Lave Radio: an Elite Dangerous podcast

The crew discuss Operations, Dodecs and fantasise about the happy endings they might get.LinksFrontier Trading Update – https://otp.tools.investis.com/clients/uk/frontier_developments_plc/rns/regulatory-story.aspx?cid=1725&newsid=2056042Operation Warbucks – https://tiltify.com/+operations-warbucks-eradicoiding-cancer/profileFurthest From Sol Record – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/posts/10817621Project Galtea Dodec Building Record – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/posts/10817621Project Galtea Dodec Station Build World Record Video – https://youtu.be/0E5YRh3CutA“BNE: COLOUR OUT IN SPACE part 9 – The Gyre Trees” by Inf Whale – https://youtu.be/5dVEhmvluLE“BNE: COLOUR OUT IN SPACE part 11 – The Stolons” by Inf Whale – https://youtu.be/6KRoV0MAJYo“Elite Dangerous / Distant Worlds Legacy Tour vol 2” by Juseppe’s World – https://youtu.be/Ics98rkFmwo“ELITE DANGEROUS – DISTANT WORLDS 3 – #13 – A Vestige of Teal Nebula” by Lolof-gaming – https://youtu.be/972__Tufuac“Elite Dangerous Flight Tutorial: Takeoff, Supercruise, & Landing | Stop Crashing Your Ship!” by Digmbot Gaming – https://youtu.be/wS1Ofsbq8mcStarship Command: Orion Spur kickstarter – https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/danielgibbs/starship-command-orion-spur

The crew talk about burning stations and how they’ve changed, and contemplate the new information about Operations.Links:“The Peduncle Tree Cloud” by BeetleJude – https://youtu.be/dkQ7YOmmStE“Operation Warbucks” – https://tiltify.com/+operations-warbucks-eradicoiding-cancer/profile“Why Commanders Quit Elite Dangerous(And Don’t Come Back)” by Midnite Black – https://youtu.be/eiYxH4KN27g“To All Commanders – Introducing the NEW Standalone (Prototype) Elite Dangerous Control Module” by Fun of Flying – https://youtu.be/PZnwrgdtFqk“Stranded outside of our Galaxy and rescued by DW3 – Using VR to see one of life’s biggest mysteries.” by VR Florian – https://youtu.be/ZTB_sDeyOOQ

We have burning station rescues! The crew are excited about this.Links:Operations Update – https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/update-operations?utm_source=forums&utm_medium=community&utm_campaign=ed_ongoing&utm_content=ed_operations_updatePatch Notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-3-3-0CmdrGolgafunkin’s DW3 racing livestream: “Elite Dangerous Ep16 Throttle Therapy” – https://youtu.be/EOCkqu7750oOriginal bubble time trials from StardustBrothers – https://frinkbottle.uk/TimeTrials/At a glance leaderboards from Duck – https://leaderboard.shangtai.net/Race visualiser from Duck – https://raceviz.shangtai.net/Latest “Elite Dangerous Time Trials Leaderboards” from Vladigor – https://elitettleaderboard.vladigor.net/“Massacres, Megaships & Station Rescues?! – DevLog Decompiled 04/26” by Nicey – https://niceygy.net/posts/2026/massacres-megaships-and-station-rescues/

It’s another slow news week as the crew talk about everything that’s happened in the last two weeks.Links:Elite Dangerous Lore Explorer – https://elitedangereuse.github.io/LoreExplorer/Frontier Astro – FrontierAstro.co.ukThe Making of Type 7th Heaven – https://youtu.be/ov_ByQGnrJ4ToCoSo patreon – https://www.patreon.com/c/tocosomusic/home“Elite Dangerous / Distant World Legacy Tour” by Juseppe’s World – https://youtu.be/Sv01soS7lm0“Elite Dangerous in VR Did Something I Didn’t Expect” by Midnite Black – https://youtu.be/ZTcrrGayyiI“Elite Dangerous: They always know” by The High Wake – https://youtu.be/1e5Y0309AN0“Honoring the Commanders Who Shaped the LLM Ship Computer” by Sudo Krondor – https://youtu.be/nZMS1du6OB8“Gomu Gomu no Bakiboru!” by Homborger – https://edrushfleet.co.uk/2026/04/21/gomu-gomu-no-bakiboru/“Elite Dangerous: Now THIS is DW3 pod racing!” by Alec Turner – https://youtu.be/lwCv_IJfh9I

The crew talk about the CG and play the waiting game for any more information about operations, no seriously, any more. Please.Community Corner“The Rise and Fall of the Guardians” by Xpeigh - https://youtu.be/9uq2h1rSBXI“The CAMERA SUITE | Elite Dangerous: How We Film Stuff” by The Buur Pit - https://youtu.be/oFiW5EnF1So“How to Make Exobiology Faster and More Profitable” by Mile13 Gaming - https://youtu.be/0ZBS2DzQz-o“Distant Worlds 3 Interview with Karnath & Andrew Gaspurr” by Digmbot - https://youtu.be/xhgKQK2dTsM“Starship Racing! Bucky Ball Prison Circuit Qualifying Sumiton Elite Dangerous in a Flight Simulator” by Project SimStarr - https://youtu.be/18iqO32mNow“Prison Circuit” Buckyball Race resultshttps://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-prison-circuit-20th-30th-march-3312.646130/page-4#post-10804045

The crew talk about what is going on with “Big Bill” and make their predictions, around some topical tangents.Community Corner:The Buckyball Racing Club presents: Prison Circuit (20th – 30th March 3312) – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-prison-circuit-20th-30th-march-3312.646130/u/SonOfASeaGherkin has built a sidewinder and an eagle at 1:1 scale in Minecraft – https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraftbuilds/comments/1s20grh/i_built_the_sidewinder_a_ship_from_elite/ https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1s2jayn/i_built_the_eagle_at_11_scale_in_minecraft/u/Modemus asked for help transporting a Player 27kly and with the help of reddit succeeded – https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1s18r3j/advice_needed_player_stuck_at_sag_a_with_mining/ https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1s2nqqm/mission_success_27_thousand_lightyears_with_a/Midnite Black – “The 7 Levels of Elite Dangerous Players (Most Get Stuck at 3)” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RMm5vA0FfoCMDR Exorcist – “My First Bounty Hunts with Frag Cannons…” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zq28JmXq1E

