diff --git a/lib/Lacuna/DB/Result/Propositions/SeizeStar.pm b/lib/Lacuna/DB/Result/Propositions/SeizeStar.pm
index 3162ac40..e0bb1cfc 100644
--- a/lib/Lacuna/DB/Result/Propositions/SeizeStar.pm
+++ b/lib/Lacuna/DB/Result/Propositions/SeizeStar.pm
@@ -12,6 +12,9 @@ before pass => sub {
     if ($star->in_starter_zone) {
         $self->pass_extra_message('This star is in a starter zone and cannot be seized.');
     }
+    if ($star->in_neutral_area) {
+        $self->pass_extra_message('This star is in the neutral area and cannot be seized.');
+    }
     elsif (!$star->station_id) {
         my $influence_remaining = $station->influence_remaining;
         if ( $influence_remaining >= 1 ) {