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[[File:Concourse interior.png|300px|right|thumb|Inside a Concourse]]
[[File:Concourse Interior ED.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Inside a Concourse]]
The '''Concourse''' is a public area within a [[Station]], [[Surface Port]], [[Megaship]], or [[Drake-Class Carrier|Fleet Carrier]]. [[Commander]]s can meetup, take on missions, acquire personal equipment (e.g. [[Handheld Weapons|weapons]] and [[suits|suits)]], exchange or sell[[Components]] and [[Goods]], or simply relax at the bar and watch arriving and departing [[ship]]s.<ref>[https://www.polygon.com/features/2020/9/29/21493772/elite-dangerous-odyssey-paid-dlc-preview-release-date-price Polygon: New expansion for Elite Dangerous will add tens of thousands of locations to the game]</ref> The Concourse can be reached directly from a [[Landing Pad|hangar]] via the nearest express lift.
The '''Concourse''' is a public area with vendors and services in a [[Station]], [[Surface Port]], [[Megaship]], or [[Drake-Class Carrier|Fleet Carrier]].
 
[[Commander]]s can socialize, take on missions, acquire personal equipment (e.g. [[Handheld Weapons|weapons]] and [[suits|suits)]], exchange or sell [[Assets]] and [[Goods]], or simply relax at the bar, watch [[ship]]s arrive and depart.<ref>[https://www.polygon.com/features/2020/9/29/21493772/elite-dangerous-odyssey-paid-dlc-preview-release-date-price Polygon: New expansion for Elite Dangerous will add tens of thousands of locations to the game]</ref> The Concourse is accessible from a [[Landing Pad|hangar]] via the express lift.


== Types ==
== Types ==
[[File:Concourse view alpha.png|250px|right|thumb|Viewing an Asteroid Base's docking hub through a Concourse's windows]]
[[File:Concourse view alpha.png|250px|right|thumb|Asteroid Base's docking hub viewed from a Concourse]]
There are three distinct types of Concourses, each corresponding to the type of port in which they are located. For example, in the system Ross 263, Doi City and Volta Gateway will have Spaceport Concourses; Buffett Hub, Coats Terminal, and Fulton Station will have Outpost Concourses; and Neumann Survey and Vardeman Observatory will have Planetports. Not all facilities in the galaxy are large enough to support a Concourse, however. Concourse layouts are broadly similar, but will vary in some details, including lighting, depending on the type of port and the local economy; a prison colony will have a different overall feel from an agricultural hub.
There many distinct types of Concourses. Each type has quite different layout. '''Most types do no offer all services.'''


=== Spaceport ===
Similar to stations, each concourse type can also be found in several different visual designs. They vary in details, including decorations, color themes and lighting, depending on whether the base is located in space or on planet's surface, on it's economy and [[:Category:Power|power]] who controls it. A mining economy Spaceport is notably different from planetside agricultural hub.
Spaceports are found in the three [[starport]] models, the [[Coriolis]], [[Ocellus]], and [[Orbis]].


=== Outpost ===
Not all facilities in the galaxy are big enough to support a Concourse.  
Outposts are found in [[Asteroid Base]]s and orbital [[Outpost]]s.


=== Planetport ===
{| class="article-table sortable" border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"
Planetports are found in [[Surface Port#Planetary Port|Planetary Ports]].
|+ Concourse types
 
