Second Jerasian War

The Second Jarasian War was another planet-wide conflict that lasted from 996.M41-000.M42, involving the Storm Zealots' Chapter homeworld and invading Tau warriors. The Tau attacked Jeras in retribution for the death of a notable Tau commander in a previous conflict.

History
The Second Jerasian War began at the end of 996.M41, and would last for the next four years. To avenge the death of Commander Shas'o Kalsa, Commander Duskblade led a massive army in a retribution invasion of Jeras. With the aid of the Storm Zealots 8th Assault Company's air support of Stormtalon and Stormraven gunships, the 2nd and 4th Companies led a near successful defence with minimum casualties.

Due to his deep personal hatred of humans and in contradiction to the values of the Greater Good, commander Duskblade decided to burn down settlements, small towns and slaughtered Jeras' citizen for a week straight to avenge his comrades as well as to lure the Storm Zealots out of their defensive positions. Following the fourth year of conflict, both Captains Zachariah and Shoshanim were able to drive the Tau away from the hive city, leading them to evacuated mining villages by the nearby canyons.

At the end of the final battle, Tau Commander Duskblade was slain by Captain Zachariah in a deadly contested melee combat. His decapitated head was shown to the rest of the Tau force and the invading armies soon trembled in fear as they retreated in mass confusion back to their vessels in orbit and made a quick departure as their rear guard forces were mercilessly slaughtered by the 2nd and 4th Companies. Having suffered nearly 97% casualties, the Tau, including the wounded Kroot Shaper Gortakto, boarded their Kass'l ('Orca')-class Gunship and departed Jeras.