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Loose Screws - The Dangerousest
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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.
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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
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271 Episodes
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#250 for 5st September, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310)
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Squad Update:
All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.
Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/
Thargoid war update: https://dcoh.watch/
Raijin has steadily depleting control. Squeeze…
Dev News:
Discussion:
Podcast stats and info stuffs
How did you weather the EDO launch “dark times”?
Community Corner:
Buckyball race: Zombaland! Has concluded
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-zombaland-triple-eight-championship-race-5.627461/
#249 for 29nd August, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310)
Squad Update:
War has begun in V2151 Cygni! We want to win it!
6A is going to expand! We are trying to guide it to land in Soma, please see the orders to help there.
Balmus and HIP 4907 are needing boosting.
There are multiple other conflict to get involved in if desired
See orders for more detail, or ask one of the faction members in our discord.
All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.
Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/
Jerome Archer and Nakato Kaine Increase Supporters - TLDR: Jerome Archer think’s he’s hot s**t, he and Nakato Kaine want to take the democratic process out of democracy, The Federation remains annoying to all the other powers.
Thargoid war update: https://dcoh.watch/
Raijin has a ton of systems still and needs a lot of work.
Dev News:
PP 2.0 pushed to October (I literally know nobody who is surprised) no firm date yet
MANDALAY - New Exploration ship from Zorgon Peterson (Mamba cockpit), according to Arf it should give the Exploroconda a run for it’s money, according to Zac it should make the Asp Explorer obsolete.
She's a beauty! (New ship revealed--Mandalay) | Frontier Forums
Community Corner:
Buckyball race: Zombaland!
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-zombaland-triple-eight-championship-race-5.627461/
Youtuber doing Elite content! Gaming Snips and Bits: The Imperial Cutter - The Empire's Crowning Jewel [Elite Dangerous Ship Review] (youtube.com) New video about the Cutter, has lots of other videos about other ships in Elite as well, seems to be working his way through them.
#248 for 22st August, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310)
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Squad Update:
Our friends in Terra Mater have requested help taking back their home planet, though the war will be over by the time you hear this, hopefully in their favor.
NLTT52560 we are still going for control, Raise that influence meter!
Rebuilding is still going on elsewhere in screw space.
As well as Preventative maintenance, though HIP 4907 and Kolyawa need it bad.
There are several conflicts in progress as well if you need get your pew pew on. Our war priority is V2161 Cygni
Or just go club the titan Thor
All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.
Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/
Thargoid war update - Tri-power research into titan remains
Kumo Crew Claims Responsibility for Nanomam 1 Explosion
Thargoid war update: https://dcoh.watch/
Thor is been kilt-ed
Raijin and Cocijo remain (Raijin likely next target)
Dev News:
https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/just-about-elite-dangerous
Community Corner:
Buckyball race: Zombaland
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-zombaland-triple-eight-championship-race-5.627461/
Happy 500 Episodes, Lave Radio!
#247 for 15nd August, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310)
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Squad Update:
Our friends in Terra Mater have requested help taking back their home planet, though the war will be over by the time you hear this, hopefully in their favor.
NLTT52560 we are still going for control, Raise that influence meter!
Rebuilding is still going on elsewhere in screw space.
As well as Preventative maintenance, though HIP 4907 and Kolyawa need it bad.
There are several conflicts in progress as well if you need get your pew pew on. Our war priority is V2161 Cygni
Or just go club the titan Thor
All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.
Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/
8-15-2024 -
Utopia Fails to Reinforce Research Archive Library
15 AUG 3310
Utopia’s campaign in the Polevnic system has ended, with Pranav Antal announcing that it did not receive the desired quota of goods and samples.
The requested deliveries of several types of commodities and encoded materials arrived at Tanner Settlement starport in the Polevnic system. The Guardians of Harmony, which managed the initiative, is now arranging payment on behalf of Antal for all pilots who took part.
Apparently no one likes space hippies.
