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 1,626 minor factions in lockdown:

• Revolutionary Party of Wichaimi

• Kinne Blue Boys

• LP 417-213 Power Solutions

• Lovedu Blue Major Inc

• HIP 15587 Free

• Niamara Electronics Services

• Kui Hsien General Ltd

• Natural Contien Movement

• Renssen Construction

• Barann Fortune Interstellar

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 1,550 minor factions experiencing civil unrest:

• Yimanbin Nationalists

• KUI 11 Crimson Natural Org

• Friggi Independent Union

• UBV 15076 Jet Bridge Partners

• Barons of Coringha

• Orishanann Crimson Allied Net

• BD+47 2391 Silver Central Org

• Ba Xian Netcoms Co

• No Chique Blue Allied Exchange

• Cemiess Purple Council

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.

Professor Ishmael Palin has requested help in establishing a new research base on Maia b1ba in order to safely study the unknown artefacts. Dr Arcanonn, head of the Canonn Interstellar Research Group, has issued a statement regarding this endeavour:

"I cannot argue with the logic of establishing a research facility out in the Pleiades, next door to Merope, and I urge all Commanders to deliver as many Evacuation Shelters as they can to Nelson Works in Dahan to ensure this facility is completed."

"With the Canonn throwing its resources at this initiative, I will be contacting the professor personally to request laboratory space for my researchers so that we, too, can be involved once the base is established."

"Research into the UAs is not a side project for humanity - it is vital. Make sure you're one of those making a difference."

Commander Lord Zoltan

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 10,971 minor factions currently enjoying an economic boom:

• HIP 16365 Commodities

• LHS 2884 Dominion

• Ingamba Emperor's Grace

• Liberals of G 165-13

• Wolf 225 Federal Industry

• Tapany Netcoms Systems

• League of Itza

• Petra Camorra

• Labour Union of HIP 97950

• Segontiaci Imperial Society

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.

Here are 10 of the 1,420 factions currently experiencing economic bust:

• Korazotz Boys

• United Tellus Order

• Ross 346 Crimson Electronics

• Revolutionary Party of Diaguandri

• Potriti Flag

• TZ Arietis Purple Council

• Narakapani One

• Apurui Citizens' Forum

• HIP 51197 Central Services

• Kruger 60 and Co

The wealth of a system diminishes while in bust and the minor faction's influence is also lessened. The effect of trade contracts and actions do not contribute to boom while a bust is active. A bust generally has to run its course before ending.

Data is correct at time of publishing.

Each week, GalNet presents a list of 10 of the 1,596 minor factions currently expanding into new systems.

• Labour of Seleru Bao

• Borfor Democrats

• Tjalkond Progressive Party

• Integrated Kurutas

• Esuseku Corporation

• Cashikori Citizens' Forum

• HIP 117865 Empire Pact

• Boveltibes Progressive Party

• Order of Ch'i Ling

• Guuguyni Empire Consulate

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 12,026 minor factions involved in a civil war:

• United b Herculis Resistance

• b Herculis Fortune PLC

• Conservatives of Garrinbatz

• Garrinbatz Crimson Camorra

• Ixbalan Network

• Ixbalan Purple Brotherhood

• Autocracy of Chuquiba

• Chuquiba Gold Drug Empire

• HIP 44811 Gold Life Ltd

• Osci Gold Legal Corp

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 5,324 minor factions at war:

• Smethells 173 Empire Party

• Pien Ek Creative Interstellar

• HIP 23027 Jet Ring

• BPM 28514 Collective

• Shenggan Transport Corporation

• Naebin Jet General Company

• Union of Shalatucas Left Party

• Lie Zhonpon Vision Incorporated

• Kapura Mob

• Co-operative of Wikalar

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.

Word has reached this reporter of a massive fraud involving fake precious gems originating from the Prism system region over the past few hours. A security services spokesman admitted that they had been caught unawares of the scale of the problem and that thousands of these fakes had already been sold.

"We will hunt down the perpetrators of these crimes, who have cost the the regional economy millions of credits."

Efforts are now under way to locate the source of these convincing fakes and put an end to their trade. The spokesman promised that those identified as dealing in these items would be punished to the full extent of the law.

This weekly roundup highlights some of the minor factions pursuing the dream of democratic freedom by holding elections.

Here are 10 of the 2,891 minor factions holding elections:

• LHS 6386 Blue Transport Systems

• Rish Blue Travel Company

• Lhou Xuang Prison Colony

• HIP 12605 Empire Party

• Keer Dynamic Company

• Constitution Party of Daii

• Jukuna Crimson United Inc

• Damna Silver Travel Group

• League of BD+28 413 Conservatives

• Allied BD+28 413 Order

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.

When an outpost belonging to the insurgent organisation Emperor's Dawn was discovered in the Federal system of Kausalya two weeks ago, Federal President Zachary Hudson's response was swift and unequivocal. Promising to "mete out such punishment that the very fires of hell will seem but guttering candles in comparison", Hudson promptly despatched a military fleet to Kausalya. Today, Admiral Kirby of the Federal Navy confirmed that the initiative to rout the dissidents had been an unmitigated success:

"They were defiant at first, but the battle started to go our way pretty quickly, and the past week has just been a mopping-up exercise, really. I think the Federal Navy Auxiliary made a big difference – when the insurgents saw how many independent pilots we had on our side, their morale took a big hit."

In a statement, Zachary Hudson exhibited his usual confidence:

"The insurgents' incursion into Kausalya was clearly the last gasp of a dying animal. They stood no chance against our fleet, and their outpost has been utterly destroyed. I predict this is the last we will see of Emperor's Dawn."

