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GalNet Weekly Conflict Report
01 Oct 3301
GalNet Weekly Conflict Report
This weekly transmission lists some of the systems currently in conflict around the galaxy, based on the latest data.
Here are 10 of the 14,134 minor factions involved in a civil war:
Bibari Emperor's Grace
Aristocrats of Jurcians
Haraka Incorporated
Mullag Jet General Partners
Pancienses Network
LTT 14478 Company
LTT 14478 Camorra
Hand Gang of Igboniu
Igboniu Democrats
Forlog Noblement
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 2,692 minor factions at war:
Gliese 3251 Alliance
Mundigal Patrons of Law
HIP 17126 Defence Force
Gandui Empire Group
Igal Empire Assembly
Crimson Legal Company
Hunburra Mob
CD-74 632 Limited
Alliance of LTT 11503
Biatae Syndicate
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.
Professor Ishmael Palin Responds to Proposal
30 Sep 3301
Professor Ishmael Palin Responds to Proposal
Last week, The Voice of Varati published a message from the Canonn Interstellar Research Group, an independent scientific body, inviting Professor Ishmael Palin to join their organisation. Professor Palin recently made headlines when his Federation-backed programme to research the so-called anomalous extraterrestrial objects (or AEOs) was abruptly terminated. When asked for a response to the message, Professor Palin made his feelings clear:
"I admire the enthusiasm of the Canonn Interstellar Research Group, but I sense that our respective philosophies concerning the anomalous extraterrestrial objects are somewhat at odds with each other. So while I am flattered by their invitation, I feel I must decline."
Since the AEOs were first discovered, there has been considerable conjecture concerning their origin and purpose, but Professor Palin once again refused to participate in the speculation:
"The objects are certainly mysterious, and I can understand the impulse to speculate, but the fact is that we don't yet know anything definite about them. That is what our research was designed to address."
GalNet Focus on Democracy
30 Sep 3301
GalNet Focus on Democracy
This weekly roundup highlights some of the minor factions pursuing the dream of democratic freedom by holding elections (*).
Here are 10 of the 2,041 minor factions holding elections:
Jambavan Silver Vision Services
Milceni Galactic Incorporated
Tjupan Corp.
Tjupan Bridge and Co
United Hatis Coalition
Targarku for Equality
HR 198 Dominion
HIP 2452 Prison Colony
Freedom Party of Calugen
Justice Party of Calugen
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.
Emperor's Dawn Appeal Meets with Mixed Response
29 Sep 3301
Emperor's Dawn Appeal Meets with Mixed Response
Emperor's Dawn Appeal Meets with Mixed Response
Two weeks ago, the organisation known as Emperor's Dawn issued a public appeal for progenitor cells and narcotics. Given the group's extremist ideals, the response was understandably mixed. Many of those who oppose the Empire were only too happy to help, but for others – even those with no particular affinity for Imperial ideals – the idea of helping a known enemy of the Empire was unthinkable. The result was that while the request for progenitor cells was successful, the request for narcotics was not – a result that no doubt reflects the divided attitude towards Emperor's Dawn. The question of what impact this will have on the organisation and its ability to further its agenda remains to be answered.
GalNet Weekly Health Hotspots
29 Sep 3301
GalNet Weekly Health Hotspots
This weekly report typically covers some of the minor factions experiencing significant health issues, such as famine and outbreaks. At the time of writing, however, outbreaks have not been reported among any minor factions.
GalNet Weekly Powers Update Incoming
29 Sep 3301
GalNet Weekly Powers Update Incoming
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.
Pirates Wiped Out in Amitrite
28 Sep 3301
Pirates Wiped Out in Amitrite
Officials from the Defence Force of Amitrite have praised the many pilots who helped clear the system of pirates this week. Hundreds of hostile ships were eliminated, and crime levels in the system subsequently dropped to new lows.
Representatives of the Libertas Cooperative, speaking on behalf of resettled Pegasi Sector refugees, also extended their thanks to the pilots: "Many of the refugees in the Munshin system have been separated from their families. Now they can be safe in the knowledge that their loved ones can traverse the Empire safely. For the second time in recent weeks, the citizens of the Empire have proved they care about their fellow man. They have set an example for us all."
Some segments of the media have speculated that the participation of independent pilots was especially high because of crime-deterrence policies introduced by Senator Arissa Lavigny-Duval. The Defence Force of Amitrite dismissed these claims, calling them "a crass attack on brave men and women who risked their lives to help strangers".
Commander Quade
President Hudson Confirms Investigation
28 Sep 3301
President Hudson Confirms Investigation
President Hudson responded today to Shadow President Winters's call for investigating the allegations raised by the Federal Times. In a press conference at the White House on Mars, he said:
"The allegations raised by the Federal Times are indeed grave and I have already instructed the responsible agencies to pursue the evidence and determine its veracity. If the evidence proves to be true then the wrongdoers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law."
When asked by reporters which agency would be responsible for the investigation, he replied that the Federal Security Service would act as the lead agency, but resources from any law enforcement agency would be available to assist.
Shadow President Winters was quick to respond to the President's announcement:
"While it is good to see the President responding to genuine concerns, I can't help but notice that he is ignoring our call for an open investigation."
GalNet Weekly Security Digest
28 Sep 3301
GalNet Weekly Security Digest
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 496 minor factions in lockdown:
Aristocrats of Aurawala
Woloniugo Gold Universal Comms
Revolutionary HIP 38862 Future
Wababa Imperial Society
Revolutionary Party of BD-22 3573
People's Party of Huaich
Aowica Empire Party
Frigaha Services
V2578 Ophiuchii Values Party
Grovichun Gold Netcoms Inc
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 722 minor factions experiencing civil unrest:
Medzistha Faith
HR 1064 Citizens' Forum
Smethells 173 Allied Services
Tricorii Major PLC
Official Pandinus Party
39 Serpentis Progressive Party
Movement for Lundji Future
Movement for He Xian Di Union Party
Drug Empire of LQ Hydrae
HIP 43197 PLC
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.
Plastic Fantastic
27 Sep 3301
Plastic Fantastic
Having been banned from cockpits for over a year, the craze of the Bobblehead is set to return. Although seemingly innocuous, these little plastic figures have been implicated in thousands of accidents across known space, and have even been used by pirates and assassins to murder unwary pilots. But after intense lobbying from various pilot groups and toy manufacturers, production has begun on a new generation of Bobbleheads, which will soon grace cockpits.
Security services have released safety advice to commanders regarding these cockpit adornments, reminding pilots to check their Bobblehead for explosives, hidden cameras and illicit drugs, and to ensure the Bobblehead is firmly affixed to the dashboard before undertaking any manoeuvres.
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