Episode 321 - Introducing the Neck

#321nd for 26rd February, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh twelvenish)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 Stuff:  Inara has had a refresh. With so many PMFs present in hundreds of systems, the Minor Factions pages have had a refresh. When you go to Systems or States, the systems are no longer all on one page which is unfortunate, as you have to turn pages to sift through There is a filter to edit out Trailblazer systems from OG worlds. BGS highlights - 2-26In 397 Systems - Controlling 118States - 7A, Qama - BoomSuccessful Expansion out of Ross 310Conflicts of Interest - BD+44 4389 - vs. ADI - Leave it be, it’s an inadvertent Control War, NLTT 52560 - We want to winSystems needing a push (controlled systems below 40% Inf.)Alexandrinus - 26.9% - But 4 factions lockedMiola - 34.8%Medzisti - 39.4%Cephei Sector MC-V b2-2 - 39.4%PP Stuff: lifted with unspoken consent from KrugerFive on the LS discordIntroduce and interview KrugerFive!Update 2-26 from KrugerFiveCycle 69:Kaine had a massive week at the top spot. 18 new systems with a new fort and strongholdThis has been a strong week for a few names you don't see oftenWinters showed up this week at #2, not a lot of systems gained, but added 2 new strongholdsAntal as well with 2 new strongholdsOn the FDev board, Princess Aisling has a good week with 10 new systemsArcher after back to back weeks of big gains drops to last with Patreus, both with no systems gained.There is a new chart this week showing the rankings for just this cycle. Check it out!https://www.k5elite.com/Dev News: Kestrel Update - Lots of game updatesAudio updateshttps://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notesGalnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site Core Dynamics Unveils Kestrel FighterOctober Consortium Agreement Signals End to HIP 87621 Enclave ConflictThe talks are also understood to have focused on shared scientific access to Radicoida unica and cooperation on research initiatives following the recent publication of promising genetic findings by Dr Casimir of the Holloway Bioscience Institute.Analysts suggest the arrangement had created space for diplomatic settlement rather than decisive military resolution, with no single power claiming majority control over the enclave.The rise of Lexi October and the growing influence of October Consortium since the discovery of Radicoida unica has not gone unnoticed, however, and Vox Galactica has confirmed that an interview with the Consortium’s reclusive chief executive has been secured for an upcoming feature series.Discussion :The Kestrel might be the first hint of a new design playbook from Frontier - let’s unpack what that means. (I’ll give a short intro to tee this up - Roy)Community Corner :Family Feud charity event pitting Loose Screws against Lave Radio this Saturday the 28th at 20:00 UTC / 12:00 PSTShout-out to Scotty’s Kestrel - Hydra “0” hits win