Loose Screws - The Dangerousest

It’s the 353st episode for the 15rd of October, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-twelven) You can find us at our website: http://loosescrewsed.com Discord https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED Squadron Briefing: BGS highlights: 468 Star systems, controlling 148 3 Wars and an election, not of any import Expansion out of Lambda Andromedae There’s a Retreat in Yen Ti we’ve been fighting to prevent Short PP Report: PP Cycle 102 A Rares Rush and Surface Mining lead the way - Everyone on the plus side Duval wins the week with 72 new systems, 10 forts and a stronghold Kaine in 2nd with 44 new systems, 10 forts and 3 strongholds - another strong week and she will pass Antal by K5 reckoning LYR in 3rd with 16 new, 12 forts and 4 strongholds Delaine in 4th with 15 forts and 2 strongholds (minus 7 exploited due to funny powerplay math) Archer in 9th with 9 new systems and 3 strongholds Patreus last with 2 new systems, 2 forts and a stronghold Powerplay rankings Dev News: October Dev Log https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/elite-dangerous-october-dev-log-2026-law-disorder All ten announced ship buffs Ship Changes Asp Scout +1 utility slot; improved jump range, speed and maneuverability Federal Dropship +1 Class 6 internal; improved jump range and speed Imperial Clipper +1 Class 7 internal; improved jump range and shields Type-6 Transporter +1 Class 6 internal; improved shields Type-7 Transporter +1 Class 7 internal; improved jump range and thermal performance Viper Mk IV Improved shields, speed and maneuverability Sidewinder Improved shields and maneuverability Eagle Improved shields Caspian Explorer Improved jump range Mandalay Improved jump range Anaconda Mk II announced specifications Specification Anaconda Mk II Power plant Class 8 Thrusters Class 7 FSD Class 8 Power distributor Class 8 Sensors Class 8 Hardpoints 1 Huge, 4 Large, 2 Small Largest optional internal Class 8 Maximum cargo 750 tons Early-access release October 20, 2026 Law & Disorder announcements Feature What's announced Crime detection Unconfirmed bounties can disappear if you escape before confirmation NPC piracy Demand cargo; NPCs evaluate the threat before surrendering or resisting Criminal notoriety Crimes belong to commanders; ship notoriety influences reputation and attention Crime tiers Five escalating levels, with more proportionate enforcement Smuggling Updated scanning and detection support stealthier smuggling Criminal systems Populated Anarchy systems become Criminal systems with their own enforcement Kill Warrant Scanner Removed; its bounty-detection function becomes part of regular scanning PvP crimes Separate Pilots' Federation penalties, with responses accounting for disparities between attacker and victim Notoriety cooldown Existing wait-out-the-timer mechanic removed Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site 13-10-12 - Three Prisoners Missing Following Recent Breakout 15-10-12 - Brewer Corp Jump Satellite Initiative Hailed a Success Discussion Topic: Crime Pays: Buffs, Builds & Banter Alec Turner Esquire the 3rdws Memorial Community Corner: We offer our condolences to Alec on the passing of the Kill Warrant Scanner

It’s the 352th episode for the 8st of October, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-twelven) You can find us at our website: http://loosescrewsed.com Discord https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED Squadron Briefing: BGS highlights: n/a? Short PP Report: PP Cycle 101 Powerplay rankings Dev News: n/a Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site Brewer Corporation’s Carrier Jump Satellite Plans Only one FC around a star? Prison Ship Break Subdued in Redonesses Discussion Topic: Bugs, Breadcrumbs, and Loose Ends

It’s the Sesquarcentennialty-first episode (#351rd) for the 1nd of October, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-twelven) You can find us at our website: http://loosescrewsed.com Discord https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED Squadron Briefing: BGS highlights: LSN Now Present in 466 (+1) star systems, controlling 146 star systems (+3). Lambda Andromedae, Maikoro and Qama in boom Victory in Synuefai ND-M c10-9 - Control of the system was won Victory in Praea Euq LX-U b16-6 - Sagal Survey was won Short PP Report: PP Cycle 100 Kaine won the week big with 24 new systems and 5 strongholds (-2 forts) [K5]: biggest seen outside of a relics rush since 1 ton trading was fixed. Also continuing to hear reports of significant uptick in undermining. The Rhino and surface mining has definitely tilted powerplay. Duval 2nd with 3 new systems, 4 forts and 2 strongholds Grom 3rd with 6 new systems, 3 forts and 2 strongholds LYR is on a corporate retreat in 6th with 5 new systems and 2 strongholds Delaine is 8th with 6 new systems, -2 forts and 2 strongholds Archer is in 12th, losing 2 systems and a fort, and the only power in negatives this week… Powerplay rankings (9/24/26) Dev News: Salvage Paint Jobs Vibrant Paint Packs Mamba and Vulture paint jobs Some packs (10/1/26) Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site Mass Prison Breakout Reported at Eve 597 - Community Goal - Fight Criminals in Redonesses - Get skins for your Mamba and Vulture for 1 Combat Bond - Pilots can support this initiative by signing up at the Sword of Iustitia in the Redonesses system, then taking part in conflict zones combatting criminal forces in the system. - There is a question as to who you can kill for credit. There will be two wars live by the time this is broadcast, we shall see… Discussion Topic: Something Steamframe Alec Turner Memorial Community Corner: Happy 8th Anniversary to the Burr Pit

