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{{See also|Invictus Launch Week}}
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|title = Invictus Launch Week 2954
|image = Invictus-2954-day1-rsi-showfloor-top.jpg
|label1 = Event type
|content1 = In-game
|label2 = Subtype
|content2 = Navy promotion week
|label3 = Organizer
|content3 = [[StarCitizen:United Empire of Earth Navy]]
|label4 = Location
|content4 = [[StarCitizen:Bevic Convention Center]],<br>[[StarCitizen:Area18]],<br>[[StarCitizen:ArcCorp (planet)|ArcCorp]]
|label5 = Date start
|content5 = {{End date|2954|05|17|16|00|sctime=yes}}
|label6 = Date end
|content6 = {{End date|2954|05|29|23|00|sctime=yes}}
|label7 = Concept sales
|content7 = [[StarCitizen:Pulse]], [[StarCitizen:Sabre Firebird]], [[StarCitizen:MPUV-1T]], [[StarCitizen:Ursa Medivac]], [[StarCitizen:Ironclad]]
|label8 = Commemorative items
|content8 = [[StarCitizen:Invictus Launch Week 2954#Commemorative items|In-game clothing, vehicle paints etc]]
|label9 = Free-fly event
|content9 = Yes (see [[StarCitizen:Invictus Launch Week 2954#Event activities|Event activities]])
|label10 = Free rentals
|content10 = Yes (48 hours)
|label11 = Stock-limited sales
|content11 = Yes (see [[StarCitizen:Invictus Launch Week 2954#Stock limited sale schedule|Stock limited sale schedule]])
}}
The '''[[StarCitizen:2954]] edition of the Invictus Launch Week''' is held from May 17–29, [[StarCitizen:2954]] at [[StarCitizen:Bevic Convention Center]], [[StarCitizen:Area18]]. The event includes [[StarCitizen:Drake DefenseCon 2954]] from May 25–26.<ref name="Invictus page">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/invictuslaunchweek2954|text=Invictus Launch Week 2954|accessdate=2024-05-05}}</ref>

Invictus Launch Week is a yearly recurring event organized by the [[StarCitizen:United Empire of Earth Navy]] ([[StarCitizen:United Empire of Earth Navy|UEEN]]) which marks the beginning of the new recruitment year. It is an official holiday in the [[StarCitizen:UEE]].<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0KnDxLpvkM-invictus-launch-week|text=Galactapedia: Invictus Launch Week|accessdate=2020-06-21}}</ref> 

==Event activities==
During the event there is: 

*A [[StarCitizen:Free-fly|Free-Fly]] event allowing new players to [[StarCitizen:Free-fly|play the game for free]]. Accounts without a [[StarCitizen:Game package]] can play from May 17 to 29, and receive an [[StarCitizen:Avenger Titan]] as a loaner ship during the event.<ref name="faq">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/3/thread/invictus-launch-week-2954-faq/6861800|text=Spectrum: Invictus FAQ|accessdate=2024-05-16}}</ref>
*Show floors that display aerospace and defense manufacturers' work designed for the military.<ref name="Invictus page" />
*Watch the [[StarCitizen:UEE Navy|UEE Naval fleet]], which includes a [[StarCitizen:Javelin]], [[StarCitizen:Idris M]] and [[StarCitizen:Polaris]], flyby through the [[StarCitizen:Stanton]] system.<ref name="Invictus page" />
*Take a tour of an in-service [[StarCitizen:Idris M]].<ref name="Invictus page" />
*Various spectrum contests, to be announced. {{Cite}}

==Stock limited sale schedule==
The event also features sales of stock limited ships on the [[StarCitizen:Pledge Store]]. These ships are considered 'exclusive' and are therefore only sold in limited quantities over a small period of time. Each stock-limited ship is limited to 1 per account and sale windows are usually available in 3 waves:<ref name="faq" />

Click the individual time slots for a conversion to your own time zone.
{| class="timeline"
|ILW Day 1 - May 17: [[StarCitizen:Constellation Phoenix]]
|[https://time.is/1600_17_May_2024_in_UTC?ILW_Day_1_Wave_1 1600 UTC] - [https://time.is/0000_18_May_2024_in_UTC?ILW_Day_1_Wave_2 0000 UTC] - [https://time.is/0800_18_May_2024_in_UTC?ILW_Day_1_Wave_3 0800 UTC]
|-|
|ILW Day 5 - May 21: [[StarCitizen:Idris-P]], [[StarCitizen:Javelin]]
|[https://time.is/1600_21_May_2024_in_UTC?ILW_Day_5_Wave_1 1600 UTC] - [https://time.is/0000_22_May_2024_in_UTC?ILW_Day_5_Wave_2 0000 UTC] - [https://time.is/0800_22_May_2024_in_UTC?ILW_Day_5_Wave_3 0800 UTC]
|-|
|ILW Day 9 - May 25: [[StarCitizen:Kraken]], [[StarCitizen:Kraken Privateer]]
|[https://time.is/1600_25_May_2024_in_UTC?ILW_Day_9_Wave_1 1600 UTC] - [https://time.is/0000_26_May_2024_in_UTC?ILW_Day_9_Wave_2 0000 UTC] - [https://time.is/0800_26_May_2024_in_UTC?ILW_Day_9_Wave_3 0800 UTC]
|}