The crew get together to discuss your predictions for the feature reboot later this year.Community Corner:“ALONE - Deep in the Black Episode 17” by Commander Meek - https://youtu.be/pybq_QKH8ic"DISTANT WORLDS 3 - #7 - The Guardian of the Twins” by Lolof Gaming - https://youtu.be/NmrlcTO-MpE“DW3 Rendezvous Rally 8” by Alexandre - https://youtu.be/SdH0erDXDiw“Elite: Dangerous - Resilience” by Crimson Kaim - https://youtu.be/5ixpIuDni5w“MK2 Modules: Where is the line?” by Nicey - https://niceygy.net/2026/mk2-modules-where-is-the-line/“Elite Dangerous | What System Is FDev Reworking?” by Digmbot - https://youtu.be/WRIci2gK3bg“Elite Dangerous | What System Is FDev Reworking?” by Digmbot -https://youtu.be/WRIci2gK3bgSquadron Members tool at the elitedangereuse.fr website - https://elitedangereuse.fr/en/outils/escadron.php“LARGE Player Instances made EASY in Elite Dangerous” by SiegfriedOrigin - https://youtu.be/mwUawYZSdxg"ED Wing Helper" - https://github.com/Siegfried-Origin/EDWingHelper“The Buckyball Racing Club presents: Prison Circuit (20th - 30th March 3312)” - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-prison-circuit-20th-30th-march-3312.646130/GeForceNow - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/well-i-managed-it-horizons-live-4-0-working-on-my-xbox-via-geforce-now.615950/

In a very speculative show, the crew discuss bobbleheads and the potential for Mk II modules.Community Corner:“Elite Dangerous – Kestrel Mk2 PVP Build” by Nug – https://youtu.be/yV-MpfpN-LM“ELITE DANGEROUS – DISTANT WORLDS 3 – #6 – Veil’s Ember” by Lolof Gaming – https://youtu.be/G7LkWNoWefI“Mind The Gap Time Trial – DW3” by Chimes – https://youtu.be/UG1VoN-mrtwECM – https://elitecommunitymeet.info

With a bit of a quiet news week, we speculate on vessels, and Colin learns what happens if you play with it too much.Lave Radio vs Loose Screws:Catch up on the show – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glzkpGsurj0&t=2627sDonate to Special Effect here – https://tilt.fyi/GJSMaYpi86Development News:Frontier Bluesky – https://bsky.app/profile/frontierdev.bsky.socialCommunity News:“What could a BGS update contain?” by Nicey – https://niceygy.net/2026/what-could-a-bgs-update-contain/“The Update That Could Change Elite Forever” by Indigo – https://youtu.be/9JriB9p5Lfw“Ring Surfer 2 – Elite Dangerous @ DW3” by DangerPencil – https://youtu.be/xUt3wUbUy8U“These Gankers have been following us (DW3) across the galaxy. Somebody had to teach them a lesson ;)” by VRFlorian – https://youtu.be/ury2_UZO408“Neutron Stars” by NoFoolLikeOne – https://canonn.science/codex/neutron-stars/ECM – https://www.elitecommunitymeet.info/Any Other Business:Clare’s Lovely Chat with Alex Kane – https://youtu.be/0d2UO7XV9VI

The Kestrel has been released, we have a debut of a track from ToCoSo for Gameblast, and we talk about the update!Development News:Kestrel Mk II promo video – https://youtu.be/6070dkRUKMgPatch notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notesGAMEBLAST:Lave Radio vs Loose Screws tiltify link – https://tilt.fyi/GJSMaYpi86Special Effect Website – https://www.specialeffect.org.ukBluesky – https://bsky.app/profile/specialeffect.org.ukDiscord – https://discord.com/invite/69dQEmkxX2Community News:MetaElite in PC Gamers – https://www.pcgamer.com/games/mmo/metaelite-interview-elite-dangerous/Raven Colonial – https://ravencolonial.com/EDCoPTER – https://edcopter.net/“Kestrel MkII: comparison to FDL, Cobra MkV. Performance tests.” by Alswulf – https://youtu.be/jy2w0hLfJcI“KESTREL MKII REVIEW : Everything You Need to Know” by The Buur Pit –https://youtu.be/jY3_Ld6avrE?si=JDedKoM4rgjV65oK“Kestrel Mk II Review – Medium-Ship Firepower in a Small Frame” by Mile 13 Gaming – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNYo_yRsSws“Galnet Test Drive: The Kestrel – Redefining Combat” by Galnet News Digest – https://youtu.be/sxowDsCgNSs?si=95Xqpjf25EVKZ0LI“Combat in the Kestrel MKII – Is it any good?” by Ricardos Gaming –https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIJqn_kUA0g“Kestrel mkII First Impressions” by Slamscape-x – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0zWfCiJs1U“Elite Dangeorus | Thoughts On The Kestrel Mk II: Nothing Will Be the Same” by Digmbot Gaming – https://youtu.be/iPxayrdubIc?si=CKCGm2_c4fEcWTC_“EARLY ACCESS First FIGHT with the Kestrel Mk2” by CMDR Exorcist – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnIrHDe7AZE“The brand new ship – Kestrel Mk II – Is it worth it?” by psykit – https://youtube.com/shorts/nHJlkYKEb8Q?si=20I2YhZeZOpCnMC5“KESTREL MK II FIRST LOOK” by psykit – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktGCeOlQr_g“Taking the new Kestrel Mk 2 for a spin and the usual nonsense” by Kaytee Khaos – https://youtu.be/dMAFiBPb6PM?si=Esru6-CeXrzP0CE5“Kestrel MK2 First flight and TLDR” by RainmanGames – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpkf1yX-GwI&t=1s“We put MK2 Thrusters on whatever would take them” by RainmanGames – https://youtu.be/WRZeCj5ho3o“I Tried Living a Normal Life in Elite Dangerous…” by MT Major – https://youtu.be/mquYdztGlM8“The DW3 Eictach Eliminator : 4-up” by Alec Turner – https://youtu.be/6taweX9w1Tk“SRV Rally at Waypoint 4 – Distant Worlds 3” by Radioactive – https://youtu.be/UQFVBjV_yrsFreelancer: https://www.moddb.com/mods/freelancer-nomad-legacy/downloads or at https://freelancer2.space/en/

We’re had access to the Kestrel Mk II as part of the partner program, and we have feelings about it. We also discuss the Devlog and everything that is coming this year.Community NewsRegister to be a surveyed CMDR – https://forms.gle/ChB1xbGyDdcRqAZ76“DevLog Decompiled 02/26 – HOW many ships?” – by Nicey – https://niceygy.net/2026/02/17/devlog-decompiled-02-26/The Federal Times –https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteArcher/comments/1r3ycbe/cyber_alert_federation_empire_both_rocked_by/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button“Caspian Explorer Review – Long-Range King or Overkill?” by Mile 13 Gaming – https://youtu.be/CQ6peeepIHY“The Radicoida Unica plants on Hip 87621” by BeetleJude – https://youtu.be/8BGLovIv0SA“Is It Time To Rework Exploration Payouts?” by Digmbot Gaming – https://youtu.be/y6wBJgRzBZ8“Distant Worlds 3 : Mass Jump Beagle Point” by SiegfriedOrigin –https://youtu.be/VJlTETJagUY

