VEGA Conflict News

Rebels,

As another month goes down for the VC history books, another month of exciting features and content is coming up! We’re proud to announce PvP Resurgence will be extended to ALL ships and may return up to 70% of health for Mk6 hulls. Pharmakon Buffs also arrive, giving your fleet an extra boost in power that should be seen in both PvE and PvP.

Please note, for Resurgence, a combat lock will prevent an attacker or defender from attacking for a period of time, in order to prevent repeated attacks. The visual feedback for this feature will appear once your game has been updated - please do not be alarmed if you cannot attack or be attacked by a Fleet that you were just in battle with. Depending on the platform being used, Monday is the latest you’ll likely see the update.


*Mk6 shown above. Skins shown below.




When the enemy reaches for victory, hand them a minefield instead: unlike the sniper-like Positron Bolt, the Azide Mine unleashes a cascade of mines onto the field of combat, delivering both AoE and Stasis into your enemies’ awaiting grasp. The Azide Mine will first be available MONDAY, MARCH 2ND @ 8PM PST.



[Hijack] HIJACK begins THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH @ 3PM PST! Earn the Altairian Orion, Tier 8 Altairian Armors, & Horde Cannon, all of which will be available.

[Mobilization] Earn Orion Patterns up to Mk4, then pick up Horde Cannon III Fragments to boost your firepower.

[Decimation] This month’s Decimation features Mk5 and Mk6 Upgrade Materials for the Orion along with Fleet Commander Luna Roisin, master of the Fighter class.

[Alliance War] Marauders have converted Gargoyle Carrier technology, creating the Monolith Carrier and Void Hammer Missiles along with it - find both in the March Alliance War.




[Hull] The Orion is powerful, fast, and armed to the teeth.

[Tech] The latest powerful armors for Altairian have arrived, providing additional flexibility in defending Fleets and multi-resistant defenses at level III.

[Tech] Long range or short, the Horde Cannon’s punishing AoE slugs will leave a mark regardless.

[Fleet Commander] Boost your Fighter Fleets to peak performance by recruiting Legendary Fleet Commander Luna Roisin.

[Hull] The Monolith Carrier is Gargoyle-converted technology, found in the March Alliance War.

[Tech] The Void Hammer Missile nails the competition and pairs perfectly with the Monolith Carrier.

• Resurgence Enhancements (Check them out HERE!)
  
• Pharmakon Buffs (Check them out HERE!)
  
• Combat Delay (Applies to repeat PvP attacks to/from the same Fleet)
  
• Streak Breaker functionality extended for future use
  
• When closing the Fleet Manager screen, the mini-fleet manager will auto-select that fleet.
  

• Fixed an issue where the Workshop Module may not save when moved
  
• Fixed an issue where anti-pierce may not work for unpowered moules
  
• In Workshop, if "Show Only Craftable" is checked in "Crafting" tab, when starting Crafting Process of an item, it will deselect the item selection in the list.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Lancer Driver may use the incorrect special effect for explosions
  
• Fixed an issue where Jumpships may be automatically recalled back to base after combat concludes, even when the fleet has not yet been destroyed
  
• Fixed an issue where the Ship Upgrade Screen may not display equipment & resistances
  
• Fixed an issue where the Vector’s Fracture Overdrive & Leviathan Onslaught Projectiles may travel too far
  
• Fixed an issue where Void Screen Repair Times were not aligned with other Marauder content
  
• Various minor localization fixes
  

Rebels,

We’re proud to announce Web Support will be returning to VEGA Conflict soon! You’ll be able to play through KIXEYE.COM using WebGL, which is already supported by all major browsers. Additionally, there’s no installation process so you’ll be up and running quickly. Read more about the change here.

The Umbra Amarok Titan launches in EXTRADITION, starting Thursday, January 2nd @ 3PM PST. Blast your way through the fray using Weapon Jamming Stacks and DPS stacks, supporting your fleet and taking down enemies with its own firepower.

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*Silhouette of the Amarok



[Extradition] Lock in the date: EXTRADITION starts January 2nd. Earn the Umbra Amarok Titan, Cyclic Vulcan, and Parasitic Armors.

[Mobilization] Find the latest Mk2-5 Upgrade Materials in Mobilization, Hulls and tech, featuring Amarok MK2-5 Upgrade Materials.

[Decimation] Decimation holds Elite Crafting Materials, Hulls, and Tech. The January Decimation provides an opportunity to upgrade the Amarok to Mk5, then Elite.

[Alliance War] Earn the Marauder Stargazer Cruiser, Void Node Armor, Void Screen, & Void Tera Cannon.



