Community Event / Creation Turning the Wheel

[WolfDragon]

Taken from the #Standing-Orders Channel on the Black Sky Legion Discord https://discord.gg/Wtgnsbq
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Orders 2 - 5 JUN 3308

Project Status:

Talk about knocking things out while I was on my little vacation… I should leave Cryptography in charge more often!

Everything is looking pretty good around TDW space and the expansion out of LTT 5455 is on schedule! We have a handful of conflicts that need either ammunition or voting stickers handed around as well as a few systems where mission running will do some good.

Looks like the makings of a nice weekend CMDRs! I’ll see you all on Sunday!

Items of note:

DOMOTWA - All looks good here, your efforts have stabilized things quite nicely! Great Job!

HAHGWE - Is also looking quite nice, no more work needed here. Great Job!

HR 4979 - Another nicely stabilized system! No more work required here. Great Job!

LHS 1857 - Let Earth Defense Fleet win per the “good neighbor policy”

LTT 5455 - Nearly done with the cleanup here, just a little more for GQ Virginis General Corporation, nothing for Wolf 562 Major Inc as they are in a good place

Turning the Wheel remains in the final planned phase of the project. Our primary goals during this phase are to maintain the systems that The Dark Wheel controls for BGS stability and to continue to expand TDW into neighboring systems. If a new system is free from other PMFs and/or PP issues, TDW will take ownership of that system. If other PMFs occupy the system, we will seek an agreement to allow TDW to stay, be friendly, and not attempt to take control of the system. This is the “good neighbor” policy that has worked very well for the project thus far. At present, the current status of TDW in so many systems is in opposition to what the codex entry says. As TDW grows and this difference becomes even greater, it is hoped that this will trigger “something” with respect to Felicity Farseer’s quote in the TDW codex entry.

Above all, we continue Turning the Wheel for the camaraderie that working together for a common goal brings.

As always, if something pops up that “looks odd” see the General Remarks.

Please remember:

• Do NOT work for other factions in TDW systems, unless requested below.
• Do NOT hand in trade goods or cartography data to stations that we do not own.
• Do NOT hand in bounties for any faction other than TDW in our systems.

Possible Next Expansion Trigger System:
TDW Missions for INF, Cartography Data and Trade Profits at TDW controlled stations, and Bounty Voucher turn ins are desired at:
LTT 5455 Expansion in process, expected ending date ~10 June.
Work a bit for GQ Virginis General Corporation to repair their influence.

Conflicts:
CHARONIUM - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS
LP 787-52 - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS (currently losing 0-2)
WOLF 433 - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS
ANYANWU - SUPPORT Alliance of LTT 5419 in ELECTIONS
LFT 926 - SUPPORT Collective of Independent Agents in ELECTIONS
LHS 306 - SUPPORT Movement for LP 732-94 Liberals in ELECTIONS
WOLF 629 - SUPPORT Sol Workers' Party in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS

Bounty Hunting:
Bounty hunting in any of our controlled systems (9 PUPPIS and/or ANYANWU Compromised Nav Beacons and/or Resource Extraction Sites in TDW controlled systems are great places to go).
Turn in TDW bounty vouchers earned in these locations:

• LHS 397
• ROSS 154 (more for LHS 397 than here please)

General Missions & Passengers:
Note: Work Missions for INF in the following systems for the given faction, when moving these factions up above the native factions, if a conflict starts, we typically want these non-native factions to WIN those conflicts against native factions

BD-18 3106 - LHS 2335 Group [10.3] want ~15% which should trigger a conflict for the #2 spot
LHS 397 - The Dark Wheel [48.1] want ~55%, this should put Sol Workers’ Party at about the 20% mark for stability here
LTT 5455 - GQ Virginis General Corporation [12.3] want ~15% for a buffer and expansion cleanup
PHRA LAK - Usiren Free [12.5] want ~15%, do a few missions for TDW as well to keep the numbers good please
ROSS 154 - Barnard's Star Advanced Corp [11.4] just need a few missions here to get them into conflict for the #2 spot, which we want them to win
WOLF 629 - 36 Ophiuchi Future [4.6] want ~6% for stability, will not take many missions

Commodity Trading AND/OR Exploration Data:
Profitable trades into, buying commodities from, and/or hand in Carto Data at:

• LHS 397 - Zillig Depot (ALL Pads), Note: the three large surface stations are also TDW owned, so they are fair game too
• ROSS 154 - Birkeland City (ALL Pads), Note: just a little here, LHS 397 is better

Preferred #2 non-native factions for long term stability:
9 PUPPIS - Ralu Independents
ANYANWU - Alliance of LTT 5419
HR 4979 - Alliance of CD-33 8748
LHS 397 - Sol Workers' Party
LTT 5455 - GQ Virginis General Corporation
WOLF 629 - Sol Workers' Party

General Remarks:
Where TDW is a guest, we want TDW to be above the natives, ideally not conflicting with the other player factions, and never in conflict with the controlling faction. 15-20% INF is a good max, unless otherwise indicated

• ARQUE - TDW is a guest of Alliance Rapid-reaction Corps, no work required here
• CHARONIUM - TDW is a guest here with LSR but with no diplomatic comms with Star Pilots
• CHONTANTICI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• COELRIND - Hudson PP system, for now leave this alone, TDW only needs about 7% MAX here.
• DOMOTWA - TDW is a guest of Sidewinder Syndicate
• HAHGWE - TDW is a guest of Civitas Dei
• JAUNERA - TDW is a guest of Delta Squadron
• LAVE - TDW is a guest of Lave Radio Network
• LHS 1857 - TDW is a guest of Flotta Stellare
• LHS 417 - TDW is a guest of Blood Brothers from Alrai
• LP 787-52 - TDW is a guest of Minutemen
• SOKOJI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• WOLF 433 - TDW is a guest of LHS 2541 Alliance Combine (AEDC)
• As a general rule, when factions in a TDW system are in conflict, we want the native faction (Blue N by their name in Inara when looking at the system) to LOSE. Where two non-native factions conflict, neither winner is “desired”, depending on INF level after the conflict, we would likely boost the LOSER to avoid retreat (happens at 2.5% or lower). Two native factions in conflict can be ignored and their INF in the system can be addressed after the conflict ends.
• Another general rule, we want non-native factions above the native factions to avoid invasions. Take note that when factions are above 7% influence, and two of them match in %INF, and at least one of them has an asset, this will trigger a conflict. Where possible keep a few % between non-native factions to avoid a conflict as the loser will likely need to get boosted back up above the native factions for stability of the system.

Please continue to use EDMC or similar tools to keep local data up to date.

Keep Turning The Wheel, Hamsters!
https://discord.gg/Wtgnsbq

 

[WolfDragon]

Taken from the #Standing-Orders Channel on the Black Sky Legion Discord https://discord.gg/Wtgnsbq
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Orders 5 - 9 JUN 3308

Project Status:

The clock is ticking down on that expansion out of LTT 5455, things around that area of space are a bit in flux, so we are definitely in “see where TDW goes” and I will work the diplomatic thing like I always do, more info to follow when the expansion completes. Everything else is looking pretty good! There are a handful of places where conflicts need resolving as well as missions need running, so get those shiny new ships and anything else you CMDRs bought with your Golconda hauling CG credits and have fun out there!

I’ll see you all on Thursday!

Items of note:

HAHGWE - TDW nearing the “too high” point, no more work here please

JAUNERA - TDW is at the “too high” point, no more work here please

LHS 417 - TDW is at the “too high” point, no more work here please

Turning the Wheel remains in the final planned phase of the project. Our primary goals during this phase are to maintain the systems that The Dark Wheel controls for BGS stability and to continue to expand TDW into neighboring systems. If a new system is free from other PMFs and/or PP issues, TDW will take ownership of that system. If other PMFs occupy the system, we will seek an agreement to allow TDW to stay, be friendly, and not attempt to take control of the system. This is the “good neighbor” policy that has worked very well for the project thus far. At present, the current status of TDW in so many systems is in opposition to what the codex entry says. As TDW grows and this difference becomes even greater, it is hoped that this will trigger “something” with respect to Felicity Farseer’s quote in the TDW codex entry.

Above all, we continue Turning the Wheel for the camaraderie that working together for a common goal brings.

As always, if something pops up that “looks odd” see the General Remarks.

Please remember:

• Do NOT work for other factions in TDW systems, unless requested below.
• Do NOT hand in trade goods or cartography data to stations that we do not own.
• Do NOT hand in bounties for any faction other than TDW in our systems.

Possible Next Expansion Trigger System:
TDW Missions for INF, Cartography Data and Trade Profits at TDW controlled stations, and Bounty Voucher turn ins are desired at:
LTT 5455 Expansion in process, expected ending date ~10 June.

Conflicts:
CHARONIUM - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS
LP 787-52 - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS
WOLF 433 - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS
ANYANWU - SUPPORT Alliance of LTT 5419 in ELECTIONS
HR 4979 - SUPPORT Alliance of CD-33 8748 in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS
LFT 926 - SUPPORT Collective of Independent Agents in ELECTIONS
LHS 306 - SUPPORT Movement for LP 732-94 Liberals in ELECTIONS
WOLF 629 - SUPPORT Sol Workers' Party in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS

Bounty Hunting:
Bounty hunting in any of our controlled systems (9 PUPPIS and/or ANYANWU Compromised Nav Beacons and/or Resource Extraction Sites in TDW controlled systems are great places to go).
Turn in TDW bounty vouchers earned in these locations:
- ROSS 154

General Missions & Passengers:
Note: Work Missions for INF in the following systems for the given faction, when moving these factions up above the native factions, if a conflict starts, we typically want these non-native factions to WIN those conflicts against native factions

9 PUPPIS - Ralu Independents [8.4] need about 10% to avoid conflict, ideally want 16% to retake #2 spot in conflict
ANYANWU - Aegilips Co [5.1] want 6% for stability, just a couple of missions will do it
BD-18 3106 - LHS 2335 Group [9.7] want ~14% which should trigger a conflict for the #2 spot
PHRA LAK - Usiren Free [11.9] want ~15% for a nice buffer
ROSS 154 - Barnard's Star Advanced Corp [12.8] just need a few missions here to get them into conflict for the #2 spot, which we want them to win

Commodity Trading AND/OR Exploration Data:
- ROSS 154 - Birkeland City (ALL Pads)

Preferred #2 non-native factions for long term stability:
9 PUPPIS - Ralu Independents
ANYANWU - Alliance of LTT 5419
HR 4979 - Alliance of CD-33 8748
LHS 397 - Sol Workers' Party
LTT 5455 - GQ Virginis General Corporation
WOLF 629 - Sol Workers' Party

General Remarks:
Where TDW is a guest, we want TDW to be above the natives, ideally not conflicting with the other player factions, and never in conflict with the controlling faction. 15-20% INF is a good max, unless otherwise indicated

• ARQUE - TDW is a guest of Alliance Rapid-reaction Corps, no work required here
• CHARONIUM - TDW is a guest here with LSR but with no diplomatic comms with Star Pilots
• CHONTANTICI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• COELRIND - Hudson PP system, for now leave this alone, TDW only needs about 7% MAX here.
• DOMOTWA - TDW is a guest of Sidewinder Syndicate
• HAHGWE - TDW is a guest of Civitas Dei
• JAUNERA - TDW is a guest of Delta Squadron
• LAVE - TDW is a guest of Lave Radio Network
• LHS 1857 - TDW is a guest of Flotta Stellare
• LHS 417 - TDW is a guest of Blood Brothers from Alrai
• LP 787-52 - TDW is a guest of Minutemen
• SOKOJI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• WOLF 433 - TDW is a guest of LHS 2541 Alliance Combine (AEDC)
• As a general rule, when factions in a TDW system are in conflict, we want the native faction (Blue N by their name in Inara when looking at the system) to LOSE. Where two non-native factions conflict, neither winner is “desired”, depending on INF level after the conflict, we would likely boost the LOSER to avoid retreat (happens at 2.5% or lower). Two native factions in conflict can be ignored and their INF in the system can be addressed after the conflict ends.
• Another general rule, we want non-native factions above the native factions to avoid invasions. Take note that when factions are above 7% influence, and two of them match in %INF, and at least one of them has an asset, this will trigger a conflict. Where possible keep a few % between non-native factions to avoid a conflict as the loser will likely need to get boosted back up above the native factions for stability of the system.

Please continue to use EDMC or similar tools to keep local data up to date.

