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12 січня 3303 р.
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Galactic News: Weekly Democracy Report
This report presents the latest data on democratic activity among the galaxy's minor factions.
Here are the latest factions to hold elections:
Coquim Industry
Green Party of HIP 103138
GCRV 4654 State Interstellar
Crimson State Group
Apoyota Domain
Modgud Commodities
Blue Dynamic Group
Gitxsan Limited
Autocracy of Phi Gruis
Social Bakaduninka Future
Elections occur when two minor factions with a similar political structure resolve a conflict over ownership and influence within a system.
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Freelance Report: Fuel Rats Complete 20,000th Rescue
On the 7th of January 3303, the Fuel Rats successfully completed their 20,000th rescue since their foundation in June 3301. The milestone was reached during a busy weekend that saw the group complete a total of 230 rescues. Sources at Fuel Rats headquarters in the Fuelum system linked the spike in cases to curiosity surrounding reported sightings of non-human spacecraft.
The Fuel Rats Mischief, an auxiliary wing of the Fuel Rats, revealed that the 20,000th rescue took place in the Alrai Sector, with Commanders Esxste, FightingCookie and Hillbillypolenta flying out to rescue the stranded pilot. The group also paid tribute to Commander Termite Altair, who has completed an unprecedented 750 successful rescues.
When asked about reports of alien ships, a Fuel Rats spokesperson said the group would remain true to its policy of neutrality and give fuel to non-human vessels if requested.
Tivec
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Galactic News: Appeal for Materials Concludes
A spokesperson for Balones Gold Touch Systems has announced that its appeal for materials has been enthusiastically received by the galactic community, resulting in a massive influx of deliveries to Tiedemann Dock, the organisation's base of operations.
A spokesperson for the organisation released the following statement:
"Balones Gold Touch Systems extends its deepest gratitude to the galactic community for its support."
"We know you have questions, but we make you no promises. It will take time to develop these devices. And even when the probes are despatched, we may find nothing. But anything we do discover, we will readily share with the galactic community."
Pilots who contributed to the initiative are now free to collect their rewards from Tiedemann Dock in the Balones system.
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Community Goal: Conflict in Parun
It has been several weeks since conflict was reported between the Empire and the Federation, following months of hostility between the two superpowers. The last incident connected to the Empire-Federation rift was a clash between the Pleiades Resource Enterprise and the Ant Hill Mob in November. Since then, there have been no reports of conflict.
But intelligence recovered from the Parun system indicates that Laksmii Jet Power Industries, an Empire-aligned organisation, has devised a plot to smuggle quantities of personal weapons, explosives and reactive armour into Underwood Port. It is understood that Imperial agents based in the system will use these items to conduct guerrilla attacks against the Independents of Parun, the system's controlling faction.
Having received word of this plot, the Independents of Parun has placed bounties on all Laksmii Jet Power Industries ships operating in Parun in the hope of thwarting the operation. Both factions have appealed to the galactic community for support, promising to reward pilots who support their campaigns.
The rival operations begin on the 12th of January 3303 and will run for one week. If either organisation achieves its aims earlier than planned, the operations will end immediately.
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11 січня 3303 р.
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Galactic News: Weekly Health Report
This report presents the latest data on health issues among the galaxy's minor factions.
Here are the latest factions to experience famine:
HIP 10570 Constitution Party
Delphin Blue Federal PLC
HIP 105577 Boys
HIP 73428 Exchange
Kvenland Services
Junga Patron's Principles
Bureau of HIP 1914 Focus
United Hatmehit Revolutionary Party
Gliese 868 Services
Hand Gang of Taunitoq
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:
HIP 105577 One
League of Villae
Kvenland Services
GCRV 4654 State Interstellar
Junga Interstellar
HIP 32350 Industries
Hatmehit Purple Crew
Leesti Alliance Union
HIP 9610 Jet Legal Systems
Conservatives of HIP 41984
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.
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Powerplay: Incoming Update
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.