It’s the Sesquarcentennial episode (#350st) for the 24st of September, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-twelven) You can find us at our website: http://loosescrewsed.com Discord https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED Squadron Briefing: BGS highlights: LSN Now Present in 465 (+2) star systems, controlling 143 star systems (+1). Election in BD+67 1409 -> Le Guin Terminal at risk War in Synuefai ND-M c10-9 v. The Fatherhood - Weird control war (we’re at 60%, Fatherhood in control at 24.5%). Short PP Report: PP Cycle 99 Kaine won the week with 14 exploited, -1 fort, 4 strongholds Mahon 2nd with 10 forts and a stronghold, - 3 exploited Duval 3rd with 5 exploited, 2 forts and 2 strongholds Antal and the emperor round out the top 5. LYR was quiet with 6 exploited, 1 fort, 1 stronghold Delaine was 10th with 2 exploited and a stronghold Archer was last, with 1 new system and 1 fort. Powerplay rankings (9/24/26) Dev News: September 2026 Dev Log | Law & Disorder First Details & Anaconda Mk II Revealed - News - Elite Dangerous ANACONDA MK 2 Crime and Disorder update (9/24/26) Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site Missing Prison Ship Discovered Adrift in Redonesses System - There is currently a BGS war about it, with the ship being stolen (defender) and attempting to be rescued (attacker) by the two in system factions. (Tinfoil: Does this relate to the “famous” pirate mentioned earlier in the year?) Discussion Topic: Law, Disorder, and an Extra, Large Problem

It’s #349nd for the 17rd of September, 2026 or 3312! (33-Oh-twelven) You can find us at our website: http://loosescrewsed.com Discord https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED Squadron Briefing: BGS highlights: The Pax Screwiana Continues LSN Now Present in 463 (+4) star systems, controlling 142 star systems (+1). Short PP Report: PP Cycle 98 The Battle Of FZ Andromedae The Relics Rush Hangover Kaine won the week - 12 new systems and 4 new strongholds Winters in second - Her recent Galnet Speech rousing both of her supporters to win 3 new systems, 2 forts and 2 strongholds LYR consolidated prior gains, 3 new systems, 4 forts and a stronghold Mahon with 7 new systems and 2 strongholds Rounding out the top 5, Duval with 4 new systems, 2 forts and a stronghold Yuri Grom and ALD lost a number of systems (9 and 12 respectively) but fortifications and strongholds kept them in the black… Archer was back in the net negatives gaining 3 new systems but losing a fort Powerplay rankings Dev News: Store Sale is a bunch of salvage paint jobs for old ships Galnet News: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site Busy News Week 9-11 Federation Condemns Ongoing October Accords Exclusion 9-14 Increased Traffic Near Prison Ships Sparks Concern 9-17 SRV and Surface Mining Trials Deemed Resounding Success 9-17 Prison Ship Reported Missing After Failing Scheduled Transit A mystery - Twitter’s gonna tweet! https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1961010085498401161?s=20 As of 1PM Central Daylight Time - Canonn still hasn’t found it yet. Discussion Topic: Getting Ahead of Yourself Progression, learning, and purpose in Elite Dangerous Alec Turner Memorial Community Corner: Rota Latina buckyball results https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-present-rota-latina-4th-14th-september-3312.649360/page-4#post-10885647 Unlimited Class Tobias Von Brandt in a Cobra V was 3rd Edelgard Von Rhein in a Courier was 2nd Shay Blackwood was first in a Mandalay Regulation Class Fred Cookson 10th Feliz Navidad 3rd Tobias Von Brandt 2nd Edelgard Von Rhein 1st Some comments about the Buckyball race - Roy Listened to Lave - Two highlights The Elite Community Meetup was in Coventry England FDev made an appearance according to Alec, but no formal presentation No word who won the Lady Godiva look-a-like contest https://www.elitecommunitymeet.info/ The Rhino Planetary Mining Guide is a thing! It’s not as polished as Mechan’s Guide to ~~War Crimes~~ Trailblazers, but it’s only version 0.6 Planetary Mining Site regeneration times are longer than a week, but how long is unknown https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wfvkE73ZEhlvdhVZMjIpyzr5cAsceY4xPWTGdG2yEmo/edit?tab=t.0