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The official lore of the [[Elite Dangerous Role Playing Game]] gives an interesting insight into the Elite Universe. ''"Little has changed for those in the bottom of society since the old-[[Earth]]'s dark ages. 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, inequality, greed of the galactic elite, navigational hazards and fierce creatures on planets make it a dangerous galaxy."''<ref name=":0">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edrpg/elite-dangerous-role-playing-game</ref><ref>https://www.edrpg.co.uk/</ref> | The official lore of the [[Elite Dangerous Role Playing Game]] gives an interesting insight into the Elite Universe. ''"Little has changed for those in the bottom of society since the old-[[Earth]]'s dark ages. 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, inequality, greed of the galactic elite, navigational hazards and fierce creatures on planets make it a dangerous galaxy."''<ref name=":0">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edrpg/elite-dangerous-role-playing-game</ref><ref>https://www.edrpg.co.uk/</ref> | ||
== Major Influences == | |||
A major influence on the Elite Universe is the 1968 epic science-fiction film [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001:_A_Space_Odyssey_(film) 2001: A Space Odyssey] produced by Stanley Kubrick. This is evident in the ringed station design and the [[Docking Computer|docking computer]] which plays the Blue Danube in the original Elite and Elite Dangerous.<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/books/2003/oct/18/features.weekend</ref> It's representative work of hard science fiction films. 2001 was made to be as scientifically correct as possible. Hence no sound in space, walking in zero-gravity with velcro-equiped shoes etc. The Elite Universe follows that ethos to a degree. | |||
A major influence on the Elite Universe is the 1968 epic science-fiction film [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001:_A_Space_Odyssey_(film) 2001: A Space Odyssey] produced by Stanley Kubrick. This is evident in the ringed station design and the [[Docking Computer|docking computer]] which plays the Blue Danube in the original Elite and Elite Dangerous.<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/books/2003/oct/18/features.weekend</ref> It's representative work of hard science fiction films. | |||
The Thargoid ships and [[Thargoid Surface Site|surface sites]] share similarities with the 1979 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_(film) Alien] movie directed by Ridley Scott. The style seems to be influenced by the Swiss painter [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._R._Giger Hans Ruedi "H.R." Giger]. | The Thargoid ships and [[Thargoid Surface Site|surface sites]] share similarities with the 1979 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_(film) Alien] movie directed by Ridley Scott. The style seems to be influenced by the Swiss painter [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._R._Giger Hans Ruedi "H.R." Giger]. | ||