Black-Bart

This weekly roundup highlights some of the minor factions pursuing the dream of democratic freedom by holding elections.
Here are 10 of the 3,139 minor factions holding elections:
Green Party of Ross 302 0
Official Kosha Dominion
V2689 Orionis Jet Transport Ltd
V2689 Orionis Limited
Matia Empire League
Xuanduna Imperial Society
Nagnutli Gold Federal Partners
Wapiya Crimson Universal Systems
HIP 116436 Empire League
Labour of Acane
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.Update from Galnet News

The Imperial Inquisition is known for regularly organising competitive combat events, ranging from small-scale skirmishes to the popular ‘Hunter Games’, an intense 20-person gladiatorial competition. As one might expect, members of the organisation make frequent use of outfitting services, but they are constrained by the fact that their nearest outpost offers only a limited range of options. That’s why the faction has launched a campaign to develop its local outpost of i Sola Prospect on Brestla A1.
Central to the initiative is a request for industrial materials, which the Imperial Inquisition will use to upgrade the outpost. A spokesperson for the group released a brief statement:
“Developing i Sola Prospect will mean that every type of weapon, ship and component needed to deliver the ultimate entertainment experience is always available. Naturally this will also be a huge boon to the galactic community.”
If the campaign is successful, i Sola Prospect will become the first planetary outpost to boast a complete range of services, including a comprehensive shipyard.Update from Galnet News

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.Update from Galnet News

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 12,177 minor factions currently enjoying an economic boom:
Chi Herculis Creative Group
HIP 62249 Allied Limited
66 Draconis Incorporated
Maurr Monarchy
Worker’s Party of HIP 38235
Monarchy of Treima
Laturesingo Empire Group
HIP 112441 Services
Rio Paha State Group
Bestia General Organisation
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.
Here are 10 of the 610 factions currently experiencing economic bust:
LTT 5455 Jet Clan
League of George Pantazis Defence Force
Sha Gigas Ltd
Dragons of Urvane
Future of Zeta Fornacis
HIP 18527 Liberty Party
V1581 Cygni Gold Rats
Kruger 60 and Co
LHS 215 Purple Galactic Ind
Cordenet Jet Ring
The wealth of a system diminishes while in bust and the minor faction’s influence is also lessened. The effect of trade contracts and actions do not contribute to boom while a bust is active. A bust generally has to run its course before ending.
Data is correct at time of publishing.Update from Galnet News

Buckyball champion Commander Alot has broken the eight-hour barrier for a trip from Sol to Sagittarius A* in his ship, Rhonda the Anaconda. Having failed in his first attempt to set a sub-eight hour record by just six seconds, Commander Alot ultimately succeeded in completing the 25,900 light year journey in 7 hours, 56 minutes and 41 seconds. He announced his success in characteristically matter-of-fact style at 2.00 pm on the 24th of January: “That’s. More. Like it.”
No stranger to the Sagittarius A* Buckyball challenge, Commander Alot has made the trip no fewer seven times. He has more or less dominated the number-one slot since first wresting it away from the original record holder, Commander Anuranium, in April 3301, when he completed the run in 11 hours and 46 minutes.
As tributes from fellow Buckyball pilots poured in, the ‘fastest pilot in the galaxy’ confirmed he would be taking a well-earned break from the cockpit, although he said he hoped to catch up with the Distant Worlds expedition later in the year.
Commander Alec TurnerUpdate from Galnet News

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 1,128 minor factions in lockdown:
Progressive Party of Nawait
Binjamingi Allied Ltd
Ining Industry
Union of Contien Progressive Party
Ngaru Services
Neperimpox Jet Fortune Ind
Sietae Federal Corp.
Igal Empire Assembly
Fretensis Patronage
HIP 1885 Patron’s Principles
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 1,104 minor factions experiencing civil unrest:
Pontae Camorra
Laifan Co
Taramaliwa Allied Commodities
LP 466-235 Fortune Corporation
Iota Horologii Ltd
Wayan Energy Network
Democrats of Masans
Manbatz Systems
Uniting Noegin
United Nedos League
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.Update from Galnet News

