Galactic News

  • February 3, 3303
  • Galactic News: Second Colonia Appeal Concludes

    The second 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.

    In a statement, a spokesperson for the Colonia Council said:

    "We are immensely grateful to those who contributed to this appeal, which has demonstrated the galactic community's ongoing commitment to the Colonia community. The material we have received will be used in various infrastructure projects throughout the region."

  • Galactic News: Galactic Leaders Trade Blows

    The leaders of the galaxy's three superpowers have released further statements concerning reports of mysterious spacecraft.

    Emperor Arissa-Lavigny Duval, responding to the recent statement from Federal President Zachary Hudson, said:

    "Once again, President Hudson has shown himself to be little more than a warmonger. I say again: we must not jump to conclusions. We have not yet acquired any reliable information about these vessels. We must be patient."

    No sooner had the Emperor made her statement than President Hudson responded. Speaking at a rally on Mars, he said:

    "Some believe that aliens have infiltrated the Empire. An improbable claim? Maybe. But then again, maybe not. After all, we are almost certainly dealing with an extremely advanced species. Who knows what they are capable of?"

    Alliance Prime Minister Edmund Mahon did not release a statement, but former Federal president Jasmina Halsey, who has become one of Mahon's most trusted advisors, made an announcement in which she seemed to address the ongoing Federal-Imperial conflict as much as the mysterious ships:

    "Understanding. Cooperation. These must be our watchwords. We have to go beyond party politics and petty point scoring. Only by working together can we hope to avoid bloodshed."

  • Galactic News: Children of Raxxla Release Report

    The Children of Raxxla, based in the HR 6421 system, have released an analysis of the exploration data recovered by the galactic community in November last year.

    A spokesperson for the organisation said:

    "There was a vast amount of data to sift through, but our analysis led to some notable discoveries in the Formidine Rift, the Conflux and Hawkin's Gap. There are indications that some kind of covert mission took place in these regions back in the 3270s. So far we have found shipwrecks, beacons and abandoned settlements dating from that time, and logs and records relating to this strange mission."

    "It appears that a fleet was despatched, over 30 years ago, to install a series of beacons in the region. None of the ships returned to their point of origin. It seems that this mission was called 'the Dynasty Project'. The purpose of the mission isn't yet clear, but it was evidently a massive undertaking, particular given the technological limitations of the time – it would have taken a year to complete that journey 30 years ago."

    The spokesperson was asked if the data supported the organisation's belief that Kahina Loren was innocent of the attempted assassination of Admiral Denton Patreus.

    "Unfortunately there is nothing in the data that throws new light on Salomé's demise. But before she was arrested, she indicated that these three sectors were significant. We now believe that that is why she was killed."

  • February 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:

    Delphin Blue Federal PLC

    HIP 8593 Empire League

    Independents of Mildeptu

    Mother Gaia

    Modgud Commodities

    Delta Phoenicis Limited

    Social Bakaduninka Future

    Barnard's Star Alliance

    HIP 112052 Central Corporation

    New BD+23 3151 Revolutionary Party

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

    Bacon City, Carnoeck

    Birkhoff Station, Chnemine

    Descartes Station, Neche

    Dogmaa, Wolfberg

    Elder Works, Ross 154

    Frick Base, Naurung

    Haisheng Orbital, HR 8474

    Kagan Vision, Col 285 Sector IX-T d3-43

    Phillips Terminal, CD-72 190

    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

    Hinz Hub, Ngobe

    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

    Panshin Port, Heikegani

    Priest Survey, HIP 19147

    Roberts Port, CD-52 9732

    von Bellingshausen Port, Almar

  • Community Goal: Halsey to Build Refugee Centre

    Former Federal president Jasmina Halsey has announced plans to establish a rehabilitation centre for victims of war – specifically those affected by the ongoing Federal-Imperial conflict. In a statement, Halsey said:

    "The centre will of course provide victims with food and shelter, but it will also serve to reunite families and friends, and where necessary will help those affected by war relocate to new systems."

