Learning the imperials have taken an interest in the three habital planets in the system and formed a blockade, controlling export and trade. After several rotations, the population is feeling the stress.
The closest system and reinforcements located at Salucami are cut off and too busy to aid, and mounting a full fleet engagement for one star system is a waste of valuable resources.
General Rezben has been making hit and run attacks on the imperial blockade, only having a few frigates and Corvettes at his disposal, including the Nebulon-B frigate Despa and the Correlian Corvette Charus V.
The 342th starcorps detachment has a daunting six Imperial class Destroyers and multiple victory Class Destroyers at its disposal, creating a very fine shield of firepower.
(Just brain teasing)