Galactic News

  • May 25, 3303
  • Galactic News: Weekly Democracy Report

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

    Here are the latest factions to hold elections:

    G 41-14 Purple Travel Solutions

    Coalition of Ngaliba

    Groombridge 1618 Inc

    The Pilots Federation

    Independents of Mildeptu

    Liberals of Delta Pavonis

    Zeaex Flag

    People's Changthini for Equality

    V886 Centauri Future

    Progressive Party of Abukunin

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

  • Community Goal: Superpower Expansion

    In recent weeks, both the Empire and the Federation have accelerated their expansion plans in the Maia and Merope systems, deploying dozens of ships and establishing a number of outposts. The latest phase of these campaigns will see both superpowers constructing bases in the Pleiades region.

    The Empire has authorised the Merope Expeditionary Fleet to coordinate its campaign, while the Pleiades Resource Enterprise has agreed to oversee the Federal appeal. Both organisations have placed open orders for construction materials, promising to reward pilots who deliver tantalum, building fabricators and thermal cooling units to their respective bases of operation – PRE Logistics Support Gamma for the Federal campaign and Moni's Hub for the Imperial initiative.

    Both campaigns begin on the 25th of May and will run for one week. If either the Empire or the Federation meets its targets earlier than planned, its campaign will end immediately.

  • Galactic News: Order Restored in Colonia

    A spokesperson for the Colonia Council has announced that the agitators causing discord in the Eol Prou Lw-L C8-215 system have been eliminated. Hundreds of pilots supported the operation, taking to their ships to tackle the criminals that had taken root in system. The Junkyard Dogs have also confirmed that security personnel have been stationed at the agitators’ outposts to prevent reoccupation.

    As the campaign drew to a close, a spokesperson for the Junkyard Dogs released a statement:

    “Colonia is more than just a system – it is a symbol. It cannot be allowed to fall into a quagmire of criminality and corruption like so many of the core systems. It must be protected. The pilots who purged Eol Prou Lw-L C8-215 of the criminals infesting it have our everlasting gratitude.”

    Pilots who contributed to the initiative can now collect their rewards from Tolagarf's Junkjard.

  • Galactic News: Zeus Bureau Appeal Concludes

    A spokesperson for the Zeus Bureau has announced that its appeal for luxury goods has reached a successful conclusion. Hundreds of tonnes of commodities were delivered to KatherineB over the week, following an enthusiastic response from the galactic community.

    As the initiative drew to a close, the organisation released a statement:

    “Every pilot who responded to our appeal has our sincerest gratitude. Thanks to you, the event was an unalloyed triumph.”

    Reports indicate that the event’s success has already had a positive impact on the economy of Zeus, as evidenced by the fact that The Midas, a Wells-class carrier, has relocated to the system. It is hoped that the vessel will remain in the region to serve as a commercial hub.

    Pilots who contributed to the initiative can now collect their rewards from KatherineB in the Zeus system.

  • Galactic News: The Gnosis Takes Flight

    Over the past few days, news feeds in the Varati system have provided extensive coverage of the maiden voyage of the Gnosis, a scientific-research vessel commissioned by the Canonn Interstellar Research Group.

    The state-of-the art ship is the result of a community initiative that saw the public contribute huge quantities of material. In fact, the response from the galactic community was so positive that construction was completed ahead of schedule.

    The ship has now taken up position in orbit around Varati A6, and has already begun welcoming visitors and dignitaries from the core systems.

  • Powerplay: Incoming Update

    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.

  • Galactic News: Weekly Health Report

    This report presents the latest data on health issues among the galaxy’s minor factions.

    Here are the latest factions to experience famine:

    HIP 105577 Boys

    Siluruba Purple Transport Ltd

    Allied FK5 2550 Autocracy

    Ololos Drug Empire

    United Hatmehit Revolutionary Party

    Hatmehit Purple Crew

    Mooramoora Union Party

    Quambo Free

    Auste Gold Ring

    Cuicatec Gold Power Co

    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:

    HIP 105577 One

    Eravate Network

    Kvenland Services

    Eranin Peoples Party

    Modgud Commodities

    Independents of Jura Lungs

    Aymifa Resistance

    HIP 1914 Purple Universal Inc

    LHS 1387 Jet Mob

    Traditional Siluruba Autocracy

    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.

  • May 24, 3303
  • Powerplay: Incoming Update

    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.

  • Galactic News: Weekly Health Report

    This report presents the latest data on health issues among the galaxy’s minor factions.

    Here are the latest factions to experience famine:

    HIP 105577 Boys

    Siluruba Purple Transport Ltd

    Allied FK5 2550 Autocracy

    Ololos Drug Empire

    United Hatmehit Revolutionary Party

    Hatmehit Purple Crew

    Mooramoora Union Party

    Quambo Free

    Auste Gold Ring

    Cuicatec Gold Power Co

    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:

    HIP 105577 One

    Eravate Network

    Kvenland Services

    Eranin Peoples Party

    Modgud Commodities

    Independents of Jura Lungs

    Aymifa Resistance

    HIP 1914 Purple Universal Inc

    LHS 1387 Jet Mob

    Traditional Siluruba Autocracy

    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.

