StarCitizen:Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2952

The Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2952 was a 13-day ship exposition event held at StarCitizen:Tobin Expo Center in StarCitizen:New Babbage. The expo is an annual event that brings ships of all different manufacturers together to be displayed at several expo halls. As in previous years, the event was coupled with a free-fly event, allowing players without a StarCitizen:Game Package to play the game for free, and also offering free rentals of ships on display to all players.

During the individual days, one or several manufacturers were featured. Ships and vehicles from those manufacturers were then also available in the StarCitizen:Pledge Store, giving players the opportunity to obtain vehicles that were otherwise not available throughout the rest of the year. This event is usually the largest income source from pledges in a year, and it gives funding for the game a major boost.

Theme

StarCitizen:Drake Interplanetary, the expo's sponsor in 2952, held the event under the heading "The War At Home." The company wanted to remind attendees that security concerns lurk close to home, even in the Stanton system, and that well-prepared citizens had a better chance to defend themselves should the need arise.

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While the brave forces of the StarCitizen:UEE work diligently to protect all of us from Empire-level threats, there are sill ever-present dangers lurking closer to home. Millions of innocent people across every system find themselves in a daily struggle for their very lives against a surge of crime at a level unprecedented in the history of Humanity. Considered trivial by some compared to the Empire's war against the StarCitizen:Vanduul, this growing wave of violence has remained unchecked for far too long. With the recent heinous actions of criminal gangs like the StarCitizen:Nine Tails and StarCitizen:XenoThreat, Drake Interplanetary has partnered with the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo to bring attention to this ongoing struggle, and to provide you with the resources you need to claim your strength and protect what's yours. Together, and armed with the right ships and equipment, we can take the power back and win this war.

Ship showdown

The event succeeds the annual StarCitizen:Ship Showdown. During the showdown, backers were able to vote on their favorite ship in each round during the month of September. The winning ships of this year were the StarCitizen:Carrack, followed by the StarCitizen:Mercury Star Runner, StarCitizen:C8X Pisces, StarCitizen:Scorpius. These ships will be highlighted at the expo on the 10th day.<ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref>

Showcase schedule

Starting on November 18, each day one or more ship manufacturers were featured in the expo halls for 48 hours. Switches occurred at 1600 UTC daily. Each showfloor at the StarCitizen:Tobin Expo Center was present for overlapping 48-hour blocks.<ref name="IAE2952 comm-link">Template:Cite RSI</ref>

