A disturbing announcement from criminal syndicate leader Lady Zi has preceded a fleet assault on two star systems.

Ships loyal to, or acting in alliance with, Lady Zi have assaulted corporate security forces in Exphiay and Sorbago. Widespread fighting is taking place across these systems.

Lady Zi stated in a transmission planted in multiple hacked news feeds:

“Bemoaning the iron grip of corporate interests over everyday life would make me no better than the politicians who claim to work in your best interests. Instead, I would rather show you what true power – the power of individual action – could be.”

“I have ordered assaults against the home systems of Gallant Investment Brokers and Sorbago Mastopolos Mining Inc, where the obscenely wealthy wallow in their greed. Those of you seeking to break free of the rules forced upon you should join my forces and eradicate the sycophant pilots who protect your masters.”

Fire Lotus Coalition megaships crewed by Lady Zi’s followers have appeared in Exphiay and Sorbago and are seemingly recruiting independent pilots to join her cause.

Military analysts claim the pirate assault caught local security forces unawares, and a formal defensive force is likely to take twenty-four hours to materialise. GalNet, 05.11.3312