Long ago, the Vara vanished into the silent depths of the Hades system and never returned, leaving only whispers and dread in its wake. Each year on this day, we honor the departed with spirit cakes and iced wine, flickering candles, spectral costumes, and tales of what lurks beyond the jump point. Day of the Vara is upon us! Decorate your pumpkin with a Star Citizen twist, face the deadly Kill Collector mode, and share your most chilling story… before the dead rise from the void and claim you for the ever after. Face the darkness and discover what Day of the Vara offers: :ghost: Day of the Vara 2955 :jack_o_lantern: Pumpkin Decorating Contest - Carve or paint a Star Citizen-themed pumpkin for a chance to win a fearsome in-game vessel. All participants will receive a unique Spectrum badge as a reward for their creativity! :hocho: Horror Story Contest - Conjure a story that sends shivers down the spine and honors the Vara’s dark legacy. The most chilling entries will earn petrifying prizes. :skull: Arena Commander: Kill Collector (FPS) The spooky skeletons are back in Arena Commander! Survive and triumph in the FPS Kill Collector mode to unlock classic Halloween masks, with the top 3 players in each match earning a reward. Three different reward sets await, and each win will let you claim one set at a time. Reward Set 1: Fieldsbury Dark Bear Helmet – Blueberry Fieldsbury Dark Bear Helmet – Guava Fieldsbury Dark Bear Helmet – Grape Reward Set 2: Fieldsbury Dark Bear Helmet – Orange Fieldsbury Dark Bear Helmet – Lime Fieldsbury Dark Bear Helmet Reward Set 3: The Hill Horror Reborn Helmet The Hill Horror Helmet Snarling Vanduul Helmet Gather your courage, pilots, and see you in the ‘verse, where the lost wait in the dark…