Galactic News

  • January 22, 3302
  • Galactic News: Weekly Conflict Report

    This weekly transmission lists some of the systems currently in conflict around the galaxy, based on the latest data.

    Here are 10 of the 15,071 minor factions involved in a civil war:

    • Quan Gurus Crimson Public Ltd

    • Traditional HIP 22052 Constitution Party

    • Purple Legal Systems

    • Ghimal Nobles

    • Union of Ghimal Independents

    • CD-70 1960 Organisation

    • Democratic Party

    • Hayanzib Purple Council

    • Hayanzib Allied Corp.

    • Kinematic Armaments

    Civil wars involve conflict between minor factions in the same system over ownership of major assets such as starports. During civil wars, only combat missions and activities help bring the conflict to a resolution. Security, development level and standard of living indicators all drop for the duration of the civil war.

    Here are 10 of the 6,570 minor factions at war:

    • LTT 18486 Jet Energy Company

    • United LHS 3479 Green Party

    • Skollanga Silver Organisation

    • BD+21 1952 General Company

    • Family of HIP 3509

    • Leschanatya Future

    • Merengila Netcoms Commodities

    • Revolutionary Bugulmara Future

    • Yab Camalo Purple Dynamic Ltd

    • He Po Mob

    Wars occur when a minor faction invades another star system. For the duration of the conflict, wealth, security and standard of living are all severely impacted. Combat missions and activities determine who wins the war. If no winner emerges, the war ends in a ceasefire.

    Data is correct at time of publishing.

  • December 1, 3302
  • Community Goal: Emperor's Dawn 'Shadow' Cells Discovered

    When the Federal Navy destroyed the Emperor's Dawn base in the Kausalya system in December, many believed the organisation had finally been defeated. The Federal offensive, which was supported by a large deputation from the Federal Navy Auxiliary, was swift and merciless, and resulted in the total destruction of the insurgent outpost. But a statement from the office of Imperial Senator Denton Patreus indicates that, against all odds, Emperor's Dawn has endured.

    "The Imperial Internal Security Service has discovered that Emperor's Dawn has 'shadow' cells in the Dakshmandi, Ipilyaqa and Ch'i Lin systems – secret outposts that were apparently designed to protect the organisation's leadership in the event of a military defeat. It is of course vital to the continued security of the Empire and its people that these outposts be neutralised as swiftly as possible. If it is not, Emperor's Dawn could re-emerge to threaten the galaxy once again."

    Senator Patreus went on to issue a call to arms:

    "Swiftly neutralising these outposts depends on the support of the galactic community, and to this end I have authorised the payment of privateer bonds to any pilots who help with the offensive against Emperor's Dawn. Let us destroy these vile dissidents once and for all."

  • Community Goal: Professor Ishmael Palin Issues Request for Meta-Alloys

    A remarkable discovery was made last week when non-human structures were found on a number of planets in the Pleiades Nebula. These 'barnacles', as the galactic community has christened them, produce a material known as meta-alloys, the exact properties of which are not yet known.

    The discovery was followed swiftly by news that technical personnel at Obsidian Orbital – one of the starports affected by the mysterious malfunctions sweeping the galaxy – had apparently used meta-alloys to return the starport to some kind of normality. Naturally, this prompted speculation that the meta-alloys might hold the key to eradicating the technological plague that has blighted so many starports in recent months.

    Professor Ishmael Palin, the former Federal scientist conducting research into the unknown artefacts, is evidently thinking along the same lines:

    "The report from Obsidian Orbital is indeed encouraging, but there is still a great deal we do not know, including the cause of the malfunctions, or if the meta-alloys are indeed capable of countering them. That is why I am appealing to the galactic community to deliver as many meta-alloys as possible to my new research base at Obsidian Orbital. Only by amassing a substantial research sample can we know for sure whether or not the meta-alloys can be used to target this mysterious technological malady."

    Professor Palin has pledged to reward all pilots who deliver meta-alloys to his base of operations at Obsidian Orbital in the Maia system.

  • GalNet Focus on Democracy

    This weekly roundup highlights some of the minor factions pursuing the dream of democratic freedom by holding elections.

