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In Elite Plus (aka the 1991 DOS version) it was possible to reach a ninth galaxy by galaxy jumping from interstellar space. |
In Elite Plus (aka the 1991 DOS version) it was possible to reach a ninth galaxy by galaxy jumping from interstellar space. |
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| − | There is a short story based on |
+ | There is a short story based on the ninth galaxy called [[Nine]]. |
== Space Dredgers == |
== Space Dredgers == |
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The Elite manual mentions [[Deep Space Dredger|space dredgers]]. Immense factoryship agglomerates that scour space for debris, especially at battlesites. Best given a wide berth, they have the reputation of being unscrupulous in what they ingest. |
The Elite manual mentions [[Deep Space Dredger|space dredgers]]. Immense factoryship agglomerates that scour space for debris, especially at battlesites. Best given a wide berth, they have the reputation of being unscrupulous in what they ingest. |
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| − | == Generation |
+ | == Generation ships == |
| − | + | Generation ships are huge colonisation vessels travelling through normal space at near-relativistic speed, many have still to reach their destinations. Of those that have, none have attempted to decelerate and have made no effort to communicate with welcoming parties. |
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| − | Generation ships were mentioned in the manual of classic elite, and even present in the |
+ | Generation ships were mentioned in the manual of classic elite, and even present in the ArcElite version (unverified, but I have seen pictures). |
| − | There is a short story based on Elite Generation ships called [[Schism]]. |
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| + | [[Schism]] is a short story by [[Drew Wagar]] based on generation ships. The short story ''Vendetta'' by [[Jason Togneri]] also features a generation ship. |
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== Unreachable stars == |
== Unreachable stars == |
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== Worm holes == |
== Worm holes == |
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| − | Supposedly, there is a wormhole at the centre of the galaxy in Frontier. |
+ | Supposedly, there is a wormhole at the centre of the galaxy in [[Frontier]]. |
| − | This rumour has been affirmed by David Braben, but no evidence has been found in the source code. |
+ | This rumour has been affirmed by [[David Braben]], but no evidence has been found in the source code. |
== Rock hermits == |
== Rock hermits == |
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| − | [[Rock hermit]]s were mentioned in the Elite classic manual, but not present in all versions of classic Elite. BBC Elite didn't have rock hermits, but ArcElite and Elite on the ZX Spectrum had them. On the Spectrum version, rock hermits could be recognised by noting whether an asteroid was tumbling or not. Asteroids that were not tumbling were rock hermits, and would release a couple of fighters if attacked. |
+ | [[Rock hermit]]s were mentioned in the [[Elite]] classic manual, but not present in all versions of classic Elite. BBC Elite didn't have rock hermits, but ArcElite and Elite on the ZX Spectrum had them. On the Spectrum version, rock hermits could be recognised by noting whether an asteroid was tumbling or not. Asteroids that were not tumbling were rock hermits, and would release a couple of fighters if attacked. |
In ArcElite you may collect the normal bounty for destroying an asteroid (2cr) but you will not find any mineral fragments. This also counts on your legal rating; killing rock hermits is considered a no-no by the police. |
In ArcElite you may collect the normal bounty for destroying an asteroid (2cr) but you will not find any mineral fragments. This also counts on your legal rating; killing rock hermits is considered a no-no by the police. |
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| − | On [[Oolite]], it is possible to dock with a rock hermit, and the Pirate Coves expansion pack turns some rock hermits into pirate hideouts (which can be fatal to approach in a lightly armed ship). |
+ | On [[Oolite]], it is possible to dock with a rock hermit, and the Pirate Coves expansion pack turns some rock hermits into pirate hideouts (which can be fatal to approach in a lightly armed ship). |
== (In)famous pilots == |
== (In)famous pilots == |
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| − | Commander Jameson, hero of the Thargoid wars. |
+ | Commander Jameson, hero of the [[Thargoid]] wars. |
| − | Your persona in classic, your grand daddy in FE2/FFE. |
+ | Your persona in classic [[Elite]], your grand daddy in [[FE2]]/[[FFE]]. |
== Thargoid warzones == |
== Thargoid warzones == |
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== Raxxla == |
== Raxxla == |
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| − | The planet [[Raxxla]]. It is fabled to be a gateway to other universes, or at the very least a portal to somewhere else in the galaxy. Many parties actively search for Raxxla, but no-one has ever found it. |
+ | The planet [[Raxxla]]. It is fabled to be a gateway to other universes, or at the very least a portal to somewhere else in the galaxy. Many parties actively search for Raxxla, but no-one has ever found it. It features in Elite/Oolite fiction: try [[The Dark Wheel]] & [[Drew Wagar]]'s [[Status Quo]] series (which can be downloaded onto your [http://aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13818 ship's library] to be read during flight! |
== The Dark Wheel == |
== The Dark Wheel == |
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| − | A mysterious organisation with many elite members. They mediate in (or engender) conflicts, expose corruption, search for legends and forbidden technology. In short: they are meddling mystics and treasure hunters. |
+ | A mysterious organisation with many elite members. They mediate in (or engender) conflicts, expose corruption, search for legends and forbidden technology. In short: they are meddling mystics and treasure hunters. As above, the Dark Wheel features in Elite/Oolite fiction: try [[The Dark Wheel]](!) & [[Drew Wagar]]'s [[Status Quo]] series (which can be downloaded onto your [[Ship's Library OXP]] to be read while docked or during flight! |
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| + | == Links == |
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| + | See also [[Lore]] |
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Latest revision as of 01:14, 2 February 2021
Rumours have always abounded strange 'Easter eggs' in Elite and its descendants. David Braben did nothing to discourage this, in fact: his innuendo strengthened the credibility of these sightings. The legends of Elite have been one of the great factors that have kept fans loyal, even after twenty years.
