Greetings Commanders, and welcome to this week’s community goals blog. If you’re looking for a goal, the breakdown below should help:



The Imperial Battle for Neits:



Still Hanger, Neits system – Hand in Combat Bonds to Still Hanger in the Neits system to help the Empire take control of the system.



The Federal Battle for Neits:



Watson Settlement, Neits system – Hand in Combat Bonds to Watson Settlement in the Neits system to help the Federation take control of the system.







BETA Only Community Goals





Clash of the Titans – Pirates:



Bokeili Station, Wyrd system - Hand in Combat Bonds to Bokeili Station in the Wyrd system to help Don Antonaci crush the Filthy Truckers once and for all.



Clash of the Titans – Truckers:



Vonarburg Co-operative, Wyrd system - Hand in Combat Bonds to Vonarburg Co-operative in the Wyrd system to help the Truckers defeat Don Antonaci and his Salty Pirates.



The Battle for Neits



Authorities in the Neits system have confirmed that a Federal organisation known as Neits Jet Life Ltd has deployed ships throughout the system, and is attacking other vessels at the slightest provocation. Meanwhile, the GR 316 Silver Universal Group, an Imperial organisation, has despatched fighters to counter the Federal offensive.



Neits has long been a contentious territory due to its position between Imperial and Federal space. The system has always tried to maintain its independence, resisting both Federal and Imperial overtures, but many suspected it was only a matter of time before one of the superpowers made a grab for power.



Neither the Federation nor the Empire has made an official statement on the matter, with both Federal President Zachary Hudson and Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval remaining silent. But one inhabitant of the system was happy to provide an opinion on the situation:



“It’s no secret that tensions have been rising between the Feds and the Empire recently, so I guess conflict was bound to break out sooner or later. Trouble is, when the superpowers start throwing punches, there tends to be a lot of collateral damage. By the time they’re done fighting, there might not be much of Neits left.”



Both Neits Jet Life Ltd and the GR 316 Silver Universal Group have promised to reward pilots who support their campaigns. The two factions have set out week-long operations to take control of the system, which will begin on the 19th of May 3302.





Clash of the Titans – Beta Only Community Goal



Don Antonaci, leader of the pirate organisation Wolf 359, has called on the galaxy’s pirates to assemble for a faceoff against the Hutton Orbital Truckers and their allies. The pirate has proposed an ‘anything goes’ battle royale in the Wyrd system.



Minelayers, thermal weapons, torpedo boats, long-range sniper ships – Antonaci is asking participants to bring their most devastating equipment to the ice rings, and to destroy any truckers they encounter. The truckers, meanwhile, have promised to send their finest to oppose Antonaci.



The two parties have agreed that the pirates will fly Fer-De-Lances, Cobras, Vipers and Eagles, while the truckers will pilot Federal Assault Ships, Gunships, Dropships and Vultures. Pilots on both sides have been authorised to target anyone who piloting a larger vessel. Camera crews, which will be flying yellow haulers, are considered off limits.



Antonaci released the following statement:



"Despite my best efforts, these filthy truckers continue to trawl through space. We want all pilots friendly to the Don to help us teach these truckers a lesson. Bring your finest weapons, modules and upgrades, and show your support."



The truckers’ only response to Antonaci’s challenge was: “Bring it on!”



The campaign begins on the 19th of May 3302 and will run for 5 days. Pilots who support the operation will be generously reimbursed.