    Here are 10 of the 2,993 minor factions holding elections:

    • Law Party of Njulngan

    • Dhang Defence Force

    • Ross 23 Incorporated

    • LTT 305 Electronics Network

    • Omagatae Liberals

    • Vogulu Empire Assembly

    • HIP 18187 Blue Legal Partners

    • Niu Lang O Electronics Company

    • Ti Wa Blue Allied Company

    • Vistobici Corporation

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

    Data is correct at time of publishing.

  • Galactic News: Sirius Corporation Reveals Results of Analysis

    Following the recent discovery of the remains of the Antares, the Sirius Corporation has been subjecting the wreckage to extensive analysis in an attempt to determine exactly what happened to the luxury liner. In a press conference held this morning, a spokesperson for the organisation revealed the initial results of the analysis:

    "Our investigation has confirmed the original finding that a cascade failure in the hyperdrive's internal containment systems caused a catastrophic explosion within the drive. The mapped wreckage pattern suggests that the failure occurred while the Antares was transitioning from normal space to hyperspace. The precise cause of the failure remains unexplained, however. We will continue to analyse the available data to see what more we can learn."

  • Galactic News: Faction's Appeal Successful

    According a statement from the Green Party of HIP 112974, the faction's recent appeal for onionhead has been successful. In the statement, a spokesperson confirmed the faction had received sufficient quantities of the drug to establish a new onionhead-trading operation:

    "We're hugely grateful to all the traders who made deliveries to la Cosa City, and all the pilots who kept the traders safe by clearing the agitators from our spaceways. May this be the start of a long a profitable relationship between the Green Party of HIP 112974 and the galactic community."

    The Green Party of HIP 112974 has confirmed that those who contributed to the appeal could collect their rewards from la Cosa City in HIP 112974.

  • January 20, 3302
  • More Starports Fall Victim to Technological Plague

    Authorities in Eravate, Almar and Halbangaay have confirmed that theirs are the latest systems to experience mysterious technical issues, bringing the total number of systems affected by what some are calling 'the technological plague' to 22. All services apart from docking and shipyard access have been suspended at Ackerman Market in Eravate, von Bellingshausen Port in Almar and Haack Gateway in Halbangaay. A complete list of affected stations follows.

    Starports where services have been suspended:

    • Ackerman Market, Eravate

    • von Bellingshausen Port, Almar

    • Haack Gateway, Halbangaay

    • Gabriel Enterprise, Harma

    • Gurragchaa Gateway, Warkushanui

    • Gaiman Dock, 49 Arietis

    • Weyn Dock, 64 Arietis

    • Korolyov Hub, Arawere

    • Lobachevsky Outpost, Pic Tok

    • Carter Port, Rhea

    Starports experiencing technical issues:

    • al-Din Prospect, Alpha Centauri

    • Robigo Mines, Robigo

    • Saunders's Dive, Wolf 1301

    • Alexander Freeport, HIP 18843

    • Coats Hub, Warkushanui

    • Bond Hub, Varati

    • Hinz Hub, Ngobe

    • Tsunenaga Dock, Iapodes

    • Li Qing Jao, Sol

    • Ray Gateway, Diaguandri

    • Vizcaino Enterprise, Nganji

    • Talos 2, Peregrina

    We will continue to bring you up-to-the-minute reports on this issue.

  • GalNet Weekly Powers Update Incoming

    In the early hours of tomorrow morning (7.00am GMT), the GalNet monitoring of powers' activities will go offline for a short period while the latest data is assembled.

    Any pilots who operate for one of the powers must deliver any cargo or vouchers before this time to ensure their activities are registered.

  • Empire Ousted from Facece System

    Recent reports indicate that an independent faction known as the Allied Facece Order has wrested control of the Facece system from the Empire. Details are scarce, but it is believed that the Allied Facece Order took control of the system after achieving several strategic victories against Imperial Naval forces. Chancellor Anders Blaine, who was until recently the system's primary administrator, was approached for comment:

    "I want to assure the people of Facece that the current state of affairs is only temporary. The Facece system will soon return to Imperial control, and the rebels who have undermined our authority will be made to answer for their crimes."

  • January 19, 3302
  • GalNet Weekly Security Digest

    In this weekly report, the latest GalNet data is assembled to present ten minor factions experiencing civil unrest or lockdown in their systems.

