Dispatch from the Kamadhenu Herald
1 October 3301
Once again Prime Minister Mahon of the Alliance tops the list of the galaxy's most influential political power, according to GalNet. This Dispatch reporter is wondering if there are any other politicians in the Alliance, or if every politician agrees with Mahon's bottom line. Of course, it is a very agreeable bottom line. Mahon has successfully expanded and supported his trade deals week after week since GalNet started keeping a tally. Sure, they had some trouble four or five weeks ago, but what political player in the galaxy hasn't tussled here and there with turmoil?
Speaking of turmoil, both Senator Lavigny-Duval and President Hudson have systems entering a state of turmoil this week. Four systems loyal to the Senator entered turmoil this week: He Xingo, Candecama, Sietae, and Ida Dhor. These are some of the furthest systems from Kamadhenu, and as for He Xingo and Candecama, those are a couple of the first systems abandoned by the CMDRs who prepared them. OCI has helped the Senator immeasurably in the past, but their internal support for the Senator has dwindled, and Nueva Hispaña felt that first. Sietae was established as an embassy system with Sirius Gov months ago, but over time each power player's respective councils have determined that while useful, those systems' usefulness does not outweigh the costs of maintaining them. Besides, if Li expands into Af Leporis again, Heverduduna does not need to be maintained as it has been. While Ida Dhor is a solid system that would be a gut-check to lose, losing the other three systems should not slow down the Senator's cause.
As for President Hudson's turmoil, only one system has entered turmoil. Katurru is a great distance from Nanoman, and this instance of turmoil will likely not disrupt the President's advancement.
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 four Powers: Sirius Gov, Aisling Duval, Pranav Antal, and Prime Minister Mahon. Additionally, Senators Patreus and Torval have thrown their support behind Senator Lavigny-Duval in the past week. 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.
Open hostilities exist between the Senator's pledged pilots and Archone Delaine (Pegasi Conflict), Federation Shadow President Winters, and President Hudson as well.
Now that you know the lay of the land, what can a single pilot or group of pilots do about it?
Here is Research's take on Senator Lavigny-Duval's prospects for the week.
Preparation
Due to the turmoil a few systems are experiencing, preparation is not an available option for followers of Senator Lavigny-Duval this week.
Expansion
Tutorial can be found here.
There are four active expansions for the Senator, and all four of them are systems that would be great for expansion: Cerni, Caria, HIP 35246, and CD-49 3617. Usually, pilots eliminate corrupt police in droves during expansion drives.
Opposition
Tutorial can be found here.
Amazing work last week in opposing multiple expansions on at least two fronts. A potential Hudson expansion into Af Leporis was derailed thanks to undermining efforts.
Neither Hudson nor Winters have active expansions that threaten the main body of the Senator's systems, though Winters's expansion into Kappa is right next door to Xinca. As for the pirate lord Delaine, IHC has posted their priorities for the Pegasi Sector. OR Delphini is the primary opposition target this week.
Fortification
Tutorial can be found here.
Last week's delivery of garrison supplies was exceptional. Unfortunately, at least 10 systems were neither undermined nor fortified, so Ida Dhor fell into turmoil due to a high deficit. Canceling undermined deficit-causing systems does serve a purpose, but not when there are non-undermined systems still unfortified. By saving systems like Yupini and HIP 16607 from undermining, Ida Dhor was doomed to turmoil. This situation is still recoverable, but only if space truckers deploy in force and even then, the level of undermining will determine our ending deficit or surplus.
Research has a priority list as well as the full fortification tracker.
As of right now, research asks again to fortify above the blue line, in case of heavy undermining. Commanders from across Lavigny space poured a lot of corruption reports into setting up four great preparation targets. Finishing in a deficit will negate that effort, though it will also clear three deficit-causing systems off the sheets. Currently, either ending to the week could be good for the Senator. It is up to space truckers loyal to Senator Lavigny-Duval and those criminals who raid our supply lines to determine which outcome we see in a week. The only thing controllable are expansion and fortification.
Undermining
Tutorial can be found here.
Pilots pledged to Lavigny-Duval put incredible effort into undermining last week. Ten of twenty-nine control systems of the pirate lord were undermined, and fifteen of sixty-three Hudson control systems were successfully undermined. Even with those results, only one Hudson system entered turmoil. As strong as last week's effort was, it still was not organized well enough to deal massive damage to Hudson's power structure.
Research is looking to recruit any commander who wants to assist in the strategic warfare operations department. They need further assistance to set priorities and arrange assignments for the disrupting of enemy supply lines.
