Asked by Crixomix

Q – “Are there any plans for 1.3 to have any new/improved/balanced weapon modules? Many of us are curious as to the future of weaponry in Elite: Dangerous.”

A – “For some of the Powers we are looking at Power-specific modules and weapons. More info to come. <<< Announcement. ;-)”



Asked by Cmdr PeryplusErithrea

Q – “Me and my father have been wondering if you guys at FD were going to add in a system orrery for in game orbits and such?”

A – “It’s still on the list.”



Asked by SlackR

Q – “When will there be non-celestial things to discover in deep space?”

A – “There already are... ;-)”



Q – “I did say "deep" space... Those probes are still in the sol system so I'm hoping he meant other things to find!”

A - Yes. Other things... ;-)



Asked by Pippo

Q – “Will new characters come into the game (i.e. new senators and politicians) and to what scale?”

A – “Yes. Powers, and their associated characters will come and go. The 'go' will often be due to them dying...”



Asked by Philip Coutts

Q – “Do you envisage Powerplay as a tool to raise the amount of PvP currently happening? It seems that you are giving carte blanche to attack anyone from a different faction to you, regardless if they are wanted or not. Is there not a danger that the inhabited parts of the galaxy end up as one big warzone?”

A – “The carte blanche only exists within systems controlled by your Power and only apply against ships that are aligned with a Power of a different major faction to your Power. Powers interact with each other in different ways and combat is but one of those methods. How the Power is structured geographically will also guide which areas are potential hotspots. In some case Powers could provide a safety zone within their borders by their actions.”



Asked by Matlok

Q – “The Empire have a couple of great ships that adds to the empirical identity. The mighty federation also have ships to call their own. I really love the Alliance, yet I feel they have been very neglected by the defs. Currently, there is no real reason to rank up in their systems, for there is no real reward. With Powerplay, will there be some content for the Alliance faction?

A - “The Alliance is a relative newcomer on the galactic stage, but we know the Alliance is a favourite with many players. The Federation and Empire have both had hundreds of years to evolve their traditions and identity. For the Alliance this is little different from the Independent ships already available in game. That’s not to say that an Alliance ship building project might happen in the future, along with recruitment for the Alliance Navy. The trouble is Prime Minister Mahon finds it hard to get his members to agree...”



Asked by bobiroka

Q – “Will Powerplay effectively replace the current Community Goals system?”

A – “Certainly not! Community goals will still be used in game, and can connect with Powerplay – for example: a campaign of goals to elevate a minor faction to a Power.”



Asked by MrTrendall

Q – “How should we start for trying to get our independent faction in to the top 20 list of factions we can pledge with? Should be start now rapidly expanding them or will we be able to choose our faction out of the 20 you pick?”

A – “Firstly there won't be twenty to start with. It is likely to be ten when Powerplay first goes out. This gives room for more to come in later. Currently there are no minor factions anywhere near being promoted to being a Power.”