09 JUL 3302
The announcement of Federal plans to expand into the Pleiades Nebula, and the Federation's call for the support of independent pilots, has ignited a firestorm of controversy. Although there is support for the Federation's goals, many have expressed reservations.
One Commander, who wished to remain anonymous due to his rank in the Federal Naval Reserve, clarified his concerns:
"The Federation has a history of concealment when it comes to discoveries suggesting the existence of non-human entities."
"We don't know how long Federal scientists have been experimenting with the Unknown Artefacts and Unknown Probes, but we do know they came to public awareness when they fell out of Federation vessels. We don't know much about the barnacles, but we know the Federation has set up perimeters around them."
"I believe in the Federation," he continued, "but there is an element within it that wants to cover up important information about humanity's place in the galaxy. That information belongs to everyone. We must demand increased transparency and openness before allowing the Federation to assume greater influence."
Commander Corlas
09 JUL 3302
The announcement of Federal plans to expand into the Pleiades Nebula, and the Federation's call for the support of independent pilots, has ignited a firestorm of controversy. Although there is support for the Federation's goals, many have expressed reservations.
One Commander, who wished to remain anonymous due to his rank in the Federal Naval Reserve, clarified his concerns:
"The Federation has a history of concealment when it comes to discoveries suggesting the existence of non-human entities."
"We don't know how long Federal scientists have been experimenting with the Unknown Artefacts and Unknown Probes, but we do know they came to public awareness when they fell out of Federation vessels. We don't know much about the barnacles, but we know the Federation has set up perimeters around them."
"I believe in the Federation," he continued, "but there is an element within it that wants to cover up important information about humanity's place in the galaxy. That information belongs to everyone. We must demand increased transparency and openness before allowing the Federation to assume greater influence."
Commander Corlas
09 JUL 3302
This report presents the latest data on expansion and withdrawal among the galaxy's minor factions.
Here are the latest factions to have expanded into new systems:
Thakur Ltd
Maratians Co-op
People's Ququve Progressive Party
Allied Almudji Front
Hu Jini Patron's Principles
Hidar Federal Industries
Keiadir Company
Picoria Defence Party
Medusa Galactic Systems
Li Bestina Ltd
Expansions occur when a minor faction reaches a sufficient level of influence and there is a populated system within striking distance. Expansion is costly, so when a faction expands, the wealth and development level of the system it controls are temporarily reduced.
Here are the latest factions in withdrawal:
Limapa Blue State Commodities
Koraik Dragons
United Teaka First
United Pendijin Focus
He Pola Empire Pact
Gebel Empire League
League of George Pantazis Defence Force
Social LFT 859 Green Party
Inhers Alliance
LHS 1380 Empire Assembly
Factions are considered to be in withdrawal if their level of influence within a system drops below a certain level. If the faction's influence remains low for a total of five days, the faction must leave the system entirely. If the faction manages to increase its level of influence, it remains in the system.
09 JUL 3302
This report presents the latest data on expansion and withdrawal among the galaxy's minor factions.
Here are the latest factions to have expanded into new systems:
Thakur Ltd
Maratians Co-op
People's Ququve Progressive Party
Allied Almudji Front
Hu Jini Patron's Principles
Hidar Federal Industries
Keiadir Company
Picoria Defence Party
Medusa Galactic Systems
Li Bestina Ltd
Expansions occur when a minor faction reaches a sufficient level of influence and there is a populated system within striking distance. Expansion is costly, so when a faction expands, the wealth and development level of the system it controls are temporarily reduced.
Here are the latest factions in withdrawal:
Limapa Blue State Commodities
Koraik Dragons
United Teaka First
United Pendijin Focus
He Pola Empire Pact
Gebel Empire League
League of George Pantazis Defence Force
Social LFT 859 Green Party
Inhers Alliance
LHS 1380 Empire Assembly
Factions are considered to be in withdrawal if their level of influence within a system drops below a certain level. If the faction's influence remains low for a total of five days, the faction must leave the system entirely. If the faction manages to increase its level of influence, it remains in the system.