Delaine Vows to Defend California Nebula
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* The Kumo Crew syndicate has rallied in the California Nebula to repel the region’s Thargoid invasion forces. In recent weeks Thargoid fleets swarmed through several local systems. The Kumo Council, the enclave’s authority for the notorious organisation, rapidly called in reinforcements in three systems it governs. Local...
Xeno Scanner Upgrade
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* An improved xeno scanner has been released to assist combat vessels engaged in anti-xeno operations. Following increased calls from AX pilots that the existing xeno scanner’s limited range was a hindrance, Professor Palin’s team at Arque Laboratory delivered a redesign to manufacturers that extends the scanner’s upper...
Experimental Weapons Stabiliser Becomes Available
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* The class 3 experimental weapon stabiliser is now available following Azimuth Biotech’s delivery initiative in LHS 1163. The corporation’s PR division confirmed the release of its new product in a press release: “This variant of Azimuth’s experimental weapons stabiliser is now widely available for purchase. By redirecting...
The Pro-Aegis Stance of the Princess
Princess Aisling Duval’s call for the Empire to commit to a resumed Aegis project, alongside the Alliance and Federation, has received a harsh response. Admiral Denton Patreus was approached for comment by the Eye on Achenar newsfeed: “We all have our part to play in the Empire, but questioning military...
Memorial Cmdr Garak
Located in the Colonia system, just off of body 4, you will find Jaques Station. Within 7km of that station you will find the beacon commemorating CMDR Garak. There are no audio logs, but there is a message if you scan the listening post. This is what that message reads: There are many legends of...
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Memorial Evelyn Faye Roy
Located 698 Ly from Colonia, Evelyn’s Light is a system with a Neutron Star as its primary star. The system supports 4 gas giants, along with a secondary K class star. The Pilot’s federation records CMDR JELLOWIGGLER as the first to discover this system. EDSM records CMDR ISKARIOTDK as the first to record the system,...
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Pilot’s Memorials
These memorials are placed in 7 systems in human occupied space, each containing a full list of all submitted memorial names. Names can be submitted via a custom request portal. The exact list will not be detailed here, they are long (split between 4 listening posts) and updated every few months. The memorials consist of...
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Thargoid War Update: January 3309
Vox Galactica reporter Jade Sanderlyn has published a summary of the current situation in the conflict against the Thargoids. “Many of us who witnessed those terrifying events in HIP 22460 felt that it was both an ending and a beginning – that history had turned a page. Five months later,...
Tourist and Visitor Beacons
Tourist and Visitor Beacons are found all across the galaxy, but mostly within the human inhabited bubble. These beacons tell the stories of commanders, some no longer with us, history and lore of the Elite Dangerous universe, and mark beautiful sites to visit. Canonn has put together the following spreadsheet to collect these beacons into...
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Experimental Weapon Stabiliser Initiative Begins
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* Azimuth Biotech has requested deliveries to LHS 1163 to manufacture a module that increases AX weapons capacity. A press release from the corporation’s PR division stated: “Azimuth’s dedication to defeating the Thargoids, which stretches back more than a century, has reached a new milestone with the development...
Princess Aisling Echoes Aegis Reformation Calls
Princess Aisling Duval has publicly asked Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval to reconsider pledging Imperial resources to a cross-superpower anti-xeno initiative. Her message was shared on all Imperial newsfeeds: “The Empire’s capability to defend itself is not in question. But neither is there any doubt that we are facing a protracted war....
Azimuth Announces Experimental Weapons Stabiliser
Azimuth Biotech has revealed prototypes of a module which improves hardpoint capacity for AX ships at the TZ Arietis Weapon Expo. The event showcased a range of military products to entice governments, corporations and private groups into contracts with arms suppliers. But the current demand for anti-xeno weaponry meant that...
Admiral Tanner Receives Presidential Pardon
The court martial verdict of Admiral Aden Tanner has been officially overturned by an executive order from President Zachary Hudson. In November 3307, Tanner attempted to take control of Hind Mine starport while in command of the Musashi megaship. He claimed that databanks at the headquarters of Taurus Mining Ventures...
Subject D-2 Departs on Lone Mission
Mystery surrounds the unexpected disappearance of Seo Jin-ae, who has reportedly departed the facility she’d been staying at. Professor Alba Tesreau provided a statement to the media: “Seo Jin-ae’s mental and physical health have improved over the past three months, with the discomfort caused by her cortical implant significantly reduced....
Azimuth Conducts AX Weapons Research
The corporation Azimuth Biotech has outlined its plans to support the war effort against the Thargoids by improving ship anti-xeno firepower. CEO Torben Rademaker was interviewed on The Tau Ceti Journal’s official ICE-cast, where he explained: “As you may recall, one of the many reasons Aegis became redundant was its...
