Galnet News
Powerplay: Incoming Update
28 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: Jaques Station Found!
28 Jun 3302
Two weeks ago it was reported that Jaques Station, the legendary travelling starport, had survived its attempt to jump from Gliese 1269 to Beagle Point.
Unfortunately, however, the starport's location could not be verified due to problems with its communication systems. Fragmentary messages, picked up by a number of outposts, gave hints as to what had befallen the station, but the incomplete nature of the messages left recipients with no clear idea of where it might be.
But a recent report indicates that, despite all odds, the starport has been found. An independent pilot by the name of Commander Cly happened upon the station while exploring the Eol Prou AA-A H89 Nebula. The pilot has confirmed that Jaques is in the Eol Prou RS-T d3-94 system. Commander Cly also reported that the starport is still suffering from technical issues, presumably due to Unknown-Artefact related interference.
It is hoped that Jaques will make a statement soon.
Galactic News: Weekly Security Report
27 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:
HIP 43358 Central Corp
Shona Nationalists
Birpinovit Dynasty
Crimson General PLC
Ross 986 Progressive Party
Freedom Party of Ba Pin
People's V775 Herculi Revolutionary Party
Kremainn Blue Brotherhood
Brotherhood of Daiburi
Calarum Co-op
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:
Revolutionary Zeta Aquilae Republic Party
Thrigpa Solutions
Ladabalbasa Silver Creative and Co
LHS 224 Blue Crew
Wolf 363 Blue Partnership
Nurundere Gold Mob
LFT 168 Electronics Limited
Sawahinn Nationalists
Aristocrats of Polochans
League of Harm First
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.
Freelance Report: Canonn at Full Tilt
26 Jun 3302
Following a recent statement from Admiral Maxton Price of the Federal Navy concerning Farragut Battle Cruisers in the Merope system, Dr Arcanonn of the Canonn Interstellar Research Group has responded:
"Admiral Price's authoritative assurance is most welcome. Canonneers and other researchers can hereafter refer to his words as we learn more about the barnacles, and why the Unknown Artefacts point towards Merope."
Dr Arcanonn also confirmed that barnacle sites had been located in the Witch Head Nebula, while Canonn vessels continue to search for barnacles in other nebulae.
Concluding his statement, Dr Arcanonn commented on the elusive Unknown Probes – believed to be related to Unknown Artefacts.
"We are now examining an Unknown Probe secured by my esteemed colleague Professor Monkey D Luffy. Early research indicates that it orients itself towards Merope 5 C, a site of barnacle proliferation. Obviously, Merope remains under intense scrutiny."
Commander Nicholas Powell
Galactic News: Federal Forces Triumphant
26 Jun 3302
Following three days of conflict, the Independents of Daramo have confirmed that the Federation has successfully resisted the Imperial offensive in the Daramo system. In the wake of the victory, Admiral Yorke of the Federal Navy extended his gratitude to the many pilots who supported the Federation, and added:
"Hopefully this episode will remind our enemies that they cannot simply take whatever they want. It was not so long ago that the Empire was nothing more than a gaggle of clueless colonists on Achenar 6d, while the Federation controlled over a thousand systems. The Empire should remember where it came from."
Territorial disputes between the Federation and the Empire are not uncommon, but the strength of Admiral Yorke's words, and in particular the use of "enemies", will no doubt trigger considerable debate on the current state Federation-Empire relationship.
Galactic News: Weekly Economic Report
26 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:
Federal Congress
Progressive Party of Abukunin
Natural LP 811-17 Conservatives
HIP 117865 Flag
Freedom Party of Walka
Hu Jona Natural Systems
Liberty Party of Han Xiang
Jera Social Democrats
HIP 116460 Patrons of Law
LTT 700 Front
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:
Lalande 18115 Natural Network
51 Aquilae Gold Creative Systems
Coringha Galactic Industry
Coastakal Co-op
Brani Federal Holdings
Gang of LHS 512
Epsilon Indi Party
Dominion of Sowiio
Jet Bridge Inc
Haritana Dynamic Group
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.
Galactic News: Federation Issues Rebuttal
24 Jun 3302
Admiral Maxton Price of the Federal Navy has rejected claims that Farragut Battle Cruisers stationed in Merope have made unprovoked attacks on independent pilots operating in the area.
In a statement, Admiral Price argued that the allegations were baseless, and that the Federation had not initiated any conflict:
"It is true that Federal vessels have exchanged fire with independent pilots, but these exchanges were not instigated by the Federation, and any claims to the contrary are false."
Admiral Price was asked to respond to calls from Dr Arcanonn of the Canonn Interstellar Research Group for a public inquiry into the Federal presence in Merope. He responded:
"The presence of Federal ships in Merope is entirely legitimate. If our ships are fired upon, they will respond in kind, but I can assure you that the Federation does not have a military agenda in Merope."
Galactic News: Weekly Expansion Report
24 Jun 3302
This report presents the latest data on expansion and withdrawal among the galaxy's minor factions.
Here are the latest factions to have expanded into new systems:
Gliese 58 Inc
Varangian Syndicate
Chontaiko Purple Central Prtnrs
Values Party of 16 Persei
LTT 1798 Incorporated
Parana United Commodities
Dedalo Corp. Interstellar
Independent Kongi League
League of Byeri First
Krivisci Partners
Expansions occur when a minor faction reaches a sufficient level of influence and there is a populated system within striking distance. Expansion is costly, so when a faction expands, the wealth and development level of the system it controls are temporarily reduced.
Here are the latest factions in withdrawal:
EG Union
Magn Allied Interstellar
Social Shotep Worker's Party
Narasimha Silver Raiders
Bureau of Ross 209
Green Party of Pataheimr
United 6 Andromedae Democrats
People's Blati Coalition
Pixel Bandits Security Force
Liberals of Wolf 871
Factions are considered to be in withdrawal if their level of influence within a system drops below a certain level. If the faction's influence remains low for a total of five days, the faction must leave the system entirely. If the faction manages to increase its level of influence, it remains in the system.
Galactic News: Weekly Conflict Report
23 Jun 3302
This report presents the latest data on conflict among the galaxy's minor factions.
Here are the latest factions to experience a civil war:
Aditi Jet Mafia
Diaguandri Interstellar
LHS 246 Federal Holdings
LTT 9846 Limited
Sudii Commodities
LHS 449 Central Interstellar
Fan Cechehe Worker's Party
Mafia of Chacobog
Cartel of Diaguandri
AG+21 1754 Travel PLC
Civil wars occur when minor factions compete for control of major assets such as starports. When a faction is involved in a civil war, the standard of living, development level and security level in the system it controls are temporarily reduced. Combat activities can bring a civil war to an end.
Here are the latest factions to experience war:
Alliance of Rusasaei
BD+47 2112 Holdings
CE Bootis Purple Dragons
Alrai Company
Gliese 58 Inc
Confederacy of Furbaide
Baxbakaeris Interstellar
Abazi Blue Clan
Dhrutin Purple Cartel
Varangian Syndicate
Wars occur when a minor faction invades a star system controlled by another minor faction. For the duration of the war, the standard of living, wealth level and security level in the disputed system are reduced. Combat activity between the two warring factions determines the outcome of the conflict. If neither faction succeeds in dominating the other, the war ends in a ceasefire.
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.
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