Klingon/Romulan War

The biggest and nastiest war in the quest to date, which had the players limited to a spectator role as the Federation has treaties with both parties that required us to stay out of it. Millions of tonnes of star ships and thousands of naval personal lost, for a result that pleases neither side.

Cause for the War
The two sides viewed the accelerating growth of the Federation with fear, and looked at absorbing their neighbour as the quickest method to stay in competition. With the Federation busy with a near war with Cardassia, the only issue was who would strike the first blow ...

2315
The major initial offensives are being made on the far Tailward front, known to the Klingons as the Iw'lojmIt front for the Blood Gate nebula in that region, where a powerful Klingon Fleet seemingly opened hostilities, catching the Romulan defenders by surprise. Lightly defended systems fell, including one of the prizes, a large mining colony known as Alixros. A more central front by the Paskan Quasar also saw major action, but Klingon progress has been slow.

Much of the fighting has been marked by wide-ranging infiltration by wolf packs of Birds of Prey, from both sides, with surprise assaults occurring on many worlds, and accounting for many transports.

Approximate Romulan losses:
5 Birds of Prey 1 Science Ship 3 D7 Cruisers

3 Civilian Ships 5 Cargo Ships 2 Freighters 1 Engineering Ship

At least 1 Heavy Warbird has been significantly damaged.

Notably, a new Romulan Escort design is reportedly under construction, designed to replace the aging Birds of Prey, which are proving too SR-intensive to produce in the required numbers.

Approximate Klingon losses:
8 Birds of Prey Mk1 4 Birds of Prey Mk2 4 K'tinga

5 Civilian Ships 6 Cargo Ships 1 Troop Transport 1 Research Cruiser

Iberius Front
Combatants Heavy - Major action A Klingon assault on Vinum Starbase was recently launched. However it was a costly failure, being beaten back with considerable losses after a genius defensive plan by the Romulan command staff saw the Klingon fleet divided and defeated in detail. Now the Ginok Pah system is in danger of falling to the Romulan counter-attack.

Key Objectives The Iberius System - A Major Romulan World, with one of the largest shipyards outside of Romulus The Vinum Starbase - The Gateway to the Iberius system, a tough obstacle The Ginok Pah System - A heavily reinforced outpost protecting Tholinium mines The Hadab System - The Starbase that controls the shipping lanes back to Qon'os

Romulan Star Empire Advantage

Paskan Front
Combatants Mothidium fell to a powerful Klingon assault, causing the Romulan Paskan fleet to fall back further. This problem was exacerbated when subsequent to the Battle of Mothidium, a daring raid destroyed industrial sites at Ivix.

Major Objectives Ivix - A sparsely inhabited colony, but a major fleet hub. Formerly a key industrial site. Pompara - One of the major worlds, has been raided on a couple occasions Mothidum - A minor colony with strong outposts, hub of the Paskan Front for the Romulans Alixros - Originally a major Romulan colony, now captured by the Klingons, and the Romulans place a high priority on retaking it Path'loq - A Klingon system with civilian shipyards

Heavy Klingon Advantage

Blood Gate Front
Combatants Light Forces - With the masking presence of the nebula, it is easy for cloaked ships to cause mayhem, executing ambush and counter ambush A bloodied stalemate ensued as Birds of Prey on each side exchanged losses with little to show for their efforts. The Klingons had the edge in the exchanges, but not enough to risk an assault on Ocutis Starbase.

Major Objectives Ocutis Starbase - The last major stronghold left in the sector, which must be held Aniak System - A former Romulan Research colony, now destroyed, but which the Romulans would dearly like to recapture The Latch - A key system near the centre of the nebula that offers the best sensor vectors on the rest of the nebula - It was captured from the Romulans in the recent Klingon push Beta Kornak - The hub of Klingon activity at the base of the nebula

Slight Klingon Advantage

Frontier
On the far frontier, the Romulans continued to have an edge, recently destroying a K'tinga, and opening up a series of raids against Beta Kornak.

