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New players start out with a [[Sidewinder MkI]] [[ship]] and a small sum of [[credits]]. They can blaze their own trail to fame and fortune and can assume a number of [[roles]], including [[trader]], [[pirate]], [[Bounty Hunter|bounty hunter]], [[miner]], [[explorer]], and [[salvage|scavenger]]. | New players start out with a [[Sidewinder MkI]] [[ship]] and a small sum of [[credits]]. They can blaze their own trail to fame and fortune and can assume a number of [[roles]], including [[trader]], [[pirate]], [[Bounty Hunter|bounty hunter]], [[miner]], [[explorer]], and [[salvage|scavenger]]. | ||
''Elite Dangerous'' brings a modern look and new features to the Elite franchise. It is the first game in the series to feature online multiplayer in a vast 1:1 scale simulation of the Milky Way [[galaxy]] based on real scientific principles, | ''Elite Dangerous'' brings a modern look and new features to the Elite franchise. It is the first game in the series to feature online multiplayer in a vast 1:1 scale simulation of the Milky Way [[galaxy]] based on real scientific principles, recent scientific data and theories. It is groundbreaking in that the galaxy is based on a lot of hard science with all sorts of star surveys that are fixed and merged to, for the first time in gaming history, compose a very consistent model of the Milky Way galaxy and it's rich enough to plot the night sky.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOYhoFYIWmw</ref> It's also one of the first major titles to offer full virtual reality support with an exceptionally immersive experience in an all-encompassing universe, and every player on every platform affects the same shared galaxy with an interactive overarching narrative via the [[Background Simulation|background simulation]]. | ||
Iconic features of the classic ''Elite'' games have been updated for ''Elite Dangerous'' such as the [[Coriolis]] station and [[Cobra Mk III]]. The Coriolis was the first station updated for the game's modern visual character. Many [[ships]] are based on the classic, polygonal shapes of [[Elite]]. Thus ''Elite Dangerous'' continues the rich heritage of the ''Elite'' series.<ref>Official The Art of Elite Dangerous art book, August 17 2016</ref> | Iconic features of the classic ''Elite'' games have been updated for ''Elite Dangerous'' such as the [[Coriolis]] station and [[Cobra Mk III]]. The Coriolis was the first station updated for the game's modern visual character. Many [[ships]] are based on the classic, polygonal shapes of [[Elite]]. Thus ''Elite Dangerous'' continues the rich heritage of the ''Elite'' series.<ref>Official The Art of Elite Dangerous art book, August 17 2016</ref> | ||
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''Elite Dangerous'' builds upon the legacy and foundations of the previous ''Elite'' games, and aims to expand it to a modern context while adding new features that have never before been seen in the [[:Category:Elite series|''Elite'' series]]. The [[Elite Dangerous FAQ]] has additional information. | ''Elite Dangerous'' builds upon the legacy and foundations of the previous ''Elite'' games, and aims to expand it to a modern context while adding new features that have never before been seen in the [[:Category:Elite series|''Elite'' series]]. The [[Elite Dangerous FAQ]] has additional information. | ||
* The vast 1:1 scale [[Galaxy Map|Milky Way galaxy]] is based on real scientific principles, | * The vast 1:1 scale [[Galaxy Map|Milky Way galaxy]] is based on real scientific principles, recent scientific data and theories. It is created using a mix of procedural generation and artist direction. There are around 400 billion star systems. More information in [[Elite Dangerous#Realistic Astrophysics and Scale|Realistic Astrophysics and Scale]]. | ||
* An immersive, evolving [[galaxy]] with dynamic society, economy and stories, allowing pilots to join each other and together change the story of the Milky Way. | * An immersive, evolving [[galaxy]] with dynamic society, economy and stories, allowing pilots to join each other and together change the story of the Milky Way. | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrrNlml4Ibk&t=120 Free-form play] allows everyone to choose their own path, becoming an angry pirate, a spy, a peaceful trader, an explorer, a soldier, or a mix between these [[roles]]. | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrrNlml4Ibk&t=120 Free-form play] allows everyone to choose their own path, becoming an angry pirate, a spy, a peaceful trader, an explorer, a soldier, or a mix between these [[roles]]. | ||
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[[File:Aulin-Enterprise-Station.png|thumb|250px|Aulin Enterprise Orbis Station]] | [[File:Aulin-Enterprise-Station.png|thumb|250px|Aulin Enterprise Orbis Station]] | ||
Elite Dangerous has a vast 1:1 scale simulation of the [[galaxy|Milky Way galaxy]] which evolves in real-time. The galaxy is based on real scientific principles, | Elite Dangerous has a vast 1:1 scale simulation of the [[galaxy|Milky Way galaxy]] which evolves in real-time. The galaxy is based on real scientific principles, recent scientific data and theories. | ||
As players explore, different factions will spread to further star systems, colonize planets and build space [[Station|stations]]. Players can participate in this process by completing missions for a particular [[Minor Factions|minor faction]] to increase their [[influence]] in a particular system. This can eventually lead to wars. Players can continue to help their chosen faction by participating in them. In addition to war, players can also influence minor factions in star systems in other ways such as by causing an economic boom. | As players explore, different factions will spread to further star systems, colonize planets and build space [[Station|stations]]. Players can participate in this process by completing missions for a particular [[Minor Factions|minor faction]] to increase their [[influence]] in a particular system. This can eventually lead to wars. Players can continue to help their chosen faction by participating in them. In addition to war, players can also influence minor factions in star systems in other ways such as by causing an economic boom. | ||