Star Conflict 1.14.03 Galactic crossroads. Stage two

In early 4624, Blackwood corporation acquired the assets of Aurora, a small Imperial company specializing in the development of interfaces for military spacecraft. After that, Blackwood bought four more companies that manufactured and designed various components for spacecraft support systems. All of these cases were notable in that the companies were close to bankruptcy due to large contract penalties, which meant that the cost of Blackwood’s acquisitions was at a record low.

Six months later, Blackwood opened a new research department based on the acquired data. One of the company’s key features, the highly developed Ariadne AI, participated in the development of the first ship designed by this department. As a result of the hard work of Blackwood employees and AI, the “Saturn” destroyer was developed in just one year, with the latest version of the Ariadne on-board assistant supplied with the ship.

“Galactic crossroads” event

Pilots, the “Galactic crossroads” event will be held in two stages. There are 40 levels in each stage. Only the owners of a special Pass will be able to unlock all levels. But the first and every fifth level will be available to all pilots.

To get a reward, you need to unlock the necessary level. In order to get access to the next reward, you need to complete all the previous levels. You can join the stage at any time when the stage is available.

The event will last for three months. During the entire period, all pilots will be able to earn a special game currency in battles — Xenochips.

• Xenochips can be obtained for completing any tasks as an additional reward.
• Xenochips are introduced into the game for a limited time and after the end of the event will be removed from the game and from the accounts of the pilots. We recommend that you have time to spend xenochips before the end of the event!
• Xenochips can be spent to receive special rewards during the event.

Galactic crossroads. Stage two. Special bundles and rewards

To get access to all the rewards, pilots need to purchase the “Galactic crossroads. Stage two” pass. The pass can be purchased in the official project store.

Galactic crossroads. Stage two

This pack includes:

• Access to additional rewards in the event “Galactic crossroads. Stage two”;
• Upon receiving the pack, the next level is immediately opened and all the rewards of the open levels are available;
• 7 days of premium license.

• $9.99
• Store

Galactic crossroads. Stage two (Deluxe edition)

This pack includes:

• Access to additional rewards in the “Galactic crossroads. Stage two” event.
• pon receipt, the next 15 levels are immediately unlocked and all rewards of the unlocked levels are available.
• 30 days of premium license.

• $34.99
• Store

Unique rank 9 - 15 suppression destroyer “Saturn”

In early 4624, Blackwood corporation acquired the assets of Aurora, a small Imperial company specializing in the development of interfaces for military spacecraft. After that, Blackwood bought four more companies that manufactured and designed various components for spacecraft support systems. All of these cases were notable in that the companies were close to bankruptcy due to large contract penalties, which meant that the cost of Blackwood’s acquisitions was at a record low.

Six months later, Blackwood opened a new research department based on the acquired data. One of the company’s key features, the highly developed Ariadne AI, participated in the development of the first ship designed by this department. As a result of the hard work of Blackwood employees and AI, the Saturn destroyer was developed in just one year, with the latest version of the Ariadne on-board assistant supplied with the ship.

At first glance, the design of the destroyer looks unusual, especially the additional units installation system, which involves mounting additional “rings” on the ship. If you ask the onboard assistant about the ship’s name, the answer will be, “The destroyer is named after the Roman god, not after the planet, as one might think because of the rings.”

The ship became publicly known in 4625, when Blackwood showed a video of the destroyer’s battle with a Crystallid predator. In the video, Saturn successfully destroyed the predator and did not suffer any serious damage. Despite the possibility of Ariadne’s deep integration into the ship’s systems, Blackwood stated that it would not give artificial intelligence complete control of the ship. It is telling that Ironside ordered a number of Saturn ships for his personal guard.

“Saturn’s sickle” weapon

• Chargeable weapon. An uncharged shot fires a plasma rocket that explodes upon contact with the enemy. A charged shot fires a large-diameter, slow-moving plasma ball that hits all targets in its path.

The ship has three unique special modules that are unlocked as the ship’s nodes are unlocked:

“Saturn” weapon booster

• As damage is dealt, accumulates a charge that increases damage and the resistance of shields and hull. Upon activation, consumes all charges, increasing weapon damage for a period of time.

