Battle of Galhemna

The Battle of Galhemna was a naval engagement between the allied Red Hand, Askanj Principality, United Earth Confederacy forces and the Compact of Species in the system of Galhemna. The alliance, initiated by Red One, attacked Galhemna's manufacturing facilities with the intent to prevent Operation Sundial from coming to fruition. The battle resulted with the destruction of the Chariots Resolve of Tithrak and Shield of Civilization, along with most of Galhemna's industry and shipyards. Additionally, Red One was able to steal over 100 ships from Galhemna to be repurposed for her own ends.

Background
Galhemna was a major manufacturing and fortress system in the Veiled Reaches of the Compact, responsible for supporting much of the Compact's industry and military operation in the local area. Operation Sundial was a Compact initiative to secretly construct three Chariots near the Compact-Principality boarder in order to launch a surprise attack on already weakened Principality lines occupied elsewhere. Red One had identified Galhemna as a potential "lynchpin" system years before Sundial neared completion, however was unable to launch any effective attacks due to a lack of resources and desire to remain away from the Compact's attention.

Aftermath
With all three Chariots of Sundial destroyed along with most of the fleet Galhemna was constructing, and several new capabilities revealed by Red's borrowed Naiad weapons, the Compact was forced to reevaluate their plans for both their shadow war against Nemesis and the war against the Askanj Principality. Soon after the battle concluded, a Triarch was sent to the Principality to negotiate a temporary ceasefire as they dealt with Nemesis and her fleet.