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 1,969 minor factions in lockdown:

• Ammatis Values Party

• League of Mannona

• Purple Netcoms Industries

• Matlehi Democrats

• Blue Universal Company

• LTT 10462 Crew

• Sietae Federal Corp

• People's Haithis Green Party

• HIP 10492 Future

• Defence Party of Pastara

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 1,740 minor factions experiencing civil unrest:

• Independent Kiliwatsuki Free

• Partnership of Hu Jung

• Values Party of Lalande 38451

• Arne Naom Galactic Industry

• LTT 6278 Camorra

• New Wathiparian Progressive Party

• Rhibo Purple Syndicate

• Grabrigpa Industry

• Wolf 620 Legal Incorporated

• HIP 7817 Crimson Rats

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.

Authorities at Gabriel Enterprise in the Harma system have reported that the station is the latest to be affected by mystifying technical problems, following a raft of malfunctions and breakdowns throughout the starport. Meanwhile, personnel at Saunders's Dive in Wolf 1301 have released a similar statement, reporting extensive technical problems over the past 24 hours. A member of the technical team at Saunders's Dive said:

"It's the same story as at those other starports – system failures, blackouts, all that stuff. At this rate, half the starports in the galaxy are going to be out of order before long. Someone needs to figure out what the hell is going on, and fast!"

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

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 10,244 minor factions currently enjoying an economic boom:

• Justice Party of Caill Reddi

• Cauan Tzu Stakeholders

• Dominion of Zorya Nong

• Kurichchan Coalition

• HIP 87679 Purple Creative Org

• Furuhjelm III-674 Republic Party

• Regina Blue General Corporation

• People's Bibri Labour

• Carthage Silver Drug Empire

• CD-68 29 General Organisation

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.

Here are 10 of the 1,509 factions currently experiencing economic bust:

• Korovii Purple Comms Limited

• Defence Force of Giryampi

• Baker Confederacy

• Uru Bureau

• Hirapa Blue Camorra

• People's Party of Asoorajara

• Nobles of Lacaille 9352

• Bureau of Zeta Aquilae

• Green Party of Diso

• Bhritzameno Regulatory State

The wealth of a system diminishes while in bust and the minor faction's influence is also lessened. The effect of trade contracts and actions do not contribute to boom while a bust is active. A bust generally has to run its course before ending.

Data is correct at time of publishing.

Each week, GalNet presents a list of 10 of the 1,592 minor factions currently expanding into new systems.

• Kheretii Corp

• HIP 100280 Conservatives

• Movement for Asbrua Coalition

• Kebeghengi Co

• LTT 18486 Jet Energy Company

• Defence Party of Maleenens

• HIP 114135 Empire League

• Turmati Exchange

• Independent Siksikabe Alliance

• Ngandii Progressive Party

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.

Prime Minister Edmund Mahon finalized trade agreements with the HIP 80243 and Marralteki systems this week, defying economic downtrends seen elsewhere in populated space. Benanekpeno is the latest system to curry favour with the Alliance and attempt to join the list of preferred trade partners.

President Zachary Hudson did not establish any new bases this week, instead focussing his efforts on strengthening supply lines to existing bases in his jurisdiction. But the growing Federal fleet is seeking new berths in Dhanchu, HIP 44811, and Wolf 287. If these systems become fully operational Federal bases, President Hudson's domain will extend to 82 bases in total.

Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval's domain was relatively peaceful this week, as shield of Justice patrols kept her territory safe. The Emperor has a busy week ahead of her, as six new systems - Gitse, HIP 21991, LTT 1345, Mbutsi, Neites, and Paucates - have requested the protection of her fleets. If these systems join her cause, the Emperor will hold sway over 83 key systems by the end of the week.

Shadow President Felicia Winters witnessed a surge in opposition this week, but successfully thwarted the challenges with minimal effort. Codorain and Shenggan are currently accepting liberal aid packages, and will likely join the Shadow President's cause within the week.

Princess Aisling Duval's representatives concluded negotiations with the leaders of Woyo Mina and Kanuket without a consensus being reached. The two systems have formally withdrawn their support from the People's Princess, and the leaders of the Duryampas system have also told Aisling's representatives that they intend to withdraw their support.

Sirius Gov CEO Li Yong-Rui sold off assets in Tote, GCRV 2743, and NLTT 6655 this week, attempting to hedge against a potential galactic recession. Unfortunately, the economic situation has worsened, and the corporation is facing another week of potential losses. Li Yong-Rui is currently weighing options, and considering divesting additional systems.

Senator Denton Patreus's fleets countered a surge in enemy activity on the fringes of his territory, nearly setting a record for the distribution of garrison supplies. But despite these efforts, the system of Contiku was left open to attack, and was plunged into turmoil early Thursday morning.

Senator Zemina Torval's enterprises continue to struggle with the economic crisis, but the sale of Junga's infrastructure enabled Torval to balance her budget this week. With a galactic recession looming, it may become necessary for Torval to divest herself of additional systems to remain profitable.

Pirate Lord Archon Delaine was repulsed from the remote Alchera system this week, but several new Kumo-sponsored insurrections have emerged. Four Imperial systems – Inmutha, Itzamnets, Kenna and LTT 874 - have been targeted by the Kumo Crew, and with the Imperial Expeditionary Force still reeling from recent defeats, many question whether system defences will hold.

Simguru Pranav Antal was unsuccessful in opening new enclaves this week, although Utopia currently has the resources to bring several new systems into the fold. Utopian representatives are being sent far and wide in an attempt to extend Utopia's influence throughout inhabited space.

Commander Corrigendum