Galnet News Digest

Agents working for the seven Powers remaining in the HIP 87621 enclave have been awarded a pair of Imperial Hammer railguns as an initial reward for success. But it remains unclear what the longer-term benefits might be. Meanwhile, the Core Dynamics combat mission initiative is progressing well.

The Kestrel Mk II is available in early access, and Core Dynamics is sponsoring a combat event to celebrate, right in the heart of the Federation.

The Radicoida War may be over, with the seven remaining Powers to share whatever benefits working with the October Consortium will bring.Today's video is brought to you by the Kestrel Mk II, the small ship with the big impact. Core Dynamics introduces its very first supercruise-overcharge enabled ship, designed for combat with its unique Plasma Shock Accelerator and Agile Boost Thrusters. Boasting three large and two small hardpoints on a super-manoeuvrable frame, the Core Dynamics Kestrel Mk II, available for ARX from Tuesday 24th February. The Kestrel Mk II: Style that Strikes.

The truce in the Radicoida enclave is over, but you probably wouldn't notice the difference. And the Distant Worlds 3 expedition is planning an SRV time trial that ends by diving into a crater.

The soon-to-be-released Core Dynamics Kestrel will revolutionise combat, coupling the firepower of a medium fighter with the agility of a small ship.The Core Dynamics Kestrel, coming Tuesday 24 February 3312.Hard Points: 3 Large Hardpoints 2 Small Hardpoints 4 Utility Mounts Core Internals: Size 5 Powerplant Size 5 Power distributor Size 5 Thrusters Size 4 FSD Size 1 Life support Size 2 Sensors Size 4 Fuel Tank Optional Internals: 1 x Size 5 2 x Size 4 (One military slot) 1 x Size 3 3 x Size 2 1 x Size 1 Mk II Plasma Shock Accelerator: A large, fixed mounted modified Shock Cannon. This plasma weapon is equally effective against shields and hull, and features burst-fire with a built in plasma slug modification, using the ship's fuel for ammo.Mk II Agile Boost Thrusters: Size 5 class A thrusters with a unique boost feature that further increases pitch/yaw/roll manoeuvrability while boosting.

There's bad news and good news for Commanders this week. The bad news is that Frontline Solutions has announced a further delay to its team-based Operations feature. The good news is that there will be six new vessels released this year, with the first, the Core Dynamics Kestrel Mk II, available on Tuesday next week.

A new spaceship will be announced tomorrow. Meanwhile, the Distant Worlds 3 expedition has gone as far as it can, and has turned itself around.

There's a warning of increased pirate activity in Federal and Imperial systems, suggesting that bounty-hunting initiatives are soon likely to follow. Also, there's a suggestion that the Radicoida trees can distort reality, and buying ARX just got easier.

There is concern that a Vox Galactica report may have been influenced by agitators keen to see an end to the ceasefire. And some members of the Distant Worlds 3 expedition have expressed disquiet about the unexpectedly long distance to the next waypoint.

Improved physical and mental performance for all humankind. That's what chemicals extracted from the blue trees of HIP 87621 might be able to offer, according to the first published analysis.

Shocking scenes have emerged of shoddy building work by Brewer Corporation on a recently completed asteroid base. Hamm City, in COL 285 Sector CY-N B21-8, is a lengthy supercruise from the jump-in point, but that's no excuse for poor workmanship, according to System Architect CMDR _Bagpiper_. Plus, we catch up with Distant Worlds 3 as it leaves the World of Death.

There's an awful lot of speculation about how comedy actor "Big Bill" Ventura got ripped. And for some reason, Galnet feels the need to cover this peculiar transformation.

In this week's news, the best mining ship in the Galaxy enters general availability. The ceasefire holds in the Radicoida enclave. And Distant Worlds prepares for the World of Death.

The Distant Worlds 3 expedition has set off with a flourish, travelling nearly 30 LY on the first day.

The Distant Worlds 3 expedition sets off tomorrow, 18 Jan 3312. And, with the successful conclusion of the initiative to provide building materials, we get told when, but not where, the new station will be built.

The remaining Powers in the Radicoida war have announced a two-week truce. The CG is progressing, and Distant Worlds 3 is preparing for departure, with an unexpected name on the roster.CG https://inara.cz/elite/communitygoals/Distant Worlds 3 https://distantworlds3.space/This video contains footage from an Orion Eastern Promise Expedition mass jump in April 3306.Thanks to CMDR PhoenixBlue for providing additional information.

