Elite Dangerous Galnet News Feedhttps://www.elitedangerous.com/galnet-rssen67f7a9292ded15dd2608ec05 The governing faction of the Dhan system has called for support in fending off a spike in local piracy.
Harald Gomes, head of security for the Dhan Empire League, spoke to local reporters:
“It’s becoming obvious that pirates are growing bolder in recent weeks. We’ve received alarming frequent reports of attacks and looting throughout our system’s many planetary rings – icy rings in particular. Our security forces are overwhelmed, and the Imperial navy is occupied in other areas. So, we’re asking for help.”
While piracy hotspots are not unusual, the situation in Dhan has drawn interest due to rumours that Gutamaya analysts have arrived in the system to track the performance of any newly released Corsair vessels used in the fighting.
Dhan Empire League has offered extra rewards to independent combat pilots willing to eliminate criminals and collect bounties in Dhan, after registering at Kidd Station in advance.]]>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:29:28 +010067f7a8e6adac25c1e80fd387 Battlefield reporters for the Chi Eridani Herald state that the Jerome Archer group emerged victorious, scoring a higher number of confirmed victories in the area.
A spokesperson for Jerome Archer provided the following to the Herald:
“It's obvious that this outcome proves the strong influence and military might of Jerome Archer’s supporters in Chi Eridani. Hopefully this leads to a widespread acceptance of the benefits and protection that Archer’s leadership can bring to the system.”
Those who took part in the conflict for either side can now collect their rewards.
Jerome Archer supporters can collect their rewards at Steve Masters starport.
Denton Patreus supporters can collect their rewards at the Evanescent Dusk megaship.]]>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:29:28 +010067f5119a6920279fc904ab53 In a statement marking the occasion, Gutamaya's lead engineer Ines Allende remarked:
"Today marks a significant milestone for Gutamaya. The Corsair blends our customary elegant design with exceptional multipurpose capability, fulfilling the diverse demands of modern pilots."
“With a balanced hardpoint configuration, substantial cargo capacity, powerful thrusters and four utility slots, this vessel adapts beautifully for trading, combat, and exploration roles.”
The Corsair is Gutamaya’s first commercially available multirole ship which forgoes any Imperial Navy rank requirement. It offers versatility in a medium-sized ship classification, making it viable for trading with outposts inaccessible to larger Imperial vessels.
Princess Aisling Duval, present at Gutamaya’s launch event in Capitol, expressed satisfaction with the Corsair's reception: "This magnificent ship represents the Empire's commitment to innovation, while honoring our people’s aesthetic tastes. I am in awe of Gutamaya’s continued dedication to excellence and will be adding a Corsair to my personal fleet."
The Corsair is available for exclusive purchase initially and will transition to standard shipyard inventories at a later date.]]>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:29:28 +010067ee69c33742ec23d3012439 Several incidents have occurred between supporters of Shadow President Jerome Archer and Senator Denton Patreus of the Empire. The former group blames the latter for trying to subvert Federal governance of the system.
Vox Galactica spoke to a representative for Jerome Archer’s power base in Chi Eridani:
“Recent interactions with these Imperial troublemakers have been challenging, to say the least. But we didn't expect them to flood the system in such large numbers! As such they should be treated as a hostile invading force. Patreus’s proxy squadrons must be driven out to solidify Jerome Archer’s position as the key figurehead of Chi Eridani.”
Meanwhile, a representative of the Imperial agents also provided a statement:
“Federal political complacency is to blame for growing calls for the Empire’s grace. Denton Patreus is a man of honour and discipline - traits the Federation often lacks. We simply intended to demonstrate how effective a strong inspiration can be, but came under attack from Archer’s mob. We have the right to defend ourselves.”
Both factions have called for combat pilots to sign up to the ongoing conflict:
Jerome Archer supporters can register at Steve Masters starport.
Denton Patreus supporters can register at the Evanescent Dusk megaship.]]>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:29:28 +010067ea9e6ac940dbf13c0efc35 Gutamaya's event was attended by over a thousand prominent engineers, senators, press members and other notable individuals. Princess Aisling Duval and her cousin, Lucretia Roche-Duval, were the guests of honour.
Positive reviews of the Gutamaya Corsair’s public unveiling have been published in several outlets across the Empire already.
"The Corsair’s specifications showed a promising mix of straight-line speed and large cargo capacity, making it ideal for traders who value efficient travel times,” said Eugine Varrik of the Imperial Herald. “The sleek design employs Gutamaya’s famous curves – attendees were queueing up with their blinks to take the perfect selfie.”
“What impressed me was the flexibility of the Corsair’s internal components,” said Miyu Azusa for Eye on Achenar. “With the right modules this vessel could adapt well to any pilot profession. All while enjoying a classic Imperial aesthetic, of course!”
The Gutamaya Corsair is a medium-sized vessel, notable for being the first multipurpose Gutamaya ship which will be commercially available to pilots outside of the Imperial Navy.]]>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:29:28 +010067e13bff79257233740c8fb3 Brewer Corporation has received numerous requests for support from the station’s residents and is mobilising to correct the station’s violent and turbulent movement. The operation is currently undergoing careful planning to ensure the orbit is not destabilized further into catastrophe, and is expected to take several weeks to accomplish.]]>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:29:28 +010067daae63b9117f320c06b234 Described as ‘colonisation support hubs,’ the Trailblazer fleet provides a bespoke trade market focused on colonisation materials and goods. The first wave of independent colonisation efforts has been described as ‘overwhelmingly popular’ by Brewer COO Mark Rennik.
The fledgling public arm of Brewer’s claim management service has been inundated with requests, and Rennik confirmed that the number of claims had proved challenging. “The speed at which new systems have been settled and expanded is frankly astonishing,” Rennik said in a recent interview, “and I'm delighted that so many pioneers have taken full advantage of this opportunity.”
The Trailblazer fleet has been deployed to the following star systems:
Trailblazer Dream - HIP 90578
Trailblazer Song - Orgen
Trailblazer Wish - Bletii
Trailblazer Star - 34 Omicron Cephei
Trailblazer Promise - Klikis
Trailblazer Faith - Ngobe
Trailblazer Echo has returned to the Minerva system.]]>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:29:28 +010067d1cb963e704d1aaa0e2ef9 Harlow Nassry of the Federal Times wrote that “the raw potential of these new ports and settlements has inspired migration, with a notable number of displaced refugees from Sol boarding colony ships to start fresh.”
Colm Tornquist of the Imperial Herald noted the “considerable opportunity offered by Brewer Corporation’s support system for independent system colonisation,” remarking that “these fledgling populations are potential candidates to accept the Empire’s benevolence.”
Meanwhile, Irfan Karim of the Alliance Tribune suggested the “commercial enterprise offered by these system architects is truly impressive. One wonders just how far this new frontier will expand, given the industrial potency of these trailblazing communities.”
Brewer Corporation has released the official figures on the initial colonisation rush:
26,684 Claims have been made
13,165 Systems have been colonised
24,037 New starports and outposts have been built
14,216 Surface installations have been established
983,599,593 Units of cargo have been delivered to construction sites]]>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:29:28 +010067c9b553f617e6113c0c5d24 Thanks to the efforts of independent pilots ferrying shipments to Minerva, a total of 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.”
The Trailblazer megaships are expected to be deployed in the coming weeks.
Participants can now collect their rewards from the initiative.]]>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:29:28 +010067beec146cddf72604083827 While colonisation technology has existed for over a millennium, a formal claim and colony establishment process for individuals, communities and minor factions has not previously been available. Analysts consider this a moment of historical significance, as viable colony targets will not be dictated by large corporations or superpower governments.
CEO Madelyn Teague shared her enthusiasm at a gala event in Minerva, covered by Vox Galactica:
“The sheer potential of this process is staggering. I’m delighted that the move towards widespread, community-led expansion was so eagerly endorsed by all three superpowers. System colonisation contacts will be available on starports to facilitate the initial work on a claimed system.”
“This is an exciting time, and I can't wait to see how the next few months unfold. Particularly when the latest additions to Brewer Corporation’s Trailblazer fleet are finished next week. That initiative is still ongoing at Starlace Station, by the way!”
Those looking to begin a new colony are advised to purchase and prepare a suitable transport vessel, as considerable resources are needed to establish a new port in a claimed system.]]>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:29:28 +010067bdccebab9eb8fe8101be5d His latest survey of system populations suggests the following five powers enjoy the largest sphere of influence:
Rank 1: Edmund Mahon – 1,431 systems
Rank 2: Aisling Duval – 1,410 systems
Rank 3: Arissa Lavigny-Duval – 1,328 systems
Rank 4: Yuri Grom – 1,020 systems
Rank 5: Li Yong-Rui – 801 systems
The largest increase in system influence belonged to Li Yong-Rui, who can claim an additional 77 systems as supporters.
