Last week saw the start of a three-week campaign to determine which of the galaxy's minor factions would earn a place in the forthcoming Dangerous Games. The victor of the so-called 'Wildcard' competition will go on to vie for the right to be recognised as an official power.

The first Wildcard event required pilots to fire up their mining lasers and gather gold for their chosen faction. Predictably, the week-long event saw no small measure of conflict, with pilots doing everything they could to disrupt their rivals' operations.

The final tally indicates that the EG Pilots received the largest quantity of gold. But whether or not this will result in ultimate victory remains to be seen, as it will not be clear which faction has received the most support until the end of the three-week campaign.

Those who have explored the trade routes of Wolf 1301 will undoubtedly recall 'wolf fesh', the popular psychoactive drug that was once produced in the system. Although originally legal, when control of the system changed last year the drug was banned, and production was immediately halted. Wolf fesh disappeared from galactic trade routes almost overnight.

But now it seems that the drug is about to make a return. Notorious crime syndicate the Crom Silver Boys, known for targeting traders and miners from their secret base in the Crom system, claim to have procured the secret recipe for the drug, and have announced plans to produce a new variant.

The organisation has already stockpiled the necessary common ingredients, but to begin production it needs a quantity of rarer elements found only in other narcotics. The Crom Silver Boys have therefore placed an open order for the requisite intoxicants, and have promised to reward those who deliver the much-needed goods to Walheim Enterprise in the Herthe system.

Most of the requested commodities are illegal in Herthe, and the system's security forces have vowed to interdict and search any suspicious vessels. The Crom Silver Boys have advised pilots participating in the operation to exercise caution.

The campaign begins on the 9th of June 3302 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

At 7.00 am tomorrow morning (GMT), the monitoring of powers' activities will go offline for a short period while the latest data is assembled. Pilots who operate for one of the powers should deliver any cargo or vouchers before this time to ensure their activities are registered.

A flight recording has surfaced revealing the destruction of a Fuel Rat rescue vessel.

Two Fuel Rat pilots responded to an emergency call and refuelled an apparently stranded Python. One Fuel Rat jumped out of the system, but the Python pilot made his move before the second could follow. The footage shows that the attack was swift and came without warning, and resulted in the destruction of the Fuel Rat vessel.

The attacker claims to have been collecting a bounty set by another Commander, who has denied the claim. Regardless of the ultimate truth, both pilots have since been the target of manhunts. The long-term consequences of this incident remain to be seen.

Commander Rorican

This report presents the latest data on the security status of the galaxy's minor factions.

Here are the latest factions to experience a lockdown:

• HR 5082 League

• Opala Power Commodities

• Latji Coalition

• NLTT 2969 Labour

• Wyrd Jet Power Industries

• Union of V740 Cassiopeiae Future

• Purple Energy Co

• LP 355-51 Dynasty

• Zhang Fei and Co

• HIP 1187 Public Corp.

When a faction experiences a lockdown, the security rating of the system it controls temporarily increases and the system's wealth temporarily decreases. Bounty hunting activity can shorten the lockdown period.

Here are the latest factions to experience civil unrest:

• Aymifa PLC

• Movement for Kaukamine Labour

• Imenhit Jet Organisation

• LFT 37 Purple Comms Corp.

• Natural Indaol Dominion

• Oho Bajo Co

• Aulin Silver United Company

• Official Khaman Defence Party

• Wyrd Raiders

• LP 726-6 Commodities

Civil unrest is the result of illegal activity. When a faction is affected by civil unrest, the standard of living in the system it controls temporarily decreases, as does the system's wealth. Combat missions and activities can bring civil unrest to an end.

This report presents the latest data on the economic health of the galaxy's minor factions.

Here are the latest factions to experience an economic boom:

• G 41-14 Purple Travel Solutions

• Lave Jet Family

• Chimba Public Industries

• Liaedin Electronics PLC

• Potriambunn Jet Clan

• Sanna Galactic PLC

• Constitution Party of Eotienses

• Futhark Empire Assembly

• Mictlan Netcoms PLC

• Ongkuma Silver Dynamic Ltd

Boom is usually the result of consistent trade profit and completed trade contracts. When a faction experiences a boom, the wealth of the system it controls temporarily increases and trade missions completed in the system have double the effect on influence. The faction's influence may also increase. Booms typically last until they naturally expire.

Here are the latest factions to experience an economic bust:

• Raiders of Corin

• League of Poncali

• LTT 15278 Gang

• BD-02 4304 Jet Drug Empire

• Jupalo Purple Boys

• Brotherhood of LP 98-132

• Official Ho Hsien Liberty Party

• Allied Kamadhenu Nationalists

• Saktsak Movement

• Mob of Gende

When a faction experiences a bust, the wealth of the system it controls is temporarily reduced and the faction's influence is temporarily diminished. Trade actions do not contribute to boom while a bust is active. A bust typically has to run its course before ending.

Humanity's newest and most advanced Unknown Artefact research centre, the Canonn Institute in Col 285 Sector IX-T d3-43, is finally open.

Dr Arcanonn, under heavy guard, was the first to arrive at the opening ceremony, and he had this to say:

"It is an amazing feeling to stand before after being in hiding for so long. After more than a year of work, the Canonn has become one of the most open, diligent and dedicated science organisations in inhabited space, and now we have an amazing research centre."

"I want to thank those who supported the construction of the institute. I'm looking forward to repaying that faith by sharing the discoveries we make here!"

