Galactic News

  • January 4, 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 73428 Exchange

    HIP 19773 Shared

    HIP 105577 Boys

    HIP 10570 Constitution Party

    Zelano Systems

    Junga Interstellar

    Dulos Defence Party

    Allied Ualapalor League

    Chicoana Silver Travel Corp.

    Auste Gold Ring

    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:

    HIP 105577 One

    HIP 22145 Gold Mafia

    Kvenland Services

    Order of Ethgreze

    Zeaex Flag

    Conservatives of HIP 41984

    Cuicatec Gold Power Co

    Hatmehit Purple Crew

    HIP 9610 Jet Legal Systems

    Traditional Auste Dominion

    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 3, 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

    Kokary Holdings

    Coalition of Ngaliba

    Dragons of HIP 1914

    Democrats of BD-02 4304

    Union of Sowiio Green Party

    Independents of LHS 3262

    Liberty Party of Theta Indi

    United Wat Yu Confederacy

    Djinaura Order

    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:

    LHS 3479 Interstellar

    Conservatives of HIP 41984

    WISE 0855-0714 Gold Gang

    Ross 490 Mafia

    i Bootis Central Limited

    Independents of LHS 3262

    Findja Empire Assembly

    Baraswar Crimson Vision Ltd

    Opala Power Commodities

    Tiethay Family

    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:

    Baudin Landing, Lyncis Sector MC-V b2-1

    Dogmaa, Wolfberg

    Frobisher Terminal, Yimakuapa

    Maia Point, Maia

    Obsidian Orbital, Maia

    Onnes Gateway, LFT 37

    Rutan Terminal, Scirtoq

    Solovyev Port, HIP 8865

    Tall Enterprise, Ngalia

    Tarelkin Dock, LP 462-19

    Vela Port, Amarak

    Wright City, Elli

    The following starports continue to experience technical issues:

    Alexander Freeport, HIP 18843

    Bloch Vision, Loperada

    Bondarek Orbital, Munfayl

    Carter Port, Rhea

    Cayley Landing, Atroan

    Donaldson Retreat, Rajuar

    Finney Dock, Eleu

    Gilmour Orbiter, Tau Ceti

    Gurragchaa Gateway, Warkushanui

    Haack Gateway, Halbangaay

    Irens Dock, Manite

    Kooi Gateway, G 190-28

    Korolyov Hub, Arawere

    Li Qing Jao, Sol

    Liwei Gateway, 63 G. Capricorni

    Manakov Survey, Aeduci

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

    Panshin Port, Heikegani

    Roberts Port, CD-52 9732

    Phillips Terminal, CD-72 190

    Melvin Hub, GD 1192

    von Bellingshausen Port, Almar

    Harris Claim, Tomas

    Phillips Terminal, CD-72 190

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

    Roentgen Hub, LFT 37

    Birkhoff Station, Chnemine

    Descartes Station, Neche

    Bohr Prospect, Kisatsya

    Frick Base, Naurung

    Saunders's Dive, Wolf 1301

  • January 2, 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

    Avan Labour Union

    LTT 377 Purple General Corp.

    G 41-14 Purple Travel Solutions

    Labour of Ethgreze

    Brotherhood of LP 98-132

    Laedla and Co

    Liberty Party of Zeessze

    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:

    LHS 535 Silver United Ltd

    League of Ross 1015

    Alacha Purple Society

    Dragons of Neche

    HIP 5700 Electronics Co

    Etznabal Silver Boys

    Comanga Crimson Crew

    Union of Aparctias Future

    h Draconis Resistance

    Ys Silver Major Group

    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 31, 3302
  • 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

    Bodb Dearg Order

    Sesmu Incorporated

    Ahayus Syndicate

    Any Kutjara Legal Incorporated

    Djinaura Brotherhood

    Mbayame Domain

    Quiness Crimson Legal Solutions

    Meiri Blue Crew

    Marquis du Unuteniling

    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:

    Ross 754 Labour

    i Bootis Democrats

    Workers of TZ Arietis Democrats

    Confederation of Dahan

    Peng Dung Jet Creative Network

    Leaders of LFT 1404

    Aisoci Empire League

    Movement for Tobarci Confederacy

    Allied Lacabil Conservatives

    HIP 113010 Empire Assembly

    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.

