Galactic News

  • August 30, 3303
  • 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:

    Onnes Gateway, LFT 37

    Heng Ring, Malanges

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

    Gordon Plant, Tollan

    Reiter City, Oppi

  • August 29, 3303
  • 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:

    Onnes Gateway, LFT 37

    Heng Ring, Malanges

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

    Gordon Plant, Tollan

    Reiter City, Oppi

  • August 27, 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:

    Chicoana Silver Travel Corp.

    HIP 96289 Blue Major Inc

    110 Herculis Purple Natural PLC

    Annarr Dynamic Corp.

    Tphene Collective

    Revolutionary Eluskapu Partnership

    People's Tutumu Confederacy

    Kwarandji Comms Industries

    Lunguni First

    Bletii Inc

    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:

    Democrats of BD-02 4304

    Durius Dominion

    HR 8170 Brotherhood

    Bodb Dearg Order

    Yenistani Guardians of Tradition

    Brotherhood of Caerete

    Gilyadar Front

    Velnians Gold Transport Holdings

    Marquis du Ugrivaci

    Chimasates Blue United Org

    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.

  • August 26, 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:

    Chicoana Silver Travel Corp.

    HIP 96289 Blue Major Inc

    110 Herculis Purple Natural PLC

    Annarr Dynamic Corp.

    Tphene Collective

    Revolutionary Eluskapu Partnership

    People's Tutumu Confederacy

    Kwarandji Comms Industries

    Lunguni First

    Bletii Inc

    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:

    Democrats of BD-02 4304

    Durius Dominion

    HR 8170 Brotherhood

    Bodb Dearg Order

    Yenistani Guardians of Tradition

    Brotherhood of Caerete

    Gilyadar Front

    Velnians Gold Transport Holdings

    Marquis du Ugrivaci

    Chimasates Blue United Org

    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: The Thargoid Situation

    Although the first hints of the Thargoid presence began with the discovery of Unknown Artefacts in 3301, the current chapter in the Thargoid story started last year with the discovery of alien shipwrecks in the Pleiades Nebula. A few months later, in January 3303, the first interdiction from a Thargoid ship was reported.

    In May, accounts surfaced of attacks in the Maia system against Federal vessels. Eyewitnesses claimed to have seen Thargoid ships at the sites, but the Federation refused to comment on the possibility of Thargoid involvement.

    A key discovery was made a few weeks later, when massive Thargoid structures were found in a number of systems. Several of these structures were discovered to contain functional Thargoid technology.

    With events unfolding at such a rapid pace, the superpowers have struggled to formulate appropriate responses. But the creation of Aegis, a joint-superpower initiative designed to coordinate research into the Thargoids, suggests that the galaxy’s leaders are now taking steps to address the situation.

    Professor Cora Shaw, director of the Palin Institute, offered the following assessment:

    “We are faced with a number of pressing questions. Why have the Thargoids entered human space? Can we communicate with them? Are they hostile? Hopefully Aegis can provide us with some answers.”

    Meanwhile, in an article for the Imperial Herald, journalist Kelvin Masters gave a more frank analysis:

    “The barnacles seem to indicate that the Thargoids were in Maia and Merope long before we were. For all we know, humanity has expanded into what the Thargoids see as their territory. I have no interest in scaremongering, but my belief is that a Thargoid attack could be imminent – their behaviour certainly seems to suggest they are probing us for weaknesses.”

  • August 25, 3303
  • Galactic News: The Thargoid Situation

    Although the first hints of the Thargoid presence began with the discovery of Unknown Artefacts in 3301, the current chapter in the Thargoid story started last year with the discovery of alien shipwrecks in the Pleiades Nebula. A few months later, in January 3303, the first interdiction from a Thargoid ship was reported.

    In May, accounts surfaced of attacks in the Maia system against Federal vessels. Eyewitnesses claimed to have seen Thargoid ships at the sites, but the Federation refused to comment on the possibility of Thargoid involvement.

    A key discovery was made a few weeks later, when massive Thargoid structures were found in a number of systems. Several of these structures were discovered to contain functional Thargoid technology.

    With events unfolding at such a rapid pace, the superpowers have struggled to formulate appropriate responses. But the creation of Aegis, a joint-superpower initiative designed to coordinate research into the Thargoids, suggests that the galaxy’s leaders are now taking steps to address the situation.

    Professor Cora Shaw, director of the Palin Institute, offered the following assessment:

    “We are faced with a number of pressing questions. Why have the Thargoids entered human space? Can we communicate with them? Are they hostile? Hopefully Aegis can provide us with some answers.”