We read some community submitted Galnet suggestions and fall into a world of innuendo and insults – it’s like we’ve never been away!Community News:Lave Radio vs Loose Screws Family Fortunes surveyed CMDR sign up form – https://forms.gle/ChB1xbGyDdcRqAZ76“The New Caledonian Clarion February 5th 3312” by ChickenCowGod – https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1qwnbfc/the_new_caledonian_clarion_february_5th_3312/“The 7 Deadly Sins Of Elite Dangerous” by Midnight Black – https://youtu.be/HGO-bvXZSz8“DW3 – Tartarus’s Inferno – TIMELAPSE” by Malyda Sunstrider – https://youtu.be/m89pw0dTBbY“Distant Worlds 3 – Week 3 in Photos” by Mr Bishb0sh – https://youtu.be/PzQ6BBF7D7g“ELITE DANGEROUS – DISTANT WORLDS 3 – #5 – THE SELDOWITCH NEBULA” by Lolof Gaming – https://youtu.be/9nf_1Mu7jLsEnclave Thunderdome – https://ssg.sh/hip-thunderdome

What defines good PvP and bad PvP? The crew is determined to find out in this week’s episode.Community News:“It’s Okay to Take A Break From Your Favorite Game” by Loot and Grind – https://youtu.be/Aai1I10XNi4“Distant Worlds 3 – Week 1 in photos” by Mr Bishb0sh – https://youtu.be/CmglQwWZAww“Very Close Arrival…” by Cmdr Reggit – https://youtu.be/nweHzAetDZw“Le Monde de la Mort – Exploration Distant Worlds 3 (Elite Dangerous timelapse)” by Siegfried Origin – https://youtu.be/V0GE83KMfY0“Elite Dangerous – Distant Worlds 3 Waypoint – Monde de la Mort / World of the Dead” by Cmdr Fey Sky – https://youtu.be/xmEUKygjrxEElite Dangerous Dispatch | January 26, 3312” by Digmbot – https://youtu.be/cYxGBHu6554

Distant Worlds 3 has set off, two of the crew are on board… sort of, but we have a show to do!Development NewsH1 FY26 Financial Results – https://cms-cdn.zaonce.net/2026-01/frontier-h1-fy26-results-presentation.pdfCommunity News“The Contubernium (edition 36)” – https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1qco1nn/ncn_presents_the_contubernium_edition_36_getting/“Club Neverest” – https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1qda1i6/club_neverest_wants_you_to_climb_mountains_and_do/Club Neverest Discord https://discord.gg/34wbF9zEFjSpace.com DW3 article – https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-games/an-armada-of-6-500-elite-dangerous-players-just-embarked-on-a-three-month-expedition-to-explore-the-milky-way-and-theres-still-time-to-join-them“MAXIMIZING your mining | A Beginner’s Guide to Elite” by Xpeigh – https://youtu.be/Z5I8HSZghDg“1-800 Bounty Time” by Geno Garon – https://youtu.be/yciVUzecxmw“Community Goal Hauling is fun” by jnTracks – https://youtu.be/DYq_PejwxlY“Instancing is Fun” by Jensen2025 – https://youtu.be/FZDmTQZVLfcEnclave Data – https://ssg.sh/hip-thunderdomeSpecial Effect – https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/

The crew talk about their expectations for the upcoming Distant Worlds 3 expedition.Community Corner“3311: In Review” by Nicey – https://niceygy.net/2025/12/30/3311-in-review/Mandalay planetary descent Blender animation by Ryferion –https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1q61dd7/made_a_short_mandalay_animation/Beautiful 3D printed Lakon Type-8 by SecretHot8057 –https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1q8ntty/3d_printed_lakon_type8_transporter/“Multi-cannon 1” by eVa (Shoutout by Paperri) – https://youtu.be/ij2KeSjs9VU“Buur’s roadtrip #3 – Dav’s Hope” – https://youtu.be/1MaH7hxqS78“Elite Dangerous Dispatch | January 12, 3312” by Digmbot – https://youtu.be/pOo00WdbJuM“Spacedock Spaceship Awards 2025” by Spacedock – https://youtu.be/-jt6ANL9p_I?si=S8AurDELLuI70f0W

We're back! It's 3312 and the crew speculate what could be coming in the coming year, and discuss your speculations as well!Development NewsCharlie Hall article with executive producer Gauthier Verquerre and Curtis Griffiths - https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/news/2025-was-huge-for-elite-dangerous-here-s-what-2026-has-to-offerCommunity News“Elite Dangerous - Voyage” by Nug - https://youtu.be/3-ieJ00nNO0“Elite Dangerous - Distant Worlds (cinematic)” by AuraxisAnimus - https://youtu.be/lzgrAnShP1c“We Need To Talk About The New Ships” by Loot And Grind - https://youtu.be/6rXPOeByTp8“Elite Is Empty, And That's A Good Thing” by Loot And Grind - https://youtu.be/4vHn9UWrHrs“Galnet News Digest Review of the Year, 3311” by Galnet News Digest - https://youtu.be/FrIml0lYkpI“Elite Dangerous: Santa is Coming” by The High Wake - https://youtu.be/HKsjDTIKwr8“Flew My SRV To Another Planet” by Savage Samurai - https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1q4zrzz/flew_my_srv_to_another_planet/“Antal petitions to ban slaves” - https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/82021Alec’s DW3 launch site time trials - https://youtu.be/BKGO1d_Lnsk https://youtu.be/XjYDksa18-kHow To Distant Worlds III | A Guide Thread - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/how-to-distant-worlds-iii-a-guide-thread.644300/Festive Freebie, claimable until Jan 8th - https://www.elitedangerous.com/store/catalog/promo/festive-giveaway

It’s the last show of 2025/3311! A packed crew discuss their personal highlights of the last year – Happy Holidays everyone!Development NewsHoliday post – https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/holidays-2025-festive-event-paint-jobs-and-moreCommunity News(Alec’s top ten of the community this year!)ToCoSo and High Wake (Don’t Forget Your Limpets) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIzLe8sJ6IgAitolu’s Isinona inspired series – https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW_5BeT-CR_d6n-bCGzmCx_eIgptoRtpDElite Dangerous Fan Trailer by CMDR Fey Sky – https://youtu.be/GKxIxLe5h0gJust about – This is my Elite Dangerous’ Challenge – https://justabout.com/elite-dangerous/38691/take-part-in-this-is-my-elite-dangerous-rewardElite Dangereuse Galactic Missions – https://elitedangereuse.fr/en/gm-weekly.phpLantern Light in a Motion Simulator by Project SimStarr – https://youtu.be/TJHB5uEurXACan a New Generation Love Elite Dangerous? by Spacefaring Chronicles – https://youtu.be/uRD3T3Fwh_oHow to Make it “Out There” by Commander Exorcist – https://youtu.be/3ZVfHeStNdIHomborger’s latest blog “Buckyball 10k: How Elite is helping a charity to transform disabled people’s lives!” – https://edrushfleet.co.uk/2025/07/28/buckyball-10k-how-elite-is-helping-a-charity-to-transform-disabled-peoples-lives/Elite Dangerous – Legend (cinematic) by AuraxisAnimus – https://youtu.be/NUaFbuLz_dQ

