This month, we take a cruise to Colonia, wonder where the Thargoids came from, check out some ship-launched fighters, lock and load some assault rifles, and get to know the galaxy's favourite marine mammals.

00:00:22 - Editorial. Read by Rosetta Stone

00:02:26 - Flying the fleet. Written by Mack Winston, read by Rheeney, Poet Sparrow and Spidey002

00:16:49 - The Thargoid homeworld. Written by Rendak Soro and Souvarine, read by Beetlejude and LCU No Fool Like One

00:27:40 - Small arms: assault rifles. Written by Osashes, read by Qaztar

00:37:28 - Ship launched fighters. Written by Ariri, read by Professor Getter

00:46:16 - Interview: The Hull Seals. Read by Catisfaxion and Moogyver

In this issue, we recap the tumultuous history of the Hesperus, discover what influences the colours of atmospheres, revisit spacefaring history with the Apollo 15 Expedition, speculate about the Soontill relics, and pull the pin on some hand grenades.

00:00:18 - Editorial. Read by Qatzar

00:02:28 - Small Arms: Grenades. Written by Osashes, read by Catisfaxion

00:14:21 - The Soontill relics: ancient treasures or modern forgeries? Written by Rendak Soro, read by Scott Cleverdon

00:25:18 - The Hesperus: death and salvation. Written by M Lehman, read by Moogyver

00:31:23 - The light fantastic. Written by Ariri, read by Beetlejude

00:42:02 - Rares Commodity Spotlight: Xihe Biomorphic Companions. Written by M.Lehman, read by Professor Getter

00:45:38 - The long view: the Apollo 15 Anniversary Expedition. Written by Mack Winston, read by Wrangleractual, Kai Zen and Eid LeWeise

Apollo 15 audio is Public Domain, digitized by Ken Glover.

In this issue, we take the Orca for a spin, check in on the search for Raxxla, perfect our cold-orbiting, get in the flight seat of the majestic Imperial Cutter, and get to know Arf's favourite ships.

00:00:18 - Editorial. Read by Poet Sparrow

00:02:30 - Raxxla in 3307: the search continues. Written by Rendak Soro, read by Spidey002 and Professor Getter

00:13:13 - The Saud Kruger Orca: underrated and underutilised. Written by Osashes, read by Catisfaxion

00:19:28 - How do they do it? Taking down Thargoids with the AXI. Written by Ariri, read by Scott Cleverdon, Buur, Kai Zen and Professor Getter

00:31:57 - Basking shark: the Imperial Cutter. Written by Mack Winston, read by Beetlejude

00:45:45 - Wot I fly: Arf. Written by Souvarine, read by Eid Le Weise and Buur

00:47:24 - Co-Pawlots: Josephine

In this issue, we discover the origins of the Thargoid war and the Anti-Xeno Initiative, recap the tumultuous trial of Admiral Vincent, take a trip to Bering Port, get to know the remarkable Erimus Kamzel, get to grips with the new range of personal plasma weapons, and find out what Commander Gambit loves to fly.

00:00:19 Editorial. Read by Rheeney

00:01:42 Four years on: a history of the Thargoid conflict and the AXI. Written by Ariri, read by Catisfaxion, Kai Zen, Rheeney and Buur

00:13:58 Portable Plasma. Written by Souvarine, read by Orange Pheonix

00:27:31 The trial of Admiral Vincent: the conspiracy that rocked the Federation. Written by Rendak Soro, read by Scott Cleverdon, Beetlejude and Eid LeWeise

00:41:03 An interview with Erimus Kamzel. Written by Souvarine, read by Souvarine and Wotherspoon

00:55:32 Stations you haven't visited: Bering Port. Written by M Lehman, read by Kai Zen and Eid LeWeise

01:04:11 Wot I Fly: Commander Gambit. Interview by Souvarine, read by Eid Le Weise and Catisfaxion

In this edition, we take a look at why the Empire is having so much trouble with the NMLA despite its firepower and galactic influence. Then, to cap off our series of articles on SRV racing, we spill the secrets of the trade, and show you how to drive an SRV like you’ve never driven one before. Not content with the capabilities of the SRV, we have a guide on how best to make use of the glowing balls of death that spew forth should you install a plasma accelerator. Finishing off this issue, we have an ode to flight assist.

