XenoThreat is a Human outlaw group based in the Pyro system known for a violently anti-alien and anti-corporate ideology. Law enforcement believes that the group is primarily formed of corrupt ex-members of the United Empire of Earth (UEE) military. Most of its criminal activity was concentrated in the Pyro system until 2949, when systems connected to Pyro, such as Stanton and Terra, began to report on raids led by members of XenoThreat.
The XenoThreat Global Event is a server-wide event unfolding over several action-packed and engaging phases.
The Navy's Aegis Javelin destroyer, UEES War Hammer, is being restocked at INS Jericho Station, near the Stanton-Pyro Jump Point. 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. As XenoThreat forces are still at large, combat support is also needed while resupplying the Navy flagship to keep attackers at bay.
As soon as War Hammer is restocked and ready for combat, you will engage XenoThreat's capital-class ships and dangerous fighter escorts in an effort to drive them out of the Stanton System.
With XenoThreat's declaration of war, you are called upon to join the Civilian Defense Force (CDF) to eliminate this threat to the Stanton system.
The message from Special Agent Rowena Dulli, the CDF coordinator, orders you to report to the INS Jericho military station, which is located in the vicinity of the Stanton-Pyro Jump Point. All help is needed to fight back against XenoThreat, so it doesn't matter what ship you pilot or whether you go in a group or alone.
In this phase, you're tasked with protecting and resupplying the UEES War Hammer, a Javelin destroyer docked at INS Jericho. The supplies are available approximately 600 km away in a wreck site of destroyed Navy ships. Caution is advised on approach, as XenoThreat ground troops may still linger. The materials can be found in secure containers in the cargo hold or floating around the wreck site; all with different properties.
We would recommended bringing along a MultiTool with a tractor-beam attachment to handle some of the containers, as you won't be able to do so by hand. Note, however, that XenoThreat is highly active in this area, so always watch your back or bring security. While you're off gathering supplies, the Javelin docked at the station may also be attacked by XenoThreat. It must be defended at all costs, as it cannot protect itself while the resupply is running.
Once you've got the cargo on board, travel back to Jericho Station and hand it in at one of the terminals. When all the required materials have been collected and handed in, the next phase of the event begins.
As soon as the supplies are replenished, the UEES War Hammer will fight alongside you against XenoThreat, who have brought an Idris and several escorts. With combined firepower, you must face the waves of attack and ensure that XenoThreat are stopped.
During Phase 2 of the Global Event, you will be tasked to deliver four types of materials, some of which possess a certain instability.
These instabilities will be triggered when the materials are obtained. Keep reading to learn more about what to look out for.
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Zeta-Prolanide is an industrial reactant chemical that has found widespread use in neutralizing irradiated materials. Due to its volatility, it must be kept in an electrically charged state. It will lose integrity outside of containment, eventually leading to a rapid exothermic reaction. The current deterioration state is displayed on the container display.
Zeta-Prolanide degrades over time until breaking down completely (Time Sensitive).
"Careful with that one. Acryliplex is extremely explosive if damaged."
AcryliPlex Composite is a moldable material used in the construction of explosives. In addition to being commonly used in demolition applications for heavy industry and mining, it is also used to create small, potent warheads. Care must be taken while transporting larger quantities of the composite as it is impact and heat sensitive.
AcryliPlex Composite becomes explosively unstable if damaged (Damage Sensitive).
"Whatever you do, don't try and quantum travel with that on board."
Diluthermex is an extremely heat resistant epoxy often used in the mounting and repair of ship thrusters. It is considered very difficult to transport in its uncured state as it becomes explosively unstable when exposed to Chan-Eisen fields during quantum travel. Specialized containers must be used to safely transport the epoxy over long distances. Once set and cured, Diluthermex is no longer reactive.
Diluthermex releases a destructive energy pulse if exposed to quantum travel (Quantum Travel Sensitive).
“DynaFlex? Really hard to bust. It’ll bend like hell, and then bend a little more before it even thinks about breaking.”
