Galnet News
GalNet Weekly Powers Update Incoming
13 Oct 3301
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.
Elegance in Simplicity
12 Oct 3301
Gutamaya Shipyards' latest vessel, the Imperial Eagle, is now available for purchase for any pilot holding the appropriate rank in the Imperial Navy, and positive consumer feedback is already flooding in.
Commander Corrigendum, operating in the Prism system, said: "The Imperial Eagle is a blast to fly. It handles beautifully and has looks to match. I was able to stick on the tail of an Imperial Courier during combat exercises. It's a great addition to the Gutamaya portfolio." Commander Stateira 'Starcloak' Eleshenar added: "I love my Eagle, so I was curious to see if Gutamaya could improve on Core Dynamics' classic design. Now I've taken it out a few times, I'm happy to say it retains all the sublime responsiveness of the Eagle, and packs a harder punch in combat."
When asked about the secret of Gutamaya Shipyards' success, lead engineer Ines Allende responded: "Elegance in simplicity. We kept the core design that made the Eagle Mk II great and simply tinkered with a few key elements."
Commander Stateira "Starcloak" Eleshenar
Jameson Memorial Review | Interstellar Press
GalNet Weekly Security Digest
12 Oct 3301
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 1,519 minor factions in lockdown:
Wolf 1182 Values Party
G 214-14 Clan
Union of G 69-11 Progressive Party
Confederacy of Jeticans
Wilastsi Confederacy
V740 Cassiopeiae Hand Gang
Huiche Blue Gang
Midgcut Jet Dynamic Commodities
HIP 103654 Jet Major Commodities
New Unktomi Democrats
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 1,976 minor factions experiencing civil unrest:
HIP 16460 Empire Consulate
Cartoi Life Company
Buricasses Citizens of Tradition
Psi Capricorni Purple Brothers
Epsilon Scorpii Central Corp.
AF Leporis Nobles
Independent Pichanto Alliance
Ayethi Citizens of Tradition
Uzumeru Netcoms Incorporated
Clan of Jadlillke
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.
Canonn Interstellar Research Group Announces Breakthrough
12 Oct 3301
After months of research, scientists working for the Canonn Interstellar Research Group observed a change in the transmissions emanating from the so-called 'unknown artefacts', also known as 'anomalous extraterrestrial objects' (or AEOs). Now the organisation believes it has decoded at least part of these strange transmissions. Startlingly, the messages appear to contain schematic diagrams of the ships being used to study the objects.
The breakthrough came when Commander Mike Juliett Kilo was inspired to channel a pre-recorded AEO signal into an antique scanner display system he happened to be transporting. "I was prepared to see an alien face or Thargoid warship," he said. "I certainly didn't expect to see a Vulture, especially as I was flying one at the time! It sent shivers down my spine."
As the number of AEOs encountered in the Aries Dark region increases, the debate over the objects continues.
Prime Minister Mahon Holds Influence over 1,000 Systems
11 Oct 3301
The office of Edmund Mahon has announced the signing of the Prime Minister's one thousandth trade agreement. This is a momentous achievement for the Prime Minister and his supporters, and a testament to the hard work and dedication of independent pilots throughout the Alliance. The achievement is impressive given the Prime Minister's relatively small number of supporters. It is also important to remember that Mahon's space doesn't have the reach of the combined borders of the Federation, and has far less than the Empire. It is evidence that the Alliance should be counted among the galaxy's major powers, and a pointed reminder that it intends to maintain its autonomy.
Commander NOIR1787
Alioth Guardian | Interstellar Press
Emperor's Dawn Connected to Universal Cartographics Security Breach
11 Oct 3301
Exploration activity has been brought to a near standstill after a data-encrypting firmware bug threatened to compromise recently acquired astronomical data. A spokesperson for Universal Cartographics released the following statement:
"Commanders started noting discrepancies between the exploration records stored in their ship systems and their own personal records. When we investigated, we found that one of our contractors has purposely altered a recent firmware update that was applied to all discovery and surface scanners. We also found that the contractor had a connection to Emperor's Dawn. An arrest warrant has been issued, and our staff worked through the weekend to recover the encrypted data and replace the compromised firmware."
It has been speculated that the sabotage was designed to hamstring the IISS's efforts to locate Emperor's Dawn bases using exploration data.