Keep Turning The Wheel, Hamsters!
https://discord.gg/Wtgnsbq

 

[WolfDragon]

Taken from the #Standing-Orders Channel on the Black Sky Legion Discord https://discord.gg/Wtgnsbq
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Orders 8 - 12 JUN 3308

Writing this up a day early due to some last minute IRL aggro

Project Status:

The expansion from LTT 5455 has taken The Dark Wheel into an open slot in ROSS 1015! The Terran Colonial Forces welcome TDW to be a guest in their system, and only a very small amount of work is needed here to keep things stable while those bad states there run their course.

This cycle brings us just a few conflicts and a bit of a buffet of places where faction work is the rule of the day. Looking over them as a whole, there isn’t anything eyebrow raising, just several places where some housekeeping is needed. Have fun out there taking your pick of things to do in TDW space CMDRs! I’ll see you all on Sunday!

Items of note:

CHARONIUM - If TDW gets into conflict with LSR, let them win per the “good neighbor” policy

CHONTANTICI - If TDW gets into conflict with FRC, let them win per the “good neighbor” policy

JAUNERA - TDW is at the “too high” point, no more work here please

LHS 417 - Looks like BBfA are looking to make an expansion happen, a little work for TDW here will prevent a conflict and force the inf to come from other factions, this will help stability there during their expansion climb

WOLF 433 - Expecting a conflict here soon, will want TDW to win that

Turning the Wheel remains in the final planned phase of the project. Our primary goals during this phase are to maintain the systems that The Dark Wheel controls for BGS stability and to continue to expand TDW into neighboring systems. If a new system is free from other PMFs and/or PP issues, TDW will take ownership of that system. If other PMFs occupy the system, we will seek an agreement to allow TDW to stay, be friendly, and not attempt to take control of the system. This is the “good neighbor” policy that has worked very well for the project thus far. At present, the current status of TDW in so many systems is in opposition to what the codex entry says. As TDW grows and this difference becomes even greater, it is hoped that this will trigger “something” with respect to Felicity Farseer’s quote in the TDW codex entry.

Above all, we continue Turning the Wheel for the camaraderie that working together for a common goal brings.

As always, if something pops up that “looks odd” see the General Remarks.

Please remember:

• Do NOT work for other factions in TDW systems, unless requested below.
• Do NOT hand in trade goods or cartography data to stations that we do not own.
• Do NOT hand in bounties for any faction other than TDW in our systems.

Possible Next Expansion Trigger System:
TDW Missions for INF, Cartography Data and Trade Profits at TDW controlled stations, and Bounty Voucher turn ins are desired at:
None this cycle, focus on the housekeeping

Conflicts:
BD-18 3106 - SUPPORT LHS 2335 Group in ELECTIONS
HR 4979 - SUPPORT Alliance of CD-33 8748 in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS
PHRA LAK - SUPPORT Usiren Free in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS
ROSS 154 - SUPPORT Barnard's Star Advanced Corp in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS

Bounty Hunting:
Bounty hunting in any of our controlled systems (9 PUPPIS and/or ANYANWU Compromised Nav Beacons and/or Resource Extraction Sites in TDW controlled systems are great places to go).
Turn in TDW bounty vouchers earned in these locations:
- LP 787-52

General Missions & Passengers:
Note: Work Missions for INF in the following systems for the given faction, when moving these factions up above the native factions, if a conflict starts, we typically want these non-native factions to WIN those conflicts against native factions

9 PUPPIS - Ralu Independents [8.0] need ~12% to avoid conflict, ideally want ~16% to retake #2 spot in conflict
LHS 397 - Revolutionary Party of Tiapalan [4.9] want ~5.5%, just a few missions here
LHS 417 - The Dark Wheel [13.7] want ~15%, just a few missions here
LP 787-52 - The Dark Wheel [10.2] want ~15% to avoid a conflict
ROSS 1015 - The Dark Wheel [13.8] want ~15% but not higher than 20%, just a few missions here
LHS 306 - Movement for LP 732-94 Liberals [13.9] want ~15% for a buffer
LTT 5455 - GQ Virginis General Corporation [11.0] want ~15% to avoid a conflict
LAVE - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel [13.4] want closer to 15% for a buffer

Commodity Trading AND/OR Exploration Data:
- LP 787-52 - Tanner Orbital (SML/MED Pads)

Preferred #2 non-native factions for long term stability:
9 PUPPIS - Ralu Independents
ANYANWU - Alliance of LTT 5419
HR 4979 - Alliance of CD-33 8748
LHS 397 - Sol Workers' Party
LTT 5455 - GQ Virginis General Corporation
WOLF 629 - Sol Workers' Party

General Remarks:
Where TDW is a guest, we want TDW to be above the natives, ideally not conflicting with the other player factions, and never in conflict with the controlling faction. 15-20% INF is a good max, unless otherwise indicated

• ARQUE - TDW is a guest of Alliance Rapid-reaction Corps, no work required here
• CHARONIUM - TDW is a guest here with LSR but with no diplomatic comms with Star Pilots
• CHONTANTICI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• COELRIND - Hudson PP system, for now leave this alone, TDW only needs about 7% MAX here.
• DOMOTWA - TDW is a guest of Sidewinder Syndicate
• HAHGWE - TDW is a guest of Civitas Dei
• JAUNERA - TDW is a guest of Delta Squadron
• LAVE - TDW is a guest of Lave Radio Network
• LHS 1857 - TDW is a guest of Flotta Stellare
• LHS 417 - TDW is a guest of Blood Brothers from Alrai
• LP 787-52 - TDW is a guest of Minutemen
• ROSS 1015 - TDW is a guest of Terran Colonial Forces
• SOKOJI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• WOLF 433 - TDW is a guest of LHS 2541 Alliance Combine (AEDC)
• As a general rule, when factions in a TDW system are in conflict, we want the native faction (Blue N by their name in Inara when looking at the system) to LOSE. Where two non-native factions conflict, neither winner is “desired”, depending on INF level after the conflict, we would likely boost the LOSER to avoid retreat (happens at 2.5% or lower). Two native factions in conflict can be ignored and their INF in the system can be addressed after the conflict ends.
• Another general rule, we want non-native factions above the native factions to avoid invasions. Take note that when factions are above 7% influence, and two of them match in %INF, and at least one of them has an asset, this will trigger a conflict. Where possible keep a few % between non-native factions to avoid a conflict as the loser will likely need to get boosted back up above the native factions for stability of the system.

Please continue to use EDMC or similar tools to keep local data up to date.

Keep Turning The Wheel, Hamsters!
https://discord.gg/Wtgnsbq

 

[WolfDragon]

Taken from the #Standing-Orders Channel on the Black Sky Legion Discord https://discord.gg/Wtgnsbq
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Orders 12 - 16 JUN 3308

Project Status:

FANTASTIC JOB with the orders last cycle CMDRs! You all really knocked them out of the park!

This cycle brings us the reverse of what we had over the weekend, many conflicts to choose from for your preferred methods of ammunition bill collecting as well as ballot box stuffing. Missions wise, we still have a good assortment of places to choose from, with only one “eyebrow raiser” that needs some love to prevent a retreat. ALl in all, a very nice set of things “to do” in TDW space this week. Have fun out there CMDRs! I’ll see you all on Thursday!

Items of note:

CHARONIUM - If TDW gets into conflict with LSR, let them win per the “good neighbor” policy

CHONTANTICI - Let FRC win per the “good neighbor” policy

JAUNERA - TDW is at the “too high” point, no work here please

ROSS 1015 - TDW is at the “too high” point, no work here please

WOLF 433 - Looks like AEDC is making an expansion happen from here, after that lights off, we will want to buff TDW INF here just a little bit to stay above the pack

WOLF 629 - Labour of 70 Ophiuchi is at risk of retreat, need to send some love their way as we do not want them to leave the system

Turning the Wheel remains in the final planned phase of the project. Our primary goals during this phase are to maintain the systems that The Dark Wheel controls for BGS stability and to continue to expand TDW into neighboring systems. If a new system is free from other PMFs and/or PP issues, TDW will take ownership of that system. If other PMFs occupy the system, we will seek an agreement to allow TDW to stay, be friendly, and not attempt to take control of the system. This is the “good neighbor” policy that has worked very well for the project thus far. At present, the current status of TDW in so many systems is in opposition to what the codex entry says. As TDW grows and this difference becomes even greater, it is hoped that this will trigger “something” with respect to Felicity Farseer’s quote in the TDW codex entry.

Above all, we continue Turning the Wheel for the camaraderie that working together for a common goal brings.

As always, if something pops up that “looks odd” see the General Remarks.

Please remember:

• Do NOT work for other factions in TDW systems, unless requested below.
• Do NOT hand in trade goods or cartography data to stations that we do not own.
• Do NOT hand in bounties for any faction other than TDW in our systems.

Possible Next Expansion Trigger System:
TDW Missions for INF, Cartography Data and Trade Profits at TDW controlled stations, and Bounty Voucher turn ins are desired at:
None this cycle, focus on the housekeeping

Conflicts:
LHS 417 - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel in ELECTIONS
LP 787-52 - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS
9 PUPPIS - SUPPORT Ralu Independents in ELECTIONS
ANYANWU - SUPPORT LHS 346 Democrats in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS
ANYANWU - SUPPORT Alliance of LTT 5419 in ELECTIONS
BD-18 3106 - SUPPORT LHS 2335 Group in ELECTIONS
LHS 306 - SUPPORT Movement for LP 732-94 Liberals in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS
PHRA LAK - SUPPORT Usiren Free in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS
ROSS 154 - SUPPORT Barnard's Star Advanced Corp in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS
WOLF 629 - SUPPORT Sol Workers' Party in ELECTIONS

Bounty Hunting:
Bounty hunting in any of our controlled systems (9 PUPPIS and/or ANYANWU Compromised Nav Beacons and/or Resource Extraction Sites in TDW controlled systems are great places to go).
Turn in TDW bounty vouchers earned in these locations:
- LHS 397

General Missions & Passengers:
Note: Work Missions for INF in the following systems for the given faction, when moving these factions up above the native factions, if a conflict starts, we typically want these non-native factions to WIN those conflicts against native factions

WOLF 629 - SUPPORT Labour of 70 Ophiuchi [3.0] RETREAT RISK, want ~6% for them as we do not want them to leave the system
86 MU HERCULIS - Colanja Gold Power Services [14.4] want ~17% to avoid conflict and keep things nice and stable here
HR 4979 - Nuenets Corp [5.2] want ~6-6.5% to prevent any invasions, only a few missions needed to handle this
LAVE - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel [13.0] want closer to 15% for a nice standing here

Commodity Trading AND/OR Exploration Data:
- LHS 397 - Zillig Depot (ALL Pads)

Preferred #2 non-native factions for long term stability:
9 PUPPIS - Ralu Independents
ANYANWU - Alliance of LTT 5419
HR 4979 - Alliance of CD-33 8748
LHS 397 - Sol Workers' Party
LTT 5455 - GQ Virginis General Corporation
WOLF 629 - Sol Workers' Party

General Remarks:
Where TDW is a guest, we want TDW to be above the natives, ideally not conflicting with the other player factions, and never in conflict with the controlling faction. 15-20% INF is a good max, unless otherwise indicated

• ARQUE - TDW is a guest of Alliance Rapid-reaction Corps, no work required here
• CHARONIUM - TDW is a guest here with LSR but with no diplomatic comms with Star Pilots
• CHONTANTICI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• COELRIND - Hudson PP system, for now leave this alone, TDW only needs about 7% MAX here.
• DOMOTWA - TDW is a guest of Sidewinder Syndicate
• HAHGWE - TDW is a guest of Civitas Dei
• JAUNERA - TDW is a guest of Delta Squadron
• LAVE - TDW is a guest of Lave Radio Network
• LHS 1857 - TDW is a guest of Flotta Stellare
• LHS 417 - TDW is a guest of Blood Brothers from Alrai
• LP 787-52 - TDW is a guest of Minutemen
• ROSS 1015 - TDW is a guest of Terran Colonial Forces
• SOKOJI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• WOLF 433 - TDW is a guest of LHS 2541 Alliance Combine (AEDC)
• As a general rule, when factions in a TDW system are in conflict, we want the native faction (Blue N by their name in Inara when looking at the system) to LOSE. Where two non-native factions conflict, neither winner is “desired”, depending on INF level after the conflict, we would likely boost the LOSER to avoid retreat (happens at 2.5% or lower). Two native factions in conflict can be ignored and their INF in the system can be addressed after the conflict ends.
• Another general rule, we want non-native factions above the native factions to avoid invasions. Take note that when factions are above 7% influence, and two of them match in %INF, and at least one of them has an asset, this will trigger a conflict. Where possible keep a few % between non-native factions to avoid a conflict as the loser will likely need to get boosted back up above the native factions for stability of the system.

