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Galactic News: EG Pilots win Wildcard Competition
22 Jun 3302
The third and final heat of the Dangerous Games Wildcard competition is over.
For this stage of the competition, pilots were asked to fill their cargo holds with conductive fabrics and deliver them to Tartarus Point for their chosen faction. Hundreds of pilots participated in the event, eager to help their faction secure a place in the Dangerous Games. But ultimately it was the EG Pilots that accumulated the most conductive fabrics and once again claimed victory.
With the competition over, the results of each heat have been reviewed to determine which faction received the most support over the course of the campaign. The final result indicates that the winner of the Dangerous Games Wildcard competition is, perhaps unsurprisingly, the EG Pilots.
The EG Pilots will now enter the Dangerous Games, competing with the Alliance Elite Diplomatic Corps, the Border Coalition, GalCop, the Interstellar Communist Union and the Social Eleu Progressive Party for the right to join the ranks of the galaxy's most powerful.
Trinity Avon, a reporter for The Sovereign, commented on what has proved to be a dramatic competition:
"Each faction has enjoyed its share of success, but ultimately there could be only one winner. The EG Pilots have proved they can attract considerable support, but does that mean they can go toe to toe with the likes of the Alliance Elite Diplomatic Corps and the Social Eleu Progressive Party? Only time will tell."
The Dangerous Games will begin on the 30th of June.
Galactic News: Utopian Campaign Concludes
22 Jun 3302
A spokesperson for the technologically progressive enclave Utopia confirmed that its appeal for exploration data has reached a successful conclusion. In a statement, the spokesperson confirmed that the campaign received the enthusiastic support of the galactic community, resulting in large quantities of fresh exploration data.
Simguru Pranav Antal, leader of Utopia and architect of the initiative, released a brief statement to the media:
"My thanks go to those who took the time to support this campaign. The data you have provided will now be analysed, and with luck it will tell us more about what happens to the many spacefarers who disappear every day, every week, every year. How many are abducted? How many run out of fuel, far from home? And how many simply disappear without explanation? Your data will help us answer these questions."
Pilots who contributed to the initiative are now free to collect their rewards from Terry Port in the Garoku system.
Community Goal: The Battle of Daramo
22 Jun 3302
The Daramo system is currently under Federal control, but recent reports indicate that both Imperial and independent forces – the latter under the rule of Pirate King Archon Delaine – are attempting to wrest power from the Federation.
The Federation is evidently not about to capitulate. In a statement, Admiral Yorke of the Federal Navy said:
"The Daramo system is of considerable strategic value to the Federation, and we will not surrender it without a fight. We have issued an emergency call to all Federation-aligned pilots – you are needed in Daramo!"
The Empire, predictably, has responded in kind. Captain Danvers of the Imperial Navy said:
"In the interest of the wellbeing of the citizens of Daramo, it is imperative that Imperial law be instated as soon as possible. If the Federation is allowed to retain control of the system, the people of Daramo will be sure to suffer."
The Independents of Daramo have stepped in to coordinate operations on behalf of the Federation, while the Vaka Citizens of Tradition have been authorised to oversee the Imperial campaign. Both factions have set out week-long operations to take control of the system, which will begin on the 23rd of June 3302.
Galactic News: Weekly Democracy Report
22 Jun 3302
This report presents the latest data on democratic activity among the galaxy's minor factions.
Here are the latest factions to hold elections:
Lushertha Silver General Ind
Meropis Empire Pact
Justice Party of CD-60 31
Kacomam Empire Group
Valteki Alliance
Er Longs Electronics Inc
New Kachiri Progressive Party
Gommat Defence Party
Bhare Empire Pact
Bullpop PLC
Elections occur when two minor factions with a similar political structure resolve a conflict over ownership and influence within a system.
Powerplay: Incoming Update
21 Jun 3302
At 7.00 am tomorrow morning (GMT), the monitoring of powers' activities will go offline for a short period while the latest data is assembled. Pilots who operate for one of the powers should deliver any cargo or vouchers before this time to ensure their activities are registered.
Galactic News: Weekly Security Report
20 Jun 3302
This report presents the latest data on the security status of the galaxy's minor factions.
Here are the latest factions to experience a lockdown:
Hirapa Empire League
LHS 2764a Blue Vision Int
Nang Ta-khian Jet Pirates
New LPM 746 Labour
Anali Ltd
Vaccae Silver Major Organisation
Defence Party of Garitio
Unionists of Shenggan
New HIP 14760 Liberals Independent
Pan Transport and Co
When a faction experiences a lockdown, the security rating of the system it controls temporarily increases and the system's wealth temporarily decreases. Bounty hunting activity can shorten the lockdown period.
