A proxy conflict between supporters of Jerome Archer and Denton Patreus appears to be slowing down after several days of sustained fighting.

Battlefield reporters for the Chi Eridani Herald state that the Jerome Archer group emerged victorious, scoring a higher number of confirmed victories in the area.

A spokesperson for Jerome Archer provided the following to the Herald:

“It's obvious that this outcome proves the strong influence and military might of Jerome Archer’s supporters in Chi Eridani. Hopefully this leads to a widespread acceptance of the benefits and protection that Archer’s leadership can bring to the system.”

Those who took part in the conflict for either side can now collect their rewards.

Jerome Archer supporters can collect their rewards at Steve Masters starport.

Denton Patreus supporters can collect their rewards at the Evanescent Dusk megaship.

The initial production run of Gutamaya’s new Corsair ships has been deployed to much fanfare, with a flurry of adverts targeting early consumers.

In a statement marking the occasion, Gutamaya's lead engineer Ines Allende remarked:

"Today marks a significant milestone for Gutamaya. The Corsair blends our customary elegant design with exceptional multipurpose capability, fulfilling the diverse demands of modern pilots."

“With a balanced hardpoint configuration, substantial cargo capacity, powerful thrusters and four utility slots, this vessel adapts beautifully for trading, combat, and exploration roles.”

The Corsair is Gutamaya’s first commercially available multirole ship which forgoes any Imperial Navy rank requirement. It offers versatility in a medium-sized ship classification, making it viable for trading with outposts inaccessible to larger Imperial vessels.

Princess Aisling Duval, present at Gutamaya’s launch event in Capitol, expressed satisfaction with the Corsair's reception: "This magnificent ship represents the Empire's commitment to innovation, while honoring our people’s aesthetic tastes. I am in awe of Gutamaya’s continued dedication to excellence and will be adding a Corsair to my personal fleet."

The Corsair is available for exclusive purchase initially and will transition to standard shipyard inventories at a later date.

Imperial agents have been blamed for an outbreak of combat in the Federally controlled Chi Eridani system.

Several incidents have occurred between supporters of Shadow President Jerome Archer and Senator Denton Patreus of the Empire. The former group blames the latter for trying to subvert Federal governance of the system.

Vox Galactica spoke to a representative for Jerome Archer’s power base in Chi Eridani:

“Recent interactions with these Imperial troublemakers have been challenging, to say the least. But we didn't expect them to flood the system in such large numbers! As such they should be treated as a hostile invading force. Patreus’s proxy squadrons must be driven out to solidify Jerome Archer’s position as the key figurehead of Chi Eridani.”

Meanwhile, a representative of the Imperial agents also provided a statement:

“Federal political complacency is to blame for growing calls for the Empire’s grace. Denton Patreus is a man of honour and discipline - traits the Federation often lacks. We simply intended to demonstrate how effective a strong inspiration can be, but came under attack from Archer’s mob. We have the right to defend ourselves.”

Both factions have called for combat pilots to sign up to the ongoing conflict:

Jerome Archer supporters can register at Steve Masters starport.

Denton Patreus supporters can register at the Evanescent Dusk megaship.

Imperial socialites were treated to a tour of Gutamaya’s newest ship, the Corsair, at an extravagant launch on Capitol in Achenar.

Gutamaya's event was attended by over a thousand prominent engineers, senators, press members and other notable individuals. Princess Aisling Duval and her cousin, Lucretia Roche-Duval, were the guests of honour.

Positive reviews of the Gutamaya Corsair’s public unveiling have been published in several outlets across the Empire already.

"The Corsair’s specifications showed a promising mix of straight-line speed and large cargo capacity, making it ideal for traders who value efficient travel times,” said Eugine Varrik of the Imperial Herald. “The sleek design employs Gutamaya’s famous curves – attendees were queueing up with their blinks to take the perfect selfie.”

“What impressed me was the flexibility of the Corsair’s internal components,” said Miyu Azusa for Eye on Achenar. “With the right modules this vessel could adapt well to any pilot profession. All while enjoying a classic Imperial aesthetic, of course!”

The Gutamaya Corsair is a medium-sized vessel, notable for being the first multipurpose Gutamaya ship which will be commercially available to pilots outside of the Imperial Navy.

An unusual and turbulent situation has arisen for residents of the station Lantern Light in the Lalande 25224 system. The architect, CMDR Lavelain, commissioned the station nearby a neutron star. However, the station was inadvertently deployed deep within the star’s gravitational well. As a result, the station’s movement and rotational speeds far exceed safe limits – time should be taken for caution when attempting docking.

