StarCitizen:Drake DefenseCon 2956 - Revision history

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	\|Pitbull Defensecon 2956 showcase.png		\|Pitbull Defensecon 2956 showcase.png
	\|Axiom_L-22_Repeater_DefenseCon_2956.png		\|Axiom_L-22_Repeater_DefenseCon_2956.png
	\|~~Drake_DefenseCon_2956_images#/media/File:Echion_Repeater_DefenseCon_2956~~.png		\|Echion Repeater DefenseCon 2956.png
	\|NV57 Ballistic Gatling DefenseCon 2956.png		\|NV57 Ballistic Gatling DefenseCon 2956.png
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	\|Hall 3 Defensecon 2956.png		\|Hall 3 Defensecon 2956.png
			\|Tiburon Defensecon 2956.png
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	{{for\|a full gallery\|:Category:Drake DefenseCon 2956 images}}		{{for\|a full gallery\|:Category:Drake DefenseCon 2956 images}}
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	Main hall=		\|-\|Main hall =
	{{gallery		{{gallery
	\|~~placeholderv2~~.png		\|Main hall Defensecon 2956.png
			\|Ironclad Assault Defensecon 2956 showcase.png
			\|Corsair Defensecon 2956 showcase.png
			\|Clipper Defensecon 2956 showcase.png
			\|Pitbull Defensecon 2956 showcase.png
			\|Axiom_L-22_Repeater_DefenseCon_2956.png
			\|Drake_DefenseCon_2956_images#/media/File:Echion_Repeater_DefenseCon_2956.png
			\|NV57 Ballistic Gatling DefenseCon 2956.png
	}}		}}
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	Hall 1=
	{{gallery		{{gallery
	\|~~placeholderv2~~.png		\|Wolf L-21 and L-22 Defensecon 2956.png
			\|Shiv Defensecon 2956.png
			\|The Basher DefenseCon 2956.png
	}}		}}
	\|-\|		\|-\|Hall 2 =
	Hall 2=
	{{gallery		{{gallery
	\|~~placeholderv2~~.png		\|Perseus Defensecon 2956 showcase.png
			\|Guardian Mx Defensecon 2956 showcase.png
			\|F8C lightning Defensecon 2956 showcase.png
			\|Meteor Defensecon 2956 showcase.png
	}}		}}
	\|-\|		\|-\|Hall 3 =
	Hall 3=
	{{gallery		{{gallery
	\|~~placeholderv2~~.png		\|Hall 3 Defensecon 2956.png
	}}		}}
	\|-\|		\|-\|Hall 4 =
	Hall 4=
	{{gallery		{{gallery
	\|~~placeholderv2~~.png		\|Hall 4 Defensecon 2956.png
			\|C8R and Starlite Defensecon 2956.png
			\|Tumbril Defensecon 2956.png
	}}		}}
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	{{gallery		{{gallery
	\|DefenseCon 2956 Schedule.jpg		\|DefenseCon 2956 Schedule.jpg
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	\|Sc-defensecon-expohall-01.webp		\|Sc-defensecon-expohall-01.webp
	}}		}}
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	Logos=
	{{gallery		{{gallery
	\|DefenseCon Cutlass logo - TP.png		\|DefenseCon Cutlass logo - TP.png
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	\|DefenseCon 2956 Sticker - Drake D logo.png		\|DefenseCon 2956 Sticker - Drake D logo.png
	}}		}}
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	Posters (horizontal)=
	{{gallery		{{gallery
	\|DefenseCon 2956 - Fly Free Fly Drake Corsair - H Poster.jpg		\|DefenseCon 2956 - Fly Free Fly Drake Corsair - H Poster.jpg
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	\|DefenseCon 2956 - Group photo Wide - H poster.png		\|DefenseCon 2956 - Group photo Wide - H poster.png
	}}		}}
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	Posters (vertical)=
	{{gallery		{{gallery
	\|DefenseCon 2956 - War Isn't A Beauty Contest V 1.jpg		\|DefenseCon 2956 - War Isn't A Beauty Contest V 1.jpg
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	\|DefenseCon 2956 Sticker - Drake Fuck Yeah.png		\|DefenseCon 2956 Sticker - Drake Fuck Yeah.png
	}}		}}
	\|-\|		\|-\|Panoramas =
	Panoramas=
	{{gallery		{{gallery
	\|DefenseCon 2956 panorama - Every Day Heroes - Sniper in hills.png		\|DefenseCon 2956 panorama - Every Day Heroes - Sniper in hills.png
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	\|DefenseCon 2956 panorama - backdrop 2.png		\|DefenseCon 2956 panorama - backdrop 2.png
	}}		}}
	\|-\|		\|-\|Signage (vertical) =
	Signage (vertical)=
	{{gallery		{{gallery
	\|Defensecon 2956 e-poster - Clipper Portrait.jpg		\|Defensecon 2956 e-poster - Clipper Portrait.jpg
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	\|DefenseCon 2956 - Odin Shake The Heavens - right arrows.png		\|DefenseCon 2956 - Odin Shake The Heavens - right arrows.png
	}}		}}
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	Signage (horizontal)=
	{{gallery		{{gallery
	\|Defensecon 2956 e-poster - Logo date location - Landscape.jpg		\|Defensecon 2956 e-poster - Logo date location - Landscape.jpg
	}}		}}
	\|-\|		\|-\|Banners (horizontal) =
	Banners (horizontal)=
	{{gallery		{{gallery
	\|DefenseCon 2956 - H Sign - Soar To New Heights.png		\|DefenseCon 2956 - H Sign - Soar To New Heights.png
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	\|DefenseCon 2956 - H Sign - How Heroes Are Made.png		\|DefenseCon 2956 - H Sign - How Heroes Are Made.png
	}}		}}
	\|-\|		\|-\|Taglines =
	Taglines=
	{{gallery		{{gallery
	\|DefenseCon 2956 Everyday Heroes H TP.png		\|DefenseCon 2956 Everyday Heroes H TP.png