Please continue to use EDMC or similar tools to keep local data up to date.

Keep Turning The Wheel, Hamsters!
https://discord.gg/Wtgnsbq

 

[Esteban]

Greetings! Yes! I still find the updates here on the forum useful to guide my ED activities. I have been away for some time, unfortunately, due to RL. I have missed it greatly and look forward to getting back and dispensing the rustiness. I'm not there just yet, but predict I'll be very soon. In doing some catch-up reading here, it was good to see Crypto's SOs again for a little bit.

I always knew these SOs take a lot of effort and time. I have been ever-grateful to see them here.

Happy travels, as always, CMDRs!

 

[Cryptography]

Looks like I'll be doing Standing Orders again semi-regularly due to a change in Wolfdragon's RL activities. We will likely be sharing the duties.

Current tick time is closer to suiting me too.

 

[Cryptography]

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Orders 16 - 19 JUN 3308

Project Status:

TDW continues to have well managed systems with relatively few conflicts or major events to handle. Random chance does mean there is still plenty to keep you occupied however!

Items of note:

ANYANWU - Support LHS Dems and Alliance of LTT in their conflicts. Boost Aegilips Co a bit

CHARONIUM - TDW at war with LSR, let them win per the “good neighbor” policy

COELRIND - TDW to LOSE the war. Powerplay related issue.

JAUNERA - TDW is at the “too high” point, no work here please

LHS 397 - TDW has an Infrastructure Failure. Relevant trades and on-foot missions please.

ROSS 1015 - TDW to win election. Dukes to win war. Dont do too much for either conflict.

WOLF 433 - Bit messy here. TDW to win the war.


Turning the Wheel remains in the final planned phase of the project. Our primary goals during this phase are to maintain the systems that The Dark Wheel controls for BGS stability and to continue to expand TDW into neighboring systems. If a new system is free from other PMFs and/or PP issues, TDW will take ownership of that system. If other PMFs occupy the system, we will seek an agreement to allow TDW to stay, be friendly, and not attempt to take control of the system. This is the “good neighbor” policy that has worked very well for the project thus far. At present, the current status of TDW in so many systems is in opposition to what the codex entry says. As TDW grows and this difference becomes even greater, it is hoped that this will trigger “something” with respect to Felicity Farseer’s quote in the TDW codex entry.

Above all, we continue Turning the Wheel for the camaraderie that working together for a common goal brings.

As always, if something pops up that “looks odd” see the General Remarks.

Please remember:

• Do NOT work for other factions in TDW systems, unless requested below.
• Do NOT hand in trade goods or cartography data to stations that we do not own.
• Do NOT hand in bounties for any faction other than TDW in our systems.

Possible Next Expansion Trigger System:
TDW Missions for INF, Cartography Data and Trade Profits at TDW controlled stations, and Bounty Voucher turn ins are desired at:
None this cycle. Unchanged. We are close to expansion in Hrimfaxi but the potential target would be LTT 3007, less than ideal.

Conflicts:
LHS 417 - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel in ELECTIONS
LP 787-52 - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS
9 PUPPIS - SUPPORT Ralu Independents in ELECTIONS
ANYANWU - SUPPORT LHS 346 Democrats in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS
ANYANWU - SUPPORT Alliance of LTT 5419 in ELECTIONS
BD-18 3106 - SUPPORT LHS 2335 Group in ELECTIONS
LHS 306 - SUPPORT Movement for LP 732-94 Liberals in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS

Bounty Hunting:
Bounty hunting in any of our controlled systems (9 PUPPIS and/or ANYANWU Compromised Nav Beacons and/or Resource Extraction Sites in TDW controlled systems are great places to go).
Turn in TDW bounty vouchers earned in these locations:

• LHS 397
• LTT 5455

General Missions & Passengers:
Note: Work Missions for INF in the following systems for the given faction, when moving these factions up above the native factions, if a conflict starts, we typically want these non-native factions to WIN those conflicts against native factions

86 MU HERCULIS - Colanja Gold Power Services [9.8] want ~17% to avoid conflict and keep things nice and stable here
HR 4979 - Nuenets Corp [5.9] want ~6-6.5% to prevent any invasions, only a few missions needed to handle this
LAVE - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel [13.0] want closer to 15% for a nice standing here

Commodity Trading AND/OR Exploration Data:

• LHS 397 - Zillig Depot (ALL Pads)
• LTT 5455 - Tull Enterprise or Anthony de la Roche Barracks

Preferred #2 non-native factions for long term stability:
9 PUPPIS - Ralu Independents
ANYANWU - Alliance of LTT 5419
HR 4979 - Alliance of CD-33 8748
LHS 397 - Sol Workers' Party
LTT 5455 - GQ Virginis General Corporation
WOLF 629 - Sol Workers' Party


General Remarks:
Where TDW is a guest, we want TDW to be above the natives, ideally not conflicting with the other player factions, and never in conflict with the controlling faction. 15-20% INF is a good max, unless otherwise indicated

• ARQUE - TDW is a guest of Alliance Rapid-reaction Corps, no work required here
• CHARONIUM - TDW is a guest here with LSR but with no diplomatic comms with Star Pilots
• CHONTANTICI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• COELRIND - Hudson PP system, for now leave this alone, TDW only needs about 7% MAX here.
• DOMOTWA - TDW is a guest of Sidewinder Syndicate
• HAHGWE - TDW is a guest of Civitas Dei
• JAUNERA - TDW is a guest of Delta Squadron
• LAVE - TDW is a guest of Lave Radio Network
• LHS 1857 - TDW is a guest of Flotta Stellare
• LHS 417 - TDW is a guest of Blood Brothers from Alrai
• LP 787-52 - TDW is a guest of Minutemen
• ROSS 1015 - TDW is a guest of Terran Colonial Forces
• SOKOJI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• WOLF 433 - TDW is a guest of LHS 2541 Alliance Combine (AEDC)
• As a general rule, when factions in a TDW system are in conflict, we want the native faction (Blue N by their name in Inara when looking at the system) to LOSE. Where two non-native factions conflict, neither winner is “desired”, depending on INF level after the conflict, we would likely boost the LOSER to avoid retreat (happens at 2.5% or lower). Two native factions in conflict can be ignored and their INF in the system can be addressed after the conflict ends.
• Another general rule, we want non-native factions above the native factions to avoid invasions. Take note that when factions are above 7% influence, and two of them match in %INF, and at least one of them has an asset, this will trigger a conflict. Where possible keep a few % between non-native factions to avoid a conflict as the loser will likely need to get boosted back up above the native factions for stability of the system.

Please continue to use EDMC or similar tools to keep local data up to date.

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Taken from the #Standing-Orders Channel on the Black Sky Legion Discord https://discord.gg/Wtgnsbq
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Orders 19 - 23 JUN 3308

Project Status:

Looks like we have a handful of conflicts and places needing a bit of faction housekeeping but all in all a nice little buffet to pick and choose from for this week!

Crypto and I are tag teaming the orders updates due to my IRL schedule. A HUGE thank you to him for that!

Have fun out there in CMDRs!

Items of note:

ANYANWU - Support Alliance of LTT in their conflicts. Boost Aegilips Co a bit as they are getting too low

CHARONIUM - TDW at war with LSR, let them win per the “good neighbor” policy

CHONTANTICI - If TDW and FRC get into a conflict, let FRC win per the “good neighbor” policy

COELRIND - TDW to LOSE the war. Powerplay needs Dukes of Coelrind in charge here

LHS 397 - TDW has an Infrastructure Failure. Relevant trades and missions here please

LTT 5455 - TDW getting a bit too low on the controlling INF buffer. Missions/Trade/Carto here please

WOLF 433 - Bit messy here. TDW to win the war

Turning the Wheel remains in the final planned phase of the project. Our primary goals during this phase are to maintain the systems that The Dark Wheel controls for BGS stability and to continue to expand TDW into neighboring systems. If a new system is free from other PMFs and/or PP issues, TDW will take ownership of that system. If other PMFs occupy the system, we will seek an agreement to allow TDW to stay, be friendly, and not attempt to take control of the system. This is the “good neighbor” policy that has worked very well for the project thus far. At present, the current status of TDW in so many systems is in opposition to what the codex entry says. As TDW grows and this difference becomes even greater, it is hoped that this will trigger “something” with respect to Felicity Farseer’s quote in the TDW codex entry.

Above all, we continue Turning the Wheel for the camaraderie that working together for a common goal brings.

As always, if something pops up that “looks odd” see the General Remarks.

Please remember:

• Do NOT work for other factions in TDW systems, unless requested below.
• Do NOT hand in trade goods or cartography data to stations that we do not own.
• Do NOT hand in bounties for any faction other than TDW in our systems.

Possible Next Expansion Trigger System:
TDW Missions for INF, Cartography Data and Trade Profits at TDW controlled stations, and Bounty Voucher turn ins are desired at:
Nothing looking good quite yet, focus on the rest of the orders this cycle.

Conflicts:
LHS 417 - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel in ELECTIONS
LP 787-52 - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel in ELECTIONS
ROSS 1015 - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel in ELECTIONS
WOLF 433 - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS
ANYANWU - SUPPORT Alliance of LTT 5419 in ELECTIONS
HR 4979 - SUPPORT Alliance of CD-33 8748 in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS
LFT 926 - SUPPORT Collective of Independent Agents in ELECTIONS

Bounty Hunting:
Bounty hunting in any of our controlled systems (9 PUPPIS and/or ANYANWU Compromised Nav Beacons and/or Resource Extraction Sites in TDW controlled systems are great places to go).
Turn in TDW bounty vouchers earned in these locations:

• LHS 397
• LTT 5455

General Missions & Passengers:
Note: Work Missions for INF in the following systems for the given faction, when moving these factions up above the native factions, if a conflict starts, we typically want these non-native factions to WIN those conflicts against native factions

LTT 5455 - The Dark Wheel [44.7] want ~55-60% to keep things nice and quiet here
86 MU HERCULIS - Colanja Gold Power Services [13.2] want ~17% to avoid conflict and keep things nice and stable here
ANYANWU - Aegilips Co [4.0] want ~6-6.5% to prevent any invasions, only a few missions needed to handle this
HR 4979 - Nuenets Corp [5.9] want ~6-6.5% to prevent any invasions, only a few missions needed to handle this
HRIMFAXI - Kaupolock PLC [10.6] want ~15% to avoid conflict and keep things nice and stable here
LHS 306 - Movement for LP 732-94 Liberals [10.9] want ~13% to avoid conflict, if it happens want them to win
WOLF 629 - Labour of 70 Ophiuchi [4.5] want ~6-6.5% to prevent any invasions, only a few missions needed to handle this
LAVE - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel [13.0] want closer to 15% for a nice standing here

Commodity Trading AND/OR Exploration Data:

• LHS 397 - Zillig Depot (ALL Pads)
• LTT 5455 - Tull Enterprise or Anthony de la Roche Barracks

Preferred #2 non-native factions for long term stability:
9 PUPPIS - Ralu Independents
ANYANWU - Alliance of LTT 5419
HR 4979 - Alliance of CD-33 8748
LHS 397 - Sol Workers' Party
LTT 5455 - GQ Virginis General Corporation
WOLF 629 - Sol Workers' Party

General Remarks:
Where TDW is a guest, we want TDW to be above the natives, ideally not conflicting with the other player factions, and never in conflict with the controlling faction. 15-20% INF is a good max, unless otherwise indicated

• ARQUE - TDW is a guest of Alliance Rapid-reaction Corps, no work required here
• CHARONIUM - TDW is a guest here with LSR but with no diplomatic comms with Star Pilots
• CHONTANTICI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• COELRIND - Hudson PP system, Dukes of Coelrind need to control here, TDW only needs ~ 7% MAX
• DOMOTWA - TDW is a guest of Sidewinder Syndicate
• HAHGWE - TDW is a guest of Civitas Dei
• JAUNERA - TDW is a guest of Delta Squadron
• LAVE - TDW is a guest of Lave Radio Network
• LHS 1857 - TDW is a guest of Flotta Stellare
• LHS 417 - TDW is a guest of Blood Brothers from Alrai
• LP 787-52 - TDW is a guest of Minutemen
• ROSS 1015 - TDW is a guest of Terran Colonial Forces
• SOKOJI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• WOLF 433 - TDW is a guest of LHS 2541 Alliance Combine (AEDC)
• As a general rule, when factions in a TDW system are in conflict, we want the native faction (Blue N by their name in Inara when looking at the system) to LOSE. Where two non-native factions conflict, neither winner is “desired”, depending on INF level after the conflict, we would likely boost the LOSER to avoid retreat (happens at 2.5% or lower). Two native factions in conflict can be ignored and their INF in the system can be addressed after the conflict ends.
• Another general rule, we want non-native factions above the native factions to avoid invasions. Take note that when factions are above 7% influence, and two of them match in %INF, and at least one of them has an asset, this will trigger a conflict. Where possible keep a few % between non-native factions to avoid a conflict as the loser will likely need to get boosted back up above the native factions for stability of the system.

