Each week GalNat presents a list of 10 of the 1,787 minor factions currently expanding into new systems (*).

HIP 117958 Netcoms and Co

Turot Creative Industries

Badbadzist Freedom Party

Varati Independent Union

Konohi Empire League

T'ieni Blue Galactic Group

Vertsety Network

Sakthau PLC

Nyikan Co

Marquis du Chao T'ien

Expansion occurs when a minor faction reaches a sufficient influence rating and there is a populated system within striking distance. The act of expansion is a costly one, and the wealth and development rating suffers during the period of expansion.

* Data is correct at time of publishing. GalNet, 01.08.3301