XenoThreat Returns is the second attack of the terrorist organization XenoThreat on the Stanton system. The event was very similar to Assault on Stanton but has had a set of improvements and changes to the contracts and ran from August 25 to September 7, 2021 .[1] Any player participating in the event will be rewarded with a CDF Spectrum Badge[2] and by increasing their reputation with the Civilian Defense Force also be rewarded with a CDF themed undersuit, helmet and armor. All rewards are distributed after the event has concluded.
Improvements[]
- The Starfarer shipwrecks are now labeled Alpha, Bravo, and so on.
- After delivering the required Zeta-Prolanide, AcryliPlex Composite and Diluthermex phase 2 does not end with the UEES War Hammer departing from INS-Jericho but with a combat engagement with XenoThreat and the UEES War Hammer participating in it.
Phases[]
Date | Phase | Contracts | Note |
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August 25, 2021 | 1 | None | Phase 1 is the announcement of the start of the event. |
August 26 - September 6, 2021 | 2 | CDF ALERT: Xenothreat Ambush - Support Needed CDF ALERT: Attack on XenoThreat |
Pilots are tasked with retrieving cargo from shipwrecks and deliver them INS-Jericho. After successfully delivering all required materials the CDF volunteers have to defend against a group of XenoThreat attackers. |
September 7, 2021 | 3 | None | The UEE Navy and the CDF celebrate the retreat of XenoThreat with fireworks at INS-Jericho. |
Ship sales[]
Various ships with limited availability were sold during the event.[3]
Image | Ship | Size | Role | Price USD | Link |
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Arrow | Small | Light Fighter | 75.00 | Store Link |
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Eclipse | Medium | Stealth Bomber | 300.00 | Store Link |
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F7C-M Super Hornet | Small | Medium Fighter | 180.00 | Store Link |
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Gladiator | Small | Bomber | 165.00 | Store Link |
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Gladius | Small | Light Fighter | 90.00 | Store Link |
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Hurricane | Small | Heavy Fighter | 195.00 | Store Link |
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Retaliator Bomber | Large | Heavy Bomber | 275.00 | Store Link |
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Sabre | Small | Stealth Fighter | 170.00 | Store Link |
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Vanguard Harbinger | Medium | Bomber | 290.00 | Store Link |
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Vanguard Sentinel | Medium | Interdiction | 275.00 | Store Link |
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Vanguard Warden | Medium | Heavy Fighter | 260.00 | Store Link |
Packages[]
Ship | Name | Contents | Price USD | Link |
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CDF Rally in Stanton Pack | Arrow Sabre Hurricane 12 Month Insurance VFG Industrial Hangar |
415.00 | Store Link |
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CDF Rally in Stanton Pack - Warbond | Arrow Sabre Hurricane 12 Month Insurance VFG Industrial Hangar |
375.00 | Store Link |
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CDF Call to Arms Pack | Arrow Sabre Hurricane 12 Month Insurance VFG Industrial Hangar |
700.00 | Store Link |
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CDF Call to Arms Pack - Warbond | Eclipse Gladiator Retaliator Bomber 12 Month Insurance VFG Industrial Hangar |
630.00 | Store Link |
CCU's[]
Warbond Cross Chassis Upgrades were offered for the Hurricane, Retaliator Bomber and the Vanguard Warden for a limited time.
Gallery[]
Images[]
Videos[]
See also[]
Patch history[]
- September 7, 2021: Phase 3 and and of event.
- August 25, 2021: Begin of Phase 2.
- August 25, 2021: Event begin.
References[]
- ↑ https://robertsspaceindustries.com "XenoThreat Returns". Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- ↑ https://robertsspaceindustries.com "XenoThreat Returns - Exclusive New CDF Spectrum Badge". Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- ↑ https://robertsspaceindustries.com "Defend the system!". Retrieved August 27, 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 |
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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 |