Please continue to use EDMC or similar tools to keep local data up to date.

Keep Turning The Wheel, Hamsters!
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[Cryptography]

Taken from the #Standing-Orders Channel on the Black Sky Legion Discord https://discord.gg/Wtgnsbq
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Orders 23 - 26 JUN 3308

Project Status:

Another day, another series of wars and ballot box stuffing! There are a few retreats and negative states around, not all of which will be listed here. Assist where you feel the need.

WolfDragon should be back on Sunday for updates.

Items of note:

86 Mu Herculis - War - support Colanja Gold Power Services

Anyanwu - Elections - Support Alliance of LTT 5419

HR 4979 - War - support Alliance of CD-33 8748

LFT 926 - War - support Collective of Independent Agents

LHS 306 - War - support Movement for LP 732-94 Liberals

LHS 397 - Missions for Revolutionary Party of Tiapalan

LHS 417 and LP 787-52 - Elections - win for TDW

Ross 154 - Assist BSAC in likely conflict.

Wolf 629 - Election - support 36 Ophiuchi Future. Prevent Retreat Sol Workers' Party


Turning the Wheel remains in the final planned phase of the project. Our primary goals during this phase are to maintain the systems that The Dark Wheel controls for BGS stability and to continue to expand TDW into neighboring systems. If a new system is free from other PMFs and/or PP issues, TDW will take ownership of that system. If other PMFs occupy the system, we will seek an agreement to allow TDW to stay, be friendly, and not attempt to take control of the system. This is the “good neighbor” policy that has worked very well for the project thus far. At present, the current status of TDW in so many systems is in opposition to what the codex entry says. As TDW grows and this difference becomes even greater, it is hoped that this will trigger “something” with respect to Felicity Farseer’s quote in the TDW codex entry.

Above all, we continue Turning the Wheel for the camaraderie that working together for a common goal brings.

As always, if something pops up that “looks odd” see the General Remarks.

Please remember:

• Do NOT work for other factions in TDW systems, unless requested below.
• Do NOT hand in trade goods or cartography data to stations that we do not own.
• Do NOT hand in bounties for any faction other than TDW in our systems.

Possible Next Expansion Trigger System:
TDW Missions for INF, Cartography Data and Trade Profits at TDW controlled stations, and Bounty Voucher turn ins are desired at:
Not really looking to push at this time. HR 4979 best option.

Conflicts:
LHS 417 - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel in ELECTIONS
LP 787-52 - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel in ELECTIONS
ANYANWU - SUPPORT Alliance of LTT 5419 in ELECTIONS
HR 4979 - SUPPORT Alliance of CD-33 8748 in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS
LFT 926 - SUPPORT Collective of Independent Agents in WAR

Bounty Hunting:
Bounty hunting in any of our controlled systems (9 PUPPIS and/or ANYANWU Compromised Nav Beacons and/or Resource Extraction Sites in TDW controlled systems are great places to go).
Turn in TDW bounty vouchers earned in these locations:

• LHS 397
• LTT 5455 or HR 4979

General Missions & Passengers:
Note: Work Missions for INF in the following systems for the given faction, when moving these factions up above the native factions, if a conflict starts, we typically want these non-native factions to WIN those conflicts against native factions

ANYANWU - Aegilips Co [6.1] want ~6-6.5% to prevent any invasions, a couple missions only.
HR 4979 - Nuenets Corp [5.5] want ~6-6.5% to prevent any invasions, only a few missions needed to handle this
HRIMFAXI - Kaupolock PLC [9.3] want ~15% to avoid conflict and keep things nice and stable here
LHS 306 - in war now. want them to win
WOLF 629 - Labour of 70 Ophiuchi [5.7] want ~6-6.5% to prevent any invasions, only a few missions needed to handle this
LAVE - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel [13.7] want closer to 15% for a nice standing here

Commodity Trading AND/OR Exploration Data:

• LHS 397 - Zillig Depot (ALL Pads)
• LTT 5455 - Tull Enterprise or Anthony de la Roche Barracks

Preferred #2 non-native factions for long term stability:
9 PUPPIS - Ralu Independents
ANYANWU - Alliance of LTT 5419
HR 4979 - Alliance of CD-33 8748
LHS 397 - Sol Workers' Party
LTT 5455 - GQ Virginis General Corporation
WOLF 629 - Sol Workers' Party

General Remarks:
Where TDW is a guest, we want TDW to be above the natives, ideally not conflicting with the other player factions, and never in conflict with the controlling faction. 15-20% INF is a good max, unless otherwise indicated

• ARQUE - TDW is a guest of Alliance Rapid-reaction Corps, no work required here
• CHARONIUM - TDW is a guest here with LSR but with no diplomatic comms with Star Pilots
• CHONTANTICI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• COELRIND - Hudson PP system, Dukes of Coelrind need to control here, TDW only needs ~ 7% MAX
• DOMOTWA - TDW is a guest of Sidewinder Syndicate
• HAHGWE - TDW is a guest of Civitas Dei
• JAUNERA - TDW is a guest of Delta Squadron
• LAVE - TDW is a guest of Lave Radio Network
• LHS 1857 - TDW is a guest of Flotta Stellare
• LHS 417 - TDW is a guest of Blood Brothers from Alrai
• LP 787-52 - TDW is a guest of Minutemen
• ROSS 1015 - TDW is a guest of Terran Colonial Forces
• SOKOJI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• WOLF 433 - TDW is a guest of LHS 2541 Alliance Combine (AEDC)
• As a general rule, when factions in a TDW system are in conflict, we want the native faction (Blue N by their name in Inara when looking at the system) to LOSE. Where two non-native factions conflict, neither winner is “desired”, depending on INF level after the conflict, we would likely boost the LOSER to avoid retreat (happens at 2.5% or lower). Two native factions in conflict can be ignored and their INF in the system can be addressed after the conflict ends.
• Another general rule, we want non-native factions above the native factions to avoid invasions. Take note that when factions are above 7% influence, and two of them match in %INF, and at least one of them has an asset, this will trigger a conflict. Where possible keep a few % between non-native factions to avoid a conflict as the loser will likely need to get boosted back up above the native factions for stability of the system.

Please continue to use EDMC or similar tools to keep local data up to date.

Keep Turning The Wheel, Hamsters!
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[Cryptography]

WolfDragon and I broadly support the aims of the new Community Event - Operation Wych Hunt. They aim to retreat or disrupt Azimuth Biotech, now revealed as Salvation/ The Witch's in-universe minions.

Discord https://discord.gg/zrAk6EwtMQ

Relevant Inara faction link: https://inara.cz/minorfaction/78911/

 

[WolfDragon]

Taken from the #Standing-Orders Channel on the Black Sky Legion Discord https://discord.gg/Wtgnsbq
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Orders 26 - 30 JUN 3308

Project Status:

Nice job knocking out the big ones over the weekend CMDRs! This week brings us a number of conflicts to resolve, some shorter fuses than others so go have a look and take your pick! We also have just a few systems where the factions need some love, all look to be fairly light work, so grab your favorite ship or why not one from the hangar that hasn’t gotten much stick time recently and have some fun out there in TDW space CMDRs!

Cryptography will be back on Thursday for the next update

Items of note:

CHONTANTICI - The Dark Wheel is in outbreak here, very light work just to hold position while that passes

COELRIND - The Dark Wheel is in Elections here, do note that the eventual plan is to let Dukes of Coelrind take this system back for the associate powerplay bubble

HRIMFAXI - Kaupolock PLC is just barely above the two in conflict, boosting them to ~15% would help prevent a follow on conflict

YUQUI - The Dark Wheel has an infrastructure failure here, only a few missions

Turning the Wheel remains in the final planned phase of the project. Our primary goals during this phase are to maintain the systems that The Dark Wheel controls for BGS stability and to continue to expand TDW into neighboring systems. If a new system is free from other PMFs and/or PP issues, TDW will take ownership of that system. If other PMFs occupy the system, we will seek an agreement to allow TDW to stay, be friendly, and not attempt to take control of the system. This is the “good neighbor” policy that has worked very well for the project thus far. At present, the current status of TDW in so many systems is in opposition to what the codex entry says. As TDW grows and this difference becomes even greater, it is hoped that this will trigger “something” with respect to Felicity Farseer’s quote in the TDW codex entry.

Above all, we continue Turning the Wheel for the camaraderie that working together for a common goal brings.

As always, if something pops up that “looks odd” see the General Remarks.

Please remember:

• Do NOT work for other factions in TDW systems, unless requested below.
• Do NOT hand in trade goods or cartography data to stations that we do not own.
• Do NOT hand in bounties for any faction other than TDW in our systems.

Possible Next Expansion Trigger System:
TDW Missions for INF, Cartography Data and Trade Profits at TDW controlled stations, and Bounty Voucher turn ins are desired at:
Not really looking to push at this time. HR 4979 best option.

Conflicts:
COELRIND - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel in ELECTIONS
LHS 417 - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel in ELECTIONS
86 MU HERCULIS - SUPPORT Colanja Gold Power Services in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS
ANYANWU - SUPPORT Alliance of LTT 5419 in ELECTIONS
BD-18 3106 - SUPPORT LHS 2335 Group in ELECTIONS
LFT 926 - SUPPORT Collective of Independent Agents in ELECTIONS
LHS 306 - SUPPORT Movement for LP 732-94 Liberals in WAR with CZ’s and WAR MISSIONS
ROSS 154 - SUPPORT Barnard's Star Advanced Corp in ELECTIONS

Bounty Hunting:
Bounty hunting in any of our controlled systems (9 PUPPIS and/or ANYANWU Compromised Nav Beacons and/or Resource Extraction Sites in TDW controlled systems are great places to go).
Turn in TDW bounty vouchers earned in these locations:

• ROSS 154
• PHRA LAK

General Missions & Passengers:
Note: Work Missions for INF in the following systems for the given faction, when moving these factions up above the native factions, if a conflict starts, we typically want these non-native factions to WIN those conflicts against native factions

CHONTANTICI - The Dark Wheel [21.9] has an outbreak here, only a few missions
HRIMFAXI - Kaupolock PLC [9.2] want ~15% to avoid conflict and keep things nice and stable here
YUQUI - The Dark Wheel [52.5] has an infrastructure failure here, only a few missions
LAVE - SUPPORT The Dark Wheel [13.5] want closer to 15% for a nice standing here

Commodity Trading AND/OR Exploration Data:

• ROSS 154 - Birkeland City (ALL Pads)
• PHRA LAK - Schiltberger Station (ALL Pads)

Preferred #2 non-native factions for long term stability:
9 PUPPIS - Ralu Independents
ANYANWU - Alliance of LTT 5419
HR 4979 - Alliance of CD-33 8748
LHS 397 - Sol Workers' Party
LTT 5455 - GQ Virginis General Corporation
WOLF 629 - Sol Workers' Party

General Remarks:
Where TDW is a guest, we want TDW to be above the natives, ideally not conflicting with the other player factions, and never in conflict with the controlling faction. 15-20% INF is a good max, unless otherwise indicated

• ARQUE - TDW is a guest of Alliance Rapid-reaction Corps, no work required here
• CHARONIUM - TDW is a guest here with LSR but with no diplomatic comms with Star Pilots
• CHONTANTICI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• COELRIND - Hudson PP system, Dukes of Coelrind need to control here, TDW only needs ~ 7% MAX
• DOMOTWA - TDW is a guest of Sidewinder Syndicate
• HAHGWE - TDW is a guest of Civitas Dei
• JAUNERA - TDW is a guest of Delta Squadron and is preferred for the #2 slot
• LAVE - TDW is a guest of Lave Radio Network
• LHS 1857 - TDW is a guest of Flotta Stellare
• LHS 417 - TDW is a guest of Blood Brothers from Alrai
• LP 787-52 - TDW is a guest of Minutemen
• ROSS 1015 - TDW is a guest of Terran Colonial Forces
• SOKOJI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• WOLF 433 - TDW is a guest of LHS 2541 Alliance Combine (AEDC)
• As a general rule, when factions in a TDW system are in conflict, we want the native faction (Blue N by their name in Inara when looking at the system) to LOSE. Where two non-native factions conflict, neither winner is “desired”, depending on INF level after the conflict, we would likely boost the LOSER to avoid retreat (happens at 2.5% or lower). Two native factions in conflict can be ignored and their INF in the system can be addressed after the conflict ends.
• Another general rule, we want non-native factions above the native factions to avoid invasions. Take note that when factions are above 7% influence, and two of them match in %INF, and at least one of them has an asset, this will trigger a conflict. Where possible keep a few % between non-native factions to avoid a conflict as the loser will likely need to get boosted back up above the native factions for stability of the system.

