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Galactic News: Ishmael Palin Describes Kidnapping
14 Mar 3302
It has now been over a week since Professor Ishmael Palin and his research team were rescued from a criminal syndicate known as the Blue Hand Gang. Since then, there has been considerable speculation about who might be responsible for the abduction. Although the Blue Hand Gang has been known to trade in human cargo, to date it has not been connected to any kidnapping operations. It is therefore assumed that the gang merely purchased Professor Palin and his colleagues from those responsible for the abduction.
With Professor Palin now having made a full recovery, he released a statement concerning the nature of his ordeal:
"To describe the experience as traumatic would be an understatement. One moment our ship was cruising through space, the next, all hell was breaking loose. A klaxon sounded and our vessel banked sharply. Then I heard an explosion and peered out of the viewport just in time to see our escort ships disappear in a ball of flame. It was immediately clear to me that our assailants were no mere pirates. I felt our ship slow and then stop as it was drawn into the belly of our attackers' vessel. Then the hull was carved open and a handful of black-clad figures poured in. I was unconscious within moments."
"I woke in a darkened room, strapped to a chair. They interrogated me for days, although it was only later that I was able to establish how much time had passed, as it was impossible to keep track of days in my windowless cell. My interrogators were careful never to show me their faces, but I remember the nature of the interrogation clearly enough. Why was I researching the Unknown Artefacts? Who had I shared the information with? I explained that most of what I knew was already a matter of public record, but that did not satisfy them. They were convinced I was withholding something."
"I soon realised my abductors intended to kill me. Presently I was given an injection, and I felt darkness descend. I assumed I had been poisoned, but I now realise I had simply been given a sedative. The next thing I knew, I was lying in a bed in the medical wing at Wilkes Orbital."
Professor Palin was asked if he had any theories about who his abductors might be.
"I do not know the name of their organisation, but I know what they represent: control, oppression, and the obviation of civil liberties. Such organisations have existed for millennia - the banner under which they march is immaterial."
Freelance Report: Eating Your Words
14 Mar 3302
Controversial chef Oliver Gordon was humiliated yesterday when he lost his battle over the 'PanGalactic' trademark. The cordon bleu has been forced to close his restaurant to meet spiralling legal costs.
The case began when the Pan Galactic Mining Corp issued a writ demanding that Gordon change the name of his 'PanGalactic' restaurant and pay substantial damages for infringing on intellectual property.
A spokesperson for the Pan Galactic Mining Corp released the following statement:
"The Pan Galactic Mining Corp has a right to defend its brand, but we are disappointed that Chef Gordon did not accept our offer to become our preferred catering partner."
Gordon gave a characteristically colourful response:
"I'm the galaxy's greatest artisan chef and I will not degrade my art for anyone. I'd rather eat a printed hotdog than work for Pan Galactic making sandwiches for business seminars."
Commander Matzov and Commander Gan
Zaonce Market Circular | Interstellar Press
Freelance Report: Midweek Buckyball Madness
14 Mar 3302
With less than a week until the Spring Break race, the Buckyball Racing Club is running a short 'Midweek Madness' event to get racers warmed up.
'Buckey Ball Raleigh' is a fuel-restricted race from Buckey Ring in NLTT 57216, via Ball Dock in CD-37 641, to Raleigh Orbital in Ross 720. The race is open to all but will run for just three days, from the 15th to the 17th March 3302.
Commander furrycat
Galactic News: Weekly Economic Report
14 Mar 3302
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 10,718 minor factions currently enjoying an economic boom:
Wawal Partners
New Gamma Leporis Alliance
LP 376-62 Collective
New Wardaliti Future
Hernir Left Party
Ibormbu for Equality
Camunab Citizens' Forum
LP 864-1 Purple Legal Industry
LP 869-42 Drug Empire
LTT 9850 Crimson Partnership
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 472 factions currently experiencing economic bust:
People's Kehperi People's Party
Labour of Ghimr
HIP 114472 Limited
Orishpucho Jet Hand Gang
Tiburnat Gold Society
Iota Pictoris A Syndicate
Velingai Blue Society
HIP 60902 Fortune Company
Cartel of Diaguandri
HIP 20342 Jet Syndicate
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.
Galactic News: Weekly Expansion List
12 Mar 3302
Each week, GalNet presents a list of 10 of the 1,223 minor factions currently expanding into new systems.
