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

Here are 10 of the 2,304 minor factions holding elections:

• Kamas Empire League

• Alpha Centauri Liberals

• Partnership of Alpha Centauri

• New Arti Freedom Party

• Parutis Corp.

• New HIP 18187 Flag

• HIP 18828 Empire Consulate

• Wuluang Legal and Co

• HIP 18427 Commodities

• Kalvante Power Limited

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.

Reports coming in from the Xelabara system indicate that the recent request from the Drug Empire of Xelabara for onionhead has drawn hundreds of pirates to the system. According to system authorities, the pirates are targeting the traders travelling to and from Navigator Market, the hub of the onionhead operation. Fortunately, the Xelabara Republic Party has promised to reward pilots who help eliminate the pirates. A spokesperson for the Xelabara Republic Party said:

"We suspected the increase in trade activity would attract pirates, so we set aside some privateer bonds for combat pilots to help clear the spaceways. So if you own a combat ship and you know how to use it, get yourself over to Xelabara. We need you!"

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 1,893 minor factions in lockdown:

• Vash Domain

• Lovedu Blue Major Inc

• Kratakak Group

• Cailli Purple Electronics Org

• Polecteri Justice Party

• League of Cybele

• Giltine Network

• Partnership of LTT 9315

• Bacap Nobles

• Tegidana Liberty Party

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 1,767 minor factions experiencing civil unrest:

• NLTT 5871 Shared

• Huiche Future

• Traditional LTT 7330 League

• LHS 2150 Purple Electronics Serv

• Kareco Crimson Mob

• Paesi Empire Consulate

• Independent Raniyan for Equality

• Aitvara Industry

• League of Turbacobo Conservatives

• Cartel of Alacagui

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.

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

Here are 10 of the 14,117 minor factions involved in a civil war:

• Lung Industry

• Kogich One

• Bureau of Xerebaye League

• Green Party of Lung

• HIP 74930 Ltd

• HIP 74930 Jet Gang

• Epsilon-2 Arae Nobles

• Tawiru Family

• League of Tawiru

• HIP 42532 Bridge Limited

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 4,278 minor factions at war:

• Noblemen of V774 Herculis

• Chukchisalk United

• Hou Chema Gold Clan

• New CD-30 9687 for Equality

• Oraon Legal Systems

• HIP 108598 Empire Party

• LHS 547 Services

• HR 4373 Liberals

• V775 Herculis Transport Inc

• Kunie Corp.

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.

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

Here are 10 of the 2,268 minor factions holding elections:

• Inupiates Patrons of Law

• Ngandins Holdings

• Pibe Legal Industry

• New HIP 18187 Flag

• HIP 20199 Empire League

• Test2 Network

• Natural HIP 21559 Autocracy

• Osans Blue Netcoms Services

• Orobu Public Corporation

• Values Party of OR Delphini

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.

After several days of fighting between Imperial forces and the mercenaries of the Cayutorme Syndicate, order has been restored to the Cayutorme system. With the mercenary fleet defeated, the leaders of the Cayutorme Syndicate have petitioned for a ceasefire. Kyle Kurowski, the leader of the organisation, has not been seen since hostilities began.

Speaking from Adkins Port, Admiral Lucius Lavigny praised the Commanders who fought for the Empire:

"This conflict would have lasted much longer without the support of independent Commanders of the Pilots Federation. The Empire thanks them for their efforts."

Admiral Lavigny also announced that all captured mercenary vessels would be sold at Adkins Port in Cayutorme, at a heavy discount. Value-minded buyers are already gathering.

Commander Quade and Commander Corrigendum

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 2,036 minor factions in lockdown:

• Amenniya Bureau

• LTT 874 Empire Party

• Maeve Noblement

• Nyanmil Crimson Partnership

• Yerava Crimson Life Commodities

• LTT 6043 Law Party

• Slavisc Crimson Natural Limited

• Bommatsuri Emperor's Grace

• Calhuacan Empire Party

• Rabh Empire Pact

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 2,076 minor factions experiencing civil unrest:

• United Ys Left Party

• Kunggul Ltd

• HIP 73244 Systems

• Forculus Citizen Party

• Xhosag Purple Brothers

• Giabaing Emperor's Grace

• Raiders of HIP 3142

• Union of LHS 1794 Confederation

• Eximo Universal Co

• BPM 72121 State Limited

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.

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 7,325 minor factions currently enjoying an economic boom:

• Liberty Party of LP 861-12

• GD 279 Silver Cartel

• Beta Comae Berenices Freedom Party

• Liberals of Tai Shere

• Wolfberg Purple Partnership

• Purungurawn Purple Dynamic Comms

• Chao Wu Empire Group

• Unktock Free

• Independents of LTT 4461

• Oresqu Silver General Corp

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.

* Data is correct at time of publishing.

Each week, GalNet presents a list of 10 of the 5,833 minor factions currently expanding into new systems.

• Social Savii Confederacy

• Social Seguaje Confederacy

• Samkyha State Network

• Cygni Independents

• Choth Gold Drug Empire

• Social Kurutsi Alliance

• Misthajani Commodities

• Confederation of Medu

• HIP 21821 Empire Assembly

• Cofalyawa Incorporated

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.

