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This report presents the latest data on expansion and withdrawal among the galaxy's minor factions.

Here are the latest factions to have expanded into new systems:

HIP 8593 Empire League

V886 Centauri Future

Liberals of Delta Pavonis

Zeus Bureau

Kuwemargl Patrons of Law

Labour of Kalads

Ciboney Empire Consulate

Cordenet Group

Defence Force of HR 8793

Yhele Empire Party

Expansions occur when a minor faction reaches a sufficient level of influence and there is a populated system within striking distance. Expansion is costly, so when a faction expands, the wealth and development level of the system it controls are temporarily reduced.

Here are the latest factions in withdrawal:

Colanja Gold Power Services

Limapa Blue State Commodities

Official Darkates Freedom Party

The Pilots Federation

Iptera Allied Corp.

Natural LP 811-17 Conservatives

Heike Co

Autocracy of Phi Gruis

Partnership of LHS 2819

HIP 13269 Silver Drug Empire

Factions are considered to be in withdrawal if their level of influence within a system drops below a certain level. If the faction's influence remains low for a total of five days, the faction must leave the system entirely. If the faction manages to increase its level of influence, it remains in the system.
<cite>GalNet, 25.02.3303</cite>
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