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:

• Revolutionary Wolf 865 Revolutionary Party

• Tamba League

• Ross 318 Energy Co

• Purple Vision Services

• Volungu Public Company

• Onyayp Collective

• Social Lalande 2682 Alliance

• Ross 41 Confederacy

• Lalande 28607 Syndicate

• Neritus Law Party

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:

• Avalon Organisation

• Pomeche Electronics Corporation

• Alliance of BD+47 2112

• Ekuru Silver Allied Industry

• Amphisatsu Creative Commodities

• Eotienses Silver Universal PLC

• Wogama Dynamic Co

• Allied T'u Tu Focus

• Movement for Uzumeru Partnership

• Yawa Commodities

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.

Jaques Station hit the headlines two weeks ago when it was reported that the galaxy's most famous travelling starport had disappeared. Jaques, the starport's owner and operator, had announced plans to jump from Gliese 1269 to Beagle Point. But when contact with the starport was lost, many feared the ambitious enterprise had resulted in disaster.

Fortunately it seems the starport is still intact, even if its whereabouts remain unknown. Several outposts throughout inhabited space have reported receiving messages over the past 24 hours, suggesting that the cyborg and his travelling starport survived the attempted journey to Beagle Point.

Unfortunately, however, the messages are extremely fragmentary, giving no clear indication of where the starport might be. One of the more complete messages reads as follows:

"...witch-space...drive engines...station infrastructure intact but...we are..."

We will continue to bring you up-to-the-minute reports on this issue.

Last week saw the start of a three-week campaign to determine which of the galaxy's minor factions would earn a place in the forthcoming Dangerous Games. The victor of the so-called 'Wildcard' competition will go on to vie for the right to be recognised as an official power.

The first Wildcard event required pilots to fire up their mining lasers and gather gold for their chosen faction. Predictably, the week-long event saw no small measure of conflict, with pilots doing everything they could to disrupt their rivals' operations.

The final tally indicates that the EG Pilots received the largest quantity of gold. But whether or not this will result in ultimate victory remains to be seen, as it will not be clear which faction has received the most support until the end of the three-week campaign.

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:

• HR 5082 League

• Opala Power Commodities

• Latji Coalition

• NLTT 2969 Labour

• Wyrd Jet Power Industries

• Union of V740 Cassiopeiae Future

• Purple Energy Co

• LP 355-51 Dynasty

• Zhang Fei and Co

• HIP 1187 Public Corp.

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:

• Aymifa PLC

• Movement for Kaukamine Labour

• Imenhit Jet Organisation

• LFT 37 Purple Comms Corp.

• Natural Indaol Dominion

• Oho Bajo Co

• Aulin Silver United Company

• Official Khaman Defence Party

• Wyrd Raiders

• LP 726-6 Commodities

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:

• Warnates Free

• Deep Space Clan

• Peregrina aristocrats

• Jangore Power Systems

• FF Andromedae Jet Comms Holdings

• LHS 1004 Nobles

• Daruwutja for Equality

• Unktock Free

• Wolf 54 Legal and Co

• Bacon Cats Arbitration and Transport Services

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:

• Liaedin Patron's Principles

• Pangluya Vision Group

• Orishpucho Crimson Legal Int

• Kudiyu Solutions

• Wen Chang Guardians of Tradition

• Freedom Party of EGM 823

• Doris Vision Systems

• Noblemen of Coras

• Summerland Patron's Party

• LHS 3836 Commodities

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.

After a week of intense conflict, Neits Jet Life Ltd confirmed that its forces have successfully neutralised the GR 316 Silver Universal Group in the Neits system.

The fighting began when ships belonging to the Federation-aligned Neits Jet Life Ltd came under fire from the GR 316 Silver Universal Group, an Imperial organisation. As the conflict escalated, both sides called in support from independent combat pilots, but ultimately it was Neits Jet Life Ltd who emerged victorious.

With the system now under official Federal control, Admiral Yorke of the Federal Navy released the following statement:

"The remaining GR 316 Silver Universal Group forces have retreated from Neits, allowing Neits Jet Life Ltd to assume control of the system. Neits will now enjoy all the benefits of being an official Federal enclave, including the protection of the Federal Navy."

Two weeks ago it was announced that Jaques Station, the galaxy's most famous travelling starport, would make an incredible long-distance jump from Gliese 1269 to Beagle Point. The proposed expedition received enthusiastic support from the galactic community, which contributed thousands of tonnes of fuel to the ambitious campaign.

But despite setting off almost a week ago, no communications have been received from Jaques Station since it departed, and explorers at Beagle Point have reported no sign of the outpost. Dr Kaii, one of the leaders of the Distant Worlds Expedition, released the following statement:

"I have received numerous updates from pilots in the vicinity of Beagle Point reporting 'no joy' on the Jacques jump. Members of the fleet have searched nearby systems, but there is no sign of the station. A full investigation should be launched as soon as possible."

Kinsley Larson, an engineering specialist, offered this assessment to the Federal Times:

"I can't say I'm surprised. A leap like that would be a remarkable feat for a starship, never mind a starport. Even if Jaques Station survived the jump, there are countless things that could have gone wrong and caused it to veer off course. It could be almost anywhere in the galaxy. Assuming it's still in one piece, that is."

A number of Unknown Artefacts had recently been sold at Jaques Station, and the starport was experiencing technical issues at the time it departed for Beagle Point.

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:

• Myrbat Partnership

• Anali Ltd

• BD+32 4747 Solutions

• V1703 Aquilae Natural Limited

• Yen Ti Liberals

• LHS 1483 Advanced and Co

• Fomovithi Corp.

