Galnet News

A spokesperson for The Children of Raxxla has announced that its appeal for exploration data has received the enthusiastic support of the galactic community, which delivered large quantities of astronomical data to Sereborv Terminal over the past two weeks. A competing initiative from the Federation proved less popular with the galactic community.

In a brief statement, the spokesperson thanked those who had contributed to the initiative, and continued to say:

"We know there are secrets buried in this data. We only hope we can unlock them in time."

Pilots who contributed to the initiative are now free to collect their rewards from Sereborv Terminal in the HR 6421 system.

A spokesperson for Tchernobog Free has announced that its appeal for consumer goods has been enthusiastically received by the galactic community, resulting in a huge quantity of deliveries to Vancouver Ring, the organisation's base of operations.

The support of the galactic community allowed Tchernobog Free to keep up with the incredibly high demand ushered in by last Friday's competitive one-day deals.

In a statement, the spokesperson said:

"I'd all but given up. I just couldn't see how we'd get the goods in time. But then a ship docked at Vancouver Ring, groaning under the weight of its cargo. And then another, and another."

"To the pilots who came to our aid, I just want to say – you saved my life!"

Pilots who contributed to the initiative can now collect their rewards from Vancouver Ring in the Tchernobog system.

As the end of the galactic year draws near and people throughout the galaxy start preparing for their end-of-year celebrations, the People's Tutumu Confederacy has announced a special seasonal event.

A spokesperson for the organisation released a brief statement.

"We have placed an open order for gold, pyrophyllite, and mineral oil, and in keeping with the spirit of the season we are offering generous premiums for these items. Additionally, every pilot who brings us these goods will be automatically entered into a prize draw, giving them the opportunity to win a range of fantastic prizes."

"The more you contribute, the better your chance of winning!"

The campaign will run from the 1st to the 16th of December 3302. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

This report presents the latest data on democratic activity among the galaxy's minor factions.

Here are the latest factions to hold elections:

Order of Ethgreze

GCRV 4654 State Interstellar

Junga Interstellar

The Pilots Federation

Independents of Mildeptu

Liaedin Electronics PLC

Jet Fortune Exchange

Blue Dynamic Group

Constitution Party of Palengue

LP 811-17 Gold Energy Partners

Elections occur when two minor factions with a similar political structure resolve a conflict over ownership and influence within a system.

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.

This report presents the latest data on health issues among the galaxy's minor factions.

Here are the latest factions to experience famine:

Social Zaragas Independents

GCRV 4654 State Interstellar

AG+21 1754 Citizen Party

Ololos Drug Empire

Waime Worker's Party

Chukchair Fortune Group

Totegafook Posse

HIP 115314 aristocrats

League of Machimi Front

HIP 15545 Gold Syndicate

When a faction is affected by famine the standard of living in the system it controls temporarily decreases. Combat activity has no effect on influence while a famine is active. Completing food-trade missions can bring a famine to an end.

Here are the latest factions to experience an outbreak:

Social Zaragas Independents

LTT 377 Purple General Corp.

HIP 19773 Shared

Bubii Rats

Uszaa Society

Allied Ualapalor League

Iptera Allied Corp.

Dragons of HIP 1914

HIP 14759 Guardians of Tradition

Ngandrusa Purple Boys

When a faction is affected by an outbreak the standard of living in the system it controls temporarily decreases. Combat activity has no effect on influence while an outbreak is active. Completing medicine-supply missions can bring an outbreak to an end.

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:

Brotherhood of LP 98-132

Potriti Gold Mafia

Leaders of BD-08 2963

Barnard's Star Alliance

WISE 0855-0714 Gold Gang

Imenhit Limited

Movement for LHS 463 Values Party

Xuanduna Silver Allied PLC

Social LP 510-10 Future

Tomas Union

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:

Kini Drug Empire

Quator Ring

Bhotho Rats

Xihe Purple Brothers

Segoveduwa Empire Party

Aulin Focus

Imenhit Limited

BD+14 2955 Republic Party

Diaguthivar Dynasty

Nobles of HIP 69783

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.

This report presents the latest data on starports experiencing technical issues as a result of Unknown-Artefact related interference.

The following starports are currently closed:

Akiyama Hub, Shorodo

Baudin Landing, Lyncis Sector MC-V b2-1

Beltrami's Claim, Wolf 1509

Bondarek Orbital, Munfayl

Chargaff Port, 20 Ophiuchi

Dogmaa, Wolfberg

Finney Dock, Eleu

Gurragchaa Gateway, Warkushanui

Haack Gateway, Halbangaay

Irens Dock, Manite

Korolyov Hub, Arawere

Liwei Gateway, 63 G. Capricorni

Maia Point, Maia

Obsidian Orbital, Maia

Rutan Terminal, Scirtoq

Solovyev Port, HIP 8865

Tall Enterprise, Ngalia

Tarelkin Dock, LP 462-19

von Bellingshausen Port, Almar

Wright City, Elli

The following starports continue to experience technical issues:

Alexander Freeport, HIP 18843

Bloch Vision, Loperada

Carter Port, Rhea

Cayley Landing, Atroan

Donaldson Retreat, Rajuar

Frobac's Hope, Difu

Gilmour Orbiter, Tau Ceti

Kooi Gateway, G 190-28

Li Qing Jao, Sol

Manakov Survey, Aeduci

Noctrach-Ihazevich Research Facility, Pleiades Sector AB-W b2-4

Panshin Port, Heikegani

Roberts Port, CD-52 9732

Spring Gateway, LHS 215

Trevithick Dock, LHS 3447

Meanwhile, the following starports are on the brink of closure:

Vela Port, Amarak

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:

Colanja Gold Power Services

Limapa Blue State Commodities

Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities

Union of Wolf 359 Labour

Ngaliba Blue Camorra

Coalition of Ngaliba

Lords of Ngaliba

Potriti Gold Mafia

Eravate Network

Eravate Life Services

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:

Zaragas Energy Corp.

HIP 111755 Gold Cartel

HIP 118311 Posse

LTT 537 Future

Drug Empire of Caeresi

Vasho Mafia

Lambda-1 Tucanae Progressive Party

Velnambang Rats

Salibi Mafia

Rautandji Gold Partnership

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.

Since the Pilots Federation endorsed passenger flights and the Beluga luxury liner entered the market, the tourism industry has boomed. Commander Duck of Death, a seasoned explorer, took this reporter on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the far side of the galaxy.

Our journey took us to the Black in Green Nebula, Sagittarius A* and the Red and Green Glory Nebula, as well as a planetary ring with a staggering 54 million kilometre radius. But that wasn't all.

"I've been planning to go to Beagle Point for a few months," said Duck of Death. "Since I'm on the original roster, I feel I have an obligation to complete the expedition."

Spirits were high as we traversed the abyss and entered the Solitude Void, but as the bright lights of the core dwindled, I could sense the primordial fear building. Finally, we reached Beagle Point. Before us was the entire Milky Way, farther away than ever, and behind us...the rest of the universe. We were standing on the edge of infinity.

Morris Cowley

Freelance Reporter, Elite Travel Writers' Cooperative