Lave Radio: an Elite Dangerous podcast

Predictably, the crew try and fail to temper their expectations when it comes to a teased vehicle.

Links:
“Elite Dangerous:Command Deck – First Look” by ED: Command Deck – https://youtu.be/rsarxoam6lQ
“Elite: Dangerous – From The Past to Infinity” by SpaceBear – https://youtu.be/TSgezxUL7SI
“Elite Dangerous – The BEST Space Sim in 2026?” by LT Gaming – https://youtu.be/gl1b_EGzwTg
Inara squadron changes – https://inara.cz/elite/board-thread/1/493211/#forumpost493211
Commander Picard celebrates 3,500 days in space! – https://x.com/MissionFarsight/status/2084023986271187434
“New Vessel – It has legs?!” by Nicey – https://niceygy.net/posts/20...

Nitpicks and quibbles, we’ve all got them. We explore your Elite Dangerous wants.

Links:

Chris Mk IV’s interview with Special Effect at Edinburgh Zoo – https://blackdiamondfm.com/localnews/specialeffects-av1-robot-creates-a-wild-day-out-from-afar

“SRV vs Nomad Exo-bio Showdown” by Kryten – https://youtu.be/ewZ20AskeoY

“Kestrels in High Intensity CZ” by The Buur Pit – https://youtu.be/ki65TrY7ujM

Elite Racers discord: https://discord.com/invite/cvZKNvvj2g

In a 2 and a half Dodec long stream, the crew plan for their next trip to Colonia.

Links:
Epic Launcher Update Info – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-epic-launcher-update.646333/
“Trench Turner | Sub-light space racing | Elite Dangerous” by Osiliran – https://youtu.be/nr55KLZXV0w
“Full yearly report after living on a single moon for 12 months” by CMDR Lysander666
https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1uz6jqy/full_yearly_report_after_living_on_a_single_moon/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nkydqRha-yUzk0U7wzoGTMCrpcbAQCJjPkldUvKA_5w/edit?tab=t.0
“Dodec primary speedrun: 36 minutes!” by Q...

We talk about our wants for a missing Summer vessel and talk about all the goings on from the last week in Elite Dangerous, while Ben tries to search for the rear entrance.

Links:
“How to Quickrun SOLO Operations in 12 min in Elite Dangerous the fast, quick and easy way tutorial” by Atlas Rand Gaming – https://youtu.be/UZ_GtQyLiBY
“Firestorm Rescue Operations Solo – Easy – Elite Dangerous” by Slamscape-X – https://youtu.be/t-x9DH0-UeA
“VRFLO Elite dangerous Odyssey Ultimate VR guide – Get the Best graphics, performance and On-foot VR!” by VRFlorian – https://yout...

Whilst the Welsh Contingent enjoy nice cool beers in Scotland the rest of us melt in Operational Bugs and Nomadic Flowers

Links:

Elite Dangerous – 4.4.0.2 Update Notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-4-0-2

“Record Breaking Mountain? My First Biologic Trip with the Nomad” by Commander Exorcist – https://youtu.be/5FCfsRfDgNg

“The NEW NOMAD Flight Review!! | An Elite Dangerous FA-OFF Pilot’s FIRST Impression!” by CMDR Evie Mae – https://youtu.be/u9z0XCtrzp4

E:D Black Box by Cmdr Ka0s – https://edblackbox.com/guides/index.html

Too...

The crew chat about their experiences on the Partner Preview server, we give away a nomad to a lucky live listener with thanks to Frontier, and we find out what you're looking forward to!

Links:
Patch Notes - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-operations-update-notes.648012/
THE GREATEST SPACE SIM?” by Scott Gust - https://youtu.be/NqVdLCzSv94
“Solo Hard Operation: Terminal Prosecution” by Alswulf - https://youtu.be/jrnRzhlzu7Q
“Operations Preview - Biohazard Takedown Solo Run!” by Commander Exorcist - https://youtu.be/8ELjBMB1Ysw
Cmdr Lysander666's year on one planet - h...

The Orange Sidewinder crew struggle through the heat for a discussion about the Nomad and your feelings about operations!

Links:
“o7 Debrief” by MidnightWraith – https://oernster.github.io/o7Debrief/
“EDColonisationAsst” by MidnightWraith – https://oernster.github.io/EDColonisationAsst/

We finally get to your thoughts about what each Operation might look like!

