Galnet News

Two weeks ago, the Explorers' Association began work on a new Ocellus starport in the Pleiades Nebula. The project received financial support from the Brewer Corporation and Universal Cartographics, which offered generous premiums to traders providing essential materials for the construction. Now, with the bulk of the work complete, the Explorer's Association has announced a third and final appeal for resources:

"Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the galactic community, the new Ocellus starport is almost complete, and we are a hair's breadth from gaining an important foothold in the Pleiades Nebula. All that's needed now is one final push. If you are in a position to help, we implore you to do so. This is your last chance to be a part of this historic project."

Pilots who want to contribute to the campaign are invited to deliver Computer Components to Neville Horizons in the Kaushpoos system.

This weekly roundup highlights some of the minor factions pursuing the dream of democratic freedom by holding elections.

Here are 10 of the 2,268 minor factions holding elections:

Inupiates Patrons of Law

Ngandins Holdings

Pibe Legal Industry

New HIP 18187 Flag

HIP 20199 Empire League

Test2 Network

Natural HIP 21559 Autocracy

Osans Blue Netcoms Services

Orobu Public Corporation

Values Party of OR Delphini

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

Data is correct at time of publishing.

After several days of fighting between Imperial forces and the mercenaries of the Cayutorme Syndicate, order has been restored to the Cayutorme system. With the mercenary fleet defeated, the leaders of the Cayutorme Syndicate have petitioned for a ceasefire. Kyle Kurowski, the leader of the organisation, has not been seen since hostilities began.

Speaking from Adkins Port, Admiral Lucius Lavigny praised the Commanders who fought for the Empire:

"This conflict would have lasted much longer without the support of independent Commanders of the Pilots Federation. The Empire thanks them for their efforts."

Admiral Lavigny also announced that all captured mercenary vessels would be sold at Adkins Port in Cayutorme, at a heavy discount. Value-minded buyers are already gathering.

Commander Quade and Commander Corrigendum

Authorities in the Epsilon Indi system have reported a dramatic increase in smuggling over the past week. Station personnel at London Relay – believed to be the focus of the smuggling activity – declined to provide specifics, but an anonymous source at the starport said:

"Apparently a group called 'Revolution Incorporated' put out a request for explosives, which is why there's been a spike. Of course, the station authorities don't want people to know the station is full of explosives, especially with the summit conference starting soon, but I gather the response to the request was pretty enthusiastic."

The Federal Times approached Revolution Incorporated for a response to this statement, but received only a brief, cryptic reply:

"People have started to forget about old Guy and his friends. We think it's time someone reminded them."

This weekly report typically covers some of the minor factions experiencing significant health issues, such as famine and outbreaks. At the time of writing, however, outbreaks have not been reported among any minor factions.

In the early hours of tomorrow morning (7.00am GMT), the GalNet monitoring of powers' activities will go offline for a short period while the latest data is assembled.

Any pilots who operate for one of the powers must deliver any cargo or vouchers before this time to ensure their activities are registered.

In this weekly report, the latest GalNet data is assembled to present ten minor factions experiencing civil unrest or lockdown in their systems.

Here are 10 of the 2,036 minor factions in lockdown:

Amenniya Bureau

LTT 874 Empire Party

Maeve Noblement

Nyanmil Crimson Partnership

Yerava Crimson Life Commodities

LTT 6043 Law Party

Slavisc Crimson Natural Limited

Bommatsuri Emperor's Grace

Calhuacan Empire Party

Rabh Empire Pact

Lockdowns increase the security rating for a system but also have a negative effect on the system's wealth. Increased bounty hunting activity can shorten the lockdown period.

Here are 10 of the 2,076 minor factions experiencing civil unrest:

United Ys Left Party

Kunggul Ltd

HIP 73244 Systems

Forculus Citizen Party

Xhosag Purple Brothers

Giabaing Emperor's Grace

Raiders of HIP 3142

Union of LHS 1794 Confederation

Eximo Universal Co

BPM 72121 State Limited

Civil unrest is caused by illegal activity within the system as well completing contracts from more nefarious sources. The wealth rating and standard of living will suffer when a system contains civil unrest. Combat missions and activities can be utilised to end civil unrest.

Data is correct at time of publishing.

Imperial forces have begun their offensive against the Cayutorme Syndicate and its illegal fleet. Large clashes have occurred over the past few days, and major victories have been won by the forces of the Imperial Navy and its auxiliary force of Commanders.

The Cayutorme Syndicate fleet has put up a good fight, but has been met with overwhelming force. At the time of writing the fight is in a bit of a lull, with only minor skirmishes going on, as the Syndicate begins to deploy reinforcements. If things continue as they have, the Syndicate fleet may have to surrender or face total destruction at the hands of the Imperial Navy.

Commander Jack Hilding

In this weekly digest, the latest GalNet data is compiled to show the economic state of a short list of minor factions and the star systems they inhabit.

Here are 10 of the 7,325 minor factions currently enjoying an economic boom:

Liberty Party of LP 861-12

GD 279 Silver Cartel

Beta Comae Berenices Freedom Party

Liberals of Tai Shere

Wolfberg Purple Partnership

Purungurawn Purple Dynamic Comms

Chao Wu Empire Group

Unktock Free

Independents of LTT 4461

Oresqu Silver General Corp

When in boom, the wealth of a system is increased for the duration and all trade missions have double the effect on influence. Boom can also positively increase a minor faction's influence. Boom can be entered by consistent trade profits and completed trade contracts. Booms tend to last until they naturally expire or until some other indicator takes precedence, such as famine.

Data is correct at time of publishing.

Each week, GalNet presents a list of 10 of the 5,833 minor factions currently expanding into new systems.

Social Savii Confederacy

Social Seguaje Confederacy

Samkyha State Network

Cygni Independents

Choth Gold Drug Empire

Social Kurutsi Alliance

Misthajani Commodities

Confederation of Medu

HIP 21821 Empire Assembly

Cofalyawa Incorporated

Expansion occurs when a minor faction reaches a sufficient influence rating and there is a populated system within striking distance. The act of expansion is a costly one, and the wealth and development rating suffers during the period of expansion.

Data is correct at time of publishing.