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	Anyone who wants to try Star Citizen can do so for '''FREE'''. The [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/flyfree Free Fly] event will start on May 14, right when the DefenseCon event launches, and will finish on May 27. To join in, just go to the RSI website and create a free [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/enlist account]. Once you finish, a selection of vehicles will be temporarily available on your account. After you’ve had a chance to try them out, consider visiting the DefenseCon showhall located in the [[StarCitizen:Bevic Convention Center]] next to [[StarCitizen:Area 18]], and then head to the [[StarCitizen:Drake DefenseCon 2956#Vehicle_renting\|vehicle rental terminals]] to check out more vehicle options.<ref name="DefCon2956Q&A"/>		Anyone who wants to try Star Citizen can do so for '''FREE'''. The [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/flyfree Free Fly] event will start on May 14, right when the DefenseCon event launches, and will finish on May 27. To join in, just go to the RSI website and create a free [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/enlist account]. Once you finish, a selection of vehicles will be temporarily available on your account. After you’ve had a chance to try them out, consider visiting the DefenseCon showhall located in the [[StarCitizen:Bevic Convention Center]] next to [[StarCitizen:Area 18]], and then head to the [[StarCitizen:Drake DefenseCon 2956#Vehicle_renting\|vehicle rental terminals]] to check out more vehicle options.<ref name="DefCon2956Q&A"/>

	The Free-fly was temporary suspended from the 14 to 18 May due to ~~[https~~:/~~/www.reddit.com/r/starcitizen/comments/1tdy3db/free_fly_officially_cancelled_for_now/ performance issues]~~.		The Free-fly was temporary suspended from the 14 to 18 May due to performance issues<ref name=":0" />.