While preparations continue for the Distant Worlds 3 expedition, CMDR Regza has has been conducting lab-based research to find systems worth visiting. Galnet News Digest visited Eoch Flyuae YK-K c10-56 to see two consecutive planetary collisions. Forthcoming collision times:2026-02-04 01:11:04 UTC2026-02-26 06:17:33 UTC2026-03-20 11:27:13 UTC2026-04-11 16:08:38 UTC

The Distant Worlds 3 expedition is planning to establish another deep space facility to support survey and exploration activities. They want your help to make it happen, and they're offering a pre-engineered size 5 cargo rack with increased cargo capacity as an incentive.

In this week's news, we learn a tiny bit more about Operations. We find some intersecting planetary rings. And the Distant Worlds 3 expedition has published details of its launch event.

Seven contenders remain in the Radicoida War, following the expulsion today of Pirate King Delaine. And there's virtually nothing to separate the top five, as the fighting continues.

With the Thargoids gone, the Powers re-established their territories. Colonisation fever took over, and we finally got Squadron Carriers, as well as four new flyable ships with revolutionary capabilities. And, following in the footsteps of Terri Tora, we discovered a unique plant that's apparently worth fighting over. This is the Galnet News Digest Review of the Year, 3311.

Emperor Arissa and Simguru Antal have passed Princess Aisling in the battle for control of the Galaxy's Radicoida supply, while the Federation and Sirius Corporation have become the latest Powers to be eliminated.

Visitors and veterans have gathered at the War Memorial to celebrate the first anniversary of the Second Thargoid War. Meanwhile, the internecine war around HIP 87621 is just getting going.

The Caspian Explorer is "exceptional across every metric". That's according to manufacturer Zorgon Peterson's Chief Marketing Officer. And the Exobiology CG is over.

Festive Toymaker Sandra Corrs has once again appealed for help delivering toys. And there are festive rewards on offer. Your in-cockpit inbox has the details.

It's every Power for themselves as the Battle of HIP 87621 enters a third week. The initial loose alliances between Imperial, Independent, Alliance and Federal Powers have shattered, with the news that the battle will continue until one single Power has taken control of all 49 systems within the Enclave.

Sirius may be the first Power kicked out of the HIP 87621 Thunderdome, while Aisling and Arissa look set to gain strongholds at the end of week 2 of the Radicoida War.

A week after the start of the Powerplay conflict surrounding HIP 87621, only Princess Aisling is showing any sign of being able to retain a presence in the Enclave. Meanwhile, the Powers have finally hinted at what special powers the Radicoida Unica might be able to offer.

An unexpected last minute change to its Frame Shift Drive has dispelled concerns over the Caspian Explorer's mediocre Fuel Scoop. But it's far from clear how this miracle has been achieved.Zorgon Peterson is sponsoring an exobiological research initiative out of Reorte, lasting for two weeks, as a way to get to know your new Caspian.

The twelve Powers competing for control of the Blue Trees of HIP 87621 have had to change their strategy, after realising they were on the point of achieving mutual annihilation.Free Dodec to cut out and make https://tinyurl.com/dodec-cutout

The Superpowers have all decided they want control of the supply of Radicoida Unica, and they're willing to fight the other Superpowers to get it, in a series of campaigns near HIP 87621 that will last many months.You must pledge to a Power and sign up to the appropriate Community Goal to take part.

Journalists have been allowed to test-drive the Caspian Explorer, a few days before its official release. And it's not all good news.The specifications of the Zorgon Peterson Caspian Explorer are subject to change prior to release.Look out for Elite Dangerous Partners testing out the Caspian Explorer before its official "early access" launch on Tuesday 2nd December 3311.

In this week's news, Zorgon Peterson reveals the detailed specifications of their new long-range ship, the Caspian Explorer. The Pilots' Federation announces changes to on-foot combat. And tension mounts, with a promise of something big about to happen in HIP 87621.

There are rumours that Radicoida Unica may have rare and wonderful pharmaceutical properties. And the backlog of Power Care Packages has finally been cleared.

18 Nov 3311: Commanders are having fun in HIP 87621. But it feels like we're waiting for something to happen... and there's something about the Radicoida Unica that remind us of a children's book....

A final message from missing exobiology student Terri Tora has been discovered in the HIP 87621 system. It raises questions about what October Consortium has been trying to hide - and what mysteries we are yet to uncover.

The Pilots' Federation has issued HIP 87621 System Permits to all Commanders, allowing a unique form of plant life to be studied for the first time. The October Consortium is offering some impressive rewards for those who assist with its studies.

