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2019/08/24
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2026/10/16
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The Elite Dangerous Podcast from America!! Our (sometimes) merry cast of "professional podcasters" play Elite: Dangerous and bring you news, tips, guides, opinions, and some crazy stuff now and then. All about the best space sim ever made. http://loosescrewsed.com Join us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODES https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED Or on youtube https://www.youtube.com/@LooseScrewsED
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Episode 353 - Commercially Uninteresting Gameplay
2026/10/16
It’s the 353st episode for the 15rd of October, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-twelven)
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Squadron Briefing:
BGS highlights:
468 Star systems, controlling 148
3 Wars and an election, not of any import
Expansion out of Lambda Andromedae
There’s a Retreat in Yen Ti we’ve been fighting to prevent
Short PP Report:
PP Cycle 102
A Rares Rush and Surface Mining lead the way - Everyone on the plus side
Duval wins the week with 72 new systems, 10 forts and a stronghold
Kaine in 2nd with 44 new systems, 10 forts and 3 strongholds - another strong week and she will pass Antal by K5 reckoning
LYR in 3rd with 16 new, 12 forts and 4 strongholds
Delaine in 4th with 15 forts and 2 strongholds (minus 7 exploited due to funny powerplay math)
Archer in 9th with 9 new systems and 3 strongholds
Patreus last with 2 new systems, 2 forts and a stronghold
Powerplay rankings
Dev News:
October Dev Log
https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/elite-dangerous-october-dev-log-2026-law-disorder
All ten announced ship buffs
Ship
Changes
Asp Scout
+1 utility slot; improved jump range, speed and maneuverability
Federal Dropship
+1 Class 6 internal; improved jump range and speed
Imperial Clipper
+1 Class 7 internal; improved jump range and shields
Type-6 Transporter
+1 Class 6 internal; improved shields
Type-7 Transporter
+1 Class 7 internal; improved jump range and thermal performance
Viper Mk IV
Improved shields, speed and maneuverability
Sidewinder
Improved shields and maneuverability
Eagle
Improved shields
Caspian Explorer
Improved jump range
Mandalay
Improved jump range
Anaconda Mk II announced specifications
Specification
Anaconda Mk II
Power plant
Class 8
Thrusters
Class 7
FSD
Class 8
Power distributor
Class 8
Sensors
Class 8
Hardpoints
1 Huge, 4 Large, 2 Small
Largest optional internal
Class 8
Maximum cargo
750 tons
Early-access release
October 20, 2026
Law & Disorder announcements
Feature
What's announced
Crime detection
Unconfirmed bounties can disappear if you escape before confirmation
NPC piracy
Demand cargo; NPCs evaluate the threat before surrendering or resisting
Criminal notoriety
Crimes belong to commanders; ship notoriety influences reputation and attention
Crime tiers
Five escalating levels, with more proportionate enforcement
Smuggling
Updated scanning and detection support stealthier smuggling
Criminal systems
Populated Anarchy systems become Criminal systems with their own enforcement
Kill Warrant Scanner
Removed; its bounty-detection function becomes part of regular scanning
PvP crimes
Separate Pilots' Federation penalties, with responses accounting for disparities between attacker and victim
Notoriety cooldown
Existing wait-out-the-timer mechanic removed
Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site
13-10-12 - Three Prisoners Missing Following Recent Breakout
15-10-12 - Brewer Corp Jump Satellite Initiative Hailed a Success
Discussion Topic:
Crime Pays: Buffs, Builds & Banter
Alec Turner Esquire the 3rdws Memorial Community Corner:
We offer our condolences to Alec on the passing of the Kill Warrant Scanner
Episode 352 - Show me on the CMDR doll where Elite hurt you
2026/10/09
It’s the 352th episode for the 8st of October, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-twelven)
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Squadron Briefing:
BGS highlights:
n/a?
Short PP Report:
PP Cycle 101
Powerplay rankings
Dev News:
n/a
Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site
Brewer Corporation’s Carrier Jump Satellite Plans
Only one FC around a star?
