Lave Radio: an Elite Dangerous podcast

We finally have time to talk about the Vanguards update, and have many thoughts about a very content heavy week!Elite Dangerous Vanguards Patch 2 – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-vanguards-patch-2.640923/Mystery to be unlocked – https://canonn.science/codex/a-secret-to-be-uncovered-a-trail-to-be-followed/Community NewsFan made colonisation map – https://oasis-cartograph.onrender.com/Alec’s colonisation systems forum thread – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/alecs-guide-to-interesting-colonisation-systems-and-stations.638893/#post-10659743

The crew are joined by the wonderful ToCoSo to talk all about his new album, Radio7: Attack of The Onionheadz.Community Corner“TITAN Contractors – Cinematic Trailer” by Radium – https://youtu.be/qAgJfS8QJHM“I’m Making a Player Group, You’re Invited” by Indigo – https://youtu.be/jFSTdhR0L7k“A Beginner’s Guide to Exploration” by Xpeigh – https://youtu.be/mDqwHJhEUWASRVSurvey – RavenColonial’s gallery of all orbital and surface colonisation constructions.https://ravencolonial.com/#vis“A History Of Expeditions in Elite Dangerous | Tribute poster v2 2025” by Qohen Lethhttps://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/a-history-of-expeditions-in-elite-dangerous-tribute-poster-v2-2025.640516/Anthony Hunt’s blueprint and 3d print website – https://www.elite-dangerous-blog.com/ToCoSo – https://bsky.app/profile/tocoso.bsky.socialToCoSo patreon – https://www.patreon.com/tocosomusicToCoSo bandcamp – https://tocoso.bandcamp.com/

The crew discuss the latest update, Vanguards and Shadows, and reflect on a fantastic ECM. Community News:“Ludicrous! The Drakhyr Rally” by Cmdr Homborger -https://edrushfleet.co.uk/2025/08/19/ludicrous-the-drakhyr-rally/“A Valley of Ice and Sand” (Out There) by Commander Exorcist - https://youtu.be/u9kS-xiYcoU“Elite Dangerous: Odyssey - Exploration Montage | Episode 19” by coeneman02 - https://youtu.be/d4k-440dchk“Doing this made Elite Dangerous So much better !” by Erad*Prime - https://youtu.be/ufPO-FLR-X8“SPECIAL Elite Dangerous: Corsair Mass Meet Up” by The Buur Pit - https://youtu.be/4lRd6mTZj0Ehttps://edastro.com/galmap/#-366,0,436,6Alec’s annotated map: https://i.imgur.com/6LjTfoj.png Download the episode directly from here

The crew fight latency issues and discuss their favourite of the last six ships introduced to the game. Community NewsNicey's blog the original Elite games on modern hardware - https://niceygy.net/2025/08/09/retro-elite/ToCoSo's Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tocosomusicElite Dangerous - Legend (cinematic)” by AuraxisAnimus - https://youtu.be/NUaFbuLz_dQ“Step Inside the Panther Clipper Bridge | Elite Dangerous VR Experience” by Ricardos Gaming - https://youtu.be/KC0vJW5sNTY“Top 10 Community MODS and TOOLS in Elite: Dangerous” by Xpeigh - https://youtu.be/M9x1PhmDPQg“Easily Destroy ANY Elite Dangerous Settlement with ANY Equipment Level” by Commander Exorcist - https://youtu.be/wYXc0Z5ujBgThe Drakhyr Rally reportResults: https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-the-3311-drakhyr-rally.638651/page-4#post-10683950Videos:Shaye - https://youtu.be/gC8moESIXaUDuck - https://youtu.be/9bRwzT9SQ2EAlec - https://youtu.be/ELULelTio6ASimstarr (final 4hrs!) - https://youtu.be/3qsHtiQrY6AP

