Battle of Idris IV

The Battle of Idris IV was a major engagement during the [First Tevarin War](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/bZwQm3meJM-first-tevarin-war) (2541-2546) between Human forces of the [United Planets of Earth (UPE)](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0QxBjKP2PN-united-planets-of-earth) and the [Tevarin](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/V8gJv3nB3X-tevarin). It took place on 1 October 2544 on and above Idris IV. Before the battle, the UPE had been losing ground, resulting in the planet being overtaken by Tevarin forces. The tactics of a young [Ivar Messer](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RXlXYPWk8q-ivar-messer-i) ensured UPE victory at Idris IV and turned the tide of the war. This battle was key in beginning Messer's rise to power. A monument to the battle has been established on Idris IV.