Links:

Frontier FY26 trading update presentation – https://cms-cdn.zaonce.net/2026-06/frontier-fy26-trading-update-presentation.pdf

JWE3 Rebirth Expansion – https://store.steampowered.com/app/4131670/Jurassic_World_Evolution_3_Rebirth_Expansion/#app_reviews_hash

Chaos Gate Deathwatch – https://store.steampowered.com/app/3010270/Warhammer_40000_Chaos_Gate__Deathwatch/

LouisH99’s amazing day/night calculator – https://eddaynight.de/

“Trailblazers: 1 (ish) Years on” by Nicey – https://niceygy.net/posts/2026/trailblazers-1-ish-years-on/

Project Galtea News update – https://news.projectgaltea.org/

The crew finally have the chance to sit down and discuss Operations, voicing their predictions, thoughts and concerns.

Links
“DISTANT WORLDS 3 – #15 – The End – speech and fireworks” by Lolof-gaming – https://youtu.be/Ij2o0hvciUU
“Tech Demo – Virtual Motion Control” by Beaucoup Fish – https://youtu.be/gKk_0x3IhAo
“Distant Worlds 360” by Beacoup Fish – https://youtu.be/opMlyPJ71dA
“Project Icarus: Ship Interiors – June 2026 update” by Elite Dangereuse – https://youtu.be/VJ7JiTOnc00
“Elite Dangerous Sci-Fi inspired ship computer | Elite Intel v1” by Sudo Krondor – https://youtu.be/QUfPQMGw2iE
“What Elite Intel Can (and Can’t) Do – Q&A + Pro Tips”...

The crew chat about the latest news – the Nomad is coming to Elite with the Operations update!

Links
Carrier TV galactic Bulletin https://carriertv.buanzo.org/news/
CMDR Precambrian Mollusc “Distant Worlds 3 Science Summary – You’re still here? Go home, it’s over.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjGEesXwBLo
Scraps of Reality “Sidewinder Hutton Run” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtq1caiC2og
“The Nomad: A New direction for Elite” from Nicey – https://niceygy.net/posts/2026/the-nomad-a-new-direction-for-elite/

DW3 is over! The boys are back in the bubble and psykit spends some time grilling them on their adventures.

Links:

May Dev log – https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/elite-dangerous-may-dev-log-2026

Operation Warbucks – https://tiltify.com/+operations-warbucks-eradicoiding-cancer/profile

“GALNET NEWS: Lady Zi & The Consortium” by The Buur Pit – https://youtu.be/BzZCRvXQlo8

“White Paper – Void Hearts and the Heart of the Galaxy Expedition – IGAU” by Cmdr XOR and the Intergalactic Astronomical Union – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/white-paper-void-hearts-and-the-heart-of-the-galaxy-expedition-igau.646975/

“Distant Worlds 3 Slander” by Orbital Potato – http...

The crew discuss Operations, Dodecs and fantasise about the happy endings they might get.

Links
Frontier Trading Update – https://otp.tools.investis.com/clients/uk/frontier_developments_plc/rns/regulatory-story.aspx?cid=1725&newsid=2056042
Operation Warbucks – https://tiltify.com/+operations-warbucks-eradicoiding-cancer/profile
Furthest From Sol Record – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/posts/10817621
Project Galtea Dodec Building Record – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/posts/10817621
Project Galtea Dodec Station Build World Record Video – https://youtu.be/0E5YRh3CutA
“BNE: COLOUR OUT IN SPACE part 9 – The Gyre Trees” by Inf Whale – https://youtu.be/5dVEhmvluLE
...

The crew talk about burning stations and how they’ve changed, and contemplate the new information about Operations.

Links:

“The Peduncle Tree Cloud” by BeetleJude – https://youtu.be/dkQ7YOmmStE

“Operation Warbucks” – https://tiltify.com/+operations-warbucks-eradicoiding-cancer/profile

“Why Commanders Quit Elite Dangerous(And Don’t Come Back)” by Midnite Black – https://youtu.be/eiYxH4KN27g

“To All Commanders – Introducing the NEW Standalone (Prototype) Elite Dangerous Control Module” by Fun of Flying – https://youtu.be/PZnwrgdtFqk

“Stranded outside of our Galaxy and rescued by DW3 – Using VR to see one of lif...

