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There's numerous '''fiction''' such as novels and RPGs set in [[Elite Dangerous]] and the classic [[:Category:Elite series|Elite games]]. It's part of the [[Elite Universe|Elite universe]].<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=45 Frontier | There's numerous '''fiction''' such as novels and RPGs set in [[Elite Dangerous]] and the classic [[:Category:Elite series|Elite games]]. It's part of the [[Elite Universe|Elite universe]].<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=45 Frontier Forums: Official Fiction] | ||
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==== '''[[Elite: Mostly Harmless]] - 2014''' ==== | ==== '''[[Elite: Mostly Harmless]] - 2014''' ==== | ||
Mostly Harmless is a novel written by Kate Russell. A comedic tale of Commander Angel Rose, the Mostly Harmless pilot who becomes an unwitting and incompetent assassin.<ref>http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/katerussell/mostly-harmless-an-elite-dangerous-novel-working-t</ref> | Mostly Harmless is a novel written by Kate Russell. A comedic tale of Commander Angel Rose, the Mostly Harmless pilot who becomes an unwitting and incompetent assassin.<ref>[http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/katerussell/mostly-harmless-an-elite-dangerous-novel-working-t Kickstarter: Mostly Harmless - an Elite: Dangerous novel] </ref> | ||
==== '''[[Elite: And Here The Wheel]] - 2014''' ==== | ==== '''[[Elite: And Here The Wheel]] - 2014''' ==== | ||
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==== '''[[Elite: Lave Revolution]] - 2014''' ==== | ==== '''[[Elite: Lave Revolution]] - 2014''' ==== | ||
Lave Revolution is a novel written by [http://www.allenstroud.com Allen Stroud], with stretch goals that include a short film.<ref>http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/allenstroud/elite-lave-revolution?ref=live</ref> It follows the transition of Lave from a Dictatorship to a Democracy before the start of Elite: Dangerous. | Lave Revolution is a novel written by [http://www.allenstroud.com Allen Stroud], with stretch goals that include a short film.<ref>[http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/allenstroud/elite-lave-revolution?ref=live Kickstarter: Elite: Lave Revolution]</ref> It follows the transition of Lave from a Dictatorship to a Democracy before the start of Elite: Dangerous. | ||
==== '''[[Elite: Legacy]] - 2014''' ==== | ==== '''[[Elite: Legacy]] - 2014''' ==== | ||
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The first official roleplaying game book set in Elite Dangerous and the Elite universe by Dave Hughes. | The first official roleplaying game book set in Elite Dangerous and the Elite universe by Dave Hughes. | ||
=== '' | ==== [[Elite Dangerous Role Playing Game|'''Elite Dangerous Role Playing Game''']] ==== | ||
Official Elite Dangerous RPG is an interactive adventure to share with a group of friends. It seeks to immerse the role player in the same cut throat galaxy experienced by online players. | Official Elite Dangerous RPG is an interactive adventure to share with a group of friends. It seeks to immerse the role player in the same cut throat galaxy experienced by online players. | ||
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The following projects are under development. | The following projects are under development. | ||
==== ''[[Supermassive | ==== '''[[Supermassive]]''' ==== | ||
Supermassive is a novel to be written and illustrated by André Czausov. The book is planned to be around 90k words in length, and a suite of original illustrations will be incorporated into the PDF edition, together with some crowdfund-only extras such as Void magazine. This book is not yet released, the last update was on 28 December 2016.<ref>http://suprmasv.czausov.com/</ref> | Supermassive is a novel to be written and illustrated by André Czausov. The book is planned to be around 90k words in length, and a suite of original illustrations will be incorporated into the PDF edition, together with some crowdfund-only extras such as Void magazine. This book is not yet released, the last update was on 28 December 2016.<ref>[http://suprmasv.czausov.com/ Jameson/Jones:Supermassive]</ref> | ||
==== '''[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/232063970/survivor-an-elite-dangerous-gamebook/updates Elite Dangerous: Survivor]''' ==== | ==== '''[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/232063970/survivor-an-elite-dangerous-gamebook/updates Elite Dangerous: Survivor]''' ==== | ||
