1 = [[General]] [[Martok]]<br />[[Captain]] [[Benjamin Sisko]]<br />[[Major]] [[Kira Nerys]] |
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+ | | strength1 =≥1 {{class|Defiant}} starship<br /> ≥5 {{class|Akira}} starships<br />≥5 {{class|Galaxy}} starships<br /> ≥1 [[Ambassador class]] starship <br />≥6 {{class|Excelsior}} starships<br />≥5 {{class|Miranda}} starships<br />≥20 [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey|Klingon Birds-of-Prey]]<br />≥8 {{class|Vor'cha}} attack cruisers<br />≥11 {{class|D'deridex}} Warbirds |
− | | losses1 = Heavy, including:<br /> 18 |
+ | | losses1 = Heavy, including at least:<br /> 18 Klingon warships (including 4 Birds of Prey and 3 ''Vor'cha''-class attack cruisers)<br /> 2 ''Akira''-class starships <br /> 1 ''Miranda''-class starship <br /> 1 ''Excelsior''-class starship <br /> 2 ''D'deridex''-class warbirds |
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− | | combatant2 = '''[[Dominion |
+ | | combatant2 = '''[[Dominion]]''' |
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+ | :[[Jem'Hadar]]<br />[[Cardassian Union]] |
| commander2 = [[Weyoun]]<br />[[Legate]] [[Damar]] |
| commander2 = [[Weyoun]]<br />[[Legate]] [[Damar]] |
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− | | strength2 =Several hundred [[orbital weapon platform]]s<br />5 [[Jem'Hadar attack ship]] squadrons ( |
+ | | strength2 = Several hundred [[orbital weapon platform]]s<br />5 [[Jem'Hadar attack ship]] squadrons (≥16 ships) |
− | | losses2 = All weapon platforms <br /> All Jem'Hadar attack ships |
+ | | losses2 = All weapon platforms <br /> All Jem'Hadar attack ships |
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− | The '''First Battle of Chin'toka''' was the first offensive launched by |
+ | The '''First Battle of Chin'toka''' was the first offensive launched by the [[Federation Alliance]] into [[Cardassian]] territory during the [[Dominion War]]. The battle, fought in late [[2374]], was a tactical and psychological victory for the Allies, but failed to lead to a general invasion of Cardassian space. ({{DS9|Tears of the Prophets}}) The system remained under almost constant siege by Dominion forces until it was retaken following the Dominion's [[Dominion-Breen Alliance|alliance with the Breen]] in 2375. ({{DS9|The Changing Face of Evil}}) |
== Prelude == |
== Prelude == |
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+ | Apart from the short and successful campaign to retake [[starbase]] [[Deep Space 9]] during [[Operation Return]] about eight months previously, the [[Federation]] and [[Klingon Empire]] was fighting a wholly defensive war. Key Federation planets such as [[Betazed]] and [[Benzar]] fell to the [[Jem'Hadar]], while the core worlds of [[Vulcan (planet)|Vulcan]], [[Alpha Centauri]], and [[Earth]] were coming into range of the Dominion war machine. |
− | However, with the sudden entry of the [[Romulan]] |
+ | However, with the sudden entry of the [[Romulan Star Empire]] into the war ({{DS9|In the Pale Moonlight}}), the allies had enough combined firepower to launch a full offensive on Dominion-held territory. [[Starfleet Command]], in conjunction with the [[Klingon]] and [[Romulan]] high commands, agreed that the war could be won only by taking the war into enemy territory. |
[[File:Chintoka tactical map.jpg|thumb|left|The invasion plan]] |
[[File:Chintoka tactical map.jpg|thumb|left|The invasion plan]] |
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The [[Chin'toka system]], located on the [[Cardassian border]], was chosen because the Dominion had drastically weakened the complement of warships defending the system – only five [[squadron]]s of [[Jem'Hadar attack ship]]s were left to defend Chin'toka, while the rest were sent to fight on the Romulan border. Admiral [[William Ross|Ross]], General [[Martok]], and Senator [[Letant]] ordered an immediate buildup of warships at Deep Space 9 for an attack on Chin'toka. |
The [[Chin'toka system]], located on the [[Cardassian border]], was chosen because the Dominion had drastically weakened the complement of warships defending the system – only five [[squadron]]s of [[Jem'Hadar attack ship]]s were left to defend Chin'toka, while the rest were sent to fight on the Romulan border. Admiral [[William Ross|Ross]], General [[Martok]], and Senator [[Letant]] ordered an immediate buildup of warships at Deep Space 9 for an attack on Chin'toka. |
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⚫ | However, the Chin'toka System was not left as undefended as the allies believed. The Cardassians had developed a new type of [[orbital weapon platform]] that compressed a huge amount of weaponry into an independently |
