Battle of Cul-Huq (Cruentusian War)

The  was a major battle of the Cruentusian War, and arguably a major turning point. It occured when Carsal Redharn noticed that the Srav Federation was setting up a major base on the idyllic world of Cul-Huq, which was rich in resources. He planned a major assault on the world, deciding that it would better serve Necasian assets. However, his treachrous commander Askar Invado saw to it that the Sravs gained intelligence about the planned assault, and made sure that pre-battle Necasian sabotage did not work. When the Necasians arrived at the planet, they met with a large Srav force. As a battle raged in space, the Necasians managed to land on the world, where they engaged Srav forces. A group Savi Alliance mercenaries was also present, however, and got caught in the crossfire, and began fighting both sides. Eventually, however, with the loss of several Necasian ships and therefore a large part of their anti-missile laser countermeasures, Ivran Gresev, the Srav commander, lost patience and ordered a full nuking of half the planet. Nearly all of the Necasian and Savi forces, as well as some Srav troops, were annhilated. After the battle, Redharn recieved most of the blame for the defeat, and Askar used it to call for a new leader, starting great political turmoil amongst the Necasians that would lead to civil war.