Slight Romulan Advantage

Romulan Losses
1 Devoras 1 Daljerra 8 Bird of Prey 1 D7 Cruiser

5 Cargo Ships 3 Freighters 2 Engineering

Klingon Losses
4 K'tinga 10 Bird of Prey 5 Bird of Prey II

2 Cargo Ships 2 Freighters 1 Engineering

Iberius Front
Combatants Heavy - Major action Vinum Starbase, which had held throughout the previous year as a bastion against Klingon attacks was captured in recent months following a surprise attack and a major offensive. Now the major system of Iberius is contested, with forces glaring at each other from between the orbits of the fifth and sixth planets.

Key Objectives The Levoc System - A minor colony world with an outpost and a weapons production facility supporting Iberius Fleet Yards The Iberius System - A Major Romulan World, with one of the largest shipyards outside of Romulus The Vinum Starbase - The Gateway to the Iberius system, a tough obstacle The Ginok Pah System - A heavily reinforced outpost protecting Tholinium mines The Hadab System - The Starbase that controls the shipping lanes back to Qon'os

Klingon Empire Advantage

Paskan Front
Combatants After the heavy Klingon progress, the Romulans have stymied their approach. Pompara was raided heavily, and the production facilities there barely defended, but it has been held, when earlier in the year it's fall seemed only a matter of days away.

Major Objectives Ivix - A sparsely inhabited colony, but a major fleet hub. Formerly a key industrial site. Pompara - One of the major worlds, has been raided on a couple occasions Mothidum - A minor colony with strong outposts, hub of the Paskan Front for the Romulans Alixros - Originally a major Romulan colony, now captured by the Klingons, and the Romulans place a high priority on retaking it Path'loq - A Klingon system with civilian shipyards

Slight Klingon Advantage

Blood Gate Front
Combatants Light Forces - With the masking presence of the nebula, it is easy for cloaked ships to cause mayhem, executing ambush and counter ambush A counter-attack on the Aniak System accomplished little, while the Ocutis System was briefly held, with surviving Romulan forces taking shelter under the defences of Ocutis IV. However, a relieving force drove the Klingons back out of the system, leaving both sides with little to show for the year beyond twisted metal and scrap.

Major Objectives Jarok's Beacon - Inhabited only by a Tal Shiar facility and a small logistical hub. The Tal Shiar facility was heavily damaged in a raid. Ocutis Starbase - The last major stronghold left in the sector, which must be held Aniak System - A former Romulan Research colony, now destroyed, but which the Romulans would dearly like to recapture The Latch - A key system near the centre of the nebula that offers the best sensor vectors on the rest of the nebula - It was captured from the Romulans in the recent Klingon push Beta Kornak - The hub of Klingon activity at the base of the nebula

Slight Klingon Advantage

Frontier
On the far frontier, the Romulans began a major push, entering through the lightly defended frontier and launching a series of devastating attacks, destroying key facilities and destroying several convoy ships.

Heavy Romulan Advantage

Romulan Losses
1 Starbase 3 Outposts

1 Daljerra 7 Bird of Prey 2 D7 Cruiser

6 Cargo Ships 3 Freighters 1 Engineering 1 Prospecting

Klingon Losses
2 Outposts

5 K'tinga 9 Bird of Prey 7 Bird of Prey II

9 Cargo Ships 6 Freighters 2 Engineering 1 Prospector 1 Troop Transport

Iberius Front
Combatants Very Heavy - Major action The conflict for the Iberius system was brutal, with much loss of life and ship. Repeated Klingon pushes were turned back, and Romulan defenders fought to their last breath to keep the crucial Iberius Fleet Yards secure. In the end, reinforcements arrived and a counter attack forced the Klingons from their operating bases at Iberius VI. They have returned to Vinum starbase to lick their wounds, but not before their wolfpacks took advantage of the weakened flank guards to devastate the industrial facilities at Levoc III.

