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'''System | '''System Colonization''' lets you claim [[Star system|star systems]] with player-led, free-form expansion in the [[galaxy]].<ref name=":1">[https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=960279442800789 System Colonisation] - Elite Dangerous, Facebook Page - 30 October 2024</ref> [[Core Systems|The Bubble]] is no longer static.<ref name=":1" /> The [[System Architect]] manages colonial development. Colonization can be done by a solo [[commander]], [[:Category:Player groups|group]] or [[Player Minor Faction|faction]].<ref name=":2" /> The beta version is currently playable, launched on 26 Feb 2025.<ref name=":7" /> | ||
== Claim == | == Claim == | ||
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Then a [[Colonisation Ship]] (CS) arrives in the system.<ref name=":4" /> It is bigger than a [[Drake-Class Carrier]].<ref name=":2">[https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2289337034 Frontier Unlocked #10] - Twitch - 30 October 2024</ref> The player must deliver a list of items to the CS which depends on the starport type.<ref name=":4" /> It is a hub to work on in the system.<ref name=":2" /> Logistics is key to build a starport by transporting [[materials]] into the system.<ref name=":3">[https://www.polygon.com/pc/473158/elite-dangerous-colonization-expansion-bubble Elite Dangerous will let players colonize the Milky Way in 2025] - Polygon - 31 Oct 2024</ref> The starport appears in partial construction and will be finished after the weekly server tick.<ref name=":4" /> If it's not done within the time limit then all progress is lost.<ref name=":4" /> The station under construction appears as an abandoned [[starport]] with inactive vendors and services.<ref name=":12">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAD2A9ifeYs ELITE DANGEROUS - Colonization In-Depth Look] - Commander Exorcist - YouTube - 27 Nov 2024</ref> | Then a [[Colonisation Ship]] (CS) arrives in the system.<ref name=":4" /> It is bigger than a [[Drake-Class Carrier]].<ref name=":2">[https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2289337034 Frontier Unlocked #10] - Twitch - 30 October 2024</ref> The player must deliver a list of items to the CS which depends on the starport type.<ref name=":4" /> It is a hub to work on in the system.<ref name=":2" /> Logistics is key to build a starport by transporting [[materials]] into the system.<ref name=":3">[https://www.polygon.com/pc/473158/elite-dangerous-colonization-expansion-bubble Elite Dangerous will let players colonize the Milky Way in 2025] - Polygon - 31 Oct 2024</ref> The starport appears in partial construction and will be finished after the weekly server tick.<ref name=":4" /> If it's not done within the time limit then all progress is lost.<ref name=":4" /> The station under construction appears as an abandoned [[starport]] with inactive vendors and services.<ref name=":12">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAD2A9ifeYs ELITE DANGEROUS - Colonization In-Depth Look] - Commander Exorcist - YouTube - 27 Nov 2024</ref> | ||
Once the primary starport is built, the | Once the primary starport is built, the colonization beacon becomes a [[Nav Beacon|nav beacon]].<ref name=":4" /> A new Colonization Contact will appear in the completed starport.<ref name=":5" /> You'll have the option to claim and colonize another system by contacting the Colonization Contact.<ref name=":4" /> You can own more than 1 star system.<ref name=":5" /> You could build basic systems and daisy chain your way towards your favorite system. You can make it your home as the main system.<ref name=":2" /> | ||
== Construct == | == Construct == | ||