Can You Save Stanton? With Stanton under assault by system-wide pirate attacks and the local authorities flummoxed at every turn, the people need heroes willing to put it all on the line to defend their home. Stave off the pirate menace and get to the bottom of the mysterious wave of violence before the stakes get even higher. Do you have what it takes to save Stanton? :trophy: Become a hero! Confront the ruthless pirates terrorizing the Stanton system, defend its people, and (if you complete the whole event before 4.0 goes live) exclusive permanent in-game ship weapons will be yours! x2 S2 Pyro Laser Repeaters x2 S3 Pyro Laser Repeaters To get started, accept the ‘Save Stanton’ priority contract in your mobiGlas when available. Missions will update as the story evolves, so stay alert and keep checking back. This FAQ, the live game, and the main website will update as the story unfolds. There will also be a Journal Entry to track your progress throughout the event called 'Save Stanton Mission Status' along with narrative journal entries to touch on what's happening in each phase. Save Stanton ▲ [AVAILABLE] Phase 1 - Chaos in the Spacelanes Started on Tuesday, November 12 An outlaw gang has ramped up piracy in Stanton. These attacks are too organized to be random, so the CDF is calling on you to assist in minimizing future casualties. :diamond_shape_with_a_dot_inside: Save Stanton Phase 1: Assist Attacked Haulers - Protect an under-attack hauling ship and ensure it gets away safely. :diamond_shape_with_a_dot_inside: Save Stanton Phase 1: Cargo Recovery - Several cargo ships have been reported missing. Recover the supplies and find out what happened. _________________ ▲ [AVAILABLE] Phase 2 - Violent Crime Continues to Plague the Citizens of Stanton Started on Friday, November 15 The CDF has identified several suspects in the cargo-ship attacks. Evidence points to the Slicers, a previously unknown gang from Pyro. Now it's your turn to Save Stanton. :gem: Save Stanton Phase 2: Eliminate Slicer Operative - A Slicer operative has been identified at a Duster outpost - your job is to take them out. While the Dusters aren't hostile, they won't take kindly to an assassination attempt on their turf, so stealth is recommended. :gem: Save Stanton Phase 2: Sabotage Gang Operation - The Slicers are preparing for something big. Head to select locations and stop their supply chain, however you see fit. _________________ ▲ [AVAILABLE] Phase 3 - Space Battle Causes Local Delays Started on Wednesday, November 20 :large_blue_diamond: Save Stanton Phase 3: Slicers Idris Incursion - Somehow, the Slicers have gotten their hands on a devastating Idris frigate. This is a significant threat to Stanton and its people - take it out at any cost. _________________ ▲ [AVAILABLE] Phase 4 - Protestors Clash as Attacks Continue Started on Wednesday, November 27 The recent attacks in Stanton have ignited a movement to clean out the criminal element in Pyro. Citizens for Prosperity is hoping for a peaceful solution, while the Frontier Fighters militant group wants it done by force. Both groups need a hand before they jump: :diamonds: Save Stanton Phase 4: Re-Supply Haul - Buy, mine, refine, or otherwise acquire commodities for Frontier Fighters and deliver them to the Pyro-Stanton jump point. :diamonds: Save Stanton Phase 4: Supply Run - The Citizens of Prosperity need supplies before they leave. Buy, mine, refine, or otherwise acquire what they need and drop it off at the jump point. Regardless of who you support, you must complete six Re-Supply or Supply Run missions before the end of the event. The Save Stanton story will continue after 4.0 launches. Now's the time to decide where your allegiance stands, as when Chapter 2 launches, you will have to make a choice, and it will matter. Exclusive ship skins will be awarded to those who complete both parts of the story alongside more unique rewards. Chapter 1 - Save Stanton: Ship Weapons (listed above) Chapter 2 - REDACTED: REDACTED Chapters 1 & 2 - Ship Skins (more info later) FAQ ▲ What is this event all about? ► Stanton is under threat, and that's all we're willing to say! Read the contracts and scavenge locations for hidden clues about why all of this is happening. ▲ Will I be able to join the mission series late and still participate? ► Yes! Similar to the Overdrive Initiative, earlier phases can still be played until the event concludes. However, we'll disable this mission as soon as 4.0 drops to Live. Keep an eye on your Contracts Manager in the Priority tab to pick up each event. ▲ Will you run this event again in the future? ► No, this is a narrative experience and will only run once! However, the new mission archetypes created for this event can be used again in future releases. ▲ Are there any other rewards for completing the event? ► Yes! We have many permanent rewards for this planned. However, to get every reward, you have to play all of it and finish it BEFORE 4.0 goes Live. ▲ How will I know that my progress is complete before Phase One ends? ► We track your progress in a Journal Entry titled 'Save Stanton Mission Status.' (See image below.) If you have any further questions, let us know. Step into the fight, make your mark, and become the hero Stanton needs! :hornet: