Power Play: Do I have to collect my weekly bonus every week?

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As soon as I have a rating with one of the Powers in Elite Dangerous, I get a weekly credit bonus. What happens if I don't collect that bonus within the week (e.g. when I am on vacation or something)? Do I lose the bonus, or do bonuses accumulate over time?

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Earning Power Play Merits w/Combat PvE, Bounty Hunting, Nav Beacon, Interdiction in Elite Dangerous

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