Loose Screws - The Elite Dangerous Podcast

#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

#285th for 22rd 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: War in Darahk and other placesMiola's a slow moving car wreckWe're in 230 star systems controlling 64Find out more in our discord, though Broken BGS means not a lot to do without getting frustrated, or laughing like a crazy person…or bothPowerPlay Update: - Cycle 29 - Niceygy's Power Points - https://elite.niceygy.net/powerpointsFind out more in the LSN-powerplay-hub forum channel.Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/Alliance Assembly Votes to End Sirius Defence PactTrading Blocs Compete in Alliance SpaceMahon vs. Kaine - Deliver Synthetic Fabrics, Semiconductors, and Ceramic Composites toe Winiama (Mahon) or Apura (Kaine) - Participation wins you system/engine focused double engineered  power distributors of the 6A/4A/3A/4D/3D varieties - with another set for picking a winner and being in the top 75%. Merits and Banners if you're pledged.What might a double engineered power distributor look like?CategoryEngine FocusedSystem FocusedTotalWeapons capacity-15-15-30Weapons recharge-5-15-20Systems capacity-156045Systems recharge-154429Engines capacity60-1545Engines Recharge44-539Dev News: 

#284nd for 15nd 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: Miola's still a hot messIt appears wars and elections seem to be behaving more normally.Details are in the standing orders channel. Discussion of all things BGS in the Loose Screws Network Channel in our discord. PowerPlay Update: - Cycle 28 - Aisling takes the lead10 Major conflicts across the galaxyNiceygy's Power Points - https://elite.niceygy.net/powerpointsFind out more in the LSN-powerplay-hub forum channel.Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/Winters Won the CG - Go get your engineered abrasion blasterDev News: New Corsair Shipkit with 4 paint jobs. The green one screams Romulan Warbird. Discussion:Power CZs. Wish we could indulge. It only takes one BGS war to kill Power CZs, not two. https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/70594Power CZs working in North America might be fixed. They don't stick around long enough for us to be sure. Community Corner:Roy's Stories, DS3 Edition, Season 2

#283st for 8rd 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: We're trying to retreat PPMC out of Miola. Our forever wars in Yen Ti and BD+49 3937 are over. V740C is being reinforced by Archer. Consequently, LSN influence is dropping. PP and BGS interactions at their finest. More importantly we have a few conflicts that appear to be acting normally. We have some systems we want to take back. All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.PowerPlay Update: - Cycle 27Niceygy's Power Points - https://elite.niceygy.net/powerpointsWe made a new Stronghold in NLTT 2969, we did it!Rares got us overA ton of bounty hunting completedUpdates to PP this week in Trailblazers Update 3Orders: Reinforce - NLTT 2969 (a little more), TamorAcquire - Wolf 10Undermine - Find out more in the LSN-powerplay-hub forum channel.Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/Ongoing Community Goal - Additional Tier and Power CZs added to the Platinum Mining CG in system. I think they're stress testing fixes.Dev News: Arf is leaving FDevhttps://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=ACoAAACh5QoBnFTbtvio2jOoK_Fixkw11rd43YgNew Krait Mk. II Lasermining JumpstartNew Update May 7th -  4.1.2.100 - Connectivity fixes, Trailblazer fixesDiscussion:Not MechanNot Data MiningCommunity Corner:Roy's Stories, DS3 Edition, Season 2Wrap Up: http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED

Our multi-track recording robot had server trouble at the time that I needed to download the recording so what's posted here is my local backup recording; quality is a bit compromised from our typical. #282nd for 1nd 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: ​Miola's still borked, so we're retreating out of PPMC who as a faction didn't care the last time we asked and when we asked again, their discord is like Mars after the 3rd Expedition, a ghost town​Assuming control of BD+49 3937 is on hold as we've been in a war pending D12​LTT 10482 and Kaupatak are our next targets for regaining control unless we get locked into perma-wars there as well.​We were retreated out of Tripu, not that we cared much All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.PowerPlay Update: - Cycle 27Niceygy's Power Points - https://elite.niceygy.net/powerpoints​We made a new Stronghold in NLTT 2969, we did it!◦Rares got us over◦A ton of bounty hunting completed​Updates to PP this week in Trailblazers Update 3Orders: Reinforce - NLTT 2969 (a little more), TamorAcquire - Wolf 10Undermine - Find out more in the LSN-powerplay-hub forum channel.Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/​Powerplay Standings (Nicey's are better)​Migration and Economic Boom in Colonized System◦In game lore for customzing stations (buy Arx)​New Community Goal - Mine Platinum for the Commie Dissident or the Liberal President - make lots of credits and get a free long range abrasion blaster, or 2, or even 3 if you play your cards right.Dev News: ​Trailblazers Bug Update◦Economy Changes◦Population Growth Changes◦Law and Order◦Colony Ship Names◦Port Customization◦Powerplay Updates (care of jnTracks)◦Issue Tracker, not JN Tracker Fixes◦Bug Fixes◦https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes​FU◦Panther Clipper!Discussion:​Trailblazers Update​Panther Clipper

#281nd for 24rd April, 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: Up to date for 4/24/25Control War in Miola triggered by an ancient parliamentary procedure (non-controlling faction pushing influence over 60%).Fight in Miola but watch what CZ you are entering there are LSN vs. PPMC that you do want to enter and LSN vs. BBfA that have never unspawned from our last conflict and you don't want to fight there.Election in LTT 10482 - we want to winRetreat in Tripu we want to stymieThose are the prioritiesThe rest of the details are in the standing order… All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.PowerPlay Update: - Cycle 25Niceygy's Power Points - https://elite.niceygy.net/powerpointsNLTT 2969 Continuing to reinforce, goal is a strongholdImpromptu event this week had 8ish bounty hunting for merits / control points at megaships scenariosOrders: Reinforce -*NLTT 2969, TamorAcquire - Wolf 10Undermine - Find out more in the LSN-powerplay-hub forum channel.Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/Cobra V Released to the public - Thurston Ring in Qama is running a special(not new) Increased Security Needed in Reminder - Dhan System secured - pick up your loot- One fully engineered A-rated and C-rated Kill Warrant Scanner with fast scan and long range modifications.- Imperial Clipper Empire Etiquette paint job- Imperial Cutter Empire Etiquette paint jobBl;Dev News: Cobra V available - 30% off Paint Jobs - Midnight Black and Chrome look sweetFDev collaborated with the London Science Museum for a curated tour of the Solar System using Elite Dangerous - https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-games-toys/we-took-a-guided-tour-of-the-solar-system-in-elite-dangerous-and-now-you-can-toohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mOP1ttp74E&feature=youtu.beSale is still ongoingDiscussion:Missiles and Mine engineering?Guardian modules/weapons/slfs - Good, Bad, Ugly?

#280th for 17rd April, 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: Victory in LTT 16910were pushing Miola influence really high to trigger control.Maybe it works, but we don't know.Won a war that should have given us access to Harris Hospital, but that didn't happenOther stuff in the day old standing orders. All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.PowerPlay Update: Cycle 24Niceygy's Power Points - https://elite.niceygy.net/powerpointsCurrent Owned System Stats: StrongholdsSH leaderboard didn't changePatreus is down another place this week! In the official leaderboardsConflict Highlight:Too busy flying the Corsair around…Orders: Reinforce -*NLTT 2969, TamorAcquire - Wolf 10Undermine - Find out more in the LSN-powerplay-hub forum channel.Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/(not new) Increased Security Needed in Dhan System- One fully engineered A-rated Kill Warrant Scanner with fast scan and long range modifications.- Imperial Clipper Empire Etiquette paint job- Imperial Cutter Empire Etiquette paint jobDev News: Corsair Update (4.1.0.3)Everything is on SaleThere's an egg now?Discussion:Baromir likes the CorsairPlasma's and Rails

#279th for 10rd April, 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: War in Miola vs. Prateorian PMC - For control and Harris HospitalWar in Balmus - Binnie Enterprise in jeopardyFFA and LTT 17156 need a shoveBD+49 3937 and Kaupatak are the next Reconquista targets. We're not going to worry about overheating systems All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.PowerPlay Update: Cycle 24Current Owned System Stats: StrongholdsArissa Lavigny-Duval : +1 to 103Aisling Duval :              +1 to 89Li Yong-Rui :                +3 to 89Jerome Archer :           same at 70Edmund Mahon :         +2 to 64Yuri Grom :                  +1 to 51Pranav Antal :              -1 to 48Felicia Winters :           +1 to 45Nakato Kaine :             +1 to 41Denton Patreus :          same at 33Archon Delaine :          same at 33Zemina Torval :            +2 at 28Conflict Highlight:Hun Nal YehNakato Kaine 395628 (Won)Edmund Mahon 319209Nakato overtakes Patreus in total number of system owned first movement in leaderboardPatreus has been hemorrhaging total systems owned for the last two weeks, nearly 22 systems lost over the last month with the majority this past weekOrders: (same as last time.)Reinforce - Tamor, Ross 310Acquire - Wolf 10Undermine - Ruchbah (mining night was success)Find out more in the LSN-powerplay-hub forum channel.Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/Heavy Combat in Chi Eridani SubsidesIncreased Security Needed in Dhan System- One fully engineered A-rated Kill Warrant Scanner with fast scan and long range modifications.- Imperial Clipper Empire Etiquette paint job- Imperial Cutter Empire Etiquette paint jobDev News: Corsair Update (4.1.0.3)Lantern's light Bobble HeadDiscussion:The CorsairObviously a trash-tier ship because pitch seems slow, right?…..right?………...right?

