The ship was originally designed as a light courier by the Undock Unlimited corporation, which it was for the next dozen years under the name “Persei”, until the blueprints were purchased by The Great Star Republic Security Service in 4623. The leadership felt that the ship had the potential to become something more than just high-speed transport.

Under the direction of Swartfarn Bert, a Doctor of Technology, the ship’s engine reactor and on-board electronic equipment complex were radically redesigned. Essentially all that remained of the old ship was the hull and engines, which were also subsequently boosted. An improved invisibility generator was chosen as a special module.

The “Persei-8” is now a dual-purpose ship. Still partially capable of carrying cargo, the ship is used to deliver ammunition and other critical supplies to combat sectors, and is often part of convoy security. The commanders of many pirate squadrons, who believed that the escorting “Persei-8” transports carried no weapons and posed no threat, made their last mistake by attacking these tacklers. Among other things, the ship has excelled in long-range expeditions to the frontiers of known space and scientific missions.

Currently, The Great Star Republic is providing “Persei-8” blueprints to the UMC forces for production in small batches. In the hands of mercenaries, this tackler is particularly dangerous, as it has a first-class weapon and suppression system, allowing it to fight not only light interceptors, but also ships of equal and higher weight categories.

The “UMC archives: Phantom frontier” event

All pilots who can complete all stages of the “UMC archives: Phantom frontier” event will be able to assemble a new ship for free! The offer is limited in time and will be available until March 12.

Pilots, the “UMC archives: Phantom frontier” event will be held in one stage. There are 30 levels in the stage. Only the owners of a special Pass will be able to unlock all levels. But the first and every fifth level will be available to all pilots.

To get a reward, you need to unlock the necessary level. In order to get access to the next reward, you need to complete all the previous levels. You can join the stage at any time when the stage is available.

The event will last for one month. During the entire period, all pilots will be able to earn a special game currency in battles — Xenochips.

• Xenochips can be obtained for completing any tasks as an additional reward.
• Xenochips are introduced into the game for a limited time and after the end of the event will be removed from the game and from the accounts of the pilots. We recommend that you have time to spend xenochips before the end of the event!
• Xenochips can be spent to receive special rewards during the event.

UMC archives: Phantom frontier. Special bundles and rewards

To get access to all the rewards, pilots need to purchase the “Phantom frontier” pass. The pass can be purchased in the official store of the project.

Special pack “Phantom frontier”

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3353970/Star_Conflict__Phantom_frontier/

This pack includes:

• Access to additional rewards in the event “Phantom frontier”;
• Upon receiving the pack, the next level is immediately opened and all the rewards of the open levels are available;
• 7 days of premium license.

Special pack “Phantom frontier (Deluxe edition)”

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3353980/Star_Conflict__Phantom_frontier_Deluxe_edition/

A special version of the “Phantom frontier” pass. The pass can be purchased in the official store of the project.

This pack includes:

• Access to additional rewards in the event “Phantom frontier”.
• Upon receiving the pack, the next 15 levels are immediately opened and all the rewards of the open levels are available.
• 30 days of premium license.

Event rewards

Rank 16 Federation tackler “Persei-8”

“Persei-8” is the latest tackler ship developed by the Great Star Republic. It poses a particular threat to interceptors and performs well both in combat and on long expeditions. The UMC currently acquires small batches of these tacklers, mainly to fight pirates.

Part of the ship “Persei-8”

• Used for production of the ship “Persei-8”

Unique weapon “Long-distance minelayer”

• Fires a guided missile along a laser beam. After the missile explodes, it leaves behind a minefield that is active for some time.

Special module “Express delivery”

• Upon activation, the ship is ready to land on a surface. As soon as the ship approaches a suitable surface, it will automatically land on it and cover itself with a camouflage shield. Upon reactivation, the ship will undock from the surface and leave behind an object of such mass that all enemy ships will start to pull towards it.

Active module “Hypno-beam ‘Toad’”

• Aims a beam in the direction of the ship’s weapons. Enemies caught in the beam lose half their speed and are pulled towards the ship.

Unique engine modifier “‘Circe’ engines”

• Increases speed and maneuverability.

Unique capacitor modifier “Weapon booster ‘Black jack’”

• Increases weapon rate of fire by reducing energy capacity.

New packs “Star Conflict: Persei-8”

Pilots! New packs “Star Conflict: Persei-8” and “Star Conflict: Persei-8. Deluxe edition” are available in the official project store. The packs will be available for a limited time until March 12. The ship will be available without time limit.

Star Conflict: Persei-8. Deluxe edition

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3353920/Star_Conflict__Persei8_Deluxe_edition/

This pack includes:

• Rank 16 Federation tackler “Persei-8”
• Unique weapon “Long-distance minelayer”
• Active module “Hypno-beam ‘Toad’”
• Unique portrait “Lia Cohen”

Additionally, the pilot receives:

• 10% bonus to credits gain for 90 days
• “Wood grain” colouring
• “Good boy” decor

Additionally, the pilot receives the modules:

• Unique engine modifier — “Circe” engines
• Unique capacitor modifier — Weapon booster “Black jack”
• Engine modifier “Tetroxide injector”
• Engine modifier “Catalyst injector”
• Capacitor modifier “Iridium heatsink”
• Shield modifier “Energy recuperation system”
• Hull modifier “Lightweight hull”
• Hull modifier “Regenerative coating”
• CPU modifier “Enhanced scanner”

Special bonus for everyone who buys the bundle — Premium license for 90 days!

Star Conflict: Persei-8

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3353910/Star_Conflict__Persei8/

This pack includes:

• Rank 16 Federation tackler “Persei-8”
• Unique weapon “Long-distance minelayer”
• Active module “Hypno-beam ‘Toad’”
• Unique portrait “Lia Cohen”

Special bonus for everyone who buys the bundle — Premium license for 30 days!

Miscellaneous

• Reduced the maximum duration of the “Temple of Last Hope” mission by 30 minutes.
• Improved a number of in-game texts and descriptions.