    Here are 10 of the 1,177 minor factions in lockdown:

    • Kudiyu Dominion

    • Epsilon Hydri Commodities

    • Noblemen of Nez Perce

    • Revolutionary Party of Kagudi

    • LFT 1610 Company

    • Dahambwe One

    • Dadal Crimson Clan

    • Defence Party of Hiranyaksha

    • Kanuket Empire Party

    • Inovandar Syndicate

    Lockdowns increase the security rating for a system but also have a negative effect on the system's wealth. Increased bounty hunting activity can shorten the lockdown period.

    Here are 10 of the 1,170 minor factions experiencing civil unrest:

    • Hyperborea Bureau

    • Zmeyaaya Energy Industry

    • 37 Librae Jet United Solutions

    • MCC 858 Organisation

    • New Perktomen Left Party

    • Allied HR 8474 Defence Party

    • Kurra Silver Syndicate

    • Taured Coalition

    • Mulachi Public Corporation

    • HR 8474 Industries

    Civil unrest is caused by illegal activity within the system as well completing contracts from more nefarious sources. The wealth rating and standard of living will suffer when a system contains civil unrest. Combat missions and activities can be utilised to end civil unrest.

    Data is correct at time of publishing.

  • January 18, 3302
  • GalNet Weekly Economic Report

    In this weekly digest, the latest GalNet data is compiled to show the economic state of a short list of minor factions and the star systems they inhabit.

    Here are 10 of the 12,273 minor factions currently enjoying an economic boom:

    • Lords of Ajani

    • LHS 3022 Blue Allied Corp.

    • Wabayo Silver Power Industry

    • Order of Njorth

    • Justice Party of Ogowendes

    • New Tjindjin Revolutionary Party

    • Menusha Empire Consulate

    • NLTT 46621 Major Network

    • HIP 73244 Systems

    • Tamanka Jet Crew

    When in boom, the wealth of a system is increased for the duration and all trade missions have double the effect on influence. Boom can also positively increase a minor faction's influence. Boom can be entered by consistent trade profits and completed trade contracts. Booms tend to last until they naturally expire or until some other indicator takes precedence, such as famine.

    Here are 10 of the 694 factions currently experiencing economic bust:

    • Sowiio Services

    • Miphifa for Equality

    • New HIP 43296 Nationalists

    • Friends of Wurun

    • LP 131-66 Syndicate

    • Lords of Feng Du

    • Onyayp Silver Family

    • Ross 209 Fortune Organisation

    • Ixbakah Purple Transport Corp

    • Almar Emperor's Grace

    The wealth of a system diminishes while in bust and the minor faction's influence is also lessened. The effect of trade contracts and actions do not contribute to boom while a bust is active. A bust generally has to run its course before ending.

    Data is correct at time of publishing.

  • January 16, 3302
  • GalNet Weekly Expansion List

    Each week, GalNet presents a list of 10 of the 1,321 minor factions currently expanding into new systems.

    • Workers of HD 13931 Revolutionary Party

    • Keian Gu Collective

    • Xerente Blue Transport Comms

    • Er Longs Electronics Inc

    • The Dark Armada

    • Chang Kuo Lao Life Holdings

    • Movement for 13 Trianguli Future

    • Tsanyala Patrons of Law

    • Yun Nigh Central Exchange

    • Blue Transport Exchange

    Expansion occurs when a minor faction reaches a sufficient influence rating and there is a populated system within striking distance. The act of expansion is a costly one, and the wealth and development rating suffers during the period of expansion.

    Data is correct at time of publishing.

  • January 15, 3302
  • Good News from Obsidian Orbital

    Following yesterday's remarkable discovery of non-human structures in the Pleiades Nebula, starport markets have been inundated with meta-alloys – a mysterious material produced by the alien 'barnacles'. At present, very little is known about this commodity, but it seems it may have helped bring some stability to Obsidian Orbital, one of the starports affected by the mysterious malfunctions sweeping the galaxy. According to a recent statement, the station's technical team conducted an eleventh-hour experiment that, remarkably, seems to have improved things at the beleaguered starport:

    "Things have gone from bad to worse recently, so when the meta-alloys started flooding in we thought...why not give it a shot? And somehow it seems to have worked. I don't know how the meta-alloys helped, exactly, but we think they're countering whatever it is that's causing the malfunctions. As soon as we have more concrete information, we'll let you know. For now we're remaining cautiously optimistic."

