Galactic News

  • April 6, 3303
  • Galactic News: Fourth Colonia Appeal Concludes

    The fourth Colonia Council migration appeal has come to an end. Hundreds of organisations took part in the campaign, delivering huge quantities of material to Jaques Station in the hope of earning a place in the Colonia Nebula.

    As the appeal drew to a close, a spokesperson for the Colonia Council released a statement:

    "This has been yet another great success for the Colonia community, and we would once again like to express our gratitude to all those who contributed. Once we have confirmed how much material has been delivered, we will contact the organisations that made the largest contribution, and start work on their new outposts."

  • April 5, 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:

    HIP 22145 Gold Mafia

    Order of Ethgreze

    HIP 5712 State Corp.

    Kvenland Services

    Purungurawn Purple Society

    Co-operative of Yiman

    HIP 111486 First

    Revolutionary HIP 6161 Unionists

    Hand Gang of Taunitoq

    League of Machimi Front

    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:

    Official Darkates Freedom Party

    Zeessze Clan

    Eravate Network

    Kvenland Services

    Bubii Rats

    Ololos Drug Empire

    Jamatia Central Corp.

    HIP 15545 Public Network

    Chukchair Fortune Group

    Cuicatec Gold Power Co

    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:

    Bolotov Gateway, Arakwibut

    Bowell Port, Itzamnets

    Eckford Prospect, Naitis

    Gaffney Dock, HIP 16538

    Grego Reach, Pentin

    Hermite Dock, Fan Cechehe

    Macgregor Orbital, Kakmbutan

    Schilling Dock, Huaich

    Schwann Hub, Wikanawal

    Yeliseyev Beacon, Nican

    The following starports continue to experience technical issues:

    Alexander Freeport, HIP 18843

    Bondarek Orbital, Munfayl

    Hillary Silo, HR 8474

    Kooi Gateway, G 190-28

    Melvin Hub, GD 1192

    Priest Survey, HIP 19147

    Saberhagen Ring, Devata Baru

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

    Ford Dock, Naitis

    Korolyov Hub, Arawere

  • 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.

  • April 4, 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:

    Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities

    Oho Bajo Public Holdings

    Kappa Fornacis Industry

    Emperor's Will

    Sanna Galactic PLC

    Nationalists of Aulin

    BV Phoenicis Raiders

    Leaders of LFT 1404

    League of Khronos

    Alpha Caeli Freedom Party

    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:

    Apoyota Domain

    Quator Ring

    CD-37 641 Empire Pact

    Ciguru Republic Party

    i Bootis Democrats

    Kappa Fornacis Industry

    Aulin Republic Party

    Zeta Aquilae Free

    Opala Power Commodities

    Partnership of LHS 417

    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.

  • April 3, 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:

    Brotherhood of LP 98-132

    Uru Federal Interstellar

    Ngaliba Blue Camorra

    Cemiess Commodities

    Brani Federal Holdings

    Yakabugai Exchange

    Panoi Holdings

    HIP 8593 Empire League

    HIP 19773 Shared

    HIP 10570 Constitution Party

    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:

    Coalition of Ngaliba

    Lords of Ngaliba

    Potriti Gold Mafia

    Nang Ta-khian Public Co

    LHS 535 Silver United Ltd

    Huaich Independents

    Eshu Gold Mafia

    Sif League

    Honges Silver Drug Empire

    LP 64-194 Public Corp.

    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.

  • April 1, 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:

    Sol Workers' Party

    Modgud Commodities

    Bodb Dearg Order

    Njundji Alliance

    Leschanatya Future

    Future of LTT 911

    Workers of Ahaykenkan Confederacy

    United Bese Party

    Defence Force of HR 8793

    HIP 1885 Patron's Principles

    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:

    Coquim Industry

    Crimson State Group

    Zugen Incorporated

    HR 8170 Brotherhood

    LHS 3598 Transport Group

    Confederation of Dahan

    Idomatyritu Travel Industries

    Allied Herthans Front

    Peng Dung Jet Creative Network

    HIP 113632 Empire Consulate

    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.

