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Galnet News Digest
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News from the Elite Dangerous galaxy. Taking information from the in-game Galnet news feed, from events and information received, Galnet news Digest gives the key information Commanders need to know. Guaranteed to be Mostly Accurate.
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Visitors and veterans have gathered at the War Memorial to celebrate the first anniversary of the Second Thargoid War. Meanwhile, the internecine war around HIP 87621 is just getting going.
The Caspian Explorer is "exceptional across every metric". That's according to manufacturer Zorgon Peterson's Chief Marketing Officer. And the Exobiology CG is over.
Festive Toymaker Sandra Corrs has once again appealed for help delivering toys. And there are festive rewards on offer. Your in-cockpit inbox has the details.
It's every Power for themselves as the Battle of HIP 87621 enters a third week. The initial loose alliances between Imperial, Independent, Alliance and Federal Powers have shattered, with the news that the battle will continue until one single Power has taken control of all 49 systems within the Enclave.
Sirius may be the first Power kicked out of the HIP 87621 Thunderdome, while Aisling and Arissa look set to gain strongholds at the end of week 2 of the Radicoida War.
A week after the start of the Powerplay conflict surrounding HIP 87621, only Princess Aisling is showing any sign of being able to retain a presence in the Enclave. Meanwhile, the Powers have finally hinted at what special powers the Radicoida Unica might be able to offer.
An unexpected last minute change to its Frame Shift Drive has dispelled concerns over the Caspian Explorer's mediocre Fuel Scoop. But it's far from clear how this miracle has been achieved.Zorgon Peterson is sponsoring an exobiological research initiative out of Reorte, lasting for two weeks, as a way to get to know your new Caspian.
The twelve Powers competing for control of the Blue Trees of HIP 87621 have had to change their strategy, after realising they were on the point of achieving mutual annihilation.Free Dodec to cut out and make https://tinyurl.com/dodec-cutout
The Superpowers have all decided they want control of the supply of Radicoida Unica, and they're willing to fight the other Superpowers to get it, in a series of campaigns near HIP 87621 that will last many months.You must pledge to a Power and sign up to the appropriate Community Goal to take part.
Journalists have been allowed to test-drive the Caspian Explorer, a few days before its official release. And it's not all good news.The specifications of the Zorgon Peterson Caspian Explorer are subject to change prior to release.Look out for Elite Dangerous Partners testing out the Caspian Explorer before its official "early access" launch on Tuesday 2nd December 3311.
In this week's news, Zorgon Peterson reveals the detailed specifications of their new long-range ship, the Caspian Explorer. The Pilots' Federation announces changes to on-foot combat. And tension mounts, with a promise of something big about to happen in HIP 87621.
There are rumours that Radicoida Unica may have rare and wonderful pharmaceutical properties. And the backlog of Power Care Packages has finally been cleared.
18 Nov 3311: Commanders are having fun in HIP 87621. But it feels like we're waiting for something to happen... and there's something about the Radicoida Unica that remind us of a children's book....
A final message from missing exobiology student Terri Tora has been discovered in the HIP 87621 system. It raises questions about what October Consortium has been trying to hide - and what mysteries we are yet to uncover.
The Pilots' Federation has issued HIP 87621 System Permits to all Commanders, allowing a unique form of plant life to be studied for the first time. The October Consortium is offering some impressive rewards for those who assist with its studies.
In this week's news, the Dodec Starport has a rocky start, the Powers sort out their Care Packages, Brewer Corporation is taken over by the mafia, and lots of little fixes make the Galaxy just that little bit more pleasant. Plus, we have a cunning plan to construct a totally free Dodec Starport!
The Pilot's Federation has announced that the Permit Lock will be removed from HIP 87621 on Thursday 13 November. That's next week. And Brewer Corporation has made a change to its plans for the new Dodec Starport.
There are fears that a shortage of a key commodity could significantly slow down Colonisation efforts, following Brewer Corporation's announcement that the Trailblazer megaship fleet is to close its markets next week.From 11 November 3311, Emergency Power Cells will only be available within 30 LY of the Akhenaten system.
In this week's news, there's a new ship, a new starport and a new type of mission coming to the Galaxy. And it all sounds rather exciting.Starport: Dodec coming 11 Nov 3311.Ship: Caspian Explorer coming December 3311.Missions: "Operations" combined on-foot and in-ship missions, including combat inside megaships.
The Panther Clipper has entered general availability. And an awful lot of ports, outposts and settlements have been constructed near the permit-locked HIP 87621. The systems around HIP 87621 were surveyed by CMDR LilacLight of Canonn Research.




