Loose Screws - The Dangerousest

#301th for 11th of September, 2025 or 3311! (33-Oh-Leven, not Oh-Eleven, OH-Leven)http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsEDSquad Update:  (Updated by Bloom 8/14)NOT GONNA HAPPENPowerPlay Update: - Cycle 46Alexandrinus, The Highway to Hel’s next potential targets More in PowerPlay HubKruger 5’s Power Rankings - https://k5elite.com/ Niceygy’s Power Points - https://elite.niceygy.net/powerpointsFind out more in the LSN-powerplay-hub forum channel.Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/Exploration CGTerritory is still missing Terry Terry Quite Contrary is still missing Dev News: Type 11 NEW INFOIt's also impossible to miss the brand new precision mining tool, the Mining Volley Repeater! This new tool fires specially designed projectiles to maximise the amount of fragments extracted from an asteroid, granting a higher yield than other mining tools when laser mining. When laser mining it also has a chance to produce a higher density fragment similar to those found via abrasion point mining. The Type-11 has also been designed to handle the thermal load output of the new mining tool. As such, this large mining tool is currently only able to be equipped on the Type-11 Prospector. Discussion:301th Episode, better than the 300th Community Corner:Lave Radio can suck eggs Wrap Up: http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED

Host introIt’s #322st for 6nd March, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh twelvenish)Squad Stuff:  BGS highlights - 3-5In 398 Systems - Controlling 117States - 6A Public Holiday, 7A, Qama Boom, Kaupatak Civil UnrestExpanding out of 7AAlexandrinus - Ground War- We want to win. There are two other wars in the system. Ideally we finish fast so we can leap frog opponents. We want to get our faction well above the other factions because war state affects our power play tactics. Terrorist Attack - Combat Bounties, security related missions, clear terrorist USSPP Stuff: lifted with unspoken consent from KrugerFive on the LS discordUpdate Mar 5th from KrugerFiveCycle 70:Li Yong-Rui led this cycle with 3 new strongholds and 3 new fortifieds.Kaine and Mahon also with strong weeks, both with 2 new strongholds.For total new systems, Kaine led the pack with 10Tough cycle for Archer losing 2 systems, Grom losing 6, and Emperor Arissa losing 7.There is a new chart this week showing the rankings for just this cycle. Check it out!https://www.k5elite.com/Dev News: Distant Worlds 3 - Next Waypoint - Veil’s EmberServer issues and The HackFortuitously timed?Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site Who is Lexi October?“Her hands-on approach came to light in 3305, when the Consortium rescued struggling tech firm Supratech. The investment stabilised the company after poor sales of its Torc computing system and enabled further development of products such as the Artemis exploration suit.”“October’s reputation for discretion was reinforced in 3307 when she hosted an exclusive gathering for the secretive Joker's Deck, attended by political and corporate elites including Zachary Rackham and Scorpio DeVorrow. The event made headlines after master thief Winking Cat stole a priceless artefact.”Felt like ‘previously on Galnet News’, keeping the story warmWe are reminded that she saved Supratech, maker of the Artemis suit.Not sure if the goodies, whatever they are, are going to be restricted to the powers that remain in the EnclaveDiscussion :Charity event / PP2 / Kestrel builds & engineering (I’ve got a setup and some guiding questions ready - Roy)Community Corner :Family Feud charity event pitting Loose Screws against - We win! Suck it Lave! (hey! Be nice! They were very gracious about it) covered in discussion topichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7R46UhACimc - Burr BGS 2.0 as the possible Autumn FeatureStore Sale - Bobbleheads

#321nd for 26rd February, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh twelvenish)http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsEDSquad Stuff:  Inara has had a refresh. With so many PMFs present in hundreds of systems, the Minor Factions pages have had a refresh. When you go to Systems or States, the systems are no longer all on one page which is unfortunate, as you have to turn pages to sift through There is a filter to edit out Trailblazer systems from OG worlds. BGS highlights - 2-26In 397 Systems - Controlling 118States - 7A, Qama - BoomSuccessful Expansion out of Ross 310Conflicts of Interest - BD+44 4389 - vs. ADI - Leave it be, it’s an inadvertent Control War, NLTT 52560 - We want to winSystems needing a push (controlled systems below 40% Inf.)Alexandrinus - 26.9% - But 4 factions lockedMiola - 34.8%Medzisti - 39.4%Cephei Sector MC-V b2-2 - 39.4%PP Stuff: lifted with unspoken consent from KrugerFive on the LS discordIntroduce and interview KrugerFive!Update 2-26 from KrugerFiveCycle 69:Kaine had a massive week at the top spot. 18 new systems with a new fort and strongholdThis has been a strong week for a few names you don't see oftenWinters showed up this week at #2, not a lot of systems gained, but added 2 new strongholdsAntal as well with 2 new strongholdsOn the FDev board, Princess Aisling has a good week with 10 new systemsArcher after back to back weeks of big gains drops to last with Patreus, both with no systems gained.There is a new chart this week showing the rankings for just this cycle. Check it out!https://www.k5elite.com/Dev News: Kestrel Update - Lots of game updatesAudio updateshttps://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notesGalnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site Core Dynamics Unveils Kestrel FighterOctober Consortium Agreement Signals End to HIP 87621 Enclave ConflictThe talks are also understood to have focused on shared scientific access to Radicoida unica and cooperation on research initiatives following the recent publication of promising genetic findings by Dr Casimir of the Holloway Bioscience Institute.Analysts suggest the arrangement had created space for diplomatic settlement rather than decisive military resolution, with no single power claiming majority control over the enclave.The rise of Lexi October and the growing influence of October Consortium since the discovery of Radicoida unica has not gone unnoticed, however, and Vox Galactica has confirmed that an interview with the Consortium’s reclusive chief executive has been secured for an upcoming feature series.Discussion :The Kestrel might be the first hint of a new design playbook from Frontier - let’s unpack what that means. (I’ll give a short intro to tee this up - Roy)Community Corner :Family Feud charity event pitting Loose Screws against Lave Radio this Saturday the 28th at 20:00 UTC / 12:00 PSTShout-out to Scotty’s Kestrel - Hydra “0” hits win

