20 AUG 3303
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:
HIP 13269 Silver Drug Empire
Partnership of Chankates
HIP 80700 Jet Central PLC
Democrats of HIP 57080
G 139-50 Electronics Partners
HIP 9473 Industries
Progressive Party of Uracenufon
Clayagro Interstellar
LHS 3631 Network
Friends of Fugeniez
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:
Order of Ethgreze
Crimson State Group
HIP 9610 Jet Legal Systems
Gitxsan Limited
Kuwemargl Patrons of Law
Brotherhood of Caerete
Begovans Industry
Coalition of Bodedi
HIP 113454 Crew
Gyvata Indi Purple Syndicate
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.