Amazing news, I’m so happy to hear you have this sorted, I know how much this meant to you. ❤️

Karnath

On March 31st we published "The End of the Rainbow", the final major chapter of the "Caretaker Protocol" Distant Worlds 3 storyline.

We would like to take a moment and dedicate this story to the memory of Michael Brookes.

Fly safe, Michael!

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Every explorer eventually reaches a horizon we can’t follow, but they leave their coordinates in our hearts so we’re never truly lost.

The whole Distant Worlds Team ❤️

Exploration Data Requested for New Deep-Space Station - Elite Dangerous The Distant Worlds 3 logistics fleet has completed the first build phase of a new deep-space outpost in the Roefoo ZE-H d10-0 system at the edge of th...

Roefoo ZE-H d10-0 the system that just keeps on giving

www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/...

Due to the hard work from Commander’s prior to the launch of DW3, enough materials were collected from to the Community Goal. These materials have been used to build a new deep space exploration haven.

Welcome to Rainbow’s End

The fleet have now reached WP8
Roefoo ZE-H d10-0 also named by the DW team as Khazad-dûm.

Explorers of the Distant Worlds 3 Expedition have found another old wreckage, this time near the Veil's Ember supernova remnant. The discovery is as concerning as the last one near the Praei2 permit locked sector a few weeks ago.

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"Rebekah's Spell" (HQ audio) from Sulphur Run YouTube video by The_Underearth

As @distantworlds3.bsky.social moves towards Waypoint 4 after BP... Zell from the Rawrunners is still on Nahla - of course! 🌕

And why not re-share my favourite number from the Sulphur Run OST! Still a looong way to go on this expedition! What a journey!

youtu.be/KZt1uBrvpZI?...

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Verify Fleet Carrier Reg ID Before Boarding

Please remember to check the Registration ID of the Fleet Carrier you are boarding. It is the only thing that can't be spoofed / changed.

DSEV ODYSSEUS : W7H-6DZ,
DSEV DISTANT SUNS : V2W-85Z,
FIMBULTHUL : V4V-2XZ ,
PILLAR OF CHISTA : TBQ-6VX

We answer only to ourselves We answer only to ourselves By Yazra Ak’inyi This night is the finale of DSSA-HQ's recent residency. Here, in system Thuecheae MT-Q e5-8, we have been given an extra week behind the main fleet, who...

New piece by Yazra Ak'inyi of the Rawrunners for @distantworlds3.bsky.social 🪐🌌

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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After combing through the remote Nyauthou sector Commanders of the Distant Worlds 3 expedition finally located an evacuated T-9 crashed on a barren planet. What they found there is eerie und concerning.

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(Pictures by CMDRs RiskyCream and Magador)

Stunning pictures ❤️

After a multi-waypoint hunt, the Distant Worlds flotilla was able to locate an unregistered DSSA Carrier along the remote, permit-locked "Praei2" sector. It's mission there currently remains a mystery, though.

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(Picture by CMDR Karuv)

The team has done a fantastic job on the official Distant Worlds 3 Newsletter

Issue 1 out now

betweenwaypoints.com

The DSEV Odysseus jump sequence is now engaged and will be in transit from 18:30 UTC

Carrier: DSEC Fimbulthul (V4V-2XZ)
Current System: Blae Drye QJ-X D2-26
Destination System: [error]
Departure: January 20th, 18:00 UTC
Tritium Buy Orders: None

Carrier: DSEV Distant Suns - V2W-85Z
Current System: Gria Drye YA-W d2-4
Destination System: [Redacted]
Departure: 20th January, 06.00 UTC (for about an hour of jumping only)
Tritium Buy Orders: 1,823t at gal average (just in case anyone has drop tanks they want to free up)

Carrier: Pillar of Chista TBQ-6VX
Current System: Running Man Sector WP-W b2-0
Destination System: [error]
Departure: 20th January, 18:30 UTC
Tritium Buy Orders: None

The DSEV Odysseus is making one last jump to system Blae Drye QI-L b52-0

Carrier will then be moored until 18:30 UTC 20th January 3312

Enjoy the break Commander 🫡

Dear Odysseus Commanders,

The DSEV Odysseus is now in transit until further notice.

Enjoy the views and make some new friends, but most of all have fun.

I’ll make sure I get into the bar at some point tonight while we are heading out into the black. Promise I’ll stick to soft drinks 🍻 🫡

Carrier: Pillar of Chista TBQ-6VX
Current System: Running Man Sector WP-W b2-0
Destination System: [Redacted]
Departure: 20th January, 18:30 UTC
Tritium Buy Orders: None

Carrier: DSEC Fimbulthul
Current System: Running Man Sector WP-W b2-0
Destination System: [Redacted]
Departure: January 19th, 18:00 UTC
Tritium Buy Orders: None

Carrier: DSEV Distant Suns
Current System: Running Man Sector WP-W b2-0
Destination System: [Redacted]
Departure: 19th January, 16:30 UTC
Tritium Buy Orders: None

Carrier: DSEV Odysseus
Current System: Running Man Sector WP-W b2-0
Destination System: [Redacted]
Departure: 19th January, 18:30 UTC
Tritium Buy Orders: None

Europe
18 January 2026 at 19:00 - Be on the surface of Body 7c, near the DW3 HQ

Americas:
19 January 2026 at 00:00 - Be on the surface of Body 7c, near the DW3 HQ

Asia/Pacific:
19 January 2026 at 09:00 - Be on the surface of Body 7c, near the DW3 HQ

Eyes to skies Commanders

After a whole year of preparation launch day has finally arrived.

The DW team wishes all Commanders taking part in the expedition a safe and enjoyable adventure. Thank you all for the support and interest in DW3, it just wouldn’t be the same without you all. 🫡

Ah ! The DSEV Odysseus
Not that I’m bias about the #distantworlds3 Fleet but docking with with the Odysseus is a smart move.

I will be your pilot for the expedition and I must say we have the finest facilities with the most amazing views.

Glad to have you onboard sir 🫡

Third Distant Worlds Expedition Requests Materials for Deep-Space Infrastructure Project - Elite Dangerous The Distant Worlds working group has issued a call for mined and manufactured materials to support the construction of a new deep-space facility, inte...

The Distant Worlds 3 Community Goal is go!
www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/...

Confirmed:
Thursday 8th 3312 10am UTC

Distant Worlds 3 Community Goal will launch in the Alrai System.

Best of luck Commanders, This one is vital for for the expedition o7

The DW3 HQ Crater Cross (an SRV race created for Distant Worlds 3) YouTube video by Alec Turner

@distantworlds3.bsky.social #elitedangerous As part of the run-up to #distantworlds3 I've just released my first SRV time trial at the #dw3 Headquarters on NGC 1981 Sector ZU-Y d27 7 c. It's called The "Distant Worlds 3 HQ Crater Cross" and is available to try now in EDCoPilot.
youtu.be/BKGO1d_Lnsk