  • Galactic News: The Gnosis Takes Flight

    For the past few days, news feeds in the Varati system have provided extensive coverage of the maiden voyage of the Gnosis, a scientific-research vessel commissioned by the Canonn Interstellar Research Group.

    The state-of-the art ship is the result of a community initiative that saw the public contribute huge quantities of material. In fact, the response from the galactic community was so positive that construction was completed ahead of schedule.

    The ship has now taken up position in orbit around Varati A6, and has already begun welcoming visitors and dignitaries from the core systems.

  • Galactic News: Starport Status Update

    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:

    Archambault Installation, Formorians

    Bolotov Gateway, Arakwibut

    Bowell Port, Itzamnets

    Czerny Station, Cairne

    Dogmaa, Wolfberg

    Gaffney Dock, HIP 16538

    Hermite Dock, Fan Cechehe

    Litke Mines, Wolfberg

    Macgregor Orbital, Kakmbutan

    Phillips Terminal, CD-72 190

    Schilling Dock, Huaich

    Skvortsov Orbital, 63 G. Capricorni

    The Bone Yard, Tas

    Tyson Gateway, LTT 16548

    The following starports continue to experience technical issues:

    Bondarek Orbital, Munfayl

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

    Griffiths Horizons, Ruchbah

    Laplace Ring, Kongga

    Mitchell Base, HIP 19147

  • Galactic News: Weekly Security Report

    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:

    Morgor Crimson Pirates

    Justice Party of Minot

    Macame Industries

    Tphene Collective

    Pirates of Tiliala

    Quince Jet Family

    Jenu Law Party

    CD-49 1643 Gold Family

    Revolutionary Party of Eir

    Family of Theta Octantis

    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:

    Zugen Incorporated

    Delta Pavonis Vision Services

    Baraswar Crimson Vision Ltd

    Hecate Creative Industries

    Anurinjung Corp.

    Crimson Major Incorporated

    Traditional Tofana League

    HIP 85360 Dynasty

    Movement for 11 Cephei Worker's Party

    United 11 Cephei Regulatory State

    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.

  • Galactic News: Weekly Economic Report

    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:

    Social Zaragas Independents

    Brani Federal Holdings

    New 31 Aquilae Green Party

    Ross 754 Labour

    Cemiess Commodities

    Kokary Holdings

    Eravate Network

    Zeessze Clan

    Panoi Holdings

    Ross 754 Universal and 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:

    Brotherhood of LP 98-132

    Lords of Ngaliba

    Nang Ta-khian Public Co

    Aleutes Bureau

    Sif League

    HIP 5700 Empire League

    Backlum Gold Allied Organisation

    G 239-25 Alliance

    League of 36 Ursae Majoris

    Values Party of Orishpucho

    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.

  • May 23, 3303
  • Galactic News: Weekly Economic Report

    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:

    Social Zaragas Independents

    Brani Federal Holdings

    New 31 Aquilae Green Party

    Ross 754 Labour

    Cemiess Commodities

    Kokary Holdings

    Eravate Network

    Zeessze Clan

    Panoi Holdings

    Ross 754 Universal and 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:

    Brotherhood of LP 98-132

    Lords of Ngaliba

    Nang Ta-khian Public Co

    Aleutes Bureau

    Sif League

    HIP 5700 Empire League

    Backlum Gold Allied Organisation

    G 239-25 Alliance

    League of 36 Ursae Majoris

    Values Party of Orishpucho

    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.

  • Galactic News: Weekly Security Report

    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:

    Morgor Crimson Pirates

    Justice Party of Minot

    Macame Industries

    Tphene Collective

    Pirates of Tiliala

    Quince Jet Family

    Jenu Law Party

    CD-49 1643 Gold Family

    Revolutionary Party of Eir

    Family of Theta Octantis

    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:

    Zugen Incorporated

    Delta Pavonis Vision Services

    Baraswar Crimson Vision Ltd

    Hecate Creative Industries

    Anurinjung Corp.

    Crimson Major Incorporated

    Traditional Tofana League

    HIP 85360 Dynasty

    Movement for 11 Cephei Worker's Party

    United 11 Cephei Regulatory State

    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.

