Making the unique Double-Engineered Missile Rack available via Tech Brokers is a great idea - hopefully other unique modules will come later too

[StuartGT]

From the latest CG

Community Goals - Elite Dangerous

Cooperate with Commanders en masse to reshape the galaxy

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The module is a fully engineered lightweight and high capacity Class 2 Seeker Missile Rack with thermal cascade. It was offered in October 3306 to pilots who helped defend the Eurybia system from Imperial forces. At the time, the Empire suspected Liz Ryder of supplying weapons to the NMLA terrorist group.​

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Ms Ryder has announced that her aim is to make this specially modified weapon available for purchase at all human technology brokers.​

I'm liking this addition to making the unique module available to CMDRs again.

Making the other unique modules also unlockable will be a very cool improvement! The ones I can remember:

• Class 5 FSD with Increased Range and Faster Boot Sequence
• Detailed Surface Scanner with twice the normal probe coverage
• Point Defence with Focused and Lightweight

Edit: Bruce has told us that he's keen to do similar with the other unique modules, as in make them not time-locked and therefore available again, perhaps on a rotation of availability basis.

ANNOUNCEMENT - Important Information on the Enhanced Missile Rack Initiative

Greetings commanders, Today we launched the first mining community goal since the release of Fleet Carriers and we’re happy to see you are as excited to take part as we are! We’ve noticed some confusion regarding the mechanics of the goal which we would like to address so you can get right back...

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Tech Broker reward
The reward for this week's goal works differently to how you may expect. Rather than unlocking the item in outfitting, you directly purchase the module with the mined resources. You can get two by obtaining double the resources.

can we get three by obtaining triple the resources ?! or is it a max of 2 ?

You can purchase additional rewards by increasing the amount of resources each time.

 

[thistle]

Excellent.

Although ironically that's the only one I actually got first time around

 

[Spacerschoice-00]

Warning do not buy from fleet carrier for this CG!

Spoiler: Proof / Source!

Greetings commanders,

Today we launched the first mining community goal since the release of Fleet Carriers and we’re happy to see you are as excited to take part as we are! We’ve noticed some confusion regarding the mechanics of the goal which we would like to address so you can get right back to earning that fantastic reward!

Purchasing materials from Fleet Carriers
The latest Community Goal is a mining community goal, which means your materials need to be mined in order to count. If you purchase these materials from a Fleet Carrier then it will not contribute.


Tech Broker reward
The reward for this week's goal works differently to how you may expect. Rather than unlocking the item in outfitting, you directly purchase the module with the mined resources. You can get two by obtaining double the resources.

We hope this helps you in completing the goal and earning your unique missile rack!

o7

Spoiler: Link

ANNOUNCEMENT - Important Information on the Enhanced Missile Rack Initiative

Greetings commanders, Today we launched the first mining community goal since the release of Fleet Carriers and we’re happy to see you are as excited to take part as we are! We’ve noticed some confusion regarding the mechanics of the goal which we would like to address so you can get right back...

forums.frontier.co.uk

Osmium

Spoiler: Osmium

Osmium

Osmium, Os, atomic number 76, melting point 3306K. A very hard bluish-white metal. Provides extreme durability even at high temperatures, and is a valuable constituent in specialist alloys. — In-game description Osmium is a Metal Commodity. It cannot be purchased from Commodities Markets, and...

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, Bromellite

Spoiler: Bromellite

Bromellite

Bromellite, BeO, is a white oxide mineral with a wide range of uses, such as ceramic based electronics, and enhancing material properties of mechanical strength and thermal conductivity. — In-game description Bromellite is a Mineral Commodity that can be mined from metal rich or icy Planetary...

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, Samarium

Spoiler: Samarium

Samarium

Samarium, Sm, atomic number 62. Melting point 1345K. This element has remarkable magnetisation properties, far exceeding that of iron. It is also commonly used as a catalyst and chemical reagent. — In-game description Samarium is a specific type of Metal in the galaxy. Samarium can't be bought...

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, Lithium Hydroxide

Spoiler: Lithium hydroxide

Lithium Hydroxide

Lithium Hydroxide, LiOH, is a hygroscopic material often used for scrubbing CO₂ from life support systems. It is also used within certain ceramics and as a heat transfer medium. — In-game description Lithium Hydroxide is a specific commodity item of Minerals in the galaxy.

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Deliver to System: Eurybia
Station: Awyra Flirble

 

[Beach Cat]

Nice! thets hope the others get made available

 

[davinator791]

Another advantage is reduced materials requirements for unlocking from the Tech broker instead of engineering one.

 

[Flimley]

This... is s good idea.
Hooray for everything. \o/

Flimley

 

[GroG79]

Selling Osmium at 28% of the max price? I dont think so!

 

[Deleted member 182079]

Excellent.

Although ironically that's the only one I actually got first time around

Hehe - same here.

 

[Danieros]

That's the way to go! They never said such modules would remain exclusive for that CG, and even better - that they would never become later available at Tech Brokers. They would eventually become a huge burden on our module storage so they had a plan for it.

Personally I love how they can make something new permenantly available through a CG.

 

[Vedmo]

A step in the right direction, nothing should be exclusive outside of cosmetics.

 

[zimms]

Good decision by Frontier. I like that they made a CG out of it instead of simply adding it to tech brokers.

Great way to correct a past "mistake". Unless... this was their plan ALL ALONG!

 

[Cmdr Andrew Johnson]

I agree, due to lockdown and home schooling my kids I've not had much game play of late - this is an excellent idea from FDev.

 

[Rat Catcher]

Oooo...
I think I might go mining for a bit when I get back from my little jaunt...
Share time between accounts for the next week I think!

 

[Ytterium]

This does mean that it will save a bunch of mats to engineer missiles though. If they make it so you cant change the experimental, that may make it a bit less of a "direct upgrade to normal engineered missile rack in most ways and costs almost no mats"

 

[Bigmaec]

Excellent. Very good decision by FD.

 

[Speedcuffs]

FDev , this is not how to mine salt.
Boo!

 

[Bottom Hat]

What? This will mean far less entitlement and complaining. I am very confused and aggravated.

 

[StuartGT]

Bruce has told us that he's keen to do similar with the other unique modules, as in make them not time-locked and therefore available again, perhaps on a rotation of availability basis.

 

[Bigmaec]

What? This will mean far less entitlement and complaining. I am very confused and aggravated.

How about a confused and aggravated open letter to oppose this?

 

[Vedmo]

How about a confused and aggravated open letter to oppose this?

I plugged it into a template and got this:


Dear FDev, on behalf of the entire Elite Dangerous community, I would like to thank you for literally destroying CGs for everyone. I blew through my entire year's vacation and skipped my Aunt's funeral to ensure I got high enough in the CG to acquire the double engineered seeker missile, only for you to tear the heart out of my chest today with this announcement anyone can unlock them now at a broker.

I've supported this game since I first dreamed of it in 1984 and cannot even describe the confusion and betrayal I feel now. Why did you do this to me?!

I've seen several YouTubers and streamers say pretty much the same, and soon we'll see the results of Reddit poll as well...