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''The Middle-classes can afford spaceships like cars in the 20th century. This gives them tremendous freedom. Space trade is seldom hampered by politics. Pilots are encouraged to do all kinds of jobs such as supplying [[Station|stations]]. 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=":3" /><ref name=":2" /> | ''The Middle-classes can afford spaceships like cars in the 20th century. This gives them tremendous freedom. Space trade is seldom hampered by politics. Pilots are encouraged to do all kinds of jobs such as supplying [[Station|stations]]. 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=":3" /><ref name=":2" /> | ||
== Heritage == | == Heritage == | ||
[[File:Evolution-of-the-Cobra-Ship-Elite-Universe.png|thumb|200px|Evolution of the Cobra in the Elite Universe]]The heritage of the [[Elite Universe]] spans over 30 years. The [[:Category:Elite series|Elite series]] began with the classic [[Elite]] in 1984. It was a genre defining, open world sandbox, space adventure, trading and combat simulator. Elite inspired the creation of many space games and new game genres such as the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) series. It spawned the sequels [[Frontier: Elite II]] in 1993 and [[Frontier: First Encounters]] (Elite III) in 1995. These space sims attempted to simulate a realistic Milky Way [[galaxy]] and pioneered technical possibilities. Such as realistic star systems, seamless freeform interplanetary and atmospheric flight, landing on moving planets with realistic orbits and day/night cycles. For [[Elite Dangerous]], the developers have gone to great lengths to map and electronically recreate the Milky Way to scale to make the galaxy as realistic as possible.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elite_%28video_game%29</ref><ref>[http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/134644/the_replay_interviews_gary_penn.php Gamasutra - Gary Penn interview]</ref> | [[File:Evolution-of-the-Cobra-Ship-Elite-Universe.png|thumb|200px|Evolution of the Cobra in the Elite Universe]] | ||
[[File:Evolution-of-the-Thargoids.png|thumb|200px|Evolution of the Thargoids]] | |||
The heritage of the [[Elite Universe]] spans over 30 years. The [[:Category:Elite series|Elite series]] began with the classic [[Elite]] in 1984. It was a genre defining, open world sandbox, space adventure, trading and combat simulator. Elite inspired the creation of many space games and new game genres such as the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) series. It spawned the sequels [[Frontier: Elite II]] in 1993 and [[Frontier: First Encounters]] (Elite III) in 1995. These space sims attempted to simulate a realistic Milky Way [[galaxy]] and pioneered technical possibilities. Such as realistic star systems, seamless freeform interplanetary and atmospheric flight, landing on moving planets with realistic orbits and day/night cycles. For [[Elite Dangerous]], the developers have gone to great lengths to map and electronically recreate the Milky Way to scale to make the galaxy as realistic as possible.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elite_%28video_game%29</ref><ref>[http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/134644/the_replay_interviews_gary_penn.php Gamasutra - Gary Penn interview]</ref> | |||
Many [[ships]] are named after snakes. This came about due to the wire-frame models looking like snake heads in the original [[Elite]]. The ship names have remained similar throughout the [[:Category:Elite series|Elite series]]. In [[Elite Dangerous]] the classic ship models have been updated with lots of details. | Many [[ships]] are named after snakes. This came about due to the wire-frame models looking like snake heads in the original [[Elite]]. The ship names have remained similar throughout the [[:Category:Elite series|Elite series]]. In [[Elite Dangerous]] the classic ship models have been updated with lots of details. | ||