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6400 [edit: kills] - http://wiki.alioth.net/index.php/Elite_Rating

This isn't new knowledge. I remember reading about that goal and the number 6400 in a magazine, probably BBC Micro User.

Right on Commander!

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I loved the monthly articles about Elite that let slip various secrets. They were so exciting. I'm not sure many players would have found the missions without them. It's hilarious how anti-user classic games were!

Were there actually any generation ships?

No, but they can be found in Oolite, and Elite Dangerous.

I always thought you had to complete the missions to get to Elite, maybe that was added on later conversions (I played the Spectrum version)?

> I played the Spectrum version

Oh that Lenslok[1] was a massive pain in the arse!

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenslok

It sure was! Luckily I used a fairly standard 14 inch colour TV with it so it was about the right size for the Lenslok.

I had one of those Ferguson 11.5" B&W sets[1] that were common in the UK in the 80s, it was very hit and miss.

[1] https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/s4UAAOSwmTVfUWyM/s-l1600.jpg

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