Battle of Ahlam

The was a naval battle fought near Ahlam in during the Alusian-Shantine War.
== Summary ==
The Alusian navy staged a highly effective fighting retreat in the first phase of the battle, destroying the bulk of the inexperienced Shantine raiders. Alusian communications and morale then failed in the critical moment, giving the Shantine elite ships the opportunity to sow confusion and precipitate a rout.
== Aftermath ==
The battle ended with the Shantine navy controlling etheric space around Ahlam on Ley Line 5, after grievous casualties on both sides. Each side detonated two null bombs over the course of the engagement, with a total of over seven million deaths reported from the battle as fleets crewed by millions annihilated each other.
The Alusian forces at Ahlam remained in control of the planet, though a Kirvan insurgency led by the Knights of Adarnum would seize arms depots and strike at isolated garrison positions, ultimately threatening the supply lines from Ahlam's interior gate to the capital district and the Shantine-facing gate.
Category:Battles