!Type
=== Fleet Carrier Concourses ===
!Description
Fleet Carrier Concourses are found in [[Drake-Class Carrier|Fleet Carriers]]. When a Fleet Carrier undertakes a hyperspace jump, pilots who are aboard and have [[On Foot|disembarked]] are able to watch the jump from a viewing area in the Concourse. Note that you will be escorted to a seat in the command deck shortly before a hyperspace jump, and will not be able to leave your seat until after the hyperspace jump has been completed.
!Facilities
|-
| style="white-space: nowrap" | [[Outpost]]
| Smaller base with smaller, limited concourse
| Not&nbsp;available:
* [[Frontline&nbsp;Solutions]]
* [[Inter&nbsp;Astra]]&nbsp;(shipyard)
* [[Vista&nbsp;Genomics]]
|-
| style="white-space: nowrap" | [[Settlement#Surface Settlements (Horizons)|Horizons Planetary settlement]]
| Smaller base with smaller, limited concourse
| Not&nbsp;available:
* [[Frontline&nbsp;Solutions]]
* [[Inter&nbsp;Astra]]&nbsp;(shipyard)
* [[Vista&nbsp;Genomics]]
|-
| style="white-space: nowrap" | [[Surface Port#Planetary Port|Planetary Port]]
| It has a view of the planetary surface.
| All
|-
| style="white-space: nowrap" | Spaceport
| These are in a [[station]]: [[Coriolis]], [[Dodec]], [[Ocellus]], [[Orbis]], [[Asteroid Base]]
| All
|-
| style="white-space: nowrap" | [[Wells-class Carrier|Flight operations carrier]]
|
| All
|-
| style="white-space: nowrap" | [[Detention Centre|Detention Centre megaship]]
|
|
* [[Apex Interstellar Transport|Apex taxi]]
* [[Shipyard]] terminal
* Holding cells
|-
| style="white-space: nowrap" | [[Engineers#Engineers_and_Workshops|Odyssey Engineers' workshop]]
|
| Only [[Apex Interstellar Transport|Apex taxi]]
|-
| style="white-space: nowrap" | [[Drake-Class Carrier|Fleet Carrier]]
| When a Fleet Carrier undertakes a [[Hyperspace|hyperspace jump]], the [[On Foot|disembarked]] pilots aboard can watch the jump via the windows in the Command deck. Players are escorted to a seat in the command deck shortly before a hyperspace jump. You cannot leave the seat until the jump has been completed.
|
* Bridge with Command deck and viewing area
* Never available: [[Frontline&nbsp;Solutions]]
<p style="margin:0">Availability of standard services is decided by owner Commander</p>
|-
| style="white-space: nowrap" | [[Javelin-Class Carrier|Squadron Carrier]]
| Larger and different in both layout and design to Fleet Carrier.
|
* Bridge with Command deck and viewing area
* Several separate areas/offices
* Never available: [[Frontline&nbsp;Solutions]]
<p style="margin:0">Availability of other standard services are decided by Squadron members</p>
|}


== Vendors and Services ==
== Vendors and Services ==
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=== Frontline Solutions ===
=== Frontline Solutions ===
[[File:Frontline Solutions.png|250px|right|thumb|Frontline Solutions]]
[[File:Frontline Solutions Concourse.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Frontline Solutions]]
[[Frontline Solutions]] is a non-aligned mercenary company that offers a broad selection of large-scale ground combat [[missions]] in systems that are experiencing active conflicts. These missions do not influence a commander's standing with specific factions.
[[Frontline Solutions]] is a non-aligned mercenary company that offers a broad selection of large-scale ground combat [[missions]] in systems that are experiencing active conflicts. These missions do not influence a commander's standing with specific factions.


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=== Inter Astra ===
=== Inter Astra ===
[[File:Inter Astra concept.png|250px|right|thumb|Inter Astra concept]]
[[File:Inter Astra Concourse.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Inter Astra]]
[[Inter Astra]] is an interactive [[shipyard]] service where commanders can preview, purchase, transfer, and sell [[ships]].
[[Inter Astra]] is an interactive [[shipyard]] service where commanders can preview, purchase, transfer, and sell [[ships]]. There is a big table with 3D holograms of ship models.
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=== Pioneer Supplies ===
=== Pioneer Supplies ===
[[File:ED Odyssey Pioneer Supplies Remlok.png|thumb|250x250px|Pioneer Supplies store]]
[[File:ED Odyssey Pioneer Supplies Remlok.png|thumb|250x250px|Pioneer Supplies store]]