There’s been an overhaul to the Elite on Foot Combat, and we have thoughts!Community NewsDW3’s Launch Site – https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1pguc37/followup_we_did_it_a_t3_planetary_port_in_1hr/Project Galtea – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/project-galtea-long-distance-colonization-project.643888/ https://projectgaltea.org/“Elite Dangerous | Did They Fix On Foot Combat?” by Digmbot – https://youtu.be/Llpg__QB56E“Sol to Colonia Caspian Speed Run (39m 55s)” by CMDR Steve Falken – https://youtu.be/3b9-0LWYzlg“Joining the war for HIP 87621 – Elite Dangerous” by VRFlorian – https://youtu.be/_sW9tF5kKW0“Elite Dangerous – Cosmic Castaway” by Cmdr Reggit – https://youtu.be/zxG6_VgAZTwCMDR ASCORBIUS – https://www.youtube.com/@CommanderAscorbiusLCU NO FOOL LIKE ONE – https://www.youtube.com/@lcunofoollikeone

The Caspian Explorer is out! We’ve had a good chance to fly it and have thoughts! Also, Ben blows and Colin plays with himself.Development News:Caspian Explorer Update Patch Notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-3-0-0Community Corner:Update on sniped systems returned to rightful owners – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/a-number-of-previously-claimed-systems-were-made-available-again.643514/“The Long Break (inspired by CMDR Sulu’s Story)” by The High Wake – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ayb3CKhLjs“This is EDGIS – The Fast Elite Dangerous Explorer Tool” by Elite Dangereuse – https://youtu.be/JKNaHRLdb6s“Privateer – Elite: Dangerous (Flight Assist Off)” by Aitolu – https://youtu.be/MAmoB8di2VEStack Up Charity Stream – https://tiltify.com/+2025-aggressively-helpful/2025-aggressively-helpful

It’s time to catch up on your questions of the week from the last two week! What did you think of the Dodec and the Operations announcement?Development NewsDev Blog – https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/november-dev-blogCommunity NewsCOL 285 Water Bubble – https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1p3m5nj/the_water_bubble_system_sniping_map_updates_and/DW3 Launch site competition – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/foundations-of-a-journey-scout-out-the-dw3-launch-site-and-make-history.643337/AI fan comic – The Glow by Luvenstein – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/fan-comic-the-glow.643408/“ELITE DANGEROUS: Guardian Beacon – Buur & Rheeney ROADTRIP #1” by The Buur Pit – https://youtu.be/pX-PJdp2ASw“A Fly-Through of Drodinn’s Race Track – Elite: Dangerous Odyssey” by Danger Pencil – https://youtu.be/09_VuVKsXYY“Flying a Spaceship in VR Feels REAL! – Elite Dangerous VR on Pimax Crystal Light” by the15minutegamer – https://youtu.be/odmzq_GmahQ

The crew discuss Radicoida Unica, Operations, and Colin rolls a critical fail for internet connectivity.Development News:Balancing Update – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-update-on-balancing-changes-to-system-development.643111/#post-10742026Vote for Frontier in the Simulation/Strategy in The Game Awards – https://thegameawards.com/Community Corner:“Player made outpost Orbiting a Black Hole” by CrazyHank – https://youtu.be/7IGXE8-0zQ0“The Official Distant Worlds 3 Podcast | Episode 03 – MetaElite” by Distant Radio 3305 – https://youtu.be/TkP0uW5gBR4“A Forest (an Elite Dangerous SRV hoon around HIP 87621 2 b a)” by Alec – https://youtu.be/_ctpSmY91foCmdr Pete “ProjectSimstar” Wacko adds a smoke machine to his rig! – https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VfKF5_wo_xc“Mountains of Madness” Buckyball Race – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-mountains-of-madness-13th-24th-november-3311.642860/Other Business:Cozy Quest – https://store.steampowered.com/sale/cozyquest2025Secret Mode – https://tiltify.com/@secret-mode/secret-modes-cozy-quest-fundraiser

There’s been a new update which includes the Dodec and Colonisation changes we’re disappointed by, but some of the other stuff is getting us going! Development NewsUpdate Notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notesCommunity CornerThe Winged Hussars – https://www.thewingedhussars.com/en“An Elite Adventure” by VRFlorian – https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwSSMXOUo_5WDm_XKg4nBrtD9ysTsuZ_S“The Big 12 in the Big 25 | Elite Dangerous Powerplay” by Xpeigh – https://youtu.be/YBY1ulYmt4INew Buckyball Race – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-mountains-of-madness-13th-24th-november-3311.642860/

Frontier have given us all so much to talk about we’ll be chatting about this for weeks!Development NewsNovember Developer Log: https://youtu.be/e6kQYtfz1sk?si=gkW1ejrq7amdroO4Frontier’s Odyssey Guide: https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/odyssey-guideCommunity CornerÉlite Dangereuse :“3 Years of Élite Dangereuse, by the numbers”https://www.patreon.com/posts/3-years-of-elite-142719717?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_fan&utm_content=web_share“This Nov 7–8: we’re going live to celebrate 3 years of Élite Dangereuse!”https://x.com/elitedangereuse/status/1984994435122532688https://twitch.tv/elitedangereuseReplacement to CMDR Astro’s (D2EA) CMDRs Toolbox site: https://wanderer-toolbox.com/https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1oo4bu9/wanderers_toolbox_a_restoration_expansion_project/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

It’s Halloween week! We’re talking about our favourite spooky things that are in Elite!Community Corner:“The Endless | Out There Series Finale” by Commander Exorcist https://youtu.be/70aXDAjIPrE“Alzo 40_#5” by Alzo Music https://youtu.be/HCqrFNigIFI“Distant Worlds 3 Training Expedition – HR 6164 Mass Jump” by tomcathttps://youtu.be/m17torGEtoI“Elite Dangerous Distant Worlds 3 prelude: high-G exercise event mass jump 1” by ASmallerMolecule https://youtu.be/zEdBS1tmOOA“DW3 | High Gravity Training Exercise | Launch Day” by Cmdr Dr. Nagi https://www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxK8fVvDP3GCctzKou6MZdyeGZx_shOJH4

Colin is back and he has notes about the last show! We’re discussing what we’d love to see as the new feature at the end of the year.Community Corner:The Official Distant Worlds 3 Podcast – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juMMw4rpxBsElite Dangerous Colonization Mega Guide – Version 2.0.0 by Cmdr Mechan – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-colonization-mega-guide-version-2-0-0-released.642317/Phantom Explorers Monthly August/September double feature by Mint_the_Mighty – https://phantomexplorers.wixsite.com/phantom-explorers-1/post/august-september-2025-double-feature“3rd Party Tools and Apps” by The Buur Pit – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUlcR74eLGU“Illegal Download” by The High Wake – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKaYLKGmcPI“Hide your valuables! (Sideshow Episode 3)” by Commander Tommen – https://youtu.be/gRWg3YhPO44“Players are Creating a 3rd Bubble in Elite Dangerous” by Erad*Prime – https://youtu.be/0iRQS12rr7g