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	==Reception and technical issues==		==Reception and technical issues==
	Drake DefenseCon 2956 launched with [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 4.8.0]]. The event showfloor was scheduled to open up on May 14, 1600 UTC. [[StarCitizen:CIG]] had intended to launch the patch the day before, on May 13. On spectrum, CIG developers kept confirming this was the plan. Developers supposedly kept working through the night to get it ready for launch. The patch ended up launching on May 14, at about 1300 UTC, three hours before DefenseCon was going to begin.		Drake DefenseCon 2956 launched with [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 4.8.0]]. The event showfloor was scheduled to open up on May 14, 1600 UTC. [[StarCitizen:CIG]] had intended to launch the patch the day before, on May 13. On [[StarCitizen:spectrum]], CIG developers kept confirming this was the plan. Developers supposedly kept working through the night to get it ready for launch. The patch ended up launching on May 14, at about 1300 UTC, three hours before DefenseCon was going to begin. The patch introduced numerous stability issues, particularly server-side and mission related.

	A day later, on May 15, during CIG's [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Live]] twitch stream, [[StarCitizen:Jared Huckaby]] told the community the [[StarCitizen:~~Free Fly~~]] ~~aspect of DefenseCon will not be happening~~. Jared said this was decided to keep the experience of the existing players at a good level, and starting the free-fly would likely cause disruptions for everybody. <ref name=":0">[https://www.reddit.com/r/starcitizen/comments/1tdy3db/free_fly_officially_cancelled_for_now/ Clip: Jared Huckaby explains why Free-fly was put on hold]</ref>		A day later, on May 15, during CIG's [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Live]] twitch stream, [[StarCitizen:Jared Huckaby]] told the community "we are not going to start the [[StarCitizen:free-fly]] today". Jared said this was decided to keep the experience of the existing players at a good level, and starting the free-fly would likely cause disruptions for everybody. <ref name=":0">[https://www.reddit.com/r/starcitizen/comments/1tdy3db/free_fly_officially_cancelled_for_now/ Clip: Jared Huckaby explains why Free-fly was put on hold]</ref>

			On May 18, after a few hotfixes, the Free-fly was announced and non-backers were able to play the game for free until the 27th. <ref>[https://x.com/RobertsSpaceInd/status/2056416882937246193 Tweet announcing Free-fly open]</ref>Some existing players were not too happy about this, since according to their experience, the game was still too unstable.

	==DefenseCon Showcase==		==DefenseCon Showcase==

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			{{Prevnext
			\| prev = Drake DefenseCon 2954
			\| prevTitle = DefenseCon 2954
			\| prevDesc = Previously held
			\| title = [[StarCitizen:Drake Interplanetary]] [[StarCitizen:Drake DefenseCon\|DefenseCon]]<br/>2956
			\| desc = Marking the first time Drake isn't alone at a DefenseCon!
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	{{InfoboxNeue		{{InfoboxNeue
	\| title = Drake Interplanetary DefenseCon 2956		\| title = Drake Interplanetary DefenseCon 2956
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	\| content1 = In-game		\| content1 = In-game
	\| label2 = Subtype		\| label2 = Subtype
	\| content2 = ~~Defence~~ Convention		\| content2 = Convention
	\| label3 = Organizer		\| label3 = Organizer
	\| content3 = [[StarCitizen:Drake Interplanetary]]		\| content3 = [[StarCitizen:Drake Interplanetary]]
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	\|May 15		\|May 15
	\|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY7KAo5cIlg Part 1]		\|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY7KAo5cIlg Part 1]
	\|M80, Starlite, and Tiburon.		\|[[StarCitizen:M80]], [[StarCitizen:Starlite]], and [[StarCitizen:Tiburon]].
	\|-		\|-
	\|Day ~~(tba)~~		\|Day 11
	\|May ~~(tba)~~		\|May 24
	\|Part 2		\|[https://youtu.be/CFoQp6wRjPo Part 2]
	\| ~~(to be announced)~~		\|[[StarCitizen:Odin]]
	\|}		\|}

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	\|Day 7		\|Day 7
	\|[[File:Tiburon ~~DefenseCon 2956 poster~~ - ~~Cutout~~.jpg\|center\|frameless\|128x72px]]		\|[[File:Tiburon flying over world firing weapons - cropped.jpg\|center\|frameless\|128x72px]]
	\|[[StarCitizen:Tiburon\|Aegis Tiburon]]		\|[[StarCitizen:Tiburon\|Aegis Tiburon]]
	\|~~A large heavy gunship developed by Aegis~~.		\|An anti-capital ship that includes a fixed forward facing beam weapon, along with additional turrets mounted on the sides and rear.
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	\|Day 11		\|Day 11

