Official Faction Activity Reports - Q1 2026

[Phoenix]

Name of Faction:
(\^/) Phoenix

Name of Faction Leader:
@Soban

Number of Active Players this Quarter:
10+

What have you done to advance your faction’s goals this quarter?

Main goals

• The VEGA Project is now complete, adding much-needed firepower to Phoenix.(*)
  
• Working to unite Zoner scientific talent to explore the Jump Drive leak. (*) We are also pursuing this in parallel with The Order. (*).
  
• Access to Gallia (*) and Coalition (*) markets secured, expanding our buyer base for Omicron and Deep Omega materials.
  
• Corfu reinforcement
  
  • Geting Coalition's industry involved with material (*)
    
  • Pursued support for more complex station components with Daumann and Weiss assistance. (*) (*)
    

Secondary goals

Economy

• Mining and exporting iridium (supported in-game by our weekly convoys). We extract roughly 500k/month and export about 50%.
  
• Mining and selling Deep Omega resources and equipment. (*)
  

R&D and Exploration

• Continued research into a dark matter core. (*) We also study anything of interest linked to the Fisher anomalies and the alien structure.
  
• Exploring nearby systems to identify new resources and more isolated regions suitable for settlement. (*)
  

Diplomacy
As Zoners, we rely on diplomacy: both to be left alone, and to get something tangible out of it.

Support to our primary ally in the Deep Omicrons: The Order

• Most convoys end at Carthage to deliver much-needed supplies.
  
• Escorted and smuggled an Order ship loaded with Kemwer to Atum, while also supplying repair essentials. (*)
  
• We intend to share relevant research derived from the Jump Drive leak through trusted channels. (*)
  

Additional diplomatic efforts

• Strengthened relations with Bristol (multiple Bulwarks commissioned). Our convoys routinely resupply Akutan with niobium and bring deuterium back to our Omicron installations.
  
• While we prefer cooperation with Rheinland lawful elements, ongoing issues with the Corsairs pushed us toward new contacts. We opened friendlier channels with the Coalition and the Red Hessians. (*)
  
• We continue our “deal with the devil” (and remain uncertain about Noth’s true nature). (*)
  
• Maintained cordial relations with the Outcasts. (*)
  
• Maintained workable relations with Core. (*)
  
• Assisted other Zoner-aligned groups where possible:
  
  • Helping SLRC. (*)
    
  • Financing militants in Erie. (*)
    

What are your faction’s goals for the next quarter?

Main RP

• Corfu reinforcement: secure support from SCRA industry and Daumann to turn Corfu into a true Freeport (and a fortress) to keep Theta safe for trade and maintain access to the Omicrons.
  
  • Rough sketch: 50%
    
  • Blender: 0%
    
  • Game integration: 0%
    
  • RP progress: 20%
    
  
  
• Research: improve our understanding of weaponry and shipbuilding (Sparta weapons program, RH cooperation on Grendel/Hel platforms, dark matter core research, and Jump Drive research).
  
  • Long-term goal: a complete Zoner shipline (NPC/PoB) built through RP:
    
    • PoB BC (offensive)
      
    • Zoner NPC-purchased BC (defensive)
      
    • Armored transport comparable to the Bristol but 5ker to replace the whale
      
  • Rough sketch: 10%
    
  • Blender: 0%
    
  • Game integration: 0%
    
  • RP progress: 5%
    
  
  
• Exploration: identify new routes (Delta → Sigma) and resources to exploit.
  

Baseline objectives

• Secure assets through shipbuilding, patrols, and intelligence gathering.
  
• Keep iridium and osmium flowing (primary RP income, alongside trade conducted via our NPC/PoB assets).
  
• Recruit and train new members.
  

Diplomacy

• Strengthen ties with the Rheinland government and The Order.
  
• Maintain awareness of Core (secondary priority, but still relevant).
  
• AI activity near our main shipyard is concerning. We will have determine intentions and whether cooperation is possible.
  
• Avoid reopening full hostilities with the Corsairs.
  

What have you done to drive activity and promote high quality roleplay this quarter?
We remain active both on the forums and in-game, with convoys crossing Sirius regularly. We are always happy to stop, talk, and engage. Roughly one convoy out of ten results in meeting players willing to escort us for pay.
We also recruited new players this quarter and are gradually bringing them up to speed.

How would you like your NPC faction’s story to be developed moving forward?

• Continue station reinforcement and expansion to establish a stronger industrial base for shipbuilding for zoners.
  
• Expand deep exploration and long-term research initiatives.
  
• Resolve the Freeport 9 situation (remove Corsair control, or destroy the station entirely).
  

What roleplay, events, or activities have you done this quarter to promote this development?

• We ran a small event with Order players (official and unofficial) focused on resupplying Atum.
  
• Our weekly convoys generate regular activity as we recruit escorts and assist anyone in need along the route.
  
• We remain open to spontaneous roleplay and in-game mini-events, as shown through interactions with SLRC and the Erie militants.
  

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