Prison Ship Break Subdued in Redonesses
Discussion Topic:
Bugs, Breadcrumbs, and Loose Ends
Episode 351 - Eat Some Popcorn
2026/10/02
It’s the Sesquarcentennialty-first episode (#351rd) for the 1nd of October, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-twelven)
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Squadron Briefing:
BGS highlights:
LSN Now Present in 466 (+1) star systems, controlling 146 star systems (+3).
Lambda Andromedae, Maikoro and Qama in boom
Victory in Synuefai ND-M c10-9 - Control of the system was won
Victory in Praea Euq LX-U b16-6 - Sagal Survey was won
Short PP Report:
PP Cycle 100
Kaine won the week big with 24 new systems and 5 strongholds (-2 forts)
[K5]: biggest seen outside of a relics rush since 1 ton trading was fixed. Also continuing to hear reports of significant uptick in undermining. The Rhino and surface mining has definitely tilted powerplay.
Duval 2nd with 3 new systems, 4 forts and 2 strongholds
Grom 3rd with 6 new systems, 3 forts and 2 strongholds
LYR is on a corporate retreat in 6th with 5 new systems and 2 strongholds
Delaine is 8th with 6 new systems, -2 forts and 2 strongholds
Archer is in 12th, losing 2 systems and a fort, and the only power in negatives this week…
Powerplay rankings
(9/24/26) Dev News:
Salvage Paint Jobs
Vibrant Paint Packs
Mamba and Vulture paint jobs
Some packs
(10/1/26) Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site
Mass Prison Breakout Reported at Eve 597 - Community Goal - Fight Criminals in Redonesses - Get skins for your Mamba and Vulture for 1 Combat Bond - Pilots can support this initiative by signing up at the Sword of Iustitia in the Redonesses system, then taking part in conflict zones combatting criminal forces in the system. - There is a question as to who you can kill for credit. There will be two wars live by the time this is broadcast, we shall see…
Discussion Topic:
Something
Steamframe
Alec Turner Memorial Community Corner:
Happy 8th Anniversary to the Burr Pit
Episode 350 - The Anaconda Mk2 Gives Me a Boner ~ Ty
2026/09/25
It’s the Sesquarcentennial episode (#350st) for the 24st of September, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-twelven)
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Squadron Briefing:
BGS highlights:
LSN Now Present in 465 (+2) star systems, controlling 143 star systems (+1).
Election in BD+67 1409 -> Le Guin Terminal at risk
War in Synuefai ND-M c10-9 v. The Fatherhood - Weird control war (we’re at 60%, Fatherhood in control at 24.5%).
Short PP Report:
PP Cycle 99
Kaine won the week with 14 exploited, -1 fort, 4 strongholds
Mahon 2nd with 10 forts and a stronghold, - 3 exploited
Duval 3rd with 5 exploited, 2 forts and 2 strongholds
Antal and the emperor round out the top 5.
LYR was quiet with 6 exploited, 1 fort, 1 stronghold
Delaine was 10th with 2 exploited and a stronghold
Archer was last, with 1 new system and 1 fort.
Powerplay rankings
(9/24/26) Dev News: September 2026 Dev Log | Law & Disorder First Details & Anaconda Mk II Revealed - News - Elite Dangerous
ANACONDA MK 2
Crime and Disorder update
(9/24/26) Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site
Missing Prison Ship Discovered Adrift in Redonesses System - There is currently a BGS war about it, with the ship being stolen (defender) and attempting to be rescued (attacker) by the two in system factions. (Tinfoil: Does this relate to the “famous” pirate mentioned earlier in the year?)
Discussion Topic:
Law, Disorder, and an Extra, Large Problem
Episode 349 - Slower Progression Takes Longer
2026/09/18
It’s #349nd for the 17rd of September, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-twelven)
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Squadron Briefing:
BGS highlights:
The Pax Screwiana Continues
LSN Now Present in 463 (+4) star systems, controlling 142 star systems (+1).