The crew discuss back to back CGs, and predict what Frontier could surprise us with in the final new feature of the year.Community Corner:Alec’s interesting colonisation systems thread – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/alecs-guide-to-interesting-colonisation-systems-and-stations.638893/“Heart in the Infinite | Out There” by Commander Exorcist – https://youtu.be/Z3nmL-Gnuo8“A Friendly Canyon Race in The Fatherhood Squadron” by DangerPencil – https://youtu.be/aHD6VREuHn0“A Beginner’s Guide to Elite Dangerous in 2025” by Dituri’s Elitehttps://youtu.be/f-eETEUQ8-Y“Sideshow” by Commander Tommen – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqGsnLqzkNe9eylrRMot0DwAwsVDJ9f8gElite Dangereuse Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/EliteDangereuseEDCoPilot discord:https://discord.com/channels/762683864589271060/1186680864915075183/142754135985357214

Alec’s been playing with his ring so much we might need to stage an intervention, but in the meantime we’ll talk about your suggestions for the final ship of the year.Development NewsColonisation Stats – https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1974523433598779657Galaxy Percentage Explored – https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1973793885731119491Community CornerColonisation stats from Ian Doncaster – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/colonisation-statistics.641952/“Mission Farsight, day 3,200” by Commander Picard – https://x.com/MissionFarsight/status/1975377074446573582“A Beginner’s Guide to COLONISATION!” by Dituri’s Elite – https://youtu.be/erwCDjxsh50“How to MASTER your Combat Skills in Elite: Dangerous” by Xpeigh – https://youtu.be/2QnJ1_kWMcE“A Galaxy of Stars – William Shatner, John de Lancie – HCS Voicepacks” by Obsidian Ant – https://youtu.be/mJ4HOtanPw8“Ship Anatomy” by Cmdr Teall (rehosted here by Winter Ihernglass via the wayback machine)https://siriuscorp.cc/edsa/Original blog post: https://web.archive.org/web/20230329182234/http://www.teall.info/2020/05/elite-dangerous-ship-anatomy.html“Ring-a-Ring o’ Limpets” by Alec Turner – https://youtu.be/GEygwG7OsM8Port forwarding guide by Nicey – https://niceygy.net/games/elite-dangerous/ed-port-tester/Anthony Hunt’s Imperial Interdictor 3D print – https://x.com/achunt/status/1975087034508443697

The crew discuss the Type-11 prospector update and sing the praises of this entirely bonkers ship, while Ben pines for more back door access.Development NewsType-11 Prospector Update Notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-2-1-0Type-11 Prospector Page – https://www.elitedangerous.com/prospectorFrontiers Getting Started Guide – https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/getting-started-elite-dangerousCommunity Newsimgur access – https://help.imgur.com/hc/en-us/articles/41592665292443-Imgur-access-in-the-United-KingdomCanonn have colonised Shepherd’s Warning in Synuefai ZL-O b51-0 – https://edastro.com/gec/view/112“Elite’s New Event Could Lead To Something Big” by indigo – https://youtu.be/gcNG_hqsVsI“Saying Goodbye to Out There – A Brief Message” by Commander Exorcist – https://youtu.be/y_PV6sirWo0“Jump Start an Exploration Career in Elite Dangerous!” by Commander Exorcist – https://youtu.be/cT4V7Gxtgvs“Elite Dangerous Mining for Beginners – Laser Mining Explained (2025 Update)” by Ricardos Gaming – https://youtu.be/8XlcOsLrs-U“Sightseeing in Elite – Mitterand Hollow” by Pappa Wolf – https://youtu.be/olPCIRexa2M“Presenting: The Spiralizer (a new EDCoPilot time trial course for small ships)” by Alec Turner – https://youtu.be/cciE_XZuvSY

On a week full of anticipation, the crew discuss what they think could be lurking in HIP 87621.Development News:Type 11 Galactic Edition – https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/type-11-galactic-edition(Other Frontier Game) Planet Coaster 2 Sorcery Pack DLC – https://www.planetcoaster.com/dlc/sorcery-packCommunity News:“All Ships Reviewed 2025” by Infer A Good Time – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI6FFQ2tcfIChiggy Von Rictoffen RIP – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/end-of-the-road.308075/page-60#post-10706275“The INSANE Real Size of the ANACONDA” by MT Major – https://youtu.be/zkV2G–8900“How far have we colonised – and how far will we go?” by Pappa Wolf – https://youtu.be/DX6olyPxVo“TOP 5 ways to EARN CREDITS in Elite: Dangerous” by Xpeigh – https://youtu.be/jn2XSmozRrUMetaElite (and MetaLens) announcement – https://raxxla.org/

There’s been a gas leak at the Orange Sidewinder and the crew try to discuss updates, semantics and their Type-11 Prospector thoughts while becoming increasingly unhinged.Development NewsType 11 Prospector Highlights https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/type-11-prospector-highlightsInactive Squadron Leader Changes https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/inactive-squadron-leader-changes.641190/Community CornerTheBigBoo’s write-up of NinjaSpaceUnicorn’s revisiting of the DW1 and DW2 expeditions. https://jonbaker.me/beaglepointrevisited/“HIP 18085 News – Blossoming and Thriving” by Kerensky https://youtu.be/1fhmiYSgRuA“Daddy’s In The House” by The High Wake https://youtu.be/TTVxsLz1Dq4“Making Your Own Home Amongst The Stars Pt.1: Looking For A Home” by Foxyloxy.X https://youtu.be/6-gtHj1sv80elitedangereuse.fr – Galactic Mission #2 — A New Horizon https://elitedangereuse.fr/en/gm.phpThe Steam PC Gaming Podcast try Elite Dangerous for the first time. (They like it but have trouble with the onboarding) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zxio71gJSrBgKMM5WEOHl?si=vVg3M9e1RcyXmdIsr4sLeA

We finally have time to talk about the Vanguards update, and have many thoughts about a very content heavy week!Elite Dangerous Vanguards Patch 2 – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-vanguards-patch-2.640923/Mystery to be unlocked – https://canonn.science/codex/a-secret-to-be-uncovered-a-trail-to-be-followed/Community NewsFan made colonisation map – https://oasis-cartograph.onrender.com/Alec’s colonisation systems forum thread – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/alecs-guide-to-interesting-colonisation-systems-and-stations.638893/#post-10659743

The crew are joined by the wonderful ToCoSo to talk all about his new album, Radio7: Attack of The Onionheadz.Community Corner“TITAN Contractors – Cinematic Trailer” by Radium – https://youtu.be/qAgJfS8QJHM“I’m Making a Player Group, You’re Invited” by Indigo – https://youtu.be/jFSTdhR0L7k“A Beginner’s Guide to Exploration” by Xpeigh – https://youtu.be/mDqwHJhEUWASRVSurvey – RavenColonial’s gallery of all orbital and surface colonisation constructions.https://ravencolonial.com/#vis“A History Of Expeditions in Elite Dangerous | Tribute poster v2 2025” by Qohen Lethhttps://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/a-history-of-expeditions-in-elite-dangerous-tribute-poster-v2-2025.640516/Anthony Hunt’s blueprint and 3d print website – https://www.elite-dangerous-blog.com/ToCoSo – https://bsky.app/profile/tocoso.bsky.socialToCoSo patreon – https://www.patreon.com/tocosomusicToCoSo bandcamp – https://tocoso.bandcamp.com/