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Galactic News: Engineers Reduce Requirements
The galaxy's independent engineers have announced a joint accord designed to make enhancements for civilian spacecraft more affordable. A spokesperson confirmed the accord was intended to ensure the safety of independent pilots traversing the space lanes.
As a consequence, independent engineers will no longer require commodities in order to upgrade modules and weapons – only materials will be needed.
Meanwhile, in a fortunate turn of events, analysts have reported that the market value of a number of commodities has risen. Consequently, pilots seeking to offload commodities can do so profitably.
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10 січня 3303 р.
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Galactic News: Weekly Security Report
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:
Morgor Crimson Pirates
Amahu Labour
Lokitaka Mu Silver Universal Net
LHS 535 Silver United Ltd
Blue Major Exchange
G 180-18 Jet Society
United CD-61 6801 Democrats
Official CD-61 6801 Flag
People's Bactondinks Future
Velnians Gold Transport Holdings
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:
Fusang Fortune Commodities
Vanayequi Independents
Uszaa Society
Quator Ring
Democrats of BD-02 4304
Bhotho Rats
Segoveduwa Empire Party
Nationalists of Aulin
Aulin Focus
Xuanduna Silver Allied PLC
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.
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Freelance Report: Imperial Factions React to Discovery
In recent days, a number of pilots have reported being pulled from hyperspace by alien-looking ships. Reactions have ranged from shock and fear to curiosity and excitement.
Influential Imperial groups the Chapterhouse of Inquisition, Lavigny's Legion and the 9th Legion have issued strict no-fire orders to their pilots in the event that they are confronted by these mysterious vessels. The orders follow reports that the ships are not acting aggressively and are simply scanning ships they encounter.
"Under no circumstances should any of our pilots engage these vessels," said Governor Shelby Ortega, speaking from Chapterhouse of Inquisition headquarters in Kamadhenu.
"We do not know their motivations, so to act rashly could have dire consequences. Be mindful that these vessels can seemingly disable ship systems on a whim. We should avoid making enemies of beings we know nothing about."
Commander Jubei Himura
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Galactic News: Starport Status Update
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:
Baudin Landing, Lyncis Sector MC-V b2-1
Descartes Station, Neche
Dogmaa, Wolfberg
Frick Base, Naurung
Frobisher Terminal, Yimakuapa
Maia Point, Maia
Obsidian Orbital, Maia
Onnes Gateway, LFT 37
Roentgen Hub, LFT 37
Rutan Terminal, Scirtoq
Solovyev Port, HIP 8865
Tall Enterprise, Ngalia
Tarelkin Dock, LP 462-19
Vela Port, Amarak
Wright City, Elli
The following starports continue to experience technical issues:
Amnuel Dock, Kwiamoni
Hinz Hub, Ngobe
Spring Gateway, LHS 215
Weyn Dock, 64 Arietis
Alexander Freeport, HIP 18843
Bloch Vision, Loperada
Bondarek Orbital, Munfayl
Carter Port, Rhea
Cayley Landing, Atroan
Donaldson Retreat, Rajuar
Finney Dock, Eleu
Gilmour Orbiter, Tau Ceti
Gurragchaa Gateway, Warkushanui
Haack Gateway, Halbangaay
Irens Dock, Manite
Kooi Gateway, G 190-28
Korolyov Hub, Arawere
Li Qing Jao, Sol
Liwei Gateway, 63 G. Capricorni
Manakov Survey, Aeduci
Melvin Hub, GD 1192
Noctrach-Ihazevich Research Facility, Pleiades Sector AB-W b2-4
Panshin Port, Heikegani
Roberts Port, CD-52 9732
von Bellingshausen Port, Almar
Meanwhile, the following starports are on the brink of closure:
Birkhoff Station, Chnemine
Bohr Prospect, Kisatsya
Gaiman Dock, 49 Arietis
Hahn Gateway, Nanomam
Haisheng Orbital, HR 8474
Phillips Terminal, CD-72 190
Williamson Hub, Kogich
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9 січня 3303 р.