Dr Arcanonn finished by announcing an open order for UAs and meta-alloys to help initiate research at the institute.

Commander Lord Zoltan

Authorities in the Mehet system have reported that the number of criminals operating in the area has risen sharply over the past few months. Recent reports indicate that agitators have been attacking pilots travelling in the system, disrupting trade and generally causing discord.

To counter this threat, Mehet Ltd has placed a kill order on all wanted ships operating in the Mehet system, and has promised to reward pilots who deliver bounty vouchers to Schwann Dock.

The campaign begins on the 2nd of June 3302 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

This report presents the latest data on democratic activity among the galaxy's minor factions.

Here are the latest factions to hold elections:

• Alpheus Silver Travel Group

• Social BD+75 58 for Equality

• Bodb Den Advanced Network

• Vishtha Liberals

• Vaka Citizens of Tradition

• LFT 361 Independents

• LHS 1918 Major Exchange

• Gram Legal Industry

• Xelabara Republic Party

• Gliese 875 Allied Exchange

Elections occur when two minor factions with a similar political structure resolve a conflict over ownership and influence within a system.

At 7.00 am tomorrow morning (GMT), the monitoring of powers' activities will go offline for a short period while the latest data is assembled. Pilots who operate for one of the powers should deliver any cargo or vouchers before this time to ensure their activities are registered.

This report presents the latest data on the security status of the galaxy's minor factions.

Here are the latest factions to experience a lockdown:

• Warnates Free

• Deep Space Clan

• Peregrina aristocrats

• Jangore Power Systems

• FF Andromedae Jet Comms Holdings

• LHS 1004 Nobles

• Daruwutja for Equality

• Unktock Free

• Wolf 54 Legal and Co

• Bacon Cats Arbitration and Transport Services

When a faction experiences a lockdown, the security rating of the system it controls temporarily increases and the system's wealth temporarily decreases. Bounty hunting activity can shorten the lockdown period.

Here are the latest factions to experience civil unrest:

• Liaedin Patron's Principles

• Pangluya Vision Group

• Orishpucho Crimson Legal Int

• Kudiyu Solutions

• Wen Chang Guardians of Tradition

• Freedom Party of EGM 823

• Doris Vision Systems

• Noblemen of Coras

• Summerland Patron's Party

• LHS 3836 Commodities

Civil unrest is the result of illegal activity. When a faction is affected by civil unrest, the standard of living in the system it controls temporarily decreases, as does the system's wealth. Combat missions and activities can bring civil unrest to an end.

This report presents the latest data on the economic health of the galaxy's minor factions.

Here are the latest factions to experience an economic boom:

• Lwen Holdings

• Progressive Party of LTT 15449

• Yimanbin Industries

• Nasaraudi Jet Mob

• HIP 28987 League

• HIP 114044 Empire Group

• Law Party of Tau-2 Gruis A

• Naunei Patron's Principles

• Movement for Yimanbin Free

• Ngun Natural Co

Boom is usually the result of consistent trade profit and completed trade contracts. When a faction experiences a boom, the wealth of the system it controls temporarily increases and trade missions completed in the system have double the effect on influence. The faction's influence may also increase. Booms typically last until they naturally expire.

Here are the latest factions to experience an economic bust:

• Crystal Armada

• Aditi Crimson Energy Inc

• LTT 874 Purple Clan

• 14 i Orionis Jet Camorra Independent

• Mafia of Hou Mayo

• Lords of Feng Du

• Tsohoda Gold Mafia

• Kamocan Crimson Central Network

• Party of Mehuenomici

• Igal Electronics Inc

When a faction experiences a bust, the wealth of the system it controls is temporarily reduced and the faction's influence is temporarily diminished. Trade actions do not contribute to boom while a bust is active. A bust typically has to run its course before ending.

Business leaders Darnielle's Progress in the Maia system have announced a sale of meta-alloys. Their spokesman, Larry Oldman, had this to say.

"We have a stockpile of meta-alloys, and in the current climate it would be foolish for us to ignore the income potential for them."

Researchers, including Professor Palin, who operates from the same system, have declared the move as unwise.

"We don't know the full potential of these materials, and selling them to just anybody could be a recipe for disaster."

This report presents the latest data on conflict among the galaxy's minor factions.

Here are the latest factions to experience a civil war:

• Khronos Jet Mafia

• People's Cegreeth Values Party

• Liberty Party of Bodhinga

• Huiche Incorporated

• Law Party of Taotiges

• Liberty Party of Lambda Andromedae

• Lambda Andromedae Blue Ind

• Society of Asurasairu

• HIP 64059 and Co

• Union of Wolf 1301 Union Party

Civil wars occur when minor factions compete for control of major assets such as starports. When a faction is involved in a civil war, the standard of living, development level and security level in the system it controls are temporarily reduced. Combat activities can bring a civil war to an end.

Here are the latest factions to experience war:

• CM Draconis Clan

• LTT 9164 Jet Creative Inc

• Social Huh Free

• Apathaam Patron's Principles

• Independent 9 G. Carinae Independents

• V2160 Cygni Values Party

• Siddha Vision PLC

• The Order of Mobius

• Ross 311 Dominion

• Mu Horologii Jet Legal and Co

Wars occur when a minor faction invades a star system controlled by another minor faction. For the duration of the war, the standard of living, wealth level and security level in the disputed system are reduced. Combat activity between the two warring factions determines the outcome of the conflict. If neither faction succeeds in dominating the other, the war ends in a ceasefire.