Commander Fionn Mac Cumhaill
GalNet Weekly Economic Report
11 Oct 3301
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 6,333 minor factions currently enjoying an economic boom:
Liberty Party of Tau Ceti
Official Palengue Liberty Party
LP 681-91 Ring
Sibio Purple Power Systems
Dakshu Partners
Rathakako Shared
Crimson Dynamic Commodities
Kapurri Empire League
CD-54 9671 Patron's Principles
HIP 100685 Purple Travel Limited
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.
Data is correct at time of publishing
Who is Funding Emperor's Dawn?
10 Oct 3301
As the war between the Empire and Emperor's Dawn continues, an increasing number of political commentators are asking the question: where does the organisation get its money?
Since the military campaign began, the Empire has expended substantial resources fighting the insurgents, but for the most part Emperor's Dawn has managed to match the strength of the Imperial offensives, and this ability to resist the Empire suggests that the organisation has access to significant levels of funding. Several weeks ago it was revealed that Emperor's Dawn had at one time received backing from D and C Shipping, Inc., an organisation belonging to the Imperial patron and industrialist Damon Clarke, but the connection between the two organisations is believed to have been severed some time ago.
Verifiable details are scarce, but an anonymous source within the Empire has shared suspicions that Emperor's Dawn could have a benefactor in the corporate world. If this is true, it raises the question of what kind of company would support an organisation like Emperor's Dawn, and what it might hope to gain from such an association.
The IISS was approached for comment, but it replied only by saying it was "pursuing all available leads".
GalNet Weekly Expansion List
09 Oct 3301
Each week, GalNat presents a list of 10 of the 1,738 minor factions currently expanding into new systems.
GD 69 Advanced Industries
HIP 3470 as one
Ualarni Solutions
United Olokulu Party
Frentani Co
Aristocrats of Lauket
Revolutionary Shebera Coalition
HIP 103583 as one
Uniting Martudja
HIP 112389 Purple Major Holdings
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.
Increased Security on Capitol
08 Oct 3301
With Emperor's Dawn threatening to sabotage the Imperial coronation ceremony, and the Emperor's assassination still casting a pall over the city, security for the ceremony has been drastically increased. Naval infantry, local police and Imperial Guard units are already patrolling the streets of Capitol and conducting security checks. One Navy contact revealed that this was likely to be one of the largest deployments of Naval troops in decades.
The population has responded positively to the increased security measures, with many locals claiming they would accept any level of protection to prevent another occurrence like the murder of the Emperor.
The security extends beyond Capitol's surface, and in contrast to the Emperor's funeral, only invited guests or those with the appropriate permits will be allowed to enter the Achenar system. This has upset some offworld citizens who wanted to witness the procession first hand, but like the people of Capitol they have demonstrated understanding.
Search
All search fields are optional.
Archives
- October 3310
- September 3310
- August 3310
- July 3310
- June 3310
- May 3310
- April 3310
- March 3310
- February 3310
- January 3310
- December 3309
- November 3309
- October 3309
- September 3309
- August 3309
- July 3309
- June 3309
- May 3309
- April 3309
- March 3309
- February 3309
- January 3309
- December 3308
- November 3308
- October 3308
- September 3308
- August 3308
- July 3308
- June 3308
- May 3308
- April 3308
- March 3308
- February 3308
- January 3308
- December 3307
- November 3307
- October 3307
- September 3307
- August 3307
- July 3307
- June 3307
- May 3307
- April 3307
- March 3307
- February 3307
- January 3307
- December 3306
- November 3306
- October 3306
- September 3306
- June 3306
- January 3306
- December 3305
- November 3305
- October 3305
- September 3305
- August 3305
- July 3305
- June 3305
- May 3305
- April 3305
- March 3305
- February 3305
- January 3305
- December 3304
- November 3304
- October 3304
- September 3304
- August 3304
- July 3304
- June 3304
- May 3304
- April 3304
- March 3304
- February 3304
- January 3304
- December 3303
- November 3303
- October 3303
- September 3303
- August 3303
- July 3303
- June 3303
- May 3303
- April 3303
- March 3303
- February 3303
- January 3303
- December 3302
- November 3302
- October 3302
- September 3302
- August 3302
- July 3302
- June 3302
- May 3302
- April 3302
- March 3302
- February 3302
- January 3302
- December 3301
- November 3301
- October 3301
- September 3301
- August 3301
- July 3301
- June 3301
- May 3301
- April 3301
- March 3301
- February 3301
- January 3301