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Shadow President Winters Calls for Investigation
27 Sep 3301
Shadow President Winters Calls for Investigation
In a speech before Congress, Shadow President Felicia Winters called for an open and thorough investigation into the allegations made in recent articles posted by the Federal Times:
"There is too much evidence here to be ignored. I knew Vice President Nigel Smeaton personally and he was a good friend - the thought that he was murdered for investigating the death of a family member is repugnant. Our society is one based on truth and freedom and I call upon President Hudson to immediately instigate an impartial and open investigation into these allegations."
Her speech was met with support from both sides of the political divide. There has been no response from the President's office as yet.
Senator Arissa Lavigny-Duval Gains More Powerful Support
27 Sep 3301
Senator Arissa Lavigny-Duval Gains More Powerful Support
Capitol has been abuzz with rumour following Senator Denton Patreus' open declaration of support for Senator Arissa Lavigny-Duval. While possibly not a frontrunner for Emperor, Patreus commands a sizeable fleet and is rich and influential enough to help Arissa Lavigny-Duval become Empress.
Senator Lavigny-Duval already enjoys the support of Chancellor Anders Blaine, whose voice is perhaps the loudest and most influential in the Senate.
The Imperial Herald's revelations concerning connections between Princess Aisling's office and the Emperor's Dawn insurgency have severely impacted her rating, and are likely to have cost her support in the Senate. The political landscape has been shaken further by Senator Zemina Torval's announcement that she is backing Arissa Lavigny-Duval to be crowned Empress.
GalNet Weekly Economic Report
27 Sep 3301
GalNet Weekly Economic Report
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 3,004 minor factions currently enjoying an economic boom:
League of Xeretes
Barnard's Star Crimson Society
Traditional Nahuaru Party
Nariansan Guardians of Tradition
Umbrigua Inc
Cubeo Purple Deeds Ltd
Union of Yawa Unionists
Bilfrost Alliance Bridge
United NLTT 13249 Resistance
HIP 105408 Nationalists
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
Palin Invited to Join Research Group
26 Sep 3301
Palin Invited to Join Research Group
Last week saw reports that Professor Ishmael Palin has been forced to cease his research into the so-called anomalous extraterrestrial objects, also known as 'unknown artefacts'. The Voice of Varati has since received a statement from the Canonn Interstellar Research Group, an independent scientific body:
"We were extremely distressed to read reports that Professor Palin has seen his attempt to research the unknown artefacts forcibly terminated. This is indeed a sad end to a promising beginning, especially given the insights concerning the artefacts the professor had shared with us all.
"We can only speculate as to why he's been silenced in this way, but the fires of suspicion are spreading rapidly. Someone in a position of power knows far more about these things than the rest of us, but wishes this information to remain secret. The question is – why?
"The Canonn is going to redouble its efforts to conduct open research into the UAs, as we feel it is in the interests of humanity to learn as much about these mysterious artefacts as we can. We also urge Professor Palin to join us, as we feel it would be in his and his team's best interests. The professor can contact our council at any time, and we will assemble a quick-response team to assure his safety."
Commander Lord Zoltan, The Voice of Varati
GalNet Weekly Expansion List
25 Sep 3301
GalNet Weekly Expansion List
Each week, GalNat presents a list of 10 of the 1,343 minor factions currently expanding into new systems (*).
DS Leonis Industries
Naso Kichi Prison Colony
Frenis Imperial Society
Jormungand Empire Group
Bureau of Bandoque Movement
Totenis Defence Force
Djapati Alliance
Noblemen of Kherno
Kora Pin Free
Biatae Syndicate
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.
Pirates Continue to Target Refugees
24 Sep 3301
Pirates Continue to Target Refugees
Reports continue to pour in from the Amitrite system of pirates targeting refugees fleeing the war-torn Pegasi sector. The refugee transports have been stopping in Amitrite to refuel while travelling to a resettlement centre in the Munshin system, leaving them open to attack.
In an effort to protect the refugees, the Imperial Navy and the Defence Force of Amitrite have issued bounties on the pirates, hoping this will encourage independent pilots to help to alleviate the problem. For those with combat experience, there is money to be made in Amitrite.
Sothis Crystalline Gold
24 Sep 3301
Sothis Crystalline Gold
Scientists based at Newholm Station in the Sothis system have made a startling announcement – the discovery of an entirely new metalloid. The material, called Sothis Crystalline Gold, is produced by exposing ordinary gold to the thermal vents that line the seabed of the planets Sothis A5 and Sothis A6 – or, more specifically, to the submarine gas emitted by these vents. Exactly how the gas transforms the gold is not yet fully understood, but the scientists claim that the resultant metal is completely unique.
Given the emergent nature of the discovery, the scientists of Newholm Station have yet to find any applications for Sothis Crystalline Gold, but they are optimistic about finding constructive uses for the material. They are also offering entrepreneurial pilots and explorers an opportunity to earn a quantity of the rare material by delivering gold to Newholm Station in the Sothis System, thereby allowing the scientists to produce more Sothis crystalline gold and conduct further tests.
Senator Patreus offers Support to Senator Lavigny-Duval
24 Sep 3301
Senator Patreus offers Support to Senator Lavigny-Duval
Although the Senate remains in closed session until the succession is determined, Senator Denton Patreus made his support clear in a speech to his command staff:
“Everyone knows that my priority is the security of the Empire. It is my duty as a senator to provide the best possible opportunities for the clients, patrons, citizens and slaves who follow me. I take that duty seriously, as I do my oath as a senator to care for the Empire as a whole.
“Part of that duty is to ensure that whoever sits at the apex of Imperial society is the right person for the task at hand. They must know when change is needed, yet still observe the traditions that make the Empire strong. They must be strong to ensure that we cannot be defeated, but they must also show mercy when the situation requires it.
“Many of my loyal followers have said that I would be a suitable candidate for Emperor, and I am flattered and deeply honoured that they hold me in such high regard. To them I say that I will be happy to work with whoever is declared Emperor. Were it up to me, then the choice would be simple.
“My vote goes to one whom, but for the cruellest of murders, would already occupy the throne. It goes to my esteemed fellow senator, Arissa Lavigny-Duval.”
Some commentators have stated that this public demonstration of support is at odds with the principle of a closed Senate session, but others counter by saying that the current situation is unparalleled in Imperial history.
GalNet Weekly Conflict Report
24 Sep 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 13,414 minor factions involved in a civil war:
Cupis Power Corp.
Workers of Aulis Green Party
Yab Camalo Systems
Conservatives of Comanga
Comanga Universal Co
HIP 17970 Monarchy
HIP 17970 Jet Galactic Industry
LDS 2314 Galactic Co
LDS 2314 Progressive Party
Nasaraudi Dominion
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 2,555 minor factions at war:
Lambda-2 Phoenicis Principles
Nu Kuni Jet Life Incorporated
Partnership of LHS 2819
Confederation of Bendi
Autocracy of Guguurtuu
Dimoco Industry
Dimoco Industry
Partnership of GD 319
Syndicate of Timbo
Pyemmairre Jet Bridge Partners
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.
GalNet Focus on Democracy
23 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 1,954 minor factions holding elections:
Ngalkin Transport Organisation
Robor Crimson Travel Inc
Folna Exchange
BD-22 1050 League
Allied BD-22 1050 Nationalists
Belinara Dynamic Inc
Ogondage Limited
Ogondage Major Incorporated
Union of BD-02 5286 Progressive Party
Social Bagai Alliance
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.
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