Thargoid war update:
Thor is complete vulnerable
Kill it KILL IT KEEL IT
Dev News: Frontier Unlocked contained announcements and info
https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/just-about-elite-dangerous
Community Corner:
http://buckyballracing.org.uk
#246 for 8st August, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310)
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Squad Update:
The wars without end are on hiatus. We’re trying to build some distance between us and opponents in Darahk, Miola, Howard and Balmus. We’re fighting for second in BD+67 1409 in the polls and on to control. We’re pushing for control in NLTT 52560. There is a war in Yen Ti, not our highest priority, but we’re happy to win.
We’re expanding out of 6A - Currently our target is Nedos
Soon we will be moving to reclaim control of NLTT 1139 and G 218-5
Our new neighbors NuADI or the Squadron previously associated with PE are making an effort to get to know folks in the neighborhood. They’re using V640 Cassiopeia as a staging ground for farming massacre missions in their space, they’re planning on farming bounties sustainably.
Our other neighbors, the Hellssina Knights are keeping things stable on their front.
In other words thing are getting back to normal, and hopefully stay that way until PP 2.0
IF you are interested in BGS reach out to us in the LSN channel in our discord. A bunch of us love to talk BGS
All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.
Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/
8-2-3310 - Assassination attempt on the Emperor in Cubeo
8-6-3310 - Aegis offers engineering rewards for participating in the clearing of control systems in the thargoid war, like Arx for killing titans.
8-7-3310 - The Type 8 Released - Better fuel efficiency than a Python Mk. II - also better looking.
8-8-3310 - Utopia is offering two CGs - Data mat deliveries of cracked industrial firmware, classified scan data banks and unexpected emission data along with a second CG requesting autofabricators, animal monitors and microcontrollers - insert Rocket Raccoon joke here. They are offering a Yellow Crypsis paint job for the Krait Mk. II to the top 50% of contributors. Unclear if there are any stoopid credit rewards as well, We’re due for one of those.
Thargoid war update:
Thor controls 4 systems
We got an alert from the Pilots’ Federation asking for help in taking out the last four systems.
Maybe Thor breaks a rule and becomes vulnerable before next Thursday? Who knows?
Dev News: Frontier Unlocked contained announcements and info
Discussion:
Elite Dangerous | Type-8 Update (18.08) | Wednesday 7th August | Frontier Forums
Type Upd8 Patch Notes
Partners get preview Type-8 from the 31st July (yesterday) (IT LOOKS AWESOME)
Extra FU from gamescon - watch socials
Community Corner:
Buckey Ball - Race number 4 - Questing on Qixi by Clarrisa Au, coming later in July!
http://buckyballracing.org.uk
#245 for 1st August, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310)
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Squad Update:
Old School Standing Orders are Back - streamlined and better than ever.
We’re clearing out the conflicts from the ADI war well. We have some new conflicts that might be related to the fall out from our recent conflict with HK
We’re expanding out of 6A - Currently our target is Nedos, which is suboptimal, so we need raise the retreating faction there, and lower the influence of the lowest non native faction in Mezavini, so we land there instead.
A lot of shit went down this week…Ole Bloomingwind will give a TLDR and where we go from here. This applies equally this week as last week.
After which Lark will give a funnier TLDR
All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.
Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/
Thargoid war update:
Thor controls 35 systems
Two spire sites reactivated today (galnet) ( Aegis Confirm Reports of Thargoid Spire Reactivation - Elite Dangerous )
Dev News: Frontier Unlocked contained announcements and info
Discussion:
Engineering rework
Increase mat availability on grade 4 or 5 significantly increased from all known sources
Dramatically, like from 6 to 9, up to 30 to 100
EDH too random (chart)
EDO recipes made less expensive (chart)
EDO all suits get increased capacity (chart)
Reduced engineer unlock requirements (chart)
They think it’s close to right but will watch feedback as it goes to the players
Additional changes/rebalance to thargoid war
Contributions to retaking system will reward grade 4 and 5 mats
Rewards determined by percentile of participation up to 120 mats(chart)
Contributions do not reset each week, so even small gaming can compound
Next update is “Type-8”
Releasing 7th T8 Early access 3 months, same as before
(major updates will have names now)
Python mkII goes full release
Includes engineering update
Includes pre-builts
Type-8 Standard
Type-8 Stellar (Cooler paint job and modules)
Passenger jump start - Beluga, luxury long range with Increased range SCO drive
Bounty hunter jumpstart - Vulture, G1 weapons, G2 internals
Additional paints and “fang” ship kit for P2
Partners get preview Type-8 from the 31st July (yesterday) (IT LOOKS AWESOME)
Extra FU from gamescon - watch socials
Community Corner:
Buckey Ball - Race number 4 - Questing on Qixi by Clarrisa Au, coming later in July!