[Hull] The Amarok rewards aggressive tactics, featuring Weapon Jamming stacks and DPS stacks to take down enemies quickly, or as fleet support.

[Tech] The Cyclic Vulcan uses Kinetic Damage with minor AoE bonuses and can be converted to Faction-locked level IV Blight (Umbra), Plasma (Pharmakon), & Xeno (Altairian) Damage Types.

[Tech] Tier 8 Parasitic Umbra Armors provide Energy, Explosive, & Kinetic Damage Resistance. Convert them to level IV for either Xeno or Blight Resistance.

[Tech] The Positron Bolt is button-activated, putting YOU in control. Positron Bolt I & II Credits give four charges of Kinetic Damage with massive range and massive piercing stats.

[Fleet Commander] Use Fleet Commander Paul Vahron for extra Strafe Speed, Kinetic Damage, and Energy Resistance. Equip it to Ranger Fleets for a boost to Driver Projectile Speed.

[Hull] Marauders have started converting Pharmakon Tech! Built from Trojan Cruiser wreckage from combat, Stargazer utilizes DoT stacks, Phasing Speed Bonuses, and Resurgence.

[Tech] The Void Tera Cannon applies DoT, enormous Piercing, and uses a 3,000m range to take enemies down.

[Tech] Beef up the Stargazer’s defenses with Void Node Armor.

[Tech] Pharmakon Marauders may now phase using the Void Screen.

• Repair fleets with Gold on the Sector Map using Remote Repair
  
• Multiple Jumpships may now be launched simultaneously
  
• Dreadnought Category added to Workshop Filters
  
• Tier 7 Umbra, Altairian, & Pharmakon Strikes each Tuesday @ 8AM PST
  

• Fixed an issue where Ajax’s Fortify Overdrive may resist 100% Blight & Void Damage
  
• Shield Defense Buffs were switched to Hull Resistance
  
• Fixed an issue where Spawned Hulls are considered by the Ajax’s Damage Allocation Field.
  
• Fixed an issue where Blight Elements are required for Xeno Resolute Shield Crafting Recipe
  
• Fixed an issue where Featured Loot may not be displayed in Galaxy Map Info Menu & Sector Activities Menu
  
• Fixed an issue where Outposts may overlap in Altairian Sectors
  
• Fixed an issue where Combat Reward Toast does not show # of Blueprint Pieces won
  
• Fixed an issue where Ronin Gabriel Stat Block may be missing “+” sign for Plasma Resist
  
• Fixed an issue where “Requires Workshop IX” may overlap upgrade button if Workshop is level IX or below
  
• Fixed a graphical issue where projectiles visibly explode far away from the Ajax
  
• Fixed an issue where Fire Disruption Icon may not be removed from Phased Ships
  
• Fixed various minor localization issues
  

Rebels,

December’s release brings exciting new features, fun new ships, and brand new events! Debuts the Altairian Ajax Titan, Tier 8 Leviathan Dreadnought, Deep Space Improvements, Pharmakon Rising, and Permanent Pharmakon Sector, all of which will be seen in December.

Please Note: Due to a bug with the Nova Driver/Operator combination during overdrive, the Nova Driver received a faster firing rate than intended, and will be fixed during this release.

*Cipher Skin (right)



[Singularity] SINGULARITY begins December 5th. Earn the Ajax, Shield Regeneration monster, then equip Cascade Missiles and Resolute Shields for maximum power.

[Mobilization] Find the latest Mk2-5 Upgrade Materials in Mobilization, Hulls and tech, featuring Ajax MK2-4 Upgrade Materials.

[Decimation] Decimation hosts Elite Crafting Materials, Hulls, and Tech - in the December Decimation, upgrade your Ajax to Mk5, then Elite.

[Pharmakon Rising] Earn Tier 7 Pharmakon Ships, Upgrade Materials through Elite, and Tech in Pharmakon Rising.




[Hull] Regroup, regenerate, and ravage: Master offensive and defensive strategy by pairing the Altairian Ajax Titan’s shield regeneration boosts with its ability to allocate damage to your allies take within its support range, giving the option to bring your fleets out of the fight to regenerate its shields with the firepower to back up your Fleet.

[Tech] Take enemies down using Cascade Missiles, and for additional flexibility, use them to craft level IV Blight, Xeno, or Plasma Variants.

[Tech] Resolute Shields provides resistance to all 3: Explosive, Kinetic, and Energy damage types, and can be converted to level 4 Xeno or Plasma!

