Emplacement: Pichch / Tiptree Port | Contributeurs: 1 027 | Fin: 27 avr. 2023

Factions aligned to the Empire and Federation have declared war in Pichch, which lies in the path of Thargoid expansion.

Relations between the two superpowers have been strained in recent weeks, following the corporate skirmish in Tavgi. This has exacerbated hostilities between two long-standing rivals in the Pichch system, Gauluujja Exchange and the Gliese 44 Citizens' Forum, causing diplomatic negotiations to collapse.

A brief statement was given to the press from the Gliese 44 Citizens' Forum's leadership following the failed talks: "The typical Federal response to their problems is to blame the Empire, so we are forced to resolve this on the battlefield."

The situation has also impacted the ongoing war against the Thargoids, as outlined in a report by freelance correspondent Karleen Troy:

"With Maelstrom Leigong's fleet expansion only a few systems away, Pichch is currently a key distribution point for anti-xeno weaponry and supplies in the region. There is widespread concern that this conflict could disrupt the flow of resources to the front line, hindering defences in multiple systems."

The Gliese 44 Citizens' Forum has requested help from naval auxiliaries, who can register their support for the faction at Tiptree Port.

The two factions have set out week-long operations to take control of the system, which will begin on the 20th April 3309. If either side reaches the final target, both campaigns will end immediately.

Emplacement: Tavgi / Gordon Enterprise | Contributeurs: 2 013 | Fin: 13 avr. 2023

The killing of Caine-Massey's CEO has sparked conflict between the Federal corporation and Imperial rival Torval Mining Ltd.

Acting CEO Philippa Barlow-Lyons provided a statement regarding the hostilities:

"The Federal Intelligence Agency tracked Johann Fleischer's assassin from Mars to the Tavgi system, whereupon he boarded the Orchestral Falcon, one of Torval Mining's megaships. We demanded that he be handed over to stand trial for his crime. They refused to even acknowledge us. Zemina Torval thinks she has taken her revenge and got away with it. She is wrong."

"Caine-Massey has instructed Tavgi Blue Life Inc, our business partner in the system, to board the Orchestral Falcon – by force, if necessary – and apprehend the suspect. We will do whatever it takes to arrest the Imperial Intelligence agent we hold responsible for murdering a captain of Federal industry."

To support their combat operations, Tavgi Blue Life Inc has called upon Federal naval auxiliaries to report to Gordon Enterprise.

The conflict has heightened political tensions between the Empire and the Federation. With the majority of superpower naval forces deployed to the Thargoid front line, system authority vessels around Tavgi have been placed on alert.

President Zachary Hudson was quick to comment that "my administration upholds the right for our factions to seek justice".

As an additional incentive, Caine Massey is offering paintjobs to supporters as follows:

The top 75% of participants will receive a Vibrant Blue paintjob for the Federal Fighter
The top 50% of participants will also receive a Icarus Blue paintjob for the Federal Corvette

The two factions have set out week-long operations to take control of the system, which will begin on the 6th April 3309. If either side reaches the final target both campaigns will end immediately.

Emplacement: Tavgi / Orchestral Falcon | Contributeurs: 1 338 | Fin: 13 avr. 2023

The killing of Caine-Massey's CEO has sparked conflict between the Federal corporation and Imperial rival Torval Mining Ltd.

A statement was issued by Senator Zemina Torval:

"Caine-Massey is using its CEO's death to excuse a deliberate strike against my company, damaging our share price and testing the will of our political connections. Torval Mining Ltd will defend its property, as well as the honour of the Empire, against this unjustified assault."

To support their combat operations, Torval Mining Ltd has called upon Imperial naval auxiliaries to report to the Orchestral Falcon.

The conflict has heightened political tensions between the Empire and the Federation. With the majority of superpower naval forces deployed to the Thargoid front line, system authority vessels around Tavgi have been placed on alert.

Senator Denton Patreus stated: "The Empire stands ready to shield its citizens, businesses and territories from attacks by foreign powers, xeno or otherwise."

As an additional incentive, Torval Mining is offering the following paintjobs to supporters:

The top 75% of participants will receive a Tactical Cobalt paintjob for the Imperial Fighter
The top 50% of participants will also receive a Asemic Black & Red paintjob for the Imperial Cutter

The two factions have set out week-long operations to take control of the system, which will begin on the 6th April 3309. If either side reaches the final target both campaigns will end immediately.

Emplacement: Eta Cassiopeiae / Angus Manwaring | Contributeurs: 3 121 | Fin: 16 mars 2023

Universal Cartographics has announced a two-week initiative to locate planets with ammonia atmospheres.

The survey was outlined by Cynthia Sideris, chairperson of Universal Cartographics:

"Aegis has urgently requested an update to our database of terrestrial planets with ammonia atmospheres. It is no coincidence that each Maelstrom is located in a system containing such worlds, given that Thargoid biochemistry is ammonia-based."

"We are therefore liaising with Aegis to chart as many ammonia worlds as possible. As well as contributing to xenological research, our intent is to identify potential staging grounds for Thargoid fleets and arrival points for additional Maelstroms."

"Over the next two weeks, pilots can obtain increased payouts for delivering cartographic survey data to Angus Manwaring starport in the Eta Cassiopeiae system. Only ammonia world data will be recognised for the purpose of the survey campaign, however, with detailed surface scans particularly appreciated."

The most recent survey of this kind took place in 3306, when Sirius Atmospherics claimed to be developing a method of terraforming ammonia worlds for human habitation. Dr Maximilian North has since stated that the project is on hold following "practical obstacles impacting our ecosphere conversion theories".

As an extra incentive for explorers, Universal Cartographics will offer higher payouts on exploration data for a limited period if the campaign ends successfully. The period length and payout multiplier is based on the campaign tier reached.

Tier 1: One week with a 2x value multiplier. Tier 2: One week with a 3x value multiplier. Tier 3: Two weeks with a 3x value multiplier. Tier 4: Two weeks with a 4x value multiplier.

The campaign begins on the 2nd of March 3309 and will run for two weeks. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

Emplacement: Duamta / Orunmilla | Contributeurs: 53 | Fin: 25 mai 2028

Deliveries have been requested in Duamta to fast-track production of a module that improves ship survivability in caustic environments.

Professor Alba Tesreau, the head of Aegis, provided these details:

"Aegis is setting up manufacturing and distribution centres to make the caustic sink launcher widely available. The Alliance, Empire and Federation will all contribute, but we know that the process can be accelerated with the direct support of the galactic community."

"Therefore, we have an open order for shipments of advanced catalysers, heatsink interlinks and palladium. We also require caustic tissue samples obtained from the caustic generators that can be found inside the Maelstrom clouds. I urge pilots to exercise caution as these are highly dangerous to obtain, but crucial to the modules' manufacturing process."

To protect traders carrying these resources through the Duamta system, Aegis confirmed that it will pay additional rewards on any bounties handed in at the Orunmilla megaship.

The campaign will run until the 2nd of March 3309. If the final target is met earlier than planned the campaign will end immediately.