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The Buckyball Race Club has announced the winners of the Kick the Alien (and Run like Hell) race.

First place was taken by Commander Nookie Mr.Smith with a time of 6 minutes 43 seconds, second place was claimed by Commander Raijiin, who completed the circuit in 6 minutes 56 seconds, and third place was taken by Commander Relooops, who finished the race in 7 minutes and 35 seconds.

The Buckyball Racing Club has extended its thanks to those who took part, and apologised to members of the Apocalyptican Faith, who consider the crash site sacred. The organisation insisted that no permanent damage was done, and all race banners, track markers, hot dog stands and tyre tracks have been removed.

Alec Turner

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

Here are the latest factions to experience a civil war:

New 31 Aquilae Green Party

HIP 5712 State Corp.

Eravate Life Services

V886 Centauri Corporation

Purungurawn Purple Society

Alpha Centauri Gold Brotherhood

Traditional Siluruba Autocracy

Marquis du HIP 110867

Partnership of GD 215

People's Changthini for Equality

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:

Ross 754 Labour

Laedla and Co

Green Party of HIP 103138

GCRV 4654 State Interstellar

Kokary Liberals

United LHS 3479 Green Party

Coalition of Ngaliba

Crimson State Group

Junga Patron's Principles

Eranin Peoples Party

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.

Dr Lewis Chapman, CEO of the Starship Enterprises Corporation, has announced plans to transform the LP 339-7 system into a popular tourist destination.

To achieve this, the Starship Enterprises Corporation intends to establish a wildlife reserve on the planet LP 339-7 4 A. The reserve will be occupied by various cloned Earth animals, genetically tailored to suit their environments, created by the Starship Enterprises Corporation.

In support of this project, the corporation has placed an open order for progenitor cells, animal monitors, aquaponic systems, atmospheric processors, land enrichment systems and advanced medicines. The organisation has also placed a kill order on all wanted ships operating in LP 339-7, to ensure that those contributing commodities to the campaign can do so safely.

The campaign begins on the 15th of December 3302 and will run for one week.

Aeternitas Industries has announced that its campaign to clear the Aeternitas system of agitators has been a success. Hundreds of pilots responded to the appeal, taking to their ships to eliminate the criminals operating in the system.

Authorities in Aeternitas have extended their gratitude to those who participated in the operation.

Rewards for those who contributed to the initiative are now available for collection at Houtman City.

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

Here are the latest factions to hold elections:

Coquim Industry

Junga Interstellar

Sol Workers' Party

Modgud Commodities

Ngaledi Federal Corporation

Inupiates Patrons of Law

Blue Dynamic Group

LP 811-17 Gold Energy Partners

Fawaol Patrons of Law

Barnard's Star Alliance

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

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:

Beltrami's Claim, Wolf 1509

Bondarek Orbital, Munfayl

Chargaff Port, 20 Ophiuchi

Dogmaa, Wolfberg

Frobisher Terminal, Yimakuapa

Gurragchaa Gateway, Warkushanui

Haack Gateway, Halbangaay

Irens Dock, Manite

Korolyov Hub, Arawere

Liwei Gateway, 63 G. Capricorni

Maia Point, Maia

Obsidian Orbital, Maia

Onnes Gateway, LFT 37

Rutan Terminal, Scirtoq

Solovyev Port, HIP 8865

Tall Enterprise, Ngalia

Tarelkin Dock, LP 462-19

Vela Port, Amarak

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

Finney Dock, Eleu

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

Roentgen Hub, LFT 37

Trevithick Dock, LHS 3447

Birkhoff Station, Chnemine

Harris Claim, Tomas

Phillips Terminal, CD-72 190

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

Here are the latest factions to experience famine:

HIP 8593 Empire League

Kvenland Services

Groombridge 1618 Inc

LHS 1387 Jet Mob

Khakum Prison Colony

Family of HIP 106213

Barnard's Star Alliance

LTT 8856 Gold Brotherhood

HIP 305 Nationalists

HIP 114044 Crew

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:

Left Party of HIP 43845

Zeessze Clan

Labour of Ethgreze

Fusang Fortune Commodities

Siluruba Purple Transport Ltd

HIP 19773 Shared

Ololos Drug Empire

Uszaa Society

Traditional Auste Dominion

HIP 14759 Guardians of Tradition

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.

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 the economic health of the galaxy's minor factions.

Here are the latest factions to experience an economic boom:

Colanja Gold Power Services

Uru Federal Interstellar

Avan Labour Union

Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities

Union of Wolf 359

Coalition of Ngaliba

Lords of Ngaliba

Potriti Gold Mafia

Coquim Industry

Orrere Ring

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:

Brotherhood of LP 98-132

The Pilots Federation

Alacha Purple Society

49 Arietis Left Party

LHS 4031 Ring

Hotototo Stakeholders

Gabri Silver General Limited

HIP 1572 Limited

Citizen Party of Anotchi

Lopocareni United

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.

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:

Vanayequi Independents

Durius Dominion

HR 8170 Brotherhood

Djabe Order

Jaques

Revolutionary Abazates Democrats

Partnership of Triviatii

Lampade Empire Party

HIP 27371 Empire League

Wolf 718 Comms Solutions

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:

Crimson State Group

Iptera Allied Corp.

Nahua Citizens' Forum

Social Bakaduninka Future

HIP 113100 Silver Ring1

Firdaus Transport Company

HIP 114044 Empire Group

Lao Zi Blue Fortune Corp.

Peng Dung Jet Creative Network

Karsha Empire Consulate

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.