The crew discuss the Type 11 Prospector at length, debut a new advert, and lament the lack of in game news. Community NewsElite Dangerous rated best space flight simulation by space.comhttps://www.space.com/entertainment/space-games/best-space-flight-simulation-games-ranked“Behemoth In The Pink — Timelapse” by SiegfriedOriginhttps://youtu.be/d4gLNwxsbbAMechan's Organised PvP - https://youtu.be/eaF18JcFx3ILow altitude ship racing comes to EDCoPilot! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Be2-7EIl6wThe Drakhyr Rally -https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-the-3311-drakhyr-rally.638651/ECM Miniatures Tournament - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfD9xVw9IzRpIx1_iMC6Cs3k2ddTnVlFlVOXVw6CpCpPhnQdw/viewformElite Community Meet Twitch Channel - https://twitch.tv/ECMLive Download the episode directly from here

The crew issue an apology sonnet, and discuss the ship that was teased over the weekend. Community Corner“Being An Imperial” by The High Wake - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qye-r5AUiQ“Looking Around the Panther Clipper MK2 Cockpit in VR” by Midnite Black - https://youtu.be/6YVwdnE8qpc“10 K Your Way #10 -The Kingfisher” by Beetlejude - https://youtu.be/7F841YvNHPQ“Engineering Materials with As Minimum Fuss as Possible” by Cmdr Tara Light - https://youtu.be/7F841YvNHPQ“Special Effect - 10K Your Way Part 2” by Ned McReady - https://youtu.be/8sM6OFeYz3IHomborger's latest blog “Buckyball 10k: How Elite is helping a charity to transform disabled people’s lives!” - https://edrushfleet.co.uk/2025/07/28/buckyball-10k-how-elite-is-helping-a-charity-to-transform-disabled-peoples-lives/ Download the episode directly from here

The bulk of today's show is spent talking about the Panther Clipper, how does it measure up to expectations? Our bumper sized crew have thoughts! Community CornerPhantom Explorers Monthly (June 3311) by Mint_the_Mighty - https://phantomexplorers.wixsite.com/phantom-explorers-1/post/june-2025“Redux - Elite: Dangerous (Flight Assist Off)” by Aitolu - https://youtu.be/GDoZRY1ulus“Dropping a Panther Clipper down the side of a crater!” by Alec - https://youtu.be/1VcEffaf49YBeetlejude’s “10K Your Way” playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp75E0zzZc37c3PtW6jkkJb0J2Fq1W_8E“Supercruise handling of ships” - updated to include the Panther Clipper - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/supercruise-handling-of-ships.396845/Sign-ups for Distant Worlds 3 - https://distantworlds3.space/Sign-ups for The Drakhyr Rally - https://forms.gle/8SB48QH3aqPeaKJR710K The Buckyball Way - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-10k-the-buckyball-way-for-special-effect.638954/ Panther Clipper W

The crew talk about old Elite Dangerous predictions that may no longer come to fruition. Community CornerColonization Removing NSP Issue Tracker - https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/77032Galnet News Digest About it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_bKjwoLUP0“I Forgot the BEST Part of Elite — Exploring!” by Mile 13 Gaming - https://youtu.be/aEFB54F0AB8“Elite Dangerous for Absolute Beginners | Your First Mission Step-by-Step!” by Spacefaring Chronicles - https://youtu.be/pufX-EuqLus“7 Myths of Elite Dangerous DEBUNKED for new players” by Ricardos Gaming - https://youtu.be/ond4gUgHYbAHow to Make it 'Out There' by Commander Exorcist - https://youtu.be/3ZVfHeStNdI“Taking the Simstarr off-road in Elite Dangerous - Stream Highlight” by Project SimStarr - https://youtu.be/HHbAjSuzstc10K The Buckyball Way - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-10k-the-buckyball-way-for-special-effect.638954/ Download the episode directly from here

