Battle of Tau Ceti IV

{{Conflict infobox }} The Battle of Tau Ceti IV was a brief battle between the United Earth and Romulan Star Empire fought over Tau Ceti IV.
 * conflict name=Battle of Tau Ceti IV
 * part of=the Earth-Romulan War
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 * belligerent1=United Earth
 * belligerent2=Romulan Star Empire
 * date=2156
 * location=Tau Ceti IV
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 * result=Romulan victory
 * casualties=Atlantis {NX-05)

Background
As Earth gained it first victory at Berengaria and began amassing forces for the retaking of Deneva, Romulan supreme commander Valdore withdrew forces from Deneva in preparation for the invasion of Tau Ceti IV. As Coalition forces attacked Deneva, the Romulan forces moved to attack the lightened defenses at Tau Ceti IV. 

The Battle
As the Romulan ships entered the system they blitzed the ships on patrol insystem, including the Atlantis (NX-05). They then began landing troops on the surface and establishing a foothold only 12 light years from Earth. 

Aftermath
The Romulans were able to establish a foothold within close range of Earth causing United Earth leaders to establish a "Fortress Earth" policy, in which a large number of Starfleet vessels were to withdraw from outer areas so they could guard Earth and Alpha Centauri.