#278th for 3rd April, 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: War in Miola vs. Prateorian PMC - For control and Harris HospitalWar in Balmus - Binnie Enterprise in jeopardyFFA and LTT 17156 need a shoveBD+49 3937 and Kaupatak are the next Reconquista targets. We're not going to worry about overheating systems All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.PowerPlay Update: Current Owned System Stats: 12th) Torval - 464 -2611th) Winters - 518 - 4410th) Delaine - 630 - 339th) Kaine - 649 -408th) Patreus - 652 - 337th) Antal - 716 - 496th) (screw)Archer - 757 - 705th) Yon Rui - 834 - 864th) Grom - 1027 - 503rd) A. Lavigny-Duval - 1347 - 1022nd) A. Duval - 1419 - 881st) Mahon - 1449 - 62Find out more in the LSN-powerplay-hub forum channel.Colonization Update: Here's some of what you have achieved with Trailblazers so far:Claims Made: 42,226Systems Colonised: 23,423Starports & Outposts Completed 47,821Surface Installations Completed: 27,227Total Units of Cargo Delivered: 1,505,765,686Most Popular Construction: "Industrial Outpost - Vulcan" with 5970 constructedGalnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community SiteGutamaya Joins Peers in New Spacecraft Boom (Corsair)Political Flashpoint Sparks Violence in Chi Eridani (Feds vs Imps battle set off, CG)Dev News: ?!Discussion:What do you think the ship after Corsair is going to be? (they've said that the Corsair is the last medium, do think we're going to get another small ship? Or do you think large ships? Maybe Extra large?)The BGS is hilariously, hopelessly broken now, was that intended? Is Vanguard the answer to bring it back in a way that FDEV intended originally? (Credit to Baromir for voicing that earlier)

#277th for 27 March, 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: Obl1v1ous - BGS stands for Best Guess Sucker. Miola - Has an election that has been stuck on day 6 of 7 for at least 4 days. {insert JK}Meanwhile a war has started but the only indication a war is on is the active CZs in-system. Nothing on the right hand panel System tab nor nothing on in-system news. Note: Miola has a System Colonisation Ship marked “inactive” . HmmmHand-off to Bloom All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.PowerPlay Update: PowerPlay Cycle 22No large conflicts this weekConflicts of NoteTofanaArcher: 249,160Antal: 187,947NguruiA. Lavigny-Duval: 238,161Li Yong-Rui: 172,535Most systems are being acquired without much if any contests this week (the trailblazer effect)ObjectivesReinforce Ross 310 and TamorAcquire: Wolf 10Undermine: RuchbahPlanned PP Night coming soon to a system near you, more to come…Find out more in the LSN-powerplay-hub forum channel.Colonization Update: I PITY THE FOOL THAT AINT COLINIZN'!Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community SiteBrewer Corporation deploying to assist Lantern Light stationDev News: Frontier UnlockedLooking into markets and economiesStats as of Monday42,226 Claims Made23,423 Systems Colonized47,821 Starports and Outposts Completed27,227 Surface Portsw  / Settlements1.5 Bil of Units hauledIndustrial Outpost - Vulcan (Most Popular at 5,970)`Corsair (Available for Arx 4/8/3311)Base Version and Stellar (option to ‘remove' the beak)Medium Multi-Role“Next Generation Ship” - ZachSuccessor to Imperial ClipperReplacement for Python1st Medium Guatmaya1st Medium ship with Size 7 Thrusters“Feels like it's on rails” - ZachNo Rank NeededHardpoints3 Large, 3 MediumAll on the fuselageOptional Internals(1) each of sizes 1 - 4(3) size 5(3) size 6~380 CargoCore Internals7 Power Plant!!!5 FSD7 Thrusters!!!4 Life Support7 Power Distributor!!!!6 Sensors5 Fuel TankNew Bobble heads? ¯_(ツ)_/¯Discussion:Community Corner: Lantern Light in a Motion Simulator Simatarr HighlightFull Motion Rig commander visits Lantern Light. Project Simstar.Bucky Ball News, Alec Turner is puttin on a new race. The “ Time and Motion Study” race runs from March 28 until April 7. He has a YouTube of the race course. A link can be found in the show notes. https://youtu.be/EbMYsDlzXCw?si=PqEayh0708qxvs5wAnnouncement Script about final Roy's Stories DS3 Episodes for Loose Screws Podcast Hey everyone—this is a special announcement for all you readers, explorers, and storytellers who've been following Roy's Stories, DS3 Edition. Commander Cookson wants you to know: The final three episodes are written. This wild, emotional, mysterious journey across the stars—crafted alongside the Distant Screws 3 expedition—is reaching its finale next week. Roy wants to thank every single one of you for your support, your kind words, and to especially thank the commanders who let him include them and who collaborated on the story. You've made this more than fiction. You've made it something we created together. Here's how the final episodes will drop: •Episode 18: Monday, March 31 at 6pm MDT • Episode 19: Tuesday, April 1 at 6pm MDT • And the big Finale, Episode 20: Wednesday, April 2 at 6pm MDT And here's the part you don't want to miss: There will be a voice chat afterparty Wednesday night, April 2, following the final episode drop. If you've been reading along… If you've been featured in the story… Or if you just want to hang out and celebrate a unique piece of community storytelling—mark your calendar. Come raise a glass, trade theories, and toast to our shared journey of Roy's Stories, DS3 Edition. 

#276th for 20 March, 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: Colonization has introduced a new challenge for BGS diplomacy. Obl1v1ious has the stories. Prior to PP2, Screw Space systems count was in the mid-to-upper-60s and we controlled in the mid-50s. Today LSN has a presence in 149 systems! Twenty five of those systems have zero population. All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.PowerPlay Update: Reinforce Ross 310, TamorAcquire Wolf 10Undermine RuchbahFind out more in the LSN-powerplay-hub forum channel.Colonization Update: We have a base in an Ice Asteroid (HIP 108921)Next system: HIP 112183Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/Trailblazer Fleet Deployed to Support Colonisation InitiativesDev News: Extended maintenance cut short, not all stations processedNowski Colonization Helper https://cmdr-nowski.github.io/syscol_helper/Trailblazers - Update 2Discussion:DS3 Screenshot winners ANNOUNCED Armor follow up, Lark's thoughts on ArmorCommunity Corner:Bucky Ball News, Alec Turner is puttin on a new race. The “ Time and Motion Study” race runs from March 28 until April 7. He has a YouTube of the race course. A link can be found in the show notes. https://youtu.be/EbMYsDlzXCw?si=PqEayh0708qxvs5wThe Shoulder Of Orion: A Distant Worlds 3 Colonization

#275nd for 13 March, 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: Election in NLTT 57216 - weird activity, Obl1v1ous put up some stoopid big numbers and we went down 3-0, now down 3-1 with no activity, Election in NLTT 57216 - weirdness - PP 1.0 - Missions don't work to cool off system - Broken Election Mission Tracker - https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/71049Election in Miola we're interested inWe're making a push in Darahk for control. ADN leadership is cool with it.With colonization we're not losing sleep over our overheating systems for now.All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.PowerPlay Update: Reinforce Ross 310, Bumbur, TamorAcquire Wolf 10Undermine V740 CassiopeiaColonization Update: Trailblazers Update 1 today!Trailblazers Update 1 is now live. This update addresses a number of reported issuesPause for System Colonisation will be resolved separately Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/New Era of System Colonisation Hailed a SuccessDev News: Extended maintenanceColonization contact still disabledUndocumented scaling costs of colonization “bricks” systemsStations not going where the architect selects (and even where they are not allowed)Stations not taking up the economy properly; markets with fuel and biowaste onlyThargoids in the bubble? (Tikurua System)3What's not on sale right now?Discussion:Hull theory?Community Corner:DS3 Evelyn's Light Screenshots are here take a look in the Distant Screws 3 forum channelCommander Roy Cookson of the Loose Screws has been writing stories of his adventures out exploring with us, if anyone wishes to read them they can be found in the Distant Screws 3 thread, under “Roy's Stories.” 

#274nd for 6 March, 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: Election in NLTT 57216 - weird activity, Obl1v1ous put up some stoopid big numbers and we went down 3-0, now down 3-1 with no activity, Election in NLTT 57216 - weirdness - PP 1.0 - Missions don't work to cool off system - Broken Election Mission Tracker - https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/71049Election in Miola we're interested inWe're making a push in Darahk for control. ADN leadership is cool with it.With colonization we're not losing sleep over our overheating systems for now.All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.PowerPlay Update: Battle of Semakhmets - Big drop in influence in Semakhmets because our Kale Eating VR Hippie Frens from Utopia were stickin' it to Archer. It's all cool!Colonization Update: Trailblazers Update 1 today!Trailblazers Update 1 is now live. This update addresses a number of reported issuesPause for System Colonisation will be resolved separately Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/Brewer Corporation Trailblazer Fleet UpgradedThe campaign to update Brewer Corporation's Trailblazer fleet has concluded in the Minerva system.5 additional Trailblazer megaships will be placed in strategic locations on the fringes of the core systems, providing a hub of tradable materials and services for early colonies.Brewer COO Mark Rennik remarked on the campaign's success:“Once again, we have received widespread support and confirmation of our efforts, which is both humbling and inspiring. It is obvious that there is great appetite for breaching the latest frontier to establish new colonies, further expanding humanity's sphere of influence in our section of the galaxy.”Go Get Your StickerDev News: Outposts are not converting correctly - They're looking into itTwitch Drops are not dropping - They're looking into itAudaxius is still Banned on Twitch - They're looking into itDiscussion:Where Y'all at in DS3 if you are out on it?Favorite Mistake you made as a New CommanderCommunity Corner:DISTANT SCREWS 3 First one to Complete Dryman's Point Run goes to CMDR WYLIE!!!! Commander Roy Cookson of the Loose Screws has been writing stories of his adventures out exploring with us, if anyone wishes to read them they can be found in the Distant Screws 3 thread, under “Roy's Stories.”