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	Anyone who wants to try Star Citizen can do so for '''FREE'''. The [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/flyfree Free Fly] event will start on May 14, right when the DefenseCon event launches, and will finish on May 27. To join in, just go to the RSI website and create a free [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/enlist account]. Once you finish, a selection of vehicles will be temporarily available on your account. After you’ve had a chance to try them out, consider visiting the DefenseCon showhall located in the [[StarCitizen:Bevic Convention Center]] next to [[StarCitizen:Area 18]], and then head to the [[StarCitizen:Drake DefenseCon 2956#Vehicle_renting\|vehicle rental terminals]] to check out more vehicle options.<ref name="DefCon2956Q&A"/>		Anyone who wants to try Star Citizen can do so for '''FREE'''. The [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/flyfree Free Fly] event will start on May 14, right when the DefenseCon event launches, and will finish on May 27. To join in, just go to the RSI website and create a free [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/enlist account]. Once you finish, a selection of vehicles will be temporarily available on your account. After you’ve had a chance to try them out, consider visiting the DefenseCon showhall located in the [[StarCitizen:Bevic Convention Center]] next to [[StarCitizen:Area 18]], and then head to the [[StarCitizen:Drake DefenseCon 2956#Vehicle_renting\|vehicle rental terminals]] to check out more vehicle options.<ref name="DefCon2956Q&A"/>

	The Free-fly was temporary suspended from the 14 to 18 May due to [https://www.reddit.com/r/starcitizen/comments/1tdy3db/free_fly_officially_cancelled_for_now/ performance issues].}}		The Free-fly was temporary suspended from the 14 to 18 May due to [https://www.reddit.com/r/starcitizen/comments/1tdy3db/free_fly_officially_cancelled_for_now/ performance issues].