  • December 30, 3302
  • 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:

    Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities

    Lords of Ngaliba

    Siluruba Purple Transport Ltd

    Coalition of Ngaliba

    LHS 3479 Interstellar

    HIP 32350 Industries

    Zugen Incorporated

    Alpha Centauri Gold Brotherhood

    Revolutionary Party of Nuenets

    New Zeta Tucanae Free

    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

    Green Party of HIP 103138

    GCRV 4654 State Interstellar

    Kokary Liberals

    Crimson State Group

    Junga Patron's Principles

    Liberty Party of LP 751-1

    Independents of Mildeptu

    Revolutionary Heheng Future

    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.

  • December 29, 3302
  • 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:

    Limapa Blue State Commodities

    The Pilots Federation

    39 Tauri Interstellar

    Independents of Duamta

    V886 Centauri Future

    Delta Phoenicis Limited

    Inupiates Patrons of Law

    Fawaol Patrons of Law

    HIP 296 Guardians of Tradition

    Momotaro Silver State PLC

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

  • December 28, 3302
  • 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:

    Zeessze Clan

    HIP 8593 Empire League

    Junga Interstellar

    HIP 73428 Exchange

    Kvenland Services

    Chicoana Silver Travel Corp.

    LHS 1387 Jet Mob

    Khakum Prison Colony

    Parhul Silver Electronics Hldgs

    Crowfor Liberty 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:

    Left Party of HIP 43845

    HIP 105577 One

    HIP 22145 Gold Mafia

    Zeessze Clan

    Siluruba Purple Transport Ltd

    HIP 19773 Shared

    Ololos Drug Empire

    Purungurawn Purple Society

    Traditional Auste Dominion

    HIP 14759 Guardians of Tradition

    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.

  • December 27, 3302
  • 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

    Kokary Holdings

    Coalition of Ngaliba

    Dragons of HIP 1914

    Democrats of BD-02 4304

    Union of Sowiio Green Party

    Independents of LHS 3262

    Liberty Party of Theta Indi

    United Wat Yu Confederacy

    Djinaura Order

    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:

    LHS 3479 Interstellar

    Conservatives of HIP 41984

    WISE 0855-0714 Gold Gang

    Ross 490 Mafia

    i Bootis Central Limited

    Independents of LHS 3262

    Findja Empire Assembly

    Baraswar Crimson Vision Ltd

    Opala Power Commodities

    Tiethay Family

    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.

  • December 26, 3302
  • 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

    Avan Labour Union

    LTT 377 Purple General Corp.

    G 41-14 Purple Travel Solutions

    Labour of Ethgreze

    Brotherhood of LP 98-132

    Laedla and Co

    Liberty Party of Zeessze

    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:

    LHS 535 Silver United Ltd

    League of Ross 1015

    Alacha Purple Society

    Dragons of Neche

    HIP 5700 Electronics Co

    Etznabal Silver Boys

    Comanga Crimson Crew

    Union of Aparctias Future

    h Draconis Resistance

    Ys Silver Major Group

    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 24, 3302
  • 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

    Bodb Dearg Order

    Sesmu Incorporated

    Ahayus Syndicate

    Any Kutjara Legal Incorporated

    Djinaura Brotherhood

    Mbayame Domain

    Quiness Crimson Legal Solutions

    Meiri Blue Crew

    Marquis du Unuteniling

    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:

    Ross 754 Labour

    i Bootis Democrats

    Workers of TZ Arietis Democrats

    Confederation of Dahan

    Peng Dung Jet Creative Network

    Leaders of LFT 1404

    Aisoci Empire League

    Movement for Tobarci Confederacy

    Allied Lacabil Conservatives

    HIP 113010 Empire Assembly

    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.

  • December 23, 3302
  • 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:

    Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities

    Lords of Ngaliba

    Siluruba Purple Transport Ltd

    Coalition of Ngaliba

    LHS 3479 Interstellar

    HIP 32350 Industries

    Zugen Incorporated

    Alpha Centauri Gold Brotherhood

    Revolutionary Party of Nuenets

    New Zeta Tucanae Free

    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

    Green Party of HIP 103138

    GCRV 4654 State Interstellar

    Kokary Liberals

    Crimson State Group

    Junga Patron's Principles

    Liberty Party of LP 751-1

    Independents of Mildeptu

    Revolutionary Heheng Future

    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: Allitnil Shatters Fuel-Economy Records

    A new record has been set by Commander Allitnil, who successfully travelled from Sol to Jaques Station in Colonia without making any stops...or equipping a fuel scoop.