[[Pioneer Supplies]] is a general store that offers a wide selection personal weapons, [[suits]], and consumable items for purchase. Vendors will also buy any extra items from commanders, but for less than they sell them. Pioneer Supplies locations have a chance of stocking pre-[[Engineers|Engineered]] items when they refresh their inventories each week.
[[Pioneer Supplies]] is a general store that offers a wide selection personal weapons, [[suits]], and consumable items for purchase. Vendors will also buy any extra items from commanders, but for less than they sell them. Pioneer Supplies locations have a chance of stocking pre-[[Engineers|Engineered]] items when they refresh their inventories each week.
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=== The Lounge / Concourse Bar ===
=== The Lounge ===
[[File:The Lounge.png|250px|right|thumb|The Lounge]]
[[File:Concourse Lounge Bar ED.jpg|250px|thumb|The Lounge]]
The Lounge, also called the Concourse Bar, is a bar area where commanders can meet, socialize, and take in the views of the local port. The [[Bartender]] can exchange [[Components]] and pay Credits for [[Goods]], and also acts as a [[black market]] fence.
The Lounge (aka Concourse Bar), is an area where commanders can meet, socialize, and take in the views of the local port. The [[Bartender]] can exchange [[Assets]] and pay credits for [[Goods]] and a [[black market]].
 
The bar features a selection of over 800 [[Elite Dangerous Music|music]] tracks that are played in the background.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/starport-tour-q-a-quick-notes.567875/ Frontier Forums: Starport Tour - Q&A Quick Notes]</ref>
 
<gallery>
File:Elite Dangerous Ambience - Liebig Station Concourse Bar (100 minutes)
File:STARPORT AMBIENCE - The Lounge - Elite Dangerous
</gallery>


==== Music ====
Concourse bars feature a selection of over 800 music tracks that can play in the background.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/starport-tour-q-a-quick-notes.567875/ Frontier Forums: Starport Tour - Q&A Quick Notes]</ref>
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=== Vista Genomics ===
=== Vista Genomics ===
[[File:ED-Vista-Genomics.png|thumb|250x250px|Vista Genomics]]
[[File:ED-Vista-Genomics.png|thumb|250px|Vista Genomics]]
[[Vista Genomics]] is an exobiology company that will buy the genetic information of alien life forms discovered by commanders and collected with the [[Genetic Sampler]].
[[Vista Genomics]] is an exobiology company that will buy the genetic information of alien life forms discovered by commanders and collected with the [[Genetic Sampler]].
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=== Mission Providers ===
=== Mission Providers ===
Mission Providers are minor faction representatives who are seeking to hire commanders for lucrative off-the-books missions. In contrast with accepting a mission through a [[Mission Board]], commanders can negotiate with Mission Providers to try and coax greater rewards from them for successfully completing a mission based on their [[Mercenary]] [[Ranks|rank]]. If a negotiation fails, the commander will have no choice but to accept the default reward if they agree to the mission's terms.
[[File:Mission Provider Concourse.jpg|thumb|250px|Mission Provider]]
Mission Providers are [[:Category:Minor Factions|minor faction]] representatives who are seeking to hire commanders for lucrative off-the-books missions. In contrast with accepting a mission through a [[Mission Board]], commanders can negotiate with Mission Providers to try and coax greater rewards from them for successfully completing a mission based on their [[Mercenary]] [[Ranks|rank]]. If a negotiation fails, the commander will have no choice but to accept the default reward if they agree to the mission's terms.  


