This Week in Star Citizen: June 17th, 2019

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The week of June 17th, 2019 brought several exciting developments for Star Citizen fans. Here's a recap of the key events and announcements:

Pillar Talk Premiere

The first episode of a new quarterly series called "Pillar Talk" debuted last week. This show features Chris Roberts and other key developers discussing major features coming in the next patch. For the Alpha 3.6 update, Chris was joined by Tony Zurovec, John Crewe, and Eric Kieron Davis to provide an in-depth look at what players can expect.

Origin Screenshot Contest Concludes

The Origin Screenshot Contest, which received thousands of submissions from the community, came to an end on June 13th. The winners were announced on Spectrum, showcasing some of the most impressive and creative screenshots featuring Origin ships. While the contest and free-fly event have ended, limited-edition commemorative hull colors remained available until June 20th for those wanting a unique look for their Origin vessels.

Upcoming Content

Several pieces of new content were announced for the coming week:

  • A lore post on Tuesday about Basilisk, an armor manufacturer with ties to the Messer regime
  • A new episode of Inside Star Citizen on Thursday, providing a behind-the-scenes look at development
  • An episode of Star Citizen Live on Friday featuring the Environment Art and Props teams showcasing their work on new areas of the Persistent Universe
  • The weekly Roadmap update and RSI newsletter on Friday

Community Spotlight

The Community MVP for the week was awarded to Sonic Temples for their trailer for part six of Hardspace, a Star Citizen cinematic series created using in-game footage. The trailer was praised for its quality and cinematic style.

This weekly update provided fans with a mix of new lore, development insights, and community-created content to look forward to. It highlighted CIG's ongoing efforts to engage with backers through various shows and contests while continuing to expand the Star Citizen universe.

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Captain Zara stood on the bridge of her trusty Freelancer, gazing out at the bustling spaceport of Area18. She couldn't help but chuckle as she recalled her early days in the 'verse, fumbling through missions and encountering those dreaded 30K errors.

"Hey, newbie!" she called out to her fresh-faced co-pilot. "Ever heard of the Star Citizen Referral Code Club?"

The rookie shook his head, looking puzzled.

"It's this amazing group that helps new players get started," Zara explained. "They're all about having fun, even when the 'verse throws a curveball your way."

As they prepared for takeoff, Zara regaled her co-pilot with tales of the RSI Referral Code Club's shenanigans. From impromptu dance parties in zero-G to daring rescue missions for stranded players, the club had seen it all.

"But Captain," the rookie asked, "how do I know what code to use when joining?"

Zara laughed. "Don't worry about that now, kid. The important thing is to enjoy the ride and make some friends along the way. The Star Citizen Referral Code Club is all about community."

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