Short PP Report:
PP Cycle 98
The Battle Of FZ Andromedae
The Relics Rush Hangover
Kaine won the week - 12 new systems and 4 new strongholds
Winters in second - Her recent Galnet Speech rousing both of her supporters to win 3 new systems, 2 forts and 2 strongholds
LYR consolidated prior gains, 3 new systems, 4 forts and a stronghold
Mahon with 7 new systems and 2 strongholds
Rounding out the top 5, Duval with 4 new systems, 2 forts and a stronghold
Yuri Grom and ALD lost a number of systems (9 and 12 respectively) but fortifications and strongholds kept them in the black…
Archer was back in the net negatives gaining 3 new systems but losing a fort
Powerplay rankings
Dev News:
Store Sale is a bunch of salvage paint jobs for old ships
Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site
Busy News Week
9-11 Federation Condemns Ongoing October Accords Exclusion
9-14 Increased Traffic Near Prison Ships Sparks Concern
9-17 SRV and Surface Mining Trials Deemed Resounding Success
9-17 Prison Ship Reported Missing After Failing Scheduled Transit
A mystery - Twitter’s gonna tweet! https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1961010085498401161?s=20
As of 1PM Central Daylight Time - Canonn still hasn’t found it yet.
Discussion Topic:
Getting Ahead of Yourself
Progression, learning, and purpose in Elite Dangerous
Alec Turner Memorial Community Corner:
Rota Latina buckyball results
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-present-rota-latina-4th-14th-september-3312.649360/page-4#post-10885647
Unlimited Class
Tobias Von Brandt in a Cobra V was 3rd
Edelgard Von Rhein in a Courier was 2nd
Shay Blackwood was first in a Mandalay
Regulation Class
Fred Cookson 10th
Feliz Navidad 3rd
Tobias Von Brandt 2nd
Edelgard Von Rhein 1st
Some comments about the Buckyball race - Roy
Listened to Lave - Two highlights
The Elite Community Meetup was in Coventry England
FDev made an appearance according to Alec, but no formal presentation
No word who won the Lady Godiva look-a-like contest
https://www.elitecommunitymeet.info/
The Rhino Planetary Mining Guide is a thing! It’s not as polished as Mechan’s Guide to ~~War Crimes~~ Trailblazers, but it’s only version 0.6
Planetary Mining Site regeneration times are longer than a week, but how long is unknown
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wfvkE73ZEhlvdhVZMjIpyzr5cAsceY4xPWTGdG2yEmo/edit?tab=t.0
Episode 348 - A Licked-out Oreo Cookie
2026/09/11
It’s #348st for the 10st of September, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-twelven)
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Squadron Briefing:
BGS highlights:
Wow - no change in the numbers. LSN Present in 459 star systems, controlling 141 star systems.
Last week we flagged a concern for Miola (home of Harris Hospital) but that system looks stable right now.
Short PP Report:
Cycle 589 / PP Cycle 98
Feet Pic and LYR clearly benefited from the relic rush. Each adding +91 and +65 systems respectively. Next closest system add total was Antel with +37.
the Rhino seems to be building a role as a must-have powerplay tool
Powerplay rankings
Dev News:
Jump to discussion topic
Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site
n/a this week
Discussion Topic:
Frontier’s Six-Step Plan for Failing Upward into Community Engagement
AKA: Gold Rush 2: Palladium Boogaloo
Alec Turner Report:
Rota Latina buckyball results so far
Episode 347 - Suckin’ Rubies
2026/09/04
It’s #347rd for the 3th of September, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-twelven) - JM
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Squadron Briefing:
BGS highlights:
We are now in 459 systems, controlling 141
We’ve expanded out of 7 Andromeda
There’s been a little drop in influence in Miola we’re watching
Rick FN Dalton announced the Chieftains of Anarchy are purged from his main system, it only took 2 weeks and 2 ticks in retreat.
Short PP Report:
Cycle 96:
Soontil Relics, is there anything they can’t do?