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⚫ | However, the Chin'toka System was not left as undefended as the allies believed. The Cardassians had developed a new type of [[orbital weapon platform]] that compressed a huge amount of weaponry into an independently deployable hull barely fifty meters long. The platforms were protected by [[regenerative force field]]s, and armed with 3 heavy [[disruptor]] cannons and 1,000 [[plasma torpedo]]es. Hundreds of the platforms were placed around the two inhabited planets in the Chin'toka system. |
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The allies' intelligence detected the deployment of these weapons barely three days before they were scheduled to go online. However, because of the lack of other vulnerable targets, the decision was made to take the small window of opportunity available and attempt to destroy the platforms before they became operational. |
The allies' intelligence detected the deployment of these weapons barely three days before they were scheduled to go online. However, because of the lack of other vulnerable targets, the decision was made to take the small window of opportunity available and attempt to destroy the platforms before they became operational. |
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+ | == The battle == |
As the combined fleet entered the Chin'toka System, it seemed as if the allies' projections had been true – Chin'toka was practically undefended and the automated defenses were off-line. Quick victory appeared within reach, with the odds overwhelmingly in the allies' favor. |
As the combined fleet entered the Chin'toka System, it seemed as if the allies' projections had been true – Chin'toka was practically undefended and the automated defenses were off-line. Quick victory appeared within reach, with the odds overwhelmingly in the allies' favor. |
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[[File:Vorcha class destroyed.jpg|thumb|left|A ''Vor'cha''-class attack cruiser is destroyed by the Jem'Hadar]] |
[[File:Vorcha class destroyed.jpg|thumb|left|A ''Vor'cha''-class attack cruiser is destroyed by the Jem'Hadar]] |
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− | [[File:USS Galaxy.jpg|thumb|The USS ''Galaxy'' and a Cardassian orbital weapon platform exchange weapons fire |
+ | [[File:USS Galaxy.jpg|thumb|The USS ''Galaxy'' and a Cardassian orbital weapon platform exchange weapons fire]] |
The small contingent of Jem'Hadar attack ships defending the system had little care for the odds, though, and brazenly attacked the fleet's flank. In the space of just two minutes, the Jem'Hadar ships managed to cripple or destroy at least 15 Klingon warships – many by ramming the Klingons directly. Undaunted, the fleet advanced into the midst of the deactivated platforms and proceeded to demolish them without resistance. |
The small contingent of Jem'Hadar attack ships defending the system had little care for the odds, though, and brazenly attacked the fleet's flank. In the space of just two minutes, the Jem'Hadar ships managed to cripple or destroy at least 15 Klingon warships – many by ramming the Klingons directly. Undaunted, the fleet advanced into the midst of the deactivated platforms and proceeded to demolish them without resistance. |
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− | However, the |
+ | However, the [[Cardassian]]s were able to get the weapon platforms on-line before the allied fleet had a chance to destroy too many of them. The orbital weapons platforms' effect proved devastating – protected by their powerful regenerative shields, the Cardassians could pour heavy fire upon the attacking fleet while suffering practically no losses themselves. Several dozen starships were disabled or destroyed by the platforms' furious barrage. Rather than retreat, however, Captain Sisko chose to continue the fight, correctly believing that if the defense platforms could be defeated, then the system would fall to the allies. |
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− | The orbital weapons platforms' effect proved devastating – protected by their powerful regenerative shields, the Cardassians could pour heavy fire upon the attacking fleet while suffering practically no losses themselves. Several dozen starships were disabled or destroyed by the platforms' furious barrage. Rather than retreat, however, Captain Sisko chose to continue the fight, correctly believing that if the defense platforms could be defeated, then the system would fall to the allies. |
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In the chaos of the battle, an unusual anomaly was detected by [[Elim Garak]] – none of the weapons platforms carried their own power source, but were instead powered by a single central generator. This generator was located on a small [[asteroid]]al [[moon]] in a low orbit around one of the two inhabited Chin'toka planets. If it could be destroyed, the platforms would be powerless. |