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	\|[[File:M80 flying over mountains before sun rise - cropped.png\|center\|frameless\|128x72px]]		\|[[File:M80 flying over mountains before sun rise - cropped.png\|center\|frameless\|128x72px]]
	\|[[StarCitizen:M80\|Origin M80]]		\|[[StarCitizen:M80\|Origin M80]]
	\|A heavy fighter ~~designed by Origin~~.		\|A heavy fighter that merges interceptor-class flight tuning with outstanding design. Its key components are arranged for quick internal repairs, while less critical parts are externally accessible post-combat.
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	\|Day 5		\|Day 5
	\|[[File:Starlite flying over mountains - cropped.png\|center\|frameless\|128x72px]]		\|[[File:Starlite flying over mountains - cropped.png\|center\|frameless\|128x72px]]
	\|[[StarCitizen:Starlite\|MISC Starlite]]		\|[[StarCitizen:Starlite\|MISC Starlite]]
	\|~~A small~~ refueling ~~vessel developed by MISC~~.		\|Featuring two standard fuel pods and a sleek design, designed to assist stranded ships with refueling anywhere in space, where fuel depletion is inevitable.
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	\|Day 7		\|Day 7
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	\|[https://time.is/2000_20_May_2026_in_UTC?DefenseCon_Day_7_Wave_2 2000 UTC]		\|[https://time.is/2000_20_May_2026_in_UTC?DefenseCon_Day_7_Wave_2 2000 UTC]
	\|[https://time.is/0000_20_May_2026_in_UTC?DefenseCon_Day_7_Wave_3 0000 UTC]		\|[https://time.is/0000_20_May_2026_in_UTC?DefenseCon_Day_7_Wave_3 0000 UTC]
	\|[https://time.is/~~0400_20_May_2026_in_UTC~~?DefenseCon_Day_7_Wave_4 0400 UTC]		\|[https://time.is/0400_21_May_2026_in_UTC?DefenseCon_Day_7_Wave_4 0400 UTC]
	\|[https://time.is/~~0800_20_May_2026_in_UTC~~?DefenseCon_Day_7_Wave_5 0800 UTC]		\|[https://time.is/0800_21_May_2026_in_UTC?DefenseCon_Day_7_Wave_5 0800 UTC]
	\|[https://time.is/~~1200_20_May_2026_in_UTC~~?DefenseCon_Day_7_Wave_6 1200 UTC]		\|[https://time.is/1200_21_May_2026_in_UTC?DefenseCon_Day_7_Wave_6 1200 UTC]
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	\|Day 11		\|Day 11
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	[[File:IAE 2955 manufacturers collection.jpg\|thumb\|Manufacturers collection.]]		[[File:IAE 2955 manufacturers collection.jpg\|thumb\|Manufacturers collection.]]
	There is clothing available at the event location lobby. Along with the below shirts and hats, an assortment of manufacturer specific shirts and hats are also available. All the below items are also available on the [[StarCitizen:Pledge Store]] as part of the "DefenseCon 2956 Gear Pack" for $5.00 (plus tax).		There is clothing available at the event location lobby. Along with the below shirts and hats, an assortment of manufacturer specific shirts and hats are also available. All the below items are also available on the [[StarCitizen:Pledge Store]] as part of the "DefenseCon 2956 Gear Pack" for $5.00 (plus tax).
	{\| class="wikitable"#		{\| class="wikitable"
	!~~\|[[StarCitizen:DefenseCon 2956 Shirt\|Shirt]]~~		!Image
	!~~[[StarCitizen:DefenseCon 2956 Hat\|Hat]]~~		!Name
	~~![[StarCitizen:DefenseCon 2956 Pants\|Pants]]~~
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[File:~~placeholderv2a~~.png\|center\|frameless\|96x128px]]		\|[[File:DefenseCon 2956 T-Shirt-Hat-Pants - cropped.png\|center\|frameless\|96x128px]]
	\|[[~~File~~:~~placeholderv2a.png~~\|~~center\|frameless~~\|~~96x128px~~]]		\|DefenseCon '56 [[StarCitizen:DefenseCon 2956 Shirt\|Shirt]], [[StarCitizen:DefenseCon 2956 Hat\|Hat]], [[StarCitizen:DefenseCon 2956 Pants\|Pants]]
	\|[[~~File~~:~~placeholderv2a.png\|center~~\|~~frameless\|96x128px~~]]
	\|}		\|}

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	==Free Fly==		==Free Fly==

	~~{{Note\|'''Note:''' The Free-fly is currently on hold until further notice due to [https://www.reddit.com/r/starcitizen/comments/1tdy3db/free_fly_officially_cancelled_for_now/ performance issues].}}~~		Anyone who wants to try Star Citizen can do so for '''FREE'''. The [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/flyfree Free Fly] event will start on May 14, right when the DefenseCon event launches, and will finish on May 27. To join in, just go to the RSI website and create a free [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/enlist account]. Once you finish, a selection of vehicles will be temporarily available on your account. After you’ve had a chance to try them out, consider visiting the DefenseCon showhall located in the [[StarCitizen:Bevic Convention Center]] next to [[StarCitizen:Area 18]], and then head to the [[StarCitizen:Drake DefenseCon 2956#Vehicle_renting\|vehicle rental terminals]] to check out more vehicle options.<ref name="DefCon2956Q&A"/>
	~~<!--~~
	Anyone who wants to try Star Citizen can do so for '''FREE'''. The [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/flyfree Free Fly] event will start on May 14, right when the DefenseCon event launches, and will finish on May 27. To join in, just go to the RSI website and create a free [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/enlist account]. Once you finish, a selection of vehicles will be temporarily available on your account. After you’ve had a chance to try them out, consider visiting the DefenseCon showhall located in the [[StarCitizen:Bevic Convention Center]] next to [[StarCitizen:Area 18]], and then head to the [[StarCitizen:Drake DefenseCon 2956#Vehicle_renting\|vehicle rental terminals]] to check out more vehicle options.<ref name="DefCon2956Q&A"/>-->		The Free-fly was temporary suspended from the 14 to 18 May due to [https://www.reddit.com/r/starcitizen/comments/1tdy3db/free_fly_officially_cancelled_for_now/ performance issues].}}