Mission Providers are not available in Fleet Carrier Concourses.
'''Note''': missions that are taken from a standing Mission Provider must be turned in at that specific Mission Provider.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/another-bugged-odyssey-mission-cant-turn-it-in.632771/ Another bugged Odyssey mission: Can't turn it in] - Tabryn - Elite Dangerous, Frontier Forums - 9 Jan 2025</ref> Mission Providers are unavailable in [[Drake-Class Carrier|Fleet Carrier]] Concourses.{{clr}}


=== Terminals ===
=== Terminals ===
[[File:Concourse Terminal ED.jpg|thumb|250px|Terminal]]
Terminals are interactive kiosks that provide access to the local [[Mission Board]], a record of completed missions, the commander's [[Loadout]] menu, local Contacts, [[Holo-Me]], the [[Livery|Store]], and Local News. They also display the commander's current [[Credits|Credit]] and [[ARX]] balances, and their [[reputation]] with the port's controlling minor faction.
Terminals are interactive kiosks that provide access to the local [[Mission Board]], a record of completed missions, the commander's [[Loadout]] menu, local Contacts, [[Holo-Me]], the [[Livery|Store]], and Local News. They also display the commander's current [[Credits|Credit]] and [[ARX]] balances, and their [[reputation]] with the port's controlling minor faction.
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=== Escape Pods ===
=== Escape Pods ===
[[File:Concourse Escape Pods.png|thumb|right|250px|Escape Pods on a Megaship]]
[[File:Concourse Escape Pods.png|thumb|right|250px|Escape Pods on a Megaship]]
Escape Pods are exclusive to Concourses located aboard Flight Operations Carrier [[Megaship]]s, and [[Drake-Class Carrier|Fleet Carriers]]<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ_UNo1WIxs YouTube: Elite Dangerous Fleet Carrier Interiors]</ref>. In the event that a player becomes trapped aboard a Megaship or Carrier because it jumped to a new location, their personal ship was docked elsewhere and is out of range of Apex Interstellar Transport shuttles, and they cannot purchase a new personal ship due to insufficent funds or the absence of an Inter Astra vendor, then they can use an Escape Pod to directly enter [[Redeployment]].
Escape Pods are located in Concourses aboard Flight Operations Carrier [[Megaship]]s, and [[Drake-Class Carrier|Fleet Carriers]]<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ_UNo1WIxs YouTube: Elite Dangerous Fleet Carrier Interiors]</ref>. Players can use an Escape Pod to directly enter [[Redeployment]] if: you're trapped aboard a Megaship or Carrier because it jumped to a new location, your personal ship was docked elsewhere and out of range of Apex Interstellar Transport shuttles, or you cannot purchase a new ship due to insufficient [[Credits|funds]] or the absence of an Inter Astra vendor.
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== Persistence ==
== Persistence ==
Concourses are generated as part of normal instances in the game. Players flying ships in a starport docking bay or outside an outpost can view players and NPCs inside a Concourse through its windows, and vice-versa.
Concourses are generated as part of normal instances in the game. The [[power]] who controls the [[Star system|system]] influences the thematic interior design such as posters, colors and other decorations.


Players without ''[[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|Odyssey]]'' cannot see through windows into a Concourse. They merely see a bright light.
Players flying ships in a starport docking bay or outside an outpost can view players and [[NPC]]<nowiki/>s inside a Concourse through its windows, and vice-versa. Players without ''[[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|Odyssey]]'' cannot see through windows into a Concourse. They merely see a bright light.
 
[[NPC]]<nowiki/>s in the Concourse have names. You can see it by using the [[Emotes|Point emote]] at the NPC. If you use the salute emote they will sometimes salute back.