In the chaos of the battle, an unusual anomaly was detected by [[Elim Garak]] – none of the weapons platforms carried their own power source, but were instead powered by a single central generator. This generator was located on a small [[asteroid]]al [[moon]] in a low orbit around one of the two inhabited Chin'toka planets. If it could be destroyed, the platforms would be powerless. |
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The allies attempted a frontal assault, but proved unable to penetrate the asteroid's defensive shields even with the sustained fire from multiple starships. Chief [[Miles O'Brien]] of the {{USS|Defiant|2370}} proposed tricking the automated platforms to fire on their own power source. Using the ship's [[deflector array]], O'Brien imprinted a Federation [[warp signature]] on the generator, making it appear as if it were an enemy vessel. The orbiting platforms immediately locked onto this large new signal, pouring fire into the asteroid and quickly destroying it. |
The allies attempted a frontal assault, but proved unable to penetrate the asteroid's defensive shields even with the sustained fire from multiple starships. Chief [[Miles O'Brien]] of the {{USS|Defiant|2370}} proposed tricking the automated platforms to fire on their own power source. Using the ship's [[deflector array]], O'Brien imprinted a Federation [[warp signature]] on the generator, making it appear as if it were an enemy vessel. The orbiting platforms immediately locked onto this large new signal, pouring fire into the asteroid and quickly destroying it. |
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− | Without more incoming power, the orbital platforms quickly fell silent and were once again easy targets for the allied fleet. Once the grid was shut down and thus posed no more threat |
+ | Without more incoming power, the orbital platforms quickly fell silent and were once again easy targets for the allied fleet. Once the grid was shut down and thus posed no more threat, General Martok began transporting ground troops to the surface of both planets. ({{DS9|Tears of the Prophets}}) |
− | + | {{bginfo|It is unclear if the allies destroyed all the deactivated orbital weapon platforms they encountered at Chintoka or captured some and took them back to their respective homeworlds for further study. However, Federation starships are seen destroying at least some of the platforms at the end of the battle.}} |
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| NX-74205 |
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| {{USS|Galaxy}} |
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| NCC-70637 |
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| {{USS|Hood|Excelsior class}} |
| {{USS|Hood|Excelsior class}} |
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| NCC-42296 |
| NCC-42296 |
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| {{USS|Nautilus}} |
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| NCC-31910 |
| NCC-31910 |
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| {{USS|ShirKahr}} |
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| NCC-31905 |
| NCC-31905 |
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| {{USS|Tian An Men}} |
| {{USS|Tian An Men}} |
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| NCC-21382 |
| NCC-21382 |
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| {{USS|Valley Forge}} |
| {{USS|Valley Forge}} |
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| NCC-43305 |
| NCC-43305 |
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| {{USS|Venture}} |
| {{USS|Venture}} |
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| NCC-71854 |
| NCC-71854 |
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⚫ | Although the hoped-for grand offensive into Dominion territory failed to develop after Chin'toka, the battle nevertheless had major consequences for the conduct of the remainder of the war. The Dominion faced their first major defeat since operation Return six months previously, as well as the spectacular failure of the orbital weapons platforms, which had been a key plan for the Cardassians to upgrade their defensive capabilities. |
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− | *Several other [[unnamed Klingon Birds-of-Prey]], at least three lost |
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− | *At least 7 {{ShipClass|D'deridex}} [[warbird]]s, at least two lost |
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− | *2+ {{ShipClass|Akira}} [[starship]]s, both lost |