Contents
The Ninth Galaxy
In Elite Plus (aka the 1991 DOS version) it was possible to reach a ninth galaxy by galaxy jumping from interstellar space.
There is a short story based on the ninth galaxy called Nine.
Space Dredgers
The Elite manual mentions space dredgers. Immense factoryship agglomerates that scour space for debris, especially at battlesites. Best given a wide berth, they have the reputation of being unscrupulous in what they ingest.
Generation ships
Generation ships are huge colonisation vessels travelling through normal space at near-relativistic speed, many have still to reach their destinations. Of those that have, none have attempted to decelerate and have made no effort to communicate with welcoming parties.
Generation ships were mentioned in the manual of classic elite, and even present in the ArcElite version (unverified, but I have seen pictures).
Schism is a short story by Drew Wagar based on generation ships. The short story Vendetta by Jason Togneri also features a generation ship.
Unreachable stars
There are many unreachable planets in Elite. Rumour had it, that on one of these the Elite pilots had their hide-out.
Owning a Thargoid fighter
A definite hoax in Classic Elite and Frontier: Elite II. However, in Frontier: First Encounters, the reward for completing the second part of the Argent's Quest missions was your own Thargoid ship, complete with Thargoid lasers - given by the Thargoids themselves. As for Oolite, there is an OXP that allows the player to buy a Thargoid ship but the penalty is a fugitive legal status that you cannot get rid of!
Black holes
There were a few stars in FE2/FFE that were un-approachable, and which were rumoured to be black holes.
Beta Lyrae
A star which was unapproachable in FFE due to the game not being able to cope with it being a binary star system.
Worm holes
Supposedly, there is a wormhole at the centre of the galaxy in Frontier.
This rumour has been affirmed by David Braben, but no evidence has been found in the source code.
Rock hermits
Rock hermits were mentioned in the Elite classic manual, but not present in all versions of classic Elite. BBC Elite didn't have rock hermits, but ArcElite and Elite on the ZX Spectrum had them. On the Spectrum version, rock hermits could be recognised by noting whether an asteroid was tumbling or not. Asteroids that were not tumbling were rock hermits, and would release a couple of fighters if attacked.
In ArcElite you may collect the normal bounty for destroying an asteroid (2cr) but you will not find any mineral fragments. This also counts on your legal rating; killing rock hermits is considered a no-no by the police.
On Oolite, it is possible to dock with a rock hermit, and the Pirate Coves expansion pack turns some rock hermits into pirate hideouts (which can be fatal to approach in a lightly armed ship).
(In)famous pilots
Commander Jameson, hero of the Thargoid wars.
Your persona in classic Elite, your grand daddy in FE2/FFE.
Thargoid warzones
There are at least 50 warzones in Intergalactic Space.
Raxxla
The planet Raxxla. It is fabled to be a gateway to other universes, or at the very least a portal to somewhere else in the galaxy. Many parties actively search for Raxxla, but no-one has ever found it. It features in Elite/Oolite fiction: try The Dark Wheel & Drew Wagar's Status Quo series (which can be downloaded onto your ship's library to be read during flight!
The Dark Wheel
A mysterious organisation with many elite members. They mediate in (or engender) conflicts, expose corruption, search for legends and forbidden technology. In short: they are meddling mystics and treasure hunters. As above, the Dark Wheel features in Elite/Oolite fiction: try The Dark Wheel(!) & Drew Wagar's Status Quo series (which can be downloaded onto your Ship's Library OXP to be read while docked or during flight!
Links
See also Lore
