This Week in Star Citizen: August 12, 2024

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Phase 1 of Ship Showdown is wrapping up this week, with the community submitting an incredible array of creative entries including model builds, paintings, videos, and even food creations. The top sixteen vehicles will be moving on to Phase 2, and will be available to fly for free from August 15-22.

A limited number of additional CitizenCon General Admission tickets will be made available later this week. These are expected to sell out quickly, so interested fans should keep an eye on Spectrum for the exact day and time of the restock.

Applications remain open for the CitizenCon Cosplay Contest until September 27. Cosplayers planning to attend CitizenCon can apply for a chance to win prizes.

Here's a look at the content schedule for this week:

  • Tuesday: Whitley's Guide lore post on the Drake Cutlass Red
  • Wednesday: Squadron 42 Monthly Report for July 2024
  • Thursday: Inside Star Citizen exploring Pyro's planets and moons, plus Ship Showdown Phase 2 and Free Fly begin
  • Friday: Star Citizen Live Q&A on Contested Zones and Asteroid Bases
  • Saturday: Community racing and PvP events

The weekly Community MVP was awarded for an impressive retro-style rendering of the 890 Jump luxury spacecraft on vintage 1970s computer hardware.

As always, fans are encouraged to submit their Star Citizen content to the Community Hub for a chance to be featured. Top recent submissions highlighted this week include creative ship photography and atmospheric planetary scenes from various talented community artists.

A Referral Adventure in Stanton

Captain Jenna stood on the bridge of her Drake Cutlass Red, gazing out at the bustling spaceport of Port Olisar. She smiled, remembering how she first joined the 'verse through the Star Citizen Referral Code Club.

"Alright crew, we've got a mission," she announced to her team. "New player incoming at Everus Harbor. Let's give them a proper 30K.fun welcome!"

As they soared through Stanton's atmosphere, Jenna's co-pilot, Max, chuckled. "Remember when we were newbies? Didn't know what code to use until we found the club."

Their comms crackled to life. "This is Everus Harbor. We've got a situation. The new player's ship has... well, it's upside down in the hangar."

Jenna grinned. "Sounds like they need the Star Citizen Referral Code Club's expertise!"

Landing at Everus, they found a bewildered player standing next to their inverted Aurora.

"Welcome to the 'verse!" Jenna called out. "Looks like you could use a hand."

The newcomer, Sarah, looked relieved. "I thought I'd joined the RSI Referral Code Club, but I didn't expect this welcome!"

Max laughed. "Oh, this is nothing. Wait till you experience your first 30K error. That's when the real fun begins!"

As they worked to right Sarah's ship, Jenna shared stories of their adventures across Stanton, from racing through Daymar's canyons to battling pirates near Yela.

"And that's why we love the Referral Code Club," Jenna concluded. "It's about making the best of any situation, bugs and all!"

With Sarah's Aurora back on its landing gear, the team prepared to depart.

"Remember," Max called out, "when things go wrong, just shout '30K.fun' and keep on flying!"

As they lifted off, Sarah waved goodbye, eager to start her own Star Citizen journey, knowing she had friends in the Star Citizen Referral Code Club to help her along the way.

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