  • Freelance Report: Imperial Commanders Support Salomé

    Reports have been received from Imperial space that many Imperial pilots are defying the standing kill-on-sight order on Commander Salomé. The pilots pledging to support the disgraced senator are offering escort services and fuel, and have even promised to reward other Commanders willing to help.

    "The issue is that we are not in possession of the facts," said Commander Jayridium, who is offering up to 50 times the listed bounty to anyone who can arrange a meeting with Salomé. "I am joining the effort to protect her. The truth must be heard!"

    Commander Jayridium joins several others in an effort to help Salome – an effort that could make them outcasts.

    Peter Brady

  • March 31, 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:

    New 31 Aquilae Green Party

    Ross 754 Universal and Co

    Fusang Fortune Commodities

    Vanayequi Independents

    Green Party of HIP 103138

    LHS 3479 Interstellar

    Eravate Life Services

    Eranin Peoples Party

    United Hatmehit Revolutionary Party

    Alpha Centauri Gold Brotherhood

    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:

    Colanja Gold Power Services

    Ross 754 Labour

    G 41-14 Purple Travel Solutions

    Limapa Blue State Commodities

    HIP 8593 Empire League

    Kokary Liberals

    United LHS 3479 Green Party

    Chamunda Crimson Gang

    Labour of Ethgreze

    Quator Ring

    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: Empire Expands into the Pleiades

    Recent reports indicate that the Empire has expanded into the Pleiades, having established a number of outposts in the HR 1185 system.

    Katherine Ryder, a freelance journalist and seasoned war correspondent, commented on the development:

    "Things might have been quiet recently, but that doesn't mean the situation with the Empire and the Federation has improved. This is a cold war, after all."

    "Regardless of claims to the contrary, this conflict is about one thing: meta-alloys. Both sides want Maia and Merope because of the barnacles they contain, and both sides will keep pushing into those systems."

    "Eventually, one of two things will happen: one side will withdraw...or neither side will. In the latter scenario, war seems inevitable."

    Politicians on both sides of the divide have urged the superpowers to engage in amicable talks and establish some kind of agreement over the meta-alloys, but such entreaties have so far fallen on deaf ears.

  • March 30, 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:

    Avan Labour Union

    Laedla and Co

    GCRV 4654 State Interstellar

    Independents of Mildeptu

    39 Tauri Interstellar

    The Pilots Federation

    Green Party of Dulos

    V886 Centauri Future

    Nuenets Corp.

    Democrats of BD-02 4304

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

  • Community Goal: Halsey Requests Relief

    Former Federal president Jasmina Halsey has appealed for relief for the refugees currently at Dirichlet Orbital.

    In a statement, Halsey said:

    "Dirichlet Orbital has already become a haven for those fleeing the ongoing conflict between the Empire and the Federation. But if we are to provide these people with ongoing care, we will need the help of the galactic community. Fortunately, the Yum Kamcabi Purple Life Industry has volunteered to support a relief operation."

    The Yum Kamcabi Purple Life Industry has pledged to reward pilots who deliver Natural Fabrics, Food Cartridges, and Basic Medicines to Dirichlet Orbital in the Yum Kamcabi system. Meanwhile, the Revolutionary Patani Labour has placed a kill order on all wanted ships operating in Yum Kamcabi, to counter the threat to trade routes.

    The campaign begins on the 30th of March 3303 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

  • Galactic News: Order Restored in Lidpar

    The Union of Lidpar Green Party has announced that its campaign to clear the Lidpar system of agitators has been a success. Hundreds of pilots responded to the appeal, taking to their ships to eliminate the criminals operating in the system. The Union of Lidpar Green Party also stated that its appeal for Battle Weapons, Reactive Armour and Advanced Medicines had reached a successful conclusion.

    Authorities in the Lidpar system have extended their gratitude to those who participated in the operation.

    Pilots who contributed to the initiative can now collect their rewards from Carlisle Station in the Lidpar system.