We have burning station rescues! The crew are excited about this.

Links:
Operations Update – https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/update-operations?utm_source=forums&utm_medium=community&utm_campaign=ed_ongoing&utm_content=ed_operations_update
Patch Notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-3-3-0
CmdrGolgafunkin’s DW3 racing livestream: “Elite Dangerous Ep16 Throttle Therapy” – https://youtu.be/EOCkqu7750o
Original bubble time trials from StardustBrothers – https://frinkbottle.uk/TimeTrials/
At a glance leaderboards from Duck – https://leaderboard.shangtai.net/
Race visualiser from Duck – https://raceviz.shangtai.net/
Latest “Elite Dangerous Time Trial...

It’s another slow news week as the crew talk about everything that’s happened in the last two weeks.

Links:
Elite Dangerous Lore Explorer – https://elitedangereuse.github.io/LoreExplorer/
Frontier Astro – FrontierAstro.co.uk
The Making of Type 7th Heaven – https://youtu.be/ov_ByQGnrJ4
ToCoSo patreon – https://www.patreon.com/c/tocosomusic/home
“Elite Dangerous / Distant World Legacy Tour” by Juseppe’s World – https://youtu.be/Sv01soS7lm0
“Elite Dangerous in VR Did Something I Didn’t Expect” by Midnite Black – https://youtu.be/ZTcrrGayyiI
“Elite Dangerous: They always know” by The High Wake –...

The crew talk about the CG and play the waiting game for any more information about operations, no seriously, any more. Please.

Community Corner
“The Rise and Fall of the Guardians” by Xpeigh - https://youtu.be/9uq2h1rSBXI
“The CAMERA SUITE | Elite Dangerous: How We Film Stuff” by The Buur Pit - https://youtu.be/oFiW5EnF1So
“How to Make Exobiology Faster and More Profitable” by Mile13 Gaming - https://youtu.be/0ZBS2DzQz-o
“Distant Worlds 3 Interview with Karnath & Andrew Gaspurr” by Digmbot -
https://youtu.be/xhgKQK2dTsM
“Starship Rac...

The crew talk about what is going on with “Big Bill” and make their predictions, around some topical tangents.

Community Corner:

The Buckyball Racing Club presents: Prison Circuit (20th – 30th March 3312) – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-prison-circuit-20th-30th-march-3312.646130/

u/SonOfASeaGherkin has built a sidewinder and an eagle at 1:1 scale in Minecraft – https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraftbuilds/comments/1s20grh/i_built_the_sidewinder_a_ship_from_elite/ https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1s2jayn/i_built_the_eagle_at_11_scale_in_minecraft/

u/Modemus as...

The crew get together to discuss your predictions for the feature reboot later this year.

Community Corner:
“ALONE - Deep in the Black Episode 17” by Commander Meek - https://youtu.be/pybq_QKH8ic
"DISTANT WORLDS 3 - #7 - The Guardian of the Twins” by Lolof Gaming - https://youtu.be/NmrlcTO-MpE
“DW3 Rendezvous Rally 8” by Alexandre - https://youtu.be/SdH0erDXDiw
“Elite: Dangerous - Resilience” by Crimson Kaim -
https://youtu.be/5ixpIuDni5w
“MK2 Modules: Where is the line?” by Nicey -
https://niceygy.net/2026/mk2-modules-where-is-the-line/
“Elite Dangerous | Wh...

In a very speculative show, the crew discuss bobbleheads and the potential for Mk II modules.

Community Corner:
“Elite Dangerous – Kestrel Mk2 PVP Build” by Nug – https://youtu.be/yV-MpfpN-LM
“ELITE DANGEROUS – DISTANT WORLDS 3 – #6 – Veil’s Ember” by Lolof Gaming – https://youtu.be/G7LkWNoWefI
“Mind The Gap Time Trial – DW3” by Chimes – https://youtu.be/UG1VoN-mrtw
ECM – https://elitecommunitymeet.info

With a bit of a quiet news week, we speculate on vessels, and Colin learns what happens if you play with it too much.

Lave Radio vs Loose Screws:

Catch up on the show – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glzkpGsurj0&t=2627s

Donate to Special Effect here – https://tilt.fyi/GJSMaYpi86

Development News:

Frontier Bluesky – https://bsky.app/profile/frontierdev.bsky.social

Community News:

“What could a BGS update contain?” by Nicey – https://niceygy.net/2026/what-could-a...

