Alien Week 2956 runs from June 17 to June 25, and this is the biggest one yet. Nine days. The Railen goes flight-ready. Every alien manufacturer opens their doors. Here's everything you need to know — dates, ships, strategy, and how not to blow your entire credit card balance in the first four hours.
The Schedule: Day by Day
The event launches alongside Alpha 4.8.2. No waiting for a patch after you buy — you can fly the Railen the moment your transaction clears. A smaller patch (4.8.1) drops just before to stabilize servers. This is the smoothest major event launch CIG has orchestrated since the 3.18 era troubles, and the test server performance has been remarkably solid.
| Dates | Manufacturer Focus | Key Ships | What to Watch For |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17-18 | Gatac / Xi'an Day | Railen, Syulen | Railen Warbond pricing, first-flight impressions |
| June 19-20 | Aopoa Day | San'tok.yai, Khartu-al, Nox | San'tok.yai Warbond (usually $220) |
| June 21-22 | Banu Day | Defender, Merchantman | Merchantman limited stock, Defender LTI |
| June 23-24 | Esperia Day | Blade, Glaive, Prowler, Talon | Prowler Utility, Talon Shrike |
| June 25 | All Manufacturers | Everything | Final day, paint packs close |
Every Alien Ship On Sale
Gatac Manufacture (Xi'an): Railen ($225, Warbond rumored $200), Syulen ($70, Warbond rumored $60)
Aopoa (Xi'an): San'tok.yai ($240), Khartu-al ($170), Nox ($45), Nox Kue ($50)
Banu Souli: Defender ($220), Merchantman (limited availability)
Esperia (Tevarin/Vanduul): Prowler ($440), Prowler Utility ($460), Talon ($115), Talon Shrike ($115), Blade ($275), Glaive ($350)
Warbond discounts confirmed. Expect $10-$35 off most ships for cash purchases. The Railen Warbond at $200 would make it the best dollar-per-SCU ratio in the game. Buy Warbond CCUs early — the Defender and Railen Warbonds will move fast.
CCU Strategy
The Taurus ($200) to Railen ($225) CCU will be the most traded token of the week. The Defender at $220 remains a premier LTI token chaining into the Mercury, Corsair, or 400i. The Talon at $115 (Warbond likely $100) is the budget alien entry point.
Content and Community
CIG drops an Inside Star Citizen episode on the Railen Thursday. Community contests run all week — screenshot competitions, Xi'an language challenges, Reddit threads. Subscribers get both alien Vehicles of the Month plus alien-themed flair items. Paint packs drop mid-week with new ship compatibility. June 17th. 8am PT. Be ready.