#320th for 19th February, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh twelvenish)http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsEDSquad Stuff:  Inara has had a refresh. With so many PMFs present in hundreds of systems, the Minor Factions pages have had a refresh. When you go to Systems or States, the systems are no longer all on one page which is unfortunate, as you have to turn pages to sift through There is a filter to edit out Trailblazer systems from OG worlds. BGS highlightsIn 396 Systems - Controlling 118States - 7A, Qama, Alexandrinus - BoomConflicts of Interest - G 172-15 - Election vs. BD+52 3410 Partners - we’re up 2-1 and Porsche’s Progress is in jeopardySystems needing a push (controlled systems below 40% Inf.)Alexandrinus - 33.4% - But 4 factions lockedMiola - 34.8%Balmus - 35.9%Cephei Sector NX-U b2-3 - 37.9%Medzisti - 39.2%PP Stuff: lifted with unspoken consent from KrugerFive on the LS discordUpdate 2-19 from KrugerFive on the LS Discord - Powerplay Cycle 68:Cycle 68:Archer continues his expansion with back to back best weeks. Adding 11 new systems this cycle.A bad week for the imperials, with Torval going negative, 0 new additions for Emperor Arissa, and Patreus only 1 new system.Pretty subdued cycle overall, maybe still a hangover from the relics and enclave activity?Kaine is making a good run at taking P7 from Antal in the KrugerFive rankings. At the current pace Kaine may overtake in 2 cyclesIn the FDev leaderboard the real race right now is between Kaine and Archer for 6th place. Kaine took it 5 weeks back, but Archer is steadily coming backhttps://www.k5elite.com/Dev News: Devlog posted! Elite Dangerous | Developer Log - 16 February 2026High level roadmapKestrelColonization back pattingOperations pushed to April +infoGalnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site Distant Worlds 3 Marks Major Milestone - Waypoint 2 - Seldowitch NebulaDiscussion :Kestrel Specs via Buur Pit: http://youtube.com/post/Ugkx5Rsi-Bdb6ReiCaQQuJO0LyTU7s_wbEPU?si=xLjbBMdkDZoHUIFxRadacoidaBug report: https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/82481Roadmap -> Refreshed FeatureCommunity Corner :We're looking for 100 CMDRs to be surveyed for the Lave does Family Fortunes/Feud gameshow that we are running on February 28th as part of Gameblast for Special Effect. If you'd like to be one of the CMDRs surveyed, sign up below!https://forms.gle/ChB1xbGyDdcRqAZ76

#319th for 12th February, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh twelvenish)http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsEDSquad Stuff:  ALEXENDRINUSPP Stuff: lifted with unspoken consent from KrugerFive on the LS discordUpdate 2-12 from KrugerFive on the LS Discord - Powerplay Cycle 67: Relics supply are back down to normal and the hangover sets in! Can't always hang on to all those systems you acquire. Interesting cycle with the usual suspects missing in action.Archer with the best week post-relics. Adding the most systems with 10 including a fortified and strongholdKaine and Winters followed with 7 new systems.Aisling suffering the most. Only 1 new system but losing a stronghold and a fortified.Antal and Patreus also hit this week with Antal losing 4 systems and Patreus 3.Is the FDev supported campaign against Antal taking shape?https://www.k5elite.com/Dev News (12/11): Select armor and outfits for on foot action are on sale!Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site PIRATE ACTIVITY SURGES AS SECURITY FORCES ARE REDEPLOYED (2/10/26)Discussion :Is there suddenly too much to do in the game?Let’s do the Radacoida TIme-Warp Again! (reminder to updoot the bug report if you havent)Video: https://youtu.be/ekwgBLI1KNg?si=I52Fry7ZvtrlQwf2Bug report: https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/82481Community Corner :Lave Radio does Family Fortunes/Feud gameshow that we are running on February 28th as part of Gameblast for Special Effect. BE ONE OF THE SURVEYED COMMANDERS!!!https://forms.gle/ChB1xbGyDdcRqAZ76