A Retrospective of 3308 (Part Three)
The concluding article in a series by historian Sima Kalhana, providing an overview of last year’s key events. “The aftermath of the Battle of HIP 22460 was an unsettling time. With Salvation dead, Azimuth Biotech fell under new management and struggled to maintain prominence. The Empire withdrew from further collaborations...
A Retrospective of 3308 (Part Two)
Sima Kalhana continues her review of the most significant historical events that occurred during the past year. “In May 3308, the Thargoid invasions of the Didio, Novas and Sosong systems were completely repelled by the use of Salvation’s unique superweapons. This convinced the Alliance, Empire and Federation to support Azimuth...
Enhanced AX Weapon Update
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* The continued project to provide enhanced AX weaponry for all ships has announced its latest progress update. All enhanced AX weapons designed by the engineers Liz Ryder and Zacariah Nemo have now been completed. It is hoped that with these weapons improvements, humanity will be better positioned...
A Retrospective of 3308 (Part One)
In the first of a three-part series of articles, the historian Sima Kalhana reviews the key events of the past year. “3308 began with the announcement that the Alliance and Sirius Corporation had agreed an anti-xeno strategic defence pact. This controversial decision would face many challenges before it was ratified,...
The Time for Aegis?
Professor Alba Tesreau has again called for the anti-xeno initiative Aegis to be reformed by the superpowers. “The arrival of the Maelstroms has escalated the Second Thargoid War beyond anything we have experienced before. The Thargoids are relentlessly attacking every human settlement within reach. And that reach is steadily expanding...
Winters: ‘Federation Must Protect Independents’
Shadow President Felicia Winters has called for the Federal Navy to help defend independent systems being invaded by the Thargoids. She outlined her viewpoint during an interview with the Federal Free Press: “The Thargoid fleets emerging from the Maelstroms have inflicted anguish and loss on millions. Our military forces have...
Charon Crashed Ship
This is a crashed Anaconda on Charon in Sol. This persistent crash is marked as “Human Signal (0)”. On the ground around the wreck are a number of cargo racks that can be shot or cut open with a Maverick Suit and a few manufactured materials for engineering. There is a Caine-Massey cargo pod alongside...
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Mercury Crashed Ship #2
This is a crashed Anaconda on Mercury in Sol. This persistent crash is marked as “Human Signal (0)”. Note that this ship resides in a Trespass Zone, remaining in them or attacking the skimmers will result in a bounty. On the ground around the wreck are a number of cargo racks that can be shot...
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Mercury Crashed Ship #1
This is a crashed Anaconda on Mercury in Sol. This persistent crash is marked as “Human Signal (0)”. Note that this ship resides in a Trespass Zone, remaining in them or attacking the skimmers will result in a bounty. On the ground around the wreck are a number of cargo racks that can be shot...
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The Voice of the Empire
On the Empire’s homeworld Capitol, fears over imminent Thargoid invasion sparked a public gathering outside the Imperial Palace. Cassia Carvalho, political journalist for The Imperial Herald, reported from the scene: “The arrival of the Thargoid Maelstroms has triggered protests on many Allied, Federal and independent worlds. The Empire is rarely...
The Supercruise Factor
Thargoid vessels are interdicting human ships travelling through systems that have been occupied by their fleets. The Thargoids’ ability to force craft to drop out of hyperspace is well documented. Over the past couple of weeks, pilots have reported that the interdiction ability used by human ships in supercruise is...
Sandra’s Workshop Christmas Event
A Galnet article, “Corrs Toy Emporium Calls for Help” was released on the 15th of December 3308, containing a request for help from Sandra Corrs, CEO of Sandra’s Workshop. Special thanks to CMDR Goidbyte for putting this article together who in turn thanks CMDR LilacLight, CMDR Alton, CMDR Disemboweled Ego, CMDR Stringtheery, and CMDR Arkighor...
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Final Maelstroms Advance Thargoid Occupation
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* A further 13 systems have fallen under Thargoid control as the last of the Maelstroms materialise. The three rogue signal sources – designated Thor, Raijin and Hadad – entered human-occupied space yesterday. As with the previous five anomalies, they manifested as colossal clouds of corrosive gas over...
Corrs Toy Emporium Calls for Help
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* Sandra Corrs, CEO of the largest manufacturer of children’s toys in the core systems, has requested help this holiday season. Many parents will be familiar with Sandra’s Workshop, recognising the company logo stamped across countless datapads, interactive suites and tactile play sets designed for youngsters. But the...
