Hello everyone, Alien Week 2956 begins on June 17, honoring First Contact Day and celebrating the rich cultures, history, and craftsmanship of humanity's closest galactic neighbors! From iconic alien-inspired ships and community celebrations to creative contests and Arena Commander action, this year's festivities offer plenty of opportunities to discover what makes each species unique. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Banu trade traditions, Xi'an engineering, Tevarin resilience, or simply looking for your next adventure among the stars, Alien Week welcomes all citizens to join the celebration. Do you recognize these two famous alien languages? ¡tanyænya! .bamza inæ ke chio finya tanya. || Howdy! It’s an honor of fortune and luck to have you all. xē’suelen. .ē sen Ni'ku no'a. lo no’a nyasao se SaoHyūm. .ō tang’ue .u chō’a. || Greetings. I am Nicou, a citizen of the UEE. Thank you in advance for your kindness. Enjoy everything Alien Week has to offer: Alien Week 2956 - Visit the official event page to discover this year's celebrations, two new ships, and special activities from June 17 to July 6 Gatac Railen - Human-operable yet distinctly alien, the Railen bursts into long-haul transport with agility, vertical design, and remarkable grav-lev employment Gatac Tyilui || Q&A - The first alien-designed carrier and also the first ship with a zero-gravity hangar, allowing for an aerial ballet of weightless operation "Xeno Craft Challenge" - Break out your tools, unleash your creativity, and bring the alien cultures to life with your own two hands Arena Commander - Take on 25 rounds of Vanduul bombardment and earn a rare reward. New Player Guide - Everything new pilots need to start their journey Welcome Hub, for new players || Welcome Back, for returning pilots Learn more about the Xi'an language Learn more about the Banu language However you choose to celebrate, we look forward to seeing your adventures, creations, and discoveries throughout Alien Week 2956!