The Kestrel has been released, we have a debut of a track from ToCoSo for Gameblast, and we talk about the update!

Development News:
Kestrel Mk II promo video – https://youtu.be/6070dkRUKMg
Patch notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes

GAMEBLAST:
Lave Radio vs Loose Screws tiltify link – https://tilt.fyi/GJSMaYpi86
Special Effect Website – https://www.specialeffect.org.uk
Bluesky – https://bsky.app/profile/specialeffect.org.uk
Discord – https://discord.com/invite/69dQEmkxX2

Community News:
MetaElite in PC Gamers – https://www.pcgamer.com/games/mmo/metaelite-inte...

We’re had access to the Kestrel Mk II as part of the partner program, and we have feelings about it. We also discuss the Devlog and everything that is coming this year.

Community News
Register to be a surveyed CMDR – https://forms.gle/ChB1xbGyDdcRqAZ76
“DevLog Decompiled 02/26 – HOW many ships?” – by Nicey – https://niceygy.net/2026/02/17/devlog-decompiled-02-26/
The Federal Times –
https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteArcher/comments/1r3ycbe/cyber_alert_federation_empire_both_rocked_by/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share...

We read some community submitted Galnet suggestions and fall into a world of innuendo and insults – it’s like we’ve never been away!

Community News:

Lave Radio vs Loose Screws Family Fortunes surveyed CMDR sign up form – https://forms.gle/ChB1xbGyDdcRqAZ76

“The New Caledonian Clarion February 5th 3312” by ChickenCowGod – https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1qwnbfc/the_new_caledonian_clarion_february_5th_3312/

“The 7 Deadly Sins Of Elite Dangerous” by Midnight Black – https://youtu.be/HGO-bvXZSz8

“DW3 – Tartarus’s Inferno – TIMELAPSE” by Malyda Sunstrider – https://youtu.be/m89pw0dTBbY

What defines good PvP and bad PvP? The crew is determined to find out in this week’s episode.

Community News:
“It’s Okay to Take A Break From Your Favorite Game” by Loot and Grind – https://youtu.be/Aai1I10XNi4
“Distant Worlds 3 – Week 1 in photos” by Mr Bishb0sh – https://youtu.be/CmglQwWZAww
“Very Close Arrival…” by Cmdr Reggit – https://youtu.be/nweHzAetDZw
“Le Monde de la Mort – Exploration Distant Worlds 3 (Elite Dangerous timelapse)” by Siegfried Origin – https://youtu.be/V0GE83KMfY0
“Elite Dangerous – Distant Worlds 3 Waypoint – Monde de la Mort / World of the Dead” by Cmdr Fey Sky...

Distant Worlds 3 has set off, two of the crew are on board… sort of, but we have a show to do!

Development News

H1 FY26 Financial Results – https://cms-cdn.zaonce.net/2026-01/frontier-h1-fy26-results-presentation.pdf

Community News

“The Contubernium (edition 36)” – https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1qco1nn/ncn_presents_the_contubernium_edition_36_getting/

“Club Neverest” – https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1qda1i6/club_neverest_wants_you_to_climb_mountains_and_do/

Club Neverest Discord https://discord.gg/34wbF9zEFj

The crew talk about their expectations for the upcoming Distant Worlds 3 expedition.

Community Corner
“3311: In Review” by Nicey – https://niceygy.net/2025/12/30/3311-in-review/
Mandalay planetary descent Blender animation by Ryferion –https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1q61dd7/made_a_short_mandalay_animation/
Beautiful 3D printed Lakon Type-8 by SecretHot8057 –https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1q8ntty/3d_printed_lakon_type8_transporter/
“Multi-cannon 1” by eVa (Shoutout by Paperri) – https://youtu.be/ij2KeSjs9VU
“Buur’s roadtrip #3 – Dav’s Hope” – https://youtu.be/1MaH7hxqS78
“Elite Dangerous Dispatch | January 12, 3312” by Digmbot – https://youtu.be/pO...

We're back! It's 3312 and the crew speculate what could be coming in the coming year, and discuss your speculations as well!

