Galactic News
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December 20, 3302
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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:
Kokary Holdings
Ngaliba Blue Camorra
Coalition of Ngaliba
Union of Sowiio Green Party
LP 811-17 Gold Energy Partners
Ross 490 Mafia
Liberty Party of Theta Indi
Shongbon Society
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:
Union of Wolf 359 Labour
Conservatives of HIP 41984
WISE 0855-0714 Gold Gang
Oho Bajo Public Holdings
Independents of LHS 3262
Liberty Party of Theta Indi
Findja Empire Assembly
Nationalists of Aulin
Lacab Kui Patrons of Law
Ovid Defence Force
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.
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December 19, 3302
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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
Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities
Lords of Ngaliba
Potriti Gold Mafia
Cemiess Commodities
Orrere Ring
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:
Brotherhood of LP 98-132
LHS 535 Silver United Ltd
League of Ross 1015
Alacha Purple Society
Dragons of Neche
Vesuvit Galactic Industries
Etznabal Silver Boys
Comanga Crimson Crew
Andhi Liberals
Progressive Party of Wolf 433
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.
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December 17, 3302
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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 114044 Empire Group
Peng Dung Jet Creative Network
Jaques
Revolutionary Abazates Democrats
Chi Eridani Crimson Travel and Co
New Arnemil Liberals
Xhosag Imperial Society
Monoto Commodities
LP 350-75 Fortune Company
Konorubang Shared
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:
Independents of Mildeptu
Gitxsan Limited
Autocracy of Phi Gruis
Ambivas Power Partners
LHS 3598 Transport Group
Regulatory State of Kausan
Smethells 119 Front
LTT 700 Jet Major Holdings
Baraswar Crimson Vision Ltd
Wolf 294 Industry
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.
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December 16, 3302
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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
HIP 5712 State Corp.
Eravate Life Services
V886 Centauri Corporation
Purungurawn Purple Society
Alpha Centauri Gold Brotherhood
Traditional Siluruba Autocracy
Marquis du HIP 110867
Partnership of GD 215
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:
Ross 754 Labour
Laedla and Co
Green Party of HIP 103138
GCRV 4654 State Interstellar
Kokary Liberals
United LHS 3479 Green Party
Coalition of Ngaliba
Crimson State Group
Junga Patron's Principles
Eranin Peoples Party
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.
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Freelance Report: Kick the Alien Race Concludes
The Buckyball Race Club has announced the winners of the Kick the Alien (and Run like Hell) race.
First place was taken by Commander Nookie Mr.Smith with a time of 6 minutes 43 seconds, second place was claimed by Commander Raijiin, who completed the circuit in 6 minutes 56 seconds, and third place was taken by Commander Relooops, who finished the race in 7 minutes and 35 seconds.
The Buckyball Racing Club has extended its thanks to those who took part, and apologised to members of the Apocalyptican Faith, who consider the crash site sacred. The organisation insisted that no permanent damage was done, and all race banners, track markers, hot dog stands and tyre tracks have been removed.
Alec Turner
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December 15, 3302
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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:
Coquim Industry
Junga Interstellar
Sol Workers' Party
Modgud Commodities
Ngaledi Federal Corporation
Inupiates Patrons of Law
Blue Dynamic Group
LP 811-17 Gold Energy Partners
Fawaol Patrons of Law
Barnard's Star Alliance
Elections occur when two minor factions with a similar political structure resolve a conflict over ownership and influence within a system.
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Community Goal: Putting LP 339-7 on the Map
Dr Lewis Chapman, CEO of the Starship Enterprises Corporation, has announced plans to transform the LP 339-7 system into a popular tourist destination.
To achieve this, the Starship Enterprises Corporation intends to establish a wildlife reserve on the planet LP 339-7 4 A. The reserve will be occupied by various cloned Earth animals, genetically tailored to suit their environments, created by the Starship Enterprises Corporation.
In support of this project, the corporation has placed an open order for progenitor cells, animal monitors, aquaponic systems, atmospheric processors, land enrichment systems and advanced medicines. The organisation has also placed a kill order on all wanted ships operating in LP 339-7, to ensure that those contributing commodities to the campaign can do so safely.
The campaign begins on the 15th of December 3302 and will run for one week.
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Galactic News: Order Restored in Aeternitas
Aeternitas Industries has announced that its campaign to clear the Aeternitas 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.
Authorities in Aeternitas have extended their gratitude to those who participated in the operation.
Rewards for those who contributed to the initiative are now available for collection at Houtman City.
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December 14, 3302
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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:
Beltrami's Claim, Wolf 1509
Bondarek Orbital, Munfayl
Chargaff Port, 20 Ophiuchi
Dogmaa, Wolfberg
Frobisher Terminal, Yimakuapa
Gurragchaa Gateway, Warkushanui
Haack Gateway, Halbangaay
Irens Dock, Manite
Korolyov Hub, Arawere
Liwei Gateway, 63 G. Capricorni
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
von Bellingshausen Port, Almar
Wright City, Elli
The following starports continue to experience technical issues:
Alexander Freeport, HIP 18843
Bloch Vision, Loperada
Carter Port, Rhea
Cayley Landing, Atroan
Donaldson Retreat, Rajuar
Finney Dock, Eleu
Gilmour Orbiter, Tau Ceti
Kooi Gateway, G 190-28
Li Qing Jao, Sol
Manakov Survey, Aeduci
Noctrach-Ihazevich Research Facility, Pleiades Sector AB-W b2-4
Panshin Port, Heikegani
Roberts Port, CD-52 9732
Roentgen Hub, LFT 37
Trevithick Dock, LHS 3447
Birkhoff Station, Chnemine
Harris Claim, Tomas
Phillips Terminal, CD-72 190
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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 8593 Empire League
Kvenland Services
Groombridge 1618 Inc
LHS 1387 Jet Mob
Khakum Prison Colony
Family of HIP 106213
Barnard's Star Alliance
LTT 8856 Gold Brotherhood
HIP 305 Nationalists
HIP 114044 Crew
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
Zeessze Clan
Labour of Ethgreze
Fusang Fortune Commodities
Siluruba Purple Transport Ltd
HIP 19773 Shared
Ololos Drug Empire
Uszaa 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.
