The Military Militia, an independent organisation based in the XI-2 Lupi system, has announced plans to establish an installation in its home system, and has issued an appeal for various commodities for use in the construction. Commander MiL1TiA SiX, the group's wing commander, elaborated on the nature of the appeal:

"We need two resources to start construction – military grade fabrics and platinum – and we encourage all able and willing Commanders to assist us."

"Resistance is expected, but the Military Militia and its allies stand at the ready. We will be patrolling the shipping lanes in order to keep criminals at bay and ensure no crime goes unpunished."

The proposed installation, which will be known as Soldiers' Respite, will boast state-of-the-art communication relays, high-tech weapon systems and a combat training facility.

The organisation has promised to reward pilots who deliver the requested commodities to Pellegrino Hub in the XI-2 Lupi system. The campaign begins on the 9th March 3303 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

At 7.00 am tomorrow morning (GMT), the monitoring of powers' activities will go offline for a short period while the latest data is assembled. Pilots who operate for one of the powers should deliver any cargo or vouchers before this time to ensure their activities are registered.

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:

Bowell Port, Itzamnets

Frick Base, Naurung

Gaffney Dock, HIP 16538

Grego Reach, Pentin

White Orbital, Aiabiko

Yeliseyev Beacon, Nican

The following starports continue to experience technical issues:

Alexander Freeport, HIP 18843

Amnuel Dock, Kwiamoni

Bondarek Orbital, Munfayl

Cayley Landing, Atroan

Hillary Silo, HR 8474

Kooi Gateway, G 190-28

Melvin Hub, GD 1192

Priest Survey, HIP 19147

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

Bethe Station, Muracing

Eckford Prospect, Naitis

Finney Ring, Jitabos

Ford Dock, Naitis

Pellegrino Hub, Xi-2 Lupi

Schwann Hub, Wikanawal

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:

Brotherhood of LP 98-132

Chamunda Crimson Gang

Apoyota Domain

Quator Ring

Bhotho Rats

Union of Sowiio Green Party

Anali Ltd

Ither Purple Brotherhood

People's Bactondinks Future

Argeno Transport Solutions

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

Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities

Ngaliba Blue Camorra

Uszaa Society

i Bootis Democrats

Revolutionary Kappa Fornacis for Equality

Codorain Network

Nantariates State Holdings

HIP 117399 Confederacy

Partnership of Stopover

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

Brani Federal Holdings

Ross 754 Labour

Yakabugai Exchange

Ruchbah Industry

Cemiess Commodities

Kokary Holdings

Eravate Network

Zeessze Clan

Delphin Blue Federal PLC

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:

Potriti Gold Mafia

Ngaliba Blue Camorra

LHS 535 Silver United Ltd

Orishpucho Jet Hand Gang

Chau Yu Gold Clan

BD-13 2439 Comms Systems

League of 36 Ursae Majoris

Independent Sopdu Labour

Taliesin Crimson Fortune Systems

Democrats of Masans

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:

G 41-14 Purple Travel Solutions

HIP 73428 Exchange

HIP 8593 Empire League

Ross 754 Labour

Nahua Citizens' Forum

G 99-49 Life Industry

Sui Xenates Indie Union

HIP 115314 Jet Crew

HIP 113454 Crew

HIP 65921 Silver Bridge Systems

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

Independents of Mildeptu

39 Tauri Interstellar

Labour of Geras

Zugen Incorporated

Durius Dominion

Inupiates Patrons of Law

Zeus Bureau

HR 8170 Brotherhood

Xuanduna Imperial Society

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:

Vanayequi Independents

New 31 Aquilae Green Party

Kini Drug Empire

Fusang Fortune Commodities

Luyten 674-15 Industries

Leesti Alliance Union

Alpha Centauri Gold Brotherhood

Aymifa Resistance

Bodb Den Advanced Network

Liaedin Electronics PLC

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:

Limapa Blue State Commodities

Lords of Ngaliba

Labour of Ethgreze

Order of Ethgreze

Crimson State Group

Liberty Party of LP 751-1

Alioth Pro-Alliance Group

Gandui Empire Group

Zugen Incorporated

Nuenets Corp.

