In the video, Irad explains the process of colonizing a system in Elite Dangerous, focusing on the importance of establishing a primary port within three weeks and selecting a suitable location for the base. He demonstrates the steps of deploying a beacon for the colonization ship and transferring necessary materials to build the station, while emphasizing the potential for economic growth in the chosen system.
In the video, the host, Irad, discusses the process of colonizing a system in the game Elite Dangerous. He begins by landing in a nearby system, Philippot Progress, and explains that to colonize a system, players must be within 16 light-years of their target. Irad has already chosen a system with 13 planets, including icy rings and gas giants, which he believes offers great potential for colonization. He notes that this system is located on the fringe of the human bubble, making it a frontier area with limited inhabited systems nearby.
Irad emphasizes the importance of building a primary port within three weeks to successfully claim the system. He warns that failing to do so will result in losing both the investment of 25 million credits and any resources brought to the system. The video outlines various options for outposts and bases, with Irad opting for a large station due to the potential for economic development once the system is claimed. He also discusses the need to optimize his ship for transporting resources necessary for the construction of the station.
The host then explains the process of configuring the station’s appearance, highlighting his preference for dual thrusters to easily identify the entrance. He mentions the importance of carefully selecting the location for the base, as it will be placed on the 12th planet of the system. After confirming the station’s details, Irad prepares to deploy a beacon to signal the arrival of the colonization ship, which is essential for beginning the colonization process.
After arriving at the designated location, Irad demonstrates how to deploy the beacon from his ship. He notes that the beacon will eventually act as a navigation point for the colonization ship, which is set to arrive in three minutes. Irad describes the dark environment of the system, given that it orbits a red dwarf star, but reassures viewers that mining opportunities still exist in the asteroid rings.
Finally, once the colonization ship arrives, Irad lands and transfers the necessary materials from his cargo ship to the construction panel. He highlights that transferring these materials not only fulfills the requirements for building the station but also generates profit from the transactions. Irad concludes by encouraging viewers to try colonization in Elite Dangerous and invites them to like and subscribe for more content.