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Elite Dangerous is the largest pillar of Ricardo’s Gaming. With hundreds of hours of gameplay, dozens of video guides, and deep dives into every major ship class, this section covers everything from beginner survival to advanced engineering, Powerplay politics, and the latest Thargoid war content.
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From the beginner-friendly Cobra Mk III to the endgame Federal Corvette and Imperial Cutter — Ricardo’s ship guides cover hardpoints, engineering priorities, credit costs, and real combat footage to help you make the right choice.
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Weapons, shields, engineering, combat zones, Thargoid AX combat and bounty hunting — all covered in depth with video companions.
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Ricardo’s Gaming covers Powerplay faction strategy, rank grinding, and the new Colonisation mechanics introduced in Elite Dangerous 2025-2026.
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Elite Dangerous Anaconda Mk II: Price, Hardpoints, Jump Range and First Look
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Elite Dangerous Rhino SRV: From First Teaser to the Surface-Mining Verdict
Elite Dangerous Rhino Update: Surface Mining, Under Siege & Everything Confirmed
The short answer: the Rhino is a new three-seat mining SRV built by Vodel, released into Elite Dangerous via ARX…
How to Turn Your Type-11 Into a Deep-Space Rhino Carrier
The Lakon Type-11 Prospector has always been something of an odd ship in Elite Dangerous. It looks industrial, it has…
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Complete Elite Dangerous Guide Index
Beginner and Getting Started Guides
- Elite Dangerous Beginner’s Guide 2026 — Everything You Need to Know
- Returning to Elite Dangerous in 2025 — What’s Changed and Where to Start
- Can You Play Elite Dangerous Like Star Wars? A Commander’s Experiment
Ship Reviews and Comparisons
- Elite Dangerous Ship Guide 2026 — Every Ship Explained
- Elite Dangerous Ship Comparisons 2026 — Which Ship Is Right for You?
- Every Ship in Elite Dangerous Reviewed (2025)
- Elite Dangerous Panther Clipper Review — The Ultimate Heavy Hauler
- Elite Dangerous Cobra Mk5 Review — The New Starter Ship Tested
- Elite Dangerous Type-11 Prospector Review — Best Mining Ship?
- Elite Dangerous Caspian Explorer Review — Long-Range Specialist
- Elite Dangerous Kestrel Mk2 Review — Standard vs Stellar vs Galactic
- Anaconda vs Federal Corvette — Which is the Better Endgame Ship?
- Anaconda vs Corvette in Elite Dangerous — Full Comparison
- Best Cargo Ships in Elite Dangerous 2025 — Top Haulers Ranked
- Elite Dangerous Nomad — Frontier’s New Ship-Launched Vessel for Exobiology
Combat and Weapons Guides
- Elite Dangerous Combat Weapons Guide 2026 — Best Loadouts and Tactics
- Elite Dangerous Thargoid Spire Sites — What They Are and How to Survive
- Elite Dangerous Guardian Blueprint Farming Guide — Unlock AX Modules Fast
- Elite Dangerous Type-10 Defender AX Combat Guide — The Anti-Thargoid Tank
- Elite Dangerous Station Rescue Missions Guide — Save the Burning Stations
Exploration Guides
Trading, Mining and Economy
- Elite Dangerous Trading and Economy Guide 2026 — Credits, Routes and Markets
- Elite Dangerous Laser Mining Guide 2026 — Best Ships, Hotspots and Credits Per Hour
Powerplay and Colonisation
- Elite Dangerous Powerplay 2.0 Guide — Choose a Power, Earn Merits and Unlock Modules
- Elite Dangerous Space Settlement Guide — Trailblazers and Colonisation