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'''System Colonisation''' lets players claim and develop uninhabited [[Star system|star systems]] with free-form expansion in the [[galaxy]].<ref name=":18">[https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=960279442800789 System Colonisation] - Elite Dangerous, Facebook Page - 30 October 2024</ref> The player becomes the [[System Architect]] when the initial colonisation stages are complete. This allows you to manage colonial development. It's an open process that can be performed by a solo [[commander]], [[Squadrons|squadron]] or [[Player Minor Faction|faction]].<ref name=":2" />  
'''System Colonisation''' lets players claim and develop uninhabited [[Star system|star systems]] with free-form expansion in the [[galaxy]].<ref name=":1">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/en-US/news/system-colonisation-guide System Colonisation Guide] - Elite Dangerous News - 28 Feburary 2025</ref> The player becomes the [[System Architect]] when the initial colonisation stages are complete. This allows you to manage colonial development. It's an open process that can be performed by a solo [[commander]], [[Squadrons|squadron]] or [[Player Minor Faction|faction]].<ref name=":18">[https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=960279442800789 System Colonisation] - Elite Dangerous, Facebook Page - 30 October 2024</ref>


Colonisation has rapidly increased the number of [[human]] inhabited [[Star Systems|systems]] from the [[Core Systems|The Bubble]] across the [[Inner Orion Spur]].<ref name=":18" /> There is an ongoing effort to colonize the [[Colonia Region]]. The playable beta version launched on 26 Feb 2025.<ref name=":7" />
Colonisation has rapidly increased the number of [[human]] inhabited [[Star Systems|systems]] from the [[Core Systems|The Bubble]] across the [[Inner Orion Spur]].<ref name=":18" /> There is an ongoing effort to colonize the [[Colonia Region]]. The playable beta version launched on 26 Feb 2025.<ref name=":7" />
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== Rewards ==
== Rewards ==
The Architect amasses rewards via a regular [[Credits|credit]] payment from each system under your control. This is derived from the number and scale of facilities in the [[star system]]. These payments are issues weekly and can be redeemed by visiting an Administration contact. The weekly payment value increases when you accumulate more systems. A galactic tax is placed on your earnings if you earn more than 5 million credits.<ref name=":1">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/en-US/news/system-colonisation-guide System Colonisation Guide] - Elite Dangerous News - 28 Feburary 2025</ref> Players also receive a small discount on [[ships]] and [[outfitting]] when purchased in a system with 10 or more facilities.<ref name=":1" />
The Architect amasses rewards via a regular [[Credits|credit]] payment from each system under your control. This is derived from the number and scale of facilities in the [[star system]]. These payments are issues weekly and can be redeemed by visiting an Administration contact. The weekly payment value increases when you accumulate more systems. A galactic tax is placed on your earnings if you earn more than 5 million credits.<ref name=":1" /> Players also receive a small discount on [[ships]] and [[outfitting]] when purchased in a system with 10 or more facilities.<ref name=":1" />


== Guides ==
== Guides ==