Following the release of patch 3.17.2, CIG presents us this brand new event.
Know your enemy!
Nine Tails
In the lore of StarCitizenthem Nine Tails coalesce into a relatively unknown criminal organization. However, it is proven, through many high-profile incidents in the ‘verse, that they are ever willing to further their cause with terrifying violence.
These hackers have been in the Stanton system since 2938. The heavily armed outlaw gang now controls the space station GRIM HEX officially abandoned near Yelawhere they wreak havoc.
The enemy is on Orison, the CDF asks you for reinforcement
Join the Civil Defense Force (CDF) under the operational leadership of SAIC Rowena Dulli who served with distinction in the US NavyUEE as a logistics officer until she was drafted into the Marines. Since she joined theAdvocacyshe quickly rose through the ranks as a proven investigator and field agent.
This civilian militia is tasked with enlisting freelancers to help neutralize significant threats to UEE systems.
Rowena has therefore volunteered to take over as attaché to the CDF in 2948 and will lead this operation from Headquarters.Orison.
What is the response plan to the Nine Tails’ intrusion into Orison’s Inspiration Park?
Editor’s note: The modus operandi described later in this article is a creation of Cloud Imperium Games and is in no way based on the author’s past experience.
NB: The steps below follow the recommended route through the mission. However, you can tackle it any way you want.
The Nine Tails outlaws have taken over Inspiration Park, a network of platforms that Crusader uses for VIP sales. Your main objective is to return control of the airspace to Crusader Security by disabling the main “Identify Friend or Foe Inverter” IFFI which is a system that identifies allies from enemies for anti-aircraft turrets.
- First, open your mobiGlas.
- Open Contact Manager.
- Select the “General” tab, followed by the priority mission “End Nine Tails Occupation” to Orison.
Then team up with your friends and head to Orison, Crusader! The success of your mission will not be based on over-equipment from the start, luck will lead you immediately to a whole range of weapons on the ground left by previous victims and the loot on the spot will be your best assistants.
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Finally, make sure your spawn point is saved to Orison General Hospital in the Cloudview Center.
The transport shuttles are located at the Crusader Industries showroom in the Cloudview Center. Go ahead and take the elevator to the roof (“roof”) then board a shuttle to begin the mission.
Once there, you will have to go through several platforms to neutralize each Nine Tails lieutenant. In addition to the main IFFI unit which is your focus, each platform has a local IFFI. Thus, until they are deactivated, you can only travel by shuttle or through the ships available in this area. And be careful – each platform has deadly anti-aircraft defenses and patrolling Nine Tails ships.
The Nine Tails’ commander, Mendo Ren, holds the access codes to disable the main IFFI. However, he will only engage in combat when all of his lieutenants have been neutralized.
Your first destination is Solanki Platform, a commercial residence for visiting VIPs. Board the shuttle from the roof of the Crusader Showroom and head to Solanki.
Taking control of the dock will be difficult, as the Nine Tails are fiercely defending the shuttle station. If you are injured, search the buildings – medical beds are available in the gymnasium to heal wounds of level 3 and below, as well as relieve more serious ailments.
Eliminate Nine Tails Lieutenant Remy Kettle before heading to Brushwood Platform.
Brushwood Platform is primarily used to demonstrate commercial and civilian vessels to the private sector. Crusader has, however, authorized the CDF to commandeer any ships it needs to reclaim Inspiration Park.
But before you can advance to the Hartmoore Platform, you must defeat Nine Tails Lieutenant Devin Marcus. Each enemy officer carries codes that can be used to open locked containers to obtain special equipment. Search the buildings for food, medical supplies, and ammo before heading to the next platform.
The Hartmoore platform is used to showcase starships to the military, security companies, and planetary law enforcement. This means that the platform is full of military equipment! Eliminate the Nine Tails air defense to allow the CDF to regain control of the airspace.
And, as with the other platforms, take out Nine Tails Lt. Nolan Acker to collect his access codes.
Don’t forget to activate the shuttle connection to the Solanki platform to move faster.
Now things get even more dangerous, as the administration center can only be reached by ship. Prepare for a combat drop and break through the Nine Tails’ defenses and their anti-aircraft turrets. Expect brutal resistance on the ground. Lt. Art Kelvin is one of the toughest fighters of these shameless bandits.
You can rely on armored transport and air-to-ground heavy fighters.
It’s finally time for you and the surviving volunteers to face Nine Tails Commander Mendo Ren in the final battle!
Storm the cargo barge moored at the administration center, neutralize the resistance and collect the access codes!
Next, you’ll need to find the IFFI in a maze of containers and disable the no-fly zone around Inspiration Park. Until then, your friends can fly their own ships into the area and help evacuate the remaining players.
Cheer ! You’ve ended the Nine Tails’ occupation of Orison!
A legitimate and generous mission reward (180k aUEC + bonuses) and loot rare, acquired throughout the siege in Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.2.waiting for you.
