Luminalia is an annual holiday celebrated on 22nd December that originates from the Banu festival 'tsikti efanga' (Glow Festival) where ceremonial lamps were lit on for 2 Standard Earth Days. [1][2]
History[]
| “ | Luminalia is a holiday celebrated by both Banu and Humans annually on December 22nd. It originated as the irregularly-held Banu festival tsikti efanga (Glow Festival), marked by the lighting of ceremonial lamps that stay lit until their fuel is consumed (about 34,000 beats / 2 Standard Earth Days). While the lamps are burning, all Banu, no matter where they are, are considered one Souli. They invite friends, business associates, and passing strangers into their Soulis and give them gifts so they will always have something to sell. All attendees are expected to provide food, drinks, and/or party favors in return, and if they can’t, the host will often have those items available for sale. Humans in the Davien system began to participate in the festival with Banu shortly after the Banu-Human Interstellar Peace and Trade Accord in 2438, when a ship repair Souli on Cestulus (Davien II) lit their lamps and invited Humans to come and celebrate with them. It spread from system to system as Humans in commercial workshops or trading ships used the festival to boost sales. Private events for family, friends, and extended families inspired by these profitable galas became common enough that the United Empire of Earth (UEE) officially recognized Luminalia as a holiday in the 2557. Banu began to light their lamps at the same time as Humans as a symbol of friendship and a way to enjoy an increase in business. As the holiday grew in popularity, Human merchants modified the traditional gift sharing by hiding empty gift-wrapped packages that could be returned unopened in exchange for a surprise like a few credits or a small toy. The increased foot traffic into their stores increased holiday sales and became a tradition in its own right. Today, Banu and Humans commemorate Luminalia with gift-exchanges, present hunts, glowing lights, gatherings of family, friends, business associates, and acquaintances, food and drink, limited-time discounts, and decorations in green and red. |
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–robertsspaceindustries.com "Luminalia Galactapedia page". | ||
Luminalia 2950 in the Persistent Universe[]
Luminalia Gift[]
Across the cities small presents - Luminalia Gift's - could be collected and sold at the cities admin desk for a value of 1,000 aUEC each.
Missions[]
Box delivery missions were available at all planetary systems that required to collect three packages from a pickup location and deliver to three target locations, the missions varied in contract info with random names but offered the same reward.
Luminalia 2950 presents[]
Between the 17. to 21. December six presents could be claimed, to claim a present it was needed to click on a link on the Luminalia 2950 Comm-Link, the first present on the 17. December 2020 was a spectrum user badge.
| Date | Present | |
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| 17. December 2020 |  |
Spectrum user badge |
| 18. December 2020 |   |
Mercury Star Runner and Esperia Talon wallpapers[3] |
| 19. December 2020 | Jump Point - Special Edition[4] | |
| 20. December 2020 |  |
Luminalia Pico 2020[5] |
| 21. December 2020 |  |
Pico riding a Mercury Star Runner artwork[6] |
Community contests[]
Cozy Glow Contest[]
| “ | The original Luminalia celebration focused on the lighting of ceremonial lamps and the coming together of friendships. Glowing lights have since been an integral part of Humanity’s Luminalia celebrations, so we invite you to create or find the most beautiful examples of lights in the PU. Check out the Cozy Glow Contest on Spectrum and enter for the chance of winning a Tobii Eye Tracker 5. | ” |
Link: Cozy Glow Contest
Esperia Talon Screenshot Contest[]
| “ | To celebrate the Espira Talon and Shrike making their way into Star Citizen, we’re inviting you to take iconic pictures of these two nimble-but-fear-striking light fighters. The best entries will win unique Custom Talon ASTRO Gaming A40 Headsets!Check out the Esperia Talon Screenshot Contest on Spectrum for all the details. | ” |
Link: Esperia Talon Screenshot Contest
Design A Sweater Contest 2020[]
| “ | Keeping the festivities going, we want to see who can come up with the best Luminalia-themed holiday sweater design!Fire up an image editing program or grab some paper and show us your old-timey art skills. Not only can you win some awesome ships, but we take the winning design of the Luminalia Sweater Contest and integrate it into the game in a future holiday season! | ” |
Link: Design A Sweater Contest 2020
Holiday ship packages[]
- Aurora MR Starter Pack Holiday 2020 - Warbond
| Aurora MR Starter Pack Holiday 2020 - Warbond | ||
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| Pledge store package description: Start your Star Citizen adventure today in a versatile Aurora, a multipurpose hauler that remains a perennial favorite of rookies and veterans alike, and enjoy an extended 24 month insurance policy on this discounted starter package. |
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Aurora MR;Self-Land Hangar;Starting Money: 1,000 UEC;24 month Insurance(Upcoming feature);Star Citizen Digital Download | ||
| Pledge price: 40.50 $ |
Pledge store link: Aurora MR Starter Pack Holiday 2020 - Warbond | |
| Date added: 17. December 2020 |
Date removed: 11. January 2021 | |
- Aurora MR Star Citizen + Squadron 42 Combo Holiday 2020 - Warbond
| Aurora MR Star Citizen + Squadron 42 Combo Holiday 2020 - Warbond | ||