#318 for 5rd February, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh twelvenish)http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsEDSquad Stuff:  (bloom update 2/5 )We are in 391 star systems, controlling 118Overheating systems  seem to be slowly cooling off via expansion and not reheating. Conflicts we’re interested in - retaining system control or a starportWar in 23 Andromedae - Vonnegut Hub in jeopardy up 3-0War in Piscium Sector VF-N a7-2 ; a Coriolis in jeopardy - PendingSix systems that need a boost - Systems we control that are below 40%Medzisti, Balmus, Miola, Cephei(sef-hy) Sector NX-U b2-3, Kaupatak (car-pat-kal), Alex-andrinusStates - States we care aboutKaupatak (car-pat-kah) is in infrastructure failure/civil unrest7Andromedae is in civil liberty and boom - Platinum can be sold for 213K, LTDs 311K, core mined minerals as well!Alex-andrinus and Lambda Andromedae are in boomPP Stuff: lifted with unspoken consent from KrugerFive on the LS discordUpdate 2-5 from KrugerFive on the LS Discord - Powerplay Cycle 66:The relics rush peaked with 600t and a solid supply through the week.Aisling, of course, took full advantage adding +82 new systems, with 9 new forts and 3 new strongholds. Far outpacing everyone.,Second closest was Li Yong-Rui with 51 new systems.,Grom, while mid-pack in overall systems took advantage and led the number of new strongholds with +4.,Someone forgot to tell Torval, Patreus, and Delaine about the relics. All gaining less than 8 systems.https://www.k5elite.com/Dev News (12/11): Noble paint jobs still on sale (old ships, Ren-Faire paint)Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site Genetic Study of Radicoida Unica ReleasedCoalition Announces Non-Aggression Pact Amid HIP 87621 HostilitiesDiscussion :PvE, PvP, ganking/griefing/open/PG/Solo/CG’s Go!Let’s do the Radacoida TIme-Warp Again!Video: https://youtu.be/ekwgBLI1KNg?si=I52Fry7ZvtrlQwf2Bug report: https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/82481Community Corner :Lave Radio does Family Fortunes/Feud gameshow that we are running on February 28th as part of Gameblast for Special Effect. If you'd like to be one of the CMDRs surveyed, sign up below!https://forms.gle/ChB1xbGyDdcRqAZ76

#317 for 30shd January, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-fucking twelve Lark)http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsEDSquad Stuff:War in Alexandrinus won. Thank you to everyone who pitched in!PP Stuff: lifted with unspoken consent from KrugerFive on the LS discordUpdate from KrugerFive on the LS Discord - Powerplay Cycle 65:Relics are back and the powers have taken advantage! Currently at 400t but expected to hit 600t this weekIt has been 14 weeks since the last relics boom, and 12 weeks to the one before thatYong-Rui with the best week. Not as many systems as Aisling (+33 vs +38), but picked up an additional stronghold for the edgeAisling picked up the most systems this week (+38), but suffered a stronghold loss. In fact 2 strongholds were undermined, but Aisling added another elsewhere to make up for oneKaine continues to pull away and hold the FDev rankings 6th place from Archerhttps://www.k5elite.com/Dev News (12/11): “Noble” paint jobs on sale for many of the older ships - looks like royalty designs from card decks or jousting bannersGalnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site “Ventura Transformation” Video Goes Viral“My energy levels have been through the roof, and after putting in so much effort I feel like I can achieve anything! I want to hike across the rainforests of Planet Lave in support of ongoing conservation efforts there.”Genetic Study of Radicoida Unica Released“October Consortium researchers highlight observations that the plant may form symbiotic relationships with biological creatures with prolonged exposure. It seems aware of activity around it…”“it contains a compound which improves physical performance and reduces thinking time in laboratory mice…”Discussion :What do we think “reduces thinking time in laboratory mice” really means?Could “rainforests” and other Earthlike features be featured in an Operations scenario (bypassing the need to unlock earthlike worlds en masse to provide a taste of this experience)?Community Corner :Ask people to throw out ideas in the Chig-Chat Discord channel for Loose Screws LIVE SRV races

#316 for 22nd January, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-fucking twelve Lark)http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsEDSquad Stuff:386 starsystems, controlling 117 systemsWar in Alexandrinus to retain control, against the Order of Enblackenment - and we’re losing 2-0PP Stuff: lifted with unspoken consent from KrugerFive on the LS discordCycle 64: https://k5elite.com/ Right then, we’ll call it a draw.Dev News (12/11): Caspian holo kits are now in all the colors for 16800ARX eachGalnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site Type-11 Prospector Enters Full ProductionDiscussion :Nobody flies in open because there is too much PvPOpen is boring - where have all the gankers gone?Community Corner :The second of my Distant Worlds 3 launch site SRV time trials races is available now in EDCoPilot (or just watch the video to learn the track and then go racing with friends).https://youtu.be/XjYDksa18-k

#315 for 15th January, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-fucking twelve Lark)http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsEDSquad Stuff:382 starsystems, controlling 115 systemsA lot of shenanigans in Alexandrinus - we’re still in charge but 4 factions are locked up. PP Stuff: lifted with unspoken consent from KrugerFive on the LS discordCycle 63: https://k5elite.com/ Dev News (12/11): Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site Discussion :Community Corner :The second of my Distant Worlds 3 launch site SRV time trials races is available now in EDCoPilot (or just watch the video to learn the track and then go racing with friends).https://youtu.be/XjYDksa18-k