[[File:Invictus-launch-week-schedule.png|thumb|Showcase schedule]]

==Showcase schedule==
Showcases are available at the exposition location, where they rotate different ship brands each several days. All of the ships on display on these days are also available to rent for free for 48 hours.<ref name="Invictus page" /> Showfloor switches in the game happen at 1600 UTC.
<ref name="schedule">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19914-Invictus-Launch-Week-2954-Schedule|text=Invictus Launch Week 2954 Schedule|accessdate=2024-05-16}}</ref>

{{Timeline styles}}
{| class="timeline"
|May 17/18 (Day 1/2)
|'''Manufacturers:''' [[StarCitizen:Roberts Space Industries]], [[StarCitizen:Origin Jumpworks]], [[StarCitizen:Argo Astronautics]], [[StarCitizen:Consolidated Outland]]
|'''Ships:''' [[StarCitizen:Aurora LN]], [[StarCitizen:Constellation Andromeda]], [[StarCitizen:Constellation Aquila]], [[StarCitizen:Constellation Phoenix]], [[StarCitizen:Constellation Taurus]], [[StarCitizen:Lynx]], [[StarCitizen:Mantis]], [[StarCitizen:Scorpius]], [[StarCitizen:Scorpius Antares]], [[StarCitizen:Ursa]], [[StarCitizen:Ursa Medivac]], [[StarCitizen:125a]], [[StarCitizen:325a]], [[StarCitizen:Mustang Delta]], [[StarCitizen:MPUV Cargo]], [[StarCitizen:MPUV Personnel]], [[StarCitizen:MPUV Tractor]], [[StarCitizen:SRV]]
|-
|May 19/20 (Day 3/4)
|'''Manufacturers:''' [[StarCitizen:MISC]], [[StarCitizen:Mirai]], [[StarCitizen:Crusader Industries]], [[StarCitizen:Tumbril]]
|'''Ships:''' [[StarCitizen:A1 Spirit]], [[StarCitizen:C1 Spirit]], [[StarCitizen:Ares Inferno]], [[StarCitizen:Ares Ion]], [[StarCitizen:A2 Hercules]], [[StarCitizen:C2 Hercules]], [[StarCitizen:M2 Hercules]], [[StarCitizen:Mercury Star Runner]], [[StarCitizen:Fury]], [[StarCitizen:Fury LX]], [[StarCitizen:Pulse]], [[StarCitizen:Razor EX]], [[StarCitizen:Freelancer MIS]], [[StarCitizen:Reliant Tana]], [[StarCitizen:Starfarer Gemini]], [[StarCitizen:Cyclone AA]], [[StarCitizen:Cyclone MT]], [[StarCitizen:Cyclone RN]], [[StarCitizen:Cyclone TR]], [[StarCitizen:Nova]], [[StarCitizen:Storm]], [[StarCitizen:Storm AA]]
|-
|May 21/22 (Day 5/6)
|'''Manufacturers:''' [[StarCitizen:Aegis Dynamics]]
|'''Ships:''' [[StarCitizen:Avenger Stalker]], [[StarCitizen:Avenger Titan]], [[StarCitizen:Avenger Titan Renegade]], [[StarCitizen:Avenger Warlock]], [[StarCitizen:Eclipse]], [[StarCitizen:Gladius]], [[StarCitizen:Gladius Valiant]], [[StarCitizen:Hammerhead]], [[StarCitizen:Redeemer]], [[StarCitizen:Retaliator]], [[StarCitizen:Sabre]], [[StarCitizen:Sabre Comet]], [[StarCitizen:Sabre Firebird]], [[StarCitizen:Vanguard Harbinger]], [[StarCitizen:Vanguard Hoplite]], [[StarCitizen:Vanguard Sentinel]], [[StarCitizen:Vanguard Warden]]
|-
| May 23/24 (Day 7/8)
|'''Manufacturers:''' [[StarCitizen:Anvil Aerospace]]
|'''Ships:''' [[StarCitizen:Arrow]], [[StarCitizen:Ballista]], [[StarCitizen:C8R Pisces]], [[StarCitizen:C8X Pisces Expedition]], [[StarCitizen:Carrack]], [[StarCitizen:Centurion]], [[StarCitizen:F7C Hornet Mk I]], [[StarCitizen:F7C Hornet Wildfire Mk I]], [[StarCitizen:F7C-M Super Hornet Mk I]], [[StarCitizen:F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk I]], [[StarCitizen:F7C-S Hornet Ghost Mk I]], [[StarCitizen:Gladiator]], [[StarCitizen:Hawk]], [[StarCitizen:Hurricane]], [[StarCitizen:Spartan]], [[StarCitizen:Terrapin]], [[StarCitizen:Valkyrie]]
|-
| May 25/26 (Day 9/10)
{{Main|Drake DefenseCon 2954}}
 
