Ever wondered how you found yourself sitting in the Sidewinder when you first launched the game? Maybe this will help explain it (LORE)

mach1ne

mach1ne
Elite has a vast open galaxy which can seem daunting, but the new CMDR experience will definitely help fledgling pilots find their way in the world. It's also inspired me to imagine what Cmdr Mach1ne’s origin story might have looked like. (i have a fully fleshed out video coming soon on that)

Have you ever wondered how you found yourself sitting in a Sidewinder when you first launched the game? Whilst the pilot's handbook tries to explain this, new players would never find it unless someone actively pointed them to it.
So I decided to make a video which should help explain it a little better, it uses voice acted CGI and edited game footage from the point of view of a new player during the initial setup phase of the game. AIso I often wondered why the game never had a character customisation screen whilst setting up the game, instead we have to wait until we are already sitting in the cockpit before we see the holome screen.

I hope you enjoy it
Fly safe o7

CMDR MACH1NE

Source: https://youtu.be/vS7KSCdQ-l8
 

RolloTreadway

RolloTreadway
I'd been playing this game a good couple of years before even considering that the Elite 2 story - you've inherited from your grandfather - wasn't the case here.
SUE CRIPPLE & SNEER

SOLICITORS

Windrush Tower. Olympus Village. Mars. Sol System. 0/0S04 OLI

YOUR REFERENCE: SCS / CPJ-4.1
J.Jameson Jnr OUR REFERENCE: CPJ / JJJ-4.1
51a South Dormitory
Fish Processing Plant 3142
Sirocco
Merlin
Ross 154
-1/0Rs2a S16
31.12.3199

To whom it may concern

It is our duty to inform you of the death of your grandfather, Commander
Peter Jameson.

The wreckage of his ship was found in the Reidquat system on 11 November
3199. He was presumed killed in combat after a "misunderstanding" over
some stolen goods according to the local press.

A last will and testament was prepared on 3 February 3199 and section 4.1
has been circulated to all living grandchildren as instructed by our late
client.

If you have any queries do not hesitate to contact us. The normal fees of
fifty (50) Credits per hour (including service tax) apply.


Yours sincerely



Mr Edmond Sneer

--------------------------------------------------------------------------


Last Will & Testament

Commander Peter Jameson Section 4.1

A way of life that is very different to the dull planet bound existence you
have probably led up to now. It is a way of life that I loved and want you
to experience.

I want you to feel the freedom of flying your own ship and being able to
explore the vast galaxy. Whatever your aims in life (I settled for wealth
power and fame) there is an occupation for you. Try your hand at trading,
following established trading routes or making your own. May be doing odd
jobs is more your style buzzing from one place to the next, never working
for the same person twice. What about mining? Later perhaps.

I know that some of you will succumb to a criminal existance, so I may as
well say that piracy, bounty hunting and mercenary work will suit you.

I won`t tell you to place your allegiance with the Federation, the Empire
or the Independents but be careful they all use you for their own aims. No
amount of treaties will change the fact that they dislike each other

Space has changed a great deal since I was your age. No I am not going to
harp on about everything being cheaper and friendlier in the past. People
were just as bad then as now but we now have better technology and humans
have spread further so there is more scope. Your abilities as a pilot will
be tested to the full, especially in combat so before you upset anybody get
in some practice.

I want to give you the best start I can. As there are now so many of you
my resources have been spread thinly. Each of you will receive an Eagle
Long Range Fighter and one hundred credits. The ship has been delivered to
your local starport but the documents are enclosed with this letter

Above all enjoy yourself and BE WARY!

Anyway, I enjoyed the video. Great work cmdr!
 

mach1ne

mach1ne
RolloTreadway said:
I'd been playing this game a good couple of years before even considering that the Elite 2 story - you've inherited from your grandfather - wasn't the case here.
SUE CRIPPLE & SNEER

SOLICITORS

Windrush Tower. Olympus Village. Mars. Sol System. 0/0S04 OLI

YOUR REFERENCE: SCS / CPJ-4.1
J.Jameson Jnr OUR REFERENCE: CPJ / JJJ-4.1
51a South Dormitory
Fish Processing Plant 3142
Sirocco
Merlin
Ross 154
-1/0Rs2a S16
31.12.3199

To whom it may concern

It is our duty to inform you of the death of your grandfather, Commander
Peter Jameson.

The wreckage of his ship was found in the Reidquat system on 11 November
3199. He was presumed killed in combat after a "misunderstanding" over
some stolen goods according to the local press.

A last will and testament was prepared on 3 February 3199 and section 4.1
has been circulated to all living grandchildren as instructed by our late
client.

If you have any queries do not hesitate to contact us. The normal fees of
fifty (50) Credits per hour (including service tax) apply.


Yours sincerely



Mr Edmond Sneer

--------------------------------------------------------------------------


Last Will & Testament

Commander Peter Jameson Section 4.1

A way of life that is very different to the dull planet bound existence you
have probably led up to now. It is a way of life that I loved and want you
to experience.

I want you to feel the freedom of flying your own ship and being able to
explore the vast galaxy. Whatever your aims in life (I settled for wealth
power and fame) there is an occupation for you. Try your hand at trading,
following established trading routes or making your own. May be doing odd
jobs is more your style buzzing from one place to the next, never working
for the same person twice. What about mining? Later perhaps.

I know that some of you will succumb to a criminal existance, so I may as
well say that piracy, bounty hunting and mercenary work will suit you.

I won`t tell you to place your allegiance with the Federation, the Empire
or the Independents but be careful they all use you for their own aims. No
amount of treaties will change the fact that they dislike each other

Space has changed a great deal since I was your age. No I am not going to
harp on about everything being cheaper and friendlier in the past. People
were just as bad then as now but we now have better technology and humans
have spread further so there is more scope. Your abilities as a pilot will
be tested to the full, especially in combat so before you upset anybody get
in some practice.

I want to give you the best start I can. As there are now so many of you
my resources have been spread thinly. Each of you will receive an Eagle
Long Range Fighter and one hundred credits. The ship has been delivered to
your local starport but the documents are enclosed with this letter

Above all enjoy yourself and BE WARY!

Anyway, I enjoyed the video. Great work cmdr!
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It seems that they updated/changed it for Elite Dangerous then...The solicitor has the same surname...but the dates are 100yrs apart mind you.
 

VR SenseiMatty

VR SenseiMatty
I already upvoted you on Reddit. Well done! The game lacks of such details...
But I'm glad anyway that my CMDR's got a different story (link in the signature)
 

Drazkul

Drazkul
Haven't had a chance to watch the video but I did know how we got a sidey as its actually explained in the games manual:

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www.elitedangerous.com

Elite Dangerous

Take control of your own starship in a dangerous galaxy.
www.elitedangerous.com www.elitedangerous.com

Edit: just watched the video - very nicely done
 
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