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Galactic News: Weekly Economic Report
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:
Social Zaragas Independents
New 31 Aquilae Green Party
Ngaliba Blue Camorra
Order of Ethgreze
G 41-14 Purple Travel Solutions
Kokary Holdings
Ruchbah Industry
Zeessze Clan
Eravate Network
Brotherhood of LP 98-132
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:
Zugen Incorporated
i Bootis Central Limited
HIP 111755 Gold Cartel
Flesk Transport Organisation
League of Ross 1015
Purple Central and Co
Green Party of CD-54 4840
Comanga Crimson Crew
Movement for Anu Free
Bento Labour
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.
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7 січня 3303 р.
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Galactic News: Weekly Expansion Report
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:
Fawaol Patrons of Law
Durius Dominion
Allied Herthans Front
Betel Free
Lao Gobe Coalition
Sui Xenates Indie Union
Jaques
Labour of Kalads
Revolutionary Abazates Democrats
Styra Empire League
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:
Ross 754 Labour
Labour of Ethgreze
Revolutionary Heheng Future
Labour of Geras
Ross 210 Pro-Alliance Party
Ciguru Republic Party
LHS 3384 Progressive Party
Emperor's Will
Codorain Network
Nahuatl Guardians of Tradition
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.
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Galactic News: Hyperspace
Continuing our popular series on significant episodes from human history, noted historian Sima Kalhana discusses the development of the hyperdrive.
"Hyperspace technology originated in the early 22nd Century, but it wasn't until the 2800s that consumer ships began to take advantage of it."
"The first commercially available hyperspace system was known as the 'Faraway Jump'. The Faraway system was far from perfect, however, depending on a complex network of monitoring satellites, branch lines, stop points and rescue stations – which took hundreds of years to establish – to operate smoothly."
"It was around this time the phrase 'witch-space' first appeared, reflecting the inherent dangers of early hyperspace technology and the strange 'corridor' a ship travelled through during a hyperspace jump. Some even believed witch-space was haunted by 'ghosts of ships that went into Faraway and didn't come out again'. It is certainly true that a number of ships never reached their destinations."
"The original hyperdrives were powered by a fuel known as quirium, the formula for which was a closely guarded secret. When this formula was lost, the hyperspace industry suffered a major setback. A number of different drives strove to fill the void left by the quirium drives, but it was the Type 2b that proved most popular. Unfortunately, ships equipped with a 2b left behind a hyperspace 'cloud' at their entry and exit points, making it all too easy for malcontents to track and ambush these vessels."
"In the late 3290s, a new hyperspace system emerged that immediately rendered the Type 2b obsolete. Jump times were reduced to mere seconds, as they had been with quirium drives, without any loss in jump range. Journeys that had hitherto been considered unfeasible were now within the realms of possibility."
"Even today, hyperspace remains poorly understood. Many pilots have reported glimpsing inexplicable lights, and even structures, within the witch-space tunnels. It may be centuries before all of its mysteries are unravelled."
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6 січня 3303 р.
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Galactic News: Weekly Conflict Report
This report presents the latest data on conflict among the galaxy's minor factions.
Here are the latest factions to experience a civil war:
Lords of Ngaliba
Avan Labour Union
Coalition of Ngaliba
LTT 377 Purple General Corp.
V886 Centauri Corporation
HIP 32350 Industries
Independents of Duamta
Mooramoora Union Party
Allied Ualapalor League
New Zeta Tucanae Free
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:
Colanja Gold Power Services
Cemiess Commodities
Ross 754 Universal and Co
Kokary Liberals
Chamunda Crimson Gang
Crimson State Group
HIP 19773 Shared
Liberty Party of LP 751-1
39 Tauri Interstellar
Alioth Pro-Alliance Group
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.
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Galactic News: Thargoids Sighted?
Media outlets throughout the galaxy are abuzz with news of an event that many are interpreting as an encounter with non-human life.