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− | *Several other [[unnamed Excelsior class starships|unnamed ''Excelsior''-class starships]] |
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− | *Several other [[unnamed Galaxy class starships|unnamed ''Galaxy''-class starships]] |
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− | *At least three {{ShipClass|Vor'cha}} [[battle cruiser]]s, at least three lost |
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− | *At least 1 Steamrunner class ship |
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⚫ | Perhaps most importantly, however, the allies had the opportunity to examine large caches of Dominion weapons and technology, most notably [[AR-558|Relay Station AR-558]], which provided a crucial boost on the allies' knowledge of enemy capabilities. However, although the Chin'toka system was nominally in Federation control, it was constantly under attack by Dominion forces. ({{DS9|The Siege of AR-558}}) |
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⚫ | Although the hoped-for grand offensive into Dominion territory failed to develop after Chin'toka, the battle nevertheless had major consequences for the conduct of the remainder of the war. The Dominion |
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⚫ | Ultimately, the first Battle of Chin'toka proved to have the most impact in terms of morale, as well as reversing the nearly-constant Dominion advances of the preceding six months as more Jem'Hadar had to be diverted for defensive reinforcements. Although the system was lost to the Dominion in the [[Second Battle of Chin'toka]] approximately eight months later, Chin'toka had played an important role in the course of the war. |
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⚫ | Perhaps most importantly, however, the allies had the opportunity to examine large caches of Dominion weapons and technology |
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Revision as of 16:21, 7 February 2015
The First Battle of Chin'toka was the first offensive launched by the Federation Alliance into Cardassian territory during the Dominion War. The battle, fought in late 2374, was a tactical and psychological victory for the Allies, but failed to lead to a general invasion of Cardassian space. (DS9: "Tears of the Prophets") The system remained under almost constant siege by Dominion forces until it was retaken following the Dominion's alliance with the Breen in 2375. (DS9: "The Changing Face of Evil")
Prelude
Apart from the short and successful campaign to retake starbase Deep Space 9 during Operation Return about eight months previously, the Federation and Klingon Empire was fighting a wholly defensive war. Key Federation planets such as Betazed and Benzar fell to the Jem'Hadar, while the core worlds of Vulcan, Alpha Centauri, and Earth were coming into range of the Dominion war machine.
However, with the sudden entry of the Romulan Star Empire into the war (DS9: "In the Pale Moonlight"), the allies had enough combined firepower to launch a full offensive on Dominion-held territory. Starfleet Command, in conjunction with the Klingon and Romulan high commands, agreed that the war could be won only by taking the war into enemy territory.
The Chin'toka system, located on the Cardassian border, was chosen because the Dominion had drastically weakened the complement of warships defending the system – only five squadrons of Jem'Hadar attack ships were left to defend Chin'toka, while the rest were sent to fight on the Romulan border. Admiral Ross, General Martok, and Senator Letant ordered an immediate buildup of warships at Deep Space 9 for an attack on Chin'toka.
However, the Chin'toka System was not left as undefended as the allies believed. The Cardassians had developed a new type of orbital weapon platform that compressed a huge amount of weaponry into an independently deployable hull barely fifty meters long. The platforms were protected by regenerative force fields, and armed with 3 heavy disruptor cannons and 1,000 plasma torpedoes. Hundreds of the platforms were placed around the two inhabited planets in the Chin'toka system.
The allies' intelligence detected the deployment of these weapons barely three days before they were scheduled to go online. However, because of the lack of other vulnerable targets, the decision was made to take the small window of opportunity available and attempt to destroy the platforms before they became operational.
The battle
As the combined fleet entered the Chin'toka System, it seemed as if the allies' projections had been true – Chin'toka was practically undefended and the automated defenses were off-line. Quick victory appeared within reach, with the odds overwhelmingly in the allies' favor.
