Thomas Class Bulk Cargo Ship
A Thomas Class Bulk Cargo Ship was last reported in orbit of the planet Bilfrost AB 3. A number of Engineer Materials are scattered nearby.
Samson Class Bulk Cargo Ship
A Samson Class Bulk Cargo Ship was last reported in orbit of the moon Idununn 7 a. A number of Engineer Materials are scattered nearby.
Airsetanoa Military Installation
A Federation capital ship dock facility is in orbit above the independent planet Airsetanoa 2. It contains a single Farragut-class Battlecruiser, showing signs of battle damage, undergoing repairs. The ship is not broadcasting a transponder signal, and does not carry any identifying hull markings, so cannot be identified. Three Satellites are in the immediate area, giving...
Site 426
Site 426 is an abandoned settlement on Wregoe JI-B d13-130 1 at 65.837708, 176.946. Around the settlement there are three Settlement Comms Log Uplink points, scanning them gives background to the reason for its abandonment: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION 1/3 Encrypted data log: Huke, Stuart are you getting this? It’s on. We go once the guards switch...
Gregorys Rest
Gregorys Rest is an abandoned settlement on Koli Discii C 6 1 at 28.5560, 7.1570. A crashed ship is 2km away on a bearing of 70º. Around the settlement there are five Settlement Comms Log Uplink points, scanning them gives background to the reason for its abandonment: SURVEY TEAM 43 1/5 Survey Team 43, Commander’s...
Koli Discii Crashed Ship
A wrecked Anaconda crashed nose-first into the moon Koli Discii C 6 a at 28.5777, 7.2193, scattering its cargo behind it. From the contents of the wreckage, which includes Brewer Corp and Caine Massey crates as well as a number of cargo canisters: Bertrandite (5x). Beryllium (2x). Gold (1x). Palladium (4x). The wreckage includes three...
Brain Tree Phenomenology Part 2: Analysis of Acoustic Features
CMDR Maligno once again brings us a research paper on the acoustic features of the Brain Trees. One of the more notable characteristics of Brain Tree sites [1] is the pervasive acoustic signal, which can be heard immediately after dipping below an altitude of approximately 450m above ground level. The exact altitude varies from site...
CPS Thargoid Memo
Due to an increasing escalation of hostilities between the thargoids and humanity the Canonn Protection Services will shift its focus to protecting our scientists from thargoid attack. This is a defensive role. As of this stardate the thargoids have only shown hostility toward the Federation and Aegis. Their interactions with our pilots have, to this...
The Outpost #85
The Outpost #85: Your weekly shot of Elite: Dangerous. Release Date 2.4 The Return, Details about the Thargoids and community!
Galactic News: Federal Capital Ship Destroyed by Thargoids
Over the past few months, several reports have surfaced of Federal convoys coming under fire in the Maia system. While circumstantial evidence strongly suggested Thargoid involvement, the Federation declined to comment, saying only that the matter was “under investigation”. But fresh reports indicate that another attack, resulting in the loss of a Farragut-class Battlecruiser and …
Thargoids Live Recap : Retaliation
The Thargoids will return this September 26th. Pilots, be ready! Quick recap of the 2.4 Thargoids Lore with Ed and Sandro.
Community Goal: The Battle for Ho Hsi
Recent reports indicate that conflict has erupted in the Ho Hsi system between Ho Hsi Jet Comms Limited and the Freedom Party of Ho Hsi. System security forces were caught off guard by the violence, which began without warning and has escalated rapidly since then. Both sides have issued calls for aid, appealing to independent …
Galactic News: Chapterhouse Campaign Concludes
A spokesperson for the Kamadhenu Chapterhouse of Inquisition has announced that its plan to establish a series of starports between Colonia and the core systems has received the wholehearted support of the galactic community. Hundreds of pilots took to their ships to deliver construction materials to Shajn Market over the course of the three-week campaign, …
A Study on the Brain Trees
Brain Trees were perhaps brought about by The Guardians as a resource gathering mechanism. The galactic community should take full advantage of Brain Trees because they provide a viable, if not superior, alternative to conventional prospecting activities. Further studies will be carried out to get a more accurate understanding of material node abundances and yields.
CFN News Update
Latest news report from Canonn Faction News. Join Cmdrs Larzok and HSKelvin as they bring updated news and an appeal for more data. Note that the reference to the Gnosis' departure is referring to Thursdays in general, not necessarily this coming Thursday as it is linked to a Pilot's Federation update - something related to '2.4'.
