Commanders have saved Operations, which can now be launched on 30 June as planned.

CMDR Profane Pagan has looked at the images we have of the new Nomad ship-launched exploration shuttle, and wonders if it might be boardable through an opening side door. This is speculation based on limited evidence, but with the Lynx Highliner allowing crew to board by climbing a ramp before transitioning to the cockpit, could the same be true of the Nomad?Thanks to CMDR Profane Pagan for sharing details of their investigation.

If Operations doesn't release on time, it will be our fault, according to Imogen le Ray, CEO of Frontline Solutions. Frontline needs our help to build the fleet of Operation Runner base ships that will make Operations possible. We have two weeks to make it happen, and there are paintjob rewards for us as well: a Type-8 Convoy Chromatic Cherry and a Panther Clipper Mk II ZPG Parcel Red.

A brand-new ship-launched vessel is being released on 30 June. The Nomad is built to explore planetary surfaces, even where the terrain is too rough to land a ship.

Frontline Solutions has said that it will provide a platform to "combat the rise in criminal activity", with a formal announcement expected in the next few days.

An unknown ship manufacturer has published this image (or "an image" if you're listening to the podcast) on social media, with the caption: "The surface is calling. Discover the Galaxy's next new vessel. Full Concept Reveal - 2 June 2026". Is it a ship, or something else?

Radicoida plants were used to prepare alien warriors for battle, according to a leading specialist in xeno-technology. Engineer Ram Tah has revealed that Radicoida seed pods may have been used by the ancient Guardians.

The Pilots' Federation has announced a final, exact date for the launch of the new Operations mission system, and they've described in step-by-step detail how one of the missions will work. Plus, there's some good news for Commanders who long for the days when the galaxy was so much more colourful than it is now.

Starports in the Lhou Mans system are working again, but there's no word yet about what might be happening in Colonia. And a Trailblazers colony has been established (just) more than 10,000 LY from Sol.

The Galactic community is anticipating a new Community Goal in Colonia, after bartender Jaques dropped hints that he would be celebrating the tenth anniversary of the most famous misjump in Galactic history.

Closing image by Dr Nagi, Distant Worlds 3 organiser.