The air crackles with tension, and the weight of countless lives hangs in the balance. In recent weeks, outlaw group XenoThreat has launched its most brutal campaign of violence in the Stanton system yet, and the Navy has once again called upon all brave pilots to help combat the scourge. The culmination of weeks of relentless struggle against the insidious XenoThreat incursion has arrived - the XenoThreat Global Event in Star Citizen Alpha 3.23.
Read on for more details about what to expect in this server-wide event, helpful tips and guides, and how to prepare for the impending attack. You can find the mission briefings, regular updates on the event's state, and the exclusive CDF reputation rewards here.
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Who is XenoThreat?
XenoThreat is a Human outlaw group based in the Pyro system known for a violently anti-alien and anti-corporate ideology. Law enforcement believes that the group is primarily formed of corrupt ex-members of the United Empire of Earth (UEE) military. Most of its criminal activity was concentrated in the Pyro system until 2949, when systems connected to Pyro, such as Stanton and Terra, began to report on raids led by members of XenoThreat.
The XenoThreat Event
The XenoThreat Global Event is a server-wide event unfolding over several action-packed and engaging phases.
The Navy's Aegis Javelin destroyer, UEES War Hammer, is being restocked at INS Jericho Station, near the Stanton-Pyro Jump Point. Unfortunately, XenoThreat has been intercepting and destroying supply convoys, so the Navy is requesting CDF assistance retrieving the scattered cargo and delivering it to Jericho Station. As XenoThreat forces are still at large, combat support is also needed while resupplying the Navy flagship to keep attackers at bay.
As soon as War Hammer is restocked and ready for combat, you will engage XenoThreat's capital-class ships and dangerous fighter escorts in an effort to drive them out of the Stanton System.
The Resupply Materials
During Phase 2 of the Global Event, you will be tasked to deliver four types of materials, some of which possess a certain instability.
These instabilities will be triggered when the materials are obtained. Keep reading to learn more about what to look out for.
The Power of Community
Whether you're teaming up with a veteran community guide, or browsing the community created tutorial videos on the Welcome Hub, the Star Citizen community has always been a beacon of comradery for new players! Below you'll find a few tips & tricks, tutorials, and screenshots coming directly from your fellow citizens. Keep in mind that help is only one chat message away in-game... but be careful... not every player operates on the bright side of the law...
XenoThreat Community Screenshots
This will be the third time that XenoThreat try to invade the Stanton system. The following are some records of past battles.
What Other Pilots Say About Past XenoThreat Events
"Ready to kick some Xenothreat in the ***s again!" - RubenSaurus, MAR 17, 2024
"[...] XT was cool. I like cooperative events. It's the most fun I had because I can coordinate with other people. I miss XT. [...]" - TheSubs0, JAN 25, 2024
"XT holds a special place in my heart. One of the funniest but also coolest things [I've] ever done on SC is when XT was running, someone put a call out in chat that it was nearly finished and all pilots should get there asap to help the final push..." - janders1993, JAN 26, 2024
"This is my favorite event. Soft death adds a whole new level of immersion. Great stuff" - strongholdbk_78, APR 21, 2023
"Xeno has been amazing. Having to [weave] through [so] many obstacles while dogfighting has been exhilarating, to say the least. By far my favorite event!" - lechemrc, APR 22, 2023
"I've had such an amazing time on Star Citizen! XenoThreat has been epic! Huge shout out to my org for making those funny and epic moments with me!" - DEEPNAUSEA, SEP 1, 2021
"It was easily some of the most fun I've had in the verse, and showed us real squad gameplay." - Croncy, JUN 18, 2021