Vox Galactica will provide another update on the state of the powers next month.]]>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:29:28 +010067b6ff6663442b4b22081252 Brewer Corporation has issued a request for deliveries to Starlace Station in the Minerva system.
Brewer COO Mark Rennik is overseeing the second open request by the corporation in a month, following calls for system survey data earlier this month. Rennik’s press release, published through most major news feeds, offered an update on Brewer’s broader colonisation plans.
An excerpt highlighted by Vox Galactica:
“A key feature of independent colonisation plans is the beacon and suite module used to establish a successful claim. Our secure manufacturing facilities across several systems have been producing considerable stocks of these devices ready to supply outfitters.”
“This morning, we held talks with representatives of minor factions on the fringes of populated space. It was suggested – and we agreed - that the initial colonisation efforts carried out with Brewer technology could benefit from mobile market support.”
“I have therefore commissioned new additions to the Trailblazer megaship fleet, which will aid in supplying early colony claims. To ensure these megaships are ready for service and sufficiently stocked on time, we call for independent traders to bring specific commodities to Minerva so we can meet our planned two-week deadline.”
A number of commodities have been requested by Brewer Logistics, the logistical arm of Brewer Corporation, which are detailed within the initiative. Following a recent security incident, a secondary initiative to protect traders in the Minerva system is also underway, with contributions measured in bounty vouchers.]]>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:29:28 +010067b490ec8fcac1bf630ee4d3 High quantities of exploration data were handed in at the Trailblazer Echo megaship in the HIP 90578 system. The data will now be analysed by Universal Cartographics to assess the prime locations in each system for permanent human structures.
Teague made the following announcement:
“We are pleased that so many explorers have contributed to this initiative. The latest wave of survey data will be processed through a recently updated software algorithm for the next phase of preparation, in pursuit of a widespread expansion campaign. That campaign will be led by factions and communities across the core systems.”
Interest in the survey campaign has been met with enthusiasm by many displaced communities resulting by the Thargoid War, who see talk of a ‘new frontier’ as a chance at a fresh start.
However, the initiative was briefly disrupted by lockdown within the system, initiated by a number of rogue Commanders. This has been perceived by many groups as an attempt to sabotage humanity's first expansion efforts in many years, although their motives remain unclear.
Participants to the campaign can now collect their rewards from the Trailblazer Echo in HIP 90578.]]>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:29:28 +0100679a38a49f9599211a0b3182 Following the recent deployment of the megaship Trailblazer Echo, CEO Madelyn Teague made the following announcement from the megaship’s bridge:
“Recent events have accelerated plans to explore a new age of system colonisation efforts. Brewer Corporation has proudly supported ambitious projects such as the Colonia Bridge, and worked with other corporations to improve and increase starports across the galaxy. Now we take another step forward in the continued march across the stars.”
“Universal Cartographics has partnered with us to collect, analyse and process the very latest exploration data, to help calibrate our metrics for optimal colonisation targets.”
Brewer Corporation, which constructs Coriolis and Orbis starports, has supported localised expansion efforts in the past. But, until today, it had given shareholders no sign that it would endorse widespread colonisation plans.
Some media analysts have claimed that Brewer Corporation has been in significant talks with superpower lobbyists in recent weeks, which could explain the change of heart. The level of influence the superpowers had on this announcement is unconfirmed.
Explorers who wish to contribute to the initiative can hand in exploration data to the Trailblazer Echo in the HIP 90578 system. Contributions will be valued by thoroughness, with full FSS scans and planetary probing completions rewarded higher.]]>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:29:28 +01006798f897efe5192c5d0b8a84 As extensively reported in December, a huge effort from the Federal Navy, the Pilots’ Federation and other independent pilots brought down the last remaining Thargoid Titan after it assaulted the Sol system. Titan Cocijo’s destruction was confirmed on December 18th 3310.
An excerpt from an article by Jason Nygaard of the Federal Times offered the following:
“Thousands of ships have descended on the carcass of Titan Cocijo now that the caustic cloud left in the mothership’s wake has dissipated to less hazardous levels. Some seek to claim a trophy of this military victory, while others seek to gain knowledge of Thargoid technology. Others still have been seen posing for selfies, using external camera modules to take the perfect snapshot for ICE channels.”
“Federal authorities had sought to limit the number of visitors to the site, citing military security and safety concerns. But with other Titan wreckages similarly popular, adventurous pilots have mostly ignored these protocols and there seems to be little appetite to enforce them.”
A memorial beacon to remember those lost during the Second Thargoid War and the Battle of Sol has been deployed in the system.]]>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:29:28 +0100