13 JAN 3303
Following several sightings of mysterious spacecraft, the leaders of the galaxy's three superpowers have released official statements.
Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval, currently undertaking a tour of Imperial systems, exhibited reservation:
"To surmise that these encounters constitute proof of the existence of non-human intelligence would be rash in the extreme. We cannot rule out the possibility that these ships could be experimental human spacecraft, or even the product of an intricate hoax. I urge all Imperial citizens to remain calm, and not to leap to conclusions."
Federal President Zachary Hudson, meanwhile, struck a characteristically strident tone:
"I have reviewed the footage submitted by the galactic community. Granted, the evidence is not conclusive. But tell me this: would you rather prepare for an attack that may not come, or be met by an attack you did not prepare for? We know nothing about the true nature or purpose of these vessels. It would be in our best interest to prepare for any eventuality."
By contrast, Alliance Prime Minister Edmund Mahon was diplomatic:
"Like the Emperor, I believe it would be premature to conclude that these are non-human spacecraft. But it is clear to me that these encounters warrant further investigation. We must gather more evidence and keep an open mind. Knowledge, not ignorance. Proof, not speculation. That is the way forward."
13 JAN 3303
This report presents the latest data on conflict among the galaxy's minor factions.
Here are the latest factions to experience a civil war:
HIP 5712 State Corp.
Wolf 359 Blue Travel Commodities
Union of Wolf 359 Labour
Potriti Gold Mafia
AG+21 1754 Citizen Party
Eranin Peoples Party
Chet Crimson Society
Marquis du HIP 110867
Villae Cartel
Luyten's Star Co
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:
Ross 754 Labour
Cemiess Commodities
Labour of Ethgreze
Kokary Liberals
United LHS 3479 Green Party
Chamunda Crimson Gang
The Pilots Federation
Zugen Incorporated
39 Tauri Interstellar
Revolutionary Heheng Future
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.