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  • June 17, 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:

    Leschanatya Future

    LTT 3981 Purple Legal Limited

    Earls of Primpo

    Sokaram Citizens of Tradition

    Revolutionary Eluskapu Partnership

    Purple Universal Co

    League of Wikmeang Party

    Kherthaje Collective

    HIP 68936 Partners

    Bactrimpox Gold Society

    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:

    Crimson State Group

    HIP 13269 Silver Drug Empire

    Dominion of Skadjalini

    League of HIP 3509 Flag

    HIP 111755 Citizens of Tradition

    Movement for Pienate Labour

    Bodharail Empire Party

    CD-54 9671 Empire Group

    Revolutionary Abazates Democrats

    Flesk Transport Organisation

    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: The Thargoids have Returned

    Over the past few days, media streams have been abuzz with news that the so-called Unknown Ships are in fact Thargoid vessels, as many had speculated. The Federal Times, having spent several days confirming sources and authenticating reports, has now published an in-depth account of the events that led to the revelation.

    It is understood that Professor Ishmael Palin, a leading authority on xenobiological research, determined the vessels’ origin by comparing data from the Unknown Ships with older Thargoid samples. Palin’s experiments resulted in conclusive proof that the Unknown Ships were Thargoid.

    A short time later, Palin’s data was seized by Federal agents, who attempted to convey it to a Federal research facility. But in a shocking turn of events, the ship carrying the data was attacked en route to its destination. There is strong evidence to suggest the attack was executed by Thargoid vessels.

    The incapacitation of the Federal vessel resulted in the information entering the public domain. But the cryptic nature of the data meant that The Federal Times was compelled to conduct further research before publishing its report.

    In its story, The Federal Times also posited that the barnacles may be of Thargoid origin, given their relationship with the Thargoid ships. But it stopped short of suggesting a link between the Thargoids and the Unknown Probes and Artefacts, which many also believe to be nonhuman objects.

    Meanwhile, the public mood was best summarised by Kelvin Masters, a freelance journalist, who contributed the following to the Rewired news feed:

    “Look at the history books. Every time we’ve met the Thargoids, there’s bloodshed. We need to prepare for the worst. I mean, they’ve already attacked human ships! What kind of contingencies do the superpowers have in place? And what do we know about the Thargoids’ capabilities? What kind of weapons do they have? What kind of defences? And why did the Federation take Palin’s data? Were they trying to keep it quiet? These questions need to be answered!”

    The leaders of the galaxy’s three superpowers are expected to make statements shortly.

  • Galactic News: Weekly Conflict Report

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

    Here are the latest factions to experience a civil war:

    Ruchbah Industry

    Zeessze Clan

    Liberty Party of Zeessze

    Ross 754 Universal and Co

    Potriti Gold Mafia

    Vanayequi Independents

    AG+21 1754 Citizen Party

    Junga Patron's Principles

    Ngaledi Federal Corporation

    Aymifa Resistance

    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:

    Avan Labour Union

    Kokary Liberals

    Fusang Fortune Commodities

    HIP 73428 Exchange

    Yakabugai Exchange

    Eranin Peoples Party

    Ololos Drug Empire

    The Pilots Federation

    Hatmehit Purple Crew

    Independents of Mildeptu

    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.

  • June 16, 3303

  • Galactic News: Weekly Conflict Report

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

    Here are the latest factions to experience a civil war:

    Ruchbah Industry

    Zeessze Clan

    Liberty Party of Zeessze

    Ross 754 Universal and Co

    Potriti Gold Mafia

    Vanayequi Independents

    AG+21 1754 Citizen Party

    Junga Patron's Principles

    Ngaledi Federal Corporation

    Aymifa Resistance

    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:

    Avan Labour Union

    Kokary Liberals

    Fusang Fortune Commodities

    HIP 73428 Exchange

    Yakabugai Exchange

    Eranin Peoples Party

    Ololos Drug Empire

    The Pilots Federation

    Hatmehit Purple Crew

    Independents of Mildeptu

    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.

  • Galactic News: The Thargoids have Returned

    Over the past few days, media streams have been abuzz with news that the so-called Unknown Ships are in fact Thargoid vessels, as many had speculated. The Federal Times, having spent several days confirming sources and authenticating reports, has now published an in-depth account of the events that led to the revelation.

    It is understood that Professor Ishmael Palin, a leading authority on xeno-biological research, determined the vessels’ origin by comparing data from the Unknown Ships with older Thargoid samples. Palin’s experiments resulted in conclusive proof that the Unknown Ships were Thargoid.

    A short time later, Palin’s data was seized by Federal agents, who attempted to convey it to a Federal research facility. But in a shocking turn of events, the ship carrying the data was attacked en route to its destination. There is strong evidence to suggest the attack was executed by Thargoid vessels.

    The incapacitation of the Federal vessel resulted in the information entering the public domain. But the cryptic nature of the data meant that The Federal Times was compelled to conduct further research before publishing its report.

