SE4 by Committee hit hard in 2404.2!

[Suicide Junkie]

WAR with the Drushocka empire has broken out!
They have laid claim to three of our systems, including the homesystem of Avalon!

Very shortly after the declaration of war, a horrific plague was discovered on Tarquinius I, affecting almost 200M people in the area, including both Commodore Katchoo and Fleet Commander Lisif Deoral.

In addition, rumours indicate that development of ground assault forces were completed ahead of schedule, and large numbers of fighter craft are nearing completion.

Coincidence?
You decide.