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	\|Day 5		\|Day 5
	\|[[File:Starlite ~~DefenseCon 2956 poster~~ - ~~Cutout~~.~~jpg~~\|center\|frameless\|128x72px]]		\|[[File:Starlite flying over mountains - cropped.png\|center\|frameless\|128x72px]]
	\|[[StarCitizen:Starlite\|MISC Starlite]]		\|[[StarCitizen:Starlite\|MISC Starlite]]
	\|A small refueling vessel developed by MISC.		\|A small refueling vessel developed by MISC.
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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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			! Audio
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			\| Defensecon Expo Theme - Hard Rock
			\| [[File:Defensecon Expo Theme - Hard Rock.mp3]]
			\|}

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	After a one-year hiatus and in the wake of the strange withdrawal of [[StarCitizen:Invictus Launch Week 2956]] to the [[StarCitizen:Sol system]], [[StarCitizen:Drake DefenseCon]] – [[StarCitizen:Drake Interplanetary]]'s recently traditional tag-along event to the [[StarCitizen:Invictus Launch Week]] – has made its return in [[StarCitizen:2956]]. Unlike in previous events where no companies aside from Drake itself participated and the event was timed to not immediately coincide and compete with Invictus for attendance, '''DefenseCon 2956''' has expanded in duration to encompass the entirety of [[StarCitizen:Invictus Launch Week 2956]] and includes as participants many of the manufacturers who would otherwise have attended the more prestigious event.<ref name="DefCon2956Countdown">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/transmission/21134-Countdown-To-DefenseCon\|text=Countdown-To-DefenseCon 2956\|accessdate=2026-04-29}}</ref><ref name="SSN CATV">[https://x.com/RobertsSpaceInd/status/2047669581087441052 SSN/CATV Newsflash]. ''X''. Retrieved 2026-04-25.</ref><ref name="DefCon2956Q&A">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/1/thread/defensecon-2956-faq/8777297\|text=DefenseCon 2956 Q&A\|accessdate=2026-05-11}}</ref>		After a one-year hiatus and in the wake of the strange withdrawal of [[StarCitizen:Invictus Launch Week 2956]] to the [[StarCitizen:Sol system]], [[StarCitizen:Drake DefenseCon]] – [[StarCitizen:Drake Interplanetary]]'s recently traditional tag-along event to the [[StarCitizen:Invictus Launch Week]] – has made its return in [[StarCitizen:2956]]. Unlike in previous events where no companies aside from Drake itself participated and the event was timed to not immediately coincide and compete with Invictus for attendance, '''DefenseCon 2956''' has expanded in duration to encompass the entirety of [[StarCitizen:Invictus Launch Week 2956]] and includes as participants many of the manufacturers who would otherwise have attended the more prestigious event with [[StarCitizen:Consolidated Outland]] being the most conspicuous absence.<ref name="DefCon2956Countdown">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/transmission/21134-Countdown-To-DefenseCon\|text=Countdown-To-DefenseCon 2956\|accessdate=2026-04-29}}</ref><ref name="SSN CATV">[https://x.com/RobertsSpaceInd/status/2047669581087441052 SSN/CATV Newsflash]. ''X''. Retrieved 2026-04-25.</ref><ref name="DefCon2956Q&A">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/1/thread/defensecon-2956-faq/8777297\|text=DefenseCon 2956 Q&A\|accessdate=2026-05-11}}</ref>

	==About==		==About==
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	\|Day 3		\|Day 3
	\|[[File:M80 ~~DefenseCon 2956 poster~~ - ~~Cutout~~.~~jpg~~\|center\|frameless\|128x72px]]		\|[[File:M80 flying over mountains before sun rise - cropped.png\|center\|frameless\|128x72px]]
	\|[[StarCitizen:M80\|Origin M80]]		\|[[StarCitizen:M80\|Origin M80]]
	\|A heavy fighter designed by Origin.		\|A heavy fighter designed by Origin.

