Hi everyone, Get ready, DefenseCon returns bigger & better from May 14 through May 27. When the UEE pulled Invictus back to Sol, DefenseCon didn’t wait for orders, Drake Interplanetary CEO Anden Arden has seized the moment to throw the galaxy's boldest arms expo in their place. Whether you're a seasoned pilot looking for your next weapon of choice or just someone who believes every citizen deserves the right ship, DefenseCon 2956 has one message for the galaxy: the Navy can keep its formalities, we'll keep the explosions. Join the celebration at the Bevic Convention Center in Area18, where manufacturers will showcase their fleets and offer free test flights of some of the most iconic and formidable military ships in the ’verse: Throughout the event, you’ll have ongoing opportunities to pilot a diverse selection of cutting-edge spacecraft, all available in one place. Also, be sure to stop by the IO-North Tower as well, where you can take in the sight of the massive Anvil Odin battlecruiser, perfectly positioned for a breathtaking view over Area18. But there’s more than just ships to fly, as DefenseCon comes with a full lineup of events and festivities. Everyone can take to the skies during the Free Fly event, an exclusive Referral Bonus rewards those who bring new recruits into the 'verse, and Twitch Drops opportunities will be enabled! Enjoy everything DefenseCon 2956 has to offer: DefenseCon 2956 || FAQ Manufacturer Schedule - For the first time ever, Drake takes the helm as it brings all ship manufacturers together for its biggest event ever! Tobii's Everyday Heroes Screenshot Contest - Be a hero and show it to the world, for a chance to earn some of the new ships coming this DefenseCon, including two Tobii Eye Tracker 5! Drake Ironclad and Ironclad Assault || Q&A Drake Pitbull || Q&A Origin M80 || Q&A MISC Starlite || Q&A Aegis Tiburon || Q&A Anvil Odin, concept || Star Citizen Live - DefenseCon Showcase: Odin Battlecruiser Play for FREE during Drake DefenseCon 2956 - The Free Fly will run through May 27. Referrals - Refer a friend and get your Drake Dragonfly + Coalfire paint! Your recruit will receive a DefenseCon T-Shirt, hat, and cargo pants. Twitch Drops - Head to Twitch/StarCitizen, and tune in to any Drops enabled stream for a total of four hours to unlock the Tailwind ‘Murray Cup’ flight suit and helmet, for free. New Player Guide Welcome Hub, for new players || Welcome Back, for returning pilots