It has now been eight months since the first Colonia outpost was established, and since then the colony has gone from strength to strength.

With the Colonia community continuing to expand, the Colonia Co-operative has placed an open order for mined Gallite, Gold and Methanol Monohydrate Crystals for the development of infrastructure throughout Colonia and the surrounding systems.

A spokesperson for the Colonia Co-operative released a statement:

"It would be impossible to overstate how many resources are needed to sustain and grow the Colonia community. Suffice it to say that we are in constant need. Fortunately, thanks to a series of corporate donations, we are in a position to offer generous premiums to pilots who deliver materials to Colonia Dream in the Eol Prou Lw-L C8-76 system."

The campaign begins on the 13th of April 3303 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

After a period of intense conflict, the Gandii Justice Party has defeated the forces of the Hand Gang of Gandii in the Gandii system.

Both organisations called in support from independent combat pilots, but ultimately it was the Gandii Justice Party that emerged victorious.

Pilots who participated in the conflict are now free to collect their rewards from Lu Hub in the Gandii system.

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

Here are the latest factions to hold elections:

LHS 3479 Interstellar

Groombridge 1618 Inc

Sol Workers' Party

Liberals of Delta Pavonis

Revolutionary Heheng Future

Aymifa Resistance

Green Party of Dulos

CD-37 641 Empire Pact

Fawaol Patrons of Law

Independent NLTT 49528 Left Party

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

The Utopia Commune has issued a request for various commodities to be used in a forthcoming research and development programme.

The enclave has placed an open order for zirconium, conductive ceramics and strange wake solutions, and has promised to reward pilots who deliver these commodities to Cenker City in the Gucumadhyas system.

Simguru Pranav Antal, leader of the Utopian movement, released a statement outlining the nature of the initiative.

"We are well aware that independent pilots accumulate large quantities of material over the course of their travels. Fortunately, Utopia is willing to pay above-market prices for these materials, which will play a central role in our forthcoming programme."

The campaign begins on the 13th of April 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 the security status of the galaxy's minor factions.

Here are the latest factions to experience a lockdown:

Coalition of Ngaliba

Quator Ring

Bodb Den Advanced Network

Kappa Fornacis Industry

Zeta Aquilae Free

Social LHS 449 Partnership

Leaders of LFT 1404

Nang Ta-khian Public Co

Anali Ltd

Begovans Industry

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:

Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities

Kokary Holdings

Quator Ring

Alpha Centauri Gold Brotherhood

LHS 3505 Crimson Mafia

Oho Bajo Public Holdings

Revolutionary Kappa Fornacis for Equality

Aulin Focus

Ovid Defence Force

Akbakshu United

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 security status of the galaxy's minor factions.

Here are the latest factions to experience a lockdown:

Coalition of Ngaliba

Quator Ring

Bodb Den Advanced Network

Kappa Fornacis Industry

Zeta Aquilae Free

Social LHS 449 Partnership

Leaders of LFT 1404

Nang Ta-khian Public Co

Anali Ltd

Begovans Industry

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:

Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities

Kokary Holdings

Quator Ring

Alpha Centauri Gold Brotherhood

LHS 3505 Crimson Mafia

Oho Bajo Public Holdings

Revolutionary Kappa Fornacis for Equality

Aulin Focus

Ovid Defence Force

Akbakshu United

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:

Colanja Gold Power Services

Limapa Blue State Commodities

Uru Federal Interstellar

Union of Wolf 359 Labour

Cemiess Commodities

Coquim Industry

Eravate Network

G 41-14 Purple Travel Solutions

AG+21 1754 Citizen Party

HIP 8593 Empire League

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:

Brotherhood of LP 98-132

Ngaliba Blue Camorra

Lords of Ngaliba

Potriti Gold Mafia

Morgor Crimson Pirates

Keries Camorra

Aleutes Bureau

League of 36 Ursae Majoris

Mehnemine Free

Jodrell Creative Exchange

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:

Parhul Silver Electronics Hldgs

Allied Kui Xenab Regulatory State

Betel Free

League of Ross 1015

Defence Force of LHS 1122

Gliese 9106 Partners

Zhu Vedani Blue Transport Dev

New Rutujil People's Party

Haeduwong Systems

NLTT 8084 Natural Services

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:

Eranin Peoples Party

Zugen Incorporated

Bodb Dearg Order

Confederation of Dahan

Peng Dung Jet Creative Network

Cegreeth Citizens' Forum

Bureau of Tetrian Liberty Party

Jaques

Eta Horologii Gold Vision PLC

HIP 117865 Empire Pact

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.

It has now been several months since the galaxy's superpowers commented on the mysterious spacecraft seen throughout human-inhabited space.

Some members of the galactic community have publicly wondered why the galaxy's political leaders are keeping silent, but political commentators have been quick to point out that in the absence of concrete information, it is perhaps prudent of the galaxy's leaders to refrain from commentary.

But it seems that, behind closed doors, the superpowers are taking the issue very seriously.

A spokesperson for the Federal Navy has announced that Admiral Aden Tanner, a seasoned military leader with over four decades of experience, has been appointed to the newly created role of Chief of Federal Security. Although the Federation has not elaborated on Admiral Tanner's precise remit, an inaugural statement from the admiral suggests he has been ordered to investigate the mysterious ships, prompting media outlets to nickname him 'the alien tsar'.

In his statement, Admiral Tanner said:

"Having reviewed all available information, we can confirm these craft are active primarily within the Pleiades Nebula and the space in and around the Maia and Merope systems. The significance of these locations – if any – has not yet been determined. We can also confirm, despite rumours to the contrary, that carrying an Unknown Artefact does not attract the attention of these vessels."

"A number of independent pilots claim to have seen evidence that the mysterious ships have attacked human vessels, but no empirical verification has been recovered. Nevertheless, I would urge the galactic community to treat these strange ships with extreme caution."

Admiral Tanner declined to answer questions from media representatives, saying only, "When we know more, you'll know more".

This report presents the latest data on democratic activity among the galaxy's minor factions.

Here are the latest factions to hold elections:

Delphin Blue Federal PLC

Junga Interstellar

The Pilots Federation

Independents of Mildeptu

V886 Centauri Future

HIP 107397 Focus

Delta Phoenicis Limited

LP 811-17 Gold Energy Partners

Barnard's Star Alliance

HIP 296 Guardians of Tradition

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

The Colonia Council has launched its fifth migration appeal, giving the galaxy's minor factions an opportunity to establish a permanent presence in the Colonia Nebula.

A spokesperson for the council explained the nature of the initiative:

"Once again we are asking pilots to deliver a specific commodity to Jaques Station on behalf of their chosen organisation, in order to earn a migration visa."

"At the end of the campaign, the ten factions that have made the largest contribution will earn the right to settle in one of the systems we have targeted for colonisation. A new planetary outpost will be constructed in the system for each organisation's sole use."

The campaign begins on the 6th of April 3303 and will run for four weeks. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.