Episode 321 - Introducing the Neck

#321nd for 26rd February, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh twelvenish) 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 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 - 2-26 In 397 Systems - Controlling 118 States - 7A, Qama - Boom Successful Expansion out of Ross 310 Conflicts of Interest - BD+44 4389 - vs. ADI - Leave it be, it’s an inadvertent Control War, NLTT 52560 - We want to win Systems needing a push (controlled systems below 40% Inf.) Alexandrinus - 26.9% - But 4 factions locked Miola - 34.8% Medzisti - 39.4% Cephei Sector MC-V b2-2 - 39.4% PP Stuff: lifted with unspoken consent from KrugerFive on the LS discord Introduce and interview KrugerFive! Update 2-26 from KrugerFive Cycle 69: Kaine had a massive week at the top spot. 18 new systems with a new fort and stronghold This has been a strong week for a few names you don't see often Winters showed up this week at #2, not a lot of systems gained, but added 2 new strongholds Antal as well with 2 new strongholds On the FDev board, Princess Aisling has a good week with 10 new systems Archer 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 updates Audio updates https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site Core Dynamics Unveils Kestrel Fighter October Consortium Agreement Signals End to HIP 87621 Enclave Conflict The 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 PST Shout-out to Scotty’s Kestrel - Hydra “0” hits win