Brewer Corporation has received numerous requests for support from the station’s residents and is mobilising to correct the station’s violent and turbulent movement. The operation is currently undergoing careful planning to ensure the orbit is not destabilized further into catastrophe, and is expected to take several weeks to accomplish.

The Trailblazer fleet announced by Brewer Corporation last month has been deployed to strategic locations on the edges of the core systems.

Described as ‘colonisation support hubs,’ the Trailblazer fleet provides a bespoke trade market focused on colonisation materials and goods. The first wave of independent colonisation efforts has been described as ‘overwhelmingly popular’ by Brewer COO Mark Rennik.

The fledgling public arm of Brewer’s claim management service has been inundated with requests, and Rennik confirmed that the number of claims had proved challenging. “The speed at which new systems have been settled and expanded is frankly astonishing,” Rennik said in a recent interview, “and I'm delighted that so many pioneers have taken full advantage of this opportunity.”

The Trailblazer fleet has been deployed to the following star systems:

Trailblazer Dream - HIP 90578

Trailblazer Song - Orgen

Trailblazer Wish - Bletii

Trailblazer Star - 34 Omicron Cephei

Trailblazer Promise - Klikis

Trailblazer Faith - Ngobe

Trailblazer Echo has returned to the Minerva system.

The first wave of newly colonised star systems has been labelled a ‘remarkable success’ by observers from across the core systems.

Harlow Nassry of the Federal Times wrote that “the raw potential of these new ports and settlements has inspired migration, with a notable number of displaced refugees from Sol boarding colony ships to start fresh.”

Colm Tornquist of the Imperial Herald noted the “considerable opportunity offered by Brewer Corporation’s support system for independent system colonisation,” remarking that “these fledgling populations are potential candidates to accept the Empire’s benevolence.”

Meanwhile, Irfan Karim of the Alliance Tribune suggested the “commercial enterprise offered by these system architects is truly impressive. One wonders just how far this new frontier will expand, given the industrial potency of these trailblazing communities.”

Brewer Corporation has released the official figures on the initial colonisation rush:

26,684 Claims have been made

13,165 Systems have been colonised

24,037 New starports and outposts have been built

14,216 Surface installations have been established

983,599,593 Units of cargo have been delivered to construction sites

The campaign to update Brewer Corporation’s Trailblazer fleet has concluded in the Minerva system.

Thanks to the efforts of independent pilots ferrying shipments to Minerva, a total of 5 additional Trailblazer megaships will be placed in strategic locations on the fringes of the core systems, providing a hub of tradable materials and services for early colonies.

Brewer COO Mark Rennik remarked on the campaign’s success:

“Once again, we have received widespread support and confirmation of our efforts, which is both humbling and inspiring. It is obvious that there is great appetite for breaching the latest frontier to establish new colonies, further expanding humanity’s sphere of influence in our section of the galaxy.”

The Trailblazer megaships are expected to be deployed in the coming weeks.

Participants can now collect their rewards from the initiative.

Brewer Corporation’s much-anticipated system colonisation module and claim management process is now available.

While colonisation technology has existed for over a millennium, a formal claim and colony establishment process for individuals, communities and minor factions has not previously been available. Analysts consider this a moment of historical significance, as viable colony targets will not be dictated by large corporations or superpower governments.

CEO Madelyn Teague shared her enthusiasm at a gala event in Minerva, covered by Vox Galactica:

“The sheer potential of this process is staggering. I’m delighted that the move towards widespread, community-led expansion was so eagerly endorsed by all three superpowers. System colonisation contacts will be available on starports to facilitate the initial work on a claimed system.”

“This is an exciting time, and I can't wait to see how the next few months unfold. Particularly when the latest additions to Brewer Corporation’s Trailblazer fleet are finished next week. That initiative is still ongoing at Starlace Station, by the way!”

Those looking to begin a new colony are advised to purchase and prepare a suitable transport vessel, as considerable resources are needed to establish a new port in a claimed system.

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: Aisling Duval – 1,410 systems

Rank 3: Arissa Lavigny-Duval – 1,328 systems

Rank 4: Yuri Grom – 1,020 systems

Rank 5: Li Yong-Rui – 801 systems

The largest increase in system influence belonged to Li Yong-Rui, who can claim an additional 77 systems as supporters.