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	==Free Fly==		==Free Fly==
	Anyone who wants to try Star Citizen can do so for '''FREE'''. The [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/flyfree Free Fly] event ~~will start~~ on May 14, right when the DefenseCon event launches, ~~and~~ will finish on May 27. To join in, just go to the RSI website and create a free [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/enlist account]. Once you finish, a selection of vehicles will be temporarily available on your account. After you’ve had a chance to try them out, consider visiting the DefenseCon showhall located in the [[StarCitizen:Bevic Convention Center]] next to [[StarCitizen:Area 18]], and then head to the [[StarCitizen:Drake DefenseCon 2956#Vehicle_renting\|vehicle rental terminals]] to check out more vehicle options.<ref name="DefCon2956Q&A"/>		<blockquote>Note: the free-fly is currently on hold due to [https://www.reddit.com/r/starcitizen/comments/1tdy3db/free_fly_officially_cancelled_for_now/ performance issues]. </blockquote>
			Anyone who wants to try Star Citizen can do so for '''FREE'''. The [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/flyfree Free Fly] event was supposed to begin on May 14, right when the DefenseCon event launches, but was postponed until the server performance was at a more suitable state<ref name=":0" />. Free-fly will finish on May 27. To join in, just go to the RSI website and create a free [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/enlist account]. Once you finish, a selection of vehicles will be temporarily available on your account. After you’ve had a chance to try them out, consider visiting the DefenseCon showhall located in the [[StarCitizen:Bevic Convention Center]] next to [[StarCitizen:Area 18]], and then head to the [[StarCitizen:Drake DefenseCon 2956#Vehicle_renting\|vehicle rental terminals]] to check out more vehicle options.<ref name="DefCon2956Q&A"/>
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	==Twitch drops==		==Twitch drops==
	In celebration of the DefenseCon 2956 event, CIG is hosting a [[StarCitizen:Twitch drops]] event. From May 14 through May 27, backers must watch any Star Citizen stream that has Drops enabled for a cumulative duration of four hours to receive the [[StarCitizen:Tailwind Flight Suit Murray Cup]] and [[StarCitizen:Tailwind Flight Helmet Murray Cup\|helmet]] for free.<ref name="DefCon2956Twitch">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/transmission/21146-Twitch-Drops-DefenseCon-2956\|text=DefenseCon 2956 - Twitch-Drops}}</ref>		In celebration of the DefenseCon 2956 event, CIG is hosting a [[StarCitizen:Twitch drops]] event. From May 14 through May 27, backers must watch any Star Citizen stream that has Drops enabled for a cumulative duration of four hours to receive the [[StarCitizen:Tailwind Flight Suit Murray Cup]] and [[StarCitizen:Tailwind Flight Helmet Murray Cup\|helmet]] for free.<ref name="DefCon2956Twitch">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/transmission/21146-Twitch-Drops-DefenseCon-2956\|text=DefenseCon 2956 - Twitch-Drops}}</ref>

			==Reception and technical issues==
			Drake DefenseCon 2956 launched with [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 4.8.0]]. The event showfloor was scheduled to open up on May 14, 1600 UTC. [[StarCitizen:CIG]] had intended to launch the patch the day before, on May 13. On spectrum, CIG developers kept confirming this was the plan. Developers supposedly kept working through the night to get it ready for launch. The patch ended up launching on May 14, at about 1300 UTC, three hours before DefenseCon was going to begin.

			A day later, on May 15, during CIG's [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Live]] twitch stream, [[StarCitizen:Jared Huckaby]] told the community the [[StarCitizen:Free Fly]] aspect of DefenseCon will not be happening. Jared said this was decided to keep the experience of the existing players at a good level, and starting the free-fly would likely cause disruptions for everybody. <ref name=":0">[https://www.reddit.com/r/starcitizen/comments/1tdy3db/free_fly_officially_cancelled_for_now/ Clip: Jared Huckaby explains why Free-fly was put on hold]</ref>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==