The Alliance has launched a new research initiative designed to enhance human understanding of the Thargoids. The primary aim of the initiative is to build a range of state-of-the-art instruments expressly designed to analyse Thargoid material.

To this end, the Alliance has placed an open order for unknown ship signatures, unknown organic circuitry and unknown technology components. The Kaushpoos Pro-Alliance Union has been authorised to oversee the campaign, and has promised to reward pilots who deliver the requested resources to Neville Horizons in the Kaushpoos system. The organisation has also placed a kill order on all ships on its wanted list, to ensure that those delivering resources to Neville Horizons can do so safely.

In a statement, an Alliance spokesperson said:

“Although humanity has had prior contact with the Thargoids, our knowledge remains limited. It is essential that we expand our understanding. We therefore intend to build a range of specialised tools and analytic instruments with which to study Thargoid material.”

The campaign begins on the 10th of August 3303 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

This report presents the latest data on health issues among the galaxy’s minor factions.

Here are the latest factions to experience famine:

Left Party of HIP 43845

HIP 105577 One

GCRV 4654 State Interstellar

HIP 19773 Shared

Ololos Drug Empire

Marquis du HIP 110867

Independent HIP 108971 Values Party

Pi Pavonis Transport Corp.

Chukchair Prison Colony

HIP 22500 Blue Partnership

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:

Official Darkates Freedom Party

Liberty Party of Zeessze

Kvenland Services

HIP 10570 Constitution Party

Allied FK5 2550 Autocracy

Jamatia Central Corp.

Hatmehit Purple Crew

HIP 32350 Industries

HIP 15545 Public Network

Chukchair Fortune Group

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.

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:

Merchiston Arsenal, LTT 4497

The following starports continue to experience technical issues:

Halley Gateway, Nai No Kami

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

Maupertuis Dock, Zhao

Gehry Gateway, Checha

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

Betel Free

Ovid Democrats

Lokitaka Mu Silver Universal Net

Shenetserii Silver United and Co

Friends of HIP 20441

Monarchy of HIP 24655

Dhak Union Party

HR 3007 Coordinated

Huaich Constitution Party

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:

Brotherhood of LP 98-132

United Wat Yu Confederacy

Alliance of HIP 13269

Quince Creative Holdings

Liu Yines United Corporation

Uniting Kupole

Shenetserii Silver United and Co

Movement for LHS 1920 League

Labour of 64 Arietis

AG+21 1754 Inc

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.

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:

Union of Wolf 359 Labour

Opila Ltd

Kokary Liberals

Chamunda Crimson Gang

Kini Drug Empire

Brani Federal Holdings

Lave Jet Family

Alpha Centauri Gold Brotherhood

Revolutionary Party of Nuenets

39 Tauri Interstellar

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:

Apoyota Domain

Morgor Crimson Pirates

Nang Ta-khian Public Co

Indaol Independents

Democrats of Masans

Values Party of Orishpucho

Frigaha Purple Pirates

League of Tutumuye

Aristocrats of G 239-25

Ekonir Organisation

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.

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 13269 Silver Drug Empire

Koing Dynasty

Mbayame Domain

Khruvani Universal Organisation

Bhisma State Corporation

Integrated Tzeltal

Lords of Kamil

Sun Pin Jet Federal Limited

United Vitola Unionists

Yarica Nationalists

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:

LHS 3384 Progressive Party

Eranin Peoples Party

Matia Empire League

Ngakwites Empire Consulate

Revolutionary Abazates Democrats

Gilyadar Front

Coalition of Djagana

HIP 113454 Crew

Velnians Gold Transport Holdings

Imset Patron's Principles

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.

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 13269 Silver Drug Empire

Koing Dynasty

Mbayame Domain

Khruvani Universal Organisation

Bhisma State Corporation

Integrated Tzeltal

Lords of Kamil

Sun Pin Jet Federal Limited

United Vitola Unionists

Yarica Nationalists

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:

LHS 3384 Progressive Party

Eranin Peoples Party

Matia Empire League

Ngakwites Empire Consulate

Revolutionary Abazates Democrats

Gilyadar Front

Coalition of Djagana

HIP 113454 Crew

Velnians Gold Transport Holdings

Imset Patron's Principles

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.

This report presents the latest data on conflict among the galaxy’s minor factions.

Here are the latest factions to experience a civil war:

Zelano Systems

Kokary Liberals

Junga Interstellar

Chamunda Crimson Gang

LHS 3479 Interstellar

AG+21 1754 Citizen Party

Liberty Party of LP 751-1

Allied FK5 2550 Autocracy

Liaedin Mafia

LHS 1387 Jet Mob

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:

Order of Ethgreze

Brotherhood of LP 98-132

Laedla and Co

Crimson State Group

Bureau of HIP 1914 Focus

39 Tauri Interstellar

Liberals of Delta Pavonis

HIP 9610 Jet Legal Systems

Alioth Pro-Alliance Group

Gitxsan Limited

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.

This report presents the latest data on conflict among the galaxy’s minor factions.

Here are the latest factions to experience a civil war:

Zelano Systems

Kokary Liberals

Junga Interstellar

Chamunda Crimson Gang

LHS 3479 Interstellar

AG+21 1754 Citizen Party

Liberty Party of LP 751-1

Allied FK5 2550 Autocracy

Liaedin Mafia

LHS 1387 Jet Mob

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:

Order of Ethgreze

Brotherhood of LP 98-132

Laedla and Co

Crimson State Group

Bureau of HIP 1914 Focus

39 Tauri Interstellar

Liberals of Delta Pavonis

HIP 9610 Jet Legal Systems

Alioth Pro-Alliance Group

Gitxsan Limited

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.

Authorities in the Hehe system have reported that conflict has erupted between Hehe Federal Interstellar and Hehe Camorra. System security forces have confirmed that the fighting began several hours ago and has escalated rapidly since then.

The conflict is understood to be territorial in nature, with both factions eager to take control of Hehe. Both sides have issued calls for support, and have pledged to reward combat pilots who rally to their respective causes.

A representative of system security forces commented on the development:

“Inter-faction conflict of this sort tends to be quite focused, and we believe that the probability of civilian casualties is low. Nevertheless, we’re advising anyone living or travelling in the system to exercise caution.”

The two factions have set out week-long operations to take control of the system, which will begin on the 3rd of August 3303.

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

Co-operative of HIP 49102

BD+07 4267 Gold General PLC

Monoto Flag

LDS 883 Gold Galactic Services

Idomatyritu Travel Industries

Quile Empire Pact

Codorain Network

Peng Dung Jet Creative Network

Jaques

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

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

Co-operative of HIP 49102

BD+07 4267 Gold General PLC

Monoto Flag

LDS 883 Gold Galactic Services

Idomatyritu Travel Industries

Quile Empire Pact

Codorain Network

Peng Dung Jet Creative Network

Jaques

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

A spokesperson for the Harma Silver Cartel has announced that its appeal for rare alcohols has reached a successful conclusion. Hundreds of pilots supported the campaign by delivering rare alcohols and eliminating agitators so traders could reach Gabriel Enterprise safely.

The campaign’s success has already had a positive impact on Harma, as evidenced by the hundreds of pilots celebrating in bars throughout the system.

As the initiative drew to a close, the Cartel released a brief statement:

“To the galaxy’s independent pilots, we say this: the finest rum is waiting for you in Harma.”

Pilots who supported the campaign can now collect their rewards from Gabriel Enterprise in the Harma system.