== Development ==
== Development ==
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Elite Dangerous Christmas Stream 2021
Elite Dangerous Christmas Stream 2021
File:MechanicMan - The Odyssey
File:MechanicMan - The Odyssey
File:Elite Dangerous Ambience - Liebig Station Concourse Bar (100 minutes)
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Concourse exterior.png|The exterior of a Concourse within a starport's docking hub
File:Concourse exterior.png|The exterior of a Concourse within a starport's docking hub
Social hub vendors.png|Vendors
File:Tsiolkovskyinstallation.png|View of the planetary outpost Tsiolkovksy Installation from inside its Concourse
Social hub mission kiosk.png|A Terminal
File:Concourse Industrial.png|A Concourse in an Industrial station
Pioneer Supplies weapons.png|Weapon rack in Pioneer Supplies
File:Concourse High Tech.png|A Concourse in a High Tech station
The Lounge 2.png|The Lounge
File:Concourse Tourist.png|A Concourse in a Tourism station
The Lounge 3.png|The Lounge bar
File:Concourse Wealthy.png|A Concourse in a Wealthy station
Tsiolkovskyinstallation.png|View of the planetary outpost Tsiolkovksy Installation from inside its Concourse
File:Megaship Concourse Spirit of Laelaps.png|A Concourse on a Megaship
Concourse Industrial.png|A Concourse in an Industrial station
File:ED Fleet Carrier Executive Control.jpg|Concourse on a Fleet Carrier
Concourse High Tech.png|A Concourse in a High Tech station
Concourse Tourist.png|A Concourse in a Tourism station
Concourse Wealthy.png|A Concourse in a Wealthy station
Megaship Concourse Spirit of Laelaps.png|A Concourse on a Megaship
ED Fleet Carrier Executive Control.jpg|Concourse on a Fleet Carrier
File:ED Odyssey Pioneer Supplies Remlok.png|Pioneer Supplies store
File:ED Odyssey Pioneer Supplies Remlok.png|Pioneer Supplies store
File:Mission Provider Concourse.jpg|Mission Provider
File:Concourse Standard Interior.png|Concourse Standard Interior
</gallery>
</gallery>



Latest revision as of 14:17, 22 October 2026

File:Concourse Interior ED.jpg
Inside a Concourse

The Concourse is a public area with vendors and services in a Station, Surface Port, Megaship, or Fleet Carrier.

Commanders can socialize, take on missions, acquire personal equipment (e.g. weapons and suits), exchange or sell Assets and Goods, or simply relax at the bar, watch ships arrive and depart.[1] The Concourse is accessible from a hangar via the express lift.

Types

File:Concourse view alpha.png
Asteroid Base's docking hub viewed from a Concourse

There many distinct types of Concourses. Each type has quite different layout. Most types do no offer all services.

Similar to stations, each concourse type can also be found in several different visual designs. They vary in details, including decorations, color themes and lighting, depending on whether the base is located in space or on planet's surface, on it's economy and power who controls it. A mining economy Spaceport is notably different from planetside agricultural hub.

Not all facilities in the galaxy are big enough to support a Concourse.

Concourse types
Type Description Facilities
Outpost Smaller base with smaller, limited concourse Not available:
Horizons Planetary settlement Smaller base with smaller, limited concourse Not available:
Planetary Port It has a view of the planetary surface. All
Spaceport These are in a station: Coriolis, Dodec, Ocellus, Orbis, Asteroid Base All
Flight operations carrier All
Detention Centre megaship
Odyssey Engineers' workshop Only Apex taxi
Fleet Carrier When a Fleet Carrier undertakes a hyperspace jump, the disembarked pilots aboard can watch the jump via the windows in the Command deck. Players are escorted to a seat in the command deck shortly before a hyperspace jump. You cannot leave the seat until the jump has been completed.

Availability of standard services is decided by owner Commander

Squadron Carrier Larger and different in both layout and design to Fleet Carrier.
  • Bridge with Command deck and viewing area
  • Several separate areas/offices
  • Never available: Frontline Solutions

Availability of other standard services are decided by Squadron members

Vendors and Services

Concourses provide access to the following vendors and services. Available services on Fleet Carrier Concourses may vary depending on which service modules the owner has installed.[2]

Apex Interstellar Transport

File:Apex Interstellar Transport ED 1.jpg
Apex Interstellar Transport in a Concourse

Apex Interstellar Transport is a shuttle service that commanders can use to travel to other locations without needing to use a personal ship. Commanders simply pay to book a flight to the destination of their choice, either local or in another system, then take a lift to Apex's shuttle hangar, board the Apex Adder shuttle, and settle in for the ride. Apex shuttles can be booked both at a Concourse and at settlements.

