In the video, Ricardo embarks on a journey in “Elite Dangerous” to establish a space empire through the new system colonization feature introduced in the Trailblazer update, focusing on planning and research to select a suitable system. After claiming the system and deploying a colonization beacon, he successfully summons a mega ship to aid in constructing a starport, inviting viewers to join him in overcoming the challenges of sourcing materials for this ambitious project.
In the video, Ricardo introduces his journey in “Elite Dangerous” as he embarks on a new feature introduced in the Trailblazer update: system colonization. He shares his experience of deploying his first system colonization beacon after conducting surveys to find a suitable system. Ricardo emphasizes the importance of early planning and research, suggesting players utilize tools like EDSM and Inara to identify promising systems for colonization.
Once he selects a system (HIP 5977), Ricardo explains the process of claiming it through the system colonization contact. He discusses the various types of ports available for construction, ultimately opting for a Coriolis starport instead of an asteroid base. After confirming his claim and paying the required 25 million credits, he secures exclusive rights to the system for 24 hours, allowing him to proceed with the next steps of colonization.
Ricardo then details the beacon deployment process, highlighting the need to assign the system colonization module to a fire group in his ship. He narrates his journey to the beacon deployment site, where he successfully launches the beacon after some initial confusion. The deployment of the beacon is a significant milestone, as it will summon a system colonization mega ship that will be essential for building the starport.
The mega ship arrives shortly after the beacon is deployed, and Ricardo describes its impressive design and functionality. He mentions the need for continuous material delivery to construct the primary starport, which will become his primary focus for the next few weeks. The mega ship serves as a hub for players to offload materials, refuel, and manage their colonization efforts.
Finally, Ricardo invites viewers to join him on his streaming journey as he tackles the challenges of sourcing and delivering the necessary materials for his starport construction. He expresses excitement about the new gameplay mechanics and encourages the community to support him in this ambitious project. The video concludes with Ricardo thanking his audience and looking forward to more content related to system colonization in “Elite Dangerous.”