  • March 29, 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 22145 Gold Mafia

    Order of Ethgreze

    Kvenland Services

    Left Party of HIP 43845

    LTT 1349 Transport Industry

    Aonghus Co

    Hand Gang of Taunitoq

    Co-operative of Yiman

    Totegafook Posse

    Revolutionary HIP 6161 Unionists

    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:

    Official Darkates Freedom Party

    Ross 754 Universal and Co

    FK5 2550 PLC

    Jamatia Central Corp.

    Green Party of Dulos

    Conservatives of HIP 41984

    HIP 15545 Public Network

    Chukchair Fortune Group

    Zhu Veddi State Limited

    Ngandrusa Purple Boys

    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.

  • March 28, 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:

    Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities

    Laedla and Co

    People's Changthini for Equality

    WISE 0855-0714 Gold Gang

    Delta Pavonis Vision Services

    Zeus Bureau

    Emperor's Will

    Segoveduwa Empire Party

    Sanna Galactic PLC

    Codorain Network

    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:

    Chamunda Crimson Gang

    Zeus Bureau

    Ross 490 Mafia

    Independents of LHS 3262

    Kappa Fornacis Industry

    United Wat Yu Confederacy

    Nationalists of Aulin

    Allied Herthans Front

    Justice Party of Minot

    Kakas Flag

    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:

    Bolotov Gateway, Arakwibut

    Bowell Port, Itzamnets

    Eckford Prospect, Naitis

    Gaffney Dock, HIP 16538

    Grego Reach, Pentin

    Hermite Dock, Fan Cechehe

    Macgregor Orbital, Kakmbutan

    Schilling Dock, Huaich

    Schwann Hub, Wikanawal

    Smith Port, HIP 106072

    Yeliseyev Beacon, Nican

    The following starports continue to experience technical issues:

    Alexander Freeport, HIP 18843

    Bondarek Orbital, Munfayl

    Ford Dock, Naitis

    Hillary Silo, HR 8474

    Kooi Gateway, G 190-28

    Melvin Hub, GD 1192

    Priest Survey, HIP 19147

    Saberhagen Ring, Devata Baru

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

    Shirley Platform, DR Crucis

    Smith Port, HIP 106072

  • March 27, 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:

    Brotherhood of LP 98-132

    Uru Federal Interstellar

    Avan Labour Union

    Union of Wolf 359 Labour

    Ngaliba Blue Camorra

    Cemiess Commodities

    Eravate Network

    Brani Federal Holdings

    Yakabugai Exchange

    Panoi Holdings

    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:

    Coalition of Ngaliba

    Potriti Gold Mafia

    Autocracy of Phi Gruis

    Nang Ta-khian Public Co

    Huaich Independents

    Eshu Gold Mafia

    Ruchbah Progressive Party

    Traditional Kakmbutan Justice Party

    G 239-25 Alliance

    LFT 880 Vision Company

    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.

  • March 25, 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:

    39 Tauri Interstellar

    LHS 1110 Patron's Principles

    Njundji Alliance

    Leschanatya Future

    Coalition of Bodedi

    League of Ch'i Lin Freedom Party

    Tatapai Empire Assembly

    Duduseklis Empire League

    Cordenet Group

    Egovi Dominion

    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:

    Labour of Ethgreze

    LP 811-17 Gold Energy Partners

    Kuwemargl Patrons of Law

    Thiin Gold Netcoms Interstellar

    Baraswar Crimson Vision Ltd

    Peng Dung Jet Creative Network

    United Nang Ta-khian Confederacy

    NLTT 8653 Empire Consulate

    Serrot Blue General Group

    Gilyadar Services

    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.

  • March 24, 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:

    New 31 Aquilae Green Party

    Potriti Gold Mafia

    Zelano Systems

    Fusang Fortune Commodities

    Vanayequi Independents

    Eravate Life Services

    AG+21 1754 Citizen Party

    Eranin Peoples Party

    Purungurawn Purple Society

    United Hatmehit Revolutionary 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:

    Colanja Gold Power Services

    Ross 754 Labour

    G 41-14 Purple Travel Solutions

    Kokary Holdings

    Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities

    Limapa Blue State Commodities

    Lords of Ngaliba

    HIP 8593 Empire League

    Coquim Industry

    Kini Drug Empire

    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.