In late June 3304 a series of surface settlements that had been attacked by Thargoids were discovered. Listening Posts, in groups of three, were found in systems within the Pleiades, often within inhabited systems. These listening posts gave distances to the settlement systems, as well as planet, latitude, longitude which allowed the settlements to be located.
The settlements themselves have logs recording what happened at each site, including audio recordings. They sometimes also contain a data point that adds a navigation point so the site can be revisited (scanning the message logs also provide a way-point). The sites have a green glow around them, presumably the aftermath of the attack. Several messages talk about temperature drops and abduction by aliens. There have been reports of Thargoids revisiting the sites to perform further attacks, or to just scan the sites – this seems to vary depending on the site.
A crashed Anaconda (‘Bug Killer‘) was found around the same time, and seems related to the events that happened in the settlements.
Settlements were initially found by Annabella Terra, Bagofholding, DaftMav, Kaz Archer, Namix and Node_ – and probably others 😉
Background Lore Index - In the galaxy of Elite Dangerous there are the Galnet News posts that give us insight into the world around us. In addition to the main story played out in front of us via those articles, Elite Dangerous has a rich background story that pilots can stumble across through various methods including triangulation through listening...
Betterton Outpost - Betterton Outpost is a settlement on HIP 19792 planet C 2 at -24.7065, 6.5560. It can be found via Listening Posts at Pleione 6, HIP 17892 2 A, and HIP 19072 2 identified by code RHV-113-A. It has been attacked by Thargoids. MERCY 1/4 Superintendent Callahan to System Authority HQ — Site Report 378/8 Things...
Comms Facility 89563 - This settlement can be found in HR 1172 on planet A 5 b at -0.2508, -67.6809. It was located via Listening Posts at HIP 17892 1, HR 1185 A 5, and Pleiades Sector PD-S b4-0 2 using codename BGK-163-C. The settlement has been attacked by Thargoids. HUNTER AND HUNTED 1/4 Dispatch Report 89583-23: Lieutenant Commander...
Dominic’s Corner - This settlement in Pleiades Sector GW-W C1-15 on planet 12 a (5.5620, -116.7365). It was found via Listening Posts at Maia A 1, HIP 17694 A 1, and Pleiades Sector GW-W c1-13 A 6. The messages use the code LWU-168-A. The settlement has been attacked by Thargoids. THE MAN FROM AEGIS 1/4 Secretary Miller [Personal...
Penal Colony BV-2259 - Penal Colony BV-2259 is a settlement on HIP 16217 AB 1 a at -55.0009, 30.2834. It was found using Listening Posts at Pleiades Sector PD-S b4-0 2, Electra 3, and Pleiades Sector KC-V c2-4 5 with code WKD-184-B. It is a penal colony and has been attacked by Thargoids. Colony automated defence is still online...
Research Base KG-3362 - This is a settlement on Pleiades Sector HR-W D1-17 1 a at 58.1148, 19.5427. It can be found via listening posts at Pleiades Sector IH-V c2-5 1, Pleiades Sector HR-W d1-57 A 5, and HIP 17044 1 with the code LWI-080-B. The settlement has been attacked by Thargoids. Messages from settlement: RIPE FOR THE PICKING...
Research Base LV 87 - Research Base LV 87 is a settlement found in HIP 17403 on planet A 4 a at -51.1984, 14.2110. It was found via Listening Posts at Taygeta 3, Pleiades Sector DL-Y d40 1, and HIP 16431 1 with code JNU-292-A. The settlement has been attacked by Thargoids. CURIOSITY KILLED THE CAT 1/4 Prof Helen Buchard:...
Scrump Landing - Scrump Landing is a settlements in Pleiades sector JN-S B4-3 on planet 2 at , -0.3434, 12.9216. It can be found via Listening Posts at Pleiades Sector IH-V c2-16 A, Pleiades Sector AB-W B2-4 2 and HIP 15787 1. It has been attacked by Thargoids. A GIFT HORSE 1/4 Barnabus Scrump to Jeremiah Slythe —...
Sharpe Works - Sharpe Works is a settlement on Pleiades Sector IC-U B3-1 planet 1 at -4.9515, -85.7631. It can be found from Listening Posts at Pleiades Sector HR-W d1-74 A 2, Pleiades Sector KX-T B3-1 A 2, and Merope 1 with codes PEP-663-A. Messages: DON’T PANIC! 1/4 Governor Tanaka to Mrs Tanaka — 8723 My love, I...
Site 94 - Site 94 is an abandoned mining settlement that has been attacked by Thargoids. It can be found in HIP 19284 on planet A 2 d at -19.0622, -99.4450. It was initially found via Listening Posts with code DRJ-184-A in Pleiades Sector HR-W d1-79 A 1, HR 1183 and HIP 19847. The mining extractors can be...
The Sanctum / The Prophet - This pair of planetary settlements can be found on Etain 4 a and Etain 4 c. They appear to have been run by the Far God cult. They have both been attacked by Thargoids, and Thargoids are seen around the settlements. They were found via the Eagle Eye messages in week 26, the first time...
