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‘The Missing’
In this latest edition of our series revisiting key points in human history, award-winning journalist Fiona Parker discusses ‘the missing’ – the lost explorers who played a key role in the golden age of human exploration. “Our preoccupation with progress means we tend to forget about those who fall by the wayside, but our present-day…
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A Week in Powerplay
Prime Minister Edmund Mahon commended leaders throughout the Alliance after it was announced that downward economic trends had reversed. Trade agreements with HIP 62349 and LP 387-31 were finalized this week, ballooning the Alliance’s sphere of influence to 78 control systems. President Zachary Hudson’s fleets struggled to maintain supply chains to nearly eighty bases, and…
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GalNet Weekly Economic Report
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 8,336 minor factions currently enjoying an economic boom: Gold Fortune Limite…
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Rescue Ships to be Given Bold New Livery
A joint initiative from the Pilots Federation and the Fuel Rats has resulted in a distinctive new colour scheme for search-and-rescue vessels. The livery has been designed to assist with the instant recognition of friendly rescue ships, thereby minimis…
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GalNet Weekly Expansion List
Each week, GalNet presents a list of 10 of the 1,619 minor factions currently expanding into new systems. Independent Fer Doira Democrats WISE 0855-0714 Coalition Birjoromi Partners Shanteneri Freedom Party Daesitiates Inc Telliocani Imperial Soc…
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GalNet Weekly Conflict Report
This weekly transmission lists some of the systems currently in conflict around the galaxy, based on the latest data. Here are 10 of the 11,794 minor factions involved in a civil war: Iyakajauja Jet Major Corporation Independent Iyakajauja Resistanc…
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CIRG Sends Scientists to Bond Hub
Mere hours after the Canonn Interstellar Research Group defeated the Labour of Varati in the recent Bond Hub election, more than fifty CIRG scientists arrived at Bond Hub from Thompson Dock. The scientists were accompanied by tonnes of equipment, which…
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Master Chefs Coming to Market
Last month, a remarkable story emerged from the Noti system. According to an anonymous report, an organisation known as the Revolutionary Noti Values Party had created a new strain of slave labour known as ‘the Master Chefs’. The unidentified whistleblower claimed the slaves were subjected to an intensive training programme designed to transform them into…
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GalNet Focus on Democracy
This weekly roundup highlights some of the minor factions pursuing the dream of democratic freedom by holding elections. Here are 10 of the 2,500 minor factions holding elections: Nurundere Flag Natural Nurundere First Onyaks Patron’s Principles A…
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Onionhead Appeal Successful
The Drug Empire of Xelabara has announced that its appeal for onionhead has been successful. According to Rooney ‘Rush’ Romero, a spokesperson for the Drug Empire of Xelabara, the faction has received significant quantities of the controversial narcoti…