    Meanwhile, in an article for the Imperial Herald, journalist Kelvin Masters gave a more frank analysis:

    “The barnacles seem to indicate that the Thargoids were in Maia and Merope long before we were. For all we know, humanity has expanded into what the Thargoids see as their territory. I have no interest in scaremongering, but my belief is that a Thargoid attack could be imminent – their behaviour certainly seems to suggest they are probing us for weaknesses.”

  • Galactic News: Order Restored in Kaal

    The Kuk Silver Fortune Company has announced that its campaign to clear the Kaal 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 the Kaal system have extended their gratitude to those who participated in the operation.

    Pilots who contributed to the initiative can now collect their rewards from Vercors Station in the Kaal system.

  • Galactic News: Imperial Appeal Concludes

    Secoya Emperor's Grace has announced that its appeal for luxury goods has been enthusiastically received by the galactic community. Hundreds of pilots responded to the appeal by delivering commodities to Joy Port for this year’s Sigma Summit, a conference attended by some of the Empire’s most powerful individuals.

    Censure of the event failed to deter traders or intimidate this year’s guest of honour, Imperial Senator Zemina Torval, who responded to criticism by saying simply “The Summit is an institution.”

    Pilots who contributed to the initiative can now collect their rewards from Joy Port in the Secoya system.

  • Galactic News: Kpelidoog Empire Assembly Campaign Concludes

    A spokesperson for the Kpelidoog Empire Assembly has announced that its plan to build a new Wells-class Carrier has received the wholehearted support of the galactic community. Hundreds of pilots took to their ships to deliver construction materials to Hipparchus Terminal, the organisation’s base of operations.

    As the campaign drew to a close, a spokesperson for the Kpelidoog Empire Assembly released a statement:

    “We are immeasurably grateful to all those who supported this initiative. Having met our targets, we hope to start work on the new ship soon.”

    Pilots who contributed to the initiative can now collect their rewards from Hipparchus Terminal in the Kpelidoog system.

  • August 24, 3303
  • Galactic News: Order Restored in Kaal

    The Kuk Silver Fortune Company has announced that its campaign to clear the Kaal 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 the Kaal system have extended their gratitude to those who participated in the operation.

    Pilots who contributed to the initiative can now collect their rewards from Vercors Station in the Kaal system.

  • Galactic News: Imperial Appeal Concludes

    Secoya Emperor's Grace has announced that its appeal for luxury goods has been enthusiastically received by the galactic community. Hundreds of pilots responded to the appeal by delivering commodities to Joy Port for this year’s Sigma Summit, a conference attended by some of the Empire’s most powerful individuals.

    Censure of the event failed to deter traders or intimidate this year’s guest of honour, Imperial Senator Zemina Torval, who responded to criticism by saying simply “The Summit is an institution.”

    Pilots who contributed to the initiative can now collect their rewards from Joy Port in the Secoya system.

  • Galactic News: Kpelidoog Empire Assembly Campaign Concludes

    A spokesperson for the Kpelidoog Empire Assembly has announced that its plan to build a new Wells-class Carrier has received the wholehearted support of the galactic community. Hundreds of pilots took to their ships to deliver construction materials to Hipparchus Terminal, the organisation’s base of operations.

    As the campaign drew to a close, a spokesperson for the Kpelidoog Empire Assembly released a statement:

    “We are immeasurably grateful to all those who supported this initiative. Having met our targets, we hope to start work on the new ship soon.”

    Pilots who contributed to the initiative can now collect their rewards from Hipparchus Terminal in the Kpelidoog system.

  • 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 105577 One

    HIP 5712 State Corp.

    Kvenland Services

    HIP 19773 Shared

    Ololos Drug Empire

    HIP 15545 Public Network

    39 Tauri Cartel

    HIP 116298 Jet Cartel

    New CD-61 6801 Flag

    Zhou Wang 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:

    Kvenland Services

    HIP 10570 Constitution Party

    HIP 19773 Shared

    Hatmehit Purple Crew

    Aymifa Resistance

    HIP 111486 First

    Aonghus Co

    Dulos Defence Party

    Delta Phoenicis Limited

    Chukchair Prison Colony

    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.

  • August 23, 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 105577 One

    HIP 5712 State Corp.

    Kvenland Services

    HIP 19773 Shared

    Ololos Drug Empire

    HIP 15545 Public Network

    39 Tauri Cartel

    HIP 116298 Jet Cartel

    New CD-61 6801 Flag

    Zhou Wang 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:

    Kvenland Services

    HIP 10570 Constitution Party

    HIP 19773 Shared

    Hatmehit Purple Crew

    Aymifa Resistance

    HIP 111486 First

    Aonghus Co

    Dulos Defence Party

    Delta Phoenicis Limited

    Chukchair Prison Colony

    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.