    The exact cause of the technological 'plague' blighting the galaxy is still not known, so whether the meta-alloys represent a permanent solution can only be guessed. But many will be hoping that this breakthrough heralds the end of the mysterious malfunction epidemic.

  • A Week in Powerplay

    Prime Minister Edmund Mahon was unable to orchestrate any new trade agreements this week, but the coming week holds potential for new opportunities in the Dao Zi and Ross 931 systems. Very little else of note has transpired in Alliance territory since our last report.

    President Zachary Hudson gathered intelligence from Frey and Lalande 37120, and has deployed Federal fleets to establish a more permanent naval presence in both systems. Sufficient resources were collected last week to seek out another appropriate base for the Federal Navy. More news on that will likely follow next week.

    Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval's Shield of Justice failed to secure Kartenes, as command capital reserves fell short late in the week. Crime sweeps are currently active in Hrun, Kherthaje, Neites and Waimiri, but if command capital supplies remain low, opportunities to station the Shield of Justice in these systems will also fail.

    Shadow President Felicia Winters' aid campaigns in Chireni, HIP 47328 and Hyades Sector EB-X D1-110 failed this week. Budgetary challenges prevented all three missions from reaching a successful outcome. Despite last week's shortfall, aid campaigns are currently underway in Amuzgo and Sawali.

    Princess Aisling Duval was very successful with fundraising campaigns this week, granting her the opportunity to court the favour of several key systems. Ekono, HIP 77470, Madngela, Nuxalkuq are currently on her itinerary.

    Sirius Gov CEO Li Yong-Rui has had a very positive week. The momentous discovery of the Antares wreckage, coupled with the continued prosperity of SiriusGov, has been a cause for celebration for the Sirius Corporation. Business relationships in Dongkum, HIP 23395 and Kenna are being investigated this week, paving the way for the potential expansion of Sirius to a total of 57 systems.

    Senator Zemina Torval managed her business skilfully this week, narrowly evading a deficit. The senator is currently attempting to acquire controlling interest in the Chujohimba system. Future expansion of her enterprises will require great effort.

    Simguru Pranav Antal had another successful week. Two systems – Azalai and GCRV 2743 – formalized relationships with Utopia and joined the commune. The once miniscule power now directly controls 47 key systems, and projects its influence through 517 systems and nearly 125 billion people.

    Pirate Lord Archon Delaine experienced a relatively quiet week. Kumo Crew-backed insurrections in 23 Delta Piscis Austrini and HIP 103138 were soundly defeated, but attempts to overthrow the governments of Djabijabus, and Devata Baru are now in motion.

    Senator Denton Patreus' overcommitted and undermanned fleets withdrew from five systems, greatly reducing his administrative overhead. The senator is now looking to establish bases in more strategically valuable locations, including 23 Delta Piscis Austrini, which was recently attacked by the Kumo Crew.

    Commander Corrigendum

  • Alien 'Barnacles' Discovered in the Pleiades

    Dr Arcanonn of the Canonn Interstellar Research Group has released a statement in response to the discovery of non-human structures in the Pleiades Nebula:

    "This is a momentous day – alien structures have been confirmed on at least two planets in the Pleiades Nebula! I must congratulate Commander Octo, who made the initial discovery on Merope 5c, and thank Commander Snax, who contacted me. Within minutes, Canonn scientists and other commanders were at the site."

    "We now know of multiple barnacles on Merope 5c, and the corrupted message recently received in Maia has led us to many more on Pleiades Sector JC-U B3-2."

    "I can confirm that these structures produce meta-alloys, emit a sound similar to that made by the Unknown Artefacts, and bear mysterious markings that we have yet to identify. Some commanders have reported malfunctions near the structures, which might explain the crashed ships found near many of the barnacles."

    Commander Lord Zoltan

  • GalNet Weekly Conflict Report

    This weekly transmission lists some of the systems currently in conflict around the galaxy, based on the latest data.

