Alpha 3.13 Referral Bonus: Earn a Free RSI Aurora ES

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The release of Star Citizen's Alpha 3.13 brought exciting new features and gameplay elements to the ever-expanding universe. To celebrate this milestone and encourage players to share their experiences with friends, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) introduced a special referral bonus program. This initiative offered both new and existing players the opportunity to obtain the iconic RSI Aurora ES spacecraft for free.

The Alpha 3.13 update introduced several compelling additions to the game, including new planetary environments to explore, challenging missions to undertake, and a comprehensive reputation system. These features were designed to be even more enjoyable when experienced alongside friends, making the referral program particularly appealing.

Under this promotion, existing players could invite their friends to join Star Citizen using a unique referral code. When a new player used this code and purchased a starter pack or ship valued at $40 or more from the Pledge Store, both the referrer and the new player were rewarded with an RSI Aurora ES.

The Aurora ES, known for its versatility and reliability, proved to be an excellent choice for the referral reward. As an all-rounder spacecraft, it offered new players a solid foundation for their interstellar adventures while providing existing players with a useful addition to their fleet.

One of the most attractive aspects of this referral bonus was that the Aurora ES came with lifetime in-game insurance (LTI). This feature ensured that players could always replace their ship if it was destroyed, without incurring additional costs. The LTI benefit added significant value to the reward, making it even more desirable for both new and veteran pilots.

In addition to the Aurora ES, the referral program included the standard benefits of CIG's ongoing referral system. New players received 5,000 aUEC (alpha United Earth Credits) to kickstart their in-game economy, while referring players earned points in the regular Referral Program. These points could be accumulated to unlock additional rewards, ranging from exclusive hangar items to more advanced spacecraft.

The Alpha 3.13 referral bonus was time-limited, running until May 17th. This created a sense of urgency among the Star Citizen community, encouraging players to spread the word and invite their friends to join the universe before the promotion ended.

To participate in the program, existing players needed to share their personal referral code with potential new recruits. This code could be found on CIG's Referral Program page and could be distributed through various channels, including social media, email, or personal websites. It was crucial for new players to enter this code during the account creation process, as it could not be added retroactively.

While the promotion allowed players to refer multiple friends, each account was limited to receiving only one Aurora ES through this program. This restriction ensured a fair distribution of rewards while still incentivizing players to introduce multiple friends to the game.

The distribution of the reward ships was scheduled to begin after the promotion's end date. CIG announced that the ships might be granted in waves, advising players to be patient if they didn't see the Aurora ES in their hangars immediately after the promotion concluded.

It's worth noting that the Aurora ES received through this referral program came with certain limitations. The ship was designated as non-meltable and non-giftable, meaning it could not be exchanged for store credit or transferred to another player. These restrictions were likely implemented to prevent abuse of the referral system and maintain the integrity of the game's economy.

The Alpha 3.13 Referral Bonus program demonstrated CIG's commitment to growing the Star Citizen community and rewarding player engagement. By offering a free ship with LTI, the company provided a compelling incentive for existing players to introduce their friends to the game while ensuring that new players had a capable vessel to begin their journey in the vast Star Citizen universe.

As Star Citizen continues to evolve and expand, initiatives like the Alpha 3.13 Referral Bonus serve to strengthen the game's community and attract new players to experience the ever-growing possibilities within this ambitious space simulation.

A 30K Adventure in the Stanton System

Captain Jenna Hawke leaned back in her pilot's seat, her eyes fixed on the quantum drive display. The journey from Port Olisar to Hurston was always a long one, but today it felt especially tedious. She glanced at her co-pilot, a nervous-looking rookie named Tomas.

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The ship suddenly lurched, the quantum drive sputtering and dying. The familiar dread of a 30K error washed over Jenna as the universe around them began to glitch and fade.

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Tomas grinned, his initial fear replaced by exhilaration. As they re-entered the ship, he realized that with friends like these, even the buggiest of space adventures could be the ride of a lifetime.

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