Key Objectives The Levoc System - A minor colony world with an outpost and a weapons production facility supporting Iberius Fleet Yards - Devastated by Klingon Wolf Packs The Iberius System - A Major Romulan World, with one of the largest shipyards outside of Romulus The Vinum Starbase - The Gateway to the Iberius system, a tough obstacle The Ginok Pah System - A heavily reinforced outpost protecting Tholinium mines The Hadab System - The Starbase that controls the shipping lanes back to Qon'os

Klingon Empire Advantage

Paskan Front
Combatants Effectively Nil The entire Paskan Front was subject to a mystifying lack of action, with action limited to simply raiding attacks. Analysts believe that the cause was the meat-grinder like battle for the Iberius System, with forces from both sides being redirected into what our human analysts refer to as a Verdun-like scenario. Nonetheless, some raiding continued, and ships bearing material to Pompara came under fire on a few occasions.

Major Objectives Ivix - A sparsely inhabited colony, but a major fleet hub. Formerly a key industrial site. Pompara - One of the major worlds, has been raided on a couple occasions Mothidum - A minor colony with strong outposts, hub of the Paskan Front for the Romulans Alixros - Originally a major Romulan colony, now captured by the Klingons, and the Romulans place a high priority on retaking it Path'loq - A Klingon system with civilian shipyards

Neutral

Blood Gate Front
Combatants Light Forces - With the masking presence of the nebula, it is easy for cloaked ships to cause mayhem, executing ambush and counter ambush A renewed counter-attack on the Aniak system rendered results, driving back Klingon forces from the shattered remains of what was once a productive Romulan research facility. The news was widely broadcast on Romulan media, which were very hungry for good news out of a year of stalemate and high casualties. At the same time, Klingon raiders have been prolific, and Jarok's Beacon was destroyed, as were a number of support facilities around Ocutis Starbase.

Major Objectives Jarok's Beacon - Inhabited only by a Tal Shiar facility and a small logistical hub. The Tal Shiar facility was heavily damaged in a raid. Ocutis Starbase - The last major stronghold left in the sector, which must be held - Now damaged by raids. Aniak System - A former Romulan Research colony, now destroyed, which the Romulans have now recaptured The Latch - A key system near the centre of the nebula that offers the best sensor vectors on the rest of the nebula Beta Kornak - The hub of Klingon activity at the base of the nebula

Moderate Romulan Advantage

Frontier
The Romulan work on the Frontier continues, with daring strikes ranging as far as Qon'os itself. The full extent of this damage is not yet clear, but if it continues it may be sufficient to forces the Klingons on the defensive across the fronts. Resource stockpiles were also hit, hampering attempts to produce the new Tar'chak and B'rel classes.

Heavy Romulan Advantage

Romulan Losses
1 Outpost

2 Devoras 2 Daljerra 8 Bird of Prey 2 D7 Cruiser

11 Cargo Ships 3 Freighters 1 Engineering 1 Super-Freighter

Klingon Losses
2 Outposts

1 Tar'chak 8 K'tinga 8 Bird of Prey 9 Bird of Prey II

12 Cargo Ships 4 Freighters 2 Engineering 1 Colony Ship 1 Troop Transport

Iberius Front
Combatants Heavy Forces - Moderate action The Klingons are placing a stranglehold blockade around the Iberius system, making it devastatingly difficult to keep it supplied, delaying production in that system further. While an actual assault on Iberius was repulsed, the majority of the action has consisted of protracted convoy battles, falling principally on the Daljerras and K'tingas. Despite the Klingon noose, Iberius stands intact.

Key Objectives The Levoc System - A minor colony world with an outpost and a weapons production facility supporting Iberius Fleet Yards - Devastated by Klingon Wolf Packs The Iberius System - A Major Romulan World, with one of the largest shipyards outside of Romulus The Vinum Starbase - The Gateway to the Iberius system, a tough obstacle The Ginok Pah System - A heavily reinforced outpost protecting Tholinium mines The Hadab System - The Starbase that controls the shipping lanes back to Qon'os

Klingon Empire Advantage

Paskan Front
Combatants Limited Romulan Counter Offensives The Paskan Front was again quiet for most of the year, until a short but very sharp Romulan offensive caught Klingon defenders by surprise. Before the Klingon front commander knew what was happening, Mothidum had been retaken with outposts hurriedly constructed. In response the Klingons heavily fortified the Alixros system, not wanting to be drawn into a tit for tat attacking a minor colony world.