Date	Manufacturers	Vehicles	Badge
Day 1 / November 18	StarCitizen:Drake Interplanetary Official Sponsor of the IAE 2952	StarCitizen:Buccaneer, StarCitizen:Caterpillar, StarCitizen:Corsair, StarCitizen:Cutlass Black, StarCitizen:Cutlass Blue, StarCitizen:Cutlass Red, StarCitizen:Cutlass Steel, StarCitizen:Dragonfly Black, StarCitizen:Herald, StarCitizen:Mule, StarCitizen:Cutter	File:IAE2952-spectrum-badge-drake.png
Day 2 / November 19	StarCitizen:Origin Jumpworks	StarCitizen:85x, StarCitizen:100i, StarCitizen:125a, StarCitizen:135c, StarCitizen:300i, StarCitizen:315p, StarCitizen:325a, StarCitizen:350r, StarCitizen:400i, StarCitizen:600i Touring, StarCitizen:890 Jump, StarCitizen:M50	File:IAE2952-spectrum-badge-origin.png
Day 3 / November 20	StarCitizen:Aegis Dynamics	StarCitizen:Avenger Stalker, StarCitizen:Avenger Titan, StarCitizen:Avenger Titan Renegade, StarCitizen:Avenger Warlock, StarCitizen:Eclipse, StarCitizen:Gladius, StarCitizen:Gladius Valiant, StarCitizen:Hammerhead, StarCitizen:Reclaimer, StarCitizen:Redeemer, StarCitizen:Retaliator Bomber, StarCitizen:Sabre, StarCitizen:Sabre Comet, StarCitizen:Vanguard Harbinger, StarCitizen:Vanguard Hoplite, StarCitizen:Vanguard Sentinel, StarCitizen:Vanguard Warden	File:IAE2952-spectrum-badge-aegis.png
Day 4 / November 21	StarCitizen:Aopoa, StarCitizen:Banu Souli, StarCitizen:Esperia, StarCitizen:Gatac Manufacture	StarCitizen:Khartu-al, StarCitizen:Nox, StarCitizen:Defender, StarCitizen:Blade, StarCitizen:Glaive, StarCitizen:Prowler, StarCitizen:Talon, StarCitizen:Talon Shrike	File:IAE2952-spectrum-badge-esperia.png
Day 5 / November 22	StarCitizen:Anvil Aerospace	StarCitizen:Arrow, StarCitizen:Ballista, StarCitizen:C8X Pisces Expedition, StarCitizen:C8R Pisces Rescue, StarCitizen:Carrack, StarCitizen:Centurion, StarCitizen:F7C Hornet, StarCitizen:F7C Hornet Wildfire, StarCitizen:F7C-M Super Hornet, StarCitizen:F7C-R Hornet Tracker, StarCitizen:F7C-S Hornet Ghost, StarCitizen:Gladiator, StarCitizen:Hawk, StarCitizen:Hurricane, StarCitizen:Spartan, StarCitizen:Terrapin, StarCitizen:Valkyrie	File:IAE2952-spectrum-badge-anvil.png
Day 6 / November 23	StarCitizen:Argo Astronautics, StarCitizen:Greycat Industrial, StarCitizen:Kruger Intergalactic, StarCitizen:Consolidated Outland	StarCitizen:MOLE, StarCitizen:RAFT, StarCitizen:MPUV Cargo, StarCitizen:MPUV Personnel, StarCitizen:Mustang Alpha, StarCitizen:Mustang Beta, StarCitizen:Mustang Gamma, StarCitizen:Mustang Delta, StarCitizen:Nomad, StarCitizen:ROC, StarCitizen:ROC-DS, StarCitizen:STV, StarCitizen:PTV, StarCitizen:P-52 Merlin, StarCitizen:P-72 Archimedes	File:IAE2952-spectrum-badge-greycat.png
Day 7 / November 24	StarCitizen:Crusader Industries, StarCitizen:Tumbril	StarCitizen:Ares Inferno, StarCitizen:Ares Ion, StarCitizen:A2 Hercules, StarCitizen:C2 Hercules, StarCitizen:M2 Hercules, StarCitizen:Mercury Star Runner, StarCitizen:Cyclone, StarCitizen:Cyclone AA, StarCitizen:Cyclone MT, StarCitizen:Cyclone RC, StarCitizen:Cyclone RN, StarCitizen:Cyclone TR, StarCitizen:Nova	File:IAE2952-spectrum-badge-crusader.png
Day 8 / November 25	StarCitizen:Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern	StarCitizen:Freelancer, StarCitizen:Freelancer DUR, StarCitizen:Freelancer MAX, StarCitizen:Freelancer MIS, StarCitizen:Hull A, StarCitizen:Prospector, StarCitizen:Razor, StarCitizen:Razor EX, StarCitizen:Razor LX, StarCitizen:Reliant Kore, StarCitizen:Reliant Mako, StarCitizen:Reliant Sen, StarCitizen:Reliant Tana, StarCitizen:Starfarer, StarCitizen:Starfarer Gemini	File:IAE2952-spectrum-badge-misc.png
Day 9 / November 26	StarCitizen:Roberts Space Industries	StarCitizen:Aurora CL, StarCitizen:Aurora ES, StarCitizen:Aurora LN, StarCitizen:Aurora LX, StarCitizen:Aurora MR, StarCitizen:Constellation Andromeda, StarCitizen:Constellation Aquila, StarCitizen:Constellation Phoenix, StarCitizen:Constellation Taurus, StarCitizen:Mantis, StarCitizen:Scorpius, StarCitizen:Ursa Rover	File:IAE2952-spectrum-badge-rsi.png
Day 10 / November 27	Best in Show, Weapons and Armor showcase	StarCitizen:Carrack, StarCitizen:Mercury Star Runner, StarCitizen:C8X Pisces, StarCitizen:Scorpius	File:IAE2952-spectrum-badge-bis.png
November 28–30	Finale	All ships that were previously available during the expo will be rentable via the rental kiosks.

Concept Sales

IAE 2952 Featured Several new vehicle reveals. This would be the first time a specific vehicle is on sale. Concept sales traditionally include StarCitizen:LTI.

StarCitizen:Cutter

The Cutter is a single-seat starter ship manufactured by Drake Interplanetary. It is a compact and robust spacecraft that caters to individuals from all walks of life. It boasts a cargo capacity of 4 SCU and is equipped with ample power to tackle any challenge. The Cutter is designed to cater to hard-working individuals who require a reliable and efficient spacecraft to accomplish their tasks. With its rugged and versatile design, the Cutter is an ideal choice for anyone seeking a spacecraft that can handle any situation. It embodies the essence of Drake, which is to empower individuals to reach for the stars, regardless of their background or profession.