The small contingent of Jem'Hadar attack ships defending the system had little care for the odds, though, and brazenly attacked the fleet's flank. In the space of just two minutes, the Jem'Hadar ships managed to cripple or destroy at least 15 Klingon warships – many by ramming the Klingons directly. Undaunted, the fleet advanced into the midst of the deactivated platforms and proceeded to demolish them without resistance.
However, the Cardassians were able to get the weapon platforms on-line before the allied fleet had a chance to destroy too many of them. The orbital weapons platforms' effect proved devastating – protected by their powerful regenerative shields, the Cardassians could pour heavy fire upon the attacking fleet while suffering practically no losses themselves. Several dozen starships were disabled or destroyed by the platforms' furious barrage. Rather than retreat, however, Captain Sisko chose to continue the fight, correctly believing that if the defense platforms could be defeated, then the system would fall to the allies.
In the chaos of the battle, an unusual anomaly was detected by Elim Garak – none of the weapons platforms carried their own power source, but were instead powered by a single central generator. This generator was located on a small asteroidal moon in a low orbit around one of the two inhabited Chin'toka planets. If it could be destroyed, the platforms would be powerless.
The allies attempted a frontal assault, but proved unable to penetrate the asteroid's defensive shields even with the sustained fire from multiple starships. Chief Miles O'Brien of the USS Defiant proposed tricking the automated platforms to fire on their own power source. Using the ship's deflector array, O'Brien imprinted a Federation warp signature on the generator, making it appear as if it were an enemy vessel. The orbiting platforms immediately locked onto this large new signal, pouring fire into the asteroid and quickly destroying it.
Without more incoming power, the orbital platforms quickly fell silent and were once again easy targets for the allied fleet. Once the grid was shut down and thus posed no more threat, General Martok began transporting ground troops to the surface of both planets. (DS9: "Tears of the Prophets")
Starships present
The following is a partial list of Federation Alliance starships present at the battle.
Ship Name | Registry | Class |
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USS Defiant | NX-74205 | Defiant-class |
USS Galaxy | NCC-70637 | Galaxy-class |
USS Hood | NCC-42296 | Excelsior-class |
USS Nautilus | NCC-31910 | Miranda-class |
IKS Rotarran | N/A | Klingon Bird-of-Prey |
USS ShirKahr | NCC-31905 | Miranda-class |
USS Tian An Men | NCC-21382 | Miranda-class |
USS Valley Forge | NCC-43305 | Excelsior-class |
USS Venture | NCC-71854 | Galaxy-class |
Aftermath
Although the hoped-for grand offensive into Dominion territory failed to develop after Chin'toka, the battle nevertheless had major consequences for the conduct of the remainder of the war. The Dominion faced their first major defeat since operation Return six months previously, as well as the spectacular failure of the orbital weapons platforms, which had been a key plan for the Cardassians to upgrade their defensive capabilities.
Perhaps most importantly, however, the allies had the opportunity to examine large caches of Dominion weapons and technology, most notably Relay Station AR-558, which provided a crucial boost on the allies' knowledge of enemy capabilities. However, although the Chin'toka system was nominally in Federation control, it was constantly under attack by Dominion forces. (DS9: "The Siege of AR-558")
Ultimately, the first Battle of Chin'toka proved to have the most impact in terms of morale, as well as reversing the nearly-constant Dominion advances of the preceding six months as more Jem'Hadar had to be diverted for defensive reinforcements. Although the system was lost to the Dominion in the Second Battle of Chin'toka approximately eight months later, Chin'toka had played an important role in the course of the war.
Major battles of the Dominion War |
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2373: Second Battle of Deep Space 9 • Battle of Torros III |
2374: Battle of the Tyra system • Operation Return • Battle of Betazed • Liberation of Benzar • First Battle of Chin'toka |
2375: Destruction of Monac shipyard • Raid on Trelka V • Siege of AR-558 • Battle of Ricktor Prime • Invasion of Septimus III • Breen attack on Earth • Second Battle of Chin'toka • Battle of Rondac III • Attack on Avenal VII • Battle of Cardassia |
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