Currently, the only priorities this week are from IHC for the Pegasi Pirate War.
If you wish to participate in organized undermining, feel free to contact one the player groups pledged to the Senator: Lavigny's Legion, The White Templars, or Les Corsaires de l'Empire.
Hopefully, the Herald's Research Department will have a commander in position to share and coordinate priorities before the week is out.
The Kamadhenu Chapterhouse of Inquisition
Several observant Inquisitors of the Chapterhouse have identified rapid enemy subversion of several of our most distant systems.
Xinca, Ida Dhor, and Pancienses have all seen their local dictatorship factions rise suddenly this past week, and if all three were flipped to dictatorships, it would entail a rise in our weekly fortification needs of 13594 tons - all to very distant systems.
The Chapterhouse is working hard to crush this subversion, but any pilots willing to do a few medium-influence-effect missions for the controlling factions in any of these systems would be greatly appreciated. When you run missions in control systems, please refrain from supporting dictatorships, as dictators don't take kindly to Senator Lavigny-Duval's principles of justice and honour.
Those factions in desperate need of support are:
The Chapterhouse Lantern states that five exploited systems are in the throes of Civil War.
The Chapterhouse of Inquisition offers opportunities to help lower fortification triggers, raise undermining triggers, and serve as a distraction from hauling cargo. If you are a pilot who cares about fortifying a deficit-causing system, please come to the Chapterhouse so inquisitors can help you with advice on how to keep that fortification trigger down, much like Inquisitor Harfang is doing in HR 571. Deficit-causing systems that are consistently rescued and fortified are the concern of those who do the fortifying, and they may find eager support if they announce their intentions to protect their homes. Valiant Commanders looking to make their home system benefit Senator Lavigny-Duval's cause are encouraged to sign up and help in any way.
Currently, the Senator's dominion stands at over 430 billion Imperial citizens and over 560 billion citizens in total. Let's strive to keep them all loyal to the cause.
Emperor's Dawn has received some support, but were unable to find overwhelming support of their causes. The ISS has yet to issue an update on their status.
Additionally, the pirate forces in Amitrite were effectively wiped out.
Reddit Post.
Good luck and Godspeed, Commanders.
Quick Links:
Fortification Hitlist
Pegasi Pirate Conflict
Chapterhouse Lantern
1 October 3301
Once again Prime Minister Mahon of the Alliance tops the list of the galaxy's most influential political power, according to GalNet. This Dispatch reporter is wondering if there are any other politicians in the Alliance, or if every politician agrees with Mahon's bottom line. Of course, it is a very agreeable bottom line. Mahon has successfully expanded and supported his trade deals week after week since GalNet started keeping a tally. Sure, they had some trouble four or five weeks ago, but what political player in the galaxy hasn't tussled here and there with turmoil?
Speaking of turmoil, both Senator Lavigny-Duval and President Hudson have systems entering a state of turmoil this week. Four systems loyal to the Senator entered turmoil this week: He Xingo, Candecama, Sietae, and Ida Dhor. These are some of the furthest systems from Kamadhenu, and as for He Xingo and Candecama, those are a couple of the first systems abandoned by the CMDRs who prepared them. OCI has helped the Senator immeasurably in the past, but their internal support for the Senator has dwindled, and Nueva Hispaña felt that first. Sietae was established as an embassy system with Sirius Gov months ago, but over time each power player's respective councils have determined that while useful, those systems' usefulness does not outweigh the costs of maintaining them. Besides, if Li expands into Af Leporis again, Heverduduna does not need to be maintained as it has been. While Ida Dhor is a solid system that would be a gut-check to lose, losing the other three systems should not slow down the Senator's cause.
As for President Hudson's turmoil, only one system has entered turmoil. Katurru is a great distance from Nanoman, and this instance of turmoil will likely not disrupt the President's advancement.
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 four Powers: Sirius Gov, Aisling Duval, Pranav Antal, and Prime Minister Mahon. Additionally, Senators Patreus and Torval have thrown their support behind Senator Lavigny-Duval in the past week. 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.
Open hostilities exist between the Senator's pledged pilots and Archone Delaine (Pegasi Conflict), Federation Shadow President Winters, and President Hudson as well.
Now that you know the lay of the land, what can a single pilot or group of pilots do about it?
Here is Research's take on Senator Lavigny-Duval's prospects for the week.
Preparation
Due to the turmoil a few systems are experiencing, preparation is not an available option for followers of Senator Lavigny-Duval this week.
Expansion
Tutorial can be found here.
There are four active expansions for the Senator, and all four of them are systems that would be great for expansion: Cerni, Caria, HIP 35246, and CD-49 3617. Usually, pilots eliminate corrupt police in droves during expansion drives.
