Galactic News

  • March 10, 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:

    Avan Labour Union

    Vanayequi Independents

    Yakabugai Exchange

    AG+21 1754 Citizen Party

    Fusang Fortune Commodities

    LHS 3479 Interstellar

    People's Changthini for Equality

    Revolutionary Heheng Future

    Liaedin Electronics PLC

    Liaedin Mafia

    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

    Lords of Ngaliba

    Cemiess Commodities

    Labour of Ethgreze

    Order of Ethgreze

    Kokary Liberals

    United LHS 3479 Green Party

    Liberty Party of LP 751-1

    Independents of Mildeptu

    The Pilots Federation

    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.

  • March 9, 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:

    Zelano Systems

    Green Party of HIP 103138

    39 Tauri Interstellar

    Labour of Geras

    Marquis du HIP 110867

    Jet Fortune Exchange

    Social Bakaduninka Future

    Democrats of BD-02 4304

    i Bootis Democrats

    Official LTT 982 Autocracy

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

  • Galactic News: Loren's Legion Appeal Concludes

    Ambassador Cuthrick Delaney, steward of the Prism system, has announced that the Loren's Legion appeal for tantalum has been enthusiastically received by the galactic community. Hundreds of independent pilots responded to the appeal, resulting in a massive influx of deliveries to Hiram's Anchorage, the organisation's base of operations.

    In a statement, Delaney said:

    "Loren's Legion would like to extend its gratitude to all the Commanders who rallied to our call. Our immediate economic issues have been addressed, thanks to your efforts."

    Pilots who contributed to the initiative are now free to collect their rewards from Hiram's Anchorage in the Prism system.

  • Community Goal: The Colonia Expansion

    The Colonia Council has launched a fourth migration appeal, giving the galaxy's minor factions an opportunity to establish a permanent presence in the Colonia Nebula.

    A spokesperson for the organisation explained the nature of the initiative:

    "Once again we are asking pilots to deliver a specific commodity to Jaques Station on behalf of their chosen organisation in order to earn a migration visa."

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

    The campaign begins on the 9th of March 3303 and will run for four weeks. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

  • Community Goal: Appeal for Construction Materials

    The Military Militia, an independent organisation based in the XI-2 Lupi system, has announced plans to establish an installation in its home system, and has issued an appeal for various commodities for use in the construction. Commander MiL1TiA SiX, the group's wing commander, elaborated on the nature of the appeal:

    "We need two resources to start construction – military grade fabrics and platinum – and we encourage all able and willing Commanders to assist us."

    "Resistance is expected, but the Military Militia and its allies stand at the ready. We will be patrolling the shipping lanes in order to keep criminals at bay and ensure no crime goes unpunished."

    The proposed installation, which will be known as Soldiers' Respite, will boast state-of-the-art communication relays, high-tech weapon systems and a combat training facility.

    The organisation has promised to reward pilots who deliver the requested commodities to Pellegrino Hub in the XI-2 Lupi system. The campaign begins on the 9th March 3303 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

  • March 8, 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 One

    Official Darkates Freedom Party

    League of Villae

    Liberty Party of Zeessze

    HIP 19773 Shared

    Bubii Rats

    Ololos Drug Empire

    Bodb Den Advanced Network

    Cuicatec Gold Power Co

    Camorra of Waime

    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:

    New 31 Aquilae Green Party

    Zeessze Clan

    Liberty Party of Zeessze

    Kvenland Services

    Eranin Peoples Party

    FK5 2550 PLC

    Quambo Free

    Marquis du HIP 110867

    Totegafook Posse

    HIP 96289 Blue Major Inc

    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:

    Bowell Port, Itzamnets

    Frick Base, Naurung

    Gaffney Dock, HIP 16538

    Grego Reach, Pentin

    White Orbital, Aiabiko

    Yeliseyev Beacon, Nican

    The following starports continue to experience technical issues:

    Alexander Freeport, HIP 18843

    Amnuel Dock, Kwiamoni

    Bondarek Orbital, Munfayl

    Cayley Landing, Atroan

    Hillary Silo, HR 8474

    Kooi Gateway, G 190-28

    Melvin Hub, GD 1192

    Priest Survey, HIP 19147

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

    Bethe Station, Muracing

    Eckford Prospect, Naitis

    Finney Ring, Jitabos

    Ford Dock, Naitis

    Pellegrino Hub, Xi-2 Lupi

    Schwann Hub, Wikanawal

  • March 7, 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

    Chamunda Crimson Gang

    Apoyota Domain

    Quator Ring

    Bhotho Rats

    Union of Sowiio Green Party

    Anali Ltd

    Ither Purple Brotherhood

    People's Bactondinks Future

    Argeno Transport 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

    Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities

    Ngaliba Blue Camorra

    Uszaa Society

    i Bootis Democrats

    Revolutionary Kappa Fornacis for Equality

    Codorain Network

    Nantariates State Holdings

    HIP 117399 Confederacy

    Partnership of Stopover

    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.