http://buckyballracing.org.uk
#244 July 25th, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310)
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Squad Update:
A lot of shit went down this week…Ole Bloomingwind will give a TLDR and where we go from here.
All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.
Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/
Thargoid war update:
Cleaning up the systems around Thor
Thargsday Fun
HIP 20024.Roelofs Horizons No missions or limpets but has repairs.
Carrier parking at Col 285 Sector JG-O c6-14.
Dev News: Frontier Unlocked coming wednesday
Discussion:
Community Corner:
Buckey Ball - Race number 4 - Questing on Qixi by Clarrisa Au, coming later in July!
http://buckyballracing.org.uk
#243 July 18th, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310)
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Squad Update:
Orders are locked down, so If you’re interested in joining in the BGS fun, reach out to Nergal, Obl1v1ous, Hate, or Bloomingwind in the Discord
All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.
Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/
Thargoid war update:
Cleaning up the systems around Thor
Dev News:
Discussion:
Community Goal - Deliver Aid for the Rhea Disaster that happened months ago!
Titanium, Aluminium, Power Generators to Ito Orbital at Rhea - Vibrant Orange SRV skin for Tier 4 top 50%, size six corrosion resistant cargo rack for top 50% if tier 5 is achieved.
Community Corner:
Buckey Ball - Race number 4 - Questing on Qixi by Clarrisa Au, coming later in July!
http://buckyballracing.org.uk
#242 July 11th, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310)
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Squad Update:
Something something - Classified
Orders are locked down, so If you’re interested in joining in the BGS fun, reach out to Nergal, Obl1v1ous, Hate, or Bloomingwind in the Discord
All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.
Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/
Thargoid war update:
Indra FDGBs (Falls Down Goes Boom!) DBU (Done Blowed Up)
It was slower than normal, but you’ve been lied to about why
Dev News:
Post 18.07 Update - Tracks Trigger Warning!
Ram Tah has been hard at work continuing his investigations of the Anti-Guardian Zone deployed by Thargoids. His most recent breakthrough now allows all Guardian Modules to have the Anti-Guardian Zone Resistance modification applied to them, without penalty.
LIES! All modules my Thicc Thargoid Booty!
Discussion:
Community Goal - Deliver Aid for the Rhea Disaster that happened months ago!
Titanium, Aluminium, Power Generators to Ito Orbital at Rhea - Vibrant Orange SRV skin for Tier 4 top 50%, size six corrosion resistant cargo rack for top 50% if tier 5 is achieved.
Community Corner:
Buckey Ball - Race number 4 - Questing on Qixi by Clarrisa Au, coming later in July!
#241 July 4th, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310)
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Squad Update:
Something something - Classified
Something something - Pain in the neck - classified
Thank you to all of our awesome pilots for their hard work in BGS. - Make sure you make time for other things - take a break when you need to. It’s a game after all!
Orders are locked down, so If you’re interested in joining in the BGS fun, reach out to Nergal, Obl1v1ous, Hate, or Bloomingwind in the Discord
All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.
Galnet Update: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site
Aegis has continued to monitor the recently shifting Thargoid behavior and have confirmed a clear pattern.
Expansion efforts have slowed in recent weeks, with experts theorizing that this change in the Thargoids was a precursor to a change in overall strategy. Aegis researchers have now gathered enough evidence to confirm a tactical shift.