• Dall Universal Inc

• Ixilalonta Galactic Commodities

• 51 Arietis Allied and Co

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:

• Noblemen of Samebito

• Synteini Industries

• Segoveduwa Blue Electronics

• Ross 788 Crimson Energy Comms

• Coalition of Bembarriosk

• Gang of Aphra

• Percunceni Dynasty

• Liberty Party of Tz'utuls

• AG+21 1754 Inc

• Wi Democrats

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 among the galaxy's minor factions.

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

• Future of Misisture

• GD 69 League

• Comecab Interstellar

• United German Commanders

• Doolona Empire League

• HIP 47110 Focus

• Coalition of Narverdulli

• Crimson Major Organisationl

• Heget Gold Travel Inc

• Democrats of Djendelis

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.

Recent reports indicate that a number of starports forced to suspend services due to Unknown-Artefact related interference have been restored to normality through the application of meta-alloys. Ackerman Market in Eravate, Gabriel Enterprise in Harma, Weyn Dock in 64 Arietis and Onnes Gateway in LFT 37 are all now reported to be fully operational.

This development – a testament to the hard work of the pilots who have delivered meta-alloys to the affected stations – will no doubt bring hope to those still affected by the technological plague.

The starports currently closed as a result of Unknown-Artefact related interference are:

• Lave Station, Lave

• Ising Dock, 109 Piscium

• Fozard Dock, HIP 19934

• Irens Dock, Manite

• von Bellingshausen Port, Almar

• Haack Gateway, Halbangaay

• Gurragchaa Gateway, Warkushanui

• Korolyov Hub, Arawere

• Lobachevsky Outpost, Pic Tok

• Carter Port, Rhea

Meanwhile, the following starports continue to experience technical issues:

• Alexander Freeport, HIP 18843

• Bloch Vision, Loperada

• Love Ring, Evejitaka

• Robigo Mines, Robigo

• Saunders's Dive, Wolf 1301

• Skvortsov Orbital, 63 G. Capricorni

• Kooi Gateway, HIP 93377

• Jaques Station, Gliese 1269

The Diamond Frogs have announced that their campaign to bring party supplies to Skvortsov Orbital in the 63 G. Capricorni system has been enthusiastically received by the galactic community. A huge number of deliveries were made for the explorers' gala, which will celebrate the achievements of the Distant Worlds explorers.

A spokesperson for the Diamond Frogs released a brief statement:

"We knew O'Malligan's would throw a fine party, but we're delighted to have received the support we needed to become the galaxy's number one party spot. Explorers will now spread word of this party to the galactic rim. We couldn't be happier."

Pilots who contributed to the initiative are now free to collect their rewards from Skvortsov Orbital.

A spokesperson for the Wyrd Raiders has announced that its campaign for tantalum has been warmly received by the galactic community, resulting in a massive influx of deliveries to Gareth Edwards Park, the organisation's base of operations. In a succinct statement, the spokesperson thanked those who supported the campaign.

"We are very grateful to the many independent pilots who helped us fulfil our commercial obligations. The tantalum will now be delivered to our various partners."

Since the campaign began, rumours have persisted that the tantalum was destined for a group of independent engineers. The Wyrd Raiders declined to comment on the matter, citing a need to maintain their partners' privacy.

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:

• Justice Party of Ejaghaikul

• LP 193-564 Major Solutions

• Alliance of Lepontine

• LHS 3598 Transport Group

• HIP 5623 Empire Group

• Kunahpu Organisation

• Liberals of Jurua

• NLTT 6667 Union

• United Qama Democrats

• United Wolfberg Union Party

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:

• Tir Na Nog Dominion

• United CD-58 538 Resistance

• Wunab Life Co

• LFT 214 Domain

• Tun Dynamic Corp.

• San Davokje Transport Company

• Morrina United Solutions

• Independent Arinack Free

• Orisala Co-operative

• AG+21 1754 Inc

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.

At a recent event at the Mars Business Society, Federal Shadow President Felicia Winters responded to a question concerning the hospitalisation of former Federal president Jasmina Halsey:

"It was clear from the outset that she'd experienced a traumatic event, and that it impacted her psychologically as well as physically. I hope she receives the treatment she needs."

When asked about Halsey's alleged mystical experiences, Winters replied:

"Frankly, I find the question distasteful. She has undergone a harrowing experience – an experience that would have affected even the strongest of us – and drawing attention to her so-called 'visions' is counterproductive to restoring her mental health."

Arlo Cortez, a member of Jasmina Halsey's personal staff, has responded to a recent statement from Ricardo Bentonio, the notorious conspiracy theorist. In an official press release, Cortez said:

"The suggestion that Jasmina has been somehow 'silenced' by oppressive governmental powers is patently ridiculous. The decision to admit Jasmina to the Clearwater Clinic was made by her friends and family. No one else was involved."

Cortez also said that Bentonio's request to meet with Halsey would not be granted:

"Our paramount concern is that Jasmina receive the care and attention she needs. She will not be meeting with members of the press, representatives of the Federation, or crackpot conspiracy theorists."

A spokesperson for The Fuel Rats named Mischief has announced that Jaques Station has received sufficient quantities of fuel to complete the proposed jump to Beagle Point.

Jaques, the starport's owner and operator, confirmed that the station received hundreds of thousands of tonnes of fuel over the course of the week-long campaign. In a statement, the cyborg expressed his pleasure at the initiative's success.

"It's a terrific response, it really is. We haven't even set off yet and already I'm excited! Obviously there's lots of prep to be done – we can't just go leaping into the black – but we should be ready pretty soon."

Jaques Station is expected to depart for Beagle Point in the next few days.