Assault on Stanton was a in-game server-wide dynamic event, it featured three phases which started one after the other. The first phase was a narrative introduction with no game play ties. In the second phase players were tasked to retrieve three different types of cargo from Starfarer wrecks to INS-Jericho and defend the Javelin-class destroyer UEES War Hammer that was docked there from the the XenoThreat Idris-M. In the third and final phase a full scale combat scenario had taken place, XenoThreat used several different fighters as well as Hammerhead gunships and Idris-M frigates that appeared in waves and had to be destroyed. The scenarios during phase 2 and 3 were played several times.
The event was previously planned to be released at the end of 2020 but was delayed until early 2021 due to development issues.[1] It was the first dynamically progression depending event ever in Star Citizen. Additionally a selection of ships with limited availability were also offered during the event.
History[]
The terrorist organization XenoThreat is invading the Stanton system and the UEE Navy has sent out a alert to all pilots to help in defending the system against the aggressors.[2]
Phases[]
Phase 1 - Incoming Threat[]
| “ | Outlaw forces identified as XenoThreat recently attacked a corporate convoy headed for Terra system. They destroyed all the cargo and publicly executed the crew as "collaborators of corporate greed." The UEE Navy has dispatched an armed response to deal with this threat. Navy intelligence reports have also picked up additional XenoThreat hostiles on the periphery of the system, with an indeterminate force on an intercept course for Stanton. Estimated arrival is 24-48 hours. The Civilian Defense Force (CDF) has been raised to provide support for Naval forces against this imminent threat. If you would like to volunteer, please monitor your mobiGlas Contract Manager for a debriefing when it becomes available.[3] |
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Phase 2 - Restock and Rearm[]
| “ | The CDF requests all active members and prospective volunteers to provide support in the ongoing operations against XenoThreat. The Navy’s prime flagship is currently being restocked at INS-Jericho. Unfortunately, XenoThreat has been intercepting and destroying supply convoys, so the Navy is requesting CDF assistance retrieving the scattered cargo and delivering it to Jericho station. XenoThreat forces are still at large, so combat support is also needed. |
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Phase 3 - Take Out the Big Guns[]
| “ | The CDF requests all members and prospective volunteers to aid in combat operations against XenoThreat. The UEE Navy and local CDF forces are currently engaging XenoThreat forces and need any and all assistance to help quell this threat. XenoThreat has deployed capital-class ships along with a complement of fighter escorts in an effort to destabilize the system. Anyone with a combat vessel and appropriate training is urged to take up the fight. |
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Missions[]
- CDF ALERT: Xenothreat Ambush - Support Needed (active during Phase 2)
- CDF ALERT: Attack on XenoThreat (active during Phase 3)
Ship sales[]
Various ships with limited availability were sold during the event.
| Ship | Size | Role | Price USD | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneer | Small | Interdiction | 110.00 | Link |
| Cutlass Blue | Medium | Interdiction | 175.00 | Link |
| Eclipse | Medium | Stealth Bomber | 300.00 | Link |
| F7C-M Super Hornet | Small | Medium Fighter | 180.00 | Link |
| Gladiator | Small | Bomber | 165.00 | Link |
| Retaliator Bomber | Large | Heavy Bomber | 275.00 | Link |
| Sabre | Small | Stealth Fighter | 170.00 | Link |
| Vanguard Harbinger | Medium | Bomber | 290.00 | Link |
| Vanguard Sentinel | Medium | Interdiction | 275.00 | Link |
| Vanguard Warden | Medium | Heavy Fighter | 260.00 | Link |
CCU's[]
The Retaliator Bomber and the Vanguard Warden were offered as a time limited warbond offer for Cross Chassis Upgrades with a value of $260.00.
Gallery[]
Images[]
.jpg "Idris-M - XenoThreat - Assault on Stanton (1).jpg (2.75 MB)")
.jpg "Idris-M - XenoThreat - Assault on Stanton (2).jpg (4.06 MB)")
.jpg "Idris-M - XenoThreat - Assault on Stanton (3).jpg (809 KB)")
Videos[]
See also[]
Patch history[]
- February 14, 2021: Event end.
- February 4, 2021: Event begin.
References[]
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "Zyloh-CIG in response to "Assault on Stanton Event" on Spectrum". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ IGN (2020) YouTube.com: Star Citizen - Official Assault on Stanton Event Teaser Trailer Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "Assault on Stanton". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
| 2021 | Assault on Stanton • Coramor 2951 • Lunar New Year 2021 • Invictus Launch Week 2951 • DefenseCon 2951 • Nine Tails Lockdown • Ship Showdown 2951 • XenoThreat Returns • CitizenCon 2951 • Day of the Vara 2951 • Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2951 • Luminalia 2951 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Invictus Launch Week 2950 • DefenseCon 2950 • Ship Showdown 2950 • 2950 Imperator Election • Day of the Vara 2950 • Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2950 • Luminalia 2950 |
| 2019 | Gamescom 2019 • Ship Showdown 2949 • Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2949 • CitizenCon 2949 |
| 2018 | |
| 2017 | Gamescom 2017 • Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2947 • CitizenCon 2947 |
| 2016 | Gamescom 2016 • Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2946 • CitizenCon 2016 |
| 2015 | PAX South 2015 • PAX East 2015 • SXSW 2015 • Gamescom 2015 • CitizenCon 2015 |
| 2014 | PAX East 2014 • PAX Australia 2014 • Gamescom 2014 • CitizenCon 2014 |
| 2013 | CitizenCon 2013 • Gamescom 2013 |
| 2012 | GDC Online 2012 |