Apex Interstellar Transport is not available in Fleet Carrier Concourses.

Frontline Solutions

File:Frontline Solutions Concourse.jpg
Frontline Solutions

Frontline Solutions is a non-aligned mercenary company that offers a broad selection of large-scale ground combat missions in systems that are experiencing active conflicts. These missions do not influence a commander's standing with specific factions.

Frontline Solutions is not available in Fleet Carrier Concourses.

Inter Astra

File:Inter Astra Concourse.jpg
Inter Astra

Inter Astra is an interactive shipyard service where commanders can preview, purchase, transfer, and sell ships. There is a big table with 3D holograms of ship models.

Pioneer Supplies

File:ED Odyssey Pioneer Supplies Remlok.png
Pioneer Supplies store

Pioneer Supplies is a general store that offers a wide selection personal weapons, suits, and consumable items for purchase. Vendors will also buy any extra items from commanders, but for less than they sell them. Pioneer Supplies locations have a chance of stocking pre-Engineered items when they refresh their inventories each week.

All Concourses include Suit Recharge Sockets for public use. People wear magnetic boots due to low or no gravity in the Concourse.[3]

The Lounge

File:Concourse Lounge Bar ED.jpg
The Lounge

The Lounge (aka Concourse Bar), is an area where commanders can meet, socialize, and take in the views of the local port. The Bartender can exchange Assets and pay credits for Goods and a black market.

The bar features a selection of over 800 music tracks that are played in the background.[4]

Vista Genomics

File:ED-Vista-Genomics.png
Vista Genomics

Vista Genomics is an exobiology company that will buy the genetic information of alien life forms discovered by commanders and collected with the Genetic Sampler.

Mission Providers

File:Mission Provider Concourse.jpg
Mission Provider

Mission Providers are minor faction representatives who are seeking to hire commanders for lucrative off-the-books missions. In contrast with accepting a mission through a Mission Board, commanders can negotiate with Mission Providers to try and coax greater rewards from them for successfully completing a mission based on their Mercenary rank. If a negotiation fails, the commander will have no choice but to accept the default reward if they agree to the mission's terms.

Note: missions that are taken from a standing Mission Provider must be turned in at that specific Mission Provider.[5] Mission Providers are unavailable in Fleet Carrier Concourses.

Terminals

File:Concourse Terminal ED.jpg
Terminal

Terminals are interactive kiosks that provide access to the local Mission Board, a record of completed missions, the commander's Loadout menu, local Contacts, Holo-Me, the Store, and Local News. They also display the commander's current Credit and ARX balances, and their reputation with the port's controlling minor faction.

Escape Pods

File:Concourse Escape Pods.png
Escape Pods on a Megaship

Escape Pods are located in Concourses aboard Flight Operations Carrier Megaships, and Fleet Carriers[6]. Players can use an Escape Pod to directly enter Redeployment if: you're trapped aboard a Megaship or Carrier because it jumped to a new location, your personal ship was docked elsewhere and out of range of Apex Interstellar Transport shuttles, or you cannot purchase a new ship due to insufficient funds or the absence of an Inter Astra vendor.

Persistence

Concourses are generated as part of normal instances in the game. The power who controls the system influences the thematic interior design such as posters, colors and other decorations.

Players flying ships in a starport docking bay or outside an outpost can view players and NPCs inside a Concourse through its windows, and vice-versa. Players without Odyssey cannot see through windows into a Concourse. They merely see a bright light.

NPCs in the Concourse have names. You can see it by using the Point emote at the NPC. If you use the salute emote they will sometimes salute back.

Development

Concourses were introduced as a core feature in ED: Odyssey.[7] Concourses were added to all Flight Operations Carrier Megaships, excluding Rescue Vessels, in Odyssey Update 8.[8][9] Concourses were added to Fleet Carriers in Odyssey Update 11.[2]

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