Galnet News Digest

There's an opportunity to earn Merc Coin outside of Operations in two different systems this week, following Fire Lotus Coalition attacks on wealthy Federal and Imperial systems. Plus, the vessel that transformed exobiology, the Faulcon DeLacy Nomad, is finally available to buy for credits.Merc Coins can be exchanged for special modules and engineering upgrades. If you want to earn more, try Operations - they really are quite fun!Galnet News Digest is a podcast about the game Elite Dangerous.

Pirate Overlord Lady Zi has put out a call for like-minded individuals to join her in establishing a network of criminal systems throughout the Galaxy. And first reports are coming back from the spooky permit-locked LFT 509 system.In the LFT 509 system, there are two locations with logs: the megaship Perpetual Toil. and the Silver-Six Observatory, which can be found on moon b3b. The logs contain a narrative about an alien life form, and (at time of writing) also provide some free cosmetic items.Galnet News Digest is a podcast about the game Elite Dangerous.

The Permit Locked LFT 509 system has been opened up to Commanders for a limited time, to allow the Pilots Federation to find out why the system is permit locked in the first place. There may or may not be something spooky to find....For more information, check your in-cockpit messages.In other news, the four Faulcon DeLacy CGs have completed successfully.Galnet News Digest is a podcast about the game Elite Dangerous.

With less than two days to the end of the Anaconda Tetrathlon, the prestigious golden prize decal may be at risk. The Mining initiative is lagging behind the others, and there's a risk it might not complete by Thursday morning, which may mean no gold decal for anyone.Galnet News Digest is a podcast about the game Elite Dangerous.

Faulcon DeLacy has launched four different initiatives, all aimed at demonstrating the versatility of its new starship, the Anaconda Mk II. There are decals and a paint job on offer to all participants, together with a good credit return, and there's no restriction on which ships you can use.Community GoalsMagrathea II, HD 232819: Deliver requested exploration dataBowen Dock, HR 8061: Hand in completed Combat missions within 25 LYHomer Platform, AD Leonis: Deliver Uranium, Coffee, Polymers, Liquid oxygenDavies High, Reorte: Deliver mined Platinum, Painite, OsmiumRewards for at least one contribution: Faulcon DeLacy decal and Anaconda Mk II Faulcon Red paint jobReward for at least one contribution in all four initiatives: Golden Faulcon DeLacy decal

Faulcon DeLacy has released in early access the first major rework of its classic Anaconda multi-role ship in 456 years. The Anaconda Mk II may be best suited to carrying loads of up to 750 cargo-units over long distances, but it is also highly competent in combat, as an explorer and as a mining vessel. The ship comes in Standard, Stellar and Galactic editions, for 19,020, 38,000 and 69,000 ARX respectively. There are also "internal" cosmetic kits for the Mk II's large verandah at the top of the boarding ramp.Plus, Brewer Corporation is placing the Jump Satellites that will allow easier access to Rackham's Peak in HIP 58832 (date to be confirmed).Galnet News Digest is a podcast about the game Elite Dangerous.

A major shake-up is being planned for law enforcement in the coming months, with a stronger focus on evidence, a streamlined legal process and a better focus on persistent offenders, while being more lenient on accidental crime. Even systems run by criminals will have their own police forces, and the Pilots' Federation is planning a parallel initiative to counter crimes committed against Commanders by Commanders. The current plan is that these changes to the legal system will be implemented in December this year.Galnet News Digest is a podcast about the game Elite Dangerous.

The Anaconda Mk II is launching in early access in less than a week. We've been given the opportunity give the new ship a spin to see what it's really like.Galnet News Digest is a podcast about the game Elite Dangerous.

The Anaconda Mk II will have a Size 8 Frame Shift Drive, can be fitted with Mk II Ablative Armour and the Mining Volley Repeater and can carry up to 750 tonnes of cargo, giving the ship huge flexibility. And the Pilots' Federation has announced that ten existing ships will be given free upgrades before the end of the month.

Three pirate leaders are still at large following the mass prison breakout in the Redonesses system at the start of the month. Authorities consider these escapers dangerous, and say they should not be approached. In other news, with this week's Brewer Corporation initiative ending early, we ask if those who missed out on the Frame Shift Drive reward can get the same drives another way. Galnet News Digest is a podcast about the game Elite Dangerous.