00:00:19 Editorial. Read by Wrangler Actual

00:02:10 Trouble with Marlinists. Written by Mack Winston, read by Beetlejude

00:15:02 An Advanced SRV Driving Lesson. Written by Osashes, read by Spidey002

00:25:35 A hard look at hard points: Plasma accelerators. Written by Ariri, read by Moogyver

00:32:41 Poetry: In Praise of Flight Assist. Written by Adurnis, read by Poet Sparrow

In this edition, our intrepid reporter sets out to win the Scarab Mastery Championship, a competition that brings out the best in Vodel’s humble surface recon vehicle. We also get to fly the Imperial Courier, a truly marvellous machine that will elegantly both leave your friends and enemies in your wake as you hurtle through space. Then we go on a trip to Aquila's Halo with the Eagles and Angels expedition on a voyage of scientific discovery.

00:00:18 Editorial, read by Beetlejude

00:02:26 The Scarab Mastery Championship. Written by Osashes, read by Wrangler Actual with Eid LeWeise and Blackmaze

00:17:27 The Imperial Courier: A Homing Missile Capable of Frame Shift. Written by Ariri, read by Catisfaxion

00:24:41 Of Eagles and Angels. Written by Andrew Gaspurr, read by Scott Cleverdon with Wotherspoon and Kai Zen

In this edition, we take a look at the highly ambitious project to place fleet carriers all over the galaxy, as ports of call for explorers tens of thousands of light years from home. We also visit the unremarkable star system, LFT 509 - unremarkable, that is, except for its unexplained permit lock, and the possibility that it might hold the secrets of the Dark Wheel. Or at least, some forgotten pirate treasure. Also, in our continuing “Hard Look at Hardpoints” series, we give a hard look at one of the most fearsome weapons in the combateer’s arsenal: the railgun.

00:00:18 Editorial. Read by Scott Cleverdon.

00:02:40 A galaxy-spanning network: the Deep Space Support Array. Written by Adurnis, read by Poet Sparrow and Spidey002

00:22:05 The Mystery of LFT 509. Written by Mack Winston, read by Wotherspoon

00:34:51 A hard look at hardpoints: Railguns. Written by Ariri, read by Moogyver

In this edition, our writer participates in the Quarantine Cup Races, which pits the Viper against the Eagle to discover which ship can prove itself to not only be the fastest in a straight line, but have the agility to make it around a challenging race circuit. Continuing on the theme of small fast ships, we take a look at the Sidewinder, a ship most commanders wanted to leave behind as quickly as they could, but perhaps this ship’s surprising turn of speed might make us want to think again. Turning to deep space, we discover the breadth and depth of the Cygnus constellation, one of the true wonders of our galaxy, and finally, we finish up with the next installment of our Hard Look at Hard Points, and see what the multicannon can do for the aspiring combat pilot.

00:00:18 Editorial. Read by Rheeney

00:02:06 The Quarantine Cup Races. Written by Osashes, read by WranglerActual, Rheeney and Buur

00:11:59 Ships you wanted to forget: The Sidewinder. Written by Mack Winston, read by Rosetta Stone and Kai Zen

00:25:07 The Cygnus Constellation. Written by Andrew Gaspurr, read by Beetlejude

00:40:22 A Hard look at hard points: Multicannons. Written by Ariri, read by Catisfaxion

In this edition, we take a look at a bitter conflict in the Colonia nebula, far away and unknown by most commanders. What drives this conflict, and why is it even occurring? We talk to some of those behind it to find out why, and what scores are being settled. We then move on to the second part of our investigation of the Dark Wheel and its motivations. It’s not all conflict, though, as our intrepid reporter heads out on the Banana Nebula Expedition, categorising the notable stellar phenomena, which are common in the region. We finish off with the Eight WHeel Drive Endurance Championship, a race that requires rare skill to even complete, let alone win.

