This Week in Star Citizen: August 16, 2021

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Happy Monday, citizens! Let's take a look at what's happening in the Star Citizen universe this week.

Ongoing Events and Contests

The floating city of Orison opened its doors in Alpha 3.14, and players have been enjoying exploring this stunning new location. If you've captured any impressive screenshots of Orison or Crusader, be sure to enter them in the ongoing Wish You Were Here Greeting Card Contest. The submission period ends on August 18th at 11:59 PM Pacific, so get your entries in soon!

There's also still time to participate in the Constellation Coloring Contest. Create your own themed Constellation Taurus design for a chance to win one of these versatile cargo haulers. Entries are due by August 20th.

For the cosplayers out there, the 2021 Star Citizen Cosplay Contest is still accepting submissions until October 9th. Winners will be announced at Digital CitizenCon. Group submissions are allowed, so team up with your fellow citizens to create something amazing!

In-Game Events

The Ninetails pirate clan is causing trouble in the Stanton system, attempting to cut off rest stops from vital medical supplies. Players can choose to defend the system or join the Ninetails for some high-stakes criminal action.

This Week's Schedule

Here's a look at the content and events coming up this week:

Tuesday, August 17th

  • New Narrative post: Congress Now, focused on the debate around Imperator Addison's nominee for Xi'an Empire ambassador

Wednesday, August 18th

  • Free Fly event launches for Alpha 3.14
  • Referral program bonus available

Thursday, August 19th

  • Inside Star Citizen video
  • Topics: Upcoming hospitals and ship gold standard progress

Friday, August 20th

  • Star Citizen Live with the Turbulent studio team
  • Subscriber Vault update
  • Weekly RSI newsletter

The development team is also working on a patch to address ongoing stability issues and player feedback. They hope to release this ASAP.

That's all for this week, citizens! As always, we'd like to thank our passionate community for your ongoing support in making Star Citizen the Best Damn Space Sim Ever. Fly safe!

The Orison Greeting Card Caper

Captain Jax of the 30K.fun Star Citizen Referral Code Club leaned back in his chair, admiring the stunning vista of Orison through the viewport of his Constellation Taurus. He and his crew had come to Crusader's floating city to participate in the "Wish You Were Here" greeting card contest.

"Alright team, we need the perfect shot to win this thing," Jax announced. "Any ideas?"

His first mate, Zara, piped up. "What about capturing the Crusader showroom with some fancy ships in the foreground?"

"Too obvious," Jax replied. "We need something unique that really showcases what the RSI Referral Code Club is all about - having fun despite the bugs!"

Just then, their comms crackled to life. It was their buddy Lars, piloting a Cutlass nearby. "Guys, you won't believe this. I just got a 30K error and now my ship is doing backflips through the clouds!"

Jax's eyes lit up. "That's it! Quick, everyone to the observation deck. We're going to capture Lars' glitchy ship with Orison in the background. It'll be the perfect representation of what code to use when you want to have a good time in Star Citizen!"

The crew rushed to position, cameras at the ready. As Lars' Cutlass pirouetted past in a dazzling display of physics-defying acrobatics, they snapped away, capturing the essence of the Star Citizen Referral Code Club - embracing the chaos and finding joy in the unexpected.

"Perfect!" Jax exclaimed, reviewing the shots. "This greeting card will show everyone that with the right attitude - and the right referral code - even a 30K can lead to an unforgettable adventure in the 'verse!"

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