Battle of the Binary Stars

"We have suffered losses... but the Federation has suffered far more. Leaders, return to Qo'noS. Declare far and wide that the Klingon race fights as a united Empire once again!."

- T'Kuvma, 2256

The Battle of the Binary Stars, also known as the Battle of the Binaries, was the first opening battle of Federation-Klingon War of 2256.

Prelude
Eleven years after the Battle of Donatu V in 2245, T'Kuvma ordered his House's flagship to disable a interstellar relay near Gamma Hydra in order to lure a Starfleet vessel in order to provoke a war between the Federation and Klingon Empire. The USS Shenzhou (NCC-1227) under Captain Philippa Georgiou investigated the relay. The Shenzhou 's XO, Commander Michael Burnham investigated the relay and discovered that the Klingons were there. She then came under attack by the Klingon and killed him in self-defense.

Following Burnham's return to the Shenzhou, Georgiou then had distress call to other Starfleet vessels in the area and informed them off the Klingons' incursion. Following Rejac's funeral, T'Kuvma then lit the Beacon of Kahless to call upon the 24 great houses of the Empire and it's high council. During this time, Commander Burnham, under the advice of Ambassador Sarek, tried to talk Captain Georgiou into firing at the klingons. However, when Georgiou refused, Burnham subdued her and attempted to order the crew to open fire. Burnham was then sent to the brig for mutiny.

The Battle
When 10 starfleet vessels under Admiral arrived, T'Kuvma then claimed to discuss a truce but used it to destroy the USS Europa.