Please continue to use EDMC or similar tools to keep local data up to date.

Keep Turning The Wheel, Hamsters!
https://discord.gg/Wtgnsbq

 

[Cryptography]

Taken from the #Standing-Orders Channel on the Black Sky Legion Discord https://discord.gg/Wtgnsbq
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Orders 30 JUN - 3 JUL 3308

Project Status:

Well done commanders. Most things nicely handled in TDW space. We have the usual run of secondary conflicts to address and a number of systems where TDW could use some support.
Plenty of opportunities to break out an older ship you haven't used lately - may I suggest a DBS for bounty hunting?

Items of note:

COELRIND - The Dark Wheel is in Elections here, and losing. Do note that the eventual plan is to let Dukes of Coelrind take this system back for the associate powerplay bubble

HRIMFAXI - Kaupolock PLC needs bit more love, boosting them to ~15% would help prevent a follow on conflict

YUQUI - TDW lost some influence due to an Infrastructure Failure, so repair work is needed.

Turning the Wheel remains in the final planned phase of the project. Our primary goals during this phase are to maintain the systems that The Dark Wheel controls for BGS stability and to continue to expand TDW into neighboring systems. If a new system is free from other PMFs and/or PP issues, TDW will take ownership of that system. If other PMFs occupy the system, we will seek an agreement to allow TDW to stay, be friendly, and not attempt to take control of the system. This is the “good neighbor” policy that has worked very well for the project thus far. At present, the current status of TDW in so many systems is in opposition to what the codex entry says. As TDW grows and this difference becomes even greater, it is hoped that this will trigger “something” with respect to Felicity Farseer’s quote in the TDW codex entry.

Above all, we continue Turning the Wheel for the camaraderie that working together for a common goal brings.

As always, if something pops up that “looks odd” see the General Remarks.

Please remember:

• Do NOT work for other factions in TDW systems, unless requested below.
• Do NOT hand in trade goods or cartography data to stations that we do not own.
• Do NOT hand in bounties for any faction other than TDW in our systems.

Possible Next Expansion Trigger System:
TDW Missions for INF, Cartography Data and Trade Profits at TDW controlled stations, and Bounty Voucher turn ins are desired at:
Not really looking to push at this time. HR 4979 or Anyanwu best option.

Conflicts:
Anyanwu Elections - Support Alliance of LTT 5419
BD-18 3106 Elections - Support LHS 2335 Group
Coelrind Elections - Support The Dark Wheel
LHS 306 War - Support Movement for LP 732-94 Liberals
Ross 154 Elections - Support BSAC.
Wolf 629 Elections - Support 36 Ophiuchi Future.


Bounty Hunting:
Bounty hunting in any of our controlled systems (9 PUPPIS and/or ANYANWU Compromised Nav Beacons and/or Resource Extraction Sites in TDW controlled systems are great places to go).
Turn in TDW bounty vouchers earned in these locations:

• ROSS 154 (Infrastructure Failure repair)
• LHS 397
• Wolf 629

General Missions & Passengers:
Note: Work Missions for INF in the following systems for the given faction, when moving these factions up above the native factions, if a conflict starts, we typically want these non-native factions to WIN those conflicts against native factions


86 Mu Herculis Missions for Colanja Gold Power Services then win any war they get into.
HR 4979 Missions for Alliance of CD-33 8748
Hrimfaxi Missions for Kaupolock PLC
LHS 397 Missions for TDW
Ross 154 Missions for TDW
Wolf 629 Missions for TDW
Yuqui Missions for TDW



Commodity Trading AND/OR Exploration Data:
Trade and Cartographic data into TDW owned stations in the following systems:
LHS 397
Wolf 629
Yuqui


Preferred #2 non-native factions for long term stability:
9 PUPPIS - Ralu Independents
ANYANWU - Alliance of LTT 5419
HR 4979 - Alliance of CD-33 8748
LHS 397 - Sol Workers' Party
LTT 5455 - GQ Virginis General Corporation
WOLF 629 - Sol Workers' Party


General Remarks:
Where TDW is a guest, we want TDW to be above the natives, ideally not conflicting with the other player factions, and never in conflict with the controlling faction. 15-20% INF is a good max, unless otherwise indicated

• ARQUE - TDW is a guest of Alliance Rapid-reaction Corps, no work required here
• CHARONIUM - TDW is a guest here with LSR but with no diplomatic comms with Star Pilots
• CHONTANTICI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• COELRIND - Hudson PP system, Dukes of Coelrind need to control here, TDW only needs ~ 7% MAX
• DOMOTWA - TDW is a guest of Sidewinder Syndicate
• HAHGWE - TDW is a guest of Civitas Dei
• JAUNERA - TDW is a guest of Delta Squadron and is preferred for the #2 slot
• LAVE - TDW is a guest of Lave Radio Network
• LHS 1857 - TDW is a guest of Flotta Stellare
• LHS 417 - TDW is a guest of Blood Brothers from Alrai
• LP 787-52 - TDW is a guest of Minutemen
• ROSS 1015 - TDW is a guest of Terran Colonial Forces
• SOKOJI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• WOLF 433 - TDW is a guest of LHS 2541 Alliance Combine (AEDC)
• As a general rule, when factions in a TDW system are in conflict, we want the native faction (Blue N by their name in Inara when looking at the system) to LOSE. Where two non-native factions conflict, neither winner is “desired”, depending on INF level after the conflict, we would likely boost the LOSER to avoid retreat (happens at 2.5% or lower). Two native factions in conflict can be ignored and their INF in the system can be addressed after the conflict ends.
• Another general rule, we want non-native factions above the native factions to avoid invasions. Take note that when factions are above 7% influence, and two of them match in %INF, and at least one of them has an asset, this will trigger a conflict. Where possible keep a few % between non-native factions to avoid a conflict as the loser will likely need to get boosted back up above the native factions for stability of the system.

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Orders 3-7 JUL 3308

Project Status:

Nice job knocking out the last round of the “to do” list CMDRs! This round brings us a number of conflicts, mostly Elections, but a few Wars to go get your hands dirty in. There is also a bit of housekeeping work out there, some for TDW directly, but mostly for our non-native faction neighbors. We of course have all the game loops to choose from to help out in TDW space, so scroll on down and take your pick.
Crypto’s suggestion about a DBS for bounty hunting reminded me of a fun ship I like to grab for quick mission running. The venerable Python is certainly “the king of BGS”... but have you ever put the enhanced thrusters on an Imperial Courier? (zoom-zoom)

Items of note:

CHONTANTICI - Let FRC win the war per the good neighbor policy, #3 here is just fine for TDW

COELRIND - No work here for now, Dukes of Coelrind are getting moved up to restore the powerplay bubble here, will adjust the rack and stack for TDW’s position after things settle down a bit here

ROSS 154 - If Barnard's Star Advanced Corp finds themselves in a conflict, we will want to support them so they win it

Turning the Wheel remains in the final planned phase of the project. Our primary goals during this phase are to maintain the systems that The Dark Wheel controls for BGS stability and to continue to expand TDW into neighboring systems. If a new system is free from other PMFs and/or PP issues, TDW will take ownership of that system. If other PMFs occupy the system, we will seek an agreement to allow TDW to stay, be friendly, and not attempt to take control of the system. This is the “good neighbor” policy that has worked very well for the project thus far. At present, the current status of TDW in so many systems is in opposition to what the codex entry says. As TDW grows and this difference becomes even greater, it is hoped that this will trigger “something” with respect to Felicity Farseer’s quote in the TDW codex entry.

Above all, we continue Turning the Wheel for the camaraderie that working together for a common goal brings.

As always, if something pops up that “looks odd” see the General Remarks.

Please remember:

• Do NOT work for other factions in TDW systems, unless requested below.
• Do NOT hand in trade goods or cartography data to stations that we do not own.
• Do NOT hand in bounties for any faction other than TDW in our systems.

Possible Next Expansion Trigger System:
TDW Missions for INF, Cartography Data and Trade Profits at TDW controlled stations, and Bounty Voucher turn ins are desired at:
Not really looking to push at this time. LHS 306 and/or WOLF 629 are good options to restore INF. Expect a proper expansion push announcement “soon”

Conflicts:
86 MU HERCULIS - Support Colanja Gold Power Services in WAR
BD-18 3106 - Support LHS 2335 Group in ELECTIONS
CHARONIUM - Support The Dark Wheel in WAR
HRIMFAXI - Support Kaupolock PLC in WAR
LFT 926 - Support Collective of Independent Agents in ELECTIONS
LHS 306 - Support Movement for LP 732-94 Liberals in WAR
LHS 417 - Support The Dark Wheel in ELECTIONS
ROSS 1015 - Support The Dark Wheel in ELECTIONS
WOLF 433 - Support The Dark Wheel in ELECTIONS
WOLF 629 - Support 36 Ophiuchi Future in ELECTIONS

Bounty Hunting:
Bounty hunting in any of our controlled systems (9 PUPPIS and/or ANYANWU Compromised Nav Beacons and/or Resource Extraction Sites in TDW controlled systems are great places to go).
Turn in TDW bounty vouchers earned in these locations:

• WOLF 629
• LHS 397

General Missions & Passengers:
Note: Work Missions for INF in the following systems for the given faction, when moving these factions up above the native factions, if a conflict starts, we typically want these non-native factions to WIN those conflicts against native factions

ANYANWU - Aegilips Co [4.7] want 5-6%, just a couple missions
ANYANWU - LHS 346 Democrats [4.2] want 5-6%, just a couple missions
HR 4979 - Alliance of CD-33 8748 [8.4] want ~10%, just a couple missions
LHS 397 - Revolutionary Party of Tiapalan [4.4] want 6-7%, need to offset the infrastructure failure, a few missions should handle it
SOKOJI - The Dark Wheel [6.0] want ~10%, just a couple missions (no risk of conflict)
WOLF 629 - The Dark Wheel [46.6] want 55-60% to restore stability in the system, a handful of missions should be fine

Commodity Trading AND/OR Exploration Data:
Trade and Cartographic data into TDW owned stations in the following systems:

• WOLF 629 - Gillekens Refinery (Small/Medium Pads)
• LHS 397 - Zillig Depot (ALL Pads)

Preferred #2 non-native factions for long term stability:
9 PUPPIS - Ralu Independents
ANYANWU - Alliance of LTT 5419
HR 4979 - Alliance of CD-33 8748
LHS 397 - Sol Workers' Party
LTT 5455 - GQ Virginis General Corporation
WOLF 629 - Sol Workers' Party

General Remarks:
Where TDW is a guest, we want TDW to be above the natives, ideally not conflicting with the other player factions, and never in conflict with the controlling faction. 15-20% INF is a good max, unless otherwise indicated

• ARQUE - TDW is a guest of Alliance Rapid-reaction Corps, no work required here
• CHARONIUM - TDW is a guest here with LSR but with no diplomatic comms with Star Pilots
• CHONTANTICI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• COELRIND - Hudson PP system, Dukes of Coelrind need to control here
• DOMOTWA - TDW is a guest of Sidewinder Syndicate
• HAHGWE - TDW is a guest of Civitas Dei
• JAUNERA - TDW is a guest of Delta Squadron and is preferred for the #2 slot
• LAVE - TDW is a guest of Lave Radio Network
• LHS 1857 - TDW is a guest of Flotta Stellare
• LHS 417 - TDW is a guest of Blood Brothers from Alrai
• LP 787-52 - TDW is a guest of Minutemen
• ROSS 1015 - TDW is a guest of Terran Colonial Forces
• SOKOJI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• WOLF 433 - TDW is a guest of LHS 2541 Alliance Combine (AEDC)
• As a general rule, when factions in a TDW system are in conflict, we want the native faction (Blue N by their name in Inara when looking at the system) to LOSE. Where two non-native factions conflict, neither winner is “desired”, depending on INF level after the conflict, we would likely boost the LOSER to avoid retreat (happens at 2.5% or lower). Two native factions in conflict can be ignored and their INF in the system can be addressed after the conflict ends.
• Another general rule, we want non-native factions above the native factions to avoid invasions. Take note that when factions are above 7% influence, and two of them match in %INF, and at least one of them has an asset, this will trigger a conflict. Where possible keep a few % between non-native factions to avoid a conflict as the loser will likely need to get boosted back up above the native factions for stability of the system.