#273rd for 27th February, 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:  hereAll details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.PowerPlay Update:  Imp on Imp violence in HIP 58180 Reinforcement Objectives Ross 310 – Maintain fortifications to repel enemy undermining. This secures our advance toward Vagho. Tamor – Ongoing special op with After Dark Initiative. Strengthening defenses near Maikoro to ensure fallback positions. Acquisition Objectives Wolf 10 – Continue acquiring control; 100k merits needed for full consolidation against Archer. Undermine Objectives V740 Cassiopeia – Critical target. Its fall paves the way for the next fortified system en route to Vagho.For more information check the PowerPlay Hub for LSN operational orders, discussion and tips to complete those optional powerplay weekliesGalnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Independent Colonisation Support Campaign Goes Live CG for cargo deliveries and bounty hunting in Minerva System Colonisation Equipment Reaches Public MarketDev News:  FU happened! Elite Dangerous | 2025 RoadmapRoadmap: 4 new ships, 2 new featuresPhase 1TrailblazersPhase 2 AprilNew ship: Gutamaya CorsairMedium MultiroleSIZE 7 THRUSTERS ON A MEDIUM SHIPPhase 3 summerNew shipNew feature: VanguardsSpiritual Successor to SquadronsCommunication and interaction with membersAllows you to set objectives for the members of the squad and pay rewardsCan pit vanguards against each other and competeVanguard can tie into BGS and powerplay for orders and objectives that need done. Vanguard banks: credits/ships/modulesPhase 4 Autumnnew ship Phase 5 WinterNew shipNew FeatureDiscussion: https://www.elitedangerous.com/en-US/UpdateNotes COLONIZATION UPDATE AND ROADMAP New Gutamaya Ship Predictions (All we know so far is what it looks like, and that it has size 7 thrusters and is a medium ship) Feature complete “beta” where they can change the numbers as they see it play out Galmap system claim mode, scan to verify what the system can support First starport size matters to what else the system can develop into 24 hours to claim, 7 days to fulfil station building requirements, or it goes back to unoccupied System architect gets passive income from system with at least 3 constructions. Taxed over 5m Small discount on ships and outfitting in systems with at least 10 constructions Name generator with limited rerolls or pay 5000 arx to custom name, unlimited System architect's faction will be the 3rd in the new system New refinery contact who can refine mined commodities into more valuable stuff New asteroid stations in ice, and a few other fancy models Mantalay now available with a new kit with ALL THE WINGSCommunity Corner: DISTANT SCREWS 3 Still Ongoing! One more day to submit for the screenshot contest. Commander Roy Cookson of the Loose Screws has been writing stories of his adventures out exploring with us, if anyone wishes to read them they can be found in the Distant Screws 3 thread, under “Roy's Stories.”  Doofus McDingbat won the giveaway in the FU stream and that is fantastic.

#272st for 13th February, 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:  We have overheating systems Wars and Elections, Miola is the priority. We want to leave LTT 17102 and Balmus alone.  We are expanding again, probably from LA, probably to Calarum - I'm in the black Our new system, Maidubii needs a boost We're trying to push Semakhmets and the top faction in Gliese 9016 into expansion (eventually for the former). All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord.PowerPlay Update:  Standings Update (like none) Key conflicts (probably some) PP Orders at home (same)For more information check the PowerPlay Hub for LSN operational orders, discussion and tips to complete those optional powerplay weekliesGalnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Brewer Corporation Survey Initiative SYSTEM IN LOCKDOWNDev News:  FU on 2/26/25 Colonization update coming 2/26/25 under the name ‘Trailblazers.'Discussion: What we've been seeing out on DS3 without Audaxius – Still Discussing Weapons… Community Corner: DISTANT SCREWS 3 Event this Saturday! – High G Hill Climb to take place on Morgan's Rock - NGC 6188 Sector LC-V C2-28  Planet 6 – we shall be meeting on LarkShadow's Waypoint! We will be using the wing method to get everyone into the instance. The races shall be 2 commanders at a time, the one that gets higher than the other up the hill moves on, the other is eliminated. – 1st Place gets a Shirt or Sweater with the DS3 or Screws Logo of choice. – 2nd Place gets a stainless steel tumbler with the DS3 logo – 3rd place gets a Mug with the DS3 logo – every other place gets a hearty handshake. Commander Roy Cookson of the Loose Screws has been writing stories of his adventures out exploring with us, if anyone wishes to read them they can be found in the Distant Screws 3 thread, under “Roy's Stories.”  PINK stuff on sale ARX cause LOVE, DAMNIT!

#271st for 6th February, 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:  Oblivious doesn't need no stinkn' notes.  All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. PowerPlay Update:  Standings Update Key conflicts Grom and Archer Ascella: Grom Wins. Currently being undermined Changgu: Grom wins Wolf 896: Archer wins, heavy reinforcement Local PP Acquire: Wolf 10 Reinforce: Ross 310 Undermine: Vagho Updates NLTT 2969 = Fort For more information check the PowerPlay Hub for LSN operational orders, discussion and tips to complete those optional powerplay weeklies Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Dev News:  FU on 2/26/25 Colonization update coming 2/26/25 under the name ‘Trailblazers.' Discussion: What we've been seeing out on DS3 without Audaxius. Community Corner: DISTANT SCREWS 3 launched successfully Purple stuff on sale ARX

#270rd for 30nd January, 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 PowerPlay Update:  The battle for Bumbur - A Post Mortem PP Standings (if any movement) Galactic Conflicts Next time say: You can find out more in our PowerPlay Hub on  the Loose Screws Discord with order often posted early on in the cycle and look out for Baromir's Broadcast that is published on the weekend! Squad Update:  TT 58343 is now back in our hands.  Maikoro and NLTT 1139 are next Overheating remains a problem and we're in perpetual expansion call it the new normal. Operation New Horizons - Our expansion - Semakhmets is over 75% - Theoretically it may be randomly selected to expand one of these go arounds, but we just need to push it to the top. Colonization will begin before BGS Expansion issues are sorted out.  Miola needs a boost All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Titan Wreckage In Sol Draws Keen Interest Brewer Corporation to Fund Survey Initiative Dev News:  FU on 2/25/25 Colonization update coming 2/26/25 under the name ‘Trailblazers.' Discussion: Battle of Bumbur Exploration Tips From Grover Kiwi Exploration builds Tools EDMC: https://github.com/EDCD/EDMarketConnector/wiki Its purpose is to facilitate supplying certain game data to, and in some cases retrieving it from, a number of websites and other tools. EDMC-Canonn: https://github.com/canonn-science/EDMC-Canonn/wiki The EDMC-Canonn plugin will help you keep up to date with Canonn News, direct you to things of interest in the game and will capture data that will enable us to catalogue the mysteries of the Galaxy. EDDiscovery: https://github.com/EDDiscovery/EDDiscovery/wiki#eddiscovery---what-is-it In short it's a 3rd party tool that can track your Elite Dangerous travels, combat, trading, rank etc. Spanish: https://spansh.co.uk/plotter Tool to help navigate the galaxy Elite Observatory: Link? Not Sure https://github.com/Xjph/ObservatoryCore?tab=readme-ov-file#readme Tool for reading/monitoring Elite Dangerous journals for interesting objects. Successor to the original Elite Observatory. EDCopilot: https://www.razzafrag.com/  EDCoPilot is the ship panel you have been missing in -game. Community Corner: DISTANT SCREWS 3! Coming February 2nd! confirmed! 2PM MST (-7 UTC) taking off from Ross 310 Planet 5D, if anyone asks it was always February 2nd.

#269th for 23th January, 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 PowerPlay Update:  The battle for Bumber Squad Update:  Still working on the things we've been working on Retaking TT 58343, Maikoro and NLTT 1139 - home of Spanky, the official white dwarf of LSN; Beating down our overheating systems and boosting our stragglers,  Operation New Horizons - Our expansion -> colonization program taking us out of the Bubble.- we're making progress in phase 1 winning strategic conflicts (we will let you know which ones we care about) All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ LYR is in the top 5 of powers! Archer IS NOT!

