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The official [[Elite Dangerous Role Playing Game|Elite: Dangerous Role Playing Game]] has in-depth lore about the universe of Elite: Dangerous. Here's a summary: | The official [[Elite Dangerous Role Playing Game|Elite: Dangerous Role Playing Game]] has in-depth lore about the universe of Elite: Dangerous. Here's a summary: | ||
Cheap faster than light travel has enabled humanity to expand across the stars. This led to the rise of the [[Federation]], [[Empire]] and [[Alliance]]. These major factions attract powerful people who scheme to gain power. | Cheap and faster than light travel has enabled humanity to expand across the stars. This led to the rise of the [[Federation]], [[Empire]] and [[Alliance]]. These major [[factions]] attract [[power|powerful people]] who scheme to gain power. | ||
Middle-class people can afford spaceships like cars in the 20th century. Space trade is seldom hampered by politics | Middle-class people can afford spaceships like cars in the 20th century. Space trade is seldom hampered by politics. Pilots are encouraged to do all kinds of jobs such as supplying stations. The planet-spanning mega [[corporations]] employ entire nations and rule unchecked over vast sections of the galaxy. Weapons are readily available and people are inclined to shoot first. The general lawlessness of space, navigational hazards and fierce creatures on [[planets]] make it a dangerous place. | ||
== Visible Galaxies == | == Visible Galaxies == | ||