Major Objectives Ivix - A sparsely inhabited colony, but a major fleet hub. Formerly a key industrial site. Pompara - One of the major worlds, has been raided on a couple occasions Mothidum - A minor colony with strong outposts, hub of the Paskan Front for the Romulans Alixros - Originally a major Romulan colony, now captured by the Klingons, and the Romulans place a high priority on retaking it Path'loq - A Klingon system with civilian shipyards

Romulan Star Empire Advantage

Blood Gate Front
Combatants Heavy Forces - With the masking presence of the nebula, it is easy for cloaked ships to cause mayhem, executing ambush and counter ambush A potent Klingon offensive smashed into the Aniak system, prompting a tactical withdrawal when it became clear sufficient reinforcements would not arrive in time. However, this move avoided Romulan defeat in detail and allowed the reinforced fleet to hold the line once more at Ocutis.

Major Objectives Jarok's Beacon - Inhabited only by a Tal Shiar facility and a small logistical hub. The Tal Shiar facility was heavily damaged in a raid. Ocutis Starbase - The last major stronghold left in the sector, which must be held - Now damaged by raids. Aniak System - A former Romulan Research colony, now destroyed, which the Romulans have now recaptured The Latch - A key system near the centre of the nebula that offers the best sensor vectors on the rest of the nebula Beta Kornak - The hub of Klingon activity at the base of the nebula

Minor Romulan Advantage

Frontier
The much desired knockout blow did not materialise as Klingon forces rallied to stymie Romulan raiding efforts. Nonetheless, damage to resource production has been notable, which is hampering efforts to maintain production. Possibly more critical, it reduced the scale of attempted offensives in the Iberius and Blood Gate fronts, and prevented a rapid counter-offensive on the Paskan Front.

Moderate Romulan Advantage

Romulan Losses
1 Outpost

1 Devoras 3 Daljerra 2 Aehallh 6 Bird of Prey 1 D7 Cruiser

12 Cargo Ships 6 Civilian Ships 6 Freighters 1 Engineering

Klingon Losses
1 Outposts

1 Tar'chak 9 K'tinga 7 Bird of Prey 7 Bird of Prey II

16 Cargo Ships 7 Freighters 1 Engineering 1 Super-Freighter

Iberius Front
Combatants Heavy Forces - Heavy action A devastating offensive launched with strategic surprise collapsed the Romulan fleet, sending them fleeing in disarray. Before the situation could be retrieved, the Klingons had further overrun the Levoc, Rator, and Sanan Opek systems. They were rebuffed only at the battle of Nereid IV, the last major obstacle before Romulus. Near-suicidal counter-attacks and heroic sacrifices were required to halt the sudden Klingon tide.

Key Objectives Romulus - Capital world of the Romulan Star Empire - Now suffering heavy raiding Nereid IV - A small outpost world that now serves as the last line before Romulus Sanan Opek - A minor colony on the approach to Romulus, most noteworthy for good sensor clarity to other logistics lanes Rator III - Small shipyard overrun by Klingons The Levoc System - A minor colony world with an outpost and a weapons production facility supporting Iberius Fleet Yards - Devastated by Klingon Wolf Packs The Iberius System - A Major Romulan World, with one of the largest shipyards outside of Romulus The Vinum Starbase - The Gateway to the Iberius system, a tough obstacle The Ginok Pah System - A heavily reinforced outpost protecting Tholinium mines The Hadab System - The Starbase that controls the shipping lanes back to Qon'os

Major Klingon Empire Advantage

Paskan Front
Combatants Heavy Romulan Counter Offensive A renewed assault by the Romulans saw Alixros retaken, the fortifications and minefields cleared at a heavy price. Their abrupt assault caught the Klingon forces marshalling at Path'loq off-guard, effectively serving as a spoiling attack. The ensuing major Klingon offensive was held back for a long time. However, the system was impossible to hold, as shortly after the system was secured, news arrived of the complete collapse of the other two Fronts. With so many resources then stripped away, the Romulans had to fall back to Mothidium.

