Ever since Jaques Station arrived in Eol Prou RS-T d3-94 in June, thousands of galactic citizens have migrated to the system in search of a new way of life. The migration movement has resulted in a number of new outposts in the region, as well as a chain of stations connecting the burgeoning community with the core systems.

With the colony now firmly established in Eol Prou RS-T d3-94 – recently renamed Colonia – the system's governing body, the Colonia Council, has announced plans to colonise the surrounding systems.

In keeping with the spirit of egalitarianism that has characterised the colonisation movement, the Council has announced plans to run a series of appeals that will determine which organisations will occupy the systems surrounding Colonia.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the organisation said:

"With the help of the galactic community, we have been able to establish a secure presence in the Colonia system. Now it's time to open up the rest of the sector for colonisation."

"It is very important that those coming to the Colonia Nebula be committed to the area's ongoing development. That's why we're asking organisations that want to join the Colonia community to demonstrate their dedication by contributing to a resource drive."

"At the start of each month, we will announce which systems have been targeted for colonisation. To earn a migration visa, pilots must deliver a specific commodity to Jaques Station on behalf of their chosen organisation. The nature of the commodity will be specified at the start of the month. Naturally, pilots will be reimbursed for their efforts."

"At the end of the month, the ten factions that have made the largest contribution will earn the right to settle in one of the specified systems. A new planetary outpost will be constructed in the system for the organisation's sole use."

"We should point out that organisations settling in the Colonia Nebula will be considered independent entities, separate from their parent faction."

"Furthermore, the successful organisations will be responsible for working with other like-minded organisations to make the Colonia Nebula a beacon of civilisation."

The first campaign begins on the 1st of December 3302 and will run for four weeks. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

A spokesperson for Tchernobog Free has announced that its appeal for consumer goods has been enthusiastically received by the galactic community, resulting in a huge quantity of deliveries to Vancouver Ring, the organisation's base of operations.

The support of the galactic community allowed Tchernobog Free to keep up with the incredibly high demand ushered in by last Friday's competitive one-day deals.

In a statement, the spokesperson said:

"I'd all but given up. I just couldn't see how we'd get the goods in time. But then a ship docked at Vancouver Ring, groaning under the weight of its cargo. And then another, and another."

"To the pilots who came to our aid, I just want to say – you saved my life!"

Pilots who contributed to the initiative can now collect their rewards from Vancouver Ring in the Tchernobog 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 starports experiencing technical issues as a result of Unknown-Artefact related interference.

The following starports are currently closed:

• Akiyama Hub, Shorodo

• Baudin Landing, Lyncis Sector MC-V b2-1

• Beltrami's Claim, Wolf 1509

• Bondarek Orbital, Munfayl

• Chargaff Port, 20 Ophiuchi

• Dogmaa, Wolfberg

• Finney Dock, Eleu

• Gurragchaa Gateway, Warkushanui

• Haack Gateway, Halbangaay

• Irens Dock, Manite

• Korolyov Hub, Arawere

• Liwei Gateway, 63 G. Capricorni

• Maia Point, Maia

• Obsidian Orbital, Maia

• Rutan Terminal, Scirtoq

• Solovyev Port, HIP 8865

• Tall Enterprise, Ngalia

• Tarelkin Dock, LP 462-19

• von Bellingshausen Port, Almar

• Wright City, Elli

The following starports continue to experience technical issues:

• Alexander Freeport, HIP 18843

• Bloch Vision, Loperada

• Carter Port, Rhea

• Cayley Landing, Atroan

• Donaldson Retreat, Rajuar

• Frobac's Hope, Difu

• Gilmour Orbiter, Tau Ceti

• Kooi Gateway, G 190-28

• Li Qing Jao, Sol

• Manakov Survey, Aeduci

• Noctrach-Ihazevich Research Facility, Pleiades Sector AB-W b2-4

• Panshin Port, Heikegani

• Roberts Port, CD-52 9732

• Spring Gateway, LHS 215

• Trevithick Dock, LHS 3447

Meanwhile, the following starports are on the brink of closure:

• Vela Port, Amarak

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:

• Colanja Gold Power Services

• Limapa Blue State Commodities

• Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities

• Union of Wolf 359 Labour

• Ngaliba Blue Camorra

• Coalition of Ngaliba

• Lords of Ngaliba

• Potriti Gold Mafia

• Eravate Network

• Eravate Life Services

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:

• Zaragas Energy Corp.

• HIP 111755 Gold Cartel

• HIP 118311 Posse

• LTT 537 Future

• Drug Empire of Caeresi

• Vasho Mafia

• Lambda-1 Tucanae Progressive Party

• Velnambang Rats

• Salibi Mafia

• Rautandji Gold Partnership

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.

Last week, the galaxy witnessed a truly audacious rescue.

While returning from Beagle Point, Commander Felix Macedonica found himself without sufficient germanium to synthesise an FSD injection and continue his journey home. Faced with the choice of spending the rest of his life 65,000 light years from home or destroying his beloved Lakon Type-6E and riding the escape capsule back to civilisation, Felix was in dire straits indeed.

At that moment, Commander Chiggy Vonrictofen was exploring the Zunou sector. When Chiggy picked up a weak sub-ether distress signal, he quickly established a private link with Felix before appraising the system for asteroid belts and ringed planets that could potentially yield germanium. He then departed for Colonia to fit a mining laser and larger fuel tank.