Ryujingit Silver Hand Gang
CD-65 76 Empire Pact
LP 58-247 Silver State Corp
Biataxo Coalition
Mirnga Monarchy
Friends of Varramool
Ofaye Aibe League
Kruger 60 Free
Karasiginn Co
LP 466-235 Fortune Corporation
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.
Freelance Report: Buckyball Spring Break Controversy
11 Mar 3302
Accusations of reckless endangerment have been levelled at the Buckyball Racing Club regarding its upcoming Spring Break chauffeurs event. Commander Seneh, the event organiser, had this to say:
"This event is a community outreach programme. There will be no 'first place' or prizes. While it is true that the club will give performance scores to participating pilots, those scores will be based on the happiness and safety of the escorted students, not on distance travelled or speed."
She continued: "All participants are Pilots Federation members, but some are still provisional, myself included! We appreciate that having a documented safety rating from a Grant Academics sanctioned event will help our careers, so we intend to respect our passengers and fly with the utmost care."
Veteran Buckyball pilots will escort students from the Exigus campus of Grant Academics to the biggest tourism hotspots in the region between the 18th and 26th of March.
Commander Jak
Buckyball Racing Club
Galactic News: Weekly Conflict Report
11 Mar 3302
This weekly transmission lists some of the systems currently in conflict around the galaxy, based on the latest data.
Here are 10 of the 15,331 minor factions involved in a civil war:
HIP 25359 Democrats
HIP 25359 Universal Company
Luan Yun Di Holdings
Luan Yun Di Dominion
Dugnatlehi United Inc
People's Dugnatlehi Resistance
Rudranbarii Jet Major Int
Rudranbarii Jet Raiders
Independents of Koleti
Koleti Purple Dynamic Co
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 6,805 minor factions at war:
New Nyikamana Defence Force
Beledos Partners
Workers of Nyani Confederacy
Gommatchal Silver Brotherhood
New Uchagan Coalition
Leaders of HIP 105629
Laumas Major Industry
40 Ceti Power Co
Shenich Imperial Society
LFT 1667 Gold Cartel
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.
Galactic News: Lave Radio Campaign Comes to an End
10 Mar 3302
The Lave Radio Network has announced that its campaign to create a new interstellar transmitter has been a resounding success. The galactic community responded enthusiastically to the campaign, delivering large quantities of Cherbones Blood Crystals to Lave Station for use in the new transmitter. In a brief statement, the network extended its gratitude to those who supported the campaign:
"We would like to thank all those who responded to our appeal, and helped to keep us broadcasting. We promise to take better care of this transmitter, and not to use its parts to fix the vending machine."
The Lave Radio Network confirmed that the new transmitter would be operational within a matter of hours.
Community Goal: Canonn Launches Outpost Campaign
10 Mar 3302
The Canonn Interstellar Research Group has launched a campaign to construct a state-of-the-art research outpost in the Col 285 Sector IX-T d3-43 system to support its ongoing research into the Unknown Artefacts. As part of this initiative, the organisation has placed an open order for palladium, promising to generously reward pilots who deliver the necessary materials to Thompson Dock in the Varati system.
A spokesperson for the Canonn released a statement to the media:
"Given the failure of Professor Palin's recent attempt to establish a research outpost in the Maia system, I am aware that certain sections of the galactic community may receive our request with scepticism. But the fact is that the study of the Unknown Artefacts is still of great importance, and it is essential that a dedicated research outpost be established, far from the civilian population, where they can be safely investigated."
The campaign begins on the 10th of March 3302 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.
Community Goal: Expanding the Federal Fleet
10 Mar 3302
Federal President Zachary Hudson has announced plans to create a new arm of the Federal Navy known as the People's Navy, supported by local corporations rather than Federal taxation. The Navy will be established with a new Farragut Battle Cruiser, to be added to the 54th fleet. The new vessel will be capable of transporting multiple Federal Corvettes in addition to boasting an array of heavy weaponry. Captain G.C. Richards, who is overseeing construction of the new ship, issued a brief statement to the media:
"This new battle cruiser will occupy a significant role in the Federal Navy, strengthening our borders and enhancing the profile of our armed forces. In the interest of completing production as efficiently as possible, we have authorised the Beta Hydri Corporation to reimburse pilots who deliver essential supplies to our base of operations at Stevenson Base. This is an opportunity for those loyal to the Federation to support a vitally important initiative."
The campaign begins on the 10th of March 3302 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.
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