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| + | | conflict_name = Battle of Betazed |
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| + | | part_of = the [[Dominion War]] |
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| + | | image = Battle of Betazed schematic.jpg |
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| + | | imagecap = Schematic of Dominion forces crossing Federation border |
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| + | | date = [[2374]] |
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| + | | location = [[Betazed]] system |
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| + | | result = Decisive Dominion victory<br />Betazed system captured by the Dominion |
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| + | | combatant1 = '''[[Federation Alliance]]''' |
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| + | :{{Federation}}<br />[[Klingon Empire]] |
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| + | | strength1 = Tenth fleet |
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| + | | losses1 = Unknown |
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| + | | combatant2 = '''[[Dominion]]''' |
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| + | :[[Jem'Hadar]]<br />[[Cardassian Union]] |
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| + | | strength2 = Unknown |
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| + | | losses2 = Light |
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| + | }} |
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| + | ==The battle== |
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| − | The [[Jem'Hadar]] had secretly assembled a large invasion force in the [[Kalandra sector]], which [[Starfleet]] had believed was too far from Dominion territory to represent a major threat. At the same time, the [[Tenth Fleet]] was caught out of position at the start of the invasion during a training exercise. The disadvantage was compounded by the relative weakness of Betazed's antiquated defenses. |
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| + | The Dominion assembled their forces in the [[Kalandra sector]], which [[Starfleet Intelligence]] had believed was too far from their supply lines to present a major threat. The attack caught the [[Tenth Fleet]], assigned to protect Betazed and its outlying colonies, out of position on a training exercise. The Dominion met little resistance from Betazed's own antiquated and undermanned defenses, and was able to conquer the planet in a mere ten hours. |
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| + | Beyond the immediate loss of a major Federation member planet, the battle had dire strategic implications for the Federation. With Betazed under its control, the Dominion was now in a position to strike at the heart of Federation territory, including such core worlds as [[Andor]], [[Tellar]], [[Alpha Centauri]], and {{dis|Vulcan|planet}}. ({{DS9|In the Pale Moonlight}}) |
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| − | Ultimately, the Dominion conquered the planet and its outlying colonies in only ten hours — a humiliating defeat for the Federation. ([[DS9]]: "[[In the Pale Moonlight]]") |
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| + | ==Aftermath== |
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| + | A few weeks later, the Dominion had solidified its hold on the Kalandra Sector and were trying to establish a supply line running through Betazoid space into the [[Argolis Cluster]], which would allow them to launch an attack on {{dis|Vulcan|planet}}. Starfleet planned to have the [[Seventh Fleet]] intercept them near the [[Tibor Nebula]]. ({{DS9|The Reckoning}}) |
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| + | == Appendices == |
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| + | The story is continued in ''[[The Battle of Betazed]]'', a novel that tells of the fight to recapture Betazed from the Dominion in detail. [[Elias Vaughn]], [[Deep Space 9]]'s new [[first officer]] in the ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' [[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (Pocket)#relaunch|relaunch novels]], is instrumental in helping the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}} crew retake the planet. |
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| + | [[bg:Битка за Бетазед]] |
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| + | [[cs:Bitva o Betazed]] |
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| + | [[ja:ベータゼットの戦い]] |
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| + | [[nl:Slag om Betazed]] |
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| + | [[Category:Conflicts|Betazed, Battle of]] |
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Revision as of 00:49, 5 November 2015
The Battle of Betazed was a surprise Dominion offensive against the Federation member world of Betazed during the Dominion War in 2374. It was an unmitigated disaster for the Federation and its allies, plunging the war into its darkest hour.
The battle
The Dominion assembled their forces in the Kalandra sector, which Starfleet Intelligence had believed was too far from their supply lines to present a major threat. The attack caught the Tenth Fleet, assigned to protect Betazed and its outlying colonies, out of position on a training exercise. The Dominion met little resistance from Betazed's own antiquated and undermanned defenses, and was able to conquer the planet in a mere ten hours.
Beyond the immediate loss of a major Federation member planet, the battle had dire strategic implications for the Federation. With Betazed under its control, the Dominion was now in a position to strike at the heart of Federation territory, including such core worlds as Andor, Tellar, Alpha Centauri, and Vulcan. (DS9: "In the Pale Moonlight")
Aftermath
A few weeks later, the Dominion had solidified its hold on the Kalandra Sector and were trying to establish a supply line running through Betazoid space into the Argolis Cluster, which would allow them to launch an attack on Vulcan. Starfleet planned to have the Seventh Fleet intercept them near the Tibor Nebula. (DS9: "The Reckoning")
Later in 2374, the Second Fleet launched at least three attacks against the Dominion occupation forces, but were unable to make progress due to the Dominion continually reinforcing and fortifying their positions on the planet. (DS9: "The Sound of Her Voice")
| 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 |
Appendices
Apocrypha
In Tales of the Dominion War, the short story "The Ceremony of Innocence is Drowned" tells of what Lwaxana Troi was doing up to the battle and invasion, including mentioning the unfortunate yet heroic death of Mister Homn.
The story is continued in The Battle of Betazed, a novel that tells of the fight to recapture Betazed from the Dominion in detail. Elias Vaughn, Deep Space 9's new first officer in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine relaunch novels, is instrumental in helping the USS Enterprise-E crew retake the planet.