Episode 286 - Squadvandronguards

Episode 286 of the Loose Screws - The Dangerousest podcast, hosted by Loose Screws, titled "Episode 286 - Squadvandronguards" was published on May 30, 2025 and runs 123 minutes.

May 30, 2025 ·123m · Loose Screws - The Dangerousest

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Summary

#286th for 29nd May, 2025 or 3311! (33-Oh-Leven, not Oh-Eleven, OH-Leven)http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsEDSquad Update: (Insert snarky dig at Bloomingwind by Oblivious)BGS still exists and hasn’t change much since last weekWe may want to attempt another try to take back Miola since BBfA appears to have taken it successfully from PPMCThere are a couple of other systems we may want to take back7 Alpha Lacertae influence has been hanging at 2.8% like a booger on a 3 year old’s noseStanding orders still happen in discord for those who cares. PowerPlay Update: - Cycle 31 - Undermining is taking a huge leap this weekGrom and Archer seem to be on the defense the mostSol received over 1.7 mil undermining against Archer, Alpha Centauri demoted from fortifiedGrom Bhil Mina, Skeggiko O, and LFT 926 heavy undermining 2/3 demoted to exploitedIs the Alliance known as ZYADA holding?"The Elite Powerplay community is seeing unprecedented levels of undermining and acquisition volume in the past few weeks. Yuri Grom is actively resisting, and will continue to do so. We have also asked Frontier to review the activity, in the event that these abnormally high levels of undermining are not the result of legitimate gameplay, and encourage players in other powers to do the same.” - Yuri Grom Spokesperson“[...] We'd be happy to celebrate if it was any public community effort but with what PP2 currently seems to be in practice, we have reason to worry even for our enemies.” - Aisling Duval SpokespersonNo New Powerplay Orders for LSN this week, stay tunedNiceygy’s Power Points - https://elite.niceygy.net/powerpointsFind out more in the LSN-powerplay-hub forum channel.Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/Rising Tensions Between Galactic PowersDev News: FU - Twitch Drop Paint Jobs for the Asp Scout and Vette and Vanguards Preview 1CG - You can get two sets of useless double engineered power distributors if you’re in the top 75% of the losing team because folks who don’t care about the outcome have waited and sided with the winnerVanguard (Officially) Is a revamp of squadrons, making them more like “guilds” in other MMOs.Discussion:Chig Asks - Something about pipsCommunity Corner:Roy’s Stories, DS3 Edition, Season 2upvote this and add your voice. It’s like 30 weeks in. That’s at least 29 weeks late on the fix. The issue has expired and been reposted more than once. Make them pay attention. https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/70594

Episode Description

#286th for 29nd May, 2025 or 3311! (33-Oh-Leven, not Oh-Eleven, OH-Leven)

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:

(Insert snarky dig at Bloomingwind by Oblivious)
BGS still exists and hasn’t change much since last week
We may want to attempt another try to take back Miola since BBfA appears to have taken it successfully from PPMC
There are a couple of other systems we may want to take back
7 Alpha Lacertae influence has been hanging at 2.8% like a booger on a 3 year old’s nose
Standing orders still happen in discord for those who cares.

PowerPlay Update: -

Cycle 31 -

Undermining is taking a huge leap this week
Grom and Archer seem to be on the defense the most
Sol received over 1.7 mil undermining against Archer, Alpha Centauri demoted from fortified
Grom Bhil Mina, Skeggiko O, and LFT 926 heavy undermining 2/3 demoted to exploited
Is the Alliance known as ZYADA holding?
"The Elite Powerplay community is seeing unprecedented levels of undermining and acquisition volume in the past few weeks. Yuri Grom is actively resisting, and will continue to do so. We have also asked Frontier to review the activity, in the event that these abnormally high levels of undermining are not the result of legitimate gameplay, and encourage players in other powers to do the same.” - Yuri Grom Spokesperson
“[...] We'd be happy to celebrate if it was any public community effort but with what PP2 currently seems to be in practice, we have reason to worry even for our enemies.” - Aisling Duval Spokesperson
No New Powerplay Orders for LSN this week, stay tuned

Niceygy’s Power Points - https://elite.niceygy.net/powerpoints

Find out more in the LSN-powerplay-hub forum channel.

Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/

Rising Tensions Between Galactic Powers

Dev News:

FU - Twitch Drop Paint Jobs for the Asp Scout and Vette and Vanguards Preview 1
CG - You can get two sets of useless double engineered power distributors if you’re in the top 75% of the losing team because folks who don’t care about the outcome have waited and sided with the winner
Vanguard (Officially) Is a revamp of squadrons, making them more like “guilds” in other MMOs.

Discussion:

Chig Asks - Something about pips

Community Corner:

Roy’s Stories, DS3 Edition, Season 2

upvote this and add your voice. It’s like 30 weeks in. That’s at least 29 weeks late on the fix. The issue has expired and been reposted more than once. Make them pay attention. https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/70594