With his ship appropriately equipped, Chiggy proceeded to cover the first 30,000 light years from Jaques in less than 13 hours, a wraith of speed and purpose. Stopping only to sleep, he finally arrived less than 48 hours after receiving Felix's first transmission.

The pair travelled to the nearest belt and Chiggy spooled up the mining laser as Felix watched the scanner. Nickel, iron, sulphur, manganese, phosphorus – the elements kept coming, but not the one they needed.

Despair started to creep in. Then it appeared, a word that brought with it a cascade of emotions: germanium. Felix swooped in and secured his freedom.

"Chiggy's efforts have left me speechless," said Felix. "His perseverance shows that the indomitable human spirit has no bounds."

Commander Mad Billy

Institute for Galactic Exploration and Research

Since the Pilots Federation endorsed passenger flights and the Beluga luxury liner entered the market, the tourism industry has boomed. Commander Duck of Death, a seasoned explorer, took this reporter on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the far side of the galaxy.

Our journey took us to the Black in Green Nebula, Sagittarius A* and the Red and Green Glory Nebula, as well as a planetary ring with a staggering 54 million kilometre radius. But that wasn't all.

"I've been planning to go to Beagle Point for a few months," said Duck of Death. "Since I'm on the original roster, I feel I have an obligation to complete the expedition."

Spirits were high as we traversed the abyss and entered the Solitude Void, but as the bright lights of the core dwindled, I could sense the primordial fear building. Finally, we reached Beagle Point. Before us was the entire Milky Way, farther away than ever, and behind us...the rest of the universe. We were standing on the edge of infinity.

Morris Cowley

Freelance Reporter, Elite Travel Writers' Cooperative

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

Here are the latest factions to experience a civil war:

• Left Party of HIP 43845

• HIP 5712 State Corp.

• Green Party of HIP 103138

• Uru Federal Interstellar

• Fusang Fortune Commodities

• Chamunda Crimson Gang

• Jamatia Central Corp.

• V886 Centauri Corporation

• HIP 32350 Industries

• Purungurawn Purple Society

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:

• Ross 754 Labour

• Cemiess Commodities

• Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities

• Coquim Industry

• Kokary Liberals

• United LHS 3479 Green Party

• Kini Drug Empire

• New Zeta Tucanae Free

• Alioth Pro-Alliance Group

• People's Changthini for Equality

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.

Earlier this month, engineer Ram Tah announced a research programme designed to uncover the secrets of the Synuefe ruins. The engineer asked pilots to deliver data from the site to his laboratory in the hope that he would be able to decipher it.

But Ran Tah's silence has prompted some to speculate that the engineer might not be up to the task of decoding the data, and that his attempt was nothing more than the naive dream of a backwater mechanic.

When approached with these criticisms, Ram Tah said:

"These things take time. I believe I have made a breakthrough, but I will not be pressured into offering untested claims. As soon as I have results, the galaxy will know."

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

Here are the latest factions to hold elections:

• Junga Patron's Principles

• Crimson State Group

• Sol Workers' Party

• The Pilots Federation

• Green Party of LFT 926

• Labour of Geras

• V886 Centauri Future

• Iptera Allied Corp.

• Democrats of BD-02 4304

• Nahua Citizens' Forum

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

For many retailers, this Friday is one of the busiest days of the year, as prices are slashed and consumers compete to take advantage of a range of one-day offers.

As the fateful day draws near, Tchernobog Free, a retail conglomerate based in the Tchernobog system, has placed an open order for various commodities to help it meet demand. The organisation has promised to reward pilots who deliver domestic appliances, clothing and consumer technology to its base of operations at Vancouver Ring.

A spokesperson for the organisation gave a brief statement to the media:

"Half of my suppliers have let me down and I've got investors breathing down my neck. I don't care how you do it – just get me those goods!"

The campaign begins on the 24th of November 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 health issues among the galaxy's minor factions.

Here are the latest factions to experience famine:

• Left Party of HIP 43845

• Order of Ethgreze

• GCRV 4654 State Interstellar

• AG+21 1754 Citizen Party

• Ololos Drug Empire

• Chukchair Fortune Group

• Conservatives of HIP 41984

• Totegafook Posse

• HIP 115314 aristocrats

• HR 3954 Crew

When a faction is affected by famine the standard of living in the system it controls temporarily decreases. Combat activity has no effect on influence while a famine is active. Completing food-trade missions can bring a famine to an end.

Here are the latest factions to experience an outbreak:

• Uru Federal Interstellar

• HIP 73428 Exchange

• Kvenland Services

• Coalition of Ngaliba

• Uszaa Society

• Chet Crimson Society

• Dragons of HIP 1914

• LHS 1387 Jet Mob

• Marquis du HIP 110867

• Waime Worker's Party

When a faction is affected by an outbreak the standard of living in the system it controls temporarily decreases. Combat activity has no effect on influence while an outbreak is active. Completing medicine-supply missions can bring an outbreak to an end.

The Buckyball Racing Club is back with a new race, and this time it's taking on the aliens.

Kick the Alien (and Run like Hell) is a 26-kilometre roundtrip SRV race. The event starts at the Noctrach-Ihazevich Research facility and involves driving to the nearby crash site, 'kicking the alien', and then driving back to the research facility as fast as possible.

A representative for the Buckyball Racing Club said: "All other methods of interaction with the crash sites have failed to get a response – perhaps this will wake them up".

The race starts on Saturday the 26th of November and is expected to last for two weeks. Competitors can make their run at any time during this period, and can run as many times as they like.

Commander Alec Turner