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Aisling Supporters Pledge to Legion
05 Jul 3301
Aisling Supporters Pledge to Legion
Independent Commanders in support of the People's Princess Aisling Duval have come together in recent weeks under Commander Andariel in the 'Thirteenth Legion'. One Commander reported:
'I was tired of being interdicted every time I tried to run a crate of medicinal supplies in support of the Angels. I sold my cargo bays, fitted shield banks and upgraded my weapon system. Commander Andariel told me where to fight and how.'
At least some Imperial nobility is supporting the pledge of Commander Andariel and others like him. Count Jeffrey Alexander Ryan of Ugain added, 'So many people want to support, few realise how to do it. Some want to trade, others run cargo specifically for my Princess. Some know how to fight, but until the Thirteenth was formed, few knew how to do it making each laser pulse count'.
The Thirteenth Legion has built its base on Chona.
Open Osmium Contract in Abres
05 Jul 3301
Open Osmium Contract in Abres
The governing authorities for Pangborn Dock in the Abres star system today released an open contract for a staggering quantity of Osmium.
Osmium is a relatively rare transition metal with outstanding hardness and durability properties. It is often used in specialist alloys for starship construction and other heavy industry. While it is uncommon, analysts claim that there is ample supply in circulation for current civilian and military manufacturing requirements. This has led to speculation that a new player may emerge in ship construction or even that a covert build-up of military ships is being prepared.
Dale Torrance, the Business Development Spokesperson for Pangborn Dock, refused to speculate on the rumours:
“Osmium is a material used throughout industry. As the chosen partner in this venture, we are pleased to announce that there will be significant credit bonuses for the successful completion of this contract.”
He then encouraged miners to investigate the contract for more information.
GalNet Weekly Economic Report
05 Jul 3301
GalNet Weekly Economic Report
In this weekly digest the latest GalNet data is compiled to show the economic states for a short list of minor factions and the star systems they inhabit (*).
The following 10 of the 4479 minor factions are currently enjoying an economic boom:
Fong Wang Limited
Ling Deti Blue Dynamic Comms
Values Party of Alano
Canopus Crimson Dragons
Daksakhi Liberals
Gyvatiges Jet Power Industries
Liabeze Legal Organisation
LP 376-62 Collective
New Groombridge 1618 Focus
Zugen Incorporated
When in boom the wealth of the system is increased for the duration and all trade missions have doubled effects on influence. It can also positively increase the minor faction’s influence. Boom can be entered by consistent trade profits and completed trade contracts. Booms tend to last until they run out or some other indicator takes precedence, such as famine.
These 7 minor factions are suffering an economic bust:
HIP 117870 Confederation
Leaders of Kini
Labour of Gali
Devane Patrons of Law
Pachita Crimson Fortune Int
Progressive Party of GD 140
Caeritis Front
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
The Founding of the Federation
04 Jul 3301
The Founding of the Federation
The Founding of the Federation
In this new series exclusive to GalNet, famed historian Sima Kalhana visits the defining moments of human history since our first brave steps into space and to the star-spanning species we have since become. In this first article, she talks about the founding of the Federation. With a history spanning millennia, it is the oldest of the major factions.
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In this modern age it’s hard for us to imagine that before the Federation, humanity existed on just a single world, bar a few small colonies on Mars and the Moon. Even stranger to our current experience was the fact that so many disparate tribal groupings, or ‘countries’ existed on one world.
The Federation arose from the ashes of the Third World War in the mid 21st century. The war caused tremendous devastation across the planet, decimating the population.
Many different factors changed humanity’s outlook after that. The rise of the corporations, the discovery of the first fossils on Mars, and the explosive exploration triggered by the invention of the hyperdrive by Li Qin Jao and others in the 22nd century, first by unmanned probes, then with manned craft, overtaking the generation ships sent in the previous decades. Despite the huge dangers involved, a massive land-grab followed, fuelled by the voracious corporations.
It wasn’t until some of the ecological excesses of these early colonists became apparent over a century later that Earth took its first steps, founding the Federation and becoming the colossal entity it is now, creating some order in what had become an unruly free-for-all.
In 2242 the Federation Accord was created outlining certain rights and responsibilities for members, uniting many of the new colonies, by force in some cases. After a short conflict the Taylor Colony in Tau Ceti bacame the first signatory outside the Sol system. The name of the Federation was also changed at this time to the ‘Federation of Star Systems’, but the name didn’t stick and quickly returned to just the Federation.
From that point the Federation provided a stable framework to facilitate the further expansion of humanity to ever more distant star systems but not all colonies wanted a part of this. A distant early colony, formed by a band of political idealists as far from Earth as they could manage, in the system of Achenar would eventually spark another defining moment for the Federation and indeed humanity as a whole.
