Bring back the Dodo stations?

Jermanicus

Jermanicus
Remember the 'Dodo' dodecahedron space stations from the original Elite? Per the manual: "A new dodecahedral design (the so-called "Dodo" stations) is replacing the Coriolis design in the more advanced systems."

Some narrative reason for their introduction could be that they are more 'Thargoid-proof' - better defences? More structurally resilient?

Just a thought.
 

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Traxx

Traxx
Absolutely! I'd love to see them back! Even if it's just for variety.
And what about the icosahedron ones? Altough i don't know if it's canon, or was just in Oolite.
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Gibbon

Gibbon
Slight necro dig on this thread, but i totally support this. The big question i 'd like answered is, if those existed in all the other versions of Elite, why aren't they in ED? Hmmm? Surely not a major issue to include them in hi tech systems, make one for Jameson Memorial as an example. All hi tech systems should have one as a major port.
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sandkid

S
Honestly, I just want to see more station variants. It seems odd that ships are as varied in design (hull) as they are, yet we only have three types of large orbital stations and nearly all orbital platforms (outposts) are identical in layout with just assets swapped for type.

Granted, the real irony is that outposts look more unique thanks to those more obvious asset changes. Outside of stations, you can't tell what economy it is only its affiliation. I also think it odd that large stations don't have other apparatus in near-orbit (as in within 20km) such as external drydocks, fueling or cargo ports, etc. that would reduce traffic flow directly into the station.

No hits against the toaster rack and mailslot - those are iconic Elite fixtures - but I do think stations as a whole could use some more environment beyond the same circling swarm of police ships and...nothing else.
 

Arioch

Arioch
I think I’ve mentioned these bad boys before, I’d love to see them pitching up near stations on occasion:
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Perhaps it could be reimagined as a ship transporter in Elite Dangerous? The Mercenary variant Fleet Carrier support ship definitely gives me Lynx Bulk Carrier vibes, but I doubt they’ll ever be seen near stations.

I’ve only seen one station with something interesting in the vicinity, a damaged Majestic in drydock. Looked really cool.
 

Gibbon

Gibbon
Mystified as i've already stated at the omission of Dodo stations as it was a clear indicator back in ALL versions of earlier Elite, that you were either in a Corporate system, or a hi tech system. With virtually all Coriolis stations being identical from the outside, they are, after numerous years of playing, very very boring to look at. Even the interiors are hardly varied, what is it, 3 or 4 different ones? Seriously need some station variety, but even more important than that, i feel the need.... for a Dodo station :)
 
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