    Here are 10 of the 14,709 minor factions involved in a civil war:

    • Hun Ahaw Noblement

    • Summanus Labour

    • Matia Drug Empire

    • Matia Network

    • Traditional LTT 4131 Bureau

    • Fire Fade Patron's Principles

    • Fire Fade Silver Family

    • Kokondii Nationals

    • HIP 64076 Unionists

    • Official HIP 64076 Nationalists

    Civil wars involve conflict between minor factions in the same system over ownership of major assets such as starports. During civil wars, only combat missions and activities help bring the conflict to a resolution. Security, development level and standard of living indicators all drop for the duration of the civil war.

    Here are 10 of the 6,511 minor factions at war:

    • Allied LHS 355 League

    • Allied LHS 120 Justice Party

    • Arnemil Systems

    • Chac Cimil Gold Bridge Industry

    • LHS 1882 Alliance

    • Revolutionary Party of Arhul

    • Yen Camus Labour

    • Natural Panjabell Law Party

    • HIP 109067 Crimson Pirates

    • Wanga Interstellar

    Wars occur when a minor faction invades another star system. For the duration of the conflict, wealth, security and standard of living are all severely impacted. Combat missions and activities determine who wins the war. If no winner emerges, the war ends in a ceasefire.

    Data is correct at time of publishing.

  • January 14, 3302
  • Unidentified Signal in Pleiades Nebula

    A fragmentary signal has been received by the flight operations team at Obsidian Orbital in the Maia system. The source of the signal has not been identified, but the strength of signal indicates it originated from a star system approximately 23 light years from Maia. Unfortunately, interference from a local black hole has made it impossible to determine a vector for the transmission.

    The signal, which lasted only a few seconds, had degraded so much that only a small string of numbers could be extracted. Some have speculated the numbers may be coordinates of some kind: b?n?r? ??a??t L??: 2?.?? ??n?: 9?.??

    Pilots in the region are advised to keep on the lookout, and to offer assistance if needed.

  • Obsidian Orbital Continuing to Deteriorate

    Recent reports from Obsidian Orbital, one of the starports affected by the mysterious malfunctions sweeping the galaxy, indicate that the situation at the starport has worsened. According to the station's technical team, the starport is only a hair's breadth from having to suspend services:

    "Despite our best efforts, things are only getting worse. We're experiencing all kinds of malfunctions, and if the situation doesn't improve soon we'll have to start shutting down station services."

    We will continue to bring you up-to-the-minute reports on this issue.

  • GalNet Focus on Democracy

    This weekly roundup highlights some of the minor factions pursuing the dream of democratic freedom by holding elections.

    Here are 10 of the 2,913 minor factions holding elections:

    • Movement for Scythimichs Green Party

    • Alpheus Silver Travel Group

    • Mitschigua Empire Group

    • Independent LP 685-43 Democrats

    • ALS 16791 Blue Dynamic Comms

    • Zhongwe Silver Transport Dev

    • Sauraratec Industries

    • Leerham Co

    • Mabe Incorporated

    • Zhu Ji Crimson Legal PLC

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

    Data is correct at time of publishing.

  • January 13, 3302
  • Sirius Corporation Confirms Discovery of Antares Wreckage

    A few months ago, the Sirius Corporation launched a search for the remains of the Antares, an innovative passenger liner that disappeared during its maiden voyage over fifty years ago. The search resulted in the accumulation of thousands of tonnes of space-borne debris, which was then subjected to rigorous analysis by the Sirius Corporation to determine its origin. The result of that analysis has now been announced: the remains of the Antares have been found. Li Yong-Rui, CEO of Sirius Gov, released a brief statement to the media:

    "Words cannot adequately express how delighted I am with this outcome. I was always hopeful we would find the remains of the Antares, and I am very pleased to have my optimism validated. I would like to thank all those at the Sirius Corporation that have worked so tirelessly to analyse the recovered debris over the past few weeks."

    Li Yong-Rui went on to speculate about the implications of the discovery:

    "The wreckage appears to confirm that the component failure described in the ship's final status report did indeed result in the destruction of the Antares. My hope is that by subjecting the wreckage to further analysis, we will be able to determine exactly what caused the malfunction and apply this knowledge to the development of new safety protocols. With luck, we will be able to reintroduce the innovative drive technology used aboard the Antares. This discovery could serve as the catalyst for a whole new era of interplanetary travel."