This Week in Star Citizen: September 13, 2021
The Star Citizen community is in the midst of an exciting time as Ship Showdown 2951 enters its second week. This annual tournament pitting Star Citizen's most popular ships against each other in head-to-head battles has already produced some surprising results and intense competition.
Ship Showdown Heats Up
Now in Day 5 of the tournament, Ship Showdown has seen record levels of participation from passionate Star Citizen backers eager to support their favorite vessels. In one of the closest matchups in Ship Showdown history, the 600i narrowly defeated the Cutlass in a nail-biting battle that came down to the wire.
Meanwhile, the plucky ARGO MPUV utility ship has defied expectations by advancing to Round 2, showcasing the diversity of the Star Citizen fleet and the dedication of its fanbase. With new matchups happening daily at 9am Pacific time, backers are encouraged to cast their votes on the official Ship Showdown tournament page to help push their chosen ships to victory.
CitizenCon Community Video Contest Wraps Up
As excitement builds for CitizenCon 2951, Cloud Imperium Games has concluded the CitizenCon Community Video Contest. The developers report receiving an overwhelming number of submissions from talented content creators in the Star Citizen community. The CIG team is now in the process of reviewing all entries to select the cream of the crop that will be featured during the CitizenCon broadcast.
Speaking of CitizenCon, fans can expect more details about the upcoming digital event to be revealed next week, including the full schedule of presentations and activities. This year's all-digital CitizenCon is shaping up to be a unique and ambitious undertaking as the developers adapt to the constraints of the ongoing pandemic.
This Week's Content Schedule
Here's a look at the Star Citizen content coming this week:
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Tuesday, September 14th - A new lore post will be published, featuring an excerpt from "Always Forward: A UEE Marine History" which originally appeared in Jump Point magazine.
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Thursday, September 16th - Inside Star Citizen returns with an in-depth look at the inventory and physicalized item systems coming in Alpha 3.15. This episode will showcase the next evolution of Star Citizen's ambitious plans for a fully interactive universe.
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Friday, September 17th - Look for an update to the Subscriber Vault as well as the weekly RSI newsletter delivered to inboxes.
Unfortunately, Star Citizen Live will not be airing this week as originally planned. The video team is currently in Manchester completing the final filming for CitizenCon content. To make up for the absence, Community Manager Jared "Disco Lando" Huckaby has agreed to wear a tropical shirt of Tyler "Zyloh" Witkin's choosing for 6 months straight if one more episode is missed.
In Other News
The latest Comm-Link update highlighted an impressive piece of Star Citizen fan art created by Mannok - a meticulously detailed LEGO model of the Consolidated Outland Mustang. This showcases the passion and creativity of the Star Citizen community.
That wraps up this week's overview of Star Citizen development and community happenings. With Ship Showdown in full swing and CitizenCon on the horizon, it's an exciting time to be a Star Citizen backer. The developers continue to make steady progress on Alpha 3.15 and other upcoming features that promise to expand the game's immersive sci-fi universe. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach CitizenCon 2951!
The Unexpected Champion: ARGO MPUV's Ship Showdown Surprise
As the annual Ship Showdown tournament reached its fever pitch, the crew of the 30K.fun Star Citizen Referral Code Club found themselves caught up in the unexpected underdog story of the year. The humble ARGO MPUV, a utility ship often overlooked by flashier vessels, had somehow clawed its way into Round 2.
"I can't believe it!" exclaimed Captain Jenna, leader of the Referral Code Club, as she stared at the tournament brackets on her MobiGlas. "Our little ARGO is giving the big boys a run for their money!"
The crew had gathered in their hangar, surrounded by an eclectic mix of ships acquired through their adventures and referral code bonuses. But today, all eyes were on the squat, orange workhorse parked in the corner.
"You know," mused Engineer Zack, patting the ARGO's hull affectionately, "maybe it's time we showed the 'verse what code to use when they want to join a group that appreciates the underdogs."
As if on cue, the hangar doors opened, revealing a nervous-looking newcomer. "Um, is this The Star Citizen Referral Code Club?" he asked hesitantly.
Captain Jenna's face lit up. "Welcome aboard! You've come at the perfect time. We're about to embark on a mission to support our favorite little ship in the biggest showdown of the year!"
The crew quickly ushered the newcomer into the ARGO MPUV, cramming themselves into the compact interior. As they took off towards the nearest voting station, laughter filled the ship's comms.
"You know," chuckled Pilot Sam, "if we hit a 30K error now, at least we'll go down supporting the most resilient ship in the 'verse!"
As they soared through the Stanton system, the crew regaled their new member with tales of their adventures, bugs and all, proving that sometimes the greatest fun comes from embracing the unexpected – just like the ARGO MPUV's surprising Ship Showdown journey.
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