Loose Screws - The Dangerousest

#244 July 25th, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODES https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED 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) http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODES https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED 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) http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODES https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED 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) http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODES https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED 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) http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODES https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED 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) http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODES https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED 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) http://loosescrewsed.com Join us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODES https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED 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) http://loosescrewsed.com Join us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODES https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED 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) http://loosescrewsed.com Join us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODES https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED 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  http://loosescrewsed.com Join us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODES https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED 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  http://loosescrewsed.com Join us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODES https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED 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  http://loosescrewsed.com Join us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODES https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED 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  http://loosescrewsed.com Join us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODES https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED 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  http://loosescrewsed.com Join us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODES https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED 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.

http://loosescrewsed.com Join us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODES https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED Squad Update:  Maikoro Expansion - Likely target is TT 58343 - Haven’t Landed Yet 6 Andromedae is on Fire - 77.9% Influence - Keep it above 75% - We Want to Expand from there next The Kaupatak Expansion -  remains on hold as a consequence Konquering Kolyawa - In Kolyawa we have the most influence, but we do not have control. We want to push the controlling faction into us and have a rematch election for control.  Election Day 1 iIn Tripu - We want to win - Can wait until after Oya War Day 1 in Calarum - Leave. It. Alone. Leave. Calarum. Alone.  All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Thargoid War Oya “Completely Vulnerable” Hearts are falling fast 3rd titan reward is Carapace ship kit for Krait MKII and a matching-ish copper paint Dev news:  Update 18.03 patch notes: https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/titan-oya-and-update-1803 On Thursday 18 April we are releasing Update 18.03 which specifically focuses on improvements to some of the stability issues encountered with the Titans. Please be aware that we are still investigating these issues but this patch should offer significant improvement. If you experience vents or the core becoming stuck or unresponsive please switch to playing in private group or playing solo. They are working to release black and white versions of the titan kill commemorative decals Community Corner: Buckey Ball Starts next month.  CNDR Mr. Indigo hosting May’s race

#229 April 11dy, 2024 or 33oh10  http://loosescrewsed.com Join us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODES https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED Squad Update:  Screwspace has been on fire lately Victories in LHS 3877, FF Andromedae, Gram! Maikoro Boiled Over - Likely target is TT 58343.  Elections in Yen Ti (we want to win), Calarum (leave it alone) Wars in Tripu and Cempsigi (we want to win) We want to trigger an election in Kolyawa We have a lot of overheating systems due to our recent run of expansions We have a handful of systems that 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/ New Supercruise Overcharge module enters the market, a “turning point for humanity” Thargoid War CMDRs either didn’t get the message, or didn’t feel like doing it, so Oya went mostly unattacked Current orders for 11 APR - 18 APR CONDUCT SPIRE OPERATIONS AT Cephei Sector XO-A b3 SITUATION: We have 9 controls, including an active and a presumably-inactive spire around Oya Goal is to hit 85% progress on controlled systems ASAP, then proceed to carrier-unloading operations (85% is the cap of spire site influence on surrounding control systems, so at that point carriers will be unloaded) Prepare to strike Oya Thursday the 18th; equipping TitanKillers with new 5C FSD and repositioning carriers within 10 LY of Oya is recommended Dev news:  Update 18.0.2 patch notes: https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-18-02 Highlights… New Rating C Frame Shift Drive modules will be available. They can be found at a number of Outfitting services, especially in more technologically advanced markets, and these will introduce a new functionality: Super Cruise Overcharge. Fixed being unable to add an experimental effect to pre-engineered 5A FSD modules (Issue ID 63452) Added support for hardware with up to 128 buttons that is registered as an input device (Issue ID 1763) (Let's all go out and get some button panels! In honor of the new faster FSD there’s a sim racer button box: https://simracingcockpit.com/sim-racing-button-boxes/ ) Thargoid Highlights: Adjusted Titan turret projectiles so they should no longer appear to "lag". Performance improvements during multiplayer scenarios when the transition into meltdown happens after the core has been destroyed for the final heart. Fixed instances of abrupt lighting change on the Titan Core when dealing damage to it. Titan discos are hereby canceled Fixed the Titan Destroyed decals having flipped orientation on certain ships. Community Corner: Update from Dituri’s Elite on Exobiology, he tries it for the first time! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91qxmrPrpq0&ab_channel=Dituri'sElite

#228 April 4nd, 2024 or 33oh10  http://loosescrewsed.com Join us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODES https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED Squad Update:  War in Yen-Yi and MCC 858.  Election in Kolyawa.  We have a lot of overheating systems due to our recent run of expansions We have a handful of systems that need a little love Maitis is close to expanding…might as well push it over the top! All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Prototype Frame Shift Drive almost production ready, competitor sceptical (sic) Titan Oya deploys a surprise fleet of Orthrus vessels Dev news:  Oya spawns 30 alerts Many more than the usual/allowed number Many are more than 10 LY from any control system Some are in systems that were cleared yesterday There was a Galnet update about it but hours after the fact. (timing? In response, all AX ops turn to attack Oya now, in spite of high damage resistance In spite of PFed messages, the rules no-longer apply and efforts to clear systems are wasted PDES advises it’s pilots to bombard the titan since clearing systems doesn’t matter Tissue samples already collected will be held on carriers to turn in after Oya is neutralized

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#227 March 28st, 2024 or 33oh10  http://loosescrewsed.com Join us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODES https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED Squad Update:  War in Tripu - Tied up at 1.  We have a lot of overheating systems due to our recent run of expansions We have a handful of systems that need a little love Hopefully we will be engaging Kolyawa Jet Life Systems for control there soon. All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Nothing new since last thursday: CG for titan drive components still active Deliver one or more Titan Drive Component to earn a paint for each C ship Dev news:  Frontier Unlocked for March 27th (link with timecode) https://www.youtube.com/live/05_ct1TL_7Q?si=HV3cEfkNjaNAzced&t=2221 Intended presenter got sick Powerplay stuff - no gameplay changes described in detail Visual indications of power states in station concourses Updates to galaxy map to better show information Will indicate player actions Carrier groups in stronghold systems

#226 March 21nd, 2024 or 33oh10  http://loosescrewsed.com Join us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODES https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED Squad Update:  Election LIVE in Calarum Vs. Copian Xing D1 - 0-0 - We don’t care War LIVE In Yemaia vs. Allied Midgard Nationalists - D1  0-0 Top Priorities - By flavor  A - Overheating - (1) HIP 4907, (2) KZA, (3) Ross 310, (3) 6A, (5) V640C B - Raise Inf -  (1) Kolyawa, (2) G 218-5, (3) Kaupatak, (3) BD+44 4389 All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Achilles Aerospace urges pilots to plunder Titan wreckage CG - Achilles Aerospace is requesting Titan Drive Components Deliver one or more Titan Drive Component to earn a paint for each C ship Dev news:  Live stream probably Wednesday Community Corner: Project Guardian Lighthouse happened, but nothing happened  – visit:  Canonn Research https://discord.com/events/1019569223174983820/1187448219463057539  and look for the “Project Guardian Lighthouse” Channel to  get info.