Please continue to use EDMC or similar tools to keep local data up to date.

Keep Turning The Wheel, Hamsters!
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[Cryptography]

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Orders 7-10 JUL 3308

Project Status:

Well done Commanders! TDW space is looking rather stable for the most part.
We do have a bunch of Housekeeping conflicts to knock over, including some in systems where we are a guest and a loss would put us in danger of retreat.
Plenty of places to do work directly for TDW also. I’ll be along again on Sunday while WolfDragon enjoys a day off!


Items of note:

BD-18 3106 - TDW is a bit high here. Do a few missions for any of the lower factions to drop our influence.

COELRIND - Still being worked on for Powerplay. We will fix TDW after that is done with.

ROSS 154 - Barnard's Star Advanced Corp need to win their election.

LHS 306, LHS 397 and Yuqui - TDW a bit low, so Missions, Trade, Carto and Bounties for TDW

Turning the Wheel remains in the final planned phase of the project. Our primary goals during this phase are to maintain the systems that The Dark Wheel controls for BGS stability and to continue to expand TDW into neighboring systems. If a new system is free from other PMFs and/or PP issues, TDW will take ownership of that system. If other PMFs occupy the system, we will seek an agreement to allow TDW to stay, be friendly, and not attempt to take control of the system. This is the “good neighbor” policy that has worked very well for the project thus far. At present, the current status of TDW in so many systems is in opposition to what the codex entry says. As TDW grows and this difference becomes even greater, it is hoped that this will trigger “something” with respect to Felicity Farseer’s quote in the TDW codex entry.

Above all, we continue Turning the Wheel for the camaraderie that working together for a common goal brings.

As always, if something pops up that “looks odd” see the General Remarks.

Please remember:

• Do NOT work for other factions in TDW systems, unless requested below.
• Do NOT hand in trade goods or cartography data to stations that we do not own.
• Do NOT hand in bounties for any faction other than TDW in our systems.

Possible Next Expansion Trigger System:
TDW Missions for INF, Cartography Data and Trade Profits at TDW controlled stations, and Bounty Voucher turn ins are desired at:
Not really looking to push at this time. LHS 306, LHS 397 and Yuqui all a bit lower than we would like.

Conflicts:
86 Mu Herculis War - Support Coljanja Gold Power Services
Anyanwu Elections - Support Alliance of LTT 5419
Hrimfaxi War - Support Kaupolock PLC
LTT 5455 Election - Support GQ Virginis
Ross 154 Elections - Support BSAC

Chontantici Secondary War - Support TDW
Domotwa Secondary War - Support TDW
LHS 417 Secondary Election - Support TDW
Wolf 433 Secondary Election - Support TDW


Bounty Hunting:
Bounty hunting in any of our controlled systems (9 PUPPIS and/or ANYANWU Compromised Nav Beacons and/or Resource Extraction Sites in TDW controlled systems are great places to go).
Turn in TDW bounty vouchers earned in these locations:
LHS 306
LHS 397
Phra Lak
Yuqui

General Missions & Passengers:
Note: Work Missions for INF in the following systems for the given faction, when moving these factions up above the native factions, if a conflict starts, we typically want these non-native factions to WIN those conflicts against native factions


LHS 306, LHS 397, Phra Lak, Yuqui - Missions for TDW
BD-18 3106 - TDW too high, missions for anyone else.


Commodity Trading AND/OR Exploration Data:
Trade and Cartographic data into TDW owned stations in the following systems:
LHS 306 - Melvin Port (all) or Tokarev Orbital(s/m)
LHS 397 - Zillig Depot (all) or any of the other TDW owned stations.
Phra Lak - Schiltberger Station (all)
Yuqui - Fremont Port (all) or either ground station.
All systems have a number of TDW owned Odyssey settlements that may offer trade opportunities also.

Preferred #2 non-native factions for long term stability:
9 PUPPIS - Ralu Independents
ANYANWU - Alliance of LTT 5419
HR 4979 - Alliance of CD-33 8748
LHS 397 - Sol Workers' Party
LTT 5455 - GQ Virginis General Corporation
WOLF 629 - Sol Workers' Party


General Remarks:
Where TDW is a guest, we want TDW to be above the natives, ideally not conflicting with the other player factions, and never in conflict with the controlling faction. 15-20% INF is a good max, unless otherwise indicated

• ARQUE - TDW is a guest of Alliance Rapid-reaction Corps, no work required here
• CHARONIUM - TDW is a guest here with LSR but with no diplomatic comms with Star Pilots
• CHONTANTICI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• COELRIND - Hudson PP system, Dukes of Coelrind need to control here
• DOMOTWA - TDW is a guest of Sidewinder Syndicate
• HAHGWE - TDW is a guest of Civitas Dei
• JAUNERA - TDW is a guest of Delta Squadron and is preferred for the #2 slot
• LAVE - TDW is a guest of Lave Radio Network
• LHS 1857 - TDW is a guest of Flotta Stellare
• LHS 417 - TDW is a guest of Blood Brothers from Alrai
• LP 787-52 - TDW is a guest of Minutemen
• ROSS 1015 - TDW is a guest of Terran Colonial Forces
• SOKOJI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• WOLF 433 - TDW is a guest of LHS 2541 Alliance Combine (AEDC)
• As a general rule, when factions in a TDW system are in conflict, we want the native faction (Blue N by their name in Inara when looking at the system) to LOSE. Where two non-native factions conflict, neither winner is “desired”, depending on INF level after the conflict, we would likely boost the LOSER to avoid retreat (happens at 2.5% or lower). Two native factions in conflict can be ignored and their INF in the system can be addressed after the conflict ends.
• Another general rule, we want non-native factions above the native factions to avoid invasions. Take note that when factions are above 7% influence, and two of them match in %INF, and at least one of them has an asset, this will trigger a conflict. Where possible keep a few % between non-native factions to avoid a conflict as the loser will likely need to get boosted back up above the native factions for stability of the system.

Please continue to use EDMC or similar tools to keep local data up to date.

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[Cryptography]

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Orders 10-14 JUL 3308

Project Status:

Great work Commanders. Nearly all the conflicts listed last time have concluded favorably. Only a handful of conflicts to deal with this time.
There is plenty of opportunity for general trade/carto/missions and bounty hunting however.
Why not try a silly build like my Vogon Destructor - a Type7 with beams and railguns and masses of hull reinforcements. Flies in space just the way that bricks don’t.

Items of note:

COELRIND - Still being worked on for Powerplay. We will fix TDW after that is done with.

ROSS 154 - Barnard's Star Advanced Corp are losing the election and now have Infrastructure failure to deal with.

LHS 306, LHS 397, Phra Lak and Yuqui - TDW a bit low, so Missions, Trade, Carto and Bounties for TDW

Turning the Wheel remains in the final planned phase of the project. Our primary goals during this phase are to maintain the systems that The Dark Wheel controls for BGS stability and to continue to expand TDW into neighboring systems. If a new system is free from other PMFs and/or PP issues, TDW will take ownership of that system. If other PMFs occupy the system, we will seek an agreement to allow TDW to stay, be friendly, and not attempt to take control of the system. This is the “good neighbor” policy that has worked very well for the project thus far. At present, the current status of TDW in so many systems is in opposition to what the codex entry says. As TDW grows and this difference becomes even greater, it is hoped that this will trigger “something” with respect to Felicity Farseer’s quote in the TDW codex entry.

Above all, we continue Turning the Wheel for the camaraderie that working together for a common goal brings.

As always, if something pops up that “looks odd” see the General Remarks.

Please remember:

• Do NOT work for other factions in TDW systems, unless requested below.
• Do NOT hand in trade goods or cartography data to stations that we do not own.
• Do NOT hand in bounties for any faction other than TDW in our systems.

Possible Next Expansion Trigger System:
TDW Missions for INF, Cartography Data and Trade Profits at TDW controlled stations, and Bounty Voucher turn ins are desired at:
Not really looking to push at this time. LHS 306, LHS 397 and Yuqui all a bit lower than we would like. (unchanged)

Conflicts:
Anyanwu Elections - Support Alliance of LTT 5419
LTT 5455 Elections - Support GQ Virginis
Ross 154 - BSAC IF and losing election.

Domotwa Secondary war - Support TDW


Bounty Hunting:
Bounty hunting in any of our controlled systems (9 PUPPIS and/or ANYANWU Compromised Nav Beacons and/or Resource Extraction Sites in TDW controlled systems are great places to go).
Turn in TDW bounty vouchers earned in these locations:
LHS 306
LHS 397
Phra Lak
Yuqui

General Missions & Passengers:
Note: Work Missions for INF in the following systems for the given faction, when moving these factions up above the native factions, if a conflict starts, we typically want these non-native factions to WIN those conflicts against native factions


LHS 306, LHS 397, Phra Lak, Yuqui - Missions for TDW
LFT 926 - A few missions for CIA
** LHS 417 - TDW at risk of retreat. Missions for TDW**.


Commodity Trading AND/OR Exploration Data:
Trade and Cartographic data into TDW owned stations in the following systems:
LHS 306 - Melvin Port (all) or Tokarev Orbital(s/m)
LHS 397 - Zillig Depot (all) or any of the other TDW owned stations.
Phra Lak - Schiltberger Station (all)
Yuqui - Fremont Port (all) or either ground station.
All systems have a number of TDW owned Odyssey settlements that may offer trade opportunities also.

Preferred #2 non-native factions for long term stability:
9 PUPPIS - Ralu Independents
ANYANWU - Alliance of LTT 5419
HR 4979 - Alliance of CD-33 8748
LHS 397 - Sol Workers' Party
LTT 5455 - GQ Virginis General Corporation
WOLF 629 - Sol Workers' Party


General Remarks:
Where TDW is a guest, we want TDW to be above the natives, ideally not conflicting with the other player factions, and never in conflict with the controlling faction. 15-20% INF is a good max, unless otherwise indicated

• ARQUE - TDW is a guest of Alliance Rapid-reaction Corps, no work required here
• CHARONIUM - TDW is a guest here with LSR but with no diplomatic comms with Star Pilots
• CHONTANTICI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• COELRIND - Hudson PP system, Dukes of Coelrind need to control here
• DOMOTWA - TDW is a guest of Sidewinder Syndicate
• HAHGWE - TDW is a guest of Civitas Dei
• JAUNERA - TDW is a guest of Delta Squadron and is preferred for the #2 slot
• LAVE - TDW is a guest of Lave Radio Network
• LHS 1857 - TDW is a guest of Flotta Stellare
• LHS 417 - TDW is a guest of Blood Brothers from Alrai
• LP 787-52 - TDW is a guest of Minutemen
• ROSS 1015 - TDW is a guest of Terran Colonial Forces
• SOKOJI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• WOLF 433 - TDW is a guest of LHS 2541 Alliance Combine (AEDC)
• As a general rule, when factions in a TDW system are in conflict, we want the native faction (Blue N by their name in Inara when looking at the system) to LOSE. Where two non-native factions conflict, neither winner is “desired”, depending on INF level after the conflict, we would likely boost the LOSER to avoid retreat (happens at 2.5% or lower). Two native factions in conflict can be ignored and their INF in the system can be addressed after the conflict ends.
• Another general rule, we want non-native factions above the native factions to avoid invasions. Take note that when factions are above 7% influence, and two of them match in %INF, and at least one of them has an asset, this will trigger a conflict. Where possible keep a few % between non-native factions to avoid a conflict as the loser will likely need to get boosted back up above the native factions for stability of the system.

Please continue to use EDMC or similar tools to keep local data up to date.

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[Cryptography]

Taken from the #Standing-Orders Channel on the Black Sky Legion Discord https://discord.gg/Wtgnsbq
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Orders 14-17 JUL 3308

Project Status:

Another great few days Commanders. We have a fresh set of conflicts to be involved with and opportunities to trade, bounty hunt or mission your little hearts out!

