Loose Screws - The Dangerousest

It’s the 356th episode for the 5th of November, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-twelven)
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Squadron Briefing:  
BGS highlights: 
Screwspace -474 star systems, 151 controlled, no exciting conflicts

Short PP Report: 
PP Cycle 105
Powerplay rankings
Dev News: 
The Nomad is now available for credits

Sale Nomad stuff and other things

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4 November 3312

Lady Zi Declares ‘Counter-Megacorporation’ Assault

4 November 3312

Corporate Forces Trigger Counterattack Against Lady Zi

2 November 3312

Lady Zi Breaks Silence

Discussion Topic: 
Lady Zi…

Alec Turner Esquire the 3rdws Memorial Community Corner: 
Bloom got a couple new phone cases. Custom Envy allows you to upload screen shots and turn them into phone cases. 2 for 1 for your first order. So I have one of my Rhino and one of my mining ship! customenvy.com

It’s the 355nd episode for the 29th of October, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-twelven)
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Squadron Briefing:  
BGS highlights: 

Short PP Report: 
PP Cycle 104
Powerplay rankings
Dev News: 

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Faulcon DeLacy Multi-Faceted Initiatives Conclude

Discussion Topic: 
Anaconda Mk II

Halloween event

New operation?

EDVR Mod! https://github.com/characterecho-sean/edvr-unofficial-patch

Chig is posting this one pls forgive him for no notes!!! at least it will be a surprise!!!

It’s the 353st episode for the 15rd of October, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-twelven)
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Squadron Briefing:  
BGS highlights: 
468 Star systems, controlling 148

3 Wars and an election, not of any import

Expansion out of Lambda Andromedae

There’s a Retreat in Yen Ti we’ve been fighting to prevent

Short PP Report: 
PP Cycle 102
A Rares Rush and Surface Mining lead the way - Everyone on the plus side

Duval wins the week with 72 new systems, 10 forts and a stronghold

Kaine in 2nd with 44 new systems, 10 forts and 3 strongholds - another strong week and she will pass Antal by K5 reckoning

LYR in 3rd with 16 new, 12 forts and 4 strongholds

Delaine in 4th with 15 forts and 2 strongholds (minus 7 exploited due to funny powerplay math)

Archer in 9th with 9 new systems and 3 strongholds

Patreus last with 2 new systems, 2 forts and a stronghold

Powerplay rankings
Dev News: 
October Dev Log

https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/elite-dangerous-october-dev-log-2026-law-disorder

All ten announced ship buffs

Ship
Changes
Asp Scout
+1 utility slot; improved jump range, speed and maneuverability
Federal Dropship
+1 Class 6 internal; improved jump range and speed
Imperial Clipper
+1 Class 7 internal; improved jump range and shields
Type-6 Transporter
+1 Class 6 internal; improved shields
Type-7 Transporter
+1 Class 7 internal; improved jump range and thermal performance
Viper Mk IV
Improved shields, speed and maneuverability
Sidewinder
Improved shields and maneuverability
Eagle
Improved shields
Caspian Explorer
Improved jump range
Mandalay
Improved jump range
Anaconda Mk II announced specifications

Specification
Anaconda Mk II
Power plant
Class 8
Thrusters
Class 7
FSD
Class 8
Power distributor
Class 8
Sensors
Class 8
Hardpoints
1 Huge, 4 Large, 2 Small
Largest optional internal
Class 8
Maximum cargo
750 tons
Early-access release
October 20, 2026
Law & Disorder announcements

Feature
What's announced
Crime detection
Unconfirmed bounties can disappear if you escape before confirmation
NPC piracy
Demand cargo; NPCs evaluate the threat before surrendering or resisting
Criminal notoriety
Crimes belong to commanders; ship notoriety influences reputation and attention
Crime tiers
Five escalating levels, with more proportionate enforcement
Smuggling
Updated scanning and detection support stealthier smuggling
Criminal systems
Populated Anarchy systems become Criminal systems with their own enforcement
Kill Warrant Scanner
Removed; its bounty-detection function becomes part of regular scanning
PvP crimes
Separate Pilots' Federation penalties, with responses accounting for disparities between attacker and victim
Notoriety cooldown
Existing wait-out-the-timer mechanic removed
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13-10-12 - Three Prisoners Missing Following Recent Breakout

15-10-12 - Brewer Corp Jump Satellite Initiative Hailed a Success

Discussion Topic: 
Crime Pays: Buffs, Builds & Banter

Alec Turner Esquire the 3rdws Memorial Community Corner: 
We offer our condolences to Alec on the passing of the Kill Warrant Scanner

It’s the 352th episode for the 8st of October, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-twelven)
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Squadron Briefing:  
BGS highlights: 
n/a?

Short PP Report: 
PP Cycle 101

Powerplay rankings
Dev News: 
n/a

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Brewer Corporation’s Carrier Jump Satellite Plans

Only one FC around a star?

Prison Ship Break Subdued in Redonesses

Discussion Topic: 
Bugs, Breadcrumbs, and Loose Ends