# Other Organizations and Discord Servers

There are many other useful sources of information out in the galaxy that some of our CMDRs have found useful. While none of these groups are endorsed by the Seals, they may be useful for you! If you have one that's not on the list, please get in touch.

### Art

##### GalPhoto

GalPhoto <span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"> is a Discord Community for Galactic Photography &amp; Media in Elite: Dangerous</span>

<span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">[https://discord.io/GalPhoto](https://discord.io/GalPhoto) </span>

### BGS

##### EDBGS

EDBGS is a server and community dedicated to BGS discussion and information sharing on the mechanics of BGS.

[https://discord.gg/PZwERyb](https://discord.gg/PZwERyb)

### Bounty Hunting/Combat/AX

##### Galactic Combat Initiative

The GCI is a group to learn, teach, and discuss the art of combat, both PvE and PvP. Builds, techniques, and theories are discussed openly.

[https://discord.gg/4AtZTtJ](https://discord.gg/4AtZTtJ)

##### Anti-Xeno Initiative

The Anti Xeno Initiative is an Elite: Dangerous player-group dedicated to protecting humanity from the Thargoid threat. Tech, builds, tactics, and large scale offensives are discussed.

[https://discord.gg/gZbAWCF](https://discord.gg/gZbAWCF)

##### Elite Dangerous CQC

This group and server primarily pertain to CQC, the 4th possible "Elite" rank.

[https://discord.me/elitedangerouscqc](https://discord.me/elitedangerouscqc)

##### Newton's Gambit

This group helps teach CMDRs how to fly, fight, and operated with Flight Assist Off, a key aspect in many PVP fights.

[https://discord.gg/mACjS8h](https://discord.gg/mACjS8h)

### Exploration

##### EDSM

EDSM (Elite Dangerous Star Map) was at first a community effort to store and calculate systems coordinates around the Elite: Dangerous galaxy.  
[https://EDSM.net](https://EDSM.net)

##### Deep Space Network

The Deep Space Network is a group dedicated to promoting exchange and communication between explorers and expeditions.

[https://ed-dsn.net/en/dsn-2/](https://ed-dsn.net/en/dsn-2/)

##### Colonia Citizens Network

A network of CMDRs who have set up shop in the Colonia region.

[https://www.elite-ccn.com/](https://www.elite-ccn.com/)

### General Knowledge

##### The Galactic Academy

Teaching new CMDRs how to spread their wings and fly, the Galactic Academy is your one-stop-shop for new CMDRs or the basics of the game.

[https://discord.gg/0ov97zGV3VZlCnlX](https://discord.gg/0ov97zGV3VZlCnlX)

##### Elite: Dangerous Community

The official Discord server for Elite: Dangerous, with significant FDEV presence.

[https://discordapp.com/invite/0V5hfT4eO8gB0nIz](https://discordapp.com/invite/0V5hfT4eO8gB0nIz)

### Mining

##### The iMU

The Intergalactic Mining Union, or iMU, are the premier Miners in Elite: Dangerous. They teach tips and tricks to maximize yield and minimize waste.

[https://discord.gg/jFcrtdj](https://discord.gg/jFcrtdj)

### Science

##### Canonn Research Group

Canonn is the foremost in scientific research within Elite: Dangerous. Operators of the Gnosis Megaship, and experts on the Guardians, if you want science, this is your place to go.

[https://canonn.science/how-to-join/](https://canonn.science/how-to-join/)

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