Episode 259 - Be Right Back

#259 for 7st November, 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:  Another War in Soma Another War in V2151 Cygni Expanding out of KZA to Yarigui Powerplay has set the Yong Rui part of our space on fire. Anticipate beating down systems routinely, especially if you’re Yong Rui pledged.  BGS as we know it is evolving as a consequence of PP effects and the colonization on the horizon. We will probably be less focused on expansion in the manner we have been doing. More details from CMDR Bloomingwind as it takes shape.  All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Powerpoint Update:  Daxi is the Quarterback A diverse portfolio of Delane, Yong Rui, and Mahon pilots will probably serve us well as pushing out Archer seems to be our unifying theme Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ New Dawn for Humanity? The Powers are Up To Stuff, and Archer pounces! Crowns of Bones for everyone! Thargoid war update: https://dcoh.watch/ Cocijo controls  - 1 Titan, 1 Invasion, 84 control systems, 15 populated, 6 with ground ports! Dev News:  Server Shenanigans Void Black Paintjobs are Back! 10K Arx for the T8 & Python II, 6500 for all other ships! Exploration and Bio data collected after 6AM UTC on 11/7 counts toward powerplay Discussion: PP 2.0 - Screwspace is a center of activity Community Corner: BUCKY BALL RACE: We have winners - Once Upon a Time in Leesti - Regulation Sgurr was first, Alec Turner second, and Darplata 94 third. Shaye Blackwood First, Alec Turner 2nd, and Sulu 3rd in Shenanigan Class. Congratulations all! The 8th Race is yet to be announced.  Epic Games had an article on the 40 year history of thargoids: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/news/elite-dangerous-interview-frontier-thargoid-war-humanity-future