00:00:19 - Editorial. Read by Kai Zen

00:03:24 - The Carcosa War. Written by Adurnis, read by Catisfaxion, Scott Cleverdon, Poet Sparrow, Eid LeWeise and Spidey002

00:22:39 - Spokes of the Wheel Part 2. Written by M Lehman, read by Beetlejude, Kai Zen, Eid LeWeise and Wotherspoon

00:33:05 - Banana Nebula Expedition. Written by CMDR Raf Von Thorne, read by Wotherspoon and Scott Cleverdon

00:44:39 - The Eight Wheel Drive Endurance Championship. Written by CMDR BlackMaze, read by Moogyver, Scott Cleverdon, Kai Zen and Eid LeWeise

In Issue 29, we take a look at some mysteries, and how you may understand them. We open with the first in a series on the Dark Wheel, as M. Lehman takes a look at the origins of this shadowy organisation. Andrew Gaspurr gives us insight of what’s so special about Lalande 28607. Ariri discusses what lasers you might want to fit to your ship, and finally, Mack Winston takes a good look at the often overlooked Saud Kruger Dolphin, and why you should fly one.

00:00:19 - Editorial. Read by Eid LeWeise

00:03:15 - Spokes of the Wheel. Written by M. Lehman, read by Kai Zen

00:09:19 - The secret of Lalande 28607. Written by Andrew Gaspurr, read by Scott Cleverdon

00:19:58 - A hard look at hard points: lasers. Written by Ariri, read by Spidey007

00:29:34 - Small Luxuries in deep space: the Dolphin. Written by Mack Winston, read by PoetSparrow

In Issue 28, we take a good look at how the galactic limits were finally reached by what can only be described as an epic journey taken by Cmdr Jonathan Burnage and his compatriots. M. Lehman follows this up with a visit to the Mother of Redemption, Mack Winston has some practical tips on conflict zones, and finally Cmdr Ariri takes us on a tour of degenerate matter: the stuff that makes up white dwarfs and neutron stars./p>

00:00:18 - Editorial. Read by WranglerActual

00:02:13 - Voyages to the galactic limits. Written by Jonathan Burnage, read by Catisfaxion

00:16:56 - Stations you’ve (hopefully) never been to: Mother of Redemption. Written by M Lehman, read by Kai Zen

00:27:29 - A lone wolf's guide to conflict zones: How not to die as a mercenary. Written by Mack Winston, read by Rheeney

00:36:09 - The Degenerates: White dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes. Written by Ariri, read by Moogyver

In Issue 27, we take a spin in a fleet carrier, catch up with the AXI's fascinating new research, interview Mission Farsight, find out which systems are the deadliest, uncover Hudson's lethal legacy, and revisit Sagittarius Eye's history.

00:00:37 - Editorial. Read by WranglerActual.

00:03:57 - Fleet Carriers: how will they change the way we fly? Written by Souvarine, read by Buur and Kai Zen.

00:16:45 - Data-driven combat: hull emissivity and the Thargoid war. Written by VerticalBlank, read by Catisfaxion, Moogyver, Perky Percy and Eid LeWeise.

00:25:57 - Hudson’s real legacy: the Scythe of Panem and the Scourge. Written by CMDR Wotherspoon, read by Wotherspoon, Moogyver and Scott Cleverdon.

00:40:24 - The deadly tour: the star systems that kill the most explorers. Written by Mack Winston, read by Scott Cleverdon.

00:54:43 - Going rogue: in search of wandering worlds. Written by Lord Tyvin, read by PoetSparrow7.

01:04:35 - Mission Farsight. Written by Alexander Sepulveda, read by Kai Zen and Scott Cleverdon.

01:20:22 - Rare commodity spotlight: Master Chefs. Written by M Lehman, read by Rheeney, Eid LeWeise, Wotherspoon and WranglerActual.

01:29:11 - Stellar streams of the Milky Way. Written by Andrew Gaspurr, read by Perky Percy.

01:40:51 - From closet to asteroid: building The Print Works. Written by Icarus Maru, read by Catisfaxion.

01:47:22 - The bureaucrat superpower. Written by Ulon, read by Spidey002 and Wotherspoon.

01:52:29 - Dashboard dictums. Written by Alec Turner, read by Moogyver, Eid LeWeise, PoetSparrow7, Spidey002 and commanders speaking their own words.