The crew discuss the latest update, Vanguards and Shadows, and reflect on a fantastic ECM. Community News:“Ludicrous! The Drakhyr Rally” by Cmdr Homborger -https://edrushfleet.co.uk/2025/08/19/ludicrous-the-drakhyr-rally/“A Valley of Ice and Sand” (Out There) by Commander Exorcist - https://youtu.be/u9kS-xiYcoU“Elite Dangerous: Odyssey - Exploration Montage | Episode 19” by coeneman02 - https://youtu.be/d4k-440dchk“Doing this made Elite Dangerous So much better !” by Erad*Prime - https://youtu.be/ufPO-FLR-X8“SPECIAL Elite Dangerous: Corsair Mass Meet Up” by The Buur Pit - https://youtu.be/4lRd6mTZj0Ehttps://edastro.com/galmap/#-366,0,436,6Alec’s annotated map: https://i.imgur.com/6LjTfoj.png Download the episode directly from here

The crew fight latency issues and discuss their favourite of the last six ships introduced to the game. Community NewsNicey's blog the original Elite games on modern hardware - https://niceygy.net/2025/08/09/retro-elite/ToCoSo's Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tocosomusicElite Dangerous - Legend (cinematic)” by AuraxisAnimus - https://youtu.be/NUaFbuLz_dQ“Step Inside the Panther Clipper Bridge | Elite Dangerous VR Experience” by Ricardos Gaming - https://youtu.be/KC0vJW5sNTY“Top 10 Community MODS and TOOLS in Elite: Dangerous” by Xpeigh - https://youtu.be/M9x1PhmDPQg“Easily Destroy ANY Elite Dangerous Settlement with ANY Equipment Level” by Commander Exorcist - https://youtu.be/wYXc0Z5ujBgThe Drakhyr Rally reportResults: https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-the-3311-drakhyr-rally.638651/page-4#post-10683950Videos:Shaye - https://youtu.be/gC8moESIXaUDuck - https://youtu.be/9bRwzT9SQ2EAlec - https://youtu.be/ELULelTio6ASimstarr (final 4hrs!) - https://youtu.be/3qsHtiQrY6AProject Simstar's Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectSimStarrPsykit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwm96G8Ki60ECM Live - https://www.twitch.tv/ecmliveColin's ECM Miniatures sign up form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfD9xVw9IzRpIx1_iMC6Cs3k2ddTnVlFlVOXVw6CpCpPhnQdw/viewform Download the episode directly from here

The crew discuss the Type 11 Prospector at length, debut a new advert, and lament the lack of in game news. Community NewsElite Dangerous rated best space flight simulation by space.comhttps://www.space.com/entertainment/space-games/best-space-flight-simulation-games-ranked“Behemoth In The Pink — Timelapse” by SiegfriedOriginhttps://youtu.be/d4gLNwxsbbAMechan's Organised PvP - https://youtu.be/eaF18JcFx3ILow altitude ship racing comes to EDCoPilot! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Be2-7EIl6wThe Drakhyr Rally -https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-the-3311-drakhyr-rally.638651/ECM Miniatures Tournament - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfD9xVw9IzRpIx1_iMC6Cs3k2ddTnVlFlVOXVw6CpCpPhnQdw/viewformElite Community Meet Twitch Channel - https://twitch.tv/ECMLive Download the episode directly from here

The crew issue an apology sonnet, and discuss the ship that was teased over the weekend. Community Corner“Being An Imperial” by The High Wake - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qye-r5AUiQ“Looking Around the Panther Clipper MK2 Cockpit in VR” by Midnite Black - https://youtu.be/6YVwdnE8qpc“10 K Your Way #10 -The Kingfisher” by Beetlejude - https://youtu.be/7F841YvNHPQ“Engineering Materials with As Minimum Fuss as Possible” by Cmdr Tara Light - https://youtu.be/7F841YvNHPQ“Special Effect - 10K Your Way Part 2” by Ned McReady - https://youtu.be/8sM6OFeYz3IHomborger's latest blog “Buckyball 10k: How Elite is helping a charity to transform disabled people’s lives!” - https://edrushfleet.co.uk/2025/07/28/buckyball-10k-how-elite-is-helping-a-charity-to-transform-disabled-peoples-lives/ Download the episode directly from here

The bulk of today's show is spent talking about the Panther Clipper, how does it measure up to expectations? Our bumper sized crew have thoughts! Community CornerPhantom Explorers Monthly (June 3311) by Mint_the_Mighty - https://phantomexplorers.wixsite.com/phantom-explorers-1/post/june-2025“Redux - Elite: Dangerous (Flight Assist Off)” by Aitolu - https://youtu.be/GDoZRY1ulus“Dropping a Panther Clipper down the side of a crater!” by Alec - https://youtu.be/1VcEffaf49YBeetlejude’s “10K Your Way” playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp75E0zzZc37c3PtW6jkkJb0J2Fq1W_8E“Supercruise handling of ships” - updated to include the Panther Clipper - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/supercruise-handling-of-ships.396845/Sign-ups for Distant Worlds 3 - https://distantworlds3.space/Sign-ups for The Drakhyr Rally - https://forms.gle/8SB48QH3aqPeaKJR710K The Buckyball Way - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-10k-the-buckyball-way-for-special-effect.638954/ Panther Clipper Website - https://www.elitedangerous.com/panther-clipper Download the episode directly from here

The crew talk about old Elite Dangerous predictions that may no longer come to fruition. Community CornerColonization Removing NSP Issue Tracker - https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/77032Galnet News Digest About it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_bKjwoLUP0“I Forgot the BEST Part of Elite — Exploring!” by Mile 13 Gaming - https://youtu.be/aEFB54F0AB8“Elite Dangerous for Absolute Beginners | Your First Mission Step-by-Step!” by Spacefaring Chronicles - https://youtu.be/pufX-EuqLus“7 Myths of Elite Dangerous DEBUNKED for new players” by Ricardos Gaming - https://youtu.be/ond4gUgHYbAHow to Make it 'Out There' by Commander Exorcist - https://youtu.be/3ZVfHeStNdI“Taking the Simstarr off-road in Elite Dangerous - Stream Highlight” by Project SimStarr - https://youtu.be/HHbAjSuzstc10K The Buckyball Way - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-10k-the-buckyball-way-for-special-effect.638954/ Download the episode directly from here