    In its story, the Federal Times also posited that the barnacles may be of Thargoid origin, given their relationship with the Thargoid ships, but stopped short of suggesting a link between the Thargoids and the Unknown Probes and Artefacts, which many also believe to be non human objects.

    Meanwhile, the public mood was best summarised by Kelvin Masters, a freelance journalist, who contributed the following to the Rewired news feed:

    “Look at the history books. Every time we’ve met the Thargoids, there’s bloodshed. We need to prepare for the worst. I mean, they’ve already attacked human ships! What kind of contingencies do the superpowers have in place? And what do we know about the Thargoids’ capabilities? What kind of weapons do they have? What kind of defences? And why did the Federation take Palin’s data? Were they trying to keep it quiet? These questions need to be answered!”

    The leaders of the galaxy’s three superpowers are expected to make statements shortly.

  • Community Goal: Further Superpower Expansion

    As the Empire and Federation continue to consolidate their presence in the Pleiades star cluster, both superpowers have announced new expansion initiatives centred in the region.

    The Empire has declared its intention to bolster its Navy with a new Well-class Carrier, one of the largest vessels of its kind, while the Federation has announced plans to establish an asteroid base among the rings of HIP 17692 A4 in the HIP 17692 system.

    Both superpowers have placed open orders for construction materials, promising to reward those who support their respective campaigns. The Merope Expeditionary Fleet has been authorised to coordinate the Imperial campaign, while the Pleiades Resource Enterprise has agreed to oversee the Federal initiative.

    Both campaign begin on the 15th of June 3303 and will run for one week. If either superpower meets its targets earlier than planned, its campaign will end immediately.

  • Galactic News: Knights of Karma Appeal Concludes

    The Knights of Karma have announced that their plan to establish a new mining facility in the Qa’wakana system has been warmly received by the galactic community. The organisation’s targets for materials have been met, and work on the new facility is expected to start soon.

    A spokesman for the Knights of Karma released a statement:

    “This is a landmark day for the people of Qa'wakana. The cost of the construction materials will be recouped from the minerals mined at the new facility, and local markets will be able to realise their full potential. The pilots who assisted us have our everlasting gratitude.”

    Pilots who contributed to the campaign can now collect their rewards from Carpini Terminal in the Qa’wakana system.

  • June 15, 3303

  • Community Goal: Further Superpower Expansion

    As the Empire and Federation continue to consolidate their presence in the Pleiades star cluster, both superpowers have announced new expansion initiatives centred in the region.

    The Empire has declared its intention to bolster its Navy with a new Well-class Carrier, one of the largest vessels of its kind, while the Federation has announced plans to establish an asteroid base among the rings of HIP 17692 A4 in the HIP 17692 system.

    Both superpowers have placed open orders for construction materials, promising to reward those who support their respective campaigns. The Merope Expeditionary Fleet has been authorised to coordinate the Imperial campaign, while the Pleiades Resource Enterprise has agreed to oversee the Federal initiative.

    Both campaign begin on the 15th of June 3303 and will run for one week. If either superpower meets its targets earlier than planned, its campaign will end immediately.

  • Galactic News: Knights of Karma Appeal Concludes

    The Knights of Karma have announced that their plan to establish a new mining facility in the Qa’wakana system has been warmly received by the galactic community. The organisation’s targets for materials have been met, and work on the new facility is expected to start soon.

    A spokesman for the Knights of Karma released a statement:

    “This is a landmark day for the people of Qa'wakana. The cost of the construction materials will be recouped from the minerals mined at the new facility, and local markets will be able to realise their full potential. The pilots who assisted us have our everlasting gratitude.”

    Pilots who contributed to the campaign can now collect their rewards from Carpini Terminal in the Qa’wakana system.

  • 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

    Dogmaa, Wolfberg

    Hevelius Terminal, Hatmehing

    Macgregor Orbital, Kakmbutan

    The following starports continue to experience technical issues:

    Bykovsky Orbital, Gakiutl

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

    Hernandez Observatory, Sugrivik

    Jeury Silo, Obambori

  • 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:

    Siluruba Purple Transport Ltd

    Official Darkates Freedom Party

    Kvenland Services

    HIP 10570 Constitution Party

    HR 3954 Crew

    Cuicatec Gold Power Co

    Aonghus Co

    Hajon Industries

    HIP 9741 Incorporated

    HIP 15545 Public Network

    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:

    Siluruba Purple Transport Ltd

    Kvenland Services

    Ruchbah Industry

    Social Zaragas Independents

    Uszaa Society

    Allied Ualapalor League

    Hand Gang of Taunitoq

    Traditional Auste Dominion

    Gold Travel Ltd

    Nun Purple Mafia

    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.

