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GalNet Weekly Expansion List
19 Dec 3301
Each week, GalNet presents a list of 10 of the 1,596 minor factions currently expanding into new systems.
Labour of Seleru Bao
Borfor Democrats
Tjalkond Progressive Party
Integrated Kurutas
Esuseku Corporation
Cashikori Citizens' Forum
HIP 117865 Empire Pact
Boveltibes Progressive Party
Order of Ch'i Ling
Guuguyni Empire Consulate
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.
GalNet Weekly Conflict Report
18 Dec 3301
This weekly transmission lists some of the systems currently in conflict around the galaxy, based on the latest data.
Here are 10 of the 12,026 minor factions involved in a civil war:
United b Herculis Resistance
b Herculis Fortune PLC
Conservatives of Garrinbatz
Garrinbatz Crimson Camorra
Ixbalan Network
Ixbalan Purple Brotherhood
Autocracy of Chuquiba
Chuquiba Gold Drug Empire
HIP 44811 Gold Life Ltd
Osci Gold Legal Corp
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 5,324 minor factions at war:
Smethells 173 Empire Party
Pien Ek Creative Interstellar
HIP 23027 Jet Ring
BPM 28514 Collective
Shenggan Transport Corporation
Naebin Jet General Company
Union of Shalatucas Left Party
Lie Zhonpon Vision Incorporated
Kapura Mob
Co-operative of Wikalar
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.
Fake Gem Scam Discovered
17 Dec 3301
Word has reached this reporter over the past few hours of a massive fraud involving fake precious gems originating from the region of the Prism system. A security services spokesperson admitted that they had been caught unawares by the scale of the issue, and that thousands of fakes had already been sold:
"We will hunt down the perpetrators of these crimes, which have cost the system economy millions of credits."
Efforts are now underway to locate the source of these convincing fakes and put an end to their trade. The spokesperson promised that those dealing in these fake gems would be punished to the full extent of the law.
Faction Issues Festive Request
17 Dec 3301
Despite sharing a standard galactic calendar, most human societies prefer to mark the passage of days and years in relation to the stars of their home systems. But a large proportion of the galaxy's human population still observe some shared traditions, despite those traditions being rooted in the seasons of a planet many have never even visited. Of these, winter solstice festivals are perhaps the most prevalent.
This year, an organisation based in the Hel system is issuing a special appeal to commemorate the approaching winter solstice. The Hel Purple Energy Industry has issued a request for Crystalline Spheres – a commodity currently available only at Snow Moon in the Bento system. A spokesperson for the Hel Purple Energy Industry issued a brief statement:
"It might be an antiquated festival, but we believe the winter solstice is a great opportunity to unwind and spend some quality time with friends and family. And what better way to mark the occasion than to invite people to gather up snowballs – I mean, crystalline spheres – and haul them across the galaxy?"
The appeal begins today and is scheduled to run for one week.
Another Jeffress Treasure Hunt
17 Dec 3301
Eccentric billionaire Alfred Jeffress has made headlines in recent weeks with not one but two galaxy-wide treasure hunts, each of which saw the reclusive philanthropist give out enormous cash prizes. Now Jeffress has announced a third treasure hunt, and once again he has promised to reward the winner with a share of his vast personal fortune.
The event is expected to follow the same format as the previous two. A mystery object has been placed somewhere in space, and the first person to find and deliver it to a specified location will win the competition. As before, the hunt begins with a riddle, composed by Jeffress, which will lead participants to the mystery object:
"To win the prize, follow a story of kings, crowns and jewels, not tall tales told by fools. Your quest to restore the king's crown starts in the middle. Travel where all frequencies of light reside to start solving my riddle."
Jeffress has promised that this hunt will be the most challenging yet, having devised even more cryptic clues this time.
GalNet Focus on Democracy
17 Dec 3301
This weekly roundup highlights some of the minor factions pursuing the dream of democratic freedom by holding elections.
Here are 10 of the 2,891 minor factions holding elections:
LHS 6386 Blue Transport Systems
Rish Blue Travel Company
Lhou Xuang Prison Colony
HIP 12605 Empire Party
Keer Dynamic Company
Constitution Party of Daii
Jukuna Crimson United Inc
Damna Silver Travel Group
League of BD+28 413 Conservatives
Allied BD+28 413 Order
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.
Federation Triumphs over Emperor's Dawn
16 Dec 3301
When an outpost belonging to the insurgent organisation Emperor's Dawn was discovered in the Federal system of Kausalya two weeks ago, Federal President Zachary Hudson's response was swift and unequivocal. Promising to "mete out such punishment that the very fires of hell will seem but guttering candles in comparison," Hudson promptly despatched a military fleet to Kausalya. Today, Admiral Kirby of the Federal Navy confirmed that the initiative to rout the dissidents had been an unmitigated success:
"They were defiant at first, but the battle started to go our way pretty quickly, and the past week has just been a mopping-up exercise, really. I think the Federal Navy Auxiliary made a big difference – when the insurgents saw how many independent pilots we had on our side, their morale took a big hit."
In a statement, Zachary Hudson exhibited his usual confidence:
"The insurgents' incursion into Kausalya was clearly the last gasp of a dying animal. They stood no chance against our fleet, and their outpost has been utterly destroyed. I predict this is the last we will see of Emperor's Dawn."
GalNet Weekly Powers Update Incoming
16 Dec 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.
GalNet Weekly Security Digest
15 Dec 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 1,969 minor factions in lockdown:
Ammatis Values Party
League of Mannona
Purple Netcoms Industries
Matlehi Democrats
Blue Universal Company
LTT 10462 Crew
Sietae Federal Corp
People's Haithis Green Party
HIP 10492 Future
Defence Party of Pastara
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 1,740 minor factions experiencing civil unrest:
Independent Kiliwatsuki Free
Partnership of Hu Jung
Values Party of Lalande 38451
Arne Naom Galactic Industry
LTT 6278 Camorra
New Wathiparian Progressive Party
Rhibo Purple Syndicate
Grabrigpa Industry
Wolf 620 Legal Incorporated
HIP 7817 Crimson Rats
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.
Technical Issues spread to Harma and Wolf 1301
14 Dec 3301
Authorities at Gabriel Enterprise in the Harma system have reported that the station is the latest to be affected by mystifying technical problems, following a raft of malfunctions and breakdowns throughout the starport. Meanwhile, personnel at Saunders's Dive in Wolf 1301 have released a similar statement, reporting extensive technical problems over the past 24 hours. A member of the technical team at Saunders's Dive said:
"It's the same story as at those other starports – system failures, blackouts, all that stuff. At this rate, half the starports in the galaxy are going to be out of order before long. Someone needs to figure out what the hell is going on, and fast!"
We will continue to bring you up-to-the-minute reports on this issue.
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