Vox Galactica will provide another update on the state of the powers next month.

Pilots’ Federation ALERT

Brewer Corporation has issued a request for deliveries to Starlace Station in the Minerva system.

Brewer COO Mark Rennik is overseeing the second open request by the corporation in a month, following calls for system survey data earlier this month. Rennik’s press release, published through most major news feeds, offered an update on Brewer’s broader colonisation plans.

An excerpt highlighted by Vox Galactica:

“A key feature of independent colonisation plans is the beacon and suite module used to establish a successful claim. Our secure manufacturing facilities across several systems have been producing considerable stocks of these devices ready to supply outfitters.”

“This morning, we held talks with representatives of minor factions on the fringes of populated space. It was suggested – and we agreed - that the initial colonisation efforts carried out with Brewer technology could benefit from mobile market support.”

“I have therefore commissioned new additions to the Trailblazer megaship fleet, which will aid in supplying early colony claims. To ensure these megaships are ready for service and sufficiently stocked on time, we call for independent traders to bring specific commodities to Minerva so we can meet our planned two-week deadline.”

A number of commodities have been requested by Brewer Logistics, the logistical arm of Brewer Corporation, which are detailed within the initiative. Following a recent security incident, a secondary initiative to protect traders in the Minerva system is also underway, with contributions measured in bounty vouchers.

A recent survey initiative organised by Brewer Corporation has been hailed as a success by CEO Madelyn Teague.

High quantities of exploration data were handed in at the Trailblazer Echo megaship in the HIP 90578 system. The data will now be analysed by Universal Cartographics to assess the prime locations in each system for permanent human structures.

Teague made the following announcement:

“We are pleased that so many explorers have contributed to this initiative. The latest wave of survey data will be processed through a recently updated software algorithm for the next phase of preparation, in pursuit of a widespread expansion campaign. That campaign will be led by factions and communities across the core systems.”

Interest in the survey campaign has been met with enthusiasm by many displaced communities resulting by the Thargoid War, who see talk of a ‘new frontier’ as a chance at a fresh start.

However, the initiative was briefly disrupted by lockdown within the system, initiated by a number of rogue Commanders. This has been perceived by many groups as an attempt to sabotage humanity's first expansion efforts in many years, although their motives remain unclear.

Participants to the campaign can now collect their rewards from the Trailblazer Echo in HIP 90578.

A new planetary survey initiative has been announced by Brewer Corporation, calling for pilots to scan locations around the core systems.

Following the recent deployment of the megaship Trailblazer Echo, CEO Madelyn Teague made the following announcement from the megaship’s bridge:

“Recent events have accelerated plans to explore a new age of system colonisation efforts. Brewer Corporation has proudly supported ambitious projects such as the Colonia Bridge, and worked with other corporations to improve and increase starports across the galaxy. Now we take another step forward in the continued march across the stars.”

“Universal Cartographics has partnered with us to collect, analyse and process the very latest exploration data, to help calibrate our metrics for optimal colonisation targets.”

Brewer Corporation, which constructs Coriolis and Orbis starports, has supported localised expansion efforts in the past. But, until today, it had given shareholders no sign that it would endorse widespread colonisation plans.

Some media analysts have claimed that Brewer Corporation has been in significant talks with superpower lobbyists in recent weeks, which could explain the change of heart. The level of influence the superpowers had on this announcement is unconfirmed.

Explorers who wish to contribute to the initiative can hand in exploration data to the Trailblazer Echo in the HIP 90578 system. Contributions will be valued by thoroughness, with full FSS scans and planetary probing completions rewarded higher.

The wreckage of Titan Cocijo far above Earth has attracted thousands of ships over the past several weeks.

As extensively reported in December, a huge effort from the Federal Navy, the Pilots’ Federation and other independent pilots brought down the last remaining Thargoid Titan after it assaulted the Sol system. Titan Cocijo’s destruction was confirmed on December 18th 3310.

An excerpt from an article by Jason Nygaard of the Federal Times offered the following:

“Thousands of ships have descended on the carcass of Titan Cocijo now that the caustic cloud left in the mothership’s wake has dissipated to less hazardous levels. Some seek to claim a trophy of this military victory, while others seek to gain knowledge of Thargoid technology. Others still have been seen posing for selfies, using external camera modules to take the perfect snapshot for ICE channels.”

