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Three of the five individuals responsible for the recent theft of meta-alloys from Darnielle's Progress have been positively identified, following analysis of starport security footage. Remarkably, one of the perpetrators has been acknowledged as Commander Salomé, also known as Kahina Tijani Loren.

Loren was sentenced to life imprisonment last year for the attempted murder of Admiral Denton Patreus, but when her convoy was destroyed en route to Koontz Asylum it was assumed she had been killed.

Responding to the news, Imperial authorities promptly placed a galaxy-wide bounty on Salomé to the tune of 500,000 credits.

Meanwhile, Princess Aisling Duval released a brief statement:

"Commander Salomé is a disgraced senator and a convicted murderer. She incites violence wherever she goes, and in the interest of public safety she must be stopped. I urge all those loyal to the Empire to deliver justice to this criminal."

Salomé's accomplices have been identified as former MetaDrive employee Raan Corsen – previously believed deceased – and former Junior Alliance operative Tsu Annabelle Singh. The Empire has placed sizeable bounties on both individuals.

Imperial military sources issued the following advice to those interested in pursuing these bounties:

"These individuals should be considered armed and dangerous. Make no attempt to communicate with them. Shoot on sight. Visual evidence of a target's death will guarantee the relevant bounty."

Salomé's current location is unknown, but she is believed to have fled the core systems.

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

Potriti Gold Mafia

Zelano Systems

Fusang Fortune Commodities

Vanayequi Independents

Eravate Life Services

AG+21 1754 Citizen Party

Eranin Peoples Party

Purungurawn Purple Society

United Hatmehit Revolutionary Party

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:

Colanja Gold Power Services

Ross 754 Labour

G 41-14 Purple Travel Solutions

Kokary Holdings

Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities

Limapa Blue State Commodities

Lords of Ngaliba

HIP 8593 Empire League

Coquim Industry

Kini Drug Empire

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.

Authorities in the Lidpar system have reported a sharp increase in the number of criminals operating in the area. Reports indicate that the agitators are attacking pilots travelling in the system, disrupting trade and generally spreading discord.

To counter this threat, the Union of Lidpar Green Party has placed a kill order on all wanted ships operating in the Lid system, and has promised to reward pilots who deliver bounty vouchers to Carlisle Station. In addition, the Union of Lidpar Green Party has promised to reward pilots who deliver battle weapons, reactive armour, and advanced medicines to Carlisle Station in the Lidpar system, to support local security forces.

The campaign begins on 23rd of March 3303 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

A spokesperson for the Alectrona Imperial Society has announced that its appeal for construction materials has reached a successful conclusion.

Hundreds of independent pilots supported the operation, and the Alectrona Imperial Society will be able to begin construction of an outpost in the Andhrimi system at some point in the future.

A spokesperson for the Alectrona Imperial Society thanked those who supported the operation. Pilots who contributed to the initiative can now collect their rewards from Yurchikhin Station in the Andhrimi system.

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

Here are the latest factions to hold elections:

Ruchbah Industry

Laedla and Co

Delphin Blue Federal PLC

Union of Wolf 359 Labour

Junga Interstellar

Nuenets Corp.

Marquis du HIP 110867

CD-37 641 Empire Pact

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.

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:

Official Darkates Freedom Party

HIP 8593 Empire League

Kvenland Services

Left Party of HIP 43845

HIP 19773 Shared

Ololos Drug Empire

LTT 1349 Transport Industry

Aonghus Co

LHS 1387 Jet Mob

Conservatives of HIP 41984

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:

Official Darkates Freedom Party

Order of Ethgreze

Zeessze Cla

Kvenland Services

HIP 5712 State Corp.

Junga Patron's Principles

FK5 2550 PLC

Jamatia Central Corp.

Green Party of Dulos

Mooramoora Union Party

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 starports experiencing technical issues as a result of Unknown-Artefact related interference.

The following starports are currently closed:

Bolotov Gateway, Arakwibut

Bowell Port, Itzamnets

Cardano Port, Jormor

Cayley Landing, Atroan

Eckford Prospect, Naitis

Gaffney Dock, HIP 16538

Grego Reach, Pentin

Schilling Dock, Huaich

Schwann Hub, Wikanawal

Smith Port, HIP 106072

Yeliseyev Beacon, Nican

The following starports continue to experience technical issues:

Alexander Freeport, HIP 18843

Amnuel Dock, Kwiamoni

Bondarek Orbital, Munfayl

Ford Dock, Naitis

Hillary Silo, HR 8474

Kooi Gateway, G 190-28

Melvin Hub, GD 1192

Priest Survey, HIP 19147

Saberhagen Ring, Devata Baru

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

Hermite Dock, Fan Cechehe

Macgregor Orbital, Kakmbutan

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:

Zaragas Energy Corp.

Liaedin Mafia

WISE 0855-0714 Gold Gang

Opala Power Commodities

Lokitaka Mu Silver Universal Net

Monoto Worker's Party

Chick Ek Partnership

Afli Patron's Principles

G 180-18 Jet Society

Alliance of HIP 13269

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

Delta Pavonis Vision Services

Xihe Purple Brothers

Segoveduwa Empire Party

Nationalists of Aulin

Aulin Focus

HIP 111755 Commodities

Nationals of Algreit

Yenistani Commodities

Saisiyat Patron's Principles

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 the economic health of the galaxy's minor factions.

Here are the latest factions to experience an economic boom:

Social Zaragas Independents

Brani Federal Holdings

New 31 Aquilae Green Party

G 41-14 Purple Travel Solutions

Ruchbah Industry

Kokary Holdings

Eravate Network

Brotherhood of LP 98-132

Zeessze Clan

Delphin Blue Federal PLC

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:

Coalition of Ngaliba

Autocracy of Phi Gruis

Partnership of LHS 2819

League of Ross 1015

Atroan Gold Gang

Huaich Independents

Liberate Ceos

G 239-25 Alliance

People's Perendi Future

Wirangu Life Co

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.