    The impressive feat took nine days, 5,489 hyperspace jumps and 383 tonnes of hydrogen fuel. Although Commander Allitnil travelled mostly in economic mode, providing regular updates and efficiency calculations, many doubted the trip was possible. But it soon became clear that the amazing efficiency of Allitnil's Anaconda would get him to Jaques with plenty of fuel to spare.

    Rumours have surfaced that Commander Allitnil's next challenge might involve travelling from Sol to Beagle Point, but nothing has yet been confirmed.

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  • Galactic News: Federal Exploration Programme in Disarray

    Last month, the Federation launched an appeal for exploration data from a number of remote locations. A competitive appeal was simultaneously launched by a mysterious group known as the Children of Raxxla, which succeeded in completely derailing the Federal initiative. Karl Devene, head of Astrocartography at Mars High, was forced to resign as a result.

    Federal exploration projects are currently on hold as a result of the failed initiative, and Devene's successor has not been announced. Meanwhile, the Children of Raxxla has yet to reveal any findings from the data it received, leading some to speculate that the organisation never intended to.

    "I believe it was a cynical attempt to sabotage Federal research," said a spokesperson for Mars High Astrocartography. "It was never about exonerating Salomé – they just used her plight to gain the data at the expense of the Federation. Unfortunately, the galactic community proved itself easily manipulated."

    Other commentators have concurred with the analysis. Jackson Trent, associate editor of The Imperial Citizen, said:

    "I don't understand the allure of Raxxla. They attacked Patreus's flagship and have proved themselves to be criminals of the worst kind. Patreus dealt with Emperor's Dawn – perhaps it's time for him to deal with the Children of Raxxla."

    Salomé, known in Imperial circles as Kahina Loren, was killed when the convoy transporting her to Koontz Asylum was interdicted and destroyed. She had been convicted of the attempted assassination of Denton Patreus.

    Meanwhile, independent pilots returning from the expedition have reported a series of curious beacons in deep space, but few details have surfaced.

  • December 22, 3302
  • 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:

    Limapa Blue State Commodities

    The Pilots Federation

    39 Tauri Interstellar

    Apoyota Domain

    V886 Centauri Future

    Independents of Duamta

    Jet Fortune Exchange

    Inupiates Patrons of Law

    Momotaro Silver State PLC

    Fawaol Patrons of Law

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

  • Community Goal: People's Tutumu Confederacy Appeal Concludes

    The People's Tutumu Confederacy has released a statement announcing the successful conclusion of its seasonal appeal. Hundreds of pilots responded to the appeal, delivering huge quantities of goods to North Ring in the Tutumu system.

    In addition to offering generous premiums for the requested items, the People's Tutumu Confederacy also organised a special prize draw.

    Pilots who contributed to the initiative are now free to collect their rewards from North Ring in the Tutumu system.

  • Community Goals: Alliance to Build New Outpost

    Alliance Prime Minister Edmund Mahon has announced plans to construct a planetary outpost in the California Nebula. In a statement, Mahon explained that the new outpost would serve as a centre for xenobiological and astronomical research. He went on to say:

    "We have placed an open order for Geological Equipment, Hazardous Environment Suits and Surface Stabilisers for use in the construction of this new outpost, and authorised 160 SOAR to reward pilots who deliver these materials to Tshang City in the Furuhjelm III-674 system."

    To ensure those contributing materials can do so safely, 160 SOAR has also placed a kill order on all wanted ships operating in the Furuhjelm III-674 system, and has promised to reward pilots who deliver bounty vouchers to Tshang City.

    The campaign begins on the 22nd of December 3302 and will run for two weeks. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

  • Community Goal: Festive Appeal

    Many cultures choose to mark the end of the galactic year with the giving and receiving of gifts, and this year will be no exception. In anticipation of this busy period, luxury goods supplier Santa Muerte Co-operative has placed an open order for personal gifts. The organisation's CEO, Nicolas St Clauss, released the following statement to the media:

    "This year we're asking pilots to bring goods from Frost Dock in the Njambalba system to Clauss Port in Santa Muerte. In exchange, we're offering generous financial rewards and special festive prizes for those who make contributions."

    The campaign begins on the 22nd of December 3302 and will run for two weeks. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.