In this edition of Witchspace News for Elite Dangerous dated March 20, 2026, CMDR Buur highlights several key updates and events within the game. Firstly, the Buckyball Racing Club is hosting a unique event called “Prison Circuit,” where participants must navigate through rings around four prison megaships carrying consumer technology, finishing in the Vaiurisc system. The race offers two classes, Regulation Cobra and Unlimited, and is open to all players until March 31st. Full details and rules are available on the Buckyball forum.
Next, a new distant human outpost named Rainbows End has been established in the Roefoo ZE-H d10-0 system, nearly 48,500 lightyears from Sol. This starport is now the farthest permanently positioned human outpost in the galaxy outside of player-owned fleet carriers. Its location is notably remote, lying between the Colonia bubble and the legendary Beagle Point, emphasizing the vast distances players must traverse in deep space exploration.
The news then shifts to an intriguing in-game lore development involving a viral fitness trend linked to a minor celebrity named William “Big Bill” Ventura. This phenomenon, spreading through Alliance space, is associated with enhanced physical and mental attributes such as increased resilience, mental clarity, motivation, and emotional well-being. The trend is speculated to be connected to a mysterious compound from the Radicoida Unica plant, potentially setting the stage for buffs and enhancements in the upcoming Operations update.
Further speculation ties this phenomenon to the aftermath of the Thargoid war, where some Alliance citizens rescued from Thargoid captivity were released back into society, unlike those held by the Federation and Empire. The changes observed in these individuals may be related to the Ventura trend, raising concerns about possible Thargoid influence or sleeper agents embedded within human populations. This theory is supported by references to Orion University and the unique psychological effects reported, which could hint at a deeper, possibly sinister connection.
Finally, CMDR Buur invites players to engage with these developments by participating in the Buckyball race, visiting the new outpost Rainbows End, and sharing their thoughts on the potential Thargoid sleeper agent theory. The video closes with thanks to viewers and a promise of more updates, encouraging players to stay alert and enjoy their adventures in the vast universe of Elite Dangerous.