#314th for 8th January, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-fucking twelve Lark)http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsEDSquad Stuff:363 starsystems, controlling 104 systemsSeveral wars and elections in the present time, none of strategic interestNew Screwspace continues develop, come to the New Screwspace Megathread channel in our discord if you want to participate. We will share in the identification of target systems, building bridges, system design, and hauling. PP Stuff: lifted with unspoken consent from KrugerFive on the LS discordCycle 62: https://k5elite.com/ Li Yong-Rui now not needing to defend against massive enclave undermining takes both the most progress and the most systems (+15)LYR takes the 4th spot for total number of exploited systems from Grom this week, with now over a 1000 exploited systemsEmperor Arissa in 2nd for both with +9 new systemsLooking at progress across the holiday period since cycle 59 (since Dec 18):LYR gained the most points with Kaine close in 2ndLot of good progress from all the powers, except Torval and Patreus at the bottomTorval has gained 0 systems over the holidaysPatreus has gone -12 systemsDev News (12/11): Festive Drops - Snowfall Icicle - Snowflakes on a me-teal-ic backgroundFestive Giveaways - 5 next week and 1 on the 22nd - Looks like each new ship will get a free skin in addition to weapons and the SRVs.Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site Third Distant Worlds Expedition Requests Materials for Deep-Space Infrastructure ProjectDiscussion :as_sandrasworkshop_thankyou3311_final_bodyhttps://store.epicgames.com/en-US/news/2025-was-huge-for-elite-dangerous-here-s-what-2026-has-to-offerCommunity Corner :The second of my Distant Worlds 3 launch site SRV time trials races is available now in EDCoPilot (or just watch the video to learn the track and then go racing with friends).https://youtu.be/XjYDksa18-k

#313th for 18nd December, 2025 or 3311! (33-Oh-Leven, not Oh-Eleven, OH-Leven)http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsEDSquad Stuff:363 starsystems, controlling 104 systemsSeveral wars and elections in the present time, none of strategic interestNew Screwspace continues develop, come to the New Screwspace Megathread channel in our discord if you want to participate. We will share in the identification of target systems, building bridges, system design, and hauling. PP Stuff:  updated 12/11, unashamedly copied from KrugerFive on the LS discordCycle 59: https://k5elite.com/ Kaine on top with the strongest week, gaining 3 new strongholds and 8 systems overallYong-Rui and Archer both with the most new systems this week with +9Impressive for LYR given the massive fight to hang on in the enclave. Hanging on to their 1 enclave system with well over 3 million points of underminingArissa and Aisling may be overly distracted in the enclave. Both losing systems this cycle.This is back to back losses for Princess Aisling!Dev News (12/11): Festive Drops - Snowfall Icicle - Snowflakes on a me-teal-ic backgroundFestive Giveaways - 5 next week and 1 on the 22nd - Looks like each new ship will get a free skin in addition to weapons and the SRVs.Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site (12/18)One Year Since Humanity’s Victory in Xeno WarSandra’s Workshop Asks for Festive Gift Couriers

#312st for11th December, 2025 or 3311! (33-Oh-Leven, not Oh-Eleven, OH-Leven)http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsEDSquad Stuff:356 starsystems, controlling 101 systemsSeveral wars and elections in the present timeNew Screwspace is growing with Lark’s system online and Ranglon joining the fray. PP Stuff:  updated 12/11, unashamedly copied from KrugerFive on the LS discordCycle 58: https://k5elite.com/ With the HIP 87621 enclave battle and CG in full swing, those benefiting and gaining the most throughout the galaxy this cycle are:GromALDKaineMahon, Torval, Aisling, and Patreus all went negative for the week. Delaine takes back P10 from Zemina Torval on the Nicey/KrugerFive boards! On the FDev leaderboard, Grom and Kaine both added +11 new systems for the top spot, with Grom taking the edge with +1 stronghold Emperor Arissa adds the most strongholds this cycle with +2 Lots of data being track in the battle for HIP 87621 by others. A couple places keeping some cool data around the enclave to look for if you haven't seen it yet:Ian Doncaster has probably the best data keeping track of the undermining and reinforcement details at:https://heatmap.sotl.org.uk/powers/hip Really interesting to see who is getting hit the hardest and where. Really shows how hard LYR and Aisling have been getting hit. It will be interesting to watch it all as LYR is on the ropes, Archer getting knocked out, and the other powers starting to grow a foothold.Also keep a lookout for CMDR Gen. Zoff's daily posts of HIP 87621 status over at the Buur Pit powerplay discord channel. They have been posting a regular table of each systems state and status that is also interesting to watch.Dev News (12/11): Caspian Update 1Added a cap for engineering resistances to avoid values above 75% being achieved.Station weapons now deal plasma damage, improving effectiveness against target resistances.Enabled "Mk II Ablative Mirrored Surface Composite" armour at markets for the Caspian Explorer.Metallic paints are in the store for the Caspian, T11, Panther Clipper IIGolden, Gold, Chromed, Chrome(The Panther Clipper II ones also paint over the black cargo section)Festive Drops - Snowfall Icicle - Snowflakes on a me-teal-ic backgroundFestive Giveaways - skins for all sorts of things, 3 last week, 3 this week, 5 next week and 1 on the 22nd Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site (12/11)Battle Rages On Across HIP 87621 Enclave11 DEC 3311Conflict continues across the 49-system enclave surrounding HIP 87621, with military forces from all major powers showing no signs of a ceasefire after two weeks of heavy fighting.Ernesto Rios, a freelance war correspondent for Vox Galactica, reported:“Although the Empire appears to be the dominant force across the enclave after this initial campaign, it's becoming clear that this conflict concerns far more than territorial influence. Radicoida unica has been confirmed by Vista Genomics as a wholly unique species, with early genetic indicators suggesting potential advancements once fully understood.”“Given the scale of the mobilisation across the enclave, it is possible that certain details of its properties are known only to a select few within senior leadership circles.”Discussion (12/11):The Caspian is a ‘tool’ shipOn foot gameplay improvements and what’s still missing.“Compulsion Loops”