In Issue 26, we meet a group dedicated to flying with flight assist off, learn how to take part in a CG and live to talk about it, revisit the life of one of the Empire's colourful figures, discover an insurgency, recap two ongoing expeditions, ask what makes a brown dwarf, and swot up on some lore.

00:00:39 - Editorial. Written by Souvarine, read by Spidey002

00:02:38 - Surviving a Trade Community Goal. Written by Mack Winston, read by Scott Cleverdon

00:20:17 - What are Brown Dwarfs? Written by Andrew Gaspurr, read by Poet Sparrow

00:29:18 - Senator Kahina Loren: Obituary. Written by Drew Wagar, read by Scott Cleverdon

00:43:00 - Newton's Gambit. Written by Alexander Sepulveda, with thanks to Sanderling, read by Beetlejude, with Catisfaxion as Sanderling.

00:53:21 - Rare Commodities Spotlight: Pantaa Prayer Sticks. Written by Vingtetun, read by Wotherspoon

01:00:13 - The Fall of Nova Imperium. Written by Misaniovent, with thanks to Extremofire, Hassod, Imperius, Rainbro of Nova Navy, St. Michael, and read by Wrangleractual, with Scott Cleverdon, Wotherspoon, Eid Le Weise and Kai Zen

01:16:05 - Featured expedition: the Perseus Reach and Orion Expeditions. Written by LordTyvin, read by Catisfaxion, with Moogyver, Eid Le Weise and Wotherspoon

01:25:37 - The Lore Tour 3306. Written by Drew Wagar, read by Beetlejude. Includes an excerpt from "Address at Rice University on the Nation's Space Effort", by John F Kennedy

01:33:42 - Stations You Haven't Visited: Explorer's Anchorage. Written by M. Lehman, read by Moogyver

In Issue 25, we get to know three Pilots Federation groups: the East India Company, the Chapterhouse of Inquisition and the Fatherhood. We crunch the numbers on some of the most fearsome weapons in the void, learn about a mad new sport, and ask: just why does society hate the Pilots’ Federation?

00:00:41 - Editorial. Written by Mack Winston, read by Spidey002

00:03:13 - Inquisition: Getting to Know the Chapterhouse. Written by M. Lehman, read by Scott Cleverdon, with thanks to Jubei Himura

00:12:34 - Lab Notes: Lava Spouts. Written by Venus, read by Beetlejude

00:13:36 - Come to Daddy: Flying with the Fatherhood. Written by Venus, read by Poet Sparrow and Spidey002, with thanks to TK7725

00:18:05 - Speedbowl. Written by Souvarine, read by Eid LeWeise, Catisfaxion and PrimetimeCasual, with thanks to PrimetimeCasual and Sanderling

00:28:48 - The Silent Surge of the Alliance. Written by Ulon, read by Moogyver, with thanks to DNA-Decay and Outsidefactor

00:38:06 - Railguns, Incendiary Multicannons and Plasma Accelerators. Written by Lord Tyvin, read by Beetlejude, with thanks to Maligno, Canonn Research and the Anti-Xeno Initiative

00:48:31 - Christmas Carriers Convoy: A Colonia Tradition. Written by Mack Winston, read by Catisfaxion, with thanks to Sirrus Tamus

00:56:20 - Why Do They Hate Us? Written by Venus and Souvarine, read by Wotherspoon

01:03:23 - The East India Company. Written by Mack Winston, read by Scott Cleverdon, with thanks to Icarus Smith and Voggix

In Issue 24, we get up close and personal with life on airless worlds, do some supercruise maths, get to know one of the Federation’s most influential families, head out to the Carina constellation, and steal some art.

00:00:42 - Editorial. Written by Souvarine, read by Adurnis

00:03:13 - The Rochester Family. Written by Coriander Salamander, read by Derell Nar, Spidey002 and Poet Sparrow

00:16:48 - The Winking Cat. Written by Coriander Salamander, read by BeetleJude and Adurnis

00:28:05 - Life on Airless Worlds. Written by LordTyvin, read by Catisfaxion

00:38:16 - Understanding Lagrange Points. Written by Eros Madelung, read by Wotherspoon

00:56:08 - The Ship's Keel: The Carina Constellation. Written by Andrew Gaspurr, read by Wrangler Actual

01:11:51 - When a Straight Line Isn't Shortest. Written by Mack Winston, read by Scott Cleverdon

01:26:33 - Stations You've Not Visited: Mawson Dock. Written by M. Lehman, read by Moogyver, Perky Percy, Maya Fey and Scott Cleverdon

In Issue 23, we ask where life comes from, what mysterious substance seems to hold the Galaxy together, find out how influential the Pilots’ Federation really are, get to know Nova Imperium and the Far God Cult, and hop into the flight seat of the Krait Phantom.

