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In recent weeks, a number of programmes have been launched to gather further information about the Thargoids. While the Federation has established an outpost in HIP 17692 to monitor Thargoid activity, independent organisation Abroin Universal PLC recently completed a campaign to amass material for a research centre in the Pleiades Nebula.

But not everyone believes such initiatives represent the best way to proceed, with a growing number of voices calling for an inter-superpower initiative that consolidates existing knowledge and resources.

Now these individuals are about to have their wishes granted. At a hastily convened press conference in the Sorbago system, Professor Alba Tesreau of the Achenar Research Council announced that a confederacy of scientists from the Empire, Federation and Alliance has united to establish a new organisation: Aegis. The organisation’s remit will be to gather further intelligence on the Thargoids and coordinate all future research.

Professor Tesreau said:

“While I applaud recent efforts to learn more about the Thargoids, we can achieve far more by working together. It is imperative that we coordinate our efforts, and share our knowledge and expertise. That is what Aegis has been created to achieve.”

“Naturally, the cold war between the Federation and the Empire has complicated efforts to make this initiative a reality. Fortunately, while there may be antagonism between our governments, there is a strong desire for collaboration and cooperation within the scientific community.”

Having received substantial funding from all three superpowers, Aegis will soon establish its first research outpost in the Pleiades Nebula.

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

Here are the latest factions to experience a civil war:

Zelano Systems

Kokary Liberals

Junga Interstellar

Chamunda Crimson Gang

LHS 3479 Interstellar

AG+21 1754 Citizen Party

Liberty Party of LP 751-1

Allied FK5 2550 Autocracy

Liaedin Mafia

LHS 1387 Jet Mob

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:

Order of Ethgreze

Brotherhood of LP 98-132

Laedla and Co

Crimson State Group

Bureau of HIP 1914 Focus

39 Tauri Interstellar

Liberals of Delta Pavonis

HIP 9610 Jet Legal Systems

Alioth Pro-Alliance Group

Gitxsan Limited

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 Hehe system have reported that conflict has erupted between Hehe Federal Interstellar and Hehe Camorra. System security forces have confirmed that the fighting began several hours ago and has escalated rapidly since then.

The conflict is understood to be territorial in nature, with both factions eager to take control of Hehe. Both sides have issued calls for support, and have pledged to reward combat pilots who rally to their respective causes.

A representative of system security forces commented on the development:

“Inter-faction conflict of this sort tends to be quite focused, and we believe that the probability of civilian casualties is low. Nevertheless, we’re advising anyone living or travelling in the system to exercise caution.”

The two factions have set out week-long operations to take control of the system, which will begin on the 3rd of August 3303.

A spokesperson for the Harma Silver Cartel has announced that its appeal for rare alcohols has reached a successful conclusion. Hundreds of pilots supported the campaign by delivering rare alcohols and eliminating agitators so traders could reach Gabriel Enterprise safely.

The campaign’s success has already had a positive impact on Harma, as evidenced by the hundreds of pilots celebrating in bars throughout the system.

As the initiative drew to a close, the Cartel released a brief statement:

“To the galaxy’s independent pilots, we say this: the finest rum is waiting for you in Harma.”

Pilots who supported the campaign can now collect their rewards from Gabriel Enterprise in the Harma system.

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

Co-operative of HIP 49102

BD+07 4267 Gold General PLC

Monoto Flag

LDS 883 Gold Galactic Services

Idomatyritu Travel Industries

Quile Empire Pact

Codorain Network

Peng Dung Jet Creative Network

Jaques

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 on the brink of closure:

Halley Gateway, Nai No Kami

Merchiston Arsenal, LTT 4497

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

Kvenland Services

Jamatia Central Corp.

Hatmehit Purple Crew

HIP 32350 Industries

HIP 15545 Public Network

Chukchair Fortune Group

Bodb Den Advanced Network

HIP 111486 First

LHS 1387 Jet Mob

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 19773 Shared

Chukchair Fortune Group

Marquis du HIP 110867

HIP 105639 Party

Independent HIP 108971 Values Party

WISE 0855-0714 Gold Gang

United Kokaangin Movement

United LHS 199 Free

Maroine Empire League

Liberals of NLTT 8653

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:

Chamunda Crimson Gang

Alpha Centauri Gold Brotherhood

Turnat Justice Party

Drug Empire of Baga

Gang of Hsuan Zu

Earls of LTT 4447

Bureau of BD+41 2026 Flag

Lohan Purple Drug Empire

Movement for Cashis Revolutionary Party

LTT 2262 Comms Group

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:

Chamunda Crimson Gang

Kini Drug Empire

Traditional Auste Dominion

Akbakshu Crimson Drug Empire

Umbila Corporation

Bishankun Comms PLC

Atroan Gold Gang

Kwatiles Purple Electronics Ind

Njambian De Republic Party

HIP 83247 Stakeholders

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:

Laedla and Co

Liberty Party of Zeessze

Union of Wolf 359 Labour

Coquim Industry

Kokary Liberals

Crimson State Group

Brani Federal Holdings

Bureau of HIP 1914 Focus

Lave Jet Family

Revolutionary Party of Nuenets

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:

Apoyota Domain

Morgor Crimson Pirates

Aulin Republic Party

Nang Ta-khian Public Co

United Nang Ta-khian Confederacy

Sif League

G 239-25 Alliance

United Harma for Equality

Democrats of Masans

Partnership of LTT 9315

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.