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[[File:Sidewinder-Cockpit-Interface.png|thumb|300px|right|Sidewinder Cockpit Interface]]

This guide is designed to help new ~~and experienced~~ pilots ~~utilize their~~ [[~~Ships~~|~~spaceship~~]]. The [[Sidewinder MkI|Sidewinder]] is used as an example~~, but the~~ concepts are applicable to all [[ships]] in [[Elite Dangerous]]. The [[~~Careers~~]] ~~page~~ has ~~an overview~~ of ~~pursuable vocations~~.

This guide is designed to help new [[Pilot|pilots]] get ahead in the [[galaxy]]. There are many [[Careers|career]] paths. You should choose a vocation that fits your play style and skills. The [[Sidewinder MkI|Sidewinder]] is the starter ship and used as an example. The concepts are applicable to all [[ships]] in [[Elite Dangerous]]. You can explore planets [[On Foot|on foot]], with a [[Ship-Launched Vessels|vessel]] or [[SRV]]. The [[Scarab]] is a staple [[Vehicles|vehicle]] for [[Explorer|exploration]]. Veterans may find this guide useful to get up to speed.

== Overview ==

If you've never played an open world, space, trading, exploration and combat simulation game before then follow this Pilots Guide to get your bearings.

Elite Dangerous has a steep learning curve with complex controls and minimal in-game guidance. There are basic tutorials, but the game expects you to figure out navigation, trading and survival by yourself. However, there are free [[Third Party Tools]] for e.g. optimal trade routes, track market prices and engineering materials.

The controls require learning dozens of keybindings for thrusters, shields, landing gear and power distribution. You can customize the controls (mouse + keyboard, joystick/HOTAS or controller). By playing you will learn the basics like flight routines and gain muscle memory.

The #1 golden rule is ''“Never fly without a '''rebuy'''”''. This means you should always have enough [[credits]] to cover your [[Ships|ship]]'s [[Galactic Insurance Company|insurance]] if it gets destroyed. The Pilots Federation covers most of the cost , but you must pay the ''rebuy fee'' rebuy fee (circa 5% of your total ship and module value).

The activities range from easy to complex. Space trucking, data courier and basic exploration are easy. [[Combat]], [[Miner|mining]], [[Mission Board|missions]] at [[Settlement|settlements]] and [[System Colonisation|system colonisation]] are complex.

[[GalNet]] is the galactic news network and data aggregator in ED that broadcasts lore, market information, and political developments across the Milky Way. This official news is made by [[Frontier Developments]]. The [[lore]] of ED is deep and related to previous titles in the [[Elite series]]. Terminology and acronyms are frequently used in wiki articles and lore. Learn the common terms in the glossary of [[Acronyms & Slang]].

== Codex ==

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New pilots should check the following guides. Note: some guides are outdated.

* [[Acronyms & Slang]]

* [[Careers]] page - overview of pursuable vocations

* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7glm5rbPHKxnltQU1SLxdqQrENIXJGUr Elite: Dangerous Pilot Training Tutorials]

* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7glm5rbPHKx8MWl-oKkxLvEcAmumMVtw Elite Dangerous: Horizons Training Guides]

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 [[File:Sidewinder-Cockpit-Interface.png|thumb|300px|right|Sidewinder Cockpit Interface]]
-This guide is designed to help new and experienced pilots utilize their [[Ships|spaceship]]. The [[Sidewinder MkI|Sidewinder]] is used as an example, but the concepts are applicable to all [[ships]] in [[Elite Dangerous]]. The [[Careers]] page has an overview of pursuable vocations.
+This guide is designed to help new [[Pilot|pilots]] get ahead in the [[galaxy]]. There are many [[Careers|career]] paths. You should choose a vocation that fits your play style and skills. The [[Sidewinder MkI|Sidewinder]] is the starter ship and used as an example. The concepts are applicable to all [[ships]] in [[Elite Dangerous]]. You can explore planets [[On Foot|on foot]], with a [[Ship-Launched Vessels|vessel]] or [[SRV]]. The [[Scarab]] is a staple [[Vehicles|vehicle]] for [[Explorer|exploration]]. Veterans may find this guide useful to get up to speed.
+== Overview ==
+If you've never played an open world, space, trading, exploration and combat simulation game before then follow this Pilots Guide to get your bearings.
+Elite Dangerous has a steep learning curve with complex controls and minimal in-game guidance. There are basic tutorials, but the game expects you to figure out navigation, trading and survival by yourself. However, there are free [[Third Party Tools]] for e.g. optimal trade routes, track market prices and engineering materials.
+The controls require learning dozens of keybindings for thrusters, shields, landing gear and power distribution. You can customize the controls (mouse + keyboard, joystick/HOTAS or controller). By playing you will learn the basics like flight routines and gain muscle memory.
+The #1 golden rule is ''“Never fly without a '''rebuy'''”''. This means you should always have enough [[credits]] to cover your [[Ships|ship]]'s [[Galactic Insurance Company|insurance]] if it gets destroyed. The Pilots Federation covers most of the cost , but you must pay the ''rebuy fee'' rebuy fee (circa 5% of your total ship and module value).
+The activities range from easy to complex. Space trucking, data courier and basic exploration are easy. [[Combat]], [[Miner|mining]], [[Mission Board|missions]] at [[Settlement|settlements]] and [[System Colonisation|system colonisation]] are complex.
+[[GalNet]] is the galactic news network and data aggregator in ED that broadcasts lore, market information, and political developments across the Milky Way. This official news is made by [[Frontier Developments]]. The [[lore]] of ED is deep and related to previous titles in the [[Elite series]]. Terminology and acronyms are frequently used in wiki articles and lore. Learn the common terms in the glossary of [[Acronyms & Slang]].
 == Codex ==
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 New pilots should check the following guides. Note: some guides are outdated.
+* [[Acronyms & Slang]]
+* [[Careers]] page - overview of pursuable vocations
 * [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7glm5rbPHKxnltQU1SLxdqQrENIXJGUr Elite: Dangerous Pilot Training Tutorials]
 * [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7glm5rbPHKx8MWl-oKkxLvEcAmumMVtw Elite Dangerous: Horizons Training Guides]

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