“Saturn” module booster

• As damage is dealt, accumulates a charge that increases damage and the resistance of shields and hull. Upon activation, consumes all charges, increasing modules damage for a period of time.

“Saturn” defence system

• As damage is dealt, accumulates a charge that increases damage and the resistance of shields and hull. Upon activation, consumes all charges, creating a defence zone around the ship that deals kinetic damage to all enemies within it.

“Black cube” active module

• Launches a mine that explodes after a period of time. The explosion leaves behind a cloud of electronic interference in which enemy ships cannot use their modules or radars. The cloud shrinks over time until it disappears.

“Nanobots coating” hull modifier

• Restores the ship’s hull while it is not firing or using modules.

“Excess energy recuperator” engine modifier

• Increases flight speed and turning speed. Upon activation, the modifier’s effect is increased for a short time.

New weapons by the “Atlas” Weapon Factories

“Atlas” is a new corporation that recently entered the weapons market. The line of exclusive arms it presented has shown itself perfectly in battle, having different capabilities from the standard weapon modifications. There is some reason to believe that the corporation uses mostly basic civilian components to assemble the weapons, achieving high performance with a few high-tech parts. Some speculate about the corporation’s connection to a civilian company that existed on Earth at the time of the Invasion. Since the fate of Earth is not fully known at this point, there can be no evidence of such a connection.

The “Galactic crossroads” pass has three brand-new weapons for you:

• Electromagnetic weapon: Plasma gun “Carpus” — Available to all interceptors. A weapon with low rate of fire and missile speed. Fires plasma balls that slightly veer towards their target.
• Kinetic weapon: Railgun “Aura” — Available to all frigates. Chargeable weapon with medium rate of fire. A charged shot is very fast and deals 50% more damage. Any hit from this weapon deals an additional 2500 damage to interceptors.
• Thermal weapon: Blaster “Ventus” — Available to all fighters. Medium thermal weapon. Hitting an enemy reduces its rate of fire by 50%.

Changes to the “Survival” mode

Attention, pilots!
We are pleased to inform you that a change of teams has been made to the “Survival” mode! Starting from January 22, all pilots will have the opportunity to try out the newest ships and their unique mechanics.

The ships available in “Survival” mode for the upcoming season:

• Suppression destroyer “Saturn”
• Long-range frigate “Project 1011”
• Gunship “Apeiron”
• Covert ops interceptor “Kusarigama”

Customize your ships systems, recruit your crew, and prepare to take on your opponents.

PvP Arena maps rotation

Pilots! Here’s the next iteration of maps and game modes in the “PvP Arena”.
The set of available maps and modes for the high-rank ships in the “PvP Arena” will change as follows:

We will keep track of the balance of power in the game and your feedback, and will try to provide the most up-to-date list of maps and modes as part of the next rotation.

New temporary packs in the in-game store!

Pilots! From January 22 to March 10, new offers will be available in the in-game store.

The following packs have become available for purchase for galactic standards:

Scandinavian stories 1

• A 50% experience bonus for 30 battles
• “Odin (with one i)” portrait
• “Skoll and Hati” sticker
• “Vegvisir” sticker
• “Huginn and Muninn” sticker
• “Jotun” title
• “Thunder and lightning, mortal!” taunt

Scandinavian stories 2

• A 50% credits bonus for 30 battles
• “Freyrdottir” portrait
• “Drakkar” decor
• “Fragment of Midgard” colouring

Scandinavian stories 3

• A 50% experience bonus for 30 battles
• “Rotha Rod” portrait
• “Valkyrie helmet” decor
• “Jormungandr” sticker
• “Harbinger of Ragnarok” title
• “Your words are hollow like a troll’s skull” taunt

“Combat paint” bundle

• “Yggdrasil branch” colouring
• “Jormungandr’s scales” colouring
• “Eternal fire” colouring
• “Jotun’s fog” colouring
• “Snow of Niflheim" colouring

Scandinavian stickers bundle

• “Drakkar” sticker
• “Gjermundbu” sticker
• “Yggdrasil” sticker
• “Valknut” sticker
• “Sleipnir" sticker