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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.
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December 12, 3302
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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
Uru Federal Interstellar
Avan Labour Union
Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities
Union of Wolf 359
Coalition of Ngaliba
Lords of Ngaliba
Potriti Gold Mafia
Coquim Industry
Orrere Ring
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:
Brotherhood of LP 98-132
The Pilots Federation
Alacha Purple Society
49 Arietis Left Party
LHS 4031 Ring
Hotototo Stakeholders
Gabri Silver General Limited
HIP 1572 Limited
Citizen Party of Anotchi
Lopocareni United
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.
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December 10, 3302
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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:
Vanayequi Independents
Durius Dominion
HR 8170 Brotherhood
Djabe Order
Jaques
Revolutionary Abazates Democrats
Partnership of Triviatii
Lampade Empire Party
HIP 27371 Empire League
Wolf 718 Comms Solutions
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:
Crimson State Group
Iptera Allied Corp.
Nahua Citizens' Forum
Social Bakaduninka Future
HIP 113100 Silver Ring1
Firdaus Transport Company
HIP 114044 Empire Group
Lao Zi Blue Fortune Corp.
Peng Dung Jet Creative Network
Karsha 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.
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January 29, 3302
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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:
Uru Federal Interstellar
Eravate Life Services
New 31 Aquilae Green Party
HIP 5712 State Corp.
Chamunda Crimson Gang
Fusang Fortune Commodities
LHS 3479 Interstellar
LTT 377 Purple General Corp.
Ross 754 Universal and Co
Luyten 674-15 Industries
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:
Cemiess Commodities
Yakabugai Exchange
Kini Drug Empire
Order of Ethgreze
United LHS 3479 Green Party
Crimson State Group
GCRV 4654 State
Ross 754 Labour
Independents of Mildeptu
39 Tauri Interstellar
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.
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Galactic News: Ram Tah Breaks his Silence
Ram Tah, the reclusive engineer leading research into the Synuefe ruins, has broken his silence. In a statement, he said:
"I have made the first step in unlocking the ruins' secrets! Using data delivered by independent pilots and explorers, my researchers and I have created a decryption algorithm that can decipher the data patterns contained in the mysterious obelisks."
"But although this is extremely exciting, the real work has only just begun. I have taken measures to ensure that our algorithm is automatically uploaded to any ship that docks at a starport in the Meene system. The algorithm will allow independent researchers to decrypt data from the site."
"I sincerely believe that the knowledge in the Synuefe ruins belongs to us all, and I intend to do everything I can to facilitate access to that knowledge."
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Freelance Report: Pilot Completes Extensive Survey
Commander MissingSea of the Deep Recon X exploration team has completed an extensive survey of the Eol Prou GG-X d1 sub sector, located between 260 and 370 light years from Colonia.
The sub-region contains a total of 858 solar systems, only four of which were logged in the Universal Cartographics database prior to Commander MissingSea's expedition.
In total, Commander MissingSea scanned 1,676 stellar bodies, 5,088 planets and most of the sector's 8,705 moons. Of the planets scanned, 332 contained some form of life and a further 333 were found to be candidates for terraforming.
The survey began on the 30th of August and finished on the 3rd of December 3302. The survey overview data is available on request.
Commander Iconoclypse
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January 28, 3302
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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:
Colanja Gold Power Services
Limapa Blue State Commodities
Coquim Industry
Junga Patron's Principles
The Pilots Federation
V886 Centauri Corporation
Nuenets Corp.
United Hatmehit Revolutionary Party
Revolutionary Heheng Future
Modgud Commodities
Elections occur when two minor factions with a similar political structure resolve a conflict over ownership and influence within a system.
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Restoring Order in Aeternitas
Authorities in the Aeternitas system have reported a sharp increase in the number of criminals operating in the area. Reports indicate that the agitators are attacking pilots travelling in the system, disrupting trade and generally causing discord.
To counter this threat, Aeternitas Industries has placed a kill order on all wanted ships operating in the Aeternitas system, and has promised to reward pilots who deliver bounty vouchers to Houtman City.
The campaign begins on the 8th of December 3302 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.
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December 7, 3302
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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.
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Freelance Report: Protesters Gather at Buckyball Events
In response to the Kick the Alien (and Run like Hell) race, which began on the 22nd of November, huge numbers of protesters have started attending Buckyball Racing Club events throughout the galaxy. Identifying themselves as members of a religious order called the Apocolyptican Faith, the protesters claim the crash site is sacred to their faith and should be protected by law. A spokesperson for the organisation said it would continue to protest at Buckyball events until the club issued a formal apology.
Primus Timothy Dalen, a representative of the organisation, said:
"We are very disappointed with Buckyball Racing Club for treating the cultural and religious practices of others so lightly. We are working towards having these sites protected by local and territorial law, and hope to have something in place by the end of the year."
Commander Vandal Stormovik