#268th for 16th January, 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 PowerPlay Update:  What we really mean by “Antal can get stuffed” Squad Update:  Still working on the things we've been working on Retaking TT 58343, Maikoro and NLTT 1139 - home of Spanky, the official white dwarf of LSN;  Beating down our overheating systems and boosting our stragglers,  Operation New Horizons - Our expansion -> colonization program taking us out of the Bubble.- we're making progress in phase 1 winning strategic conflicts (we will let you know which ones we care about) All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/  Anti-Xeno Blockade Contains HIP 22460  HIP 22460 Declared Free of Thargoids Dev News:  First FU of the year, 26 Feb Power Play Conflict Zones fixed! Server response times acknowledged; investigating Discussion: The shop: should we start with powerplay modules? Community Corner: DISTANT SCREWS 3! Coming January 31st – POSSIBLY postponed to a later date, pending Braeben tunnels getting fixed. – If it is postponed we will be doing a Piranha night in its place for Bloomingwind's Birthday. Buckyball –kicks off in a few months. Alec T is running the events this year.   In the meantime The Elite Racers have a series in the works to race SRVs around thargoid sites. Dates TBD soon.  Elite Racers Discord – https://discord.com/invite/cvZKNvvj2g 

#267th for 9rd January, 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:  We've come to a meeting of the minds with our neighbor, the After Dark Initiative, and we're harmonizing our Power Play and BGS activities as best we can.  BGS has basically 3 4 themes currently -  Retaking to control of lost systems like TT 58343, Maikoro and NLTT 1139 - home of Spanky, the official white dwarf of LSN;  Beating down our overheating systems and boosting our stragglers,  winning strategic conflicts (we will let you know which ones we care about) Operation New Horizons - Our expansion -> colonization program taking us out of the Bubble.Two BGS bugs of note. The system expansion/retreat bug has been corrected. However a new bug discovery is being tested. Oblivious has the details.  All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/  Empire Accused of Power Grab in Federation's Heart Dev News:  Discussion: 33-Oh-Leven - Hopes and Dreams Community Corner: DISTANT SCREWS 3! The Mass Jump together so far is scheduled for Friday, January 31st, Bloomingwind's Birthday, at 7PM ‘Murica Time, right Lark?,, time of jump still being worked on, as are meet up events and shenanigans to have while out there. Prizes for events to include Mugs, Clothing, or other Screws merch! WE STILL NEED ART WORK Buckyball –kicks off in a few months. Alec T is running the events this year.   In the meantime The Elite Racers have a series in the works to race SRVs around thargoid sites. Dates TBD soon.  Elite Racers Discord – https://discord.com/invite/cvZKNvvj2g AXI-XSF Blockade of HIP 22460 - Sun Jun 12th 2:30PM EST HIP 22460 Blockade: Checklist - Google Docs Also, the Buur pit is a treasure

#266th for 2nd January, 2025 or 3311! (33-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:  DOIN' POWERPLAY We have powerplay orders now, not really orders but suggestions.  Be on the look out for Piranha Nights and other events when we need to dump bounties somewheres. All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/  Sandra Delivered some presents for children with the help of commanders, from the outpost, Frost Dock. (it was fun and had good writing) Thargoid war update: https://dcoh.watch/ War Won, therefore the Archer folks are complaining that their power lost control of Sol and several other systems while the thargoids occupied it…literally they put in a bug report about it. Lol. Quote: “I don't see how the thargoid war should affect powerplay at all”  Dev News:  Happy New Year. Discussion: Powerplay Shenanigans.  Suggestions Box for Distant Screws 3 for Events to do while we are all in the black (channel to open after this podcast) Community Corner: DISTANT SCREWS 3! The Mass Jump together so far is scheduled for Saturday, January 25th, time of jump still being worked on, as are meet up events and shenanigans to have while out there. Prizes for events to include Mugs, Clothing, or other Screws merch! Buckyball – In the off season (?)

#265thmas for 19st December, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) 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:  DOIN' POWERPLAY All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Powerpoint Update:  for Power Statistics: Powers | Elite:Dangerous | INARA Back to Business System Strongholds:  The Empire powers possess the most strongholds in total, with Arissa (55) and Aisling (47) leading, Denton (10) and Zemina (9) are just happy to be there. The dual Federal powers of Archer (29) and Winters (21)  fight each other as much as anyone else, and Archer has a lead of 9 strongholds against winters. Of the Independent powers, LYR (40) and Mahon(30) ,have the lead in stronghold systems followed closely by Antal (27) Kaine (27) and Grom (25) , with Delain (20) bringing up a still close last. Note: All of the “last place” powers amongst the Feds, and independents, still have more stronghold systems than Zemina Torval (9) , and Denton Patreus (10).  Almost all of the powers can be contacted directly to coordinate with their members by joining their discords (links on Inara), or looking up the respective power's subreddit.  Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/  Titan Cocijo Destroyed, Sol Liberated (presumably from the Feds, thank you thargoids) - Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site Thargoid war update: https://dcoh.watch/ Cocijo controls a single corpse, in low Earth orbit. 6 systems (Including Sol) in recovery, you can haul to help those systems recover, or coordinate with Operation Ida: Operation Ida Dev News:  FU - Frontier Unwrapped - Questions about Colonization Cash outlay is meaningful but not fleet carrier levels The real cost is construction cargo Claims can't be locked - you have 2 attempts to fulfil a claim before you are paused Only one claim at a time No system upkeep Architect is named and permanent The controlling faction in the source system is the one that colonizes You can't permit lock the system. You must start from the bubble System Maps will have an ‘architect view.' Colonization is not a PVP feature - You won't be able to sabotage another architect's project - No way to destroy constructions in a system Discussion: Thargoid war really Over? What are your goals for the coming year of Elite If any?  Have you unlocked the new powerplay cannons yet? Community Corner: DISTANT SCREWS 3! (now officially being planned) Buckyball - Race 8 x2 Marks The Dash ​​https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/buckyball-racing-club-presents-x-2-marks-the-dash-triple-eight-championship-race-8.631210/  – Race Ends 12/19, extended because of the Titan.

#264ingth for 12lve December, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) 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:  Oi!  Busy, bruv. All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Powerpoint Update:  Titan Consuela Is Completely Vulnerable.  As of this podcast, has 7 of 8 hearts left and may not last past Saturday Go shoot it in the booty Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Rescue Megaships Decimated by Thargoid Fleet Titan Cocijo Vulnerable in Sol system Thargoid war update: https://dcoh.watch/ Cocijo controls  - 1 Titan (Sol) and that's it. Spray some raid on it. Dev News:  600 storage IN GAME COBRA Mk V AVAILABLE FOR EARLY BIRDS Battle for the Sol System Elite Dangerous: Cobra Mk V – Available Now - Elite Dangerous Bug Fixes Fixed decals and ship IDs displaying with a border/background on some Mandalay paintjobs Fixed missing hitcheck on Python Mk II Spacehawk spoiler A fix has been implemented to resolve a number of issues related to carrier bartender transactions. However, transaction errors may still be encountered in some specific cases, please report any instances via the issue tracker and we will continue to investigate. There will be 30 min of downtime tomorrow to fix something Discussion: Cobra Mk 5…Good? Bad? First Impressions?  Community Corner: Buckyball - Race 8 x2 Marks The Dash ​​https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/buckyball-racing-club-presents-x-2-marks-the-dash-triple-eight-championship-race-8.631210/ 

#263 for 5nd December, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) 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:  Someone out there has a bone to pick with us. We're being pushed into wars and our influence is dropping in multiple systems. Who? Why? No idea.  We're a little busy with PP 2.0 and saving the earth to deal with it.  Say whatever you think is appropriate kids.  Once we know more about colonization, we'll go from there and hopefully the fuckery won't follow us where we go. All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Powerpoint Update:  Most people are doing jack because Titan Conquistador is hovering above Earth.  Someone asked about scavenging missions in the discord earlier and Daxi yelled at them about thargoids. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Titan Cocijo Moves Deeper into Core Systems Widespread Panic in Sol - Ole Bloomingwind saw Widespread Panic at the Riverfront Park in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, Earth, Sol in the mid 90s.  Titan Cocijo Devastates Sol System Thargoid war update: https://dcoh.watch/ Cocijo controls  - 1 Titan (Sol), 0 Alerts, 12 Invasions, 4 control systems, all populated, lotsa ground CZs, starports under attack, reboot missions, odyssey ports under attack,  Dev News:  600 storage Sol and it's neighbors are on fire.  Discussion: Get out there and kill some goids in Sol.  Community Corner: Buckyball - Race 8 x2 Marks The Dash ​​https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/buckyball-racing-club-presents-x-2-marks-the-dash-triple-eight-championship-race-8.631210/ 

#262 for 27rd November, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) 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:  LYR Screwspace is overheating still War in Howard we care about, election in BD+67 1409 we care about We expanded from Maikoro - Welcome to Anu!  Soma - We have the highest influence but are not in control. We may push to 60% and trigger a control war via an arcane mechanism.  All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Powerpoint Update:  Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Aegis Urges High Alert for Anti-Xeno Forces Thargoid war update: https://dcoh.watch/ Cocijo controls  - 1 Titan, 0 Alerts or Invasions, 25 control systems, 2 populated, 1 Odyssey settlement  Dev News:  FU - https://www.youtube.com/live/nABFElVQ8CQ?si=Pgazw8KD-caSNB6J&t=3309 Cobra MKV  Small ship (correction) So that means 3 seats in a small Cockpit down view, SCO, best small multi-role Best small multi-role (duh) SCO (duh) Hardpoints 3m 2s 4u Optionals = 1x5, 3x4, 3x3, 1x2, 2x1 (thanks to psykit) Core = All size 4 but life and sensor is 3 Due to release 10 December: Cobra MKV update Mandalay gets midnight (and void?) Gold, Golden, Chrome, Chromed - coming soon Type-8 Runner Ship kit - Smoother look Piers Jackson - game director Year recap, plans and feelings, just go watch it Colonization or, we heard you like grinding… Making the bubble bigger, or shoot off to colonia 2 - keys to the galaxy Purchase a claim from a claim contact - looking at 10LY 24h to deploy to claim beacon or it reverts - one at a time Select primary star port, it's pre-positioned, so I think you're just picking the type of station Construction ship, receive materials to build your selected station - largest thing Any players can deliver - fill the list - starport goes in limited, on the thursday it will go fully active - Limited time on primary star port and has some infrastructure cost. Claim beacon becomes nav beacon and claim contact appears in the new port Large undertaking You are the system architect, you can't lose this control of constructions Systems vary in what they can do after colonizing them, which can be researched ahead of time Systems start with the faction you bought the claim from Space stations: system map shows potential locations, choose an appropriate installation that can go there, buy it and summon a construction platform. Smaller facilities will need to be built to have enough infrastructure to support building larger ones On surface, you can pick the location of the construction, place and orient the future facility Ground base construction facility, complete as normal. Interconnected system economy, population,  Planning a beta, early next year Apparently the ground construction facilities will stay forever if their stock for building the base isn't complete. One more pre-recorded show for December If you think thargoids are coming to an end, watch the socials Tactical core chips aren't needed anymore The black paints for Mandalay Discussion: FU Community Corner: Buckyball - Race 8 TBD 

