Rising Tensions Between Galactic Powers
Observers across the core systems are reporting an increase in antagonistic activity between Power supporters, with skirmishes flaring in multiple regions. In the aftermath of the Thargoid war, political attention has turned inward as human factions seek to reassert dominance across the bubble. Recent clashes, including the conflict between... Read more
Trading Blocs Compete in Alliance Space
Two significant trading blocs have emerged in Alliance territory following the termination of the Strategic Defence Pact. Last week, Sirius Corporation was ordered by the Alliance Assembly to reduce its involvement in Allied military infrastructure and logistics. The move, labelled ‘fascinatingly short-sighted’ by Sirius Corp CEO Li Yong-Rui, has... Read more
Alliance Assembly Votes to End Sirius Defence Pact
The Alliance Assembly has voted to end the strategic defence pact between the Alliance and Sirius Corporation. The pact, agreed in January 3308, was a response to growing Thargoid hostility in the months prior to the alien invasion of the core systems. At the time, the Alliance Defence Force... Read more
Powerplay Standings: February 3311
This month’s analysis of the influence held by key figures in the core systems has arrived, courtesy of Conrad Sterling of Vox Galactica. His latest survey of system populations suggests the following five powers enjoy the largest sphere of influence: Rank 1: Edmund Mahon – 1,431 systems Rank 2:... Read more
Powerplay Standings: January 3311
This month’s analysis of the influence held by key figures in the core systems has arrived, courtesy of Conrad Sterling of Vox Galactica. His latest survey of system populations suggests the following five powers enjoy the largest sphere of influence: Rank 1: Edmund Mahon – 1,403 systems Rank 2:... Read more
Powerplay Standings: November 3310
With a renewed focus on internal politics within the core systems, Conrad Sterling of Vox Galactica has provided an analysis of the current support for key figures of importance based on system allegiance. Population surveys suggest the following five powers lead the way in this early stage: Rank 1:... Read more
Federation Extends Quarantine for Thargoid Abductees
Federal citizens who were captured by Thargoids then rescued from the Titans will not yet be permitted to leave secure medical facilities. The decision comes after the Alliance ended quarantine restrictions for returnees from their systems, with newly rescued civilians expected to spend no more than a week in... Read more
Felicia Winters Elected as Federal President
The Federation has voted to elect Felicia Winters as its next president, with a four per cent vote majority over her rival Jerome Archer. The current shadow president of the Liberal Party will be officially inaugurated in the new year, entering an eight-year term of office. Congressman Isolde Rochester... Read more
Federal Election: The Allied Perspective
The Alliance is observing the Federal president election, but expects little will change in relationships between the two superpowers. Prime Minister Edmund Mahon delivered a formal address on the topic before the Assembly: “The Alliance continues to enjoy stable relations with the Federation. Our recent anti-xeno coalitions, including the... Read more
Alliance Offers Amnesty for Far God Cultists
The Alliance Assembly has submitted an appeal for clemency to Federal Congress for followers of the Order of the Far God. The Thargoid-worshipping faith was outlawed by the Federation in October 3308, after a failed initiative in the Popontia system to outfit a megaship named the Dedicant. Every member... Read more