Duval won the week
54 exploited, 14 forts, 1 stronghold
Li was second
49 exploited, -3 forts (six strongholds means -6 forts so 3 new forts were created), 6 strongholds
Piscium Sector ZK-X B1-5 (Pavlov’s Hub, Alexandrinus’s neighbor) is now a LYR stronghold thanks to LSN and Sirius Gov. efforts. Of note, Architect Grommer got Universal Cartographics online there (finally). If you want to thank him, he needs CMM Composite delivered to Alexandria Terminal’s orbital construction site, about 40K Tonnes
Antal was third
15 exploited, 11 forts
Empire also had a good week
15 exploited, 5 forts and 1 stronghold
Mahon rounds out the top 5
Loose Screws Punching Bag Jerome Tiberious Archer was 10th
8 exploited and 2 forts
Fan favorite Archon (Not Archer) Delaine was in 11th
4 new forts!
Well done!
Powerplay rankings
Dev News:
Rhino Update 4.4.1.0
Rhino SRV added
Standard, Stellar, Galactic
Surface Mining Gameplay Added
DSS Updated to detect mining locations
13 new mining commodities
New Operation - Under Siege - Planetary Settlement Distress Call
Bug Fixes
https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/updates/4-4-1-0
4.4.1.1
Chunk problem fixed
Under Siege and Biohazard Takedown (easy) tweaks
https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/updates/4-4-1-1
Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site
Vodel Reveals New SRV Rhino - 9-3-26
Wreaken Calls for Surface Mining Support Tests
Competing CGs -
1T Surface Ore vs. 1T Space Ore for rewards
Paint Jobs for T11 and Rhino and a sticker
Platinum at 300K/T and Iridium, Periclase Dunite & Thortveitite at 1M/T
Before Anyone Bitches about Pay to Win - I can collect 4T Platinum faster than 1T of Thortveitite so STFU
Bloomingwind’s Folly (IC Sector 2602 ZU-Y d103) is rich in Thortveitite and has a legendary Platinum Overlap in the shadow of Brick Memorial Station, so fill up in Bloomingwind’s Folly!
Discussion Topic:
Rhino & ‘Under Siege’ Operation
Hold My Beer: Who Actually Makes the Adventure in Elite?
Alec Turner Report:
Thank you for the heads-up about Ghost Giraffe’s ‘Weaponizing Rhino’ video https://youtu.be/ADENFhUz678
Buckyball Race ROTA LATINA starts tomorrow (4th September) and runs until the 14th September
https://youtu.be/z1po6Yg-Eu4
Full details here: https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-present-rota-latina-4th-14th-september-3312.649360/
Episode 346 - Hooniganisims
2026/08/28
It’s #346rd for the 27st of August, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-twelven)
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Squadron Briefing:
BGS highlights:
Only Bloomingwind cares (Lark cares too…)
Boom and Expansion out of 7A, Boom in V2151 Cygni
In 455 star systems, still controlling 140, we lost a solar system
No wars or elections of import
Short PP Report:
Cycle 95:
Relics Rush part 2, Perfect pawed princess boogaloo!
The Soontil Relic Rush bled into this cycle
The Prismatic Princess won the week with 7 strongholds, 5 forts and 73 new systems.
Frat boy Yong Rui was 2nd with 4 Strongholds, 7 forts and 29 new systems.
Kaine, Emperor and Mahon round out the top 5
Friend of the Podcast Archon Delaine, the power several of our squad defected to was 9th this week 7 forts an a stronghold, despite losing 5 exploited systems.
Archer had it’s first positive week in some time, coming in 10th with 9 new systems, a fort and a stronghold
Patreus came in last but with a positive showing
Powerplay rankings
Dev News:
Ship sale Fleet carrier stuff, Trailblazers stuff, new and old ship stuff and on foot stuff. Too much stuff to discuss. Get it while it is hot.
Dev Blog - Rhino and New Operation
Prepare to be under Siege - On Ground ops
Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site
Research sheds new light on Industrial Mining (Surface mining)
Colonia Celebrations conclude with opening of Megamarket
Discussion Topic:
Discussion - Rhino: New Career, New Grind, or New Frontier?