Items of note:
LHS 306 TDW had taken quite a steep dive recently. Its a medium population system so needs a fair amount of work to bring us up to 50+. Also support Movement for LP 732-94 Liberals in their election.

COELRIND - The conflict for Control here is finally on - Support the Dukes if you want to. TDW is currently secure.

ROSS 154 - BSAC cant catch a break recently. They still have Infrastructure Failure and a war about to start. Please send them some love, and ammo reserves! (support BSAC!)

LS 397, Phra Lak and a bit more in Sokoji - Missions, Trade, Carto and Bounties for TDW

YUQUI - A little mission running for Baris Progressive Party.
HR 4979 - A little mission running for Nuenets Corp.

Turning the Wheel remains in the final planned phase of the project. Our primary goals during this phase are to maintain the systems that The Dark Wheel controls for BGS stability and to continue to expand TDW into neighboring systems. If a new system is free from other PMFs and/or PP issues, TDW will take ownership of that system. If other PMFs occupy the system, we will seek an agreement to allow TDW to stay, be friendly, and not attempt to take control of the system. This is the “good neighbor” policy that has worked very well for the project thus far. At present, the current status of TDW in so many systems is in opposition to what the codex entry says. As TDW grows and this difference becomes even greater, it is hoped that this will trigger “something” with respect to Felicity Farseer’s quote in the TDW codex entry.

Above all, we continue Turning the Wheel for the camaraderie that working together for a common goal brings.

As always, if something pops up that “looks odd” see the General Remarks.

Please remember:

• Do NOT work for other factions in TDW systems, unless requested below.
• Do NOT hand in trade goods or cartography data to stations that we do not own.
• Do NOT hand in bounties for any faction other than TDW in our systems.

Possible Next Expansion Trigger System:
TDW Missions for INF, Cartography Data and Trade Profits at TDW controlled stations, and Bounty Voucher turn ins are desired at:
Our old favorites HR 4979 and LTT 5455 are our current highest, but we are looking into options a little further afield. Send some love to LHS 306 and LHS 397.

Conflicts:
BD-18 3106 War- Support LHS 2335 Group
Hrimfaxi Elections - Support Kaupolock PLC
LFT 926 Elections - Support CIA
Ross 154 - Support BSAC in their coming war
Wolf 629 War - Support Labour of 70 Ophiuchi


Coelrind Secondary War - Support Dukes of Coelrind
LHS 417 Secondary Election - Support TDW
Wolf 433 Secondary Elections - support TDW


Bounty Hunting:
Bounty hunting in any of our controlled systems (9 PUPPIS and/or ANYANWU Compromised Nav Beacons and/or Resource Extraction Sites in TDW controlled systems are great places to go).
Turn in TDW bounty vouchers earned in these locations:
LHS 306
LHS 397
Phra Lak

General Missions & Passengers:
Note: Work Missions for INF in the following systems for the given faction, when moving these factions up above the native factions, if a conflict starts, we typically want these non-native factions to WIN those conflicts against native factions


LHS 306, LHS 397, Phra Lak, Yuqui - Missions for TDW


Commodity Trading AND/OR Exploration Data:
Trade and Cartographic data into TDW owned stations in the following systems:
LHS 306 - Melvin Port (all) or Tokarev Orbital(s/m)
LHS 397 - Zillig Depot (all) or any of the other TDW owned stations.
Phra Lak - Schiltberger Station (all)

All systems have a number of TDW owned Odyssey settlements that may offer trade opportunities also.

Preferred #2 non-native factions for long term stability:
9 PUPPIS - Ralu Independents
ANYANWU - Alliance of LTT 5419
HR 4979 - Alliance of CD-33 8748
LHS 397 - Sol Workers' Party
LTT 5455 - GQ Virginis General Corporation
WOLF 629 - Sol Workers' Party


General Remarks:
Where TDW is a guest, we want TDW to be above the natives, ideally not conflicting with the other player factions, and never in conflict with the controlling faction. 15-20% INF is a good max, unless otherwise indicated

• ARQUE - TDW is a guest of Alliance Rapid-reaction Corps, no work required here
• CHARONIUM - TDW is a guest here with LSR but with no diplomatic comms with Star Pilots
• CHONTANTICI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• COELRIND - Hudson PP system, Dukes of Coelrind need to control here
• DOMOTWA - TDW is a guest of Sidewinder Syndicate
• HAHGWE - TDW is a guest of Civitas Dei
• JAUNERA - TDW is a guest of Delta Squadron and is preferred for the #2 slot
• LAVE - TDW is a guest of Lave Radio Network
• LHS 1857 - TDW is a guest of Flotta Stellare
• LHS 417 - TDW is a guest of Blood Brothers from Alrai
• LP 787-52 - TDW is a guest of Minutemen
• ROSS 1015 - TDW is a guest of Terran Colonial Forces
• SOKOJI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• WOLF 433 - TDW is a guest of LHS 2541 Alliance Combine (AEDC)
• As a general rule, when factions in a TDW system are in conflict, we want the native faction (Blue N by their name in Inara when looking at the system) to LOSE. Where two non-native factions conflict, neither winner is “desired”, depending on INF level after the conflict, we would likely boost the LOSER to avoid retreat (happens at 2.5% or lower). Two native factions in conflict can be ignored and their INF in the system can be addressed after the conflict ends.
• Another general rule, we want non-native factions above the native factions to avoid invasions. Take note that when factions are above 7% influence, and two of them match in %INF, and at least one of them has an asset, this will trigger a conflict. Where possible keep a few % between non-native factions to avoid a conflict as the loser will likely need to get boosted back up above the native factions for stability of the system.

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Orders 17-21 JUL 3308

Project Status:

Greetings CMDRs! Coming out of the weekend there’s really just some minor cleanup here and there around TDW space because you all did an excellent job over the weekend! As always we have all the game loops to choose from so take your pick of the TDW buffet!

Items of note:

CHONTANTICI - Let FRC win per the “good neighbor” policy

LHS 306 - TDW had taken quite a steep dive recently. Its a medium population system so needs a fair amount of work to bring us up to 50+

WOLF 629 - TDW has also had a dip here, though this is a small population system, so fixing that shouldn’t be terrifically difficult

LP 787-52 - Now that Minutemen have gotten their expansion started, need to get TDW back to the 15-20% mark here

ROSS 154 - BSAC winning their war here would help them get a break and restore stability to this system

Turning the Wheel remains in the final planned phase of the project. Our primary goals during this phase are to maintain the systems that The Dark Wheel controls for BGS stability and to continue to expand TDW into neighboring systems. If a new system is free from other PMFs and/or PP issues, TDW will take ownership of that system. If other PMFs occupy the system, we will seek an agreement to allow TDW to stay, be friendly, and not attempt to take control of the system. This is the “good neighbor” policy that has worked very well for the project thus far. At present, the current status of TDW in so many systems is in opposition to what the codex entry says. As TDW grows and this difference becomes even greater, it is hoped that this will trigger “something” with respect to Felicity Farseer’s quote in the TDW codex entry.

Above all, we continue Turning the Wheel for the camaraderie that working together for a common goal brings.

As always, if something pops up that “looks odd” see the General Remarks.

Please remember:

• Do NOT work for other factions in TDW systems, unless requested below.
• Do NOT hand in trade goods or cartography data to stations that we do not own.
• Do NOT hand in bounties for any faction other than TDW in our systems.

Possible Next Expansion Trigger System:
TDW Missions for INF, Cartography Data and Trade Profits at TDW controlled stations, and Bounty Voucher turn ins are desired at:

We are refining options for a few places TDW would be able to stretch their legs a bit, in the meantime, send some love to LHS 306 and WOLF 629. More information “soon”

Conflicts:
LHS 417 - Support The Dark Wheel in ELECTIONS
WOLF 433 - Support The Dark Wheel in ELECTIONS
BD-18 3106 - Support LHS 2335 Group in WAR
HRIMFAXI - Support Kaupolock PLC in ELECTIONS
LFT 926 - Support Collective of Independent Agents in ELECTIONS
LTT 5455 - Support GQ Virginis General Corporation in ELECTIONS
ROSS 154 - Support Barnard's Star Advanced Corp in WAR
WOLF 629 - Support Labour of 70 Ophiuchi in WAR

Coelrind Secondary War - Support Dukes of Coelrind, TDW guest here

Bounty Hunting:
Bounty hunting in any of our controlled systems (9 PUPPIS and/or ANYANWU Compromised Nav Beacons and/or Resource Extraction Sites in TDW controlled systems are great places to go).
Turn in TDW bounty vouchers earned in these locations:

• LHS 306
• WOLF 629

General Missions & Passengers:
Note: Work Missions for INF in the following systems for the given faction, when moving these factions up above the native factions, if a conflict starts, we typically want these non-native factions to WIN those conflicts against native factions

• LHS 306 - The Dark Wheel [40.0%] - Need some love here to put TDW back over 50%
• WOLF 629 - The Dark Wheel [40.1%] - Need some love here to put TDW back over 50%
• LP 787-52 - The Dark Wheel [5.7%] - Missions for INF, want ~15-20% here.
• JAUNERA - The Dark Wheel [13.4%] - Low Priority, just a couple of missions for a buffer

Commodity Trading AND/OR Exploration Data:
Trade and Cartographic data into TDW owned stations in the following systems:

• LHS 306 - Melvin Port (all) or Tokarev Orbital(s/m)
• WOLF 629 - Gillekens Refinery (s/m)

LHS 306 has a number of TDW owned Odyssey settlements that may offer trade opportunities also.

Preferred #2 non-native factions for long term stability:
9 PUPPIS - Ralu Independents
ANYANWU - Alliance of LTT 5419
HR 4979 - Alliance of CD-33 8748
LHS 397 - Sol Workers' Party
LTT 5455 - GQ Virginis General Corporation
WOLF 629 - Sol Workers' Party

General Remarks:
Where TDW is a guest, we want TDW to be above the natives, ideally not conflicting with the other player factions, and never in conflict with the controlling faction. 15-20% INF is a good max, unless otherwise indicated

• ARQUE - TDW is a guest of Alliance Rapid-reaction Corps, no work required here
• CHARONIUM - TDW is a guest here with LSR but with no diplomatic comms with Star Pilots
• CHONTANTICI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• COELRIND - Hudson PP system, Dukes of Coelrind need to control here
• DOMOTWA - TDW is a guest of Sidewinder Syndicate
• HAHGWE - TDW is a guest of Civitas Dei
• JAUNERA - TDW is a guest of Delta Squadron and is preferred for the #2 slot
• LAVE - TDW is a guest of Lave Radio Network
• LHS 1857 - TDW is a guest of Flotta Stellare
• LHS 417 - TDW is a guest of Blood Brothers from Alrai
• LP 787-52 - TDW is a guest of Minutemen
• ROSS 1015 - TDW is a guest of Terran Colonial Forces
• SOKOJI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• WOLF 433 - TDW is a guest of LHS 2541 Alliance Combine (AEDC)
• As a general rule, when factions in a TDW system are in conflict, we want the native faction (Blue N by their name in Inara when looking at the system) to LOSE. Where two non-native factions conflict, neither winner is “desired”, depending on INF level after the conflict, we would likely boost the LOSER to avoid retreat (happens at 2.5% or lower). Two native factions in conflict can be ignored and their INF in the system can be addressed after the conflict ends.
• Another general rule, we want non-native factions above the native factions to avoid invasions. Take note that when factions are above 7% influence, and two of them match in %INF, and at least one of them has an asset, this will trigger a conflict. Where possible keep a few % between non-native factions to avoid a conflict as the loser will likely need to get boosted back up above the native factions for stability of the system.

Please continue to use EDMC or similar tools to keep local data up to date.

Keep Turning The Wheel, Hamsters!
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[Cryptography]

Hello Commanders! My internet connection has decided to die multiple times while gathering data and writing the orders today.

Quick notes version: -

86 Mu Herculis Elections - Support Coljanja Gold Power Services
Anyanwu Retreat risk - work for Alliance of LTT 5419
BD-18 3106 War- support LHS 2335 Group
Coelrind Secondary Election - Support TDW
LHS 306 General work for TDW, War - Support Movement for LP 732-94 Liberals
LHS 397 Missions, Trade Carto and Bounties for TDW
LTT 5455 Election - Support GQ Virginis
Ross 154 General work for TDW and BSAC
Wolf 629 General work TDW, Elections - Support 36 Ophiuchi future
Yuqui General work for TDW and a bit for Baris Progressive Party

Will hopefully be back with a better connection at some point!