The Thargoids have adopted a more defensive stance, reinforcing their current position rather than expanding outward. They are also targeting and invading populated systems exclusively, sometimes without their normal scouting operations.
Dr. Jeong-Hui Shing of the Holloway Bioscience institute offered the following view:
“That lack of scouting is the most fascinating element of this change to me. A military man may claim it to be a desperate enemy lashing out at its opponent, but I see something deeper.”
“Foregoing expansion to prioritize the defense of their remaining Titans is intelligent, not desperate. These attacks seem just as calculated: they are gathering data. Probing our defenses. Analyzing where their remaining resources may be best used...”
As a tactical response, various organizations will be sending strike teams to designated counterstrike systems around the Titan with the least systems under Thargoid control. Where possible, these teams plan to reactivate a single port within each system to provide a forward operating base for anti-xeno operations.
Pilots are being encouraged to take up arms and participate in the defense of these forward ports.
Thargoid war update:
It’s INDRA-Pendence Day! Let Torpedoes Ring!
Dev News:
18.07 Update - From Tracks’ mouth to Art’s Thicc Thargoid Booty
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-update-18-07-5th-july-2024.626390/
Release Schedule - Friday 5th July 2024
7AM UTC/8AM BST - Server off
11AM UTC/12PM BST - Servers back online*
*Please be aware that these are approximate timings and as such are subject to change.
Features of Note:
Ram Tah has been hard at work continuing his investigations of the Anti-Guardian Zone deployed by Thargoids. His most recent breakthrough now allows all Guardian Modules to have the Anti-Guardian Zone Resistance modification applied to them, without penalty.
The reduction to Guardian weapon damage has been removed
All weapons previously modified with the damage reducing modification have automatically received the improved modification
The AX Chieftain prebuilt ship is now delivered with the improved modification
Titan Multiplayer Improvements
A number of improvements to Titan instance stability & improvements to the Titan venting cycle
Reduced maximum number of Thargoid Ships within Titan instances
Discussion:
Buur 7/3 Video: Transition from Thargoid War to PP2.0 and future New Feature. (https://youtu.be/etpd98S3UMk?si=a1OU1ktrNFoueD9a)
Community Corner:
Coriolis.io is moving to new stewardship and being updated!
Buckey Ball - Kevin the Stabber won the regulation race, Alec Turner number 2. Polar Bruski won the Unlimited race with an iEagle. Alec Turner second. Race number 4 - Questing on Qixi by Clarrisa Au, coming later in July!
#240 June 27st, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310)
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Squad Update:
THINGS (*no-things*)
If you are the one causing the THINGS….Please join our discord and talk to us.
All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.
Galnet Update: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site
Thargoid war update:
Prepare to attack indra next week (take two)
AX Combat test and review
Dev News:
Type-8 in-game video and configuration details revealed
Stream highlight https://youtu.be/tQQsXwYiBmc?si=L7FUCPK479gtl-Es
Discussion:
How will the Type 8 change your life?
T8 stats:
Community Corner:
Ground CZ night week after next! Date to be announced in Events Channel, stay tuned.
Coriolis.io is moving to new stewardship and being updated!
Buckey Ball https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-pop-gun-buckyball-race-3-of-the-triple-8-championship.626068/
Happy birthday to the Buur Pit!
#239 June 20st, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310)
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Squad Update:
THINGS
If you are the one causing the THINGS….Please join our discord and talk to us.
All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.
Galnet Update: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site
Achilles Aerospace facility targeted by malicious agents TLDR version: Someone tried to break into Achilles Aerospace’s manufacturing plant and got WTFBBQLOLed by their apparent “Robot Security”...
https://elite-dangerous.fandom.com/wiki/Achilles_Corporation#cite_note-Crime_Wave-9
Dev News:
Not a lot…
Discussion:
ROBOT SECURITY?!
Community Corner:
Ground CZ night Next week! Date to be announced in Events Channel, stay tuned.