  • Galactic News: Starport Status Update

    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:

    Archambault Installation, Formorians

    Bolotov Gateway, Arakwibut

    Bowell Port, Itzamnets

    Czerny Station, Cairne

    Dogmaa, Wolfberg

    Gaffney Dock, HIP 16538

    Hermite Dock, Fan Cechehe

    Litke Mines, Wolfberg

    Macgregor Orbital, Kakmbutan

    Phillips Terminal, CD-72 190

    Schilling Dock, Huaich

    Skvortsov Orbital, 63 G. Capricorni

    The Bone Yard, Tas

    Tyson Gateway, LTT 16548

    The following starports continue to experience technical issues:

    Bondarek Orbital, Munfayl

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

    Griffiths Horizons, Ruchbah

    Laplace Ring, Kongga

    Mitchell Base, HIP 19147

  • May 21, 3303
  • Galactic News: Halsey Stages Anti-War Protest

    Former Federal president Jasmina Halsey held a public demonstration in the Alioth system yesterday in protest of the ongoing conflict between the Empire and the Federation.

    More than 30,000 people attended the event, which lasted for several hours and occupied one of the main public plazas in Nerah City on Argent’s Claim.

    A number of high-profile speakers and activists addressed the crowd, although Alliance Prime Minister Edmund Mahon was notable by his absence. Political commentators were quick to point out, however, that the demonstration could not have taken place without his foreknowledge, if not his explicit approval.

    In an address to the crowd, Halsey said:

    “As a 20th Century historian once wrote, ‘The underlying reason for war is always economic.’ This conflict has nothing to do with freedom or liberation – it is about resources. And I believe enough people have died to line the pockets of already wealthy individuals in the Federation and the Empire.”

    “I speak now directly to President Zachary Hudson and Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval: It is not too late for you to listen to reason.”

    Neither the Empire nor the Federation elected to respond to Halsey’s statement.

  • Galactic News: Weekly Expansion Report

    This report presents the latest data on expansion and withdrawal among the galaxy's minor factions.

    Here are the latest factions to have expanded into new systems:

    HIP 73428 Exchange

    Njikan Jet Dynamic Industry

    Sui Xenates Indie Union

    Jaques

    Labour of Kalads

    Yimanbin Nationalists

    Friends of Pirigen

    Brotherhood of Hasattra

    Karex Mob

    HIP 20577 Blue Dragons

    Expansions occur when a minor faction reaches a sufficient level of influence and there is a populated system within striking distance. Expansion is costly, so when a faction expands, the wealth and development level of the system it controls are temporarily reduced.

    Here are the latest factions in withdrawal:

    Limapa Blue State Commodities

    Partnership of LHS 2819

    Co-operative of Brangkalar

    Anotchi Citizens' Forum

    Nationals of Algreit

    Future of LTT 911

    Posse of HIP 97337

    Monarchy of Michael Pantazis

    New Rutujil People's Party

    Haeduwong Systems

    Factions are considered to be in withdrawal if their level of influence within a system drops below a certain level. If the faction's influence remains low for a total of five days, the faction must leave the system entirely. If the faction manages to increase its level of influence, it remains in the system.

  • May 20, 3303
  • Galactic News: Weekly Expansion Report

    This report presents the latest data on expansion and withdrawal among the galaxy's minor factions.

    Here are the latest factions to have expanded into new systems:

    HIP 73428 Exchange

    Njikan Jet Dynamic Industry

    Sui Xenates Indie Union

    Jaques

    Labour of Kalads

    Yimanbin Nationalists

    Friends of Pirigen

    Brotherhood of Hasattra

    Karex Mob

    HIP 20577 Blue Dragons

    Expansions occur when a minor faction reaches a sufficient level of influence and there is a populated system within striking distance. Expansion is costly, so when a faction expands, the wealth and development level of the system it controls are temporarily reduced.

    Here are the latest factions in withdrawal:

    Limapa Blue State Commodities

    Partnership of LHS 2819

    Co-operative of Brangkalar

    Anotchi Citizens' Forum

    Nationals of Algreit

    Future of LTT 911

    Posse of HIP 97337

    Monarchy of Michael Pantazis

    New Rutujil People's Party

    Haeduwong Systems

    Factions are considered to be in withdrawal if their level of influence within a system drops below a certain level. If the faction's influence remains low for a total of five days, the faction must leave the system entirely. If the faction manages to increase its level of influence, it remains in the system.

  • Galactic News: Halsey Stages Anti-War Protest

    Former Federal president Jasmina Halsey held a public demonstration in the Alioth system yesterday in protest of the ongoing conflict between the Empire and the Federation.

    More than 30,000 people attended the event, which lasted for several hours and occupied one of the main public plazas in Nerah City on Argent’s Claim.

    A number of high-profile speakers and activists addressed the crowd, although Alliance Prime Minister Edmund Mahon was notable by his absence. Political commentators were quick to point out, however, that the demonstration could not have taken place without his foreknowledge, if not his explicit approval.

    In an address to the crowd, Halsey said:

    “As a 20th Century historian once wrote, ‘The underlying reason for war is always economic.’ This conflict has nothing to do with freedom or liberation – it is about resources. And I believe enough people have died to line the pockets of already wealthy individuals in the Federation and the Empire.”

    “I speak now directly to President Zachary Hudson and Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval: It is not too late for you to listen to reason.”

    Neither the Empire nor the Federation elected to respond to Halsey’s statement.