Major Objectives Ivix - A sparsely inhabited colony, but a major fleet hub. Formerly a key industrial site. Pompara - One of the major worlds, has been raided on a couple occasions Mothidum - A minor colony with strong outposts, hub of the Paskan Front for the Romulans Alixros - Originally a major Romulan colony, now captured by the Klingons, and the Romulans place a high priority on retaking it - Retaken by Romulans but unable to be held as the Iberius Front collapsed Path'loq - A Klingon system with civilian shipyards

Romulan Star Empire Advantage

Blood Gate Front
Combatants Heavy Forces - With the masking presence of the nebula, it is easy for cloaked ships to cause mayhem, executing ambush and counter ambush No tactical withdrawal was possible during this year, as the next Klingon assault cut clean through the Ocutis starbase and more systems besides. The Romulan fleets were put to flight, with the Klingons chasing closely.

Major Objectives Atraka Outpost - A fallback position, further to the tailwards edge Terix II - A small shipyard system, now overrun. Old Red Eye - A system with a distinctive star, home to a research colony. Jarok's Beacon - Inhabited only by a Tal Shiar facility and a small logistical hub. The Tal Shiar facility was heavily damaged in a raid. Ocutis Starbase - The last major stronghold left in the sector, which must be held - Now damaged by raids. Aniak System - A former Romulan Research colony, now destroyed, which the Romulans have now recaptured - Then re-recaptured The Latch - A key system near the centre of the nebula that offers the best sensor vectors on the rest of the nebula Beta Kornak - The hub of Klingon activity at the base of the nebula

Major Klingon Advantage

Frontier
Only a few raiders could be spared, but those Romulan ships that did take to the Frontiers to cut deep into the heart of the Klingon Empire fought with boldness and desperation. Their pressure on the Klingon industrial base caused a collapse in output, seemingly the only thing keeping them in the game.

Major Romulan Advantage

Romulan Losses
3 Starbase 7 Outpost

2 Devoras 3 Khellian 4 Daljerra 6 Aehallh 6 Bird of Prey 1 Science Ship

17 Cargo Ships 12 Civilian Ships 8 Freighters 3 Engineering 1 Passenger 2 Colony Ship

Klingon Losses
1 Outposts

1 Tar'chak 14 K'tinga 18 Bird of Prey 17 Bird of Prey II

24 Cargo Ships 9 Civilian Ships 9 Freighters 2 Engineering 1 Super-Freighter 2 Passenger

2321
Status/Progress of Klingon-Romulan War

An armistice has been signed to bring about an end to major hostilities, a development that has occurred only in the last few days. It is believed that the siege of Romulus eventually ended in failure, even though it was placed under immense pressure by the Klingon assaults. Despite the protection, only the one raid on the Senate building punctured Romulan defences. In large part, Romulan industry lies in ruins, and their fleets are either in a few remaining clusters, or else grimly defending Romulus. However, the Klingon forces are played out now, which has led to the armistice.

A peace-treaty is believed to be under negotiations, and it is considered certain that the Romulans will be forced to make territorial concessions. Starfleet Intelligence's Romulan Desk was initially very concerned about what this could mean for future diplomacy, however, the rise of Empress Velim has provided us with some cause for optimism.

Total Losses Throughout the War
The register of destroyed ships and the resulting casualties present a grim picture as to the cost of a full-scale war between two Great Powers.

Romulan Losses
4 Starbases 12 Outposts

6 Devoras 3 Khellian 11 Daljerra 8 Aehallh 40 Birds of Prey 9 D7 Cruisers 2 Science Ship

21 Civilian Ships 56 Cargo Ships 25 Freighters 1 Super-Freighter 1 Passenger Ship 9 Engineering Ships 1 Prospecting Ship 2 Colony Ships

Klingon Losses
6 Outposts

3 Tar'chak 44 K'tinga 60 Birds of Prey 49 Birds of Prey II

14 Civilian Ships 69 Cargo Ships 28 Freighters 2 Super-Freighters 2 Passenger Ships 3 Troop Transports 1 Research Cruiser 8 Engineering Ships 1 Prospecting Ship 1 Colony Ship

Note that these figures do not include any vessels lost by either side in 2321, as the chaos of the final months of the war and the replacement of both the Romulan and Klingon governments in the period leading up to the armistice prevented Starfleet Intelligence from providing that information.