Shout Outs: Rick F’ing Dalton for missions run and trade done.
Aisling Angels for CQC fun with Chig.
Buckey Ball https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-pop-gun-buckyball-race-3-of-the-triple-8-championship.626068/
#238 June 13nd, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310)
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Squad Update:
Elections in Bagalis and Yen Ti
Wars in Tamor, BD+44 4389 and Xians
All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.
Galnet Update: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site
Aegis Wary About Changing Thargoid Behaviour - is Aegis worry warts about the Thargoids being more defensive? Or is salvation going to make himself our daddy?
De Caminha Station Has Been Successfully Reinforced - Pirate attack repelled and the Federation bestows the gift of acrylic paint.
Thargoid War - http://dcoh.watch
There are 4 Titans left. AXI is focusing on Titan Indra next, but it is currently sitting at 65 controlled systems (down from 91 last week).
Dev News:
Thursday 6/6 Server-Side Patch
Spire system spread pushback no will no longer target Alert systems
Uninhabited Alert systems are now less challenging to contest
Additionally, alternative activities to Orthrus hunting within these systems (e.g. escape pod rescues or interceptor hunting) have received significant boosts to war contribution.
Basilisk, Medusa and Hydra interceptor types have received further boosts to war contribution
Scout types have received a significant boost to war contribution
Bug fixes:
The spire system in Hyades Sector DX-H a11-1 incorrectly received spread pushback from another spire system. Spire systems should always be immune to any form of spread pushback, so this was unintentional.
On the Thursday turn, Hyades Sector DX-H a11-1 will have 25% removed from progress, and 25% will be added to the next furthest system, Hyades Sector ST-Q b5-2
Discussion:
Is Commander Mechan a terrible human being for killing ax pilots and why do you think he is?
Or is he not because he’s not because of the notness of him not being guilty morally?
Mechan Trial: https://youtu.be/gLn3tkxLdNw?si=Et-kmlb1NaHefINk
Community Corner:
Ground CZ night.
#237 June 6nd, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310)
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Squad Update:
A Short message from our Admirals…:
Loose Screws is at war. Our opponent is using a long time but inactive ally to attack Loose Screw space. This aggressor has ignored all our offers to communicate and parlay. I can only assume their role-play is to project evil. The good news, this has energized our BGS CMDRs and engaged our allies. We are in it for the long haul. Our final message to our faceless foe. We can not stop you from attacking our space but there is nothing you can do that we can not undo. Time is the real currency in this game and we have more of it than you.
Elections in Bagalis, FF Andromedae, V2151 Cygni
Wars in Tamor, Yemaia (not Yemi-ya-ya), Yen-Ti, Yingo
Howard is under Infrastructure Failure, It’s biggest needs to get out of that are Water Purifiers, Power Generators, and Mineral Extractors.
Balmus, Xians, Uchagan need a little love
All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.
Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/
Pirate Attack hits Fed System (CG): https://youtu.be/L0D1QxHtKk0?si=5FzhN-cvpy77ug60 Reward for this CG are some pretty cool paintjobs for either the Federal Gunship, or the Federal Corvette, it is also a great way to get some Fed rank if you need it.
Thargoid War - http://dcoh.watch
With HADAD’s recent explosion, there are 4 Titans left. AXI is focusing Titan Indra is next, but it is currently sitting at 91 controlled systems.
Selection for the trial of Commander Mechan for colluding with Thargoids, and crimes against humanity is currently still underway.
Dev News:
Last week, but still important: Type 8 REVEALED - It appears to be shaped like awesome, and is fueled by sweetness.
Medium Sized
SCO Friendly
Reportedly we will be happy with the cargo space (Reportedly enough cargo space for Daxi’s ego).
Buur’s Breakdown: https://youtu.be/u-y3EGPZZDs?si=Ogw2VXZSg7id3_RI
Thursday Server-Side Patch
Spire system spread pushback no will no longer target Alert systems
Uninhabited Alert systems are now less challenging to contest
Additionally, alternative activities to Orthrus hunting within these systems (e.g. escape pod rescues or interceptor hunting) have received significant boosts to war contribution.