The Outpost #84
The Outpost #84: your weekly shot of Elite: Dangerous. Official Lore Livestream, FX17, Financial recap and community!
Galactic News: Federal Blockade Ends
In October last year, the Federation was criticised for positioning a Farragut-class Battlecruiser above Maia A 3 a, not far from the personal research base of Professor Ishmael Palin. The deployment, which came only days after Professor Palin announced a breakthrough in his research into meta-alloys, was widely interpreted as an attempt to restrict Palin’s …
Universal Service. A Fuel Rats Thargoid Cartoon
Universal Service. Prepped for the Thargoids, by Uvelius Sång. Inspired by fellow Rat Uriei at the Thargoid Rattatoon Ideas Contest. The Thargoids are coming, and the Fuel Rats eagerly await them. No such thing as too many clients. Mice of Mischief credits courtesy: The great Father Cool and Robinjb 🐦 Join Twitter for Fuel Rat news and the Rattatoonist’s Twitter account. And of course the Rat thread […]
Galactic News: Voices of Dissent
Reports that the Federal–Imperial cold war could soon end have resulted in jubilation in many parts of the galaxy. While the impact of the conflict has been relatively modest, many thousands of galactic citizens have nevertheless been disrupted. But as talk of a truce gains ground, anonymous sources have reported that influential Imperials have questioned …
The Biscuit Bugle – INRA
Welcome to the 9th article of the Biscuit Bugle. This week we’ll cover INRA, the group of Federation and Imperial scientists that formed quite a few years ago, and was one of the main reasons why we survived in our first encounter with the Thargoids. Little is known about this mysterious organisation, with most of the information either being lost in time or covered up.
The Outpost #83
The Outpost #83: your weekly shot of Elite: Dangerous. Update 2.4 imminent, gamescom/FX17 and community!
Actualité galactique : Cold War Thawing?
Following news that scientists from the Alliance, Empire and Federation have united to form a new research initiative, speculation is mounting that the cold war between the Empire and the Federation could be nearing an end. As the conflict enters its second year, a number of commentators have expressed hope that peace might be in …
Canonn (Varati) BGS Mission
From the desk of Cmdr Goemon on August 28th: +++ Hip 10094 have left Khun + We are know pushing for expansion in Jarildekald +++ +++ war in KS-T II is still active till tonight 23:30, but CZ are in cease-fire due to investment +++ till tonight only BOUNTIES help the CANONN +++ go bountyhunting...
The Canonn Science Primer
A paper by Prof. Sindri Arcturus, Director of the Freeman Dyson Institute. The aim of this document is to provide a basic, generalized overview of topics which are relevant to the science of Elite: Dangerous. The goal here is not to delve too deeply into the topics, or to expound on the subtleties or sub-topics...
Galactic News: The Thargoid Situation
Although the first hints of the Thargoid presence began with the discovery of Unknown Artefacts in 3301, the current chapter in the Thargoid story started last year with the discovery of alien shipwrecks in the Pleiades Nebula. A few months later, in January 3303, the first interdiction from a Thargoid ship was reported. In May, …
Community Goal: The Path to Colonia
The Kamadhenu Chapterhouse of Inquisition has announced plans to establish a series of starports between the core systems and Colonia to make the daunting voyage a little easier. A total of three starports have been planned, which the Chapterhouse hopes will expedite the creation of a freight and passenger service known as the Blue Star …
Galactic News: Imperial Appeal Concludes
Secoya Emperor’s Grace has announced that its appeal for luxury goods has been enthusiastically received by the galactic community. Hundreds of pilots responded to the appeal by delivering commodities to Joy Port for this year’s Sigma Summit, a conference attended by some of the Empire’s most powerful individuals. Censure of the event failed to deter …
Galactic News: Kpelidoog Empire Assembly Campaign Concludes
A spokesperson for the Kpelidoog Empire Assembly has announced that its plan to build a new Wells-class Carrier has received the wholehearted support of the galactic community. Hundreds of pilots took to their ships to deliver construction materials to Hipparchus Terminal, the organisation’s base of operations. As the campaign drew to a close, a spokesperson …
Galactic News: Order Restored in Kaal
The Kuk Silver Fortune Company has announced that its campaign to clear the Kaal system of agitators has been a success. Hundreds of pilots responded to the appeal, taking to their ships to eliminate the criminals operating in the system. Authorities in the Kaal system have extended their gratitude to those who participated in the …
Canonn (Varati) BGS Mission
From the desk of Cmdr Goemon on August 23rd: Everyone can help, and we need it! +++ KHUN +++ + bring HIP 110094 Governance and Purple Public Incorporated to below 2,5% and keep the there for 6 days! + if we manage a retreat, CANONN can expand to elvira martuuks homesystem! + HIP 110094 have...