#311th for 4th December, 2025 or 3311! (33-Oh-Leven, not Oh-Eleven, OH-Leven)http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsEDSquad Stuff:  Updated by Bloom 10/16 <- LOLZThe Pax Screwiana continues, a few wars and elections but good neighbors make good fences349 systems, controlling 99!New Screwspace has a dozen and a half systems! Volt, Ranglon, Ty, Lark, me and Ciaran are working the space. If you’re interested in colonizing, it’s a good location.PowerPlay Update: - unashamedly copied from KrugerFive’s post in our Discord, 12/4Kaine with the largest gains this week with +3 strongholds and +10 new systemsAisling after big losses last week regains most of the loss with +14 new systems, +3 forts, and +1 strongholdAisling looks recovered and adapting from the 1 ton changesLi Yong-Rui also starting to make a comeback tying Antal for 3rd for the weekOn the FDev leaderboard for number of systems:Aisling is back with the most systems gained with her +14Kaine in second with +10Torval losing -14 systems. Now losing ground to Archon Delainehttps://k5elite.com/ Now that we have 3 cycles of post 1 ton trading and re-introduction of power data download, we have a good view of who was affected most by the changes. The ASCII table (sorry if you are on your phone) shows the average each power was seeing from cycles 41-52 (non Relic rush cycles) vs cycle 55 and after (after 1t):+---------+------------+------+--------------------+| Power   | 41-52 Avg  | 55+  | Post 1t Difference |+---------+------------+------+--------------------+| Delaine |        200 |  433 |                233 || Grom    |       1817 | 1833 |                 16 || Antal   |       1991 | 1804 |               -188 || Kaine   |       2307 | 2009 |               -298 || Winters |       2053 | 1342 |               -711 || Patreus |        -97 | -892 |               -795 || Archer  |       2017 | 1117 |               -900 || ALD     |       1499 |  387 |              -1112 || Mahon   |       1816 |  656 |              -1160 || Torval  |       2096 | -502 |              -2598 || Aisling |       4555 |  627 |              -3928 || LYR     |       6435 |   16 |              -6420 |+---------+------------+------+--------------------+You can see LYR took a massive fall, along with Aisling and Torval. Basically no effect on Delaine, which seems obvious in retrospect. The real winners at have been Grom, Antal, Kaine, and Winters who dropped some, but kept most of their mid-range output to be productive in these first 3 cycles. With some trading for powerplay back in the picture it, Aisling/LYR adapting, and now a powerplay CG and war for the enclave bubble, things are interesting again.Dev News: GLOWING MUSHROOM  TREES!CASPIAN!CG STYLE POWERPLAY FIGHTS!Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community SitePilots’ Federation Members Enter HIP 87621Rumours Spread About HIP 87621 Flora HIP 87621 At Centre of Major Military ConflictZorgon Peterson Unveils Caspian Explorer VesselDiscussion:Powerplay  Community Corner:https://youtu.be/KtFjhAFoZ6c  - Alec Turner’s Mountains of Madness raceElite Dangerous:The Long Break - The High Wake (The Long Break)https://youtu.be/DH1MASLp30M - Goose Screws (for those who didn’t know)A new Loose Screws SRV event is in the works By Lark

#310st for 14th November, 2025 or 3311! (33-Oh-Leven, not Oh-Eleven, OH-Leven)http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsEDSquad Update:  (Updated by Bloom 10/16)Busted in old and fun ways. Come join us colonizing, BGS works out here.Ish. So does the colonizing.Ish.PowerPlay Update: - (unashamedly copied from KrugerFive’s post in our Discord, 11/13)Cycle 54:Soontil relics hit 600t supply this cycle and the powers jumped on to boom for huge gains. Last relics rush was 14 cycles ago.The power of princess Aisling showed with the relics rush. +138 new systems, +8 new fortifieds.The other powers to maximize this were Yong-Rui (+73 systems), Antal (+70), and Mahon (+60)Delaine putting up a fight and keeping Torval behind for now (-3 systems difference)This relic boom creates a nice battle in the FDev board between Archer, Antal, and Kaine for Archer's P6. Archer 1131 systemsKaine 1100 systemsAntal 1089 systems1t trading is gone, trade is next to useless for control points, and relics are back down (but still at a healthy 120t). Next week is going to be interesting.Kruger 5’s Power Rankings - https://k5elite.com/ Niceygy’s Power Points - https://elite.niceygy.net/powerpointsFind out more in the LSN-powerplay-hub forum channel.Dev News: HIP 87621 Permit issuedCG - HIP 87621 Exobiology Initiative beginsPilots can support this initiative by first signing up at Exogene Sciences in the HIP 87621 system, before gathering samples of the newly discovered flora at biological sites located on several bodies of the HIP 87621 system. These samples must then be sold to Vista Genomics at Exogene Sciences, via the representative located in the station concourse.Pilots who register at least 1 sample will receive the following rewards:- Artemis Photon Blue Suit Pack- Credits, depending on success tier achieved and individual contribution level.Pilots in the top 75% and above of contributions will receive a grade 5 Artemis suit, with Improved Battery Capacity, Night Vision, Increased Sprint Duration and Improved Jump Assist modifications.Careful, it’s hot out thereColonization main starport effects nerfed, then retracted, a bit. Lots of people apparently (cynically) think it’s so FDev can sell more Dodec’s…?Galnet News: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ (updated 11/14)Pilots’ Federation Members Enter HIP 87621Trailblazer Fleet WithdrawnDiscussion:HIP 87621 bio’s, CG, leading to?

