Getting to Founders World

[Mnemoch]

Pretty sure you have to reach Elite. And it took the race to Elite guys 1000 hours to get all three, so at least 333 hours to get one! I have nearly 500 hours in game and I am nearest in combat. I am hoping another 20 hours.

Hey there.
"You can get a permit to Founders World by reaching Elite status on Combat/Trading/Exploration"
I got a question.
Do I really need to reach Elite? That's pretty hard, you know.
I've been doing missions for the Pilots Federation for a while now. I was hoping that if I reached Allied Status, they would invite me to their system.
Am I doing wrong? Do I have to reach Elite?
If I do, give me some advice. How can I easily reach elite? Should I try reaching it by fighting? Trading? Exploring? Which one is the fastest?
Thank you.

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I think the allied discount was only for repairs and fuel.

I think the discount stacks with benefit of being friendly or allied

 

[Jackie Silver]

I find Shinrarta Dezhra's Jameson Memorial pretty convenient as not only does it stock all ships, it also stocks all upgrades. No need to remember or write down (let alone search) for rarer weapons.

Yes, I usually go to Founders for that reason, that I know all the upgrades will be available. I get frustrated when shopping elsewhere as even High-Tech worlds can be missing some fairly basic modules.

Founders these days is one of the places I keep a watchful eye open in-system, though. It's not entirely free from pirates and loons.

 

[Ben Ryder]

Cheers. Wasnt sure.

It would be strange not t o get a permit. Allied and a member of the pilots federation and not allowed to visit?

Time to raise a game play ticket?