Last Minute Power Play Activities
15 September 3301 @2130
Pilots loyal to Senator Lavigny-Duval have successfully fortified all of our profit-making systems. There are still many more activities for pledged pilots to participate in. When it comes to GalNet's Galactic Powers weekly feature, there are three branches of activities in which Commanders can participate: Preparation, Expansion, Fortification. One of those, preparation, is cut off from Senator Lavigny this week, due to the turmoil some of her systems are experiencing. Since every worthwhile system has already been shipped its allotment of garrison supplies, strategic fortification for the week is complete. And, as the Senator is expected to be in deficit again next week, her single expansion target is doomed to fail no matter how successful the anti-corruption campaign is.
That leaves two merit-earning options for pilots who wish to help the Senator's cause: Opposition and Undermining.
But first, a quick fortification update:
Research's Fortification Spreadsheet
All of the Senator's profit-making and beneficial systems have received their desired allotment of garrison supplies. Research says it is mathematically impossible to save all of the systems in turmoil, and not worth the risks involved in saving the one or two we could possibly save. Further fortification is both unnecessary, and could remove any agency loyal Commanders might have to determine which systems will fall into turmoil on Thursday morning. Great work this week, space truckers. Diligent work this dedicated is expected for at least the next two weeks, as hard time are upon us.
Current Diplomatic Status
According to Imperial High Command and
sources close to Senator Lavigny-Duval's Privy Council, she currently has an adhoc allied or neutral status with six Powers: Sirius Gov, Senators Patreus and Torval, Aisling Duval, Pranav Antal, and Prime Minister Mahon. These are not Imperial decrees, but active diplomatic work on behalf of the Senator's best interests has procured non-aggression pacts and otherwise beneficial arrangements, such as the Sirius Gov embassy in Heverduduna, which allows for easy access to discounted vessels and outfitting near Imperial space.
Open hostilities exist between the Senator's pledged pilots and Archone Delaine (
Pegasi Conflict), Federation President Hudson (
Operation Janus), and after last week, probably Shadow President Winters as well.
Now that you know the lay of the land, what can a single pilot or group of pilots do about it?
Opposition:
This is where pilots can attempt to oppose other Powers' attempts to expand their influence into other systems.
Hudson currently has two active expansions: one in Bhotho and one in Nurundere. Nurundere is currently the target of
Operation Janus. Reports all week have been stating that this is a hotbed of Commander vs Commander violence, so if you choose to participate, watch your backs and form wing. According to GalNet reports, Hudson activity in military strikes are overpowering the opposition by 1000%.
Winters has one active expansion in C Hydrae. It appears to be far enough removed from Imperial space to not be a priority. Winters is slated to begin expanding next week into HIP 43197, which is in the same region as both Kwatsu and CD-49 3617. That should be a lightening rod for violence next week.
Delaine has two active expansions: Wolf 412 and HIP 106072. Imperial forces are opposing these en masse, though it looks like HIP 106072 is still too close to call.
Undermining:
Pilots can undermine enemy control systems to cut back on the Command Capital available to the Power next week. The main thing to note here is that undermining beyond 100% is pointless. If a targeted system hits 100% undermining, please move on to another and spread the warmth around the galaxy.
Non-Power Play Activities
If you've already earned your weekly merits, or simply don't wish to earn a bounty in enemy territory, there are still other activities that will benefit Senator Lavigny-Duval's cause.
Emperor's Dawn
Little is known about this secretive organization, but nearly every contender for the throne has condemned them as terrorists and alleged that they were responsible for the assassination of our beloved Emperor Hengist Duval. Senator Lavigny-Duval has not made any statement concerning them herself, though Florence Lavigny has thrown her support behind the campaign to eradicate them.
Currently, there are
four active Community Goals involving Emperor's Dawn. Two for cargo delivered for their cause, and two violent conflicts. The Conflicts are in Dakshmandi and Maausk. Neither community goal is near its completion, but the conflict in Dakshmandi is not going well for the local dictatorship opposing Emperor's Dawn.
Both of these systems straddle the border between the influence spheres of Senator Lavigny-Duval and Aisling Duval, but neither is exploited by a Power.
Kamadhenu Chapterhouse of Inquisition
According to the
Chapterhouse Lantern, seven conflicts of import are happening within systems pledged to Senator Lavigny-Duval. Remember, her offer of increased rewards for bounties also applies to combat bonds earned in conflict zones.
If the Xinca Jet Transport Org should lose its conflict against the local dictatorship, the fortification trigger for Xinca will increase,
possibly doubling.
Thank you for your time, and godspeed, Commanders.
, I was thinking of moving from rank 4 to 5 today.