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 democratic activity among the galaxy's minor factions.

Here are the latest factions to hold elections:

Laedla and Co

The Pilots Federation

Marquis du HIP 110867

Green Party of LFT 926

Modgud Commodities

CD-37 641 Empire Pact

Delta Pavonis Vision Services

New BD+23 3151 Revolutionary Party

Workers of TZ Arietis Democrats

HIP 114530 Guardians

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

Loren's Legion, an Imperial organisation based in the Prism system, has placed an open order for tantalum.

The organisation has a wide range of business interests, and regularly supplies commercial entities with raw materials and other commodities. On this occasion it has turned to the galactic community for help fulfilling its commitments.

A spokesperson for the organisation released a statement to the media.

"We have experienced a huge spike in demand, and our facility at Hiram's Anchorage is already running at full capacity, so to satisfy our clients we will need the help of the galactic community. Fortunately we are in a position to offer generous premiums to pilots who deliver tantalum to Hiram's Anchorage in the Prism system."

The campaign begins on the 2nd of March 3303 and will run for two weeks. 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:

Avan Labour Union

Green Party of HIP 103138

HIP 105577 One

Kvenland Services

Bubii Rats

Leaders of BD-08 2963

Cuicatec Gold Power Co

HIP 105639 Party

Sokat Values Party

Parhul Silver Electronics Hldgs

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

Sokat Values Party

Labour of Nahuatl

Dilga Purple Mob

Suteruku Gold Clan

Party of Argen

Social Gabiko Liberals

Progressive Party of Djabe

HIP 28987 Empire Pact

Law Party of HIP 27371

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 the security status of the galaxy's minor factions.

Here are the latest factions to experience a lockdown:

Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities

Chamunda Crimson Gang

LHS 1387 Jet Mob

Bhotho Rats

LP 811-17 Gold Energy Partners

i Bootis Democrats

i Bootis Central Limited

Freedom Party of Walka

Codorain Network

Nationalists of Aulin

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:

Uru Federal Interstellar

Zugen Incorporated

Traditional Auste Dominion

WISE 0855-0714 Gold Gang

Oho Bajo Public Holdings

Mob of Nantariates

Aulin Focus

Idomatyritu Universal Company

Potri Gold Federal Industry

HIP 17483 Services

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 expansion and withdrawal among the galaxy's minor factions.

Here are the latest factions to have expanded into new systems:

HIP 8593 Empire League

V886 Centauri Future

Liberals of Delta Pavonis

Zeus Bureau

Kuwemargl Patrons of Law

Labour of Kalads

Ciboney Empire Consulate

Cordenet Group

Defence Force of HR 8793

Yhele Empire Party

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:

Colanja Gold Power Services

Limapa Blue State Commodities

Official Darkates Freedom Party

The Pilots Federation

Iptera Allied Corp.

Natural LP 811-17 Conservatives

Heike Co

Autocracy of Phi Gruis

Partnership of LHS 2819

HIP 13269 Silver Drug Empire

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:

Vanayequi Independents

New 31 Aquilae Green Party

Chamunda Crimson Gang

Fusang Fortune Commodities

LTT 377 Purple General Corp.

Liberty Party of Zeessze

Ross 754 Universal and Co

Luyten's Star Co

Luyten 674-15 Industries

Alpha Centauri Gold Brotherhood

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:

Limapa Blue State Commodities

Coalition of Ngaliba

Lords of Ngaliba

Potriti Gold Mafia

Coquim Industry

Yakabugai Exchange

Laedla and Co

Kokary Liberals

Liberty Party of LP 751-1

Independents of Mildeptu

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.

After a relatively quiet start to the year, the Buckyball Racing Club is back with its first full-length race of 3303: Tunnel Vision.

The race, which is between Leopold Heckmann Ring in the Malaikudi system and Evans Port in Parutis, requires competitors to navigate a series of tunnels at various scientific and military installations en route. Bonuses will be awarded depending on ship size, meaning some very large ships will be squeezed through some very tight spaces.

The Buckyball Racing Club refused to address rumours that the race will use Federal and Imperial capital ship docks as gates.

The event starts on Saturday the 25th of February and will run until Monday the 6th of March.

Alec Turner