According to reports, an independent pilot by the name of Commander DP Sayre was interdicted en route to the Aries Dark Region XU-O b6-3 by a highly unusual ship bearing no resemblance to any known human craft.
As the Commander's ship was plucked from hyperspace, all their systems were completely disabled. The mysterious craft subjected the pilot's vessel to some kind of scan before departing, at which point the hapless Commander's ship returned to life.
Commentators reviewing the pilot's recording of the event have noted strong similarities between the mysterious craft and the shipwrecks found in the Pleiades Sector AB-W B2-4 and the HIP 17862 system.
Is the ship a Thargoid vessel? This is the question many are asking.
We will continue to bring you up-to-the-minute updates on this story.
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5 січня 3303 р.
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Galactic News: Weekly Democracy Report
This report presents the latest data on democratic activity among the galaxy's minor factions.
Here are the latest factions to hold elections:
Order of Ethgreze
HIP 8593 Empire League
Vanayequi Independents
Coquim Industry
GCRV 4654 State Interstellar
Junga Interstellar
The Pilots Federation
Sol Workers' Party
Independents of Mildeptu
Modgud Commodities
Elections occur when two minor factions with a similar political structure resolve a conflict over ownership and influence within a system.
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Galactic News: Festive Appeal Concludes
Clauss Incorporated has announced that its festive appeal received the enthusiastic support of the galactic community, with hundreds of pilots taking to their ships to transport personal gifts from Frost Dock in the Njambalba system to Clauss Port in the Santa Muerte system. Nicolas St Clauss, CEO of Clauss Incorporated, released a brief statement:
"We're delighted with the response. We'd like to thank the galactic community for helping us spread joy through the galaxy."
In addition to offering generous remuneration, Clauss Incorporated has promised to reward those who made the largest contributions with special festive prizes.
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Galactic News: Alliance Campaign Concludes
The Alliance has announced that its campaign to build a planetary outpost in the California Nebula has received the enthusiastic support of the galactic community. Hundreds of pilots responded to the appeal for construction materials by delivering geological equipment, hazardous environment suits and surface stabilisers to Tshang City in the Furuhjelm III-674 system.
The campaign also received the support of hundreds of combat pilots, who protected those delivering commodities by neutralising agitators in Furuhjelm III-674.
Alliance Prime Minister Edmund Mahon released a brief statement:
"I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to those who supported this campaign. Remember – the Alliance means freedom."
Pilots who contributed to the initiative are now free to collect their rewards from Tshang City in the Furuhjelm III-674 system.
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Community Goal: Balones Gold Touch Systems Appeals for Materials
Balones Gold Touch Systems has placed an open order for materials for use in a forthcoming project. A bulletin from the organisation confirms that pilots who deliver mined osmium, praseodymium and methanol monohydrate crystals to Tiedemann Dock in the Balones system will be generously rewarded.
A spokesperson for the organisation elaborated on the nature of the project:
"The purpose of this programme is to develop a number of advanced deep-space probes – ones that will reveal more about what lies beyond the borders of our galaxy."
"We at Balones Gold Touch Systems believe galactic civilisation is on the cusp of a paradigm shift. The alien shipwrecks and the Synuefe ruins leave no room for doubt: we are not alone in the universe."
"Knowledge is the currency of the future. Not money. Not weapons. Knowledge. And how best to acquire this knowledge? With the instruments that Balones Gold Touch Systems is developing."
The campaign begins on the 5th of January 3303 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.
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Community Goal: The Colonia Expansion
Last month, the Colonia Council launched the first in a series of initiatives to determine which organisations would join the rapidly expanding Colonia community. The Council has now launched a second initiative, once again giving the galaxy's minor factions an opportunity to establish a permanent presence in the Colonia Nebula.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the organisation said:
"We were delighted with the response to the first initiative, which demonstrated a clear commitment to the Colonia community."
"For this appeal, we are once again 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 the organisation's sole use."
The campaign begins on the 5th of January 3303 and will run for four weeks. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.