00:00:39 - Editorial. Written by Souvarine, read by Buur

00:05:03 - The Rise of Nova Imperium. Written by Coriander Salamander, read by BeetleJude, Maya Fey and Scott Cleverdon

00:18:50 - The Far God Cult. Written by Coriander Salamander, read by Moogyver, Wotherspoon, Maya Fey, Derell Nar and Scott Cleverdon

00:30:39 - Canonn and the Thargoids: The Heroes of Humanity’s Greatest Puzzle. Written by Adurnis, read by Spidey002 and LCU No Fool Like One

00:52:01 - The Building Blocks of Life. Written by LordTyvin, read by Catisfaxion

01:03:55 - Shipyard: Krait Phantom. Written by Mack Winston, read by Adurnis, Buur, Eid LeWeise, Rheeney, Spidey002, Wrangler Actual and Beetlejude

01:13:07 - What’s the Matter with Dark Matter? Written by Eros Madelung, read by BeetleJude

01:27:11 - Staying Cool in Space. Written by Eros Madelung, read by Wotherspoon

01:39:24 - Passengers Wanted: Have Spaceship, Will Travel. Written by M. Lehman, read by BeetleJude, Wrangler Actual, Rheeney and Scott Cleverdon

01:46:39 - Stations You Haven’t Visited: Robardin Rock. Written by M. Lehman, read by Rheeney

01:52:14 - How Independent Pilots Shape Galactic Politics. Written by Ulon, read by Perky Percy

02:04:02 - Rare Commodities Spotlight: Geawen Dance Dust. Written by Allen Stroud, read by Poet Sparrow

In Issue 22, we look back at Distant Worlds 2, get a taste for luxury exploration, investigate the structure of the Alliance, get a war report on the Thargoids, explore the science that powers everything we use, and go back in time to remember Apollo 11.

00:00:37 - Editorial. Written by Souvarine, read by PoetSparrow7

00:02:47 - Structure of a Superpower: The Alliance. Written by Allen Stroud, read by Scott Cleverdon

00:11:20 - Losing the War: Humanity's Hope Diminishes Daily. Written by Adurnis, read by Phoenix_Dfire and cast

00:28:55 - Distant Worlds 2. Written by CDRWillTRiker, Chankk Saotome, Dr.Nagi, Eisen, Erimus Kamzel, Ouberos, Qohen Leth, and Wishblend; read by Wotherspoon and cast

00:50:42 - Ships You Don't Fly: Cobra Mk IV. Written by Souvarine, read by Adurnis and Catisfaxion

01:04:14 - Exploring in Style: The Saud Kruger Renaissance. Written by Andrew Gaspurr, read by Derell Nar and cast

01:18:23 - Taming the Stars: Fusion Energy. Written by LordTyvin, read by WranglerActual

01:31:34 - The Long View: Apollo 11 Expedition. Written by Mack Winston, read by Wotherspoon

01:46:34 - Mckinnon’s Heart and Soul. Written by Allen Stroud, read by Perky Percy

01:56:44 - Rare Commodities Spotlight: Ethgreze Tea Buds. Written by Allen Stroud, read by Spidey002

In Issue 21, we revisit Operation Ida, investigate life in the Empire, check out another ship you don't fly, land on some Goliaths, explore the lawless Pegasi Sector, and ask: just how has the first half of Hudson's presidency gone?

