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Third new ship for ED in 2024 was previewed ...

On 31 October will be released Ascendancy update for Elite Dangerous: Odyssey.

On steam are now ongoing nice discounts: Elite: Dangerous - 5 EUR, Elite Dangerous: Odyssey - 24,5 EUR.

Long time awaited new DLC for Elite Dangerous game called Odyssey has been released. Commanders now can experience Milky Way Galaxy not only from Ships or SRVs, but also on foot!

Well, if you ever thought about give this game a go, next week is very likely the best time for try it ...

Price hardly can go even lower

By Edward Lewis (Senior Community Manager)

Greetings Commanders!

Load up your calendars and make sure to mark the 28th August because Elite Dangerous Beyond: Chapter Three is on the way!

This brand new update (3.2) is focused on bringing you some engaging new content in the lead up to the larger Quarter 4 update later this year (Chapter 4). We'll have more information coming out of Gamescom about the next update (Chapter 3) next week, so as usual keep an eye on the forums and our social media channels for the latest official announcements.

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Watch the teaser here:

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Independent observers have reported unusual activity in systems surrounding HIP 87621, intensifying rumours of covert operations in the region.
Multiple reports indicate that megaships have been spotted operating near the permit-locked system over the past week. Though no Power has formally acknowledged involvement, analysts believe this early mobilisation suggests a push for influence around HIP 87621.
Access to the system itself remains under permit lock. All independent colonisation requests for the surrounding area continue to be denied with no reasons cited. Conrad Sterling, a political correspondent for Vox Galactica, noted:
"Typically, when you see megaships mobilising on this scale it usually precedes territorial stakes being claimed. None of the Powers have formally announced such plans but pilots continue to report receiving private messages from their pledged Power representatives

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Brewer Corporation has issued an urgent call for mined and manufactured materials to support the rapid construction of multiple new starports.
Reports have started to circulate among the pilot community of receiving internal communications from their Power contacts specifically calling for their support in relation to securing interests around HIP 87621.
While the corporation confirmed that the priority was immediate, it declined to identify their clients or intended deployment locations.
The megacorp's CEO, Madelyn Teague, explained:
"Brewer Corporation adheres to the strictest standards of client confidentiality and therefore cannot reveal the origin of this order. What I can assure shareholders is that the sheer scale and limited timeframe of the order is considerable. While this has stressed our reserves of certain stocks, we are taking steps to ensure the order is fulfilled with the level

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Lakon Spaceways has praised the success of its sponsored mining trials for the Type-11 Prospector, praising independent pilots who flew them.
Engineers reported that the data gathered has exceeded expectations, with the Prospector's custom mining systems maintaining consistent, high-yield results.
A Lakon senior design engineer, who oversaw the trial, stated:
"The feedback from pilots has been very positive. The Prospector's unique hardpoint configuration and enhanced limpet systems are proving themselves in real mining conditions. We built this ship to be one of the best surface mining vessels you can buy, and these trials have shown that it is exactly that."
Several pilots involved in the campaign described the vessel as "ripping through asteroids with ease", praising its ability to produce unprecedented fragment yields. The feedback is also welcomed by the news of a permanent 8% boost to

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Lexi October, billionaire investor and head of the October Consortium, has issued a statement clarifying her organisation's ownership of the HIP 87621 permit.
"The October Consortium acquired system rights through all proper and legal channels over a decade ago," October declared. "Our researchers are conducting a legitimate study of several planetary bodies. Any infringement upon these rights will be rigorously challenged through interstellar courts. Permit access is not granted lightly, nor will we tolerate attempts to undermine lawful operations."
October also questioned the intensity of media and scientific scrutiny directed at her organisation:
"Zachary Rackham's recent survey campaign enlisted thousands of independent pilots to scour the galaxy for planetary data. Yet Rackham has not shared the promised results with the scientific community – not a single piece of scan data. Why, then,

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Lakon Spaceways has announced the early release of the Type-11 Prospector, a new mining vessel designed specifically for laser mining operations.
The Prospector builds on Lakon's reputation for industrial reliability and functionality. Featuring an exclusive Large Mining Hardpoint and the Mk II Mining Multi-Limpet Controller, the Type-11 can extract higher yields per asteroid than any previous mining vessel. Engineers confirm that its optimised loadout and expanded limpet capacity make it ideal for laser mining, setting a new standard.
A Lakon senior design engineer commented:
"From the very first prototype, the Type-11 Prospector was designed to deliver results. The new mining tool debuting with the Type-11, with its enhanced targeting system, offers pin-point precision when excising fragment yields via laser mining."
The Type-11 Prospector also includes a dedicated fighter bay, giving pilots

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Leading voices in the exobiological community are demanding clarity on the fate of Terri Tora, the young researcher who recently went missing around HIP 87621.
Professor Frank Raddix, who originally appealed for help in locating his young partner, issued a new statement this week:
"Terri risked everything in pursuit of discovery. We deserve to know whether she is safe and what exactly she found. Continued silence from the authorities is unacceptable."
Independent journalist Alexei Keel of Vox Galactica has published evidence linking the permit lock to billionaire investor Lexi October. October Consortium, which predominantly deals in technology, gambling circles, and high-profile investments, refused to comment when approached. Lexi's silence has fuelled intense speculation over whether her organisation is involved with controlling access to the system.
Keel noted that the October Consortium's

