Children of Liberty Offer Prescription for Empire’s Future The group known as ‘Children of Liberty’ released another public statement today, this time addressing what it sees as the “crossroads” the Empire finds itself at in the wake of Emperor Hengist Duval’s assassination. “Everyone can see that the Empire is at a crossroads, but it is…

Gun Battle Ends Darius Family Murder Investigation The hunt for the killers of the Darius family came to a dramatic conclusion today in a firefight with local security forces on Eotienses. The Darius family was brutally murdered four days ago in what is believed to be revenge for Brendan Paul Darius’s assassination of Emperor Hengist…

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 2,000 minor factions holding elections: Dominion of Ross 718 Dukes of Pira Pr…

A Brief Look Back In this series, we look at some of history’s less well-known figures, and examine the part they have played in shaping the galaxy. This week, we revisit a group of individuals whose exploits were covered by a number of media outlets last year. Commander Angel Rose Angel Rose’s career belies her…

Federation Continues Debate on War Dissent is growing within Federation congress over the situation in the Pegasi sector. Though many view the Pegasi Pirate War as a chance to let the Empire waste their resources, a growing contingent is becoming frustrated with the Federation’s lack of response. “Tolerating such rampant lawlessness in our sphere of…

GalNet Weekly Health Hotspots This weekly report typically covers some of the minor factions experiencing significant health issues, such as famine and outbreaks. At the time of writing, however, outbreaks have not been reported among any minor factions.

GalNet Weekly Powers Update Incoming In the early hours of tomorrow morning (7.00am GMT), the GalNet monitoring of powers’ activities will go offline for a short period while the latest data is assembled. Any pilots who operate for one of the powers must deliver any cargo or vouchers before this time to ensure their activities…

Imperial Citizenry Pays Tribute to Late Emperor Far from the Hall of Martyrs, Imperial citizens across the Empire have been paying tribute to the late Emperor. Many local system authorities have renamed landmarks and buildings in his honour, and a few have commissioned architects and artists to create new memorials in local capitals. The grandest…

Florence Lavigny Calls for Calm In her first public appearance since the death of her fiancé Emperor Hengist Duval on their wedding day, Florence Lavigny made a short statement in the Imperial Palace press hall and answered a few questions. Her comments come amongst rising tensions on Capitol. “We must remember proper decorum in this…

GalNet Weekly Security Digest In this weekly report, the latest GalNet data is assembled to present ten minor factions experiencing civil unrest or lockdown in their systems (*). Here are 10 of the 415 minor factions in lockdown: Siki Jet Creative Ltd Robor Crimson Travel Inc Aowica Empire Party HIP 112829 Silver Organisation Turir Creative…