The New Utrek Federation has demanded the Bolitic Confederacy withdraw from Rahmenesh 7. Bolitic troops have control of the capital and have destroyed most of the Rahmenesh fleet. Although Rahmenesh is not a member of the NUF they are still ethnic Utrek.
It is not known what the Bolitic's aims are for Rahmenesh, they haven't deployed enough forces to conquer the planet. One analyst thinks Melson just wants a show of strength to shore up his support back at home.