[Tech] Take control of the battle using the Umbra Leviathan Dreadnought - an amalgamation of the best Umbra has to offer, with Stackable DPS boosts, Stackable Stasis, and an automatic Defensive Missile Barrage upon taking damage.

• Permanent Pharmakon Sector featuring Cargo, Supplies, and Dreadnought Targets
  
• Deep Space Dynamic Spawn Rates
  
• Deep Space Dedicated NPC Despawning Points
  
• Strongbox Inventory Consolidation
  
• Minimum Level to Join Alliance is now 20
  
• Event Points scaled by 1/10 in both drops & store
  
• Pharmakon Plexus Carrier Description Update
  
• Deflector Zealots renamed to Kinetic Zealots
  
• (Steam) Ship Modifiers can now be viewed without the build/refit menu
  
• (Steam) For RI Scrapping, the menu now shows all resource payouts, including 0 resources
  

• Fixed an issue where Nova Driver during Rupture Overdrive would fire faster than intended
  
• Fixed an issue where the Yellowjacket Wing and Redhawk Wing may display "0-0" as health stat on Android while equipping modules.
  
• Fixed an issue where the upgrade dialog button may display that a crafting upgrade is available after the crafting upgrade token isn't required anymore
  
• Fixed an issue where “Request Sent” Alliance invitation button may display as “Request Invite” after logging out and back in
  
• Fixed an issue where Ship Travel Paths in Sector View may appear curved while zooming in/out
  
• Fixed an issue where message may not be displayed while trying to escort a base guard fleet
  
• Fixed an issue where Orator projectiles may be inaccurate while firing near a 90° angle
  
• Fixed an issue with Phase Charge Hacking description
  
• Fixed an issue where the event store may not give warning once item claim limit is reached
  
• Fixed an issue with destroyed Javelin icon
  
• Fixed various minor localization issues
  

 


Rebels,

We’re proud to announce Phasing v2 to improve not only Pharmakon combat overall, but also to better aligning Pharmakon within the RPS cycle. Get the full details HERE. The permanent Umbra sector will open before the AWAKENING event, providing access to Umbra Cargo and Supplies, including upgrade materials, Blueprint Pieces for Hulls and Tech, and USA Wraith Upgrade Tokens. These targets are taken from events and will no longer be present in events, however Onyx, Infected Outpost, Hellfire, Onslaught, and Pursuer targets will still be available through events. Please note most stasis weapons will be removed from the Umbra Sector Targets.


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[Awakening] AWAKENING begins November 7th. Earn the Pharmakon Operator, Paroxysm Cannons, and Mesh Screens. 

[Mobilization] Earn Operator MKII-IV Upgrade Materials in November’s Mobilization, and another chance to earn the Operator!

[Decimation] Earn valuable Upgrade Materials in Decimation, including MKV-VI Operator Patterns.

[Pharmakon Rising] Earn Pharmakon Ships, Upgrade Materials, and Tech in Pharmakon Rising.




 

[Hull] Take the Sector by storm using the Tier 8 Pharmakon Operator, a close-range Fighter Hull with massive DPS during Overdrive.

[Tech] Take enemies down using the Paroxysm Cannons, which boasts 1,000 DPS, 0-4,500m range, 3,500m/s speed. These can be converted to level 4 Blight, Plasma, and Xeno Damage variants.

[Tech] Level 1-3 Mesh Screens provides resistance to all 3: Explosive, Kinetic, and Energy damage types. Convert these to level 4 Blight or Plasma variants!

[Tech] Fleet Commander Ronin Gabriel is alluring to Altairian Fleets, providing +10% Weapon Speed with 4x Altairian Hulls in the fleet, and at level 100, yields +10% Alien Damage, 10% Plasma Resistance, and +10% Shield Energy.

 

• Phasing v2
  
• Tier 8 Ship Specials Restrictions
  
• Umbra Sector featuring Supply & Cargo Targets
  

• Fixed an issue where Cargo Thieves could not be attacked in non-pvp sectors
  
• Fixed a minor graphical issue while upgrading modules to level 7 where an incorrect symbol would appear in the upgrade text.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Alliance “Notices” tab has a large gap between text fields.
  
• Fixed an issue where 2 Defeat Cargo Fleet Missions may appear simultaneously.
  
• Fixed an issue where the "Show Only Craftable" filter may show recipes that aren't craftable currently.
  
• Fixed a graphical issue where Hull selector screen may not display correctly on iPhone X.
  
• Fixed a discrepancy between the amount of VIP points needed towards the next level and the amount of VIP points currently earned.
  
• Fixed an issue where Demon Corps materials cannot be located while using the Material Inventory Search feature.
  