00:00:39 - Editorial. Written by Souvarine, read by Spidey002

00:02:32 - Structure of a Superpower: The Empire. Written by Allen Stroud, read by Perky Percy

00:15:27 - Operation Ida. Written by Mini_Watto, read by WranglerActual

00:23:50 - Caught in the Fangs of Fate. Written by Lee Hutchinson and Souvarine, read by Eid LeWeise and PoetSparrow

00:29:46 - Feeling Confident? President Hudson’s mid-terms, and first four years in office. Written by Adurnis, read by Scott Cleverdon

00:41:20 - Ships You Don't Fly: Lakon Type-7. Written by Mack Winston, read by Derell Nar

00:55:44 - The Art of PvP. Written by Donald Duck, read by Adurnis and Wotherspoon

01:05:36 - Taming Giants: The Art of High-G Landings. Written by Buanzox, read by BeetleJude and Adurnis

01:12:13 - What Are Wolf-Rayet Stars? Written by Andrew Gaspurr, read by Wotherspoon

01:22:01 - Pegasi: The Renegade Sector. Written by M. Lehman, read by Maya Fey and BeetleJude

01:35:28 - Rare Commodities Spotlight: Motrona Experience Jelly. Written by Allen Stroud, read by Scott Cleverdon

In Issue 20, we find out more about Mobius, dive into the red tape of the Federation, take a tour of Barnard’s Loop, compare the Krait Mk II and the Python, explore the pulsars of 47 Tucanae, interview a well-known artist, investigate the Phoenix Campaign, and get a glipmse into the life of one of the most powerful and popular politicians in the Galaxy.

00:00:38 - Editorial. Written by Souvarine, read by Maya Fey

00:02:43 - Structure of a Superpower: The Federation. Written by Allen Stroud, read by Scott Cleverdon

00:12:11 - Visitor's Guide to Barnard's Loop. Written by Andrew Gaspurr and Buanzox, read by Rheeney

00:22:24 - Snake-Off: Krait Mk II vs Python. Written by Mack Winston, read by Buur

00:39:21 - We Are Mobius. Written by McNicholl, read by Adurnis

00:49:10 - Pulses Beyond the Plane. Written by Andrew Gaspurr, read by Burr and Rheeney

00:58:21 - Flogging it with Yamiks. Written by Souvarine and Ziggy, read by Scott Cleverdon and Yamiks

01:02:20 - Featured Artist: Commander ToCoSo. Written by Souvarine and ToCoSo, read by Eid Leweise and ToCoSo

01:05:40 - Pieces of Eight: a User's Guide to Piracy. Written by G-Dubya, read by Wotherspoon and Scott Cleverdon

01:21:00 - The Phoenix Campaign. Written by Saul, read by Eid Leweise and Scott Cleverdon

01:29:37 - The Powers: Aisling Duval, the Girl Behind the Princess. Written by Allen Stroud, Souvarine, and Ziggy, read by Derell Nar and Maya Fey

01:34:06 - Rare Commodities Spotlight: Eden Apples of Aerial. Written by Allen Stroud, read by Wotherspoon

01:37:29 - Lab Notes: the Technicium Mystery. Written by Mini_Watto, read by Derell Nar

In Issue 19, we meet spacefaring women, learn to fly without the assistance of the on-board computer, dive into the world of combat pilots, visit a unicorn, learn to read Thargoid, and meet some space truckers.

00:00:43 - Editorial. Written by Souvarine, read by Scott Cleverdon

00:03:46 - Who the Hell are the Hutton Truckers? Written by Alec Turner, read by Rheeney and Vingtetun

00:15:53 - True Colours: Mystery of the Thargoid Markings. Written by M. Lehman and Souvarine, read by Scott Cleverdon

00:22:02 - Stars and Unicorns: The Monoceros Constellation. Written by Andrew Gaspurr, read by Scott Cleverdon

00:33:06 - The PvP League. Written by Mini_Watto, read by Derell Nar, Rheeney, and L'Untouchable

00:48:04 - Mastering Flight Assist Off. Written by G-Dubya, read by Scott Cleverdon

00:57:52 - Women of Space. Written by Adurnis and Souvarine, read by Buur and Rheeney

01:21:51 - Trading the Good Stuff. Written by Mack Winston, read by Derell Nar

01:38:27 - Rare Commodities Spotlight: Witchhaul Kobe Beef. Written by Allen Stroud, read by Scott Cleverdon

01:41:40 - Fire Dance Jam. Composed and performed by MidNyte

01:43:22 - Review: Elements. Written by Souvarine, read by Scott Cleverdon