#261 for 21rd November, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) 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:  Wars in Uchagan, LTT 16910 and Yen Ti, not too worried about them.  Bumbur and 5A need some boosting of influence. Yong-Rui Screwspace aka ‘The Old Worlds of Screwspace' are overheating with no end in sight. Hopefully things will level off, but it may take FDev's finger on the BGS/PP interaction. Theoretically after enough cycles of expansion, there will be nowhere to expand to as long as there aren't retreats from minor factions creating openings. Given an expansion is 10-13 days, that could be a very long time.  The overheating has resulted in Operation New Horizons being on hold because we would have to push and maintain Semakhmets as the highest influence system (sort of) to trigger expansion from there. All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Powerpoint Update:  Insert Daxi Speech here Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ PP Rankings were announced - Player Driven Galnet News Thargoid war update: https://dcoh.watch/ Cocijo controls  - 1 Titan, 0 Alerts or Invasions, 41 control systems, 5 populated, 3 starports, 3 odyssey settlements and 2 ground ports under attack Dev News:  Midnight Black and Black Friday Discounts - Some ship kits are among the sale items, there were no Void Black, nor are there Midnight Black paintjobs for the Mandalay this year.  19.1 Update Crime pays and doesn't pay, but we all wear a crown of bones Update Notes: Fixed an exploit where Powerplay Data could be downloaded multiple times from the same Data Port (Issue ID: 67329) Aisling Duval's Powerplay systems now correctly flag Imperial Slaves & Narcotics as illegal. Crime does not pay. Archon Delain Powerplay systems now correctly open Black Markets if they are not already present. OK...here crime might pay. Pranav Antal now closes Black Markets in Fortified/Stronghold systems. Merit awards for destroying Ship Launched Fighters have been reduced. Adjustments made to Flight Tutorial combat drones reducing their damage output. Type-8's collision has been adjusted so that the "arms" now have correct collision. Resolved a crash when using VR Power Play strategic view on Galaxy map Filters on the Galaxy Map are no longer auto selected when you hover your mouse over them Thank you for all your continued feedback and reports! Discussion: PP 2.0 - Iterative process or the stagnation of humanity Leto II warned us about? Community Corner: Happy 6th-versary to the Burr Pit Buckyball - Race 8 still TBD

#260 for 14nd November, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) 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:  Election in Cempsigi, Wars in BD+67 1409, FF Andromedae and MCC 858 PP2.0 has set Yong Rui Screwspace ablaze. We're going to need to cool it off. Fortunately Yong Rui pilots get merits for running missions in Yong Rui space, so merits for beating down our influence in systems.  Cooling off our overheating systems is important because of Operation New Horizons.  In light of the new upcoming colonization, we're trying to expand out of Semakhmets to the edge of the bubble, 70 LY. It's not terribly far, but Canonn and StellaNebula Project are sitting smack dab in the middle of our way. I've charted a route and it is a complex series of ‘filling holes' and staging retreats along the way. It will be slow but we have no timeline or mechanics for colonization, so fortune favors the prepared.  All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Powerpoint Update:  Daxi is the Quarterback A diverse portfolio of Delane, Yong Rui, and Mahon pilots will probably serve us well as pushing out Archer seems to be our unifying theme JNTracks with an open letter to FDev Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ No GalNews is Good GalNews with Gary GalNews Thargoid war update: https://dcoh.watch/ Cocijo controls  - 1 Titan, 1 Invasion, 61 control systems, 5 populated, 6 with ground ports! Dev News:  Stellar screenshots featuring the Mandalay Mandalay Quest Ship Kit pack released Void Black Paintjobs are around for one more week! 10K Arx for the T8 & Python II, 6500 for all other ships! Discussion: PP 2.0 - Screwspace is a center of activity Community Corner: BUCKY BALL RACE: Race 8 of the Triple 8 is being run by Polar Brewski - A reimagining of one of the original Buckyaball races, more next week Friend of the Screws (until Daxi crosses a line) Alec Turner posted a video farewell to the Last Thargoid Spire. I laughed, I cried, it was better than Cats. The spire will be gone by the time you hear this, but the video lives on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diaQ-KMyqR4&feature=youtu.be Galnet Digest discuss the community managers recent ask regarding the ship and module transfer times. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQzEECCSydI Proj3kt676 of the Morpheus Mining Corporation posted a rocking video on the You Tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE6TI83KLT8 Our own JN Tracks posted a Mandalay ANti-Xeno video on the 8th https://youtu.be/go1HrJmJ-nU

#259 for 7st November, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) 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:  Another War in Soma Another War in V2151 Cygni Expanding out of KZA to Yarigui Powerplay has set the Yong Rui part of our space on fire. Anticipate beating down systems routinely, especially if you're Yong Rui pledged.  BGS as we know it is evolving as a consequence of PP effects and the colonization on the horizon. We will probably be less focused on expansion in the manner we have been doing. More details from CMDR Bloomingwind as it takes shape.  All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Powerpoint Update:  Daxi is the Quarterback A diverse portfolio of Delane, Yong Rui, and Mahon pilots will probably serve us well as pushing out Archer seems to be our unifying theme Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ New Dawn for Humanity? The Powers are Up To Stuff, and Archer pounces! Crowns of Bones for everyone! Thargoid war update: https://dcoh.watch/ Cocijo controls  - 1 Titan, 1 Invasion, 84 control systems, 15 populated, 6 with ground ports! Dev News:  Server Shenanigans Void Black Paintjobs are Back! 10K Arx for the T8 & Python II, 6500 for all other ships! Exploration and Bio data collected after 6AM UTC on 11/7 counts toward powerplay Discussion: PP 2.0 - Screwspace is a center of activity Community Corner: BUCKY BALL RACE: We have winners - Once Upon a Time in Leesti - Regulation Sgurr was first, Alec Turner second, and Darplata 94 third. Shaye Blackwood First, Alec Turner 2nd, and Sulu 3rd in Shenanigan Class. Congratulations all! The 8th Race is yet to be announced.  Epic Games had an article on the 40 year history of thargoids: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/news/elite-dangerous-interview-frontier-thargoid-war-humanity-future

#258 for 1rd November, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) 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:  Powerplay 2.0 is here, NLHate had begun simping for Nakato Kaine Lost in Soma, Working towards a Rematch and whomever is pushing there, if you can hear us, please join the Discord so we can all stop banging out heads against the CZ wall. Currently a Conflict in V2151 Cygni We're Rebuilding in NLTT 1139 and G218-5 For more please think about joining the discord linked at loosescrewsed.com, and see the standing orders channel.  All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Famed treasure hunter goes missing (She was a LITTLE Drunk) Winters assumes office (To the joy of tens of people) Mandalay released (To the joy of those with Arx) Thargoid war update: https://dcoh.watch/ Cocijo controls  - 117 controlled - 3 invasions (1 not stomped out yet) - currently no alerts: Subject to change.  Dev News:  Frontier Unlocked. Power play 2 launches Mandalay releases Final new ship of the year: Cobra mkV Type-8 wide access 28th November New feature announced: colonization Move into unpopulated systems Designed to dovetail with PP2.0 - powers can move through colonization Next live stream with have guest devs to talk about this. Discussion: Tricks or Treats FDev Style - Did you Join In PP2.0 - Squadron Independent or Committed Colonization - Looking toward the Screw-ture Mandalay - What's in your loadout? Combat Ship or Non-bat Ship? Community Corner: NEW BUCKY BALL RACE: Once Upon a Time in Leesti - Hosted by Commander Raiko. Details in the Buckyball Discord, started today the 24th of October.  Congratulations - Single Malt Scotty - Soloing a Hydra in a Mandalay

#257dy for 24th October, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) 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:  Brace for Impact of Powerplay 2.0 on the 29th. Election for retaining control in Soma. We took control from the controlling faction who happened to be in 2nd place (a weird rare event), and now we're trying to keep it.  A lot of conflicts in minor holdings. V 640 Cassiopeia continues to vex us.  We are expanding out of 6A to Nedos All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/seo-jin-ae-awake-releases-unauthorised-warning  Seo Jin-ae Awake, Releases Unauthorised Warning - Tharg Controlled Humans Confirmed? According Operation Thunderstruck (rescuing captured humans from the Titans): Over a quarter of a million pods have been rescued so far. (Thank you FourSeven for the info) Thargoid war update: https://dcoh.watch/ Raijin … Promoted to Firework. Cocijo controls  - 1 Alert, 3 invasion, 144 control (17 populated, 21 with progress) Dev News:  Frontier Unlocked has a Discord server - It's going about as well as one could expect on the internet over there. I believe Daxi has already been timed out on it. https://twitter.com/EliteDangerous/status/1849436221644190123 Update Confirmed for October the 29th. (Tuesday) Discussion: New Powerplay Module Stats Revealed. Concorde Cannon (Nakato Kaine)  Power Draw: .64 DPS: 15.8 Distributor Draw .75 Armor Piercing: 42 Max Range 3500M Damage Falloff: 3500M Shot Speed: 1300 m/s ROF: 1.1 Per Sec Burst Fire: 4 Per sec (thought to be standard 3 round burst) Ammo Clip Size: 9 (3 burst shots) Ammo Max (magazine size): 300 Community Corner: NEW BUCKY BALL RACE: Once Upon a Time in Leesti - Hosted by Commander Raiko. Details in the Buckyball Discord, started today the 24th of October.  The Burr Pit: Commander Rheeney lost her father last week, our hearts go out to her and commander Buur.

