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Officials at Gabriel Enterprise in the Harma system have reported that the technical issues affecting the starport have worsened, leading to the immediate suspension of all services apart from docking and shipyard access. This brings the total number of starports closed as a result of the mysterious malfunctions to seven. A complete list of affected stations and systems follows.

Stations where services have been suspended:

Gabriel Enterprise, Harma system

Gurragchaa Gateway, Warkushanui system

Gaiman Dock, 49 Arietis system

Weyn Dock, 64 Arietis system

Korolyov Hub, Arawere system

Lobachevsky Outpost, Pic Tok system

Carter Port, Rhea system

Stations experiencing technical issues:

Coats Hub, Warkushanui

Bond Hub, Varati

Hinz Hub, Ngobe

Tsunenaga Dock, Iapodes

Li Qing Jao, Sol

Ray Gateway, Diaguandri system

Vizcaino Enterprise, Nganji system

Talos 2, Peregrina system

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

Over the past few days, private military contractors the Diamond Frogs have been hard at work on Operation: Mistle Toad, a concentrated effort to deliver personal gifts to the Santa Muerte system. A notable highlight of the campaign came when DF Commander Doot stopped by in an Imperial Cutter packed to the gills with 704 tonnes of personal gifts...twice!

Just a day before the planned close of the event, the combined efforts of the Diamond Frogs and other pilots resulted in a final tally of 250,000 tonnes of personal gifts. Moreover, the event organisers announced they have launched an initiative to give new members of the Pilots Federation a brand-new Faulcon DeLacey Viper Mk IV. This is in addition to a substantial cash reward for those who helped brighten up the season, to the tune of up to 100 million credits for the top 5% of contributors.

'Disc' Commander Felix Dyson, Radio Skvortsov

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 12,327 minor factions currently enjoying an economic boom:

LHS 1798 Gold Life Systems

Earls of Miritu

Iktomisi Advanced Group

Cartel of Cebalrai

Herfjongo Independent League

Allied HIP 113103 Dominion

Kutjalangai Allied and Co

Turd Wura Corp.

Togher Movement

HR 755 Electronics Commodities

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 950 factions currently experiencing economic bust:

Santjalan Labour

Bureau of LHS 6027 Liberty Party

Glusargiz Energy Exchange

CD-66 2585 Purple Cartel

Wolf 1458 Society

Aurgel Silver Hand Gang

Svanticani Purple Public Prtnrs

HIP 24968 Energy Corp.

Wuluwait Boys

CD-70 19 Public Incorporated

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 1,708 minor factions currently expanding into new systems.

Thiana United Group

Regir Purple Legal PLC

Revolutionary HR 6649 Republic Party

Alliance of Cileni

LP 694-16 Crimson Legal Ind

Green Party of Dulos

Guangngel Freedom Party

Prahlang PLC

United Barillian Labour

Revolutionary Betseoltana Future

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 15,533 minor factions involved in a civil war:

HIP 19808 Electronics Commodities

Social HIP 19808 Green Party

United Jonai Worker's Party

Jonai Interstellar

Bureau of Ga Gu Constitution Party

Ga Gu Major Commodities

Shon Autocracy

Shon Blue Cartel

Movement for Virong Future

Traditional Virong Freedom Party

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 5,890 minor factions at war:

Traditional Alkabalavs Freedom Party

HIP 18714 Electronics Holdings

Ross 765 Systems

Workers of Hach Resistance

Brazilian League of Pilots

HIP 5623 Empire Group

Ross 112 Industry

LTT 11103 Jet Legal Corporation

League of Ishtar

LP 308-10 Blue Electronics

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.

Last week, the Sirius Corporation launched a search for the remains of the Antares, an innovative passenger liner that disappeared during its maiden voyage in 3251. The initiative piqued the interest of the galactic community, and hundreds of independent pilots took part in the search, scouring the galaxy for remains of the lost ship.

Today, the Sirius Corporation confirmed that it has received thousands of tonnes of space-borne debris, and that it would soon begin analysing the wreckage to determine its origin. Li Yong-Rui, CEO of Sirius Gov, released a brief statement to the media:

"The galactic community has responded to our appeal with great enthusiasm, and we are extremely grateful to all those who took part in the search. Now we must analyse the debris to determine whether any of the wreckage delivered to us is from the Antares. We will make a further announcement as soon as our analysis is complete. Our hope is that the fate of the Antares will not remain a mystery much longer."

Clauss Incorporated has announced that its recent appeal for Special Gifts has been warmly received by the galactic community, with hundreds of pilots taking to their ships to transport the requested commodities from Frost Dock in the Njambalba system to Clauss Port in Santa Muerte. Nicolas St Clauss, the CEO of Clauss Incorporated, released a brief statement:

"It warms my heart to see so many people giving to their fellow citizens, and helping us spread joy throughout the galaxy. I'd like to thank all those who contributed to this appeal."

In addition to offering participants generous financial incentives, Clauss Incorporated also gave away hundreds of free ships to pilots who contributed to the appeal.

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

Here are 10 of the 3,139 minor factions holding elections:

CD-51 881 Galactic Network

Aditi Jet Universal Interstellar

Barnard's Star Alliance

LHS 1885 League

League of 36 Ursae Majoris

Marquis du Meduwang

Wawal Partners

Confederacy of CPO 24

Aditi Crimson Energy Inc

Anareldt Silver Advanced Hldgs

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.

With the end of the year less than a week away, preparations for New Year celebrations are in full swing throughout the galaxy. One of the most notable is the forthcoming party from Independent Cherets Labour, an organisation based in the Cherets system. According to a recent press release, the organisation has issued an open contract for fireworks with which to mark the start of 3302. But not just any fireworks. Anduliga fireworks.

"If you really want to start the New Year with a bang, you need fireworks. But I'm not talking about those namby-pamby firecrackers you get in Alioth or Achenar. I'm talking about the bone-rattling, teeth-loosening explosives you find in Anduliga. That's why we're offering rewards to anyone who brings Anduliga Fireworks to us here at Buckey Hub."

Independent Cherets Labour has also asked for combat pilots to clear the spaceways of Cherets, to ensure the safety of those delivering fireworks to Buckey Hub. "Anyone who hands in bounty vouchers will be generously compensated," the organisation confirmed.

The appeal begins today and is scheduled to run until the 7th of January.

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.