Basilisk, Medusa and Hydra interceptor types have received further boosts to war contribution
Scout types have received a significant boost to war contribution
Bug fixes:
The spire system in Hyades Sector DX-H a11-1 incorrectly received spread pushback from another spire system. Spire systems should always be immune to any form of spread pushback, so this was unintentional.
On the Thursday turn, Hyades Sector DX-H a11-1 will have 25% removed from progress, and 25% will be added to the next furthest system, Hyades Sector ST-Q b5-2
Discussion:
Is Commander Mechan a terrible human being for killing ax pilots and why do you think he is?
Community Corner:
Buckey Ball recap
New Video from Cmdr Dituri How to Unlock the FEDERAL CORVETTE! | Elite Dangerous Guide 2024 (youtube.com)
Yamiks re-surfaces with more Elite bashing disguised as a how-to video: https://youtu.be/iaeD2x0OOEQ?si=7P88ey-IzPzxXTjh
Hawkes Gaming back making Elite videos: https://youtu.be/XlojxpWja_c?si=Cjdn_7VM3FBZIKyy
#236 May 30nd, 2024 or 33oh10 (3310)
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Lark has a neat Podcast related story11
Squad Update:
Elections in: TT58343, Cempsigi, and V2150 Cygni we want to win all of them
Wars in: Tamor (again), Xians (again), 5 Andromedae, and Tripu we want to win all of them
6A is Overheating
Howard and Balmus all need our influence RAISED
If you have LSN bounties please hold onto them for now for a dump later.
Lots going on still, Big thanks to those working the BGS and to avoid burn out, make sure you rotate what activities you are doing.
(For Lark) SELAH V I KNOW SOME OF THIS WAS YOU PLEASE CONTACT ME In game or on the loose screws discord, we aren’t mad. I promise.
All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.
Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/
Hadad died
Thargoid War - http://dcoh.watch
HADAD is HADED
Dev News:
Type 8 REVEALED - It appears to be shaped like awesome, and is fueled by sweetness.
More information
Medium Sized
SCO Friendly
Reportedly we will be happy with the cargo space
Reportedly enough cargo space for Daxi’s ego.
Discussion:
How the Type 8 will change your Life.
Community Corner:
Buckey Ball ON NOW!. CNDR Mr. Indigo hosting May’s race
New Video from Cmdr Dituri How to Unlock the FEDERAL CORVETTE! | Elite Dangerous Guide 2024 (youtube.com)
#235 May 23st, 2024 or 33oh10
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Squad Update:
Wars in Imiutli and Xians (AGAIN)!
Election in LHS 3980
Operation Red Dawn - ADI is pushing hard to retake control of Arinna and G 130-9 and prevent takeovers of the other three systems we’ve targeted in retaliation. Our goal is, by removing systems with res sites from their control, taking away bounties as a source of BGS currency
No systems overheating, some are tepid
Thank you to everyone working hard in the BGS, ADI’s new management has been keeping us busy so thanks to everyone, we couldn’t do it without you.
LOTS going on with Squad right now, get involved, we don’t bite.
All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.
Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/
Thargoid War - http://dcoh.watch
Attack Hadad
Just 2 control system remains; titan dies this weekend
2 hearts already down at recording time…it might be dead by the time you hear this.
Dev News:
Update 18.06 coming May 28 https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-update-18-06-thargoid-war-overhaul-tuesday-28-may-2024.625728/
Thargoid war activities rebalanced to more correctly weight them
Combat is significantly more influential
Interceptor kill bonds increased to around pre-nerf levels; Orthrus reduced to 15m
Spire site effects restructured to be linear and more fairly capped
Counter strike system marking partially reworked
Titan vulnerability is now a two tier system:
At 3 controlled systems or below, the Titan will be vulnerable to attack
At 4 or above controlled systems, the Titan will take almost no damage from attacks
Discussion:
Community Corner:
Buckey Ball ON NOW!. CNDR Mr. Indigo hosting May’s race
#234 May 16nd, 2024 or 33oh10
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Squad Update:
Priorities: Tamor win the war (again) and Howard win the war we couldn’t prevent
Wars in progress in Bagalis and Xians. Election on -going in Yen Ti.