  • June 14, 3303

  • 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:

    Siluruba Purple Transport Ltd

    Official Darkates Freedom Party

    Kvenland Services

    HIP 10570 Constitution Party

    HR 3954 Crew

    Cuicatec Gold Power Co

    Aonghus Co

    Hajon Industries

    HIP 9741 Incorporated

    HIP 15545 Public Network

    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:

    Siluruba Purple Transport Ltd

    Kvenland Services

    Ruchbah Industry

    Social Zaragas Independents

    Uszaa Society

    Allied Ualapalor League

    Hand Gang of Taunitoq

    Traditional Auste Dominion

    Gold Travel Ltd

    Nun Purple Mafia

    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: 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

    Dogmaa, Wolfberg

    Hevelius Terminal, Hatmehing

    Macgregor Orbital, Kakmbutan

    The following starports continue to experience technical issues:

    Bykovsky Orbital, Gakiutl

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

    Hernandez Observatory, Sugrivik

    Jeury Silo, Obambori

  • 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:

    Brotherhood of LP 98-132

    Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities

    Quator Ring

    Conservatives of HIP 41984

    United Wat Yu Confederacy

    Zeus Travel and Co

    Coalition of Djagana

    Traditional Tofana League

    BD-10 4011 Commodities

    Eoto Universal Solutions

    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:

    Brotherhood of LP 98-132

    Potriti Gold Mafia

    Kini Drug Empire

    WISE 0855-0714 Gold Gang

    Zeus Bureau

    Opala Power Commodities

    Democrats of Lacab Kui

    Quince Jet Family

    United HIP 20440 Defence Force

    Patha Revolutionary Party

    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.

  • June 13, 3303

  • 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:

    Brotherhood of LP 98-132

    Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities

    Quator Ring

    Conservatives of HIP 41984

    United Wat Yu Confederacy

    Zeus Travel and Co

    Coalition of Djagana

    Traditional Tofana League

    BD-10 4011 Commodities

    Eoto Universal Solutions

    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:

    Brotherhood of LP 98-132

    Potriti Gold Mafia

    Kini Drug Empire

    WISE 0855-0714 Gold Gang

    Zeus Bureau

    Opala Power Commodities

    Democrats of Lacab Kui

    Quince Jet Family

    United HIP 20440 Defence Force

    Patha Revolutionary Party

    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

    New 31 Aquilae Green Party

    LTT 377 Purple General Corp.

    G 41-14 Purple Travel Solutions

    Kokary Holdings

    Cemiess Commodities

    Eravate Network

    Laedla and Co

    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:

    Ngaliba Blue Camorra

    Alpha Centauri Gold Brotherhood

    Movement for 11 Cephei Worker's Party

    Orishpucho Jet Hand Gang

    Aleutes Bureau

    Sif League

    G 239-25 Alliance

    Alliance of Dharm

    Eurybia Empire Consulate

    League of Pentun

    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.

  • June 12, 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

    New 31 Aquilae Green Party

    LTT 377 Purple General Corp.

    G 41-14 Purple Travel Solutions

    Kokary Holdings

    Cemiess Commodities

    Eravate Network

    Laedla and Co

    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:

    Ngaliba Blue Camorra

    Alpha Centauri Gold Brotherhood

    Movement for 11 Cephei Worker's Party

    Orishpucho Jet Hand Gang

    Aleutes Bureau

    Sif League

    G 239-25 Alliance

    Alliance of Dharm

    Eurybia Empire Consulate

    League of Pentun

    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.

  • June 11, 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:

    Crimson State Group

    United Onduwatya Defence Party

    Sui Xenates Indie Union

    Egovi Dominion

    LTT 3981 Purple Legal Limited

    Traditional Kapperapai Dominion

    Ossian Purple Major Limited

    Marquis du Unuteniling

    Karkinicha Life Network

    Future of Guayambaan

    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

    Yenistani Guardians of Tradition

    Alliance of Yemakinni

    Liu Di Imperial Society

    HIP 59486 Purple Ring

    Babai Public Incorporated

    Palliyar Blue Adv Inc

    Igala Gold Public Ltd

    Mbayame Brotherhood

    Orisala Co-operative

    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.

  • June 10, 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:

    Crimson State Group

    United Onduwatya Defence Party

    Sui Xenates Indie Union

    Egovi Dominion

    LTT 3981 Purple Legal Limited

    Traditional Kapperapai Dominion

    Ossian Purple Major Limited

    Marquis du Unuteniling

    Karkinicha Life Network

    Future of Guayambaan

    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

    Yenistani Guardians of Tradition

    Alliance of Yemakinni

    Liu Di Imperial Society

    HIP 59486 Purple Ring

    Babai Public Incorporated

    Palliyar Blue Adv Inc

    Igala Gold Public Ltd

    Mbayame Brotherhood

    Orisala Co-operative

    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: Weekly Conflict Report

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

    Here are the latest factions to experience a civil war:

    Limapa Blue State Commodities

    Coquim Industry

    Vanayequi Independents

    AG+21 1754 Citizen Party

    Kini Drug Empire

    Ruchbah Industry

    Zelano Systems

    United LHS 3479 Green Party

    LHS 3479 Interstellar

    Junga Patron's Principles

    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:

    Lords of Ngaliba

    Yakabugai Exchange

    HIP 73428 Exchange

    Labour of Ethgreze

    Order of Ethgreze

    Fusang Fortune Commodities

    Kokary Liberals

    Eranin Peoples Party

    Ross 754 Labour

    Ross 754 Universal 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.