#309th  for 5th November, 2025 or 3311! (33-Oh-Leven, not Oh-Eleven, OH-Leven)http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsEDSquad Update:  (Updated by Bloom 10/16)Busted in old and fun ways. Come join us colonizing, BGS works out here.Ish. So does the colonizingPowerPlay Update: - (unashamedly copied from KrugerFive’s post in our Discord, 10/30)Cycle 52: we are 1 day ahead of the cycle so… no updateKruger 5’s Power Rankings - https://k5elite.com/ Niceygy’s Power Points - https://elite.niceygy.net/powerpointsFind out more in the LSN-powerplay-hub forum channel.Dev News: Elite Dangerous | Developer Log - 4 November 2025Galnet News: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ (updated 10/23)Trailblazer Fleet To Be WithdrawnDiscussion:New Video StyleTrailblazers out of beta on 11 November Significant amount of fixes and QoL to BGS, PP, and ColonizationBalance pass for on-foot combatNew star port - Dodec station - Tier 3+ Available at the 11Nov updateTech broker, higher stats all around50k ARX to unlock per account, deploy one instantly where allowed, and then build others as normalNew ship - Zorgon Caspian Explorer - early access in DecemberLarge padCan load mk2 modulesIncluding new MK2 FSD with improved neutron superchargingRetracting engine bitsSmall landing footprintSaid something about “mind that gravity and spot interesting plating pattern on hull”New feature pushed to early 2026 - OperationsNew set of multi-phased scenariosOn foot and in space4 CMDRs take on a challenging obstacleNever seen before areas - internals of hostile megashipMultiple operations, varying difficultyRewards that are difficult to obtain

#308th  for 30th of October, 2025 or 3311! (33-Oh-Leven, not Oh-Eleven, OH-Leven)http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsEDSquad Update:  (Updated by Bloom 10/16)Busted in old and fun ways. Come join us colonizing, BGS works out here.Ish. So does the colonizingPowerPlay Update: - (unashamedly copied from KrugerFive’s post in our Discord, 10/30)Cycle 52: Here's to one year of powerplay 2.0 complete! Cheers! Princess Aisling with 3 strongholds lost! First week she's went negative since at least cycle 22Li Yong-Rui wins across all the boards this week with +39 new systems, including 6 new fortifieds, and 1 stronghold.Possible the most gained in pp2.0Kaine upgrades 5 systems to strongholds with the most this week, and +20 systems overallDelaine hit with a loss of -4 systemTorval passes Delaine for P10 in the Nicey/KrugerFive boardsShe is in sight of Delaine for P10 in the FDev boards as well, possibly passing in a 2-3 weeksAll the powers are starting to show pretty steady trends and the FDev leaderboard is getting pretty close to being sorted. The Nicey/KrugerFive oneThen after that may be a really long wait. 14 and 24 cycles are a pretty ls are pretty much sorted out now. If everyone keeps playing the same for the FDev leaderboard my passing predictions are:Torval passes Delaine in 3 cyclesEmperor Arissa passes Mahon in 14 cyclesKaine passes Archer in 24 cyclesong time as it is. I hope this stuff around HIP 87621 shakes up powerplay some. (edited)Thursday, October 30, 2025 1:20 PMKruger 5’s Power Rankings - https://k5elite.com/ Niceygy’s Power Points - https://elite.niceygy.net/powerpointsFind out more in the LSN-powerplay-hub forum channel.Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ (updated 10/23)Panther Clipper Enters Full Production ( Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site )Brewer Construction Campaign Achieves Targets“Independent observers believe that the concentration of megaship traffic and the secrecy surrounding the order, together with the reported direct messages to pilots pledged to one of the twelve Powers, are strong indicators of an intention to rapidly construct a science and security enclave around HIP 87621.”Dev News: New paint job - “ https://www.elitedangerous.com/store/catalog/promoHalloween event is live, Paints are the reward! I couldn’t find the link ~ larkDiscussion:Gameplay: Making the case that fixing BGS and other bugs would bring some people back to the game, who are currently doing other things but would like to play elite. Combat vs other gameplays Community Corner:***** Audaxius’ song: THE MUSIC OF THE HARBINGER *****

