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  • February 15, 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

    Kvenland Services

    Bubii Rats

    LTT 377 Purple General Corp.

    FK5 2550 PLC

    Hajon Industries

    HIP 96289 Blue Major Inc

    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:

    Avan Labour Union

    Eravate Network

    Eravate Life Services

    Labour of Ethgreze

    Order of Ethgreze

    Eranin Peoples Party

    Bodb Den Advanced Network

    LHS 1387 Jet Mob

    Hajon Industries

    Camorra of Waime

    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.

  • February 14, 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:

    Groombridge 1618 Inc

    Segoveduwa Empire Party

    Ross 775 for Equality

    Ciboney Purple Allied Corp.

    G 180-18 Jet Society

    Crimson Major Incorporated

    Potri Gold Federal Industry

    Crimson Power Company

    Revolutionary LHS 2158 Confederacy

    29 Ceti Unionists

    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

    Crimson State Group

    Partnership of GD 215

    Gandui Empire Group

    Democrats of BD-02 4304

    Zeus Bureau

    Belenja Democrats

    Leaders of LFT 1404

    Family of Ogowei

    HIP 116460 Patrons of Law

    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:

    Bacon City, Carnoeck

    Bartlett Gateway, Heikegani

    Dogmaa, Wolfberg

    Elder Works, Ross 154

    Frick Base, Naurung

    Gaffney Dock, HIP 16538

    Haisheng Orbital, HR 8474

    Hirase Horizons, Nemet

    Tall Enterprise, Ngalia

    Tarelkin Dock, LP 462-19

    White Orbital, Aiabiko

    The following starports continue to experience technical issues:

    Alexander Freeport, HIP 18843

    Amnuel Dock, Kwiamoni

    Bondarek Orbital, Munfayl

    Cayley Landing, Atroan

    Donaldson Retreat, Rajuar

    Haack Gateway, Halbangaay

    Hillary Silo, HR 8474

    i Sola Prospect, Brestla

    Kooi Gateway, G 190-28

    Liwei Gateway, 63 G. Capricorni

    Manakov Survey, Aeduci

    Melvin Hub, GD 1192

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

    Priest Survey, HIP 19147

    Roberts Port, CD-52 9732

    von Bellingshausen Port, Almar

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

    Yeliseyev Beacon, Nican

  • February 13, 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

    Social Zaragas Independents

    Brani Federal Holdings

    New 31 Aquilae Green Party

    Yakabugai Exchange

    G 41-14 Purple Travel Solutions

    Kokary Holdings

    Brotherhood of LP 98-132

    Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities

    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:

    Lords of Ngaliba

    Chamunda Crimson Gang

    i Bootis Central Limited

    LHS 535 Silver United Ltd

    HIP 6758 Posse

    LTT 2622 Crimson Power Solutions

    Orishpucho Jet Hand Gang

    Nagii Union

    HIP 5700 Electronics Co

    Robigo Cartel

    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: Ram Tah Makes Breakthrough

    Since the Synuefe ruins were discovered in October, hundreds of explorers, archaeologists and relic hunters have scoured the site for information about the race that created it. When engineer Ram Tah started researching the ruins, hundreds more joined the search, motivated either by a thirst for knowledge or by the promise of reward.

    Now, Ram Tah claims to have made a significant breakthrough. In a statement, he said:

    "Thanks to the hard work of many dedicated pilots – and in particular Commander Noodlz05 and his wingmates – I have isolated a signal in the Guardians' monolith network that will allow scanners to identify sites within 1,000 light seconds. This should make finding further Guardian ruins considerably easier."

    "I would like to thank all those involved for their help. This was not an easy task, but together we have learned a great deal about the Guardians' fascinating culture."

  • February 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:

    Branglal PLC

    LHS 3516 Fortune Company

    Idomatyritu Travel Industries

    Allied Kui Xenab Regulatory State

    Brotherhood of Caerete

    Jaques

    HIP 5712 Guardians of Tradition

    Friends of Kotigen

    Defence Party of NLTT 57668

    League of Ross 1015

    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

    Coquim Industry

    Zugen Incorporated

    Durius Dominion

    Ross 210 Pro-Alliance Party

    HR 8170 Brotherhood

    HIP 13269 Silver Drug Empire

    Regulatory State of Kausan

    Lao Zi Blue Fortune Corp.

    Imenhit Limited

    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.

  • February 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:

    Cemiess Commodities

    Vanayequi Independents

    Green Party of HIP 103138

    Ruchbah Industry

    Junga Patron's Principles

    Junga Interstellar

    Liberty Party of Zeessze

    Zeessze Clan

    Luyten 674-15 Industries

    People's Changthini for Equality

    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:

    AG+21 1754 Citizen Party

    Kini Drug Empire

    Labour of Ethgreze

    Kokary Liberals

    GCRV 4654 State Interstellar

    Ross 754 Labour

    Mother Gaia

    Apoyota Domain

    Independents of Mildeptu

    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: Intriguing Expedition Record Surfaces

    A curious record has surfaced, detailing an apparently clandestine expedition to find relics from the lost civilisation known as the Guardians.