“Federal authorities had sought to limit the number of visitors to the site, citing military security and safety concerns. But with other Titan wreckages similarly popular, adventurous pilots have mostly ignored these protocols and there seems to be little appetite to enforce them.”

A memorial beacon to remember those lost during the Second Thargoid War and the Battle of Sol has been deployed in the system.

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: Aisling Duval – 1,383 systems

Rank 3: Arissa Lavigny-Duval - 1,269 systems

Rank 4: Yuri Grom - 995 systems

Rank 5: Li Yong-Rui - 724 systems

Vox Galactica will provide another update on the state of the powers next month.

Aegis has confirmed that HIP 22460 shows zero sign of Thargoid activity following a blockade organised by AXI and XSF forces.

It is theorised that the Thargoids have maintained a varying presence in the HIP 22460 system since at least 3303, due to reports recovered from the now-abandoned Fort Asch laboratory. After the Proteus Wave weapon in the system in 3308, Thargoids aggressively swarmed the system until recently.

But AX forces sought to change this over the past few weeks, and the signal from Aegis’ military advisor Aden Tanner indicates that the system is now fully under human control. Tanner himself provided a message of thanks:

“The impeccable efforts of AXI, XSF and allied AX pilots have finally brought peace to one more system. I only wish I was young enough to join these heroes out on the front lines. These pilots have provided a great service to humanity, and all here at Aegis salute them.”

A squadron of AX pilots have planned to sustain pressure on the lingering Thargoid presence in the HIP 22460 system.

Led by the respected AXI and XSF combat fleets, the blockade seeks to push Thargoid craft from the area from January 12th.

HIP 22460 was the staging ground for Salvation’s Proteus Wave weapon, which sought to end the Second Thargoid War in August 3308 but resulted in disaster. Prior to this it is believed to have hosted several clandestine research operations hosted by Azimuth Biochemicals and protected by the notorious Black Flight.

More updates will be provided as the story develops.

Imperial agents have been charged with attempting to seize political influence deep in Federal territory following the Battle of Sol.

With the aftermath of the Thargoid Invasion still causing upheaval across populated space, there has been a marked effort by many factions to establish themselves in systems impacted by Titan Cocijo’s assault in December.

Sofia Trevino wrote a summary for the Federal Times:

“In recent weeks there has been turmoil in Sol, as political, corporate and military interests come to terms with the impact of Titan Cocijo’s arrival – not to mention the civilian cost, with billions of refugees still displaced in surrounding systems.”

“But an unexpected element has emerged, with ports and outposts reporting a significant increase in positive Imperial sentiment. This has been tied to Princess Aisling Duval in particular, currently enjoying a good reputation among non-Imperial populations due to her work as a delegate to Aegis and a champion of humanitarian causes for those impacted by the xeno war.”

“Shadow-President Jerome Archer has stamped down on this flourishing popularity and was described as ‘outraged’ by the notion of Imperial influence in the heart of the Federation. Republican media outlets, counteragents and even the Proactive Detection Bureau were deployed to quell the initial unrest.”

Princess Aisling has denied any involvement in the growth of Imperial support, but did imply that Federal populations ‘should not be spurned for the consideration of new ideas’.

It has been noted that a core of Aisling’s supporters remain active in Barnard’s Star, which no doubt concerns the Federal government.

The CEO of leading children’s toy manufacturer Sandra’s Workshop has requested help with parcel deliveries.

Sandra Corrs, the much-loved philanthropist who provides gifts to children across the core systems each year, made a similar request two years ago. Then, with the Thargoid invasion just beginning, her courier fleet was loaned out to help refugee evacuation efforts.

This year a different problem has emerged just as the Thargoid Invasion appears to be over, as Sandra explained to Vox Galactica:

“Our Dolph’s Routes transport fleet has been upgraded and fitted to increase delivery capacity. Or, as we like to say in the workshop: ‘ferry even more joy’, haha! But we’ve discovered a rather irksome snag: with so many little boys and girls displaced by the nasty alien invasion, it’s going to be a challenge finding them all!”

“Even our fleet won’t be able to deliver all our presents on time, given the extra work needed to track down their proper delivery points. We’ll need to rely on kind-hearted pilots to volunteer their time and ensure we can brighten the smiles on every child on our list.”

Pilots willing to help Sandra’s Workshop can collect festive gifts from the Frost Dock outpost in the Njambalba system. The outpost can only provide landing pads for small- and medium-sized vessels. A beacon outside Frost Dock holds delivery information which can be acquired via scan.