Battle of Icarus IV

The Battle of Icarus IV was an infamous tragic battle that was made by the Romulan Star Empire against the Federation.

The conflict consisted of the first Romulan cloak penetration mission across the Romulan Neutral Zone. The battle consisted of probing attacks against the Earth outposts that were present along the border. Commander Keras would have been successful if not for the encounter with the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701). Despite the use of Plasma torpedoes and the cloaking device, Keras's ship would be crippled. Instead of surrendering or facing capture by Starfleet, Keras would engage the auto destruct and die in the battle. This defeat would dishonor Keras's House and stop further Romulan expansion for sometime.

It would be remembered and told to every Romulan since they were children. (TOS novel: The Return)