Forget the Navy's polished ceremonies. Drake built DefenseCon 2956 for one reason: to celebrate the people the UEE forgot. The haulers, the medics, the everyday heroes holding the 'verse together. The real ones. No rank required. Just show up. We want to celebrate those hardworking folks who keep it all humming. Did you answer a beacon and revive a downed Citizen in need? Had a friendly hauler come to your rescue when you were stranded on a distant moon? Or maybe you showed a new pilot the ropes and helped load their cargo. If a player did anything cool that made someone else's day, that counts! Whatever it is, if it made a difference, no matter how small, we want to see it. For every person who either did someone a solid or wants to honor those who did, this is your moment. This is your contest. How To Participate We’re calling on the community to celebrate "Everyday Heroes" who make the 'verse a better place for us all. Show off your best screenshot that embodies heroism, grit, or selflessness, especially when helping out someone in need. Drake has always had your back, and now we want to honor those players who go the extra mile as well. Some examples of the types of screenshots we are looking for: Reviving a teammate in a combat zone or providing another player with an escort through a dangerous route. Helping a friend move cargo or assisting someone with any task. Answering a rescue beacon or delivering much-needed supplies like food and drink. Refueling a stranded Citizen or providing a tow for a disabled ship. Please read the contest rules carefully to avoid disqualification. :camera_with_flash: Capture: Either snap a screenshot of an act of everyday heroism or recreate one you've experienced. If it made a difference to someone, it counts. :outbox_tray: Submit: Post your entry to the Community Hub, using the DefenseCon announcement at the top of the Community Hub page. Multiple submissions are allowed throughout the event period, so feel free to experiment and try different ideas. Keep In Mind! Posts must be submitted to the Community Hub within the correct DefenseCon category. Each submission must clearly reflect an act of goodwill, selflessness, or perseverance that benefits someone in need. Post-processing effects are not allowed. AI-generated or AI-edited content is not allowed Replies to this thread will not count as submissions. Multiple players may appear in your screenshot, but group collaborations are not allowed. Only the submitting player is eligible to win. Multiple submissions are allowed. Winning Conditions The CIG jury will judge your submissions on the following: Visual quality Creativity and composition Strong interpretation of the “Everyday Heroes” theme Clear sense of an act of perseverance in the face of hardship, bravery, or helpfulness toward others Dates The submission period ends on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 20:00 UTC. Rewards A special thanks to our friends at Tobii for sponsoring two Eye Tracker 5 for this contest! :first_place_medal: 1st Place: Tobii Eye Tracker 5, Origin M80 in-game ship with LTI (in-game lifetime insurance) and Dynasty Paint :second_place_medal: 2nd Place: Tobii Eye Tracker 5, Drake Cutlass in-game ship with LTI (in-game lifetime insurance) & Drake Pitbull in-game ship with LTI and Windchill Paint :third_place_medal: 3rd Place: MISC Starlite in-game ship with LTI (in-game lifetime insurance) and Empyrean Paint & MISC Hull A in-game ship with LTI It's a dangerous 'verse, but help is on the way. Winners :first_place_medal: 1st Place: @XingKongCFR delivered the light of hope for a Citizen in need. // Entry :second_place_medal: 2nd Place: @WhosButWhyTho is saving lives and taking names. // Entry :third_place_medal: 3rd Place: @Reader_One patrols the skies to keep us safe. // Entry