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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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The Distant Worlds 3 expedition has set off with a flourish, travelling nearly 30 LY on the first day.
The Distant Worlds 3 expedition sets off tomorrow, 18 Jan 3312. And, with the successful conclusion of the initiative to provide building materials, we get told when, but not where, the new station will be built.
The remaining Powers in the Radicoida war have announced a two-week truce. The CG is progressing, and Distant Worlds 3 is preparing for departure, with an unexpected name on the roster.CG https://inara.cz/elite/communitygoals/Distant Worlds 3 https://distantworlds3.space/This video contains footage from an Orion Eastern Promise Expedition mass jump in April 3306.Thanks to CMDR PhoenixBlue for providing additional information.
While preparations continue for the Distant Worlds 3 expedition, CMDR Regza has has been conducting lab-based research to find systems worth visiting. Galnet News Digest visited Eoch Flyuae YK-K c10-56 to see two consecutive planetary collisions. Forthcoming collision times:2026-02-04 01:11:04 UTC2026-02-26 06:17:33 UTC2026-03-20 11:27:13 UTC2026-04-11 16:08:38 UTC
The Distant Worlds 3 expedition is planning to establish another deep space facility to support survey and exploration activities. They want your help to make it happen, and they're offering a pre-engineered size 5 cargo rack with increased cargo capacity as an incentive.
In this week's news, we learn a tiny bit more about Operations. We find some intersecting planetary rings. And the Distant Worlds 3 expedition has published details of its launch event.
Seven contenders remain in the Radicoida War, following the expulsion today of Pirate King Delaine. And there's virtually nothing to separate the top five, as the fighting continues.
With the Thargoids gone, the Powers re-established their territories. Colonisation fever took over, and we finally got Squadron Carriers, as well as four new flyable ships with revolutionary capabilities. And, following in the footsteps of Terri Tora, we discovered a unique plant that's apparently worth fighting over. This is the Galnet News Digest Review of the Year, 3311.
Emperor Arissa and Simguru Antal have passed Princess Aisling in the battle for control of the Galaxy's Radicoida supply, while the Federation and Sirius Corporation have become the latest Powers to be eliminated.
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.
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