  • 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:

    Dragons of HIP 1914

    Morgor Crimson Pirates

    Zeus Bureau

    United Wat Yu Confederacy

    Alliance of HIP 13269

    Crimson Major Incorporated

    Uniting Kupole

    Gold Netcoms Limited

    Traditional Hehe Flag

    Gendini Incorporated

    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:

    Orrere Ring

    Uszaa Society

    Green Party of Lung

    Ovid Democrats

    Republic Party of Thraskias

    Friends of HIP 20441

    Chaimal Jet Public Services

    Autocracy of HR 5307

    HIP 24655 allied

    Monarchy of HIP 24655

    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.

  • August 22, 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:

    Dragons of HIP 1914

    Morgor Crimson Pirates

    Zeus Bureau

    United Wat Yu Confederacy

    Alliance of HIP 13269

    Crimson Major Incorporated

    Uniting Kupole

    Gold Netcoms Limited

    Traditional Hehe Flag

    Gendini Incorporated

    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:

    Orrere Ring

    Uszaa Society

    Green Party of Lung

    Ovid Democrats

    Republic Party of Thraskias

    Friends of HIP 20441

    Chaimal Jet Public Services

    Autocracy of HR 5307

    HIP 24655 allied

    Monarchy of HIP 24655

    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.

  • August 20, 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:

    HIP 13269 Silver Drug Empire

    Partnership of Chankates

    HIP 80700 Jet Central PLC

    Democrats of HIP 57080

    G 139-50 Electronics Partners

    HIP 9473 Industries

    Progressive Party of Uracenufon

    Clayagro Interstellar

    LHS 3631 Network

    Friends of Fugeniez

    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:

    Order of Ethgreze

    Crimson State Group

    HIP 9610 Jet Legal Systems

    Gitxsan Limited

    Kuwemargl Patrons of Law

    Brotherhood of Caerete

    Begovans Industry

    Coalition of Bodedi

    HIP 113454 Crew

    Gyvata Indi Purple Syndicate

    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.

  • August 19, 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:

    HIP 13269 Silver Drug Empire

    Partnership of Chankates

    HIP 80700 Jet Central PLC

    Democrats of HIP 57080

    G 139-50 Electronics Partners

    HIP 9473 Industries

    Progressive Party of Uracenufon

    Clayagro Interstellar

    LHS 3631 Network

    Friends of Fugeniez

    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:

    Order of Ethgreze

    Crimson State Group

    HIP 9610 Jet Legal Systems

    Gitxsan Limited

    Kuwemargl Patrons of Law

    Brotherhood of Caerete

    Begovans Industry

    Coalition of Bodedi

    HIP 113454 Crew

    Gyvata Indi Purple Syndicate

    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: Federal Security Chief Liaising with Aegis

    Reports have surfaced that Admiral Aden Tanner, Chief of Federal Security and so-called ‘alien tsar’, is now liaising with Aegis, the inter-superpower initiative established to investigate the Thargoids.

    News of Admiral Tanner’s involvement has already prompted speculation that the cold war between the Empire and the Federation could be thawing. Contrasting voices have suggested that Tanner’s association could divert Aegis from its scientific agenda and set it on a more militaristic course.

    In the wake of this development, Admiral Tanner made the following statement:

    “It is my sincere pleasure to support Aegis in its mission and contribute to what I hope will be a new era of collaboration. I know there are those who have questioned my involvement with Aegis, but I can assure you that after forty years in the military, I am ready for some peace.”

    “Our current priorities are determining the scale of the Thargoids’ presence in human space and confirming their intentions regarding humanity. We have no concrete information to share with the galactic community at this time, however.”

  • August 18, 3303
  • Galactic News: Federal Security Chief Liaising with Aegis

    Reports have surfaced that Admiral Aden Tanner, Chief of Federal Security and so-called ‘alien tsar’, is now liaising with Aegis, the inter-superpower initiative established to investigate the Thargoids.

    News of Admiral Tanner’s involvement has already prompted speculation that the cold war between the Empire and the Federation could be thawing. Contrasting voices have suggested that Tanner’s association could divert Aegis from its scientific agenda and set it on a more militaristic course.

    In the wake of this development, Admiral Tanner made the following statement:

    “It is my sincere pleasure to support Aegis in its mission and contribute to what I hope will be a new era of collaboration. I know there are those who have questioned my involvement with Aegis, but I can assure you that after forty years in the military, I am ready for some peace.”

    “Our current priorities are determining the scale of the Thargoids’ presence in human space and confirming their intentions regarding humanity. We have no concrete information to share with the galactic community at this time, however.”