    Humanitarian groups were quick to applaud Halsey, who since being discharged from the Clearwater Clinic in July last year has repeatedly expressed her commitment to peace.

    The campaign has received financial support from the Yum Kamcabi Purple Life Industry, which has placed an open order for Power Generators, Tantalum and Polymers for use in the construction. Pilots who deliver these commodities to Dirichlet Orbital in the Yum Kamcabi system will be generously rewarded.

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

  • Community Goal: The Colonia Expansion

    The Colonia Council has launched a third 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 2nd of February 3303 and will run for four weeks. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

  • February 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:

    HIP 22145 Gold Mafia

    Siluruba Purple Transport Ltd

    Lave Jet Family

    HIP 15545 Public Network

    HIP 9610 Jet Legal Systems

    HIP 96289 Blue Major Inc

    Kawal United Commodities

    HR 3954 Crew

    Hajon Industries

    Hanukuntit Jet Natural Holdings

    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:

    Zeessze Clan

    Liberty Party of Zeessze

    Kvenland Services

    AG+21 1754 Citizen Party

    HIP 32350 Industries

    United Hatmehit Revolutionary Party

    Traditional Siluruba Autocracy

    Aymifa Resistance

    HIP 111486 First

    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.

  • 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.

  • January 31, 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:

    Ngaliba Blue Camorra

    Laedla and Co

    Potriti Gold Mafia

    Apoyota Domain

    Attach Federal and Co

    Heike Co

    Rajgonta for Equality

    HIP 117399 Confederacy

    HIP 113454 Empire Party

    Anali Ltd

    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:

    Lords of Ngaliba

    Potriti Gold Mafia

    Inupiates Patrons of Law

    Mutujiali Crew

    BV Phoenicis Raiders

    United Nang Ta-khian Confederacy

    Opala Power Commodities

    LHS 535 Silver United Ltd

    Gilyadar Front

    Workers of Nantariates Citizen 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.

  • January 30, 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

    Limapa Blue State Commodities

    Brotherhood of LP 98-132

    Uru Federal Interstellar

    Avan Labour Union

    Coalition of Ngaliba

    Cemiess Commodities

    Eravate Network

    Eravate Life Services

    Vanayequi Independents

    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:

    Confederation of Dahan

    Defence Force of Baga

    LTT 2622 Crimson Power Solutions

    BD-13 2439 Comms Systems

    Copian Xing Labour

    Kokondji Jet Boys

    Independent Sopdu Labour

    LTT 1582 Exchange

    Workers of MCC 445 Green Party

    Kung Mu Progressive Party

    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.

  • December 8, 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

    Natural LP 811-17 Conservatives

    HIP 13269 Silver Drug Empire

    HIP 114530 Guardians

    Mutujiali Empire Consulate

    Jaques

    New Belenja Defence Party

    HIP 65921 Silver Bridge Systems

    Paesui Xena Empire Group

    Cheneti Guardians of Tradition

    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:

    The Pilots Federation

    Zugen Incorporated

    Heike Co

    Firdaus Transport Company

    Mictlan Empire Assembly

    HIP 114044 Empire Group

    Karsha Empire Consulate

    Peng Dung Jet Creative Network

    Xuanduna Imperial Society

    Betel Free

    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: Aliens Walk among Us!

    Outspoken conspiracy theorist Ricardo Bentonio has lent his voice to the debate surrounding reports of mysterious spacecraft. And true to form, he has made some rather implausible claims.

    On his programme 'Behind the Curtain', Bentonio said:

    "I am in contact with an individual who has irrefutable proof that these ships are Thargoid vessels. And what's more, I have been reliably informed that the Thargoids have been exerting direct influence over human society. Everything that is happening is unfolding according to their plan. Soon, it will be too late!"

    Few in the media or the world of politics deigned to respond to Bentonio's claims.