Development News
Charlie Hall article with executive producer Gauthier Verquerre and Curtis Griffiths - https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/news/2025-was-huge-for-elite-dangerous-here-s-what-2026-has-to-offer

Community News
“Elite Dangerous - Voyage” by Nug - https://youtu.be/3-ieJ00nNO0
“Elite Dangerous - Distant Worlds (cinematic)” by AuraxisAnimus - https://youtu.be/lzgrAnShP1c
“We Need To Talk About The New Ships” by Loot And Grind - https://youtu.be/6rXPOeByTp8
“Elite Is Empty, And Tha...

It’s the last show of 2025/3311! A packed crew discuss their personal highlights of the last year – Happy Holidays everyone!

Development News
Holiday post – https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/holidays-2025-festive-event-paint-jobs-and-more

Community News
(Alec’s top ten of the community this year!)
ToCoSo and High Wake (Don’t Forget Your Limpets) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIzLe8sJ6Ig
Aitolu’s Isinona inspired series – https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW_5BeT-CR_d6n-bCGzmCx_eIgptoRtpD
Elite Dangerous Fan Trailer by CMDR Fey Sky – https://youtu.be/GKxIxLe5h0g
Just about – Th...

There’s been an overhaul to the Elite on Foot Combat, and we have thoughts!

Community News
DW3’s Launch Site – https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1pguc37/followup_we_did_it_a_t3_planetary_port_in_1hr/
Project Galtea – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/project-galtea-long-distance-colonization-project.643888/ https://projectgaltea.org/
“Elite Dangerous | Did They Fix On Foot Combat?” by Digmbot – https://youtu.be/Llpg__QB56E
“Sol to Colonia Caspian Speed Run (39m 55s)” by CMDR Steve Falken – https://youtu.be/3b9-0LWYzlg
“Joining the war for HIP 87621 – Elite Dangerous...

The Caspian Explorer is out! We’ve had a good chance to fly it and have thoughts! Also, Ben blows and Colin plays with himself.

Development News:
Caspian Explorer Update Patch Notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-3-0-0

Community Corner:
Update on sniped systems returned to rightful owners – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/a-number-of-previously-claimed-systems-were-made-available-again.643514/
“The Long Break (inspired by CMDR Sulu’s Story)” by The High Wake – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ayb3CKhLjs
“This is EDGIS – The Fast Elite Dangerous Explorer Tool” by Elite Dangereuse – https://youtu.be/JKNaHRLdb6s

It’s time to catch up on your questions of the week from the last two week! What did you think of the Dodec and the Operations announcement?

Development News
Dev Blog – https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/november-dev-blog

Community News
COL 285 Water Bubble – https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1p3m5nj/the_water_bubble_system_sniping_map_updates_and/
DW3 Launch site competition – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/foundations-of-a-journey-scout-out-the-dw3-launch-site-and-make-history.643337/
AI fan comic – The Glow by Luvenstein – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/fan-comi...

The crew discuss Radicoida Unica, Operations, and Colin rolls a critical fail for internet connectivity.

Development News:
Balancing Update – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-update-on-balancing-changes-to-system-development.643111/#post-10742026
Vote for Frontier in the Simulation/Strategy in The Game Awards – https://thegameawards.com/

Community Corner:
“Player made outpost Orbiting a Black Hole” by CrazyHank – https://youtu.be/7IGXE8-0zQ0
“The Official Distant Worlds 3 Podcast | Episode 03 – MetaElite” by Distant Radio 3305 – https://youtu.be/TkP0uW5gBR4
“A Forest (an Elite Dangerous SRV hoon around HIP 87621 2 b a)” by Alec – https://youtu.be/_ctpSmY91fo<...

There’s been a new update which includes the Dodec and Colonisation changes we’re disappointed by, but some of the other stuff is getting us going!

Development News
Update Notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes

Community Corner
The Winged Hussars – https://www.thewingedhussars.com/en
“An Elite Adventure” by VRFlorian – https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwSSMXOUo_5WDm_XKg4nBrtD9ysTsuZ_S
“The Big 12 in the Big 25 | Elite Dangerous Powerplay” by Xpeigh – https://youtu.be/YBY1ulYmt4I
New Buckyball Race – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-mountains-of-madness-13th-24th-november-3311.642860/

Frontier have given us all so much to talk about we’ll be chatting about this for weeks!

