Jeras Incursion

The Jeras Incursion was an Imperial defensive campaign conducted by the Storm Zealots Space Marine Chapter in defence of their Chapter homeworld of Jeras from an invading force of Tau and Kroot mercenaries.

History
The invasion of Kroot mercenaries, Kauyon Troops and Tallerian Auxiliaries on Jeras under orders of renegade Tau Commander Shas'o Kalsa begins in 996.M41. The newly promoted valiant Captain Zachariah leads his 2nd Company in the defence of their home world. For two years the Tau tried to seize the Hive City of Tel Chaim but failed, thanks to the heavily defended fortifications, the zealous 2nd Company, and the bravery of the 48>sup>th Jerasian Defenders that caused tens of thousands killed amongst the Tau forces. Amongst them were Tau Commander Shas'o Kalsa that was slain by Captain Zachariah in combat.

Enraged by the death of his once close comrades Commander Duskblade, with the permission from the Ethereals, gathered a massive army of the Dal'Shia Sept and led a retribution invasion to Jeras. Three years since the Battle of Rafalah, a massive Tau Fleet arrived at Jeras. The Fleet of Dal'Shia sept Fire Caste warriors to capture Jeras and avenge the death of Commander Duskblade.