A recent community warning highlights a risky interaction in Elite Dangerous where players standing on top of NPC ships as they depart settlements may trigger ship explosions if they have an active bounty. One commander reported their Adder exploded under them, resulting in immediate jail time, a 15-minute wait for ship retrieval at a remote location, and an impound fee. This incident underscores the importance of situational awareness around NPC vessels, especially when carrying a bounty, to avoid costly delays and penalties.
- Explosion triggered by standing on departing NPC ship with bounty.
- Jail time and impound fees follow, causing significant downtime.