Developed for use by the military, this absorptive material can withstand severe stress owing to its extreme flexibility. DynaFlex is known for its application in scalable armor reinforcement, well suited to large ships and vehicles, as well as personal body protection, but its natural tractability and toughness render it an incredibly versatile material across the UEE.
Whether you're teaming up with a veteran community guide, or browsing the community created tutorial videos on the Welcome Hub, the Star Citizen community has always been a beacon of comradery for new players! Below you'll find a few tips & tricks, tutorials, and screenshots coming directly from your fellow citizens. Keep in mind that help is only one chat message away in-game... but be careful... not every player operates on the bright side of the law...
While there is no right or wrong way to approach the XenoThreat Dynamic Event, we've collected a few tips that should help you go through the different phases and come out victorious. Before you begin with your travel toward the Pyro Gateway station, be sure to take on the "Call To Arms" mission to maximize your profits. With this mission active, the CDF will compensate you for taking down NPCs and players with a CrimeStat.
And speaking of the law, always watch your fire to avoid getting a CrimeStat yourself. You don't want to be twiddling your thumbs at the Klescher Rehabilitation Facility while your friends take down XenoThreat and reap all the rewards!
Before entering a Starfarer wreck to search for the resupply materials you should always intiate a scan. Hit V for scanning mode and hold down the left mouse button to start scanning. This will reveal the number of containers and any enemy pirates on board! Even if you do know the number of enemies, sometimes things can go south, so make sure you bring some medical equipment and weaponry.
After clearing the wrecks, power up the generator and open the cargo bay doors. For more effortless loading, position your ship so the cargo bay door faces the cargo door of the wreck. Don't forget to also check the wreck site thoroughly as some containers might be floating among the debris.
Remember to come prepared! You should bring a Pyro RYT Multi-Tool with a TruHold Tractor Beam Attachment to not only move containers quickly, but also to handle some of the bigger containers that can't be moved by hand.
It's also wise to bring some support, as XenoThreat (or other players) may try to attack while you’re busy offloading cargo.
To turn in the resupply materials, fly to Jericho Station and access any of the available trading terminals. You can keep track of the server-wide progress towards the Javelin resupply on top of your screen.
Remember to make sure someone handles the defenses as XenoThreat will attack in waves around the wrecks. Communication is critical to effectively organize the loading of cargo while keeping the attackers at bay.
Once the Javelin is rearmed, it'll go for one last push against XenoThreat. The enemy will join the fight with full force, bringing several Hammerheads, fighters and an Idris frigate. Before taking out the big guns, we recommend first taking out the support crafts. Alternately, you can board the Idris to eliminate the XenoThreat commander.
This will be the third time that XenoThreat try to invade the Stanton system. The following are some records of past battles.
"Ready to kick some Xenothreat in the ***s again!" - RubenSaurus, MAR 17, 2024
"[...] XT was cool. I like cooperative events. It's the most fun I had because I can coordinate with other people. I miss XT. [...]" - TheSubs0, JAN 25, 2024
"XT holds a special place in my heart. One of the funniest but also coolest things [I've] ever done on SC is when XT was running, someone put a call out in chat that it was nearly finished and all pilots should get there asap to help the final push..." - janders1993, JAN 26, 2024
"This is my favorite event. Soft death adds a whole new level of immersion. Great stuff" - strongholdbk_78, APR 21, 2023
"Xeno has been amazing. Having to [weave] through [so] many obstacles while dogfighting has been exhilarating, to say the least. By far my favorite event!" - lechemrc, APR 22, 2023
"I've had such an amazing time on Star Citizen! XenoThreat has been epic! Huge shout out to my org for making those funny and epic moments with me!" - DEEPNAUSEA, SEP 1, 2021
"It was easily some of the most fun I've had in the verse, and showed us real squad gameplay." - Croncy, JUN 18, 2021
We hope you've found some useful information and wish you a lot of fun during the XenoThreat Global Event. You can find additional info and the event status on the Overdrive Initiative page, and a selection of the military's finest ships perfect for battling through XenoThreat marauders on our Gear Up page. As always, we're looking forward to hearing your feedback on Spectrum and seeing your screenshots and videos on the Community Hub and on social media with the hashtag #StarCitizen.