Authorities in the 64 Arietis system have confirmed that station services at Weyn Dock have been suspended due to ongoing technical issues at the starport. The announcement came within an hour of a similar statement from 49 Arietis, where it was confirmed that station services had also been suspended at Gaiman Dock. Shipyards at both starports are still understood to be accessible.

Meanwhile, the Arawere system has become the latest to be affected by the mysterious malfunctions, with Korolyov Hub experiencing similar issues to those plaguing starports in Warkushanui, 49 Arietis, 64 Arietis, Varati, Ngobe, Iapodes and Sol.

Technical teams at the affected starports are working around the clock to determine the cause of the malfunctions, and scientists across the galaxy, including those of the Canonn Interstellar Research Group, are desperately trying to find a solution to the problem, but so far no progress has been made.

The Drug Empire of Xelabara has announced that its appeal for onionhead has been successful. According to Rooney 'Rush' Romero, a spokesperson for the Drug Empire of Xelabara, the faction has received significant quantities of the controversial narcotic over the past week:

"This just goes to show that the demand for onionhead is a strong as ever, despite the Federation's attempts to quash it. I want to say a big thank you to all the traders who made the journey to Xelabara, and to all the pilots who helped clear the pirates from our spaceways. You guys rock!"

Romero announced that all those who contributed to the appeal could collect their rewards from Navigator Market in Xelabara.

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 1,685 minor factions in lockdown:

• LTT 6830 Partners

• NLTT 6667 Republic Party

• Partnership of LTT 6710

• Tirfing Natural Organisation

• LHS 3022 Pirates

• Quan Gurus Crimson Public Ltd

• Grovichun Gold Netcoms Inc

• Ross 154 Vision Partners

• Freedom Party of HIP 110205

• Bureau of Zosian Tse

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 1,592 minor factions experiencing civil unrest:

• Citizen Party of LP 542-33

• Order of Juan

• Bureau of Andvaroges Justice Party

• Co-op of Ross 523

• Macalites Democrats

• Aku Gold Family

• Quikindji Independents

• Dakshu Partners

• Mullag Solutions

• Revolutionary Balatu Progressive Party

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 7,692 minor factions currently enjoying an economic boom:

• Dukes of Arikaras

• LP 716-35 Confederacy

• United G 85-12 Labour

• Nandh Purple Allied Interstellar

• Apishna Guardians of Tradition

• Dragons of 32 Mu Serpentis

• Bindi Vision Network

• HIP 32382 Confederation

• Jangore Monarchy

• Annwn Group

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 5,942 minor factions currently expanding into new systems.

• HIP 44387 Free

• Gladutjin for Equality

• No Choen Autocracy

• Chorote Blue Creative PLC

• Crimson Natural Systems

• Workers of Kameni Partnership

• Albangait Creative Network

• Fintan Empire Group

• Louguala Systems

• Alliance of Padhbh

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.

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

Here are 10 of the 12,133 minor factions involved in a civil war:

• Laiawa Law Party

• Laiawa Interstellar

• Caraceni Group

• Mannosuse Jet United Limited

• Mannosuse Crimson Society

• Perun Jet Syndicate

• Perun Industries

• Revolutionary Party of Ngewi'xilak

• Traditional Ngewi'xilak Party

• Aristocrats of Soko Oh

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 4,386 minor factions at war:

• Belalans Patron's Principles

• Blue Universal PLC

• Djapati Alliance

• GR 316 Silver Universal Group

• Waime Empire League

• Union of Tangkan Confederation

• Gold Natural Group

• FN Virginis and Co

• Barons of Oeng Zhaob

• DON 680 Ltd

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 2,304 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.

A faction known as the Drug Empire of Xelabara has issued a request for the controversial narcotic onionhead. The drug was once a significant trade commodity, but it suffered a setback last year when former Federal President Jasmina Halsey declared it illegal in Federal space. Rooney 'Rush' Romero, a spokesperson for the Drug Empire of Xelabara, explained that the appeal is partly intended to revitalise the market:

"The fact is that people want onionhead. The Federation might not like it, but that's their problem – our organisation is well within its rights to establish a trading operation in Xelabara. Trouble is, although we've got the money, we don't have the merchandise. That's why we're offering generous incentives to pilots who deliver onionhead to our base of operations in Xelabara."

The Drug Empire of Xelabara is not believed to be connected to the Farmer's Cooperative of the Kappa Fornacis system, onionhead's main producer. The Federation has not released an official statement concerning the request.

In the early hours of tomorrow morning (7.00am GMT), the GalNet monitoring of powers' activities will go offline for a short period while the latest data is assembled.

Any pilots who operate for one of the powers must deliver any cargo or vouchers before this time to ensure their activities are registered.

Last week, the Sirius Corporation launched an initiative to boost the economy of the HIP 8396 system, which was recently brought under its control. The initiative was underpinned by an open contract for osmium, which contractors were asked to deliver to Stepping Stone Base. The response to the appeal was positive, with hundreds of miners taking to their ships to gather resources for the people of HIP 8396. Li Yong-Rui, the CEO of Sirius Corp., expressed his satisfaction at the response:

"The pilots who contributed to this initiative have performed a great service, and proved that the people of this galaxy are motivated as much by altruism as by the promise of reward. We are all humanitarians at heart."

It is expected that the Sirius Corporation will announce the next initiative in its multi-system revitalisation programme soon.

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.

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 7,434 minor factions currently enjoying an economic boom:

• Nanter Company

• United Ao Progressive Party

• Shokwakw Future

• LP 167-71 PLC

• Wolf 54 Crimson Cartel

• Manianscudo Energy Group

• Social Wolf 333 Liberals

• Blue Transport Exchange

• Partnership of HIP 97567

• Zeaex Flag

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 5,880 minor factions currently expanding into new systems.

• G 139-21 Limited

• Confederation of Madngernobo

• Brib Gold Legal Limited

• Revolutionary Party of Narai

• Kekenks Power Inc

• Urhodiweu Blue Raiders

• Nez Pelliri Gang

• Vard Dynasty

• Enbilulu Creative Limited

• Future of MCC 549

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.