The crew discuss the most recent updates to the game and answer the question - is the corsair worth the credits? Community CornerDistant Worlds 3 has opened for applications! https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/dw3-distant-worlds-3-website-roster-signups.639043/Distant Worlds 3 - https://distantworlds3.space/Drakhyr Rally Sign Up - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-the-3311-drakhyr-rally.638651/#post-10653016Alec's SRV driving tutorials - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSeEFsl5MwqSOdoqhZD_Bom2kK441imiTBeetleJude's 10k your way - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWgYwY0HIG0&t=132s&pp=ygUKYmVldGxlanVkZQ%3D%3D10K The Nicey Way - https://niceygy.net/2025/07/02/10k-the-nicey-way/10K The Buckyball Way - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-10k-the-buckyball-way-for-special-effect.638954/10K Your Way participants - https://tiltify.com/specialeffect/10k-your-wayDeor's 10k Run - https://www.justgiving.com/page/deor“Elite Dangerous: Odyssey - Exploration Montage | Episode 18” by coeneman02 - https://youtu.be/46FF6PB8kLMELITE DANGEROUS in 2025 - by CMDR Rheeneyhttps://youtu.be/S05uP_BfMgAElite Dangerous - Gutamaya Corsair Review by Slamscape-X - https://youtu.be/lHMgZQF5alU Download the episode directly from here

The full crew is back to discuss last week's Frontier Unlocked and share their opinions on the Panther Clipper. Community CornerAlec's guide to 'interesting' colonisation systems and stations.https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/alecs-guide-to-interesting-colonisation-systems-and-stations.638893/“In Memoriam 4 - Nebula (an Elite Dangerous Exploration video)” by Primetime Casualhttps://youtu.be/vKXU5ehpnm8“10 K Your Way #1” by BeetleJude https://youtu.be/-YDjjZgrFUwMartinGW is rehosting Quizengine's fantastic OMG website which has detailed plans for every type of Odyssey settlement. https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/a-re-host-of-cmdr-quizengines-fantastic-tool.638913/“How to Easily Find ANYTHING in a Settlement Raid” by Commander Exorcist - https://youtu.be/jeMNn3CpXlULovely Meet Up 2025 - https://www.psykit.tv/events/lovely-meet-up-25ECM 2025 - http://elitecommunitymeet.info Download the episode directly from here

There's a lot to cover, Frontier's Financial reports, our engineering QOTW and Panther Clipper expectations! Community News - Kekosummer's Showroom System - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/build-a-system-with-every-odyssey-settlement.637592/Phantom Explorer's Monthly by CMDR Mint_the_Mighty -https://phantomexplorers.wixsite.com/phantom-explorers-1/post/may-2025Elite Dangerous in VR with Meta Quest | Full Setup Guide + Tips” by Spacefaring Chronicles - https://youtu.be/D9NFpU1URiY“How To Collect High-Grade Raw Materials FAST!” by Mile 13 Gaming - https://youtu.be/9D7jG7j9Vo0“Must-Have Tool for Elite Dangerous: How to Use Odyssey Materials Helper” by Mile 13 Gaming - https://youtu.be/JRcmaX3nhsc“Panther Clipper Mk2 – How Much Cargo Is Too Much?” by Ricardos Gaming - https://youtu.be/xy5qzVQLUjg“21 powodów, dla których warto zagrać w Elite Dangerous w 2025 roku”(aka “21 Reasons to Play Elite Dangerous in 2025”) by Rootsrat - https://youtu.be/n-7dO4IwjdQThe Drakhyr Rally - 15:00 UTC Sunday 10th August 3311https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-the-3311-drakhyr-rally.638651/Lovely Meet Up 2025 - https://www.psykit.tv/events/lovely-meet-up-25 Download the episode directly from here

The crew discuss the upcoming Vanguards update and catch up on the last two weeks after an amazing interview with Arthur! Community newsCMDR Mechan's Colonisation Guide - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/colonization-mega-guide-v1-0b-released.638126/ Ian Doncaster's Colonisation Thread - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/development-level-figuring-out-what-all-these-numbers-do.634214Issue Tracker request for Journal File changes - https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/76154Sol to Colonia in under an hour - https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1l0b1sj/sol_to_colonia_under_one_hour/“Elite Dangerous - Huge Community Event” by Nug - https://youtu.be/jH6WOWzpudsSpecial Effect Discord - https://discord.gg/2f2VAfECAfBeetleJude 10 'K' pictures - https://tiltify.com/@beetlejude/ten-k-picturesLoose Screws Episode 286 deep dive on the power distributor - https://youtu.be/1G0rUaiof-c?t=5210Reise Lang's Notebook LM for Elite Dangerous history - https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/54eeaa77-98a8-44ff-b8f5-d388c861b8bdCMDR T2E0 circumnavigation of Enceladus in Sol - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-planetary-circumnavigation-club.390451/page-41#post-10645121CMDR Daisy Bell Pride Month Posts - Week 1 https://bsky.app/profile/daisy-bell.bsky.social/post/3lqk2wvmpdc2e, Week 2 https://bsky.app/profile/daisy-bell.bsky.social/post/3lr3zkemuf22oLimitless VR and Simrigs - “Elite Dangerous Motion Sim Setup & Haptics” - https://youtu.be/b1w-tBAwqaUThe Drakhyr Rally - https://youtu.be/VqC2Hsrh3IkLovely Meet Up - https://www.psykit.tv/events/lovely-meet-up-25Colin's Top Shift - https://youtu.be/__OPOJMIRNQ Download the episode directly from here

The crew sit down for a chat with the wonderful Arthur Tolmie, in his final month at frontier. Daisy Bell's Pride Posts - https://bsky.app/profile/daisy-bell.bsky.social/post/3lqk2wvmpdc2eConsider raising money for Special Effect by taking part in the #10kYourWay challenge this July with a special call out to Elite Dangerous Commanders! discord.gg/2f2VAfECAf Download the episode directly from here

The crew look to the next Frontier Unlocked and speculate what will be revealed as part of the Vanguards update! Community Corner“Elite Dangerous is nothing” by timmm - https://youtu.be/dze-TC1g0HI“Echoes of the Galaxy” by CMDR_JohnWick - https://youtu.be/ZPQYA9BrlsI“The Heart Within (machinima)” by AuraxisAnimus - https://youtu.be/70I0vIZB4_I'The Melville Expedition' by Galnet News Digest - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V6lF2DY5eA“Tell Me Why” by Cmdr Reggit - https://youtu.be/WYu3T5dGmGM'Sol to Sagittarius A record Smashed' - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/buckyball-racing-club-presents-the-a-challenge-v2-0.516860/page-22#post-10635422Panther Clipper Sweepstake - open until 28th May’s Frontier Unlocked - https://forms.gle/72YRBwBNNdJK3MTg7 Powerplay Conflict Zones not spawning issue tracker - https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/70594 Download the episode directly from here