The crew discuss the most recent updates to the game and answer the question - is the corsair worth the credits? Community CornerDistant Worlds 3 has opened for applications! https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/dw3-distant-worlds-3-website-roster-signups.639043/Distant Worlds 3 - https://distantworlds3.space/Drakhyr Rally Sign Up - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-the-3311-drakhyr-rally.638651/#post-10653016Alec's SRV driving tutorials - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSeEFsl5MwqSOdoqhZD_Bom2kK441imiTBeetleJude's 10k your way - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWgYwY0HIG0&t=132s&pp=ygUKYmVldGxlanVkZQ%3D%3D10K The Nicey Way - https://niceygy.net/2025/07/02/10k-the-nicey-way/10K The Buckyball Way - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-10k-the-buckyball-way-for-special-effect.638954/10K Your Way participants - https://tiltify.com/specialeffect/10k-your-wayDeor's 10k Run - https://www.justgiving.com/page/deor“Elite Dangerous

The full crew is back to discuss last week's Frontier Unlocked and share their opinions on the Panther Clipper. Community CornerAlec's guide to 'interesting' colonisation systems and stations.https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/alecs-guide-to-interesting-colonisation-systems-and-stations.638893/“In Memoriam 4 - Nebula (an Elite Dangerous Exploration video)” by Primetime Casualhttps://youtu.be/vKXU5ehpnm8“10 K Your Way #1” by BeetleJude https://youtu.be/-YDjjZgrFUwMartinGW is rehosting Quizengine's fantastic OMG website which has detailed plans for every type of Odyssey settlement. https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/a-re-host-of-cmdr-quizengines-fantastic-tool.638913/“How to Easily Find ANYTHING in a Settlement Raid” by Commander Exorcist - https://youtu.be/jeMNn3CpXlULovely Meet Up 2025 - https://www.psykit.tv/events/lovely-meet-up-25ECM 2025 - http://elitecommunitymeet.info Download the episode directly from here

There's a lot to cover, Frontier's Financial reports, our engineering QOTW and Panther Clipper expectations! Community News - Kekosummer's Showroom System - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/build-a-system-with-every-odyssey-settlement.637592/Phantom Explorer's Monthly by CMDR Mint_the_Mighty -https://phantomexplorers.wixsite.com/phantom-explorers-1/post/may-2025Elite Dangerous in VR with Meta Quest | Full Setup Guide + Tips” by Spacefaring Chronicles - https://youtu.be/D9NFpU1URiY“How To Collect High-Grade Raw Materials FAST!” by Mile 13 Gaming - https://youtu.be/9D7jG7j9Vo0“Must-Have Tool for Elite Dangerous: How to Use Odyssey Materials Helper” by Mile 13 Gaming - https://youtu.be/JRcmaX3nhsc“Panther Clipper Mk2 – How Much Cargo Is Too Much?” by Ricardos Gaming - https://youtu.be/xy5qzVQLUjg“21 powodów, dla których warto zagrać w Elite Dangerous w 2025 roku”(aka “21 Reasons to Play Elite Dangerous in 2025”) by Rootsrat - https://youtu.be/n-7dO4IwjdQThe Drakhyr Rally - 15:00 UTC Sunday 10th August 3311

The crew discuss the upcoming Vanguards update and catch up on the last two weeks after an amazing interview with Arthur! Community newsCMDR Mechan's Colonisation Guide - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/colonization-mega-guide-v1-0b-released.638126/ Ian Doncaster's Colonisation Thread - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/development-level-figuring-out-what-all-these-numbers-do.634214Issue Tracker request for Journal File changes - https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/76154Sol to Colonia in under an hour - https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1l0b1sj/sol_to_colonia_under_one_hour/“Elite Dangerous - Huge Community Event” by Nug - https://youtu.be/jH6WOWzpudsSpecial Effect Discord - https://discord.gg/2f2VAfECAfBeetleJude 10 'K' pictures - https://tiltify.com/@beetlejude/ten-k-picturesLoose Screws Episode 286 deep dive on the power distributor - https://youtu.be/1G0rUaiof-c?t=5210Reise Lang's Notebook LM for Elite Dangerous history - https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/54eeaa77-