#256rd for 17 October, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) 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:  We're expanding out of 6A -> Returning to Nedos where Foxworth Celestial accidentally retreated us out. They did all the heavy lifting. Thanks, neighbors. A lot of conflicts -> LTT 16910 is our top priority - by the time you hear this we will be D4 and likely down 0-3.  Still cleaning up the aftermath of the ADI war.  V640C - Operation Sour Milk has been a heavy lift LHS 6007 - Operation Cilice - We're trying expand the lead faction into Calarum so we won't return there in the future. Everything is going to blow up once Powerpoint 2.0 hits.  Potential Faction Topic: Should the squad join a power, or remain unaffiliated? All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Zorgon Peterson has a car show - The Mandalay is coming to a showroom near you! Thargoid Titan Wreckage Could Accelerate Multiple Scientific Fields - New Feature? Thargoid war update: https://dcoh.watch/ Raijin …  7 Hearts - 20.0% Finished! Cocijo controls  - 1 Alert, 3 invasions, 154 Control Dev News:  Frontier Unlocked has a Discord server  Zac is excited on Twitter - Very excited for the next few weeks of Elite Dangerous. Really is a whole new chapter of an already great year! Hope everyone is looking forward to it - and make sure to give Powerplay 2.0 a go, even if you haven't before!  Discussion: Powerpoint 2.0:  Nakato Kaine has been revealed - CMDR Hate is Tumescent - Also she brings a Concord Cannon Jerome Archer has also been revealed - He looks like Bel Riose (Ben Daniels) in Foundation, but with better hair.  We live at a crossroads - do we want to pledge, and if so, to who? Nakato kaine is the only answer - hate Community Corner: The Burr Pit has an Ascendancy Spoilers Page in their discord CMDR Obl1v1ous's beloved Corgi passed this week. The entire squadron sends their condolences. 

#255nd for 10nd October, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) 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:  We're still expanding out of 7A We have a few wars and elections V640C has become a hub of Massacre/Assassination missions for Mats. - Operation Sour Milk All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Gal-nothing Thargoid war update: https://dcoh.watch/ Raijin controls …  Should be ready to go about the time the update comes Cocijo controls  Dev News:  Ura Dev News.  Discussion: Stories Community Corner:  CMDR Quizengine who was a regular contributor to our Burr's Discord and community. If you didn't know Quizengine then you may well be familiar with his fantastic Odyssey Map Guide (or OMG) website that mapped ALL the Odyssey installation types and made a ship identification quiz (Elite Feet) based entirely on a ship's landing gear!  Buckyball - Raiko Sponsorimng Yes, "Once Upon a Time in Leesti" will begin on Friday 25th October. https://youtu.be/cS1odcHYf88 Accorbius Zoom  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvzwUMvKMqo Alec Turner's Spire platform jump'g

#254rd for 3rd October, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) 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:  We expanded to 7 Alpha Lacertae We're expanding out of 7A We have a few wars There is nothing new under the sun.  All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Jameson Memorial Starport Operational Thargoid war update: https://dcoh.watch/ Raijin controls …  Should be ready to go about the time the update comes Cocijo controls  Dev News:  Discussion: Community Corner:  Folks, we are very excited to announce that tickets for Pit Con 2025 are now LIVE!  :PitCon: 

#253th for 26st September, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) 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:  War in Soma we're trying to win War in Calarum we're trying to lose, en route to retreating out.  6A is in expansion and we need to make some moves to land in BD+35 4893, but we need to force a faction into retreat.  We also have preventative maintenance in several systems. All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site -   SHINRARTA DEZHRA ATTACKED! Shinrarta Dezhra DEFENDED (as if they wouldn't) Thargoid war update: https://dcoh.watch/ Raijin controls 65 systems, 56 control, 4 invasions, 0 alert, 10 in recovery Cocijo controls 174 systems 168 control, 4 invasions, 1 alert, 3 in recovery Dev News:  FU https://www.youtube.com/live/jn4vJmNCjqE?si=wU8KsHQaSbwxx7VA&t=4101 PP2.0 Questions - blah blah Mandalay details Ascendancy update arriving October 22nd Discussion: Elite's greatest strength as a game is being ignored and stifled instead of fostered Attack on Shinrarta Dezhra ends with a fizzle: Why fDev still can't see what's so plain to us “What we're less clear on is how the aliens assign value to potential targets” what was the point of this line? CG misaligned with game mechanics it was entangled with Mechan's video about the spinning thargoids bug https://youtu.be/HjLZc5ik2XY?si=nUt0bmh5asCbPkDb PP 2.0 Questions: hardly worth reading https://youtu.be/gMisqY76xZ8?si=aURhaU74DvEvwq8l Majority of activities effect it (when pledged) Open only (knew that already) PP snapshot, 99% retention, you have to repledge, restart loyalty rewards (new system) One power at a time Power agents stacked but separate from the crime and punishment system New power: NL Hate's Waifu, Nakato Kaine - Alliance No system to remove a power emergently Removing link between powers and government type (eye roll) No direct BGS impact… (but obviously all your actions that impact PP also impact BGS so this seems like a insane thing to say) No way to impact PP without being pledged (couched in comments that  they want players to feel connected to it) Visible effects on the world? …….  Yes…… literally the only thing they extensively talked about already Player effort uncapped Balance small/large powers.  Large spread out, while small have some bonuses to even the field Mandalay: https://youtu.be/rzI88AoSn4I?si=26A-UFwVj-cqzeKF Core: size 5 but for size 4 life support Optionals: 3x1, 1x2, 2x3, 2x4, 1x5, 1x6 (!!!) HP: 4 medium, 2 small - pretty close grouping (Krait-like) Speed, maneuverable (good yaw), longest jump range Slowest SCO, best fuel and lowest turbulence Window in the floor - Ship Kits Community Corner: Buckyball race: Psykit designed it Ruby's Road in honor of Elite Dangerous's 40th (ruby) Anniversary - Starting in 40 Leonis, and taking you through Graill Redd, Ross 94, LTT 12787 and 35 Leonis. Point at some signs, buy some commodities, and deliver them back to 40 Leonis.  https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-rubys-road-triple-eight-championship-race-6.627944/

#252th for 19nd September, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) 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:  We won some, we lost some. We will attempt another push in Grom Space when our numbers are replenished but it may be futile because communism. We are landing in Calarum any day now. We will do nothing there and be retreated out in a week. 6A and 7A are in an overheating cycle.  But honestly everything is in maintenance mode until the Crisis in Shinrarta Dezra subsides. All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Thargoid Fleet Invades Shinrarta Dezhra - Shinies Fixed Medium AX Missile Rack (pre-engineered) High Capacity Magazine & Rapid Fire Fixed Large AX Missile Rack (pre-engineered) High Capacity Magazine & Rapid Fire Gimbal Medium AX Multi-cannon (pre-engineered) Overcharged & Autoloader Gimbal Large AX Multi-cannon (pre-engineered) Overcharged & Autoloader Heatsink Launcher (pre-engineered) Double capacity & Increased Reload Time  All Commanders will receive 2 of each module if the initiative reaches Tier 1 The Top 50% of contributors will receive 1 additional module of each type The Top 25% of contributors will receive 1 additional module of each type Thargoid war update: https://dcoh.watch/ Raijin has 1 alert, 4 invasions and 65 (20 Populated) controlled systems Cocijo has 1 alert, 3 invasions and 171 (24 Populated) controlled systems Dev News:  Happy Eliteaversary  Elite is the longest running game franchise in the guinness book of world records.  Discussion: Goids Community Corner: Buckyball race: Psykit designed it Ruby's Road in honor of Elite Dangerous's 40th (ruby) Anniversary - Starting in 40 Leonis, and taking you through Graill Redd, Ross 94, LTT 12787 and 35 Leonis. Point at some signs, buy some commodities, and deliver them back to 40 Leonis.  https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-rubys-road-triple-eight-championship-race-6.627944/

#252th for 19nd September, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) 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

#251 for 12rd September, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) 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:  Fighting for control of Soma Bunch of other wars and elections in our minor holdings Expanding back to Calarum from 7 Andromedae All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Be alert for counter attacks - Aden Tanner and Aegis seek relevancy.  Galnet News Digest - Aegis, Sirius and Azimuth Megaships are jumping 9/19/3310 -  V886 Centauri. 11 LY away from Shinrarta Dezra.  Thargoid war update: https://dcoh.watch/ Raijin has steadily depleted control. Down to 77  Squeeze…  2 new alerts and 5 new invasions -  Anti-Xeno Megaships Converge on Core System Dev News:  Paint Job sale - several skins that left the shop are back and ‘discounted 30% off' from the new normal Discussion: Community Corner: Buckyball race: Psykit has the next one which is set to start on the 20th

#250 for 5st September, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) 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:  All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Thargoid war update: https://dcoh.watch/ Raijin has steadily depleting control.  Squeeze…  Dev News:  Discussion: Podcast stats and info stuffs How did you weather the EDO launch “dark times”? Community Corner: Buckyball race: Zombaland! Has concluded https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-zombaland-triple-eight-championship-race-5.627461/

#249 for 29nd August, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) Squad Update:  War has begun in V2151 Cygni! We want to win it! 6A is going to expand! We are trying to guide it to land in Soma, please see the orders to help there. Balmus and HIP 4907 are needing boosting. There are multiple other conflict to get involved in if desired See orders for more detail, or ask one of the faction members in our discord.  All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/  Jerome Archer and Nakato Kaine Increase Supporters - TLDR: Jerome Archer think's he's hot s**t, he and Nakato Kaine want to take the democratic process out of democracy, The Federation remains annoying to all the other powers.  Thargoid war update: https://dcoh.watch/ Raijin has a ton of systems still and needs a lot of work.  Dev News:  PP 2.0 pushed to October (I literally know nobody who is surprised) no firm date yet MANDALAY - New Exploration ship from Zorgon Peterson (Mamba cockpit), according to Arf it should give the Exploroconda a run for it's money, according to Zac it should make the Asp Explorer obsolete.  She's a beauty! (New ship revealed--Mandalay) | Frontier Forums Community Corner: Buckyball race: Zombaland! https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-zombaland-triple-eight-championship-race-5.627461/ Youtuber doing Elite content! Gaming Snips and Bits: The Imperial Cutter - The Empire's Crowning Jewel [Elite Dangerous Ship Review] (youtube.com) New video about the Cutter, has lots of other videos about other ships in Elite as well, seems to be working his way through them. 