Enhanced AX Weapon Update
Pilots’ Federation ALERT The continued project to provide enhanced AX weaponry for all ships has announced its latest progress update. Independent pilots have been tasked with establishing a manufacturing base at select locations in the core systems. Thanks to these focused efforts, the following weapons are now available for purchase:...
The Darkest Days
Newsfeeds have published their reactions as the Thargoid Maelstroms launch fleets to overpower multiple inhabited systems. Sol Today: “Be in no doubt: we are in a war for survival! Dark days are upon us. No more ridiculous ideas of peace with the aliens. No more time for politics or debate....
The Scriveners
The Scriveners are a nomadic clan of scribes, scientists and knowledge-keepers. They travel through deep space onboard a self-sufficient Dredger-class bulk cruiser, completely isolated from human civilization and the politics of the bubble. History According to information provided by spokespersons of the Orion University, the history of the Scrivener Clan begins in the year 3088,...
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Background Lore Index
In the galaxy of Elite Dangerous there are the Galnet News posts that give us insight into the world around us. In addition to the main story played out in front of us via those articles, Elite Dangerous has a rich background story that pilots can stumble across through various methods including triangulation through listening...
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Carnage Wrought by Further Maelstroms
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* The rogue signal sources Cocijo and Oya have arrived at their estimated destinations. Their impact mirrored that of the Taranis, Indra and Leigong Maelstroms. A total of 16 neighbouring systems were immediately overwhelmed by Thargoid fleets, which launched devastating bombardments against orbital starports and planetary infrastructure. Other...
Chase Admits Kingfisher Mission ‘A Mistake’
Congressman Dalton Chase has made a public statement regretting his involvement with the Thargoid Advocacy Project. Chase became a member of Congress after an electoral campaign focusing on inter-species diplomatic relations. He was a key organiser and fundraiser for the Kingfisher megaship, which attempted to open communications with the Taranis...
Plans for Enhanced AX Weaponry Accelerate
Two leading engineers have revealed designs to improve the stock anti-xeno weaponry available to pilots. Liz Ryder and Zacariah Nemo have provided module modifications for many years, specialising in explosive and kinetic weapons respectively. Over the past year they have collaborated privately on the AX weapon designs introduce by Aegis...
Refugees Flee from Thargoid Offensive
Millions of people are being evacuated from systems that have suffered devastating attacks by Thargoid fleets. An enormous humanitarian effort is underway, with rescue megaships positioned at key locations near each Thargoid-occupied system. Captain Justine Kemp of Rescue Ship Hutner, currently stationed in Enayex, described their operations to Vox Galactica:...
Phasing Multi-Cannon
Abstract During Disrupt Azimuth’s Resource Campaign commanders who supported it were able to get as reward a unique weapon: pre-engineered multi-cannon with phasing experimental effect.The last part is what we would expect to be “unique” since there is no other in-game way to make phasing multi-cannons. But it was found out that phasing is not...
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Thargoid Caustic Generator
The UIA’s now formally known as the Thargoid Maelstroms have begun taking up residence in the bubble around ammonia worlds. As everything is ramping up in the thargoid war, it seems there is a lot to look at in and around the maelstroms themselves. These curious biological plant like creatures/ships known as Caustic generators float...
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New Maelstroms Increase Thargoid Conquests
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* Two more rogue signal sources have reached human space, wreaking similar destruction to the Taranis Maelstrom. The Indra anomaly arrived in the HIP 20567 system, with the Leigong anomaly slowing to a halt in HIP 8887. The Maelstroms, as these entities have been classified, both manifested as...
Havoc as Thargoids Overrun Multiple Systems
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* Nine systems have called for help against massive Thargoid attacks intent on wiping out civilian populations. Ernesto Rios, field correspondent for Vox Galactica, reported: “The arrival of what military scientists have labelled the ‘Taranis Maelstrom’ has brought terror and carnage to millions. As soon as the rogue...
Taranis Unleashes Thargoid Invasion Fleets
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* The Taranis anomaly has arrived in Hyades Sector FB-N b7-6, triggering a ferocious wave of Thargoid attacks in the region. Multiple inhabited systems are experiencing wide-scale invasions by countless numbers of Thargoid vessels, with casualties expected to number millions in the coming days. Several systems have already...
Vista Genomics Boosts Biodata Payouts
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* The exobiology company Vista Genomics has increased payments for genetic data collected by independent pilots. Dr Klaus-Peter Sonnek , one of the corporation’s research directors, outlined the changes in a press release: “Public and corporate interest in xenology-related fields remains high, but recent Thargoid aggression has increased...