The crew sit down for a chat with the wonderful Arthur Tolmie, in his final month at frontier. Daisy Bell's Pride Posts - https://bsky.app/profile/daisy-bell.bsky.social/post/3lqk2wvmpdc2eConsider raising money for Special Effect by taking part in the #10kYourWay challenge this July with a special call out to Elite Dangerous Commanders! discord.gg/2f2VAfECAf Download the episode directly from here

The crew look to the next Frontier Unlocked and speculate what will be revealed as part of the Vanguards update! Community Corner“Elite Dangerous is nothing” by timmm - https://youtu.be/dze-TC1g0HI“Echoes of the Galaxy” by CMDR_JohnWick - https://youtu.be/ZPQYA9BrlsI“The Heart Within (machinima)” by AuraxisAnimus - https://youtu.be/70I0vIZB4_I'The Melville Expedition' by Galnet News Digest - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V6lF2DY5eA“Tell Me Why” by Cmdr Reggit - https://youtu.be/WYu3T5dGmGM'Sol to Sagittarius A record Smashed' - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/buckyball-racing-club-presents-the-a-challenge-v2-0.516860/page-22#post-10635422Panther Clipper Sweepstake - open until 28th May’s Frontier Unlocked - https://forms.gle/72YRBwBNNdJK3MTg7 Powerplay Conflict Zones not spawning issue tracker - https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/70594 Download the episode directly from here

The crew discuss the amazing things the Elite Community is capable of when they get together. Community NewsOperation Warbucks - https://tiltify.com/+operation-warbucks-flying-by-starlight/operation-warbucks-flying-by-starlightNicey EDDN Blog - https://niceygy.net/2025/05/19/the-eddn-how-your-3rd-party-apps-work/ZaviiNet’s EDFM (Elite Dangerous Fleet Manager) - https://edfm.space/ Just (Formerly Just About) Elite: Dangerous rewards - https://justabout.com/elite-dangerous/rewardThe Buur Pit “Is Elite worth playing in 2025” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQhkcge_nMM&t=2s&pp=ygUPZWxpdGUgZGFuZ2Vyb3VzThe High Wake 'Typical Type 9 Pilots' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJNhLaYWKTs Indigo “The Feature Nobody Tells You about in Elite Dangerous” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcDX3oLYkdIThe Way “Elite Dangerous | Colonisation My Star System - Biggest Mistakes | What I built and why” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrqCZFt075Q QOTW End of the road forum post - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/e

In which the crew talk potential customisation, charity shenanigans, and Alec tries to start a fight with The Buur Pit on no less than three occasions. Development NewsElite Dangerous Update Notes - https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-1-2-100Arthur Tolmie Leaving Frontier - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/arthur-tolmie_update-after-5-years-at-frontier-and-all-activity-7325861458087485440-ATYw/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAA-2vCsBrzxybm8YK81otBIqAJ8uDQT14w8Serverside fix - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-titan-drive-components-in-fleet-carrier-markets.637598/#post-10630106 Community NewsA request for help by Diwrnach - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/a-request-for-help.637477/Operation Warbucks - https://tiltify.com/+operation-warbucks-flying-by-starlight/operation-warbucks-flying-by-starlightThe Buur Pit Elite Dangerous Special - https://youtu.be/8BXpCV1MLbIElite Dangerous Gutamaya Corsair Explorer Guide by Slamscape-X - https://youtu.be/aW