 

[WolfDragon]

Taken from the #Standing-Orders Channel on the Black Sky Legion Discord https://discord.gg/Wtgnsbq
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Orders 24-28 JUL 3308

Project Status:

Happy Sunday CMDRs! Cryptography may have been “overcome by events” with his internet connection not letting him get a full update out this past Thursday, but that certainly didn’t put a damper on all of you! Excellent job knocking those items out as well as picking up a number of things that “didn’t make the list”

This week brings us some of the expected housekeeping both in conflicts and in regular mission work, all of which looks to be rather easy going! Additional Item of note, we have been working on a planned expansion, a little more information is below

Items of note:

COELRIND - TDW is a guest here, let Alchemy Den win per the “good neighbor” policy. Additionally, the Dukes of Coelrind winning their conflict being in charge is helpful to the local powerplay

LHS 417 - Things are getting a little tight here, worth keeping an eye on just in case TDW gets into a conflict here and winning against the non-PMFs

ROSS 154 - BSAC winning their war here would help them catch a nice break and restore stability to this system

Turning the Wheel remains in the final planned phase of the project. Our primary goals during this phase are to maintain the systems that The Dark Wheel controls for BGS stability and to continue to expand TDW into neighboring systems. If a new system is free from other PMFs and/or PP issues, TDW will take ownership of that system. If other PMFs occupy the system, we will seek an agreement to allow TDW to stay, be friendly, and not attempt to take control of the system. This is the “good neighbor” policy that has worked very well for the project thus far. At present, the current status of TDW in so many systems is in opposition to what the codex entry says. As TDW grows and this difference becomes even greater, it is hoped that this will trigger “something” with respect to Felicity Farseer’s quote in the TDW codex entry.

Above all, we continue Turning the Wheel for the camaraderie that working together for a common goal brings.

As always, if something pops up that “looks odd” see the General Remarks.

Please remember:

• Do NOT work for other factions in TDW systems, unless requested below.
• Do NOT hand in trade goods or cartography data to stations that we do not own.
• Do NOT hand in bounties for any faction other than TDW in our systems.

Possible Next Expansion Trigger System:
TDW Missions for INF, Cartography Data and Trade Profits at TDW controlled stations, and Bounty Voucher turn ins are desired at:
- Planning groundwork is being completed by the BGS Black Ops crew on the discord server (link at the top and bottom of the update post) give a shout in there if you want to “know/do more”

Conflicts:
WOLF 433 - Support The Dark Wheel in ELECTIONS
86 MU HERCULIS - Support Colanja Gold Power Services in ELECTIONS
BD-18 3106 - Support LHS 2335 Group in WAR
HR 4979 - Support Alliance of CD-33 8748 in WAR
LHS 306 - Support Movement for LP 732-94 Liberals in WAR
ROSS 154 - Support Barnard's Star Advanced Corp in WAR

COELRIND Secondary War - Support Dukes of Coelrind, TDW guest here

Bounty Hunting:
Bounty hunting in any of our controlled systems (9 PUPPIS and/or ANYANWU Compromised Nav Beacons and/or Resource Extraction Sites in TDW controlled systems are great places to go).
Turn in TDW bounty vouchers earned in these locations:

• LHS 306
• LHS 397

General Missions & Passengers:
Note: Work Missions for INF in the following systems for the given faction, when moving these factions up above the native factions, if a conflict starts, we typically want these non-native factions to WIN those conflicts against native factions

• ANYANWU - Alliance of LTT 5419 [4.6%] - want them back in the number 2 spot, a few missions should do it, if/when a conflict arises they need to win it
• WOLF 629 - Sol Workers' Party [3.6%] - just a couple of missions and they will be back around the 5% mark for stability
• LHS 306 - The Dark Wheel [41.6%] - Need some love here to put TDW back over 50%
• LHS 397 - The Dark Wheel [41.2%] - Need some love here to put TDW back over 50%

Commodity Trading AND/OR Exploration Data:
Trade and Cartographic data into TDW owned stations in the following systems:

• LHS 306 - Melvin Port (all) or Tokarev Orbital (s/m)
• LHS 397 - Zillig Depot (all)

Both systems have a number of TDW owned ground bases/settlements that may offer trade opportunities also.

Preferred #2 non-native factions for long term stability:
9 PUPPIS - Ralu Independents
ANYANWU - Alliance of LTT 5419
HR 4979 - Alliance of CD-33 8748
LHS 397 - Sol Workers' Party
LTT 5455 - GQ Virginis General Corporation
WOLF 629 - Sol Workers' Party

General Remarks:
Where TDW is a guest, we want TDW to be above the natives, ideally not conflicting with the other player factions, and never in conflict with the controlling faction. 15-20% INF is a good max, unless otherwise indicated

• ARQUE - TDW is a guest of Alliance Rapid-reaction Corps, no work required here
• CHARONIUM - TDW is a guest here with LSR but with no diplomatic comms with Star Pilots
• CHONTANTICI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• COELRIND - Hudson PP system, Dukes of Coelrind need to control here
• DOMOTWA - TDW is a guest of Sidewinder Syndicate
• HAHGWE - TDW is a guest of Civitas Dei
• JAUNERA - TDW is a guest of Delta Squadron and is preferred for the #2 slot
• LAVE - TDW is a guest of Lave Radio Network
• LHS 1857 - TDW is a guest of Flotta Stellare
• LHS 417 - TDW is a guest of Blood Brothers from Alrai
• LP 787-52 - TDW is a guest of Minutemen
• ROSS 1015 - TDW is a guest of Terran Colonial Forces
• SOKOJI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• WOLF 433 - TDW is a guest of LHS 2541 Alliance Combine (AEDC)
• As a general rule, when factions in a TDW system are in conflict, we want the native faction (Blue N by their name in Inara when looking at the system) to LOSE. Where two non-native factions conflict, neither winner is “desired”, depending on INF level after the conflict, we would likely boost the LOSER to avoid retreat (happens at 2.5% or lower). Two native factions in conflict can be ignored and their INF in the system can be addressed after the conflict ends.
• Another general rule, we want non-native factions above the native factions to avoid invasions. Take note that when factions are above 7% influence, and two of them match in %INF, and at least one of them has an asset, this will trigger a conflict. Where possible keep a few % between non-native factions to avoid a conflict as the loser will likely need to get boosted back up above the native factions for stability of the system.

Please continue to use EDMC or similar tools to keep local data up to date.

Keep Turning The Wheel, Hamsters!
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[Cryptography]

Taken from the #Standing-Orders Channel on the Black Sky Legion Discord https://discord.gg/Wtgnsbq
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Orders 28-31 JUL 3308

Project Status:

Greetings Commanders! I’m glad to report a much more stable internet and thus a much better mood! I’ve had a bit longer to scan things and follow up on the last orders so hopefully the quality improves a bit this time!

As usual we have a selection of conflicts as well as general housekeeping. TDW is a little lower in some systems than I’d prefer, so please hit them up with a bit of general mission running or trade, carto, bounties.

Items of note:
ANYANWU - War - Support LHS 346 Democrats, Retreat Risk - boost Alliance of LTT 5419

86 Mu Herculis - Retreat risk, work for Colanja Gold Power Services

COELRIND - TDW is a guest here. Dukes of Coelrind won their conflict to take system control which helps local powerplay. TDW has a war against a native faction to win.

LHS 417 - As predicted, TDW is in an Election. Lets win it!

ROSS 154 - BSAC winning their war here would help them catch a nice break and restore stability to this system. Again. Maybe this time!

Turning the Wheel remains in the final planned phase of the project. Our primary goals during this phase are to maintain the systems that The Dark Wheel controls for BGS stability and to continue to expand TDW into neighboring systems. If a new system is free from other PMFs and/or PP issues, TDW will take ownership of that system. If other PMFs occupy the system, we will seek an agreement to allow TDW to stay, be friendly, and not attempt to take control of the system. This is the “good neighbor” policy that has worked very well for the project thus far. At present, the current status of TDW in so many systems is in opposition to what the codex entry says. As TDW grows and this difference becomes even greater, it is hoped that this will trigger “something” with respect to Felicity Farseer’s quote in the TDW codex entry.

Above all, we continue Turning the Wheel for the camaraderie that working together for a common goal brings.

As always, if something pops up that “looks odd” see the General Remarks.

Please remember:

• Do NOT work for other factions in TDW systems, unless requested below.
• Do NOT hand in trade goods or cartography data to stations that we do not own.
• Do NOT hand in bounties for any faction other than TDW in our systems.

Possible Next Expansion Trigger System:
TDW Missions for INF, Cartography Data and Trade Profits at TDW controlled stations, and Bounty Voucher turn ins are desired at:
- Planning groundwork is being completed by the BGS Black Ops crew on the discord server (link at the top and bottom of the update post) give a shout in there if you want to “know/do more”

Conflicts:
9 Puppis - War - Support Hlocidirus Resistance
Anyanwu - War - Support LHS 346 Democrats
Arque - (optional!) War - Support TDW
BD-18 3106 - War - Support LHS 2335 Group
Coelrind - War - Support TDW
HR 4979 - War - Support Alliance of CD-33 8748
LHS 417 - Elections - Support TDW
LTT 5455 - Election - Support GQ Virginis
Ross 154 - War - Support BSAC
Wolf 433 - Election - Support TDW

Bounty Hunting:
Bounty hunting in any of our controlled systems (9 PUPPIS and/or ANYANWU Compromised Nav Beacons and/or Resource Extraction Sites in TDW controlled systems are great places to go).
Turn in TDW bounty vouchers earned in these locations:

• LFT 926
• LHS 306
• LHS 397
• Turdetani
• Wolf 629
• Yuqui

General Missions & Passengers:
Note: Work Missions for INF in the following systems for the given faction, when moving these factions up above the native factions, if a conflict starts, we typically want these non-native factions to WIN those conflicts against native factions
- Missions for TDW in any of these: LFT 926, LHS 306, LHS 397, Turdetani, Wolf 629 ,Yuqui
Yuqui - Baris Progressive Party
86 Mu Herculis - Colanja Gold Power Services
Anyanwu - Alliance of LTT 5419


Commodity Trading AND/OR Exploration Data:
Trade and Cartographic data into TDW owned stations in the following systems:

• LHS 306 - Melvin Port (all) or Tokarev Orbital (s/m)
• LHS 397 - Zillig Depot (all)

-Also trade to TDW stations in Yuqui, Turdetani and LFT 926




Preferred #2 non-native factions for long term stability:
9 PUPPIS - Ralu Independents
ANYANWU - Alliance of LTT 5419
HR 4979 - Alliance of CD-33 8748
LHS 397 - Sol Workers' Party
LTT 5455 - GQ Virginis General Corporation
WOLF 629 - Sol Workers' Party


General Remarks:
Where TDW is a guest, we want TDW to be above the natives, ideally not conflicting with other player factions, and never in conflict with the controlling faction. 15-20% INF is good, unless otherwise indicated

• ARQUE - TDW is a guest of Alliance Rapid-reaction Corps, no work here
• CHARONIUM - TDW is a guest here with LSR but with no comms with Star Pilots
• CHONTANTICI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• COELRIND - Hudson PP system, Dukes of Coelrind need to control here
• DOMOTWA - TDW is a guest of Sidewinder Syndicate
• HAHGWE - TDW is a guest of Civitas Dei
• JAUNERA - TDW is a guest of Delta Squadron and is preferred for the #2 slot
• LAVE - TDW is a guest of Lave Radio Network
• LHS 1857 - TDW is a guest of Flotta Stellare
• LHS 417 - TDW is a guest of Blood Brothers from Alrai
• LP 787-52 - TDW is a guest of Minutemen
• ROSS 1015 - TDW is a guest of Terran Colonial Forces
• SOKOJI - TDW is a guest of Wolf 406 Transport & Co (AEDC)
• WOLF 433 - TDW is a guest of LHS 2541 Alliance Combine (AEDC)
• As a general rule, when factions in a TDW system are in conflict, we want the native faction (Blue N by their name in Inara when looking at the system) to LOSE. Where two non-native factions conflict, neither winner is “desired”, depending on INF level after the conflict, we would likely boost the LOSER to avoid retreat (happens at 2.5% or lower). Two native factions in conflict can be ignored.
• Another gen rule, we want non-native factions above the native factions to avoid invasions. When factions are above 7% influence, and two of them match in %INF, and at least one of them has an asset, this will trigger a conflict. Where possible keep a few % between non-native factions to avoid a conflict as the loser will likely need to get boosted back up for stability of the system.

Please continue to use EDMC or similar tools.

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