Operation Red Dawn - We’re pushing After Dark Initiative out of control of systems where there are Res Sites for bounties. ADI is being used by anonymous players…details in standing orders.
Systems overheating and systems needing a beat down - all in the standing orders.
LOTS going on with Squad right now, get involved, we don’t bite.
All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.
Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/
Thargoid War - http://dcoh.watch
Next target - Hadad
Down to 11 controlled systems - predict full attack after next week’s Thursday tick.
Dev News:
Update 18.05
Fixed issues with Guardian Fighters hit check not behaving correctly.
Fixed an issue where attempting to swap a core internal module with a stored module was being blocked for Pre-Built ships.
Ensured new players correctly remain in Solo Play until performing an initial hyperspace jump which will then transition players into Open Play.
Discussion:
Community Corner:
Buckey Ball ON NOW!. CNDR Mr. Indigo hosting May’s race
Elite Dangerouse (French) working on Project Icarus to test what players would do with ship interiors to “de-risk” FDev from working on it
https://t.co/RB7c64FwD3
Pole Master!
#233 May 9rd, 2024 or 33oh10
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Squad Update:
Tamor (win the war) and Howard (prevent the war by raising LSN influence) are top priorities!
Howard: raise influence of any faction EXCEPT AfterDark!
Wars in progress in 4 other system (Gram, LTT 17156, TT 58343, Imiutil)...none as critical as Tamor and Howard.
Remember the War Rule: ground CZ are for making money, spaces CZ as for winning wars.
Operation Red Dawn - We’re pushing After Dark Initiative out of control of systems where there are Res Sites for bounties. ADI is being used by anonymous players…details in standing orders.
Systems overheating and systems needing a beat down - all in the standing orders.
Expansion Planning: BD+67 1409 is at 74.7%.
LOTS going on with Squad right now, get involved, we don’t bite.
All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.
Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/
Thargoid War - http://dcoh.watch
Next target - Hadad
Has a bunch of systems - do all the activities
Dev News:
Discussion:
Update 18.04 post-deployment boo-boos
Player issues purchasing ARXs packages through the store.
Python MkII locked modules/swap/replace “issues”
Super-accelerated Thargoid war progress (now corrected)
Python MkII details first impressions
Stats: Comes with SCO drive - handles better and lower heat
4 Large, 2 Medium HP
6 Utilities
6 power plant, 6 drives, 6 distributor
5 FSD
Optionals: 6, 4, 3, 2, 1x3
Have SCO’s made “old” FSD obsolete?
Have SCO’s made “old” FSD obsolete?
Pay to Win…the community panic continues.
Community Corner:
Buckey Ball ON NOW!. CNDR Mr. Indigo hosting May’s race
Elite Dangerouse (French) have created the tool to allow others to design their own adventures.
Buy arx
New Video from Dutiri, the basics of Bio.
72 Page manifesto / open letter
#232 May 2rd, 2024 or 33oh10
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Squad Update: (Thank you whoever updated it) You’re welcome - Bloomingwind
Ticks are coming at 7:30 central so Standing Orders are coming in at 9 PM or so
6 Andromedae Expansion - We landed in Uchagan - We are not planning on taking control as an active PM controls it
LSN has departed Calarum - PE is retreating all non-native factions to attempt to stop the fire
Kolyawa is under our management
Election in MCC 858, wars in TT 58343 and Xians
Operation Red Dawn - We’re pushing After Dark Initiative out of control of systems where there are Res Sites for bounties. ADI has been taken over by anonymous players…
Systems overheating and systems needing a beat down - all in the standing orders
LOTS going on with Squad right now, get involved, we don’t bite.
All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.
Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/
Thargoid War - http://dcoh.watch
Next target - Hadad
Has a bunch of systems - do all the activities
Dev news:
Cosmetic store prices refresh
Most things went up, some by quite a lot
https://www.elitedangerous.com/store/
Update 18.04 planned for Tuesday May 7
SCO drives are engineerable (A rated versions to come? Citation needed?)
Store UI changes
Python MkII early access begins
Pre-built ships / “jumpstart” 25500ARX (20ish dollars)
Do not include unlocks for engineers or tech brokers
Modules can’t be moved to other ships and have zero value
AX Chief and Mining T-6 already mentioned
DBX - A/D rated, FSD booster, cosmetics
Python MkII Standard 16250ARX (12ish dollars)
Ship and shipyard unlock
Python MkII Stellar (pre-built) 33000ARX(28ish dollars)
Ship, A rated incl. SOC drive
Venom Claret Paint Job
Strike Ship Kit
Shipyard Unlock
Python MkII details
Comes with SCO drive - handles better and lower heat
4 Large, 2 Medium HP
6 Utilities
6 power plant, 6 drives, 6 distributor
5 FSD
Optionals: 6, 4, 3, 2, 1x3
Community Corner:
Buckey Ball ON NOW!. CNDR Mr. Indigo hosting May’s race
Elite Dangerouse (French) have created the tool to allow others to design their own adventures.
#231 April 25nd, 2024 or 33oh10
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Squad Update:
Maikoro Expansion - Landed in TT 58343 - We’re a placeholder until Project Elite is ready to expand
6 Andromedae Expansion - Current Target Uchagan - We’re trying to divert it to NLTT 52560, or we might just expand again!
The Kaupatak Expansion - will be next to plug a hole in a BoTM system
Konquering Kolyawa - We are losing the election at least 2-0. We want to win. Top Priority
Wars in Gram, Xians and Yen Ti
Weekly Reminder - Calarum is quarantined - Leave It Alone
All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.
Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/
Anti-Guardian field project yields breakthrough - New modifications available
Thargoid War Bulletin: Oya Successfully Attacked
Thargoid War - http://dcoh.watch
Next target - Hadad
Has a bunch of systems - do all the activities
Dev news:
Python MK II & Updates to the GameStore
ARX pricing adjustments and refresh to gamestore
New “Best sellers” section for things that were previously limited like midnight black and stigyan
Python MK II arrives in game on August 7 (must have EDO)
Python MK II can be added for non-EDO owners for ARX if you don’t want to buy EDO
Python MK II early access starts May 7 for 16250 ARX
Reminder: Legacy gets no content updates what-so-ever
(we shouldn’t have to remind you about this)
Engineering rework and pre-built ship packs
Engineering: - Some of these areas we are investigating are (but not limited to):
“To make engineering more accessible and predictable”
Reducing the number of materials required for Engineering.
Increasing payout of engineering materials from missions.
Increasing backpack capacity.
They are watching feedback
Pre-built “jumpstart” ship packs:
Buy with ARX - upgraded/unlocked modules - themed cosmetics
TYPE-6 LASER MINING JUMPSTART
ALLIANCE CHIEFTAIN AX COMBAT JUMPSTART
(Follow link for details)
Python MK II will also launch with a jumpstart pack
Frontier Unlocked #4 Elite Dangerous | Frontier Unlocked April | Powerplay 2.0
This video is just the Elite section about PP 2.0
Direct link to Art’s recap at the end
UI overhaul to greater accessibility
More BGS/Thargoid war-like mechanics to do with distance between systems, etc.
Most game actions impact power play, not just pamphlets and kills
Rank system rework, no decay, new leaderboard
Carrier groups in stronghold systems can be attacked
So it doesn’t require opponents to be in open
Launching with open/solo as it is currently, but they are watching how it goes and taking feedback with the option to adjust and balance this.
Community Corner:
Buckey Ball Starts next month. CNDR Mr. Indigo hosting May’s race
Elite Dangerouse (French) have created the tool to allow others to design their own adventures.
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