"The sky calls to us. If we do not destroy ourselves, we will one day venture to the stars."
- Carl Sagan
Welcome!
We established nearly three years ago to create a community of cmdrs in the lawful arena. We support veteran cmdrs as well as new players - or experienced players wanting to come back to the game. Whilst we do like our exploration we focus on combat, PvP drills, bug hunting, supporting new traders and miners or giving financial support & advice.
A.E. shares expeditions with allies and hosts regular events across combat, racing and multi-discipline training.
Recently our focus has shifted more towards PvP so if you're an experienced combat commander please come and have a chat with us.
We have our own galactic and faction mapping / planning tools which utilise core EDDN sources in support of the small amount of BGS involved, but also made available to our key allies. These tools provide facilities which are not available anywhere else.
We usually send detachments of volunteers on CGs - BGS pilots supported by combat pilots for close support & protection.
Our Values
After fighting difficult wars under significant pressure in previous squadrons, AE establishes the mandate for:
- Neutrality towards other squadrons
- Support of our neighbours on their BGS - except when working against another squadron
- Non-aggression towards other players in our area (friendly pre-arranged PvP is fine)
- Zero tolerance for bullying of any kind
There is no minimum attendance, and no minimum effort required. We would much rather you enjoy the game - or even take a break for your own sanity... after long voyages sometimes it's better to get out of the cockpit for a while! Turn up when you want to and we'll always find something for you to do in the pillar you want to focus on at the time.
Your Choices
You can opt to get involved in one or more flights with us, and dip in / out when it suits you. Everything is optional although if you want your triple elite in future you may want to consider trying it all!
Exploration Flight
We're currently working on exploration missions (Expeditions) for all experience levels, and will be continually looking to provide options for exploration pilots for some group or solo-based expeditions. We expect this to be a regular 'thing' which gives everyone a reason to explore different parts of the galaxy.
It's also a way of working out how to use the tools best - both in and out of the game.
We're already seeing sqdn members and our allies planning longer expeditions out to Beagle Point with FC support, and have missions planned for expeditions (slightly) closer to the bubble. Exploration pilots are highly valued bringing incredibly useful scan data back to help the cause in and around HQ.
Most of our vets are experienced explorers at heart, having tasted all corners of the galaxy
BGS Flight
Thanks to involvement in historical conflict and the need to run surgically precise partisan operations, we have experience in BGS which will help us focus our expansion efforts. Although our expansion should never contradict our mandate, we can afford to get pilots involved in trade, mining, faction-state specific missions, wing missions and so on. Although we see this primarily as a learning tool people are welcome to come and go as they please in this area.
BGS is a core activity and we'll provide a strategy with tactical expansion plan aligned, which you can dip in-and-out of as you feel the need.
Combat Flight
Last - but not at all least - is the combat silo. We enjoy combat of varying types but do not require it of our squadron members. Totally optional. If you want to do some combat - we have xeno hunting, Sqdn. (Friendly) PvP, trade / convoy & mining protection for our BGS pilots and likely some pre-arranged PvP at the discretion of our combat flight leader. We may venture into anti-ganking in distant future but there are already many fine squadrons doing this.
Multi-crew is a great way to try combat for the first time - you won't have to risk rebuy and can try fighters or turrets (depending on your captain!), whilst earning a credit share
We'll have a leaderboard based on points scored in tournaments with monthly table winners.
A.C.E. Exploration would welcome your application today! o7
[b][color=#C10300]Discord is required for all cmdrs as this is the central coordination tool for our group. Feel free to use the link.