Development News
November Developer Log: https://youtu.be/e6kQYtfz1sk?si=gkW1ejrq7amdroO4
Frontier’s Odyssey Guide: https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/odyssey-guide

Community Corner
Élite Dangereuse :
“3 Years of Élite Dangereuse, by the numbers”
https://www.patreon.com/posts/3-years-of-elite-142719717?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_fan&utm_content=web_share
“This Nov 7–8: we’re going live to celebrate 3 years of Élite Dan...

It’s Halloween week! We’re talking about our favourite spooky things that are in Elite!

Community Corner:
“The Endless | Out There Series Finale” by Commander Exorcist https://youtu.be/70aXDAjIPrE
“Alzo 40_#5” by Alzo Music https://youtu.be/HCqrFNigIFI

“Distant Worlds 3 Training Expedition – HR 6164 Mass Jump” by tomcat
https://youtu.be/m17torGEtoI

“Elite Dangerous Distant Worlds 3 prelude: high-G exercise event mass jump 1” by ASmallerMolecule https://youtu.be/zEdBS1tmOOA

“DW3 | High Gravity Training Exercise | Launch Day” by Cmdr Dr. Nagi https://www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxK8fV...

Colin is back and he has notes about the last show! We’re discussing what we’d love to see as the new feature at the end of the year.

Community Corner:
The Official Distant Worlds 3 Podcast – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juMMw4rpxBs
Elite Dangerous Colonization Mega Guide – Version 2.0.0 by Cmdr Mechan – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-colonization-mega-guide-version-2-0-0-released.642317/
Phantom Explorers Monthly August/September double feature by Mint_the_Mighty – https://phantomexplorers.wixsite.com/phantom-explorers-1/post/august-september-2025-double-feature
“3rd Party Tools and Apps” by The Buur Pit – https://www.youtube.com/wa...

The crew discuss back to back CGs, and predict what Frontier could surprise us with in the final new feature of the year.

Community Corner:
Alec’s interesting colonisation systems thread – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/alecs-guide-to-interesting-colonisation-systems-and-stations.638893/
“Heart in the Infinite | Out There” by Commander Exorcist – https://youtu.be/Z3nmL-Gnuo8
“A Friendly Canyon Race in The Fatherhood Squadron” by DangerPencil – https://youtu.be/aHD6VREuHn0
“A Beginner’s Guide to Elite Dangerous in 2025” by Dituri’s Elite
https://youtu.be/f-eETEUQ8-Y
“Sideshow” by Commander Tommen – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqGsnLqzkNe9eyl...

Alec’s been playing with his ring so much we might need to stage an intervention, but in the meantime we’ll talk about your suggestions for the final ship of the year.

Development News

Colonisation Stats – https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1974523433598779657

Galaxy Percentage Explored – https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1973793885731119491

Community Corner

Colonisation stats from Ian Doncaster – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/colonisation-statistics.641952/

“Mission Farsight, day 3,200” by Commander Picard – https://x.com/MissionFarsight/status/1975377074446573582

“A Beginner’s Guide to COLONISATION!” by...

The crew discuss the Type-11 prospector update and sing the praises of this entirely bonkers ship, while Ben pines for more back door access.

Development News
Type-11 Prospector Update Notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-2-1-0
Type-11 Prospector Page – https://www.elitedangerous.com/prospector
Frontiers Getting Started Guide – https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/getting-started-elite-dangerous

Community News
imgur access – https://help.imgur.com/hc/en-us/articles/41592665292443-Imgur-access-in-the-United-Kingdom
Canonn have colonised Shepherd’s Warning in Synuefai ZL-O b51-0 – https://edastro.com/gec/view/112
“Elite’s New Event Could Lead To Somethin...

On a week full of anticipation, the crew discuss what they think could be lurking in HIP 87621.

Development News:
Type 11 Galactic Edition – https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/type-11-galactic-edition
(Other Frontier Game) Planet Coaster 2 Sorcery Pack DLC – https://www.planetcoaster.com/dlc/sorcery-pack

Community News:
“All Ships Reviewed 2025” by Infer A Good Time – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI6FFQ2tcfI
Chiggy Von Rictoffen RIP – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/end-of-the-road.308075/page-60#post-10706275
“The INSANE Real Size of the ANACONDA” by MT Major – https://yout...