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| Pledge store package description: Start your adventure today and launch into the Persistent Universe with your Aurora MR,and enjoy an extended 24 month insurance policy on this discounted starter package. Snagging this pack also lets you experience a taste of intense dogfighting and FPS action with two distinct multiplayer game modes: Arena Commander and Star Marine. |
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Aurora MR;24 month Insurance(Upcoming feature);Self-Land Hangar;Star Citizen Digital Download;Squadron 42 Digital Download;Starting Money: 1,000 UEC | ||
| Pledge price: 60.50 $ |
Pledge store link: Aurora MR Star Citizen + Squadron 42 Combo Holiday 2020 - Warbond | |
| Date added: 17. December 2020 |
Date removed: 11. January 2021 | |
- Avenger Titan Starter Pack Holiday 2020 - Warbond
| Avenger Titan Starter Pack Holiday 2020 - Warbond | ||
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| Pledge store package description: Start your Star Citizen adventure today in a robust Avenger Titan, a light cargo hauler that’s more than capable of handling itself in a fight, and enjoy an extended 24 month insurance policy on this discounted starter package. |
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Avenger Titan;24 month Insurance(Upcoming feature);Aeroview Hangar;Star Citizen Digital Download;Starting Money: 1,000 UEC | ||
| Pledge price: 63.00 $ |
Pledge store link: Avenger Titan Starter Pack Holiday 2020 - Warbond | |
| Date added: 17. December 2020 |
Date removed: 11. January 2021 | |
- Cutlass Black Starter Pack Holiday 2020 - Warbond
| Cutlass Black Starter Pack Holiday 2020 - Warbond | ||
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| Pledge store package description: Start your Star Citizen adventure today in an infamous Cutlass Black, a scrappy, utilitarian freighter with a chip on its shoulder, and enjoy an extended 24 month insurance policy on this discounted starter package. |
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Cutlass Black;24 month Insurance(Upcoming feature);VFG Industrial Hangar;Star Citizen Digital Download;Starting Money: 5,000 UEC | ||
| Pledge price: 103.50 $ |
Pledge store link: Cutlass Black Starter Pack Holiday 2020 - Warbond | |
| Date added: 17. December 2020 |
Date removed: 11. January 2021 | |
- Freelancer Starter Pack Holiday 2020 - Warbond
| Freelancer Starter Pack Holiday 2020 - Warbond | ||
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| Pledge store package description: Start your Star Citizen adventure today in a reliable Freelancer, a long haul merchant ship with a penchant for exploration, and enjoy an extended 24 month insurance policy on this discounted starter package. |
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Freelancer;24 month Insurance(Upcoming feature);Aeroview Hangar;Star Citizen Digital Download;10,000 UEC | ||
| Pledge price: 112.50 $ |
Pledge store link: Freelancer Starter Pack Holiday 2020 - Warbond | |
| Date added: 17. January 2020 |
Date removed: 11. January 2021 | |
- Nomad Starter Pack Holiday 2020 - Warbond
| Nomad Starter Pack Holiday 2020 - Warbond | ||
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| Pledge store package description: Start your Star Citizen adventure today in a stylish Nomad, a personal craft with attitude to spare, and enjoy an extended 24 month insurance policy on this discounted starter package. |
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Nomad;24 month Insurance(Upcoming feature);Self-Land Hangar;Star Citizen Digital download;Starting Money: 1,000 UEC | ||
| Pledge price: 80.75 $ |
Pledge store link: Nomad Starter Pack Holiday 2020 - Warbond | |
| Date added: 17. December 2020 |
Date removed: 11. January 2021 | |
- Nomad Star Citizen + Squadron 42 Combo Holiday 2020 - Warbond
| Nomad Star Citizen + Squadron 42 Combo Holiday 2020 - Warbond | ||
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| Pledge store package description: Take on the ‘verse in Consolidated Outland’s Nomad, a ship built to let solo pilots express themselves while exploring the galaxy on their own terms. With the versatility of a medium-sized multi-purpose freighter packed into a stylish, compact frame, the Consolidated Outland Nomad is the model of self-sufficiency, the spirit of the open sky, and the perfect solution for anyone yearning to start a brand-new adventure. Start your own Star Citizen adventure in Consolidated Outland’s Nomad, then embark on an epic, cinematic single-player campaign with Squadron 42. |
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Nomad;24 month Insurance(Upcoming feature);Self-Land Hangar;Star Citizen Digital download;Squadron 42 Digital Download;Starting Money: 1,000 UEC | ||
| Pledge price: 100.75 $ |
Pledge store link: Nomad Star Citizen + Squadron 42 Combo Holiday 2020 - Warbond | |
| Date added: 17. December 2020 |
Date removed: 11. January 2021 | |
Gallery[]
Images[]
Six Days to Luminalia Day 2 present: Mercury Star Runner and Esperia Talon wallpapers
Six Days to Luminalia Day 2 present: Mercury Star Runner and Esperia Talon wallpapers
Luminalia Pico 2020
Pico riding a Mercury Star Runner artwork
Videos[]
See also[]
Patch history[]
References[]
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "This Week in Star Citizen - December 14, 2020". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "Celebrate the Holidays!". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "Mercury Star Runner and Esperia Talon wallpapers ZIP archive". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "Jump Point - Special Edition". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "Luminalia Pico 2020". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ robertsspaceindustries.com "StarRunner Concept Wallpaper". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
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