Dr Arcanonn from the Canonn Interstellar Research Group has released a statement to the galactic media:
“I am now working from a new laboratory, two kilometres underground, at a secret location. My colleagues have forced me to relocate in the interests of my own safety. The death threats began shortly after I urged the galactic community to search for the barnacles. As word reached us of fellow scientists disappearing under mysterious circumstances, we realised the threats were not idle.”
“But the work must go on. I urge you to continue to gather meta-alloys for Professor Palin. He is our best hope to solve the station malfunctions. But stay away from people harbouring the irrational idea that this endeavour will lead to our annihilation.”
Commander Lord ZoltanUpdate from Galnet News

Since the wreckage of the Highliner Antares was recovered several weeks ago, the families of those who lost their lives aboard the ship have been lobbying the Sirius Corporation for more information. Specifically, questions have been asked about where the wreckage was found, and if any human remains were recovered. The corporation, evidently aware that the public is hungry for information, has now released a statement:
“We are aware that some sectors of the galactic community believe we have not been sufficiently transparent regarding our research into the Antares. Please be assured that any lack of clarity is in no way indicative of a desire to withhold information – it is simply a reflection of our focus on our research.”
“In light of this, we can confirm that the remains of the Antares were found in the Luyten 205-128 system, and that no organic remains were recovered. As for the cause of the explosion, we can only reiterate our earlier statement that a cascade failure in the hyperdrive’s internal containment systems triggered an explosion within the drive. Although the precise cause of the explosion is not yet known, we believe any additional information will only corroborate our assessment that the destruction of the Antares was nothing more than a tragic accident.”
“We would like to take this opportunity to extend our condolences to those who lost loved ones aboard the Antares.”Update from Galnet News

Following the recent discovery of the remains of the Antares, the Sirius Corporation has been subjecting the wreckage to extensive analysis in an attempt to determine exactly what happened to the luxury liner. In a press conference held this morning, a spokesperson for the organisation revealed the initial results of the analysis:
“Our investigation has confirmed the original finding that a cascade failure in the hyperdrive’s internal containment systems caused a catastrophic explosion within the drive. The mapped wreckage pattern suggests that the failure occurred while the Antares was transitioning from normal space to hyperspace. The precise cause of the failure remains unexplained, however. We will continue to analyse the available data to see what more we can learn.”Update from Galnet News

This weekly transmission lists some of the systems currently in conflict around the galaxy, based on the latest data.
Here are 10 of the 15,071 minor factions involved in a civil war:
Quan Gurus Crimson Public Ltd
Traditional HIP 22052 Constitution Party
Purple Legal Systems
Ghimal Nobles
Union of Ghimal Independents
CD-70 1960 Organisation
Democratic Party
Hayanzib Purple Council
Hayanzib Allied Corp.
Kinematic Armaments
Civil wars involve conflict between minor factions in the same system over ownership of major assets such as starports. During civil wars, only combat missions and activities help bring the conflict to a resolution. Security, development level and standard of living indicators all drop for the duration of the civil war.
Here are 10 of the 6,570 minor factions at war:
LTT 18486 Jet Energy Company
United LHS 3479 Green Party
Skollanga Silver Organisation
BD+21 1952 General Company
Family of HIP 3509
Leschanatya Future
Merengila Netcoms Commodities
Revolutionary Bugulmara Future
Yab Camalo Purple Dynamic Ltd
He Po Mob
Wars occur when a minor faction invades another star system. For the duration of the conflict, wealth, security and standard of living are all severely impacted. Combat missions and activities determine who wins the war. If no winner emerges, the war ends in a ceasefire.
Data is correct at time of publishing.Update from Galnet News