Episode 345 - Episode 218
2026/08/21
It’s #345st for the 20nd of August, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-twelven)
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Squadron Briefing:
BGS highlights:
Only Bloomingwind cares
Boom and Expansion out of 7A
In 456 starsystems, controlling 140
No wars or elections of import
Short PP Report:
Cycle 94:
Relics Rush! 3 days of 600t stock of Soontil Relics this cycle continuing into next week
As expected Princess Aisling and Li Yong-Rui take full advantage
Aisling with 95 new systems, 3 strongholds, 12 new fortified
LYR 94 new systems, 2 strongholds, and 7 new fortifieds
We have a FDev leaderboard place change!!!
Yong-Rui used the relics to propel past Emperor Arissa for 3rd place in the in-game leaderboard
Archer in 9th place this week, but still lost a fort amidst all the gains
Powerplay rankings
Dev News:
Store Sale - “Vibrant” packs for all the antiques
Unofficial EDVR patch - https://github.com/characterecho-sean/edvr-unofficial-patch
Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site
Colonia Celebrations Conclude with Megamarket Opening
Discussion Topic:
Happy 7 years
Episode 344 - Healy Beams and ADHD
2026/08/14
It’s #344rd for the 13st of August, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-twelven)
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Squadron Briefing:
BGS highlights: (Updated 8/13 ~ Lark)
Nothing of import
Short PP Report: (updated 8/13 ~ lark)
Cycle 93:
Perfunctory statement - We use the Kruger Five rankings for powerplay for two reasons
It accounts for the weighted efforts to stronghold or fortify systems relative to acquiring systems
Kruger Five is one of us
Aisling wins the week, the Emperor loses two strongholds.
Yong-Rui, Kaine and Grom no new strongholds but of the three, Yong Rui wins with 7 new forts to grom’s 5 and Kaine’s 2
Antal even with 3 strongholds but loses 3 forts.
Archer loses a stronghold
Powerplay rankings
Dev News:
Store Sale - 30% to 45% off classic ships paints.
Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site
None new
Discussion Topic:
How has the new ships (and which one) made you a better pilot?
Episode 342 - The Junk Drawer of CG Leftovers
2026/07/24
It’s #342th for the 23st July, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-twelven)
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Squadron Briefing:
BGS highlights:
Still Quiet
452 systems, 138 controlled
A few wars of no consequence
Short PP Report:
Cycle 90:
Antal #1 with another big week. 2 new strongholds and 7 new fortifieds
Princess Aisling in second with 17 new systems and 2 new strongholds
Mahon in 3rd, not a lot of new systems gaining 5 new ones, but 2 new strongholds pushed him up.
Archer continues to get hammered with only 1 new system
Archer sucks
Patreus also with only 1 new system, but I'm not sure if they are getting hammered too or just aren't active anymore
Powerplay rankings
Dev News:
No game updates since July 9th (4.4.0.3)
Epic launcher default changed to Live game instead of Legacy
Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site
Colonia Supply Initiative Deemed a Partial Success
Discussion Topic:
Operations - Are you not Entertained?
Alec Turner Report: Intergalactic Mailbox
Cease and Desist response from Sir Totttenham Hottentott the Third
Ops update makes CQC worse: https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/86557
Episode 341 - Chig Agrees With Lark
2026/07/17
It’s #341th for the 16st July, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-twelven)
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Squadron Briefing:
BGS highlights:
Quiet
Up to 450 Systems, controlling 137
A few wars and elections, nothing of import
Expansion out of Maikoro (aka the LSN Branch Office of Sirius Gov.)
BD+44 4389 MCC 858 could use a little influence shove
No states of import either
Short PP Report:
Cycle 89:
This week’s winner is Antal with 6 new exploited, 4 new forts and 2 strongholds
Princess Aisling 2nd with 4 forts and 2 strongholds
Princess Aisling also was first to reach the 400 fortified systems mark this cycle
Kaine 3rd by gaining 6 new systems and 2 strongholds
Mahon pulling a yeoman’s 4th 4 forts, losing 2 exploited
Grom rounds out the top 5 with 3 forts.