Event: Canonn Caravan – 25th -27th August
You've all heard how it was back in the day. Credits were hard to come by and life was hard. Well now is your chance to join Canonn members to relive those days with the Canonn Caravan. From Friday 25th to Sunday 27th of August, we'll be having a good old rares route posted, with a flight schedule. Come and join the fun!
A Journey Through Horizons
With hints of upcoming turmoil and possible threat all around, Councillor Starbeaver takes a contemplative look back at many of the things you can experience when taking in new horizons.
Community Goal: Total Eclipse
The Kpelidoog Empire Assembly, an Imperial organisation based in the Kpelidoog system, has announced plans to build a new Wells-class Carrier to support astronomical research. In a statement, a spokesperson for the organisation said: “Many of the galaxy’s scientific groups are currently focused on the Thargoids, but we think it’s important to keep an eye …
Galactic News: Federal Security Chief Liaising with Aegis
Reports have surfaced that Admiral Aden Tanner, Chief of Federal Security and so-called ‘alien tsar’, is now liaising with Aegis, the inter-superpower initiative established to investigate the Thargoids. News of Admiral Tanner’s involvement has already prompted speculation that the cold war between the Empire and the Federation could be thawing. Contrasting voices have suggested that …
The Outpost #82
The Outpost #82: your weekly shot of Elite: Dangerous. Details from the Closed Beta 2.4, gamescom 2017 and community!
Community Goal: Restoring Order in Kaal
Authorities in the Kaal system have reported a sharp increase in the number of criminals operating in the area. Reports indicate that the agitators are attacking pilots travelling in the system, disrupting trade and generally causing discord. To counter this threat, the Kuk Silver Fortune Company has placed a kill order on all ships on …
Community Goal: The Sigma Summit
Secoya Emperor’s Grace has been announced as the organiser of this year’s Sigma Summit, a three-day conference for some of the Empire’s most powerful individuals. Figures from the worlds of finance, politics and entertainment are expected to attend the event, which this year will be held in the Secoya system. The Summit is not without …
Galactic News: Alliance Campaign Concludes
The Alliance has announced that its new research initiative has been enthusiastically received by the galactic community. Huge quantities of resources were delivered to Neville Horizons over the past week, allowing the Alliance to start constructing a range of instruments expressly designed to analyse Thargoid material. The campaign also received the support of hundreds of …
Update 2.4 Beta
The Patch Notes 2.4 Closed Beta are available. Get ready for the next update: Navigation, Holo-Me addition, new modules and mysterious content!
CFN: Canonn Caravan and Canonn Fodder Tactical Update
Commander Larzok brings you the latest update from Canonn Faction News, this episode detailing the upcoming event Canonn Caravan taking place from 25th August, information on the latest CG issues, and a new research paper on Ammonia worlds. Commander Larzok, CFN.
Analysis of Ammonia System Density in the Galaxy
A report by CMDR Maligno. Executive Summary (i.e. the bottom line upfront) This is a report of some analysis I’ve been doing this past week. My objective was to answer the following two questions: Is there something special about the abundance of ammonia systems in the Thargoid “bubble” centered around Merope? Can we use that...
The Biscuit Bugle – Permit-Locked Regions and Sirius in Merope
Welcome to the 8th article of the Biscuit Bugle! This week we’ll be talking about the arrival of Sirius Corporation in Merope, the Alliance’s request for Thargoid data and materials, and a fascinating report about the galaxy’s Permit-Locked Regions.
Galactic News: Alliance Defends Research Initiative
The Alliance has been criticised for its recent appeal for Thargoid data, which began only days after a joint-superpower initiative was established to study the Thargoids. A number of independent factions, including the Federal Republican Command, have censured the Alliance for its apparently contradictory stance. A spokesperson for the Alliance was quick to respond: “Aegis …
Extraction Site V-81
Extraction Site V-81 is an abandoned mining site on Synuefai FV-U b20-0 2 a at -34.0563, -140.7461. Within the site there are a number of automated mining extractors from which can be obtained Indium, Gallite, and Cobalt. At the back of the site are three Settlement Comms Log Uplink points, scanning them gives background to...