#307rd for 23st of October, 2025 or 3311! (33-Oh-Leven, not Oh-Eleven, OH-Leven)http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsEDSquad Update:  (Updated by Bloom 10/16)BGS - Alec and our friends from Lave were reading the update notes for T-11 Patch 2 from last week. Reviewing the issue tracker ID’s in the patch notes - BGS getting stuck is what FDev thinks is fixed and it looks fixed.What wasn’t fixed per the patch notes - Mission influence going to the right place still doesn’t seem to be fixed. So now it’s half brokeOur friends were discussing when BGS Broke, was it PP 2.0, was it Trailblazers, when did it break? (Cockney Accent) - Blimey - It all began with PP 2.0, bloke! Fifteen Quid For a Broken Game?!?!?!Colonization Update - The Loose Screws control IC 22602 Sector ZU-Y d103!Arai’s Inheritance. It is the official platinum mining hole of the Loose Screws Network. Thank you to Volt, Edward Skeele, Uraniborg, BorkedPowerPlay Update: - (unashamedly copied from KrugerFive’s post in our Discord, 10/23)Cycle 51: Can you believe we are entering into 1 year of powerplay 2.0 this week?Winters with a strong week adding the most systems at +18 (all exploited)Yong-Rui again with the overall strongest week with +5 more strongholds and +8 fortifiedsPatreus goes -1 system overall, but -3 fortifiedsDelaine also kept flat with 0 systems gainedKruger 5’s Power Rankings - https://k5elite.com/ Niceygy’s Power Points - https://elite.niceygy.net/powerpointsFind out more in the LSN-powerplay-hub forum channel.Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ (updated 10/23)Megaship Movements Spark HIP 87621 SpeculationIndependent observers have reported unusual activity in systems surrounding HIP 87621, intensifying rumours of covert operations in the region.Multiple reports indicate that megaships have been spotted operating near the permit-locked system over the past week. Though no Power has formally acknowledged involvement, analysts believe this early mobilisation suggests a push for influence around HIP 87621.CG NOTE “Merit-palooza”: The large merit awards for mining within the CG system are no longer available, due to revoking the ‘God-Handed’ powerplay state. The only power within 20-30ly is Grom (as it always was), so the ‘normal’ mechanic for getting mining merits there doesn’t work now.Will it come back?...Dev News: New paint job - “ https://www.elitedangerous.com/store/catalog/promoHalloween paint jobsSpectrix for all the new ships - looks like monster teeth on the ships’ backsMalevolent Horror for AnacondaVarious ‘wisps’ (haunt, poltergeist, shade, yurei, revenant, phantasm, horror)Basically pumpkin faces of various sizes for the old shipsOn-foot pumpkin outfitsOn-foot skeleton outfitsOn-foot ‘slimed’ outfitsPumpkin ship decal

#306rd for 16nd of October, 2025 or 3311! (33-Oh-Leven, not Oh-Eleven, OH-Leven)http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsEDSquad Update:  (Updated by Bloom 10/16)BGS is apparently fixed - We had a bunch of conflicts going back to 8/31 that have since begun and completedOnly time and testing will tell what is and isn’t fixed.13 systems over 75% influence - so even if things are fixed…Wars in Synuefe and Col 285 sectors along with Yen TiVictory in Musca Dark Region UE-W a3-0 - thank you Uraniborg and Edward SkeeleWe Just expanded out of MaikoroWe’re in 319 systems controlling 79PowerPlay Update: - (updated by Obl1v1ous) Cycle 50: I will interpret CMDR KurgerFive’s analysis so you won’t have to. Kaine wrestled seventh place away from Antal on the FDev board,For the fifth week in a row our frat boy Rui, has delivered the strongest performance which even out distanced the fancy footwork of Princess Podiatry.  At this pace Yong-Rui will move to second on Nicey/KrugerFive charts. And what of the FDev charts? Well this reporter believes FDev treats Rui like an SEC referee treats Auburn football. Down in tenth place it looks like Torval is about to win the Torval Delaine staring contest.  And at the bottom of the pile, the only growth Emperor Arissa has seen is that mole on her face while Patreus dropped another three exploited systems. Kruger 5’s Power Rankings - https://k5elite.com/ Niceygy’s Power Points - https://elite.niceygy.net/powerpointsFind out more in the LSN-powerplay-hub forum channel.Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/Type-11 Prospector Declared a TriumphStrategic Order Placed with Brewer Corporation - CG with stickers for all, and 1 size 5 non-Euclidican cargo rack for the 75%ers.Dev News: Type 11 Prospecter Update 2Introduced new functionality to prevent 'claim sniping'. When the primary port is completed in a newly colonised system, an exclusive lock on making claims FROM that system's colonisation contact will be enforced for a short periodThe System Architect may exclusively make claims from the system for 30 minutesAfter this 30 minutes expires, anyone within the System Architect's Squadron may make a claim for the next 23.5 hoursThis will function even if the System Architect is in their own solo SquadronAfter a total of 24 hours, the exclusive claim rights lift and any player may make a claim from the newly constructed systemNote that if the System Architect is not in a squadron, then only the 30 minute lockout applies.The claim panel via the colonisation contact has been updated to display when a lockout is in effect, and details the remaining duration COMPANION APIFacility construction effort requirements info has been included in the /market endpointBUG FIXESFixed the main cause of the faction simulation (BGS) becoming stuck in some situations. This should resolve most instances of conflicts/expansion/influence etc. not functioning as intended. Fixed instances of a physics issue that could cause ships to explodeFixed multiple issues with transferring cargo from your ship to fleet carrier inventoryFixed instances when transferring cargo to fleet carrier inventory, the transfer can sometimes silently fail with items "lost" on both the carrier and ship until a relog (Issue ID: 78801)Fixed instances of transferring all cargo at once from ship to fleet carrier inventory to failDiscussion: Community Corner:Elite Dangerous and Odyssey are on sale on Steam again ($5.99 & $8.99 respectively) until Oct-21.More holo-skins on sale for T-11 (why no yellow?)