Here are the latest factions to experience civil unrest:
Caspatsuria Imperial Society
Santupik Electronics Commodities
Orom Djugua Comms Services
Sha Gigas Citizen Party
Kaukamine Vision Industry
Gun as one
Flousop Silver Fortune Network
LFT 37 Blue Natural Corp.
Natural Toolfa Nationalists
Mafia of Jen Elabog
Civil unrest is the result of illegal activity. When a faction is affected by civil unrest, the standard of living in the system it controls temporarily decreases, as does the system's wealth. Combat missions and activities can bring civil unrest to an end.
Galactic News: Weekly Economic Report
19 Jun 3302
This report presents the latest data on the economic health of the galaxy's minor factions.
Here are the latest factions to experience an economic boom:
Official Darkates Freedom Party
Adeo Vision Industries
Condovichs Purple Partnership
Kappa Fornacis Industry
Kitche Citizens' Forum
Official Clayakarma Defence Force
Jeterait Bridge Interstellar
Jera Nationalists
Social Megrez Labour
Kakas Flag
Boom is usually the result of consistent trade profit and completed trade contracts. When a faction experiences a boom, the wealth of the system it controls temporarily increases and trade missions completed in the system have double the effect on influence. The faction's influence may also increase. Booms typically last until they naturally expire.
Here are the latest factions to experience an economic bust:
Procyon Incorporated
Bunuson Crimson Natural Inc
Clota Nationalists
Anototo Gold Family
HIP 99551 Jet Central Inc
Mannodava Holdings
38 Lyncis Drug Empire
Abukunin Corporation
78 Ursae Majoris Blue Boys
Reynhardt IntelliSys
When a faction experiences a bust, the wealth of the system it controls is temporarily reduced and the faction's influence is temporarily diminished. Trade actions do not contribute to boom while a bust is active. A bust typically has to run its course before ending.
Freelance Report: Escalation in Merope?
17 Jun 3302
Following reports of unprovoked assaults on Canonn vessels from Farragut Battle Cruisers in the Merope system, Dr Arcanonn of the Canonn Interstellar Research Group has released the following statement:
"This is a regrettable misstep, and I invite the Federation to explain how these battle cruisers can represent anything other than militarised resource denial. The presence of gun emplacements by as-yet unknown parties was already a cause for concern, and this worrying development smacks of gunboat diplomacy."
At least eight Farragut Battle Cruisers are understood to have been sighted in Merope, all identified as Federal.
Dr Arcanonn continued: "I am morally compelled to insist on a public inquiry examining the deployment of warships to a system that plays home to an insufficiently understood phenomenon."
Commander Nicholas Powell
Freelance Report: Formidine Rifters Seek Help
17 Jun 3302
The Formidine Rifters are an unlikely collective of explorers from various backgrounds, systems and factional allegiances who have put aside their political differences to work together toward a common goal. For several months, they have been working together to map the region between the two farthest galactic arms just past the Heart and Soul Nebula.
Commander Finn McMillan of the Earth Expeditionary Fleet, one of the many Rifters devoted to this project, addressed the galactic exploration community today:
"We would like to invite all explorers dedicated to expanding human knowledge to join us in the Formidine Rift. We have reason to believe that there is something beyond the galactic arm that may change humanity's view of the cosmos, but we simply need more eyes, ears and minds to help us unravel this mystery."
Jaiotu
Freelance Report: Project Endurance
17 Jun 3302
On the 10th of February 3301, two Faulcon DeLacy Cobras were launched from Allen Platform in the Dijkstra system. Piloted by Commander Dr Simms and Commander Sid Solo, the ships were fitted for an endurance attempt unlike any other. Now, more than 16 months later and having circumnavigated the galactic core, they are about to return to inhabited space.
There have been many changes since they left. Software updates now allow plotting routes of 1,000 light years at a time, improved communications and wing dynamics have facilitated the sharing of exploration data in a manner unprecedented before their departure, and planetary landings are now authorised. Indeed, neither ship is fitted for SRV activity.
What are their feelings as they approach the human sphere? "I'm not sure," said Dr Simms. "I'm worried about docking at a space station again. It's been so long since I saw anything other than stars and distant worlds, I'm not sure I remember how to land."
Commander Sid Funkleton
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