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The '''Third Sphere of Expansion''', launched in 997.[[M41]], is was the third and present [[Spheres of Expansion|campaign of expansion]] of the [[Tau Empire]]. Launched in the aftermath of the [[Great War of Confederation]], the campaign is being was overseen by [[Commander Shadowsun]].{{Fn|1}}
==Overview==
Soon enough the Imperium would counterattack with elite [[Space Marine]] forces at the [[Zeist Sector]], but this too was part of Shadowsun's plan. As a diversion, this system was sacrificed for the [[Greater Good]] and forces there was instructed to stall the Space Marines for as long as possible. Meanwhile, Shadowsun struck deeper into more desirable neighboring systems. The worlds of the Imperium toppled one after another in the face of this precision assault.{{Fn|1}} The Empire suffered a major setback when Mu'gulath Bay was [[Second Agrellan Campaign|destroyed]] during an Imperial attempt at reconquest.{{Fn|3}}
Due to a multitude of vicious Imperial counterattacks in the [[Damocles Gulf]] region, the Third Sphere eventually ground to a halt. It was followed by the ill-fated [[Fourth Sphere of Expansion|Fourth Sphere]] and [[Fifth Sphere of Expansion|Fifth Sphere]].{{Fn|4}}
==Sources==
*{{Endn|2}}: [[War Zone Damocles: Kauyon]], pgs. 6-7
*{{Endn|3}}: [[War Zone Damocles: Mont'ka]], pgs. 105-110
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 8th Edition Rulebook]] pg.134
[[Category:Battles (Imperium)]]
[[Category:Battles (Tau)]]