#305nd for 9rd of October, 2025 or 3311! (33-Oh-Leven, not Oh-Eleven, OH-Leven)http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsEDSquad Update:  (Updated by Bloom 10/2)BGS might be waking up - Kruger 5 posted something from Sirius Gov discord where Phil from FDev Dropped a message that they think they’ve unstuck things. We shall see.Screwspace 315 systems, controlling 789 systems in Boom, 4 in Investment some paired with civil liberty or Unrest9 conflicts have gone live, only HIP 76575 still lockedMusca Dark region UE-W a3-0 - Deep Skrew One is online! Uraniborg, Volt and some others have been pushing our influence (thanks!) we’re less than 4% away from a control war!The Training Challenge for the SquadRoy’s Ode to Obl1v1ous and the Broken BGS“O Screws Where Art Thou?”Site with lyrics and song: https://suno.com/s/l30AO0z1ENU2Lv9uWAV file: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VlmPh7LyM3efIqg4dFQdzhNkmYv2oM7O/view?usp=drive_linkPowerPlay Update: - Cycle 49Cycle 49:Archer with the most new systems with +17Li Yong-Rui with the strongest week again, now for 4 cycles in a rowYong-Rui with the most new strongholds and fortifiedsYong-Rui may overtake Emperor Arissa for P2 in the next couple cycles in the Nicey / KrugerFive boardsKaine and Antal still battling for FDev's P7Looking at the "points per cycle" chart at www.k5elite.com We may be heading to some stagnation in the leaderboards soon if something doesn't change.In the Nicey & KrugerFive boards: once LYR takes P2 and Torval takes P10 from Delaine, if trends continue, it could be a long time before there are any other changesIn the FDev board:Emperor Arissa will pass Mahon for P2 at some point (months out?) and Kaine takes P7, same will occurKruger 5’s Power Rankings - https://k5elite.com/ Niceygy’s Power Points - https://elite.niceygy.net/powerpointsFind out more in the LSN-powerplay-hub forum channel.Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/October Consortium Defends Control of HIP 87621Community Goal requesting Platinum, Osmium and Painite deliveries to Malzberg Vision in Andere - At Tier 5/9 - 3 ½ days left - 15,801 participantsDev News: Ruby Paintjobs are backCongrats to friend of the program Alec Turner for his Stellar screenshotDiscussion:Will the next Elite game feature be something else from the ‘MMO playbook’? (any WoW, Everquest, SWG, or Destiny players in the crew here?) Community Corner:EdAstro exploration density heat map - response to Lave Radio discussionhttps://edastro.com/galmap/Alec Turner invents new photo category -  “rings in front of things”

#304rd for 2st of October, 2025 or 3311! (33-Oh-Leven, not Oh-Eleven, OH-Leven)http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsEDSquad Update:  (Updated by Bloom 10/2)Screwspace - Same conflicts still stuck in a pending state314 systems, controlling 78V640C is in Boom and Public Holiday - Buying core mined minerals for a mintMusca Dark region UE-W a3-0 - Deep Skrew One is online! I’m looking to push us up to the top spot before continuing my march to IC 2602 Sector ZU-Y d103 - if anyone has bounties they want to deliver 500 LY from home…PowerPlay Update: - Cycle 48Princess Aisling puts up +25 new systemsLi with +3 strongholds, and +16 overall for the strongest weekTorval in 3rd for adding systems this week with +10Patreus continues to slide losing -5 systems. -34 since cycle 45Delaine takes the biggest hit losing a stronghold and a fortifiedAntal appears to be deploying the battery to keep Kaine behind on the FDev board, but she is still in the mirrorKruger 5’s Power Rankings - https://k5elite.com/ Niceygy’s Power Points - https://elite.niceygy.net/powerpointsFind out more in the LSN-powerplay-hub forum channel.Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/Lakon Spaceways Launches Type-11 ProspectorCommunity Goal requesting Platinum, Osmium and Painite deliveries to Malzberg Vision in Andere - At Tier 1 of 9 - Rewards for participants (1 tonne), a paint job, a sticker, credits and a community award of 1% bump per tier in the Squadron Mining Fragment Yield perk to a max of 20% Projected to achieve 61%, so probably tier 5. Platinum 333,030 Cr./Tonne, Painite 289,998 Cr. Tonne, Osmium 264,306 Cr./TonneDev News: 0.0653% of the galaxy or 261,063,785 systems exploredElite Dangerous T-11 has been updated to T-11.1 to fix a holopaint job causing crashes and some issues affecting new player onboardingRookie Cosmetic Starter Bundle - Speedway Blue, Crossfire Blue and Slipstream Blue paint jobs and ship kit for the Cobra Mk. III for free in the Elite Gamestore, along with other items on sale including many items for new ships. Discussion:T-11 ReviewNew ship power creep, good, bad, indifferent?