Earth, 2114
Forces of the Terran Navy have moved in force to occupy Agidda and Procyon. Confederation Navy spokesmen talk about preemptive moves to forestall Imperial aggression.
Procyon, 2115
Refugees from Procyon tell of a terrible campaign and defeat. Imperial forces invaded the Procyon system and defeated a Terran Confederation task force. Losses are said to include a light cruiser, destroyer, several scouts and transports. The Procyon outpost and 5th Rifles Division were also defeated. Inside the Navy, anonymous sources are calling the strategic situation “grave.”