LYR was in 7th 6 new systems and 1 fortified
This says a lot about the beauty of Kruger and Nicey’s weighed ranking system
Archer lost four exploited systems and claiming the bottom spot.
Powerplay rankings
Dev News:
Longer server update last night to address connectivity
Sale on weapon and thruster colors
Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site
Major Corporations Promote Colonia Celebrations
Colonia Calls for Assistance as Celebrations Get Underway
Haul any rares and other commodities such as consumer tech (most profit/tonne), wine, beer, polymers, building fabricators, auto fabricators, conductive fabrics to Peters Base in Facece
Top 75% get T8 and PCII paint jobs
Campaign runs 1 week
Discussion :
Operations: Strangers with Benefits
Alec Turner Report:
He viewed a movie about extravagant sex noises.
Episode 340 - This is Revolting; Give Me More
2026/07/10
It’s #340st for 9 July, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-twelven)
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Squadron Briefing:
BGS highlights:
n/a tonight
Short PP Report:
Cycle 88:
I think a lack of in-game powerplay stat updates from operations instability caused some chaos for powers this week. One of the least productive weeks for nearly all the powers in a while.
Princess Aisling didn't seem too phased though, putting up the best week with 13 new systems including a new stronghold.
Kaine continues her streak with 8 new systems
Both Feds continue to face opposition with no new systems for Archer and losing a fortified, and Winters losing a system and a stronghold
All Imperials besides Aisling also having rough weeks with Patreus joining the Feds with a negative week and Torval showing next to zero improvement.
https://www.k5elite.com/
Dev News:
Operations Update 3 - 4.4.0.3
https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-4-0-3
The Operations Update 3 is now live. This update addresses a number of issues, including Operations rewards and lost exploration data.
Please note that Missing Operations Rewards and on-Foot inventories will be returned at a later time.
Quality of Life:
Players unsold exploration data from before the 2nd July Maintenance has now been restored and can be sold as normal.
Players can now restore their visited star data cache file via the "Resync Local Data" button located within the Help and Info submenu from the Main Menu.
Operations Rewards (Merc Coins, Credits, Materials and Inventory) will be retroactively granted to players at a later date for previously completed Operations which didn't grant rewards as expected
Players whose on-foot inventories may have wiped after completing an operation before 2330 UTC Wednesday 2nd will have their inventories restored.
Merc Engineering / Merc Modules telegraphing improvements:
Improved telegraphing within Outfitting.
Improved telegraphing within the Ships Internal Panel.
Bug Fixes:
Resolved an issue where the Operations Rewards screen could appear empty for some players, despite successfully distributing rewards.
Resolved an issue where the "Mission Updated" notification could minimise the Operations Rewards screen.
Resolved an issue where the UI could highlight the starting Frontline Runner as a mission objective throughout an Operation.
Resolved an issue where if a player dies with an active NPC crew during an Operation, the NPC crew may not respawn upon restart.
Resolved instances of some voice-over line and text discrepancies, within the Reclamation Point Operation.
Resolved an issue where the wheels of the Scarab SRV could display erratic visual behaviour.
Resolved a crash that could occur when opening the Powerplay menu during a hyperspace jump.
Resolved an issue where the fighter bay could clip through the Nomad when launching and docking.
Resolved an issue where fighter bay doors could clip through support pistons and the main ramp could appear misaligned.
Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site
Terri Tora released
Exobiology CG a ‘success’
Discussion :
Operations: You Brought What?
what missions have you solo’d?
have you solo’d a hard level mission?
What ship/suit/weapon are you using for solo
what changes to your loadout do you make for team fighting
if you have a known group of teammates do you see a need or preference for different specially ship/suit/weapon buildout coordination
Any variation for mission type.