|'''Manufacturers:''' [[StarCitizen:Drake Interplanetary]] (part of [[StarCitizen:Drake DefenseCon]])
|'''Ships:''' [[StarCitizen:Buccaneer]], [[StarCitizen:Caterpillar]], [[StarCitizen:Corsair]], [[StarCitizen:Cutlass Black]], [[StarCitizen:Cutlass Blue]], [[StarCitizen:Cutlass Red]], [[StarCitizen:Cutlass Steel]], [[StarCitizen:Cutter]], [[StarCitizen:Cutter Rambler]], [[StarCitizen:Cutter Scout]], [[StarCitizen:Dragonfly Black]], [[StarCitizen:Herald]], [[StarCitizen:Mule]], [[StarCitizen:Vulture]]
|-
| May 27–29 (Day 11-13)
|'''Finale'''
|As Invictus Launch Week comes to a close, all vehicles from the previous days are available to rent for free.
|}

==Idris tour and fleet flyby==
[[File:Invictus-2954-fleet-idris-docked-HDR.jpg|thumb|[[Idris-M]] docked at [[StarCitizen:Baijini Point]].]]
During Invictus Launch Week, you can freely tour an in-service [[StarCitizen:Idris M]]. 

The tour will stop at the following locations, in order: <ref group="annotation">Currently, the Idris seems to only dock at Baijini Point above ArcCorp, it is unclear whether this was intended, or if it is a bug. Also, the ship seems inaccessible because the hangar elevators don't show the docking port destination to the Idris. Some players make it inside through the Argo bay on the bottom.</ref>
*[[StarCitizen:Baijini Point]] - [[StarCitizen:ArcCorp]]

The Navy will also make their way through Stanton. [[StarCitizen:Polaris]], [[StarCitizen:Idris M]] and [[StarCitizen:Javelin]] are among the ships that make up the big fleet. <ref group="annotation">Players were only rarely sighting the Polaris fleet, apart from during the PTU phase. This could be intended, but it could also be a bug.</ref>

==Commemorative items==
At the event, you are able to purchase manufacturer-specific [[StarCitizen:clothing]], as well as several Invictus branded items, and paints from the [[StarCitizen:Pledge store]].

* [[StarCitizen:Invictus Flight Jacket Steel]] was available at the event location, as well as bundled with several ship packages on the [[StarCitizen:Pledge Store]]. 

Players that log into the game at least 3 different days during the event will be rewarded a [[StarCitizen:Titles|Spectrum badge]], and a [[StarCitizen:Medivac Rescue Light]].

==Gallery==
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Fleet=
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|Invictus-2954-fleet-idris-docked-HDR.jpg
|Invictus-2954-fleet-idris-side-HDR.jpg
|Invictus-2954-fleet-idris-rear-HDR.jpg
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Exterior=
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|Invictus Launch Week 2954 trailer snapshot 00.30.766.jpg
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Day 1/2=
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|Invictus-2954-day1-rsi-showfloor-top.jpg
|Invictus-2954-day1-Polaris-front.jpg
|Invictus-2954-day1-polaris-high.jpg
|Invictus-2954-day1-polaris-nose.jpg
|Invictus-2954-day1-polaris-rear-turret.jpg
|Invictus-2954-day1-argo-mpuv-srv.jpg
|Invictus-2954-day1-mpuv-tractor.jpg
|Invictus-2954-day1-mpuv-tractor-rear.jpg
|Invictus-2954-day1-ursa-medivac-1.jpg
|Invictus-2954-day1-ursa-medivac-top.jpg
|Invictus-2954-day1-ursa-medivac-rear.jpg
|Invictus-2954-day1-ursa-medivac-2.jpg
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Day 3/4=
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|Invictus-2954-day3-crusader-showfloor.jpg
|Invictus-2954-day3-razor-pulse.jpg
|Invictus-2954-day3-razor-pulse-side.jpg
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Day 5/6=
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|Invictus-2954-day5-aegis-showfloor-HDR.jpg
|Invictus-2954-day5-sabre-firebird-top-HDR.jpg
|Invictus-2954-day5-sabre-firebird-front-HDR.jpg
|Invictus-2954-day5-sabre-firebird-side-HDR.jpg
|Invictus-2954-day5-sabre-retaliator-HDR.jpg
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Day 7/8=
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|Invictus-2954-day7-anvil-showfloor-HDR.jpg
|Invictus-2954-day7-anvil-hornet-mk2-HDR.jpg
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Day 9/10=
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|Invictus-2954-day9-drake-defensecon-showfloor-HDR.jpg
|Invictus-2954-day9-drake-cutter-series-HDR.jpg
|Invictus-2954-day9-drake-defensecon-showfloor-2-HDR.jpg
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Trailer=
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|{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_yinEGaM5o}}
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==References==
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==Annotations==
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