WELCOME TO ENDURANCE EXPLORATION
The Endurance Exploration squadron has its roots in an exploration trip called the Endurance Expedition that took place during the summer of 3308. The exploration journey took fleet carriers to Colonia, Sagittarius A*, and Beagle Point on a 171-day adventure. A squadron was formed during that trip that continues to recruit CMDRS, new or veteran, interested in joining a friendly and active squadron.
NOT JUST EXPLORATION
Although exploration is a core interest within the squadron, Endurance Exploration has interests in many other areas of activity within the Elite Dangerous galaxy including combat, mining, and trading. Helping CMDRs is a core focus. We welcome anyone who needs support or advice about getting started as a CMDR, upgrading to a new ship, improving their ground combat, trying to afford a fleet carrier, and more. If Elite Dangerous seems a bit overwhelming, we can help. If you are looking for some support, we can help with that too.
----Posters by CMDR Poinck----THE START OF THE JOURNEY
After the Endurance Expedition ended, thoughts turned to the future of the Elite Dangerous galaxy and Endurance Exploration's place in it.
The CMDRs who took part in the expedition thoroughly enjoyed the 171-day journey to Colonia, Sagittarius A*, and Beagle Point. It was challenging, and fun, and, most importantly, new friends were made along the way. To keep the Endurance Expedition community going CMDRs Campbell, Dim3bar, Hatch and FiL decided to form a squadron called Endurance Exploration. The name came about from the 2022 discovery of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance that sank in 1915.
THE SQUADRON
For quite some time we played with the idea of Endurance Expedition becoming something more than an event, and so Endurance Expedition made the change over to Endurance Exploration a CMDR org/faction in the ED galaxy.
We already have the growing ENEX (PC) squadron that focuses on recruiting CMDRs of all levels and abilities alongside plans for future group activities. As our applications to become a player minor faction were unsuccessful, the LHS 5333 system has been officially adopted and BGS support operations are taking place on behalf of the Tigurd Shared faction. Endurance Exploration will also continue to run expeditions and excursions (combat, trading, community goals, exploration, Guardian and Thargoid sites, material gathering, etc) in the future. Any suggestions for expeditions or excursions are always welcome.
----Posters by CMDR Poinck----GREAT OPPORTUNITIES
Exploration will always be at the core of what we do but the galaxy offers lucrative opportunities for combat and trade as well. Whether it’s getting a better suit, ship, or even fleet carrier, learning to fight in ground combat, or getting access to the Guardian modules we can help. Endurance Exploration allows CMDRs to make their own choices but reap the benefits of an org providing help as and when it’s needed. Fly with the squadron or continue flying alone with ENEX's support structure backing you up. You can choose.
Endurance Exploration is an independent squadron with no ties to any of the main powers in the galaxy. As such ENEX CMDRs are free to continue supporting their chosen power with no squadron interference. We already have a wide variety of squadron members who support independent, imperial, federation, and alliance powers.
FIND FRIENDS AND SUPPORT
With Salvation’s weapon failing to deliver victory against the Thargoids and multiple Thargoid threats arriving in the Bubble, the future state of the galaxy depends on CMDRs working together. We all need friends in an increasingly dangerous galaxy and Endurance Exploration provides a fun and friendly support network for all commanders wishing to join the squadron.
----Poster by CMDR Ó Cathasaigh HOW TO JOIN US
Joining Endurance Exploration is easy and we offer a warm welcome to CMDRs, whether you're new to the galaxy or a seasoned veteran.
The squadron can be found by accessing the in-game squadron panel found on the right-hand cockpit panel.
Search for the squadron using the ENEX tag or Endurance Exploration name.
Please note that access to Squadron areas on Discord requires in-game squadron membership.
Our Discord can be found at https://discord.gg/zhX8j28ADu
Our X feed can be found at https://x.com/enduranceexplo2
Our Mastodon feed can be found at https://mastodon.world/@EnduranceExploration
Check out the ENEX Stream Team at https://www.twitch.tv/team/enex
The Endurance Exploration website can be found at https://enduranceexploration.co.uk