Liberation of Strageus

The Liberation of Strageus, or the Second Battle of Strageus, was the final skirmish of the Bane Crisis. It led to the recapturing of Strageus by Republic forces.

Lead Up to Battle
Following the defeats of the Disciples of Bane at Eriadu and Phark, most of their fprces surrendered to the Republic. However, at Strageus, the last ships of the Disciples gathered for a final stand, with a large force of automated gun turrets that could obliterate a sizeable fleet. However Admiral Clamore, commander of the Republic fleet in the area was ordered to take the planet.

In order to capture the planet, Clamore sent Colonel Granthum, who had been captured at Phark, in to attempt to end the conflict bloodlessly. Granthum flew his personal cruiser into the space around Strageus and contacted the commander there. While he talked to the commander, his technicians hacked into the turret control system and Granthum used his command code to shut them down. At that point, Clamore's fleet emerged from hyperspace.

The Battle
Seeing the large republic fleet baring down on them, the Disciples commander attempted to open fire with his gun turrets. However, when they failed he realised that Granthum had betrayed them and opened fire on Granthum's ship. Granthum's ship took heavy damage but he returned fire, damaging much of the Disciples's fleet.

As the Disciples's fleet had opened fire, Clamore launched his attack with his main force. Following an exchange of fire, the Disciples's commander realised that they couldn't win and surrendered, wnding the battle and the war.

Aftermathe
With the liberation of Strageus, the Bane Crisis was finally over. For his efforts, Granthum was acquitted of his crimes and given an honourable retirement.