Survivor is a gamebook to be written by Nathan Page. Armed with nothing more than a pencil, two dice and an eraser, do you have the skill and wits to thrive in a hostile galaxy?<ref>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/232063970/survivor-an-elite-dangerous-gamebook/updates</ref> | Survivor is a gamebook to be written by Nathan Page. Armed with nothing more than a pencil, two dice and an eraser, do you have the skill and wits to thrive in a hostile galaxy?<ref>[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/232063970/survivor-an-elite-dangerous-gamebook/updates Kickstarter: Survivor- An "Elite: Dangerous" Gamebook/posts]</ref> | ||
== Classic Elite Fiction == | == Classic Elite Fiction == | ||
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==== [[Elite: The Dark Wheel|Elite: '''The Dark Wheel''']] ==== | ==== [[Elite: The Dark Wheel|Elite: '''The Dark Wheel''']] ==== | ||
The Elite: Dark Wheel novella by Robert Holdstock came packaged with the original [[Elite]] game in 1984. It was the first novella to be included for distribution with a video game in history.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elite_(video_game)#Marketing_and_release</ref> | The Elite: Dark Wheel novella by Robert Holdstock came packaged with the original [[Elite]] game in 1984. It was the first novella to be included for distribution with a video game in history.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elite_(video_game)#Marketing_and_release Wikipedia: ''Elite'' (video game)#Marketing and release]</ref> | ||
==== ''Imprint'' ==== | ==== '''Imprint''' ==== | ||
A novella included in the manual of | A novella included in the manual of Elite Plus in 1991, written by Andy Redman. It details the adventure of a new spacer, Rif Hood, who, after getting a new ship and pilot's license, encounters more than he imagined: pirates, friends, rivals, terrorists, and the terrifying realities of space combat.<ref>[http://www.frontierastro.co.uk/Fiction/elitefiction.html FrontierAstro: Fiction Review]</ref> | ||
==== '''[[Stories Of Life On The Frontier]]''' ==== | ==== '''[[Stories Of Life On The Frontier]]''' ==== | ||
This book is a collection eight short stories which came free with the [[Frontier: Elite II]] game in 1993. Written by David Massey, Moira Sheehan and Kathy Dickinson, these stories are set in the Frontier and [[Elite Universe|Elite universe]].<ref>http://www.dream-ware.co.uk/frontier/books/stories-of-life-on-the-frontier/</ref> | This book is a collection eight short stories which came free with the [[Frontier: Elite II]] game in 1993. Written by David Massey, Moira Sheehan and Kathy Dickinson, these stories are set in the Frontier and [[Elite Universe|Elite universe]].<ref>[http://www.dream-ware.co.uk/frontier/books/stories-of-life-on-the-frontier/ Dream-Ware: Stories Of Life On The Frontier]</ref> | ||
==== '''[[Further Stories Of Life On The Frontier]]''' ==== | ==== '''[[Further Stories Of Life On The Frontier]]''' ==== | ||
A collection of short stories of [[Frontier: First Encounters]]. There's the continuing hostilities between the Federation and Empire, muddied by the recently formed Alliance, and an intriguing story involving the Sirius Corporation and another which touches on the growing discomfort regarding the INRA actions towards the Thargoids.<ref>[http://www.dream-ware.co.uk/first-encounters/books/further-stories-of-life-on-the-frontier/ Further Stories Of Life On The Frontier]</ref> | A collection of short stories of [[Frontier: First Encounters]]. There's the continuing hostilities between the Federation and Empire, muddied by the recently formed Alliance, and an intriguing story involving the Sirius Corporation and another which touches on the growing discomfort regarding the INRA actions towards the Thargoids.<ref>[http://www.dream-ware.co.uk/first-encounters/books/further-stories-of-life-on-the-frontier/ Dream-Ware: Further Stories Of Life On The Frontier]</ref> | ||
== Guide for beginners == | == Guide for beginners == | ||
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* [[Events]] - list of current and past events. | * [[Events]] - list of current and past events. | ||
* [[Lore]] - lore in the [[Elite series]]. | * [[Lore]] - lore in the [[Elite series]]. | ||
* [[Fiction Resources]] | * [[Fiction Resources]] - links for authors of fiction about Elite universe | ||
* [http://forums.frontier.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=45 Elite Fiction Forum] | * [http://forums.frontier.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=45 Elite Fiction Forum] | ||