  • March 6, 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:

    Colanja Gold Power Services

    Brani Federal Holdings

    Ross 754 Labour

    Yakabugai Exchange

    Ruchbah Industry

    Cemiess Commodities

    Kokary Holdings

    Eravate Network

    Zeessze Clan

    Delphin Blue Federal PLC

    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:

    Potriti Gold Mafia

    Ngaliba Blue Camorra

    LHS 535 Silver United Ltd

    Orishpucho Jet Hand Gang

    Chau Yu Gold Clan

    BD-13 2439 Comms Systems

    League of 36 Ursae Majoris

    Independent Sopdu Labour

    Taliesin Crimson Fortune Systems

    Democrats of Masans

    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 4, 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:

    G 41-14 Purple Travel Solutions

    HIP 73428 Exchange

    HIP 8593 Empire League

    Ross 754 Labour

    Nahua Citizens' Forum

    G 99-49 Life Industry

    Sui Xenates Indie Union

    HIP 115314 Jet Crew

    HIP 113454 Crew

    HIP 65921 Silver Bridge Systems

    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:

    Eranin Peoples Party

    Independents of Mildeptu

    39 Tauri Interstellar

    Labour of Geras

    Zugen Incorporated

    Durius Dominion

    Inupiates Patrons of Law

    Zeus Bureau

    HR 8170 Brotherhood

    Xuanduna Imperial Society

    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 3, 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:

    Vanayequi Independents

    New 31 Aquilae Green Party

    Kini Drug Empire

    Fusang Fortune Commodities

    Luyten 674-15 Industries

    Leesti Alliance Union

    Alpha Centauri Gold Brotherhood

    Aymifa Resistance

    Bodb Den Advanced Network

    Liaedin Electronics PLC

    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:

    Limapa Blue State Commodities

    Lords of Ngaliba

    Labour of Ethgreze

    Order of Ethgreze

    Crimson State Group

    Liberty Party of LP 751-1

    Alioth Pro-Alliance Group

    Gandui Empire Group

    Zugen Incorporated

    Nuenets Corp.

    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.

  • Freelance Report: The Mercury Seven Expedition

    This weekend, the Mercury Seven expedition will depart from Jaques Station in the Colonia system. Citizens are invited to join the expedition, or to watch it depart at 7.00 UTC on the 5th of March 3303.

    The expedition takes its name from the Mercury Seven, a group of astronauts from an early spaceflight programme – brave men who risked much to explore the frontier.

    The expedition will comprise a number of stages, with regular stops for those with SRVs or fighters. Sights will include the Orio-Persean Conflux, the Osprey Stellar Remnant, Wagar's Reach and Zephyrus.

    Pilots who want to participate are encouraged to contact the Colonia Citizens Network.

    Bob Dobilina

  • March 2, 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:

    Laedla and Co

    The Pilots Federation

    Marquis du HIP 110867

    Green Party of LFT 926

    Modgud Commodities

    CD-37 641 Empire Pact

    Delta Pavonis Vision Services

    New BD+23 3151 Revolutionary Party

    Workers of TZ Arietis Democrats

    HIP 114530 Guardians

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

  • Galactic News: Rahu Operation comes to an End

    An Alliance spokesperson has announced that its operation to the crew of an Alliance convoy from opportunistic slavers in the Rahu system has reached a successful conclusion.

    Hundreds of independent pilots supported the campaign by recovering escape pods from the remains of the convoy and delivering them safely to Acharya Station. Meanwhile, combat pilots neutralised slavers who were attempting to take escape pods from the wreckage.

    As the operation drew to a close, an Alliance spokesperson made a brief statement:

    "We are immeasurably grateful to the galactic community for its support. Countless members of Alliance personnel have been spared a lifetime of enforced slavery, and we have you to thank for it."

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

  • Community Goal: Loren's Legion Issues Request

    Loren's Legion, an Imperial organisation based in the Prism system, has placed an open order for tantalum.

    The organisation has a wide range of business interests, and regularly supplies commercial entities with raw materials and other commodities. On this occasion it has turned to the galactic community for help fulfilling its commitments.

    A spokesperson for the organisation released a statement to the media.

    "We have experienced a huge spike in demand, and our facility at Hiram's Anchorage is already running at full capacity, so to satisfy our clients we will need the help of the galactic community. Fortunately we are in a position to offer generous premiums to pilots who deliver tantalum to Hiram's Anchorage in the Prism system."

    The campaign begins on the 2nd of March 3303 and will run for two weeks. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

  • March 1, 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:

    Avan Labour Union

    Green Party of HIP 103138

    HIP 105577 One

    Kvenland Services

    Bubii Rats

    Leaders of BD-08 2963

    Cuicatec Gold Power Co

    HIP 105639 Party

    Sokat Values Party

    Parhul Silver Electronics Hldgs

    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:

    Kvenland Services

    Sokat Values Party

    Labour of Nahuatl

    Dilga Purple Mob

    Suteruku Gold Clan

    Party of Argen

    Social Gabiko Liberals

    Progressive Party of Djabe

    HIP 28987 Empire Pact

    Law Party of HIP 27371

    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.

  • 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.

  • February 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

    Chamunda Crimson Gang

    LHS 1387 Jet Mob

    Bhotho Rats

    LP 811-17 Gold Energy Partners

    i Bootis Democrats

    i Bootis Central Limited

    Freedom Party of Walka

    Codorain Network

    Nationalists of Aulin

    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:

    Uru Federal Interstellar

    Zugen Incorporated

    Traditional Auste Dominion

    WISE 0855-0714 Gold Gang

    Oho Bajo Public Holdings

    Mob of Nantariates

    Aulin Focus

    Idomatyritu Universal Company

    Potri Gold Federal Industry

    HIP 17483 Services

    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.

  • February 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:

    HIP 8593 Empire League

    V886 Centauri Future

    Liberals of Delta Pavonis

    Zeus Bureau

    Kuwemargl Patrons of Law

    Labour of Kalads

    Ciboney Empire Consulate

    Cordenet Group

    Defence Force of HR 8793

    Yhele Empire Party

    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:

    Colanja Gold Power Services

    Limapa Blue State Commodities

    Official Darkates Freedom Party

    The Pilots Federation

    Iptera Allied Corp.

    Natural LP 811-17 Conservatives

    Heike Co

    Autocracy of Phi Gruis

    Partnership of LHS 2819

    HIP 13269 Silver Drug Empire

    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.