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Galactic News: Federation Addresses Rumours
21 Sep 3303
Following news that a Federal convoy was destroyed by Thargoid vessels in the Pleiades Sector IR-W D1-55 system, Lieutenant Jarah Kael of the Federal Navy has addressed rumours that the Thargoids may have attacked in self-defence.
“There has been speculation that the Thargoid attack was an act of self-preservation. Nothing could be further from the truth.”
“It is true that Thargoid vessels typically scan human craft rather than attack, so I can understand how this misconception has taken root, but I assure you it is baseless. Data recovered from IR-W D1-55, including the black box from the Farragut-class Battlecruiser, proves beyond a doubt that the attack was initiated by the Thargoids. To suggest otherwise dishonours the memory of those who lost their lives in this tragedy.”
A spokesperson for Aegis, which is coordinating research into the Thargoids, confirmed the veracity of Lieutenant Kael’s statement:
“We have been analysing the data from the attack site in an effort to understand the Thargoids’ motives and military capabilities. While I cannot yet reveal the results of that analysis, I can confirm that the convoy was attacked without provocation by multiple Thargoid vessels.”
Galactic News: Federal Capital Ship Destroyed by Thargoids
15 Sep 3303
Over the past few months, several reports have surfaced of Federal convoys coming under fire in the Maia system. While circumstantial evidence strongly suggested Thargoid involvement, the Federation declined to comment, saying only that the matter was “under investigation”.
But fresh reports indicate that another attack, resulting in the loss of a Farragut-class Battlecruiser and a number of other vessels, has recently taken place. In a galaxy-wide announcement, the Federation confirmed that the attack was perpetrated by Thargoid Interceptor-class vessels, as corroborated by those who survived the assault.
Chief of Federal Security Admiral Aden Tanner issued the following statement:
“Since we cannot communicate with the Thargoids, and cannot therefore determine the motive for this attack, it cannot be considered an act of war in the conventional sense. Nevertheless, I can confirm that the Thargoids are now considered an enemy of the Federation.”
Admiral Tanner’s statement was swiftly followed by a public address from Federal President Zachary Hudson, speaking from the White House on Mars.
“Like many others, I hoped that the Thargoids would prove to be peaceful. Today I am forced to concede that my optimism was misplaced. What I say now, I say to every citizen of the Federation: Action will be taken.”
“I have given Admiral Tanner total authority over this matter, and extended to him the full resources of the Federal Navy. I have every confidence that he will address this threat to the Federation.”
Community Goal: The Battle for Ho Hsi
14 Sep 3303
Recent reports indicate that conflict has erupted in the Ho Hsi system between Ho Hsi Jet Comms Limited and the Freedom Party of Ho Hsi. System security forces were caught off guard by the violence, which began without warning and has escalated rapidly since then.
Both sides have issued calls for aid, appealing to independent combat pilots for support. Commanders who participate in the conflict will be generously rewarded by their chosen faction.
A representative of system security forces issued the following statement:
“It would be irresponsible of us to encourage independent pilots to join this fight, but if the galactic community can bring this conflict to a swift end, they will have our gratitude.”
The two factions have set out week-long operations to take control of the system, which will begin on the 14th of September 3303.
Galactic News: Chapterhouse Campaign Concludes
14 Sep 3303
A spokesperson for the Kamadhenu Chapterhouse of Inquisition has announced that its plan to establish a series of starports between Colonia and the core systems has received the wholehearted support of the galactic community.
Hundreds of pilots took to their ships to deliver construction materials to Shajn Market over the course of the three-week campaign, allowing the Chapterhouse to achieve its ambitious goals.
As the campaign drew to a close, a spokesperson for the Chapterhouse released a statement:
“Thanks to the hard work of the galaxy’s independent pilots, construction of the first starport is almost complete, work on the second is well underway and construction of the third will begin soon.”
“We are immeasurably grateful to those who supported this initiative, and we look forward to a future of increased travel and trade between Colonia and the core.”
Pilots who contributed to the campaign can now collect their rewards from Shajn Market in the Kamadhenu system.
Galactic News: Weekly Democracy Report
14 Sep 3303
This report presents the latest data on democratic activity among the galaxy’s minor factions.
Here are the latest factions to hold elections:
Union of Wolf 359 Labour
Coquim Industry
39 Tauri Interstellar
HIP 96289 Blue Major Inc
Gliese 868 Services
Parhul Silver Electronics Hldgs
Epsilon Phoenicis Forum
Smethells 119 Blue Life Int
Barnard's Star Alliance
HIP 305 Nationalists
Elections occur when two minor factions with a similar political structure resolve a conflict over ownership and influence within a system.
Powerplay: Incoming Update
13 Sep 3303
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.
Galactic News: Weekly Health Report
13 Sep 3303
This report presents the latest data on health issues among the galaxy’s minor factions.
Here are the latest factions to experience famine:
Siluruba Purple Transport Ltd
Kvenland Services
HIP 32350 Industries
Bureau of HIP 1914 Focus
LHS 1387 Jet Mob
Zhou Wang Blue Partnership
Kawal United Commodities
Pirates of Bean
Yhele Fortune Exchange
Law Party of Tau-2 Gruis A
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:
Order of Ethgreze
GCRV 4654 State Interstellar
Kvenland Services
HIP 19773 Shared
Machatkwa Inc
Co-operative of HIP 49102
HIP 5183 Emperor's Grace
Progressive Party of Ross 210
Momotaro Silver State PLC
Labour of Bactrib
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.
Galactic News: Starport Status Update
12 Sep 3303
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:
Litke Mines, Wolfberg
Vlaicu Terminal, HIP 115917
Galactic News: Weekly Security Report
12 Sep 3303
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:
Nuenets Corp.
Nationalists of Aulin
Revolutionary Zeus Values Party
Bikokujungu Crimson Hand Gang
HIP 15062 Crimson Pirates
Wolf 1241 Raiders
HIP 24655 allied
Monarchy of HIP 24655
Lu Pah Prison Colony
Ahemez Allied Co
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
WISE 0855-0714 Gold Gang
Social Velnians Independents
Nationals of 10 Theta Piscium
Baedi Di Rats
Dinkas Purple Posse
Selgeth Coordinated
Movement for Kenna for Equality
LHS 3439 Vision Organisation
Untuathit Confederation
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.
Galactic News: Weekly Economic Report
11 Sep 3303
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:
Official Darkates Freedom Party
Laedla and Co
Liberty Party of Zeessze
Union of Wolf 359 Labour
Coquim Industry
Opila Ltd
Kini Drug Empire
LHS 3479 Interstellar
Crimson State Group
Brani Federal Holdings
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:
Quator Ring
Nationalists of Aulin
Morgor Crimson Pirates
Alliance of HIP 13269
Sauraratec Industries
38 Lyncis Comms Network
Hehe Camorra
Luyten 347-14 Prison Colony
Revolutionary LP 1-52 Labour
United Kini Coalition
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.
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