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The Zachary Rackham-sponsored initiative to collect planetary scan data from across the galaxy has concluded.
Rackham Capital Investments confirmed an 'unprecedented volume of high-quality submissions' from independent explorers. Pilots were tasked to scan worlds matching the classification of certain planets within the permit-locked HIP 87621 system, after long-range scans revealed unusual exobiological signatures. The findings are now being analysed by researchers sponsored by RCI.
Zachary Rackham praised the pilot community for their efforts:
"I knew the galaxy's finest explorers wouldn't let me down. Thanks to the staggering amount of data you've gathered, our scientific teams are already narrowing down what makes HIP 87621 so special. Let me tell you, we're on the brink of cracking the mystery of that system. Won't that be marvellous?"
However, Federal Times journalist Bryanna Blanco, who

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The mystery surrounding the permit-locked HIP 87621 system continues, with claims of unusual planetary signatures detected via long-range scan.
Many independent pilots have also reported that all colonisation has been blocked within a 37ly radius, fuelling speculation further.
While authorities remain tight-lipped, multiple independent analysts claim that at least one world within the system is exhibiting anomalous exobiological readings. These findings have prompted the galaxy's wealthiest citizen, Zachary Rackham, to offer a lucrative incentive for explorers willing to examine the puzzle via cross-reference.
Rackham, speaking from his villa on Lake Rackham on Homeland, said:
"Whatever's in HIP 87621 is strange enough to have the boffins scratching their heads. Therefore, I propose scouring every corner of the galaxy for similar planets. With enough data, maybe our top scientists will be able

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A recent hunt for maverick exobiology scientist Terri Tora has only deepened the mystery surrounding her disappearance.
The search began after Professor Frank Raddix issued an appeal to locate his missing colleague, who was last reported pursuing "something big" for the science community. An encrypted trail of messages led search pilots across multiple systems, piecing together encrypted comms data. Thousands participated, ultimately confirming Tora's final location at HIP 87621, a permit locked system.
Speculation about the system is rife as no third party or superpower has claimed ownership of the permit lock, leading to rumours about its true significance and why access has been restricted for so long.
Professor Raddix issued the following statement after the discovery of Tora's last known location: "My thanks go to the many pilots who answered my call. Terri's trail has led us somewhere we

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Brewer Corporation has confirmed the overwhelming success of its latest initiative to restock Trailblazer megaships, citing it as the largest single delivery effort in its history with independent pilots transporting more than 1,200,000,000 tonnes of materials.
The campaign followed closely on the heels of two community-led operations that saw the Panther Clipper Mk II heavy freighter enter full-scale production.
Brewer's logistical network, already stretched by unprecedented colonisation projects, received a major boost from the resupply drive, whilst pilots also ensured the resupply routes remained safe from pirate interference across Minerva.
Brewer COO Mark Rennik stated "Never before have we seen such a scale of commitment from the pilot community. This historic achievement not only met our needs, but it also far surpassed them."
The Trailblazer colonisation supply ships, which had

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This month's analysis of the influence held by key figures in the core systems has arrived, courtesy of Conrad Sterling of Vox Galactica.
His latest survey of system populations suggests the following five powers enjoy the largest sphere of influence:
Rank 1: Aisling Duval – 1,936 systems
Rank 2: Edmund Mahon - 1,674 systems
Rank 3: Arissa Lavigny-Duval – 1,616 systems
Rank 4: Yuri Grom – 1,201 systems
Rank 5: Li Yong-Rui – 1,183 systems
The largest increase in system influence belonged to Aisling Duval who can claim an additional 275 systems as supporters.
Vox Galactica will provide another update on the state of the powers next month.

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Brewer Corporation has issued an urgent call for assistance following a wave of pirate attacks targeting the Minerva based resupply efforts for the Trailblazer fleet.
The convoys, which are transporting historically large volumes of aluminium, steel, titanium and CMM composites, have become high-priority targets for opportunistic raids. Security analysts have noted the coordinated nature of the attacks, prompting speculation that elements within a superpower may be providing clandestine support for the attacks.
A Brewer Corporation spokesperson commented: "The Trailblazer fleet remains a key element in supplying humanity's expansion into the stars and exploiting the opportunities this affords. It's disappointing, if not surprising, that some forces would prefer to see that vision of independence fail."
Pilots are asked to defend shipping lanes by registering for the initiative at Starlace

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Zorgon Peterson has confirmed that the Panther Clipper heavy freighter has entered full-scale production following two successful community-led support initiatives.
Independent pilots played a vital role in stabilising final-phase manufacturing, with critical commodities delivered to production facilities at Vespucci City. Security operations were also pivotal, with coordinated action clearing pirate threats and safeguarding high-priority convoys across the Aiaba system.
A spokesperson for Zorgon Peterson stated:
"We're proud to see the Panther Clipper launched on schedule. The response from the pilot community has been overwhelming, and instrumental, in making this happen. Early sales have been promising, and we're looking forward to seeing the Panther's impact on interstellar trade."
Pilots are now being asked to deliver aluminium, steel, titanium, and CMM composites to replenish Trailblazer