The crew discuss the amazing things the Elite Community is capable of when they get together. Community NewsOperation Warbucks - https://tiltify.com/+operation-warbucks-flying-by-starlight/operation-warbucks-flying-by-starlightNicey EDDN Blog - https://niceygy.net/2025/05/19/the-eddn-how-your-3rd-party-apps-work/ZaviiNet’s EDFM (Elite Dangerous Fleet Manager) - https://edfm.space/ Just (Formerly Just About) Elite: Dangerous rewards - https://justabout.com/elite-dangerous/rewardThe Buur Pit “Is Elite worth playing in 2025” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQhkcge_nMM&t=2s&pp=ygUPZWxpdGUgZGFuZ2Vyb3VzThe High Wake 'Typical Type 9 Pilots' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJNhLaYWKTs Indigo “The Feature Nobody Tells You about in Elite Dangerous” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcDX3oLYkdIThe Way “Elite Dangerous | Colonisation My Star System - Biggest Mistakes | What I built and why” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrqCZFt075Q QOTW End of the road forum post - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/end-of-the-road.308075/ Download the episode directly from here

In which the crew talk potential customisation, charity shenanigans, and Alec tries to start a fight with The Buur Pit on no less than three occasions. Development NewsElite Dangerous Update Notes - https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-1-2-100Arthur Tolmie Leaving Frontier - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/arthur-tolmie_update-after-5-years-at-frontier-and-all-activity-7325861458087485440-ATYw/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAA-2vCsBrzxybm8YK81otBIqAJ8uDQT14w8Serverside fix - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-titan-drive-components-in-fleet-carrier-markets.637598/#post-10630106 Community NewsA request for help by Diwrnach - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/a-request-for-help.637477/Operation Warbucks - https://tiltify.com/+operation-warbucks-flying-by-starlight/operation-warbucks-flying-by-starlightThe Buur Pit Elite Dangerous Special - https://youtu.be/8BXpCV1MLbIElite Dangerous Gutamaya Corsair Explorer Guide by Slamscape-X - https://youtu.be/aWhsFCqvW7MElite Dangerous: Odyssey - Exploration Montage | Episode 17 by coeneman02 - https://youtu.be/zbMHopXoqQwAlec's video of the Cocijo Challenge - https://youtu.be/QMJK8PX9TAw Download the episode directly from here

A stripped down crew catch up on Frontier visits, the Panther Clipper announcement, and Update 3. Development NewsNew ship Revealed: https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1917639134228680990Frontier Unlocked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDIhpAvzGeE Community News“Just About: 8 Months On” by Nicey - https://niceygy.net/2025/04/30/just-about-8-months-on/“Lurking in the Lagrange” by Homborger - https://edrushfleet.co.uk/lurkers-of-lagrange/“Elite Dangerous: What No One Tells You” by TK Games - https://youtu.be/rKiDYomqJpI“What’s Colonization Like in Elite Dangerous?” by Mile 13 Gaming - https://youtu.be/RjeqALjfnH8“Farseer's Rock” by Beaucoup Fish - https://youtu.be/PFXBAZDP7RE“It’s still active…The Silent Choir” by Komie Koots - https://youtu.be/-X2vgO8x2xw“Can a New Generation Love Elite Dangerous?” by Spacefaring Chronicles - https://youtu.be/uRD3T3Fwh_oFinal Elite Racers “Titan Cup” event - Saturday 10th May - 17:00 UTC - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-titan-cup-hosted-by-elite-racers.633106/

The crew howl in to action post Pitcon to cover teasers and Trailblazers Update 3 Development News PitCon Ship Tease - https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1916130089885933603 Trailblazers Patch 3 - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-trailblazers-update-3-wednesday-april-30.636973/ Frontier Unlocked Wednesday 1800-1900 - https://www.twitch.tv/frontier Community News Tour the Solar System in Elite Dangerous with Science Museum Curators! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mOP1ttp74E EDEN completes Exodus Expedition - https://www.edsm.net/en/expeditions/summary/id/214/name/EDEN+%3A+Exodus Fatherhood Reaches the California Nebula! - https://thefatherhoodwing.space/the-fatherhood-reaches-the-california-nebula/ DW3 Build-up The Mike’s Peak Hill Climb SRV Race - https://discord.gg/fleetcomm?event=1365709198343540807 Canonn Science aerodynamics research: The Type 9 - https://canonn.science/codex/research-notes/type-9-heavy-aerodynamics/ Canonn Science aerodynamics research: The Beluga - https://canonn.science/codex/research-notes/beluga-liner-aerodynamics/ Tips Every New Player Needs To Know - https://youtu.be/5XZNTWhQerk Falling Asleep Under a Thousand Suns - https://youtu.be/NYYXb8YL9M4 Just This Is My Elite Dangerous video contest - https://justabout.com/elite-dangerous/38691/take-part-in-this-is-my-elite-dangerous-reward PitCon part 1 - https://youtu.be/9XEw_qSheag PitCon part 2 - https://youtu.be/M0FjKh_Lphw Get ToCoSo’s albums for the low low cost of... an email - https://tocoso.bandcamp.com/ Download the episode directly from here.

It's a packed sidewinder as the crew engages the wild speculation drives and talks about the year to come. Community News:The New Shape of the Bubble - https://nanushtol.github.io/ed-colonization-map/Colonization Timelapse by ENDERS - https://youtu.be/lC_nQjo9eqIElite Dangereuse Construction tool - https://elitedangereuse.fr/en/outils/construction.php?community=trueReddit post explaining it more - https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1jzskde/tool_construction_tool_for_trailblazersEDCoPilot Colonisation Progress Tracker - https://razzserver.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=colonisation_progress_trackerGutamaya Corsair Review by CMDR Eagle131 - https://youtu.be/jf6YkhKV7lg“Why Play Elite: Dangerous? A Comparison of Space Games” by Xarrian - https://youtu.be/SW2voRrOrJo“Complete System Map Guide | ELITE DANGEROUS Exploration Guides | Pt. 06” by Commander Exorcist - https://youtu.be/KINqwpdPrFAAlec driving round A.E.B City - https://youtu.be/8gOuVVDq7EkJust about - https://justabout.com/elite-dangerous/38691/take-part-in-this-is-my-elite-dangerous-reward

Everyone has opinions about the Corsair! Development News:Corsair Update Notes - https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-1-0-3 Community Corner:Niceys Guide to the Stella Forge - https://niceygy.net/2025/04/02/stellar-forge-pt1/Smelly Little Monkey and a Reluctant Rogue AI by OrangePheonix - https://youtu.be/ZfwKcJBXX1U'The Shoulder of Orion' by ObsidianAnt - https://youtu.be/NCoplMxav0MElite Dangerous Odyssey: Ultimate Beginners Guide Episode 8 - Mastering Laser Mining by SpaceFaring Chronicles - https://youtu.be/6iOQCp1z2psHow to Auto-Track your Colonization Builds in Elite Dangerous the fast, quick and easy way tutorial by Atlas Rand Gaming - https://youtu.be/GKLVQCm8z3sEDCoPilot system colonisation customisation features - https://razzserver.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=system_colonisation_customisationsJustAbout synchronised SRV stunt video - https://justabout.com/elite-dangerous/38772/send-us-a-synchronised-srv-stunt-rewardHomborger’s race blog - “Pluto Time” - https://edrushfleet.co.uk/2025/04/08/pluto-time/ Download the episode directly from here