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Epsilon Octanus System
While on a routine patrol in the Epsilon Octanus star system, two James A. Lovell class destroyers of the USNiE discover a Vulcanoid asteroid belt rich in titanium, iron, iridium, and tungsten ore deposits orbiting the star.

Learning of its potential importance to supplying exiled American forces in Duke of Normandy, Fleet Admiral Harmon orders the Vulcanoids to be annexed and for mining operations to begin prior to upcoming Caelmare exploration and mining missions.