Emperor's Grace Blocks People’s Princess in Rishair
04 Jul 3301
Emperor's Grace Blocks People’s Princess in Rishair
Last week Rishair was the site of political unrest as activists under the banner of "The People's Princess", Aisling Duval, moved in to disrupt the long standing Imperial slave trade of Rishair. These activists have enjoyed highly celebrated and publicized successful protests in many Imperial systems. However, these fanatical rogue elements operating in support of the People’s Princess were given a stark reminder today not to interfere with correct Imperial procedure after mediation attempts by representatives of Admiral Brennus failed.
Rishair is currently the Headquarters for Admiral Brennus, leader of Emperor's Grace and an influential officer in the Imerial Navy. Although Brennus rarely intervenes on purely political matters, he could not stand by and let politics inhibit trade in his vital systems. After failed attempts at resolving the matter diplomatically, Brennus was overheard as saying "I have no patience for this. Contact Senator Patreus, he somehow has the ability to deal with this nonsense!" according to an anonymous Emperor's Grace staff member.
Immediately thereafter, the Rishair system was prepared to come under the protection of Senator Denton Patreus, in a sign of support to Admiral Brennus and Emperor's Grace through what has become known as Operation BBH by Brennus’ advisors. Senator Patreus agreed to step in on Brennus' and Emperor's Grace behalf to establish Rishair and surrounding systems as a military preparation site, legally suspending any rights to protest within the militarized zone.
Although there have been many complaints from the dislodged activists, there has been no comment from Princess Aisling Duval or her staff. Some have commented that this is not surprising given her public relationship with Patreus.
Raf von Thorn
Emperors Grace.
GalNet Weekly Expansion List
03 Jul 3301
GalNet Weekly Expansion List
Each week GalNat presents a short list of 10 of the 1666 minor factions currently expanding into new systems (*).
Zi Goan Patron's Principles
Ymbe Patron's Principles
Wadjambaru Confederacy
Social Brivitt Future
HIP 113632 Empire Consulate
San Ti Nobles
Republic Party of HIP 9659
Purple Natural Incorporated
Pipedu Prison Colony
People's HIP 18339 Liberals
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.
Peace and Prosperity through Production
02 Jul 3301
Peace and Prosperity through Production
The Utopians unveiled their plans to fight back against the pirates of the Pegasi sector today, at a meeting held aboard Yolen Hub in HIP 116213.
Simguru Pranav Antal was met with wild cheers from the gathered crowds as he spoke about the sector’s recent spate of conflicts with the Kumo Crew, the resultant economic downturn and Utopia’s plans for turning all of that around.
Outside the station’s no-fire zone, followers of the Simguru demonstrated the effectiveness of Utopian technology when a wing of ships equipped with Enforcer Cannons shredded an Anaconda in under a minute. A clear message to anyone who thinks the Utopians will let their communes be pillaged simply because their overall philosophy leans towards peace.
Galnet Health Report Sparks Action from Angeli Imperial
02 Jul 3301
Galnet Health Report Sparks Action from Angeli Imperial
GalNet Weekly Conflict Report
02 Jul 3301
GalNet Weekly Conflict Report
This weekly transmission takes the latest GalNet data and lists some of the systems currently in conflict around the galaxy. (*).
These are 10 of the 9,977 minor factions involved in a civil war:
LTT 15899 Jet Netcoms Systems
Blatuntino Party
Blatuntino Vision Partners
Babai Public Incorporated
Mendego Conservatives
League of 41 Lambda Hydrae Nationalists
Natural HIP 118213 Liberty Party
HIP 112002 Labour
Vashis Jet Mafia
Partnership of JoroLiberty Party of LP 751-1
Revolutionary Party of Nuenets
Bhotho Rats
HIP 118169 Freedom Party
Bactondinks Ring
Green Party of Lung
Bactondinks Life Corporation
Blue Major Exchange
HIP 118169 Silver Electronics
Union of Bets
Civil wars take place between minor factions in the same system over ownership of major assets like 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.
* Data is correct at time of publishing.
GalNet Focus on Democracy
01 Jul 3301
GalNet Focus on Democracy
This weekly roundup highlights some of the minor factions around the galaxy pursuing the dream of democratic freedom by holding elections (*).
Here are 10 of the 8,0081,766 minor factions are holding elections:
DH leonis Nationals
LF 8 +16 41 Focus
League of Gliese 384
CR Draco Blue Transport Network
Labe State Holdings
Aristocrats of LHS 1803
HIP 93685 Transport Corp
HIP 94184 Organisation
HIP 14611 Party
Crathiganit Silver General IndElections occur when two minor factions are of a similar political structure resolve a conflict over ownership and influence within a system.
* Data is correct at time of publishing.
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