Episode 339 - Bad Decisions Together
2026/07/03
It’s #339st for 2 of July, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-twelven)
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Squadron Briefing:
BGS highlights:
LSN presence grew from 441 -> 445 Systems, Controlling still 136, up from 134
Booms in Maikoro
Outbreak in 23 Andromedae, Drought in Piscium Sector JY-Q a5-2
Victories in 5 Andromedae and LHS 3980
War Pending in Synuefai ND-M c10-9, a Dodec and control are at stake
Election in Piscium Sector IS-S a4-1 vs. Project Elite - leave it be
Carson Hub - Jellowiggler’s Orbis station in IC 2602 Sector BL-X c1-37 is online!
Thanks to Volt, Borked and everyone else who hauled cargo!
Short PP Report:
Cycle 87:
A positive week for the top five:
The Emperor with 13 new systems, 3 fortified and 2 stronghold
Nakato Kaine with 12 new systems, 1 fortified and 4 strongholds
Fan favorite Yuri Grom with 8 new, 1 fortified and 1 stronghold
Princess OnlyFeets with 7 new, 4 fortifeet and zero strongholds
LYR with 6 new, 2 fortified and 1 stronghold
Patreus with goose eggs across the board
Torval loses two exploited and gained one fort
Archer with a net positive week - 2 new, 1 stronghold, losing one Hey, fortified
https://www.k5elite.com/
Dev News:
Nomad released!
Operations mostly released, patches ongoing
(missing ‘systems visited’ data - yikes! mention edgalaxy.net/visitedstars utility and using EDDiscovery or EDSM to restore file)
New currency - FARX
New lighting system tweaks - star light illumination corrected on bodies and objects, Milky Way colors corrected
New suits in the store, guns, lots of guns on sale, Caspian & Kestrel paints on sale
Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site
Frontline Solutions Officially Launches Anti-Crime Deployments - 6-30
Faulcon DeLacy Announces New Ship-Launched Nomad 6-30
Vista Genomics Seeks Exploration Data from Sanguineus Rim - 7-2
The most perilous CG yet
Caspian Explorer Skin
Nomad Skin
Faulcon Delacy decal
All for one plant gunning
Discussion :
Operation-anigans
Alec Turner Report:
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Episode 338 - Fractions of a Chig
2026/06/26
It’s #338st for 25 of June, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh twelven)
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Squadron Briefing:
BGS highlights:
LSN presence grew from 437 ->441 Systems, Controlling still 134
Booms in Maikoro and 7A
Outbreak in 23 Andromedae
Election in Juan and a War pending in 5 Andromedae
Sutherland Station, the pride of IC 2602 Sector ZU-Y D49 is online!
As a parenthetical the ‘ZU-Y Dxx’ section of the IC 2602 Sector is the fancy section
Short PP Report:
Cycle 86:
Kaine (#1) and Grom (#2) top the charts this week.
Kaine had the edge with the addition of 2 new strongholds and 5 new fortifieds
Grom with an impressive looking 12 new systems, 1 new stronghold, and 4 new fortifieds
Aisling, Mahon, and Grom all added 12 new systems
Aisling the first power to make the 2000+ exploited systems club
Losers for this cycle were Torval, Winters, and Archer. All losing fortifieds with Torval not gaining any new systems, Archer and Winters both losing systems
Looks like Winters is joining Archer as an undermining target, have the imperials expanded their attacks against the federation?
https://www.k5elite.com/
Dev News:
Anything to the rumor that NPCs will fly ‘up to the T-11’ in new ships with the update?
Dev Log
MK 1 and II Hangers for Nomad
Operations Missions Described
https://www.elitedangerous.com/en-US/news/elite-dangerous-june-dev-log-2026
Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site
25 June - Kestrel Fighter Enters Full Production
Discussion : 🧂
Nomad or Operations? I’ve got question sets for both - mix & match?
Alec Turner Report:
We’re sorry to report that Scotland lost to Brazil in the world cup. They are now the 8th-best 3rd-place team.
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