#248 for 22st August, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) 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:  Our friends in Terra Mater have requested help taking back their home planet, though the war will be over by the time you hear this, hopefully in their favor.  NLTT52560 we are still going for control, Raise that influence meter! Rebuilding is still going on elsewhere in screw space. As well as Preventative maintenance, though HIP 4907 and Kolyawa need it bad. There are several conflicts in progress as well if you need get your pew pew on. Our war priority is V2161 Cygni Or just go club the titan Thor All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Thargoid war update - Tri-power research into titan remains Kumo Crew Claims Responsibility for Nanomam 1 Explosion Thargoid war update: https://dcoh.watch/ Thor is been kilt-ed Raijin and Cocijo remain (Raijin likely next target) Dev News:  https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/just-about-elite-dangerous Community Corner: Buckyball race: Zombaland https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-zombaland-triple-eight-championship-race-5.627461/ Happy 500 Episodes, Lave Radio!

#247 for 15nd August, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) 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:  Our friends in Terra Mater have requested help taking back their home planet, though the war will be over by the time you hear this, hopefully in their favor.  NLTT52560 we are still going for control, Raise that influence meter! Rebuilding is still going on elsewhere in screw space. As well as Preventative maintenance, though HIP 4907 and Kolyawa need it bad. There are several conflicts in progress as well if you need get your pew pew on. Our war priority is V2161 Cygni Or just go club the titan Thor All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ 8-15-2024 -  Utopia Fails to Reinforce Research Archive Library 15 AUG 3310 Utopia's campaign in the Polevnic system has ended, with Pranav Antal announcing that it did not receive the desired quota of goods and samples. The requested deliveries of several types of commodities and encoded materials arrived at Tanner Settlement starport in the Polevnic system. The Guardians of Harmony, which managed the initiative, is now arranging payment on behalf of Antal for all pilots who took part. Apparently no one likes space hippies.  Thargoid war update: Thor is complete vulnerable Kill it KILL IT KEEL IT Dev News: Frontier Unlocked contained announcements and info https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/just-about-elite-dangerous Community Corner: http://buckyballracing.org.uk

#246 for 8st August, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) 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:  The wars without end are on hiatus. We're trying to build some distance between us and opponents in Darahk, Miola, Howard and Balmus. We're fighting for second in BD+67 1409 in the polls and on to control. We're pushing for control in NLTT 52560. There is a war in Yen Ti, not our highest priority, but we're happy to win. We're expanding out of 6A - Currently our target is Nedos Soon we will be moving to reclaim control of NLTT 1139 and G 218-5  Our new neighbors NuADI or the Squadron previously associated with PE are making an effort to get to know folks in the neighborhood. They're using V640 Cassiopeia as a staging ground for farming massacre missions in their space, they're planning on farming bounties sustainably.  Our other neighbors, the Hellssina Knights are keeping things stable on their front.  In other words thing are getting back to normal, and hopefully stay that way until PP 2.0 IF you are interested in BGS reach out to us in the LSN channel in our discord. A bunch of us love to talk BGS All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ 8-2-3310 - Assassination attempt on the Emperor in Cubeo 8-6-3310 - Aegis offers engineering rewards for participating in the clearing of control systems in the thargoid war, like Arx for killing titans.  8-7-3310 - The Type 8 Released - Better fuel efficiency than a Python Mk. II - also better looking. 8-8-3310 - Utopia is offering two CGs - Data mat deliveries of cracked industrial firmware, classified scan data banks and unexpected emission data along with a second CG requesting autofabricators, animal monitors and microcontrollers - insert Rocket Raccoon joke here. They are offering a Yellow Crypsis paint job for the Krait Mk. II to the top 50% of contributors. Unclear if there are any stoopid credit rewards as well, We're due for one of those.  Thargoid war update: Thor controls 4 systems We got an alert from the Pilots' Federation asking for help in taking out the last four systems.  Maybe Thor breaks a rule and becomes vulnerable before next Thursday? Who knows?  Dev News: Frontier Unlocked contained announcements and info Discussion:  Elite Dangerous | Type-8 Update (18.08) | Wednesday 7th August | Frontier Forums Type Upd8 Patch Notes    Partners get preview Type-8 from the 31st July (yesterday) (IT LOOKS AWESOME) Extra FU from gamescon - watch socials Community Corner: Buckey Ball - Race number 4 - Questing on Qixi by Clarrisa Au, coming later in July! http://buckyballracing.org.uk

#245 for 1st August, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) http://loosescrewsed.comJoin 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:  Old School Standing Orders are Back - streamlined and better than ever.  We're clearing out the conflicts from the ADI war well. We have some new conflicts that might be related to the fall out from our recent conflict with HK We're expanding out of 6A - Currently our target is Nedos, which is suboptimal, so we need raise the retreating faction there, and lower the influence of the lowest non native faction in Mezavini, so we land there instead. A lot of shit went down this week…Ole Bloomingwind will give a TLDR and where we go from here. This applies equally this week as last week.  After which Lark will give a funnier TLDR All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Thargoid war update: Thor controls 35 systems Two spire sites reactivated today (galnet) ( Aegis Confirm Reports of Thargoid Spire Reactivation - Elite Dangerous ) Dev News: Frontier Unlocked contained announcements and info Discussion:  Engineering rework Increase mat availability on grade 4 or 5 significantly increased from all known sources Dramatically, like from 6 to 9, up to 30 to 100 EDH too random (chart) EDO recipes made less expensive (chart) EDO all suits get increased capacity (chart) Reduced engineer unlock requirements (chart) They think it's close to right but will watch feedback as it goes to the players Additional changes/rebalance to thargoid war Contributions to retaking system will reward grade 4 and 5 mats Rewards determined by percentile of participation up to 120 mats(chart) Contributions do not reset each week, so even small gaming can compound Next update is “Type-8” Releasing 7th T8 Early access 3 months, same as before (major updates will have names now) Python mkII goes full release Includes engineering update Includes pre-builts Type-8 Standard Type-8 Stellar (Cooler paint job and modules) Passenger jump start - Beluga, luxury long range with Increased range SCO drive Bounty hunter jumpstart - Vulture, G1 weapons, G2 internals Additional paints and “fang” ship kit for P2 Partners get preview Type-8 from the 31st July (yesterday) (IT LOOKS AWESOME) Extra FU from gamescon - watch socials Community Corner: Buckey Ball - Race number 4 - Questing on Qixi by Clarrisa Au, coming later in July! http://buckyballracing.org.uk

#244 July 25th, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) http://loosescrewsed.comJoin 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:  A lot of shit went down this week…Ole Bloomingwind will give a TLDR and where we go from here.  All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Thargoid war update: Cleaning up the systems around Thor Thargsday Fun HIP 20024.Roelofs Horizons No missions or limpets but has repairs.  Carrier parking at Col 285 Sector JG-O c6-14. Dev News: Frontier Unlocked coming wednesday Discussion:  Community Corner: Buckey Ball - Race number 4 - Questing on Qixi by Clarrisa Au, coming later in July! http://buckyballracing.org.uk

#243 July 18th, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) http://loosescrewsed.comJoin 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:  Orders are locked down, so If you're interested in joining in the BGS fun, reach out to Nergal, Obl1v1ous, Hate, or Bloomingwind in the Discord All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Thargoid war update: Cleaning up the systems around Thor Dev News: Discussion: Community Goal - Deliver Aid for the Rhea Disaster that happened months ago! Titanium, Aluminium, Power Generators to Ito Orbital at Rhea - Vibrant Orange SRV skin for Tier 4 top 50%, size six corrosion resistant cargo rack for top 50% if tier 5 is achieved.  Community Corner: Buckey Ball - Race number 4 - Questing on Qixi by Clarrisa Au, coming later in July! http://buckyballracing.org.uk

#242 July 11th, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) http://loosescrewsed.comJoin 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:  Something something - Classified Orders are locked down, so If you're interested in joining in the BGS fun, reach out to Nergal, Obl1v1ous, Hate, or Bloomingwind in the Discord All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Thargoid war update: Indra FDGBs (Falls Down Goes Boom!) DBU (Done Blowed Up) It was slower than normal, but you've been lied to about why Dev News: Post 18.07 Update - Tracks Trigger Warning! Ram Tah has been hard at work continuing his investigations of the Anti-Guardian Zone deployed by Thargoids. His most recent breakthrough now allows all Guardian Modules to have the Anti-Guardian Zone Resistance modification applied to them, without penalty.  LIES!  All modules my Thicc Thargoid Booty! Discussion: Community Goal - Deliver Aid for the Rhea Disaster that happened months ago! Titanium, Aluminium, Power Generators to Ito Orbital at Rhea - Vibrant Orange SRV skin for Tier 4 top 50%, size six corrosion resistant cargo rack for top 50% if tier 5 is achieved.  Community Corner: Buckey Ball - Race number 4 - Questing on Qixi by Clarrisa Au, coming later in July!