Opposition
Tutorial can be found here.
Amazing work last week in opposing multiple expansions on at least two fronts. A potential Hudson expansion into Af Leporis was derailed thanks to undermining efforts.
Neither Hudson nor Winters have active expansions that threaten the main body of the Senator's systems, though Winters's expansion into Kappa is right next door to Xinca. As for the pirate lord Delaine, IHC has posted their priorities for the Pegasi Sector. OR Delphini is the primary opposition target this week.
Fortification
Tutorial can be found here.
Last week's delivery of garrison supplies was exceptional. Unfortunately, at least 10 systems were neither undermined nor fortified, so Ida Dhor fell into turmoil due to a high deficit. Canceling undermined deficit-causing systems does serve a purpose, but not when there are non-undermined systems still unfortified. By saving systems like Yupini and HIP 16607 from undermining, Ida Dhor was doomed to turmoil. This situation is still recoverable, but only if space truckers deploy in force and even then, the level of undermining will determine our ending deficit or surplus.
Research has a priority list as well as the full fortification tracker.
As of right now, research asks again to fortify above the blue line, in case of heavy undermining. Commanders from across Lavigny space poured a lot of corruption reports into setting up four great preparation targets. Finishing in a deficit will negate that effort, though it will also clear three deficit-causing systems off the sheets. Currently, either ending to the week could be good for the Senator. It is up to space truckers loyal to Senator Lavigny-Duval and those criminals who raid our supply lines to determine which outcome we see in a week. The only thing controllable are expansion and fortification.
Undermining
Tutorial can be found here.
Pilots pledged to Lavigny-Duval put incredible effort into undermining last week. Ten of twenty-nine control systems of the pirate lord were undermined, and fifteen of sixty-three Hudson control systems were successfully undermined. Even with those results, only one Hudson system entered turmoil. As strong as last week's effort was, it still was not organized well enough to deal massive damage to Hudson's power structure.
Research is looking to recruit any commander who wants to assist in the strategic warfare operations department. They need further assistance to set priorities and arrange assignments for the disrupting of enemy supply lines.
Currently, the only priorities this week are from IHC for the Pegasi Pirate War.
If you wish to participate in organized undermining, feel free to contact one the player groups pledged to the Senator: Lavigny's Legion, The White Templars, or Les Corsaires de l'Empire.
Hopefully, the Herald's Research Department will have a commander in position to share and coordinate priorities before the week is out.
The Kamadhenu Chapterhouse of Inquisition
Several observant Inquisitors of the Chapterhouse have identified rapid enemy subversion of several of our most distant systems.
Xinca, Ida Dhor, and Pancienses have all seen their local dictatorship factions rise suddenly this past week, and if all three were flipped to dictatorships, it would entail a rise in our weekly fortification needs of 13594 tons - all to very distant systems.
The Chapterhouse is working hard to crush this subversion, but any pilots willing to do a few medium-influence-effect missions for the controlling factions in any of these systems would be greatly appreciated. When you run missions in control systems, please refrain from supporting dictatorships, as dictators don't take kindly to Senator Lavigny-Duval's principles of justice and honour.
Those factions in desperate need of support are:
- (Xinca) New Xinca Resistance
- (Ida Dhor) Ida Dhor Citizen's Forum
- (Pancienses) Pancienses Network
The Chapterhouse Lantern states that five exploited systems are in the throes of Civil War.
The Chapterhouse of Inquisition offers opportunities to help lower fortification triggers, raise undermining triggers, and serve as a distraction from hauling cargo. If you are a pilot who cares about fortifying a deficit-causing system, please come to the Chapterhouse so inquisitors can help you with advice on how to keep that fortification trigger down, much like Inquisitor Harfang is doing in HR 571. Deficit-causing systems that are consistently rescued and fortified are the concern of those who do the fortifying, and they may find eager support if they announce their intentions to protect their homes. Valiant Commanders looking to make their home system benefit Senator Lavigny-Duval's cause are encouraged to sign up and help in any way.
Currently, the Senator's dominion stands at over 430 billion Imperial citizens and over 560 billion citizens in total. Let's strive to keep them all loyal to the cause.
Emperor's Dawn has received some support, but were unable to find overwhelming support of their causes. The ISS has yet to issue an update on their status.
Additionally, the pirate forces in Amitrite were effectively wiped out.
Reddit Post.
Good luck and Godspeed, Commanders.
Quick Links:
Fortification Hitlist
Pegasi Pirate Conflict
Chapterhouse Lantern
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