A stripped down crew catch up on Frontier visits, the Panther Clipper announcement, and Update 3. Development NewsNew ship Revealed: https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1917639134228680990Frontier Unlocked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDIhpAvzGeE Community News“Just About: 8 Months On” by Nicey - https://niceygy.net/2025/04/30/just-about-8-months-on/“Lurking in the Lagrange” by Homborger - https://edrushfleet.co.uk/lurkers-of-lagrange/“Elite Dangerous: What No One Tells You” by TK Games - https://youtu.be/rKiDYomqJpI“What’s Colonization Like in Elite Dangerous?” by Mile 13 Gaming - https://youtu.be/RjeqALjfnH8“Farseer's Rock” by Beaucoup Fish - https://youtu.be/PFXBAZDP7RE“It’s still active…The Silent Choir” by Komie Koots - https://youtu.be/-X2vgO8x2xw“Can a New Generation Love Elite Dangerous?” by Spacefaring Chronicles - https://youtu.be/uRD3T3Fwh_oFinal Elite Racers “Titan Cup” event - Saturday 10th May - 17:00 UTC - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-titan-cup-hosted-by-elite-racers.633106/

The crew howl in to action post Pitcon to cover teasers and Trailblazers Update 3 Development News PitCon Ship Tease - https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1916130089885933603 Trailblazers Patch 3 - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-trailblazers-update-3-wednesday-april-30.636973/ Frontier Unlocked Wednesday 1800-1900 - https://www.twitch.tv/frontier Community News Tour the Solar System in Elite Dangerous with Science Museum Curators! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mOP1ttp74E EDEN completes Exodus Expedition - https://www.edsm.net/en/expeditions/summary/id/214/name/EDEN+%3A+Exodus Fatherhood Reaches the California Nebula! - https://thefatherhoodwing.space/the-fatherhood-reaches-the-california-nebula/ DW3 Build-up The Mike’s Peak Hill Climb SRV Race - https://discord.gg/fleetcomm?event=1365709198343540807 Canonn Science aerodynamics research: The Type 9 - https://canonn.science/codex/research-notes/type-9-heavy-aerodynamics/ Canonn Science aerodynamics research: The Belu

It's a packed sidewinder as the crew engages the wild speculation drives and talks about the year to come. Community News:The New Shape of the Bubble - https://nanushtol.github.io/ed-colonization-map/Colonization Timelapse by ENDERS - https://youtu.be/lC_nQjo9eqIElite Dangereuse Construction tool - https://elitedangereuse.fr/en/outils/construction.php?community=trueReddit post explaining it more - https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1jzskde/tool_construction_tool_for_trailblazersEDCoPilot Colonisation Progress Tracker - https://razzserver.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=colonisation_progress_trackerGutamaya Corsair Review by CMDR Eagle131 - https://youtu.be/jf6YkhKV7lg“Why Play Elite: Dangerous? A Comparison of Space Games” by Xarrian - https://youtu.be/SW2voRrOrJo“Complete System Map Guide | ELITE DANGEROUS Exploration Guides | Pt. 06” by Commander Exorcist - https://youtu.be/KINqwpdPrFAAlec driving round A.E.B City - https://youtu.be/8gOuVVDq7EkJust about - https://justabout.com/elite-dangerous/38691

Everyone has opinions about the Corsair! Development News:Corsair Update Notes - https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-1-0-3 Community Corner:Niceys Guide to the Stella Forge - https://niceygy.net/2025/04/02/stellar-forge-pt1/Smelly Little Monkey and a Reluctant Rogue AI by OrangePheonix - https://youtu.be/ZfwKcJBXX1U'The Shoulder of Orion' by ObsidianAnt - https://youtu.be/NCoplMxav0MElite Dangerous Odyssey: Ultimate Beginners Guide Episode 8 - Mastering Laser Mining by SpaceFaring Chronicles - https://youtu.be/6iOQCp1z2psHow to Auto-Track your Colonization Builds in Elite Dangerous the fast, quick and easy way tutorial by Atlas Rand Gaming - https://youtu.be/GKLVQCm8z3sEDCoPilot system colonisation customisation features - https://razzserver.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=system_colonisation_customisationsJustAbout synchronised SRV stunt video - https://justabout.com/elite-dangerous/38772/send-us-a-synchronised-srv-stunt-rewardHomborger’s race blog - “Pluto Time” - https://edrushfleet.co.uk/2025/04/08/p