The Outpost #81
The Outpost #81 : your weekly shot of Elite: Dangerous. Aliens, 2.4 The Return and its imminent Beta, news and Community projects!
Galactic News: Sirius Corporation Enters Merope
A number of media outlets have reported that the Sirius Corporation has entered the Merope system, establishing two new outposts. Although the mega-corporation has asserted that the outposts will support mining operations in the region, commentators have speculated that Sirius is positioning itself to take control of the system’s barnacles. Daxton Sung of the Imperial …
Community Goal: Alliance Research Initiative
The Alliance has launched a new research initiative designed to enhance human understanding of the Thargoids. The primary aim of the initiative is to build a range of state-of-the-art instruments expressly designed to analyse Thargoid material. To this end, the Alliance has placed an open order for unknown ship signatures, unknown organic circuitry and unknown …
Galactic News: Order Restored in Hehe
Authorities in the Hehe system have reported that the conflict between Hehe Federal Interstellar and Hehe Camorra has ended in a victory for Hehe Federal Interstellar . Both factions issued calls for support, promising generous rewards to pilots who lent their aid, but ultimately it was Hehe Federal Interstellar that emerged victorious. Hehe Camorra has …
Colonia Citizens Network’s one-year anniversary party
To All Cmdrs, As we celebrate our 1 year anniversary, you are all cordially invited to attend the Colonia Citizens Network’s one-year anniversary party! Find out the details here! The post Colonia Citizens Network’s one-year anniversary party appeared first on Colonia Citizens Network.
Galactic News: Joint Superpower Initiative Announced
In recent weeks, a number of programmes have been launched to gather further information about the Thargoids. While the Federation has established an outpost in HIP 17692 to monitor Thargoid activity, independent organisation Abroin Universal PLC recently completed a campaign to amass material for a research centre in the Pleiades Nebula. But not everyone believes …
One struggles … PS4 madness. A Fuel Rats Cartoon
One struggles … PS4 madness, by Uvelius Sång. After only 15 days after Elite:Dangerous went live on Playstation 4, the Fuel Rats saved over 1,000 Commanders. And while the tide has lowered, it still rolls strong. May the statistics tell what they wish, it feels like PS4 Rats hardly can catch their breath while PC […]
Community Goal: Conflict in Hehe
Authorities in the Hehe system have reported that conflict has erupted between Hehe Federal Interstellar and Hehe Camorra. System security forces have confirmed that the fighting began several hours ago and has escalated rapidly since then. The conflict is understood to be territorial in nature, with both factions eager to take control of Hehe. Both …
Galactic News: Harma Silver Cartel Appeal Concludes
A spokesperson for the Harma Silver Cartel has announced that its appeal for rare alcohols has reached a successful conclusion. Hundreds of pilots supported the campaign by delivering rare alcohols and eliminating agitators so traders could reach Gabriel Enterprise safely. The campaign’s success has already had a positive impact on Harma, as evidenced by the …
The Outpost #80
The Outpost #80 : your weekly shot of Elite: Dangerous. Frontier Expo 2017, the very bright future of Frontier Dev, and community!
Community Goal: Harma Silver Cartel Appeal
The Harma Silver Cartel has announced that it intends to bring back a beverage that has been lost for several hundred years: rum. Reports indicate that the organisation recently discovered a time capsule from the 24th century containing a recipe for the drink, as well as the log of one Captain Smolenski. Although the Cartel …
Galactic News: Abroin Universal PLC Campaign Concludes
A press release from the Abroin Universal PLC has confirmed that the organisation’s appeal for construction materials has been enthusiastically received by the galactic community. Hundreds of pilots responded to the appeal by delivering commodities to Campbell Horizons, the organisation’s base of operations, and by eliminating pilots in the Abroin system in order to protect …
Girls Best Friend – A Rats Tale
“That concludes this evenings Gal-Vision Alliance News. We hope to see you all for the next broadcast and as always thanks for watching.” I was leaving the bedroom after changing and cleaning up a little as Shoshana finished watching ‘The News’. It had been two or three weeks since the Thargoid structures had been discovered […]
The Outpost #79
The Outpost #79 : your weekly shot of Elite: Dangerous. Professor Palin's mission, gamescom and community!