A player-led experiment in Elite Dangerous explores the Background Simulation (BGS) system by targeting a low-population system with no active player presence. Over two days, the commander completed missions for a rival power and attacked civilians and police linked to the dominant faction, aiming to reduce its influence from 45%. The main power's influence dropped to 39%, accompanied by a decline in security levels. This practical test underlines ongoing community efforts to understand and affect BGS dynamics, which shape the evolving political landscape in Elite Dangerous.
- Main power influence decreased from 45% to 39% over two days.
- Security levels in the system declined alongside influence shift.