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Recent reports from the Pleiades Sector OI-T c3-7 system indicate that the so-called Unknown Ships have begun interacting with the region’s barnacles.

Eyewitnesses report that the ships have been seen targeting the barnacles with some kind of energy beam, apparently in order to extract matter from them. Pilots have also reported that their ships and SRVs spontaneously lose power while in proximity to the Unknown Ship.

The news follows reports that the Unknown Ships have been seen at the locations of mysterious attacks in the Maia system.

We will continue to bring you up-to-the-minute reports on this issue.

After 96 days in deep space, the Mercury Seven expedition will soon return home to the Colonia system. Over the course of the expedition, participating Commanders made many new discoveries in the Orio-Persean Conflux, Wagar’s Reach and Ishtar.

The explorers involved banded together to pay tribute to the original Mercury Seven, a group of astronauts from an early spaceflight programme. At the end of their journey, they will present their findings to the Colonia Citizens Network and the wider exploration community.

The expedition is expected to reach its final destination, Colonia Dream in the Eol Prou LW-L C8-76 system, on Sunday the 11th of June 3303 at 18:00.

Admiral Trajan

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:

Nun Major Industry

Movement for Tobarci Confederacy

Imset Patron's Principles

New Rutujil People's Party

Gunwithhogg Travel Industries

HR 8250 Camorra

Param Co-operative

Maribone Silver Electronics Co

Kwatyriel and Co

Othi Silver Legal Corp.

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:

HR 8170 Brotherhood

Wolf 217 Left Party

Anduliga Empire Group

Njangamarda Empire Party

Brotherhood of Caerete

Begovans Industry

Liu Di Imperial Society

Atlantis Empire League

BD+14 2955 Republic Party

Tatapai Empire Assembly

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.

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

Here are the latest factions to experience a civil war:

Limapa Blue State Commodities

Vanayequi Independents

AG+21 1754 Citizen Party

Zelano Systems

Liberty Party of Zeessze

Zeessze Clan

Apoyota Domain

Liberty Party of LP 751-1

Leesti Alliance Union

United Chimba League

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:

Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities

Lords of Ngaliba

Coquim Industry

HIP 73428 Exchange

Chamunda Crimson Gang

Labour of Ethgreze

Fusang Fortune Commodities

Laedla and Co

United LHS 3479 Green Party

Crimson State Group

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.

The Empire and the Federation have released statements announcing the successful conclusion of their respective campaigns. Both superpowers received huge quantities of construction material over the past week, allowing them to start work on new outposts in the Pleiades region.

The Merope Expeditionary Fleet and the Pleiades Resource Enterprise have extended their gratitude to those who supported their campaigns.

Pilots who contributed to the Federal initiative can collect their rewards from PRE Logistics Support Gamma, while pilots who supported the Imperial campaign can collect their rewards from Moni's Hub.

The sixth Colonia Council migration appeal has come to an end. Hundreds of organisations took part in the campaign, delivering huge quantities of material to Jaques Station in the hope of earning a place in the Colonia Nebula.

The Council is now processing the deliveries to confirm exactly how much has been received. Once the process is complete, the Council will contact the organisations that made the largest contribution, and start work on their new outposts.

Recent reports from Jotunheim indicate that the Autocracy of Jotunheim, an Imperial-aligned organisation, has entered the system with a remit to bring it under Imperial control.

Regional authorities have opposed the incursion, and have authorised the Revolutionary Jotunheim Resistance to drive the Autocracy of Jotunheim from the system. The Revolutionary Jotunheim Resistance has also issued a call to independent combat pilots for support, promising to reward those who lend their aid. The Autocracy of Jotunheim has issued a similar plea.

Meanwhile, peace activist Jasmina Halsey has surprised commentators by placing an open order for performance enhancers, armour and military grade fabrics, which she has pledged to donate to the Revolutionary Jotunheim Resistance in support of its operation. The Yum Kamcabi Purple Life Industry is coordinating Halsey’s appeal.

Anticipating the furore her decision would cause, Halsey released the following statement:

“I know I will be criticised for intervening in this conflict. But if those who oppose this war believe it can be stopped through peaceful protest alone, they are mistaken. If we do not help the people of Jotunheim, they will lose their homeland. We cannot stand idly by.”

All three campaigns begin on the 1st of June 3303 and will run for one week. If any of the factions involved meets its targets earlier than planned, its 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:

Kokary Liberals

Groombridge 1618 Inc

Mother Gaia

Allied Ualapalor League

V886 Centauri Corporation

Nuenets Corp.

Bureau of HIP 1914 Focus

HIP 1914 Purple Universal Inc

LP 811-17 Gold Energy Partners

Natural LP 811-17 Conservatives

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 health issues among the galaxy’s minor factions.

Here are the latest factions to experience famine:

HIP 105577 Boys

Siluruba Purple Transport Ltd

Kvenland Services

Ololos Drug Empire

United Hatmehit Revolutionary Party

Hatmehit Purple Crew

HR 3954 Crew

Iptera Allied Corp.

Auste Gold Ring

Bodb Den Advanced Network

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:

HIP 105577 One

Order of Ethgreze

Zeessze Clan

Purungurawn Purple Society

HIP 1914 Purple Universal Inc

LHS 1387 Jet Mob

Camorra of Waime

HIP 15545 Gold Syndicate

Jet Major Company

HIP 9741 Incorporated

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:

Archambault Installation, Formorians

Dogmaa, Wolfberg

Gaffney Dock, HIP 16538

Griffiths Horizons, Ruchbah

Litke Mines, Wolfberg

Macgregor Orbital, Kakmbutan

Mitchell Base, HIP 19147

Schilling Dock, Huaich

Tyson Gateway, LTT 16548

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

Kwolek Mines, Bhottada

Norgay Hub, Obambori

Bykovsky Orbital, Gakiutl

Hevelius Terminal, Hatmehing

Lorenz Hub, HIP 118213