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Galactic News: New Research Centre at Thargoid Site

As the number of newly discovered Thargoid structures continues to grow, reports from the Pleiades Sector IR-W D1-55 indicate that the Oracle, an Ocellus starport, has relocated to the system in order to study the region’s Thargoid structure.

Governor Ahmed, the starport’s principal administrator, released the following statement:

“The Oracle has long been a hub for scientific research, and in recent years many of our researchers have started focusing on Unknown Artefacts and Probes. The Thargoid structures are ripe for further study, and I therefore believe it is essential that we have a dedicated research centre at one of these sites.”

“We need to know more about the Thargoids – what they want, why they’re here and ideally how to communicate with them. My hope is that the Oracle will help us answer some of these questions.”

The Oracle is expected to arrive in the Pleiades Sector IR-W D1-55 within the next few days.

Galactic News: Weekly Conflict Report

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

Here are the latest factions to experience a civil war:

LHS 3479 Interstellar

AG+21 1754 Citizen Party

Allied FK5 2550 Autocracy

Liaedin Mafia

Aymifa Resistance

Villae Cartel

Liaedin Electronics PLC

Zhu Veddi State Limited

Mob of HIP 7106

Progressive Party of Ross 210

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:

HIP 22145 Gold Mafia

Coquim Industry

Crimson State Group

Co-operative of Yiman

HIP 96289 Blue Major Inc

Khakum Prison Colony

Independents of Jura Lungs

Democrats of BD-02 4304

Condovichs Purple Partnership

Ciguru Republic 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.

Galactic News: Federal Outpost Campaign Concludes

A Federal spokesperson has announced that the Federation’s appeal for construction materials has received the wholehearted support of the galactic community. Hundreds of pilots contributed to the campaign by delivering construction materials to Blackmount Orbital in HIP 17692, and by eliminating agitators in the system so traders could deliver commodities in safety.

In a statement, the spokesperson said:

“This new outpost will give us an excellent vantage point from which to monitor the Thargoids. Those who supported this initiative have our sincere gratitude.”

Pilots who contributed to the initiative can now collect their rewards from Blackmount Orbital in the HIP 17692 system.

Community Goal: NULL Campaign Begins

NULL, an independent organisation based in LTT 4961, has announced plans to build a new base at Greg's Legacy, a large asteroid named after one of the organisation’s founding members.

The organisation has placed an open order for titanium, aluminium, copper and tea in support of this initiative, and has promised to reward pilots who deliver these goods to Conway City in LTT 4961. It has also placed a kill order on all ships on its wanted list, as part of an initiative to rid the system of corruption and crime.

A spokesperson for NULL released the following statement:

“Having secured the necessary funds, we are now in a position to offer generous rewards to pilots who support this two-pronged initiative. With the help of the galaxy’s independent pilots, we hope to both expand the economic power of LTT 4961 and bring peace to the system.”

The operation begins on the 13th of July 3303 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

Galactic News: Weekly Democracy Report

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

Here are the latest factions to hold elections:

Laedla and Co

GCRV 4654 State Interstellar

Siluruba Purple Transport Ltd

39 Tauri Interstellar

Co-operative of HIP 49102

Parhul Silver Electronics Hldgs

Ambivas Power Partners

V886 Centauri Future

Natural BV Phoenicis Front

Nuenets Corp.

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

Powerplay: Incoming Update

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

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

Here are the latest factions to experience famine:

HIP 22145 Gold Mafia

Liberty Party of Zeessze

Kvenland Services

Dragons of HIP 1914

Conservatives of HIP 41984

Hand Gang of Taunitoq

Co-operative of HIP 49102

Parhul Silver Electronics Hldgs

Constitution Party of Palengue

Dilga Purple 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 22145 Gold Mafia

Liberty Party of Zeessze

Green Party of HIP 103138

Kvenland Services

Marquis du HIP 110867

Conservatives of HIP 41984

Modgud Commodities

Independent HIP 108971 Values Party

LTT 700 Silver Federal Exchange

New 31 Aquilae Green 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.

Galactic News: Starport Status Update

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:

Mitzi's Den, Runo

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

Ptack Hub, HIP 4003

Galactic News: Weekly Security Report

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:

Nationalists of Aulin

Monarchy of Chankates

Drug Empire of LQ Hydrae

Leaders of Ngawula

HIP 6234 Exchange

Desubi Conservatives

Jambin Network

Liberals of HIP 4005

Workers of Enayex Values Party

Independent Taultam Labour Union

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:

WISE 0855-0714 Gold Gang

Codorain Network

Chacocha Vision Company

Official Kartenes Flag

Gliese 1272 Services

Workers of Kagudi for Equality

Liberals of HIP 4005

Djuhti Labour Union

Chacocha Order

Di Kuana Legal Network

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

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:

Order of Ethgreze

Brotherhood of LP 98-132

Laedla and Co

Union of Wolf 359 Labour

Coquim Industry

Zelano Systems

Opila Ltd

Kokary Liberals

Kini Drug Empire

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

League of Ross 1015

Calennero Crew

Sif League

Liberals of Ngauningin

Libanatya Gold Netcoms Comms

Chukchu Allied Network

LHS 3080 Coalition

Volcae Independents

WISE 0855-0714 United Exchange

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.