Felicia Winters supporters claiming mining rights in LP 855-34 have been met by unexpectedly robust competitors from a rival power base.

This latest incident between galactic powers comes only a few weeks after the Archer-Patreus Chi Eridani incident. With the recent news that all powers are now offering increased merit rewards for offensive actions, some are suggesting that with the existential Thargoid threat now seemingly halted, old political tensions are resurfacing resulting in new conflict throughout the core systems.

The primary faction of LP 855-34 has put out a call for Platinum to support several construction projects listed in its government manifesto. Initially the request attracted miners working on behalf of Felicia Winters, but a sharp increase in pilots pledged to Yuri Grom’s cause has brought tension to the system’s planetary rings.

A spokesperson for Felicia Winters’ supporters told the local press that their mining vessels were acting in good faith:

“The fine people of LP 855-34 have ambitions for their home, and it seems natural for us to help gather the necessary materials. But, unsurprisingly, Yuri Grom’s zealous followers simply had to get involved and make this a competition. It's up to us to demonstrate the power of the Federal industrial machine!”

Meanwhile, a representative of Yuri Grom’s fleet accused the Federation of exploiting the system:

“We came here to trade honest labour for honest pay. But these Federal weasels are already looking to corner the market! There’s little point trying to negotiate approved mining spots with them, so we’ll simply work harder than they can!”

Both factions have called for pilots to sign up to the ongoing conflict:

Felicia Winters supporters can register at Rhea's Resilience.

Yuri Grom supporters can register at The Undeniable. GalNet, 01.05.3311