On the 8th, Galnet said...
“Rochester’s responsibility for the Starship One tragedy raises many questions, especially for his powerful family. It will certainly fuel the conspiracy theory that he is a member of a covert group of powerful figures, who manipulate events to benefit the military/industrial complex.”
This to me, strongly implies he is in "The Club". Therefore, being a TDW sympathiser it especially sticks in the throat to fight for him. However, it makes me wonder if him winning is an essential (or at least very helpful) point for the unfolding story line? Especially considering the FDev promise of a potential shift of power across the whole galaxy.