The deadline for the inspection and disbandment of the mercenary Cayutorme Syndicate fleet has passed, and Imperial Naval vessels have entered the Cayutorme system. Speaking from an undisclosed location, the leader of the Cayutorme Syndicate, Kyle Kurowski, confirmed that his mercenary armada had engaged the Imperial Fleet, but denied reports that independent pilots were fighting for both sides: "Independent pilots are just that – independent. They will not be the tool the Emperor uses to turn us into Imperial citizens. If they stand for freedom, they stand with us."

The Imperial war chest has been opened for any independent pilots who want to help the Imperial cause. Admiral Lucius Lavigny, the Emperor's second cousin, stated:

"We know that Commanders pledged to the Empire will fight to maintain law and order, and we urge other Commanders to do the same. If these miscreants are permitted to continue with their activities, more systems will suffer."

Commander Quade and Commander Corrigendum

Imperial investigators have confirmed ties between Archon Delaine's Kumo Crew and the mercenary group known as the Cayutorme Syndicate. This partnership brings disturbing context to the civil unrest currently affecting Cayutorme, as well as the syndicate's rapid rise to power.

The leader of the Cayutorme Syndicate, Kyle Kurowski, is now trying to encourage mercenaries to join his already-imposing armada:

"It is no great surprise that the Empire would attempt to strong-arm an independent system within its territory. Our navy is capable of handling an Imperial task force, but we nevertheless would like to increase our numbers. Any independent pilots willing to help us repel the impending invasion will be compensated richly, and granted access to high-class outfitting."

Commander Corrigendum

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 2,532 minor factions in lockdown:

• Butors Empire Pact

• Movement for Ross 1051 Confederacy

• Munfayl Labour

• Anemoi Noblement

• Dukes of Milcenu

• Union of Njunmin Free

• Law Party of MCC 858

• LHS 3505 Services

• Bureau of Bodb Dearg Flag

• Kipsigines Vision Partners

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 2,657 minor factions experiencing civil unrest:

• Autocracy of LTT 16764

• Partnership of Skaoismont

• G 69-11 Co-op

• Workers of Skeggiko O Labour

• El Tio Empire Party

• Groombridge 1618 Inc

• Jeterait Bridge Interstellar

• Green Party of HIP 103138

• Lumanans Confederacy

• BPM 590 Creative Network

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.

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

Here are 10 of the 3,210 minor factions holding elections:

• BD-17 6172 Travel Industries

• United LHS 3505 Liberals

• Karsha Solutions

• Traditional V749 Herculis Party

• Kurundulli Empire League

• Charonium Industry

• Phiagre Industry

• Walka Blue General Co

• Kartam Silver Fortune Inc

• HIP 13841 Purple Bridge 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.

For the past two weeks, the Empire has been battling the insurgent organisation Emperor's Dawn in the Namarii, Tabaldak and LTT 874 systems. This morning, the Empire confirmed that the campaign had been a resounding success, resulting in the total destruction of all three Emperor's Dawn bases. Senator Denton Patreus, who has been leading the campaign against the insurrectionists, issued a defiant statement:

"Today we have delivered a decisive blow to our enemies, shattering their forces and leaving them scattered and defenceless. For all their bluster, these dissidents have been shown themselves to be nothing more than petty brigands, lacking in unity and moral conviction, and unable to withstand the might of our combined military forces. Their bases have been destroyed, their fleets routed. Emperor's Dawn is no longer a threat."

But General Anthony Corvus, the veteran responsible for coordinating the Empire's military operations, adopted a more cautious tone:

"This is a significant victory, certainly, but the war is not over. Cell organisations such as Emperor's Dawn can be surprisingly resilient, and it would be a mistake to discount them, even at this stage. Once I have seen the very last of their fighters destroyed, I will consider them vanquished. But that day has not yet come."

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 3,336 minor factions in lockdown:

• LTT 16016 Transport Limited

• LTT 12990 Incorporated

• Toci Purple Council

• Earls of LP 802-69

• Nobles of Gautama

• MV Virginis Comms Inc

• Workers of LTT 6772 Partnership

• Ketekhmet Purple Camorra

• LHS 1097 Empire Assembly

• Willapa Resistance

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 3,561 minor factions experiencing civil unrest:

• Ross 364 Movement

• People's Karelitakas Unionists

• League of Zosian Tse Freedom Party

• Natural Lakluita Dominion

• LTT 17156 Crimson Partnership

• Gold Travel Incorporated

• HIP 107295 Patron's Principles

• Noblemen of Koshas

• Paesia Future

• Labour of Arugu

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.

The war between the Empire and the insurgent organisation Emperor's Dawn has taken a decisive turn, as the Empire dealt critical blows to the insurrectionists' forces in the Namarii, Tabaldak and LTT 874 systems this week. In response, Emperor's Dawn has issued a statement indicating that it intends to dramatically increase the amounts it is offering to privateers:

"The Empire thinks that those who fight on its side do so because they share its ideals. We believe they fight because they are well paid. Fortunately, the Imperials are not the only ones who can purchase victory. From this point on, we will give any pilots who fight for our cause double the amount originally offered. Let us see how much people really believe in 'Imperial values'."

This development is likely to rekindle debate over how the insurgent organisation is funded, given its apparent ability to access significant reserves.