    The record, which takes the form of a series of personal logs, indicates that the expedition was led by one Professor Melville, an authority on xeno-biology who disappeared a few months ago.

    The record has attracted a considerable amount of attention, and is reprinted in full below.

    13th January 3303

    "I'm not just going to sit here while that jumped-up mechanic Ram Tah spoon-feeds us information."

    That's what Professor Melville said. He wanted to know more about the Guardians – maybe even figure out where they came from. So off we went, with little to go on beyond the professor's belief that there were more ruins out there.

    He claims to have information that will help us find more sites, but he's keeping it close to his chest. Only he and the pilot know where we're going. It's like he's afraid someone will take credit for his discovery. We've been scanning lifeless planetoids for days, eyeballing the ground for locations.

    He keeps reciting the same little speech: "Xeno-achaeology has moved on. The days of exploring the outer reaches, only occasionally finding something of value, are behind us. I have found the key."

    But I'm not an archaeologist. Professor Melville is just a means to an end. I signed up for the money.

    24th January 3303

    We received an update today – apparently Ram Tah has found some new sites. Melville scoffed when he heard the news. "Scraps from an amateur," he said. "We'll find the real secrets. Trust me."

    Trust. That's an interesting thing. Why should we trust someone who doesn't trust us? Well, maybe he has reason not to: I took a look at his records while he was talking to the pilot. I don't like being kept in the dark.

    Melville thinks there could be hundreds of sites out there. His hypothesis is that the Guardians occupied an area of space similar in size to that currently inhabited by humans, but that for some reason they were forced to migrate. He believes he can find that region of space and the Guardians' point of origin.

    The Guardians could well have had a huge civilisation, with hundreds of sites – maybe thousands – in this part of space. The similarities across different sites are comparable to the way we reuse certain structures. After all, how many Coriolis stations are there in the galaxy?

    2nd February 3303

    Melville thinks the Synuefe XR-H D11-102 system represents some kind of end point or 'last colony'. Beyond that, the sites appear in clusters, with the number of sites in each cluster getting increasingly larger. We discovered a cluster of sites only a few days ago before finding a location with an entirely unique layout. So far we've found three sites in each of the following systems: Synuefe LY-I b42-2, Synuefe NL-N c23-4 and Synuefe TP-F b44-0.

    There are basically three different types of site, most of which have a different codex layout. Melville thinks that each type of site fulfilled a different function. He also thinks the Guardians were the dominant species in this region of space. But he's not content with this discovery. He wants to keep going.

    Are we ever going back to turn back?

    8th February 3303

    This isn't a research vessel anymore – it's a prison. All means of communicating with the rest of the galaxy have been disabled. Melville has taken control of ship. His obsession has doomed us all.

    I'm transmitting these records in the hope that someone finds them and comes to our rescue. But the chances of that are slim.

  • February 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:

    New 31 Aquilae Green Party

    Crimson State Group

    Eranin Peoples Party

    Modgud Commodities

    Gliese 868 Services

    HIP 1914 Purple Universal Inc

    Delta Phoenicis Limited

    Fawaol Patrons of Law

    Social Bakaduninka Future

    HIP 112052 Central Corporation

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

  • Community Goal: Peacock Patrons of Law Issue Appeal

    The Peacock Patrons of Law have placed an open order for Robotics, Ion Distributors and Emergency Power Cells. The organisation has promised to reward pilots who deliver these commodities to Phillips Dock in the Peacock system.

    The campaign begins on the 9th February 3303 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

  • Community Goal: Valentine's Day Appeal

    Human civilisation spans hundreds of star systems and encompasses a wide range of cultures, but many people still share a number of traditions. One such tradition is Valentine's Day, a celebration of romantic love dating from the 5th Century.

    With many choosing to mark the occasion by giving gifts to their significant other, retailers throughout the galaxy are preparing for a busy week. One of these retailers, Vestani Conservatives, has placed an open order for various commodities in anticipation of this hectic period. A spokesperson for the organisation said:

    "We won't be able to fulfil our commercial obligations without the support of the galactic community, so we're offering generous premiums to pilots who deliver Thrutis Cream, Deuringas Truffles and Esuseku Caviar to our headquarters at Rose Terminal in the Vestani system."

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

  • Galactic News: Halsey's Campaign Reaches Successful Conclusion

    Former Federal president Jasmina Halsey has announced that her campaign to establish a rehabilitation centre for victims of war has received the wholehearted support of the galactic community. Hundreds of pilots supported the campaign by delivering construction materials to Dirichlet Orbital, the campaign's centre.

    As the campaign drew to a close, Jasmina Halsey released a statement:

    "It is clear to me that, in the current political climate, peace cannot be achieved without practical effort. It feels so good to do something that will have a measurable impact."

    "My sincere thanks go to the many pilots who supported this campaign, and to the Yum Kamcabi Purple Life Industry for its generous financial support."

