29 OCT 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:
Andhi Liberals
Kuo Zhi Partnership
Regulatory State of Kausan
1 G. Caeli Empire League
Earth Defense Fleet
Syndicate of Tiburi He
Justice Party of Anekaliti
Values Party of BD+43 2989
HIP 27371 Empire League
Values Party of Gliese 9204
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:
Samen Crimson General Services
Munshin Allied PLC
Union of 6 Ceti Free
Narantan Nationals
Tz'utuls Progressive Party
Wolf 1051 State Industry
LTT 9810 Citizens' Forum
Workers of Kakas Free
Wei Chang Empire League
V857 Centauri Coalition
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.