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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]] 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.
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]] 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. You decide your own adventure in ED. This guide has key things that you should known for a better journey.


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
[[File:Sidewinder-Cockpit-Interface.png|thumb|250px|right|Sidewinder Cockpit Interface]]
[[File:Sidewinder-Cockpit-Interface.png|thumb|250px|right|Sidewinder Cockpit Interface]]
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.
If you've never played an open-world, space, trading, exploration and combat simulation game before then follow this 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, [[Trader|trading]] and survival by yourself. However, there are free [[Third Party Tools]] for e.g. optimal trade routes, track market prices and [[Engineers|engineering]] [[materials]].
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, [[Trader|trading]] and survival by yourself. However, there are free [[Third Party Tools]] for e.g. optimal trade routes, track market prices and [[Engineers|engineering]] [[materials]].