    Pilots who contributed to the initiative can now collect their rewards from Dirichlet Orbital in the Yum Kamcabi system.

  • February 8, 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

    HIP 22145 Gold Mafia

    Kvenland Services

    FK5 2550 PLC

    HR 3954 Crew

    Hajon Industries

    HIP 9610 Jet Legal Systems

    HIP 96289 Blue Major Inc

    Kawal United Commodities

    Sokat Values Party

    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:

    Avan Labour Union

    Kvenland Services

    Order of Ethgreze

    Aymifa Resistance

    Green Party of Dulos

    Traditional Siluruba Autocracy

    Camorra of Waime

    HIP 105639 Party

    HIP 111486 First

    Co-operative of HIP 49102

    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 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:

    Apoyota Domain

    Quator Ring

    Mutujiali Crew

    United Wat Yu Confederacy

    HIP 117399 Confederacy

    Yenistani Guardians of Tradition

    Ngadjal Citizens' Forum

    Hecate Creative Industries

    Jamapa Alliance

    Aerial Universal 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

    Laedla and Co

    Groombridge 1618 Inc

    Bhotho Rats

    LP 811-17 Gold Energy Partners

    Heike Co

    Segoveduwa Empire Party

    Karsha Empire Consulate

    Bureau of Tetrian Liberty Party

    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.

  • 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:

    Bacon City, Carnoeck

    Dogmaa, Wolfberg

    Elder Works, Ross 154

    Frick Base, Naurung

    Haisheng Orbital, HR 8474

    Tall Enterprise, Ngalia

    Tarelkin Dock, LP 462-19

    The following starports continue to experience technical issues:

    Alexander Freeport, HIP 18843

    Amnuel Dock, Kwiamoni

    Bondarek Orbital, Munfayl

    Cayley Landing, Atroan

    Donaldson Retreat, Rajuar

    Haack Gateway, Halbangaay

    Hillary Silo, HR 8474

    i Sola Prospect, Brestla

    Kooi Gateway, G 190-28

    Liwei Gateway, 63 G. Capricorni

    Manakov Survey, Aeduci

    Melvin Hub, GD 1192

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

    Priest Survey, HIP 19147

    Roberts Port, CD-52 9732

    von Bellingshausen Port, Almar

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

    Bartlett Gateway, Heikegani

    Gaffney Dock, HIP 16538

    Hirase Horizons, Nemet

    White Orbital, Aiabiko

  • February 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:

    Brotherhood of LP 98-132

    Uru Federal Interstellar

    Avan Labour Union

    Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities

    Union of Wolf 359 Labour

    Ngaliba Blue Camorra

    Coalition of Ngaliba

    Orrere Ring

    Eravate Network

    Yakabugai Exchange

    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:

    i Bootis Democrats

    LTT 2622 Crimson Power Solutions

    BD-13 2439 Comms Systems

    HIP 5700 Electronics Co

    The Guild

    United Pliny Labour

    League of 36 Ursae Majoris

    Workers of MCC 445 Green Party

    Union of Kappa Phoenicis Labour

    Wolf 393 Netcoms Commodities

    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: Ram Tah Comments on New Discoveries

    Independent engineer Ram Tah, who has been leading research into the Synuefe ruins, has commented on the discovery of several new, similar sites:

    "I am delighted that our research has led explorers to further ancient sites, and I am hopeful that these ruins will yield fresh information about the Guardians."

    "I am aware that some pilots believe the new sites are identical to the one in Synuefe XR-H d11-102, but deeper analysis reveals that while the structures follow a set architectural pattern, the configuration of the codex-data pillars is different. This means there is probably unique data at each site, and I urge explorers to investigate the codex layouts to ensure no data is missed."

    Ram Tah also urged independent explorers to deliver any recovered data promptly, as his deciphering software can be applied to Guardian codices for only a few weeks.

  • February 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:

    Natural LP 811-17 Conservatives

    Idomatyritu Travel Industries

    Betel Free

    Co-operative of Brangkalar

    Caelinus Blue Life Co

    Almas Corporation

    Zhou Wang Citizens' Forum

    Xhosag Imperial Society

    Camundjiga Front

    Camundjiga

    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:

    Revolutionary Heheng Future

    Labour of Geras

    Zugen Incorporated

    Gitxsan Limited

    Union of Delta Phoenicis Revolutionary Party

    Fawaol Patrons of Law

    Durius Dominion

    Heike Co

    LTT 15278 Commodities

    Lao Zi Blue Fortune Corp.

    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.

  • February 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:

    League of Villae

    Ruchbah Industry

    Cemiess Commodities

    Zeessze Clan

    Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities

    Ross 754 Universal and Co

    Union of Wolf 359 Labour

    Vanayequi Independents

    Junga Interstellar

    Eravate Life Services

    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

    Yakabugai Exchange

    Limapa Blue State Commodities

    Lords of Ngaliba

    Kokary Liberals

    Potriti Gold Mafia

    Coquim Industry

    GCRV 4654 State Interstellar

    Crimson State Group

    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.