  • December 7, 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

    Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities

    Union of Wolf 359 Labour

    LHS 3479 Interstellar

    Natural Toolfa Nationalists

    Luyten 674-15 Industries

    United Chimba League

    Allied Ualapalor League

    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:

    Colanja Gold Power Services

    G 41-14 Purple Travel Solutions

    Kokary Holdings

    Limapa Blue State Commodities

    Zelano Systems

    Kokary Liberals

    Coquim Industry

    Chamunda Crimson Gang

    GCRV 4654 State Interstellar

    Ololos 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.

  • Galactic News: Body Found at Wreaken Construction Site

    An unidentified individual has been found dead at a Wreaken Construction site in the COL 70 sector. The body was disfigured as a result of radiation exposure, and identification has so far not been possible. System authorities are conducting an investigation.

    A representative of Wreaken Construction responded to the discovery with a statement:

    "There have been several incidents of individuals trying to break into our facilities. This is an unfortunate event, but frankly the victim brought this accident on themselves. Our facilities are secured for a reason – manufacturing is a dangerous business."

    Meanwhile, independent pilots have reported that Wreaken Construction sites are heavily guarded, and that approaching ships have been aggressively warned away by Wreaken-owned vessels.

  • December 6, 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:

    Official Darkates Freedom

    HIP 8593 Empire League

    United LHS 3479 Green Party

    Junga Interstellar

    The Pilots Federation

    Green Party of LFT 926

    Modgud Commodities

    Iptera Allied Corp.

    Ngaledi Federal Corporation

    Jet Fortune Exchange

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

  • Community Goal: Alliance Appeals for Help

    The Alliance Council of Admirals has announced that an Alliance convoy has been attacked in the Fedmich system.

    According to a statement, the convoy was transporting personnel and military equipment to a secure Alliance outpost. It is understood the attack was executed by criminals operating in Fedmich.

    Most personnel were safely evacuated, but many of the ships comprising the convoy had to be abandoned. Furthermore, a number of occupied escape pods remain among the wreckage.

    A spokesperson for the Council of Admirals released a statement:

    "It is imperative that all personnel and material carried by this convoy be recovered as soon as possible."

    "To that end, we have authorised Fedmich Electronics Partners to coordinate a rescue operation, and will gladly reward those who deliver occupied escape pods and wreckage components to Roberts Port in the Fedmich system. Combat pilots are also needed to neutralise agitators operating in Fedmich and thus ensure the safety of those recovering material from the convoy."

    The operation begins on the 26th of January 3303 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

  • December 5, 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:

    Siluruba Purple Transport Ltd

    Traditional Auste Dominion

    HIP 15545 Public Network

    Iptera Allied Corp.

    HIP 9610 Jet Legal Systems

    Hajon Industries

    Gold Travel Ltd

    Hanukuntit Jet Natural Holdings

    Mooramoora Union Party

    Future of Zeta Fornacis

    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:

    League of Villae

    Zeessze Clan

    Liberty Party of Zeessze

    Delphin Blue Federal PLC

    Kvenland Services

    AG+21 1754 Citizen Party

    HIP 32350 Industries

    United Hatmehit Revolutionary Party

    Traditional Siluruba Autocracy

    HIP 111486 First

    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.

  • January 24, 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

    Ngaliba Blue Camorra

    Lords of Ngaliba

    Laedla and Co

    Bhotho Rats

    LP 811-17 Gold Energy Partners

    Attach Federal and Co

    Nationalists of Aulin

    Aulin Focus

    Rajgonta for Equality

    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:

    Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities

    Potriti Gold Mafia

    Kokary Holdings

    Alpha Centauri Gold Brotherhood

    Xihe Purple Brothers

    Ross 490 Mafia

    Oho Bajo Public Holdings

    Independents of LHS 3262

    New CD-61 6801 Flag

    Green Party of Lung

    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.