StarCitizen:C8R Pisces Rescue

The C8R Pisces Rescue is a small medical ship manufactured by Anvil Aerospace, often deployed from a Carrack pathfinder or other Large ship. It is the medical variant of the C8 Pisces that is a deft and swift search and rescue ship. An onboard Tier 3 Medical bed allows the Pisces to treat minor injuries better than a MedPen; stabilizing patients on their way to a larger medical facility

StarCitizen:Galaxy

The Galaxy is a modular multirole ship manufactured by Roberts Space Industries. Focusing on versatility, the Galaxy is capable of equipping its crew to handle any task in the 'Verse. It was released with Cargo, Med Bay, and Refinery modules.

Commemorative items

Owners of the ships that made it to the StarCitizen:Ship Showdown semi-finals received a free limited-edition ship livery and challenge coin specific to that ship. Also, all backers received two differently sized in-game ship models of the Carrack, and a challenge coin.<ref name="spectrum prices">Template:Cite RSI</ref>

Paints

Item	Availability
[[StarCitizen::Category:Carrack series#Paints\|Carrack BIS 2952 Paint]]	Attributed to all who have a StarCitizen:Carrack in their (website) hangar.<ref name="spectrum prices" />
[[StarCitizen::Category:Mercury Star Runner series#Paints\|Mercury BIS 2952 Paint]]	Attributed to all who have a StarCitizen:Mercury Star Runner in their (website) hangar.<ref name="spectrum prices" />
[[StarCitizen::Category:Pisces series#Paints\|C8(X) BIS 2952 Paint]]	Attributed to all who have a StarCitizen:C8 Pisces, StarCitizen:C8X Pisces or StarCitizen:Carrack in their (website) hangar.<ref name="spectrum prices" /> This paint applies to both the C8 and the C8X.<ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref>
[[StarCitizen::Category:Scorpius series#Paints\|Scorpius BIS 2952 Paint]]	Attributed to all who have a StarCitizen:Scorpius in their (website) hangar.<ref name="spectrum prices" />

Gear

Item	Availability	Price
StarCitizen:IAE 2952 T-shirt Red	For sale at the in-game event lobby	820 aUEC
StarCitizen:IAE 2952 T-shirt Black	For sale at the in-game event lobby	820 aUEC
StarCitizen:IAE 2952 Hat Red	For sale at the in-game event lobby	820 aUEC
StarCitizen:IAE 2952 Hat Black	For sale at the in-game event lobby	820 aUEC

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Carrack models and challenge coins.

File:IAE2952-rewards-BIS-paints.jpg

"Best in show" paints.

Spectrum badges

Special StarCitizen:Badges were handed out for use on a player's StarCitizen:Spectrum profile, obtainable by logging in to the game at each specific day of the event. Badges were specific to the manufacturer on display at the day of logging into the game (see Showcase schedule). Badges were attributed to accounts at the end of the event.<ref name="IAE FAQ">Template:Cite RSI</ref>

Stock limited ship sale

The event also featured 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 will be available in three waves:<ref name="IAE FAQ" />

Click the individual time slots for a conversion to your own time zone.

Day / Date	Ships	Wave 1	Wave 3
Day 1 - November 18	StarCitizen:Kraken (StarCitizen:Warbond & StarCitizen:Standalone) StarCitizen:Kraken Privateer (StarCitizen:Standalone)	1600 UTC	0800 UTC
Day 2 - November 19	StarCitizen:890 Jump (StarCitizen:Warbond & StarCitizen:Standalone)	1600 UTC	0800 UTC
Day 3 - November 20	StarCitizen:Idris-P (StarCitizen:Warbond & StarCitizen:Standalone) StarCitizen:Javelin (StarCitizen:Warbond & StarCitizen:Standalone)	1600 UTC	0800 UTC
Day 6 - November 23	StarCitizen:Pioneer (StarCitizen:Warbond & StarCitizen:Standalone)	1600 UTC	0800 UTC
Day 8 - November 25	StarCitizen:Hull E (StarCitizen:Standalone)	1600 UTC	0800 UTC
Day 9 - November 26	StarCitizen:Constellation Phoenix (StarCitizen:Standalone)	1600 UTC	0800 UTC

Transportation

The Tobin Expo Center was accessible by StarCitizen:MT Metroloop public transportation service at the StarCitizen:Tobin Expo Center station.

File:IAE2952-transit-map-new-babbage.jpg

IAE Transit map of New Babbage

Whitley's Guide

The event was covered by StarCitizen:Whitley's Guide, with exclusive behind-the-scene looks and interviews. The teaser trailer showed an "In Memoriam: StarCitizen:Jax McCleary" frame, indicating the original host of the series was presumed lost or deceased.<ref>IAE 2952. It’s Coming. - YouTube</ref> However, on the first day of the event, there was a sudden message from Jax's twitter account. He stated he was alive but still in the StarCitizen:Pyro system, attempting to take off in a StarCitizen:Cutter to head for StarCitizen:Stanton.<ref>@JaxMcCleary2887 Tweet on twitter.com</ref>