In this week's news, the Dodec Starport has a rocky start, the Powers sort out their Care Packages, Brewer Corporation is taken over by the mafia, and lots of little fixes make the Galaxy just that little bit more pleasant. Plus, we have a cunning plan to construct a totally free Dodec Starport!

The Pilot's Federation has announced that the Permit Lock will be removed from HIP 87621 on Thursday 13 November. That's next week. And Brewer Corporation has made a change to its plans for the new Dodec Starport.

There are fears that a shortage of a key commodity could significantly slow down Colonisation efforts, following Brewer Corporation's announcement that the Trailblazer megaship fleet is to close its markets next week.From 11 November 3311, Emergency Power Cells will only be available within 30 LY of the Akhenaten system.https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/trailblazer-fleet-be-withdrawn

In this week's news, there's a new ship, a new starport and a new type of mission coming to the Galaxy. And it all sounds rather exciting.Starport: Dodec coming 11 Nov 3311.Ship: Caspian Explorer coming December 3311.Missions: "Operations" combined on-foot and in-ship missions, including combat inside megaships.

The Panther Clipper has entered general availability. And an awful lot of ports, outposts and settlements have been constructed near the permit-locked HIP 87621.https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/panther-clipper-enters-full-productionThe systems around HIP 87621 were surveyed by CMDR LilacLight of Canonn Research.

Broadcaster Will Jessup has released a special season of his Macabre and Monsters icecast: and he's offering rewards for those who follow the trail. In other news, the latest Brewer initiative has concluded, with the expectation that a science and security enclave will be built around permit-locked HIP 87621 within days.

Twelve dockable megaships have been deployed to systems within 30 LY of the permit-locked HIP 87621 system, amidst a growing expectation that the Powers are planning a land-grab close to that mysterious system.Megaships near HIP 87621 October Consortium HIP 87621 - Permit locked by October Consortium HR 6524 - October Consortium megaship Orion Col 359 Sector AE-N b9-4 - October Consortium megaship Cygnus Alliance Col 359 Sector MR-T c4-8 - The Sword of Perseus (Prime Minister Mahon) Col 359 Sector FK-L b10-5 - Graf Spee Victorious (Councillor Kaine) Imperial Col 359 Sector CE-N b9-2 - The Benevolence (Princess Aisling) Col 359 Sector AJ-N b9-3 - The Pride of Authority (Emperor Arissa) Col 359 Sector RX-R c5-1 - Radiant Prosperity (Senator Patreus) Col 359 Sector AE-N b9-0 - Glorious Purpose (Senator Torval) Federal Col 359 Sector FK-L b10-3 - Rhea's Resilience (President Winters) Col 359 Sector ZI-N b9-1 - Onyx Bastion (Shadow President Archer) Independent Col 359 Sector ZI-N b9-3 - The Undeniable (Yuri Grom) Col 359 Sector EK-L b10-4 - Enigmatic Triumph (Simguru Antal) Col 359 Sector DP-L b10-3 - Obsidian Directive (Li Yong-Rui) Col 359 Sector KW-V d2-16 - The Sabretooth (Pirate King Delaine)

Good progress is being made on Brewer Corporation's appeal for construction materials. But what is the real purpose of the initiative, and is there a hidden purpose? Let's not forget Terri Tora.

Brewer Corporation has implemented a change in the rules to give system architects and their Squadron priority claim on the next system.

All three superpowers are taking a sudden interest in the Terri Tora mystery, and are planning to establish a permanent presence close to HIP 87621. Brewer is anticipating a startport construction boom, and it's offering a high-capacity Mk 2 Cargo Rack to the top 75% of those who help it stock up on raw materials.The Brewer initiative is at the Trailblazer Dream megaship in HIP 90578.

Lakon Spaceways has declared the Type-11 Prospector a resounding success, and have given a cyan paintjob and a decal to everyone that participated. Plus, the Squadron Mining Perk has been increased to 20% extra fragment yield.

The secret of HIP 87621 will be revealed. But permit-holder Lexi October won't commit to a date.

In this week's news, we have dramatic footage of the planetary collision that wiped out a settlement. Anti-Xeno organisations are planning a protest about Thargoids in the California Nebula. Lakon's mining trial is going well, and colonisation is making much more progress than exploration.

On the day the Lakon Type-11 Prospector becomes available in early access for anyone with at least 16,500 ARX to spare, Lakon launches a trial to demonstrate just how good their new ship is. Squadron Carriers unexpectedly aquire a Commodities Market. System Architects get to demolish some of what they built. Archon Delaine has four systems confiscated, to make more room for new Commanders. And there's a planetary collision coming up in the Reienadi system.