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The ''Elite: Dangerous'' galaxy is based on the real [[Elite: Dangerous FAQ#What are the main features of .22Elite: Dangerous.22.3F|Milky Way]] and''' '''[[Elite: Dangerous FAQ#Will planets rotate and orbit around stars.3F|planets will rotate and orbit their stars]], thus constantly changing a system's landscape and adding lot of depth. The [[Elite: Dangerous FAQ#How big will planets and star systems.C2.A0be.3F|galaxy is scientifically accurate]] and includes around a 100 billion star systems (around 400 billion stars considering most systems contain multiple stars). The ''Elite'' Universe is modeled on current galactic charts. [[Elite: Dangerous FAQ#Will planets rotate and orbit around stars.3F|Planets and moons will rotate and orbit in 1:1 scale real-time]], therefore constantly changing a system's environment. | The ''Elite: Dangerous'' galaxy is based on the real [[Elite: Dangerous FAQ#What are the main features of .22Elite: Dangerous.22.3F|Milky Way]] and''' '''[[Elite: Dangerous FAQ#Will planets rotate and orbit around stars.3F|planets will rotate and orbit their stars]], thus constantly changing a system's landscape and adding lot of depth. The [[Elite: Dangerous FAQ#How big will planets and star systems.C2.A0be.3F|galaxy is scientifically accurate]] and includes around a 100 billion star systems (around 400 billion stars considering most systems contain multiple stars). The ''Elite'' Universe is modeled on current galactic charts. [[Elite: Dangerous FAQ#Will planets rotate and orbit around stars.3F|Planets and moons will rotate and orbit in 1:1 scale real-time]], therefore constantly changing a system's environment. | ||
[ | [[Elite: Dangerous FAQ#I have heard that the "Elite" series have no actual storyline. Is that true?|Elite Dangerous features an immersive, evolving galaxy with dynamic society, economy and stories]], allowing pilots to join each other and together change the story of the Milky Way. | ||
The vast, [[Elite: Dangerous FAQ#How big will planets and star systems.C2.A0be.3F|scientifically accurate 1:1 scale of the seamless Milky Way galaxy]] is created using a mix of [[Procedural Generation|procedural generation and artist direction.]] | The vast, [[Elite: Dangerous FAQ#How big will planets and star systems.C2.A0be.3F|scientifically accurate 1:1 scale of the seamless Milky Way galaxy]] is created using a mix of [[Procedural Generation|procedural generation and artist direction.]] | ||
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* [http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/15od2s/i_am_david_braben_cocreator_of_elite_creator_of/c7qbhd8 Cosmic phenomena like black holes, supernovas, active binary stars etc.] | * [http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/15od2s/i_am_david_braben_cocreator_of_elite_creator_of/c7qbhd8 Cosmic phenomena like black holes, supernovas, active binary stars etc.] | ||
* Specially handcrafted overrides for [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbPSjOSXpw4&t=165 160,000 known stars in the night sky] and planetary objects that we know and love. For example, our solar system with Earth, Moon and Mars, other systems with recently discovered planets, etc. | * Specially handcrafted overrides for [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbPSjOSXpw4&t=165 160,000 known stars in the night sky] and planetary objects that we know and love. For example, our solar system with Earth, Moon and Mars, other systems with recently discovered planets, etc. | ||
There are several sentient [ | There are several sentient [[races]] in the Milky Way galaxy. The most notable are Humans, Thargoids and Guardians. More races are yet to be discovered. | ||
== Our Galaxy == | == Our Galaxy == | ||