#241 July 4th, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) http://loosescrewsed.comJoin 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:  Something something - Classified Something something - Pain in the neck - classified Thank you to all of our awesome pilots for their hard work in BGS. - Make sure you make time for other things - take a break when you need to. It's a game after all! Orders are locked down, so If you're interested in joining in the BGS fun, reach out to Nergal, Obl1v1ous, Hate, or Bloomingwind in the Discord All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site Aegis has continued to monitor the recently shifting Thargoid behavior and have confirmed a clear pattern. Expansion efforts have slowed in recent weeks, with experts theorizing that this change in the Thargoids was a precursor to a change in overall strategy. Aegis researchers have now gathered enough evidence to confirm a tactical shift. The Thargoids have adopted a more defensive stance, reinforcing their current position rather than expanding outward. They are also targeting and invading populated systems exclusively, sometimes without their normal scouting operations. Dr. Jeong-Hui Shing of the Holloway Bioscience institute offered the following view: “That lack of scouting is the most fascinating element of this change to me. A military man may claim it to be a desperate enemy lashing out at its opponent, but I see something deeper.” “Foregoing expansion to prioritize the defense of their remaining Titans is intelligent, not desperate. These attacks seem just as calculated: they are gathering data. Probing our defenses. Analyzing where their remaining resources may be best used...” As a tactical response, various organizations will be sending strike teams to designated counterstrike systems around the Titan with the least systems under Thargoid control. Where possible, these teams plan to reactivate a single port within each system to provide a forward operating base for anti-xeno operations. Pilots are being encouraged to take up arms and participate in the defense of these forward ports. Thargoid war update: It's INDRA-Pendence Day! Let Torpedoes Ring! Dev News: 18.07 Update - From Tracks' mouth to Art's Thicc Thargoid Booty https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-update-18-07-5th-july-2024.626390/ Release Schedule - Friday 5th July 2024 7AM UTC/8AM BST - Server off 11AM UTC/12PM BST - Servers back online* *Please be aware that these are approximate timings and as such are subject to change. Features of Note: Ram Tah has been hard at work continuing his investigations of the Anti-Guardian Zone deployed by Thargoids. His most recent breakthrough now allows all Guardian Modules to have the Anti-Guardian Zone Resistance modification applied to them, without penalty.  The reduction to Guardian weapon damage has been removed All weapons previously modified with the damage reducing modification have automatically received the improved modification The AX Chieftain prebuilt ship is now delivered with the improved modification Titan Multiplayer Improvements A number of improvements to Titan instance stability & improvements to the Titan venting cycle Reduced maximum number of Thargoid Ships within Titan instances Discussion: Buur 7/3 Video: Transition from Thargoid War to PP2.0 and future New Feature. (https://youtu.be/etpd98S3UMk?si=a1OU1ktrNFoueD9a) Community Corner: Coriolis.io is moving to new stewardship and being updated! Buckey Ball - Kevin the Stabber won the regulation race, Alec Turner number 2. Polar Bruski won the Unlimited race with an iEagle. Alec Turner second. Race number 4 - Questing on Qixi by Clarrisa Au, coming later in July!

#240 June 27st, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) http://loosescrewsed.comJoin 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:  THINGS (*no-things*) If you are the one causing the THINGS….Please join our discord and talk to us.  All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site Thargoid war update: Prepare to attack indra next week (take two) AX Combat test and review Dev News: Type-8 in-game video and configuration details revealed Stream highlight https://youtu.be/tQQsXwYiBmc?si=L7FUCPK479gtl-Es Discussion: How will the Type 8 change your life? T8 stats: Community Corner: Ground CZ night week after next! Date to be announced in Events Channel, stay tuned.  Coriolis.io is moving to new stewardship and being updated! Buckey Ball https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-pop-gun-buckyball-race-3-of-the-triple-8-championship.626068/ Happy birthday to the Buur Pit!

#239 June 20st, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) http://loosescrewsed.comJoin 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:  THINGS If you are the one causing the THINGS….Please join our discord and talk to us.  All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site Achilles Aerospace facility targeted by malicious agents TLDR version: Someone tried to break into Achilles Aerospace's manufacturing plant and got WTFBBQLOLed by their apparent “Robot Security”... https://elite-dangerous.fandom.com/wiki/Achilles_Corporation#cite_note-Crime_Wave-9 Dev News: Not a lot… Discussion: ROBOT SECURITY?! Community Corner: Ground CZ night Next week! Date to be announced in Events Channel, stay tuned.  Shout Outs: Rick F'ing Dalton for missions run and trade done.  Aisling Angels for CQC fun with Chig. Buckey Ball https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-pop-gun-buckyball-race-3-of-the-triple-8-championship.626068/

#238 June 13nd, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) 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:  Elections in Bagalis and Yen Ti Wars in Tamor, BD+44 4389 and Xians All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site Aegis Wary About Changing Thargoid Behaviour - is Aegis worry warts about the Thargoids being more defensive? Or is salvation going to make himself our daddy? De Caminha Station Has Been Successfully Reinforced - Pirate attack repelled and the Federation bestows the gift of acrylic paint. Thargoid War - http://dcoh.watch There are 4 Titans left.  AXI is focusing on Titan Indra next, but it is currently sitting at 65 controlled systems (down from 91 last week). Dev News: Thursday 6/6 Server-Side Patch Spire system spread pushback no will no longer target Alert systems Uninhabited Alert systems are now less challenging to contest Additionally, alternative activities to Orthrus hunting within these systems (e.g. escape pod rescues or interceptor hunting) have received significant boosts to war contribution. Basilisk, Medusa and Hydra interceptor types have received further boosts to war contribution Scout types have received a significant boost to war contribution Bug fixes: The spire system in Hyades Sector DX-H a11-1 incorrectly received spread pushback from another spire system. Spire systems should always be immune to any form of spread pushback, so this was unintentional. On the Thursday turn, Hyades Sector DX-H a11-1 will have 25% removed from progress, and 25% will be added to the next furthest system, Hyades Sector ST-Q b5-2 Discussion: Is Commander Mechan a terrible human being for killing ax pilots and why do you think he is? Or is he not because he's not because of the notness of him not being guilty morally? Mechan Trial: https://youtu.be/gLn3tkxLdNw?si=Et-kmlb1NaHefINk Community Corner: Ground CZ night.

#237 June 6nd, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) 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:  A Short message from our Admirals…: Loose Screws is at war. Our opponent is using a long time but inactive ally to attack Loose Screw space. This aggressor has ignored all our offers to communicate and parlay. I can only assume their role-play is to project evil. The good news, this has energized our BGS CMDRs and engaged our allies. We are in it for the long haul. Our final message to our faceless foe. We can not stop you from attacking our space but there is nothing you can do that we can not undo. Time is the real currency in this game and we have more of it than you. Elections in Bagalis, FF Andromedae, V2151 Cygni Wars in Tamor, Yemaia (not Yemi-ya-ya), Yen-Ti, Yingo Howard is under Infrastructure Failure, It's biggest needs to get out of that are Water Purifiers, Power Generators, and Mineral Extractors. Balmus, Xians, Uchagan need a little love All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Pirate Attack hits Fed System (CG): https://youtu.be/L0D1QxHtKk0?si=5FzhN-cvpy77ug60 Reward for this CG are some pretty cool paintjobs for either the Federal Gunship, or the Federal Corvette, it is also a great way to get some Fed rank if you need it.  Thargoid War - http://dcoh.watch With HADAD's recent explosion, there are 4 Titans left.  AXI is focusing Titan Indra is next, but it is currently sitting at 91 controlled systems. Selection for the trial of Commander Mechan for colluding with Thargoids, and crimes against humanity is currently still underway. Dev News: Last week, but still important: Type 8 REVEALED - It appears to be shaped like awesome, and is fueled by sweetness. Medium Sized SCO Friendly Reportedly we will be happy with the cargo space (Reportedly enough cargo space for Daxi's ego). Buur's Breakdown: https://youtu.be/u-y3EGPZZDs?si=Ogw2VXZSg7id3_RI  Thursday Server-Side Patch Spire system spread pushback no will no longer target Alert systems Uninhabited Alert systems are now less challenging to contest Additionally, alternative activities to Orthrus hunting within these systems (e.g. escape pod rescues or interceptor hunting) have received significant boosts to war contribution. Basilisk, Medusa and Hydra interceptor types have received further boosts to war contribution Scout types have received a significant boost to war contribution Bug fixes: The spire system in Hyades Sector DX-H a11-1 incorrectly received spread pushback from another spire system. Spire systems should always be immune to any form of spread pushback, so this was unintentional. On the Thursday turn, Hyades Sector DX-H a11-1 will have 25% removed from progress, and 25% will be added to the next furthest system, Hyades Sector ST-Q b5-2 Discussion: Is Commander Mechan a terrible human being for killing ax pilots and why do you think he is? Community Corner: Buckey Ball recap New Video from Cmdr Dituri How to Unlock the FEDERAL CORVETTE! | Elite Dangerous Guide 2024 (youtube.com) Yamiks re-surfaces with more Elite bashing disguised as a how-to video: https://youtu.be/iaeD2x0OOEQ?si=7P88ey-IzPzxXTjh  Hawkes Gaming back making Elite videos: https://youtu.be/XlojxpWja_c?si=Cjdn_7VM3FBZIKyy