• Fixed an issue in the Marketplace where purchase limit could be bypassed by holding down + key.
  
• Fixed an issue with the Enguard Overdrive Generator where Ship Damage Bonus Stat appears twice in Support Field Dialogue.
  
• Fixed an issue on Mobile where Wormhole Drive DS-1 may not display Mass Stat while viewing from the Ship Factory or Black Market.
  
• Fixed a graphical issue with the Wormhole Drive DS-1 Description
  
• Fixed an issue where if a Ship Factory refit is cancelled, RIs may not be returned.
  
• Fixed an issue where escort icon may not be removed after disengaging Dreadnought escort.
  
• Fixed an issue with Skirmisher targets where Ship Spawner animation may loop incorrectly.
  
• Fixed an issue on Steam where equipping a Cargo Special may display a Sector Speed increase erroneously.
  
• Fixed an issue on Mobile where Sector Speed and Expected Fleet Level Stats may not appear.
  
• Fixed an issue where the HUD may not resize while going fullscreen in first battle after first starting VC.
  
• Various minor localization fixes
  

Rebels,

With Tier 8 comes new ships, new defenses, and new weapons. First up is the Umbra Valrayvn hull, which takes one day to build and two hours to repair (Tier 7 tech will not increase the repair time).



One notable difference in Tier 8 is how defenses and armors are released.

• With the first Tier 8 hull for each faction, Defenses for that Faction will be released at the same time.
  
• Armors will be released in Q1 2020
  

Tier 8 Hulls will be available as Blueprint Pieces as Loot Drops. For the COLLUSION event (with potential for an extension in a few future events), Blueprint Pieces for the Valrayvn will also be available through the Prize Store. Please be aware: NPC targets which award the first three Tier 8 hulls can be taken down with Tier 7 Mk5 Fleets, however, it is highly advisable to use Tier 8 ships to earn subsequent Tier 8 hulls. Similar to Tier 7’s Feature Events, a Weapon will be released alongside the hull. Upgrades will change slightly:

• Feature Event: Hull Release
  
• Mobilization: MkII-IV Upgrade Materials as Loot Drops
  
• Decimation: MKV-VI Upgrade Materials as Loot Drops
  

No Cores, Parts, or Armaments will be needed to craft the upgrade - only Patterns, Mineral Ore, and Time.




[Collateral] COLLATERAL begins October 3rd, launching into Tier 8 with the Umbra Valrayvn, Ablative Carapace, and Explosive Nova Driver. Pyro Zealots I-IV will be available for your Altairian Orators! Earn a top Leaderboard rank by attacking Umbra Onyx targets to earn Shockwave Thonian Armor IV RIs and/or Blood Amber.

[Mobilization] Earn Valrayvn MKII-IV Upgrade Materials in October’s Mobilization, but if the Valrayvn was missed, don’t miss a second opportunity to grab it!

[Decimation] Earn Upgrade Materials, including MKV-VI Valrayvn Patterns. The Wormhole Drive DS-1 makes its first appearance, don’t miss a chance to win it!

[Alliance War] In this month’s Alliance War comes another chance to win the Pariah Battlecruiser, materials to upgrade it, and the Void Havoc Cannon.



[Hull] The Valrayvn is an extremely fast, extremely powerful hull that utilizes it’s long-range to take enemies down. Kick the Valrayvn into overdrive upon enemies being destroyed within its firing arc, giving it a massive +55% Strafe Speed and +25% Rotation Speed bonus to rapidly reposition itself to take down the next target. It’s passive overdrive, Bloodthirst, deals stacks of damage upon dealing 1,150 damage at MK5.

[Tech] Ablative Carapace is the next generation of Ablative Technology, providing up to 12,040 Health, a 35:175 Damage Threshold to Ablative Recovery ratio, and 10% Devour Recovery. Craft the Blight Version for additional Ablative Recovery.

[Tech] The Nova Driver is an explosive masterpiece, topping out at 1,000 DPS, 2,300m/s Speed, and 2,800-8,000m range. Projectiles detonate with 300m AoE, leaving in a starburst pattern in their wake. Convert them to Blight, Plasma, or Xeno using Elements and level 3 Nova Driver RIs

[Tech] Ship Skins change the look of Tier 8 ships, giving them a brand new paint job. These are one-time use credits planned for both Limited Time Offers and more widely available methods.

[Tech] The Wormhole Drive DS-1 features a 3-sector jump, perfect for Deep Space, allowing for a quick escape or an unexpected attack.

• 5 New Terminus Mine Upgrades
  
• Void Nebula Added
  

• Fixed various minor localization issues