Do not ping anyone to review your submission, it will be processed when possible. If your submission is not processed within 48 hours, you are allowed to contact a staff member about it.
The proof has to be a screenshot, or a video, and has to clearly show the interceptor death explosion, the "bond received" message and other parts of ship UI such as the Ship Health and Radar.
Weapons listed below are not valid for any rank submissions, this is due to balance issues or the weapons being no longer available to obtain. Individual ranks may have additional restrictions on weapons that can be used so please check carefully to avoid disappointment.
Speed runs are timed using the in-game clock. Timer starts at the first frame of damage occurring and ends when the bond popup occurs. As such, the in-game clock must be visible when the first shot is fired, as well as when the bond pops up.
Every journey has a beginning. The basic rank for those who were able to read the rules. For security purposes, members of this rank have some posting limitations and cannot join the in-game squadron.
Teamwork makes the dream work.
Low start, high goals.
The first step towards mastery of AX combat. This rank has some small benefits to it, like being able to embed links and attach files. Events and operations may require this rank to be allowed to participate. Members of this rank can apply for the in-game squadron (details in the #about channel).
First proper challenge for a wing.
A major step-up in difficulty.
Less is also not always more.
Penultimate step towards the mastery of solo AX combat.
Getting closer to the top.
Not for the faint of heart. This rank requires a continuous video recording of at least 2 last hearts as proof, though the full recording is preferable.
An exceptionally challenging achievement where you must demonstrate mastership over all aspects of AX combat.
Achieve all of the following ranks!
Notes: Leaving the instance to repair/rearm is NOT allowed. To be eligible for the rank, you must survive the fight, and remain in the instance, start to finish; should one or more CMDRs die, the remaining CMDRs are still eligible to finish the fight and claim the rank (if they manage.)
Let your skill, not your ship, carry you
Note: Pre-engineered modules do NOT count as unengineered (and thus are not allowed); the latter includes the modified guardian weapons, which explicitly are not allowed. Unmodified guardian weapons and guardian modules (incl. PD, PP, GHRP, GMRP, GSRP) are allowed. Premium ammo is allowed (though not required to do the fight.).
Outnumbered, but never outgunned.
Destroy any combination of Interceptors worth at least 6 points solo (alone), in one fight, where:
Getting help from a second pilot to create the Multigoid instance is allowed for this challenge as long as that pilot leaves the instance before the Thargoids are engaged!
One Shot, One Kill.
No mod-cons!
Snake Eater is intended to simulate the state of AX combat in its early days before the discovery of the Guardians and the development of Advanced/Enhanced AX weaponry. Its restrictions are very strict as the intention is to limit the CMDR to modules that were available at the time. With the advent of the Thargoid War, new modules relevant to AX are being released often. The below list may not be exhaustive. If in doubt, please ask a Mentor or Staff.
lose HUD, gain skill.
HUD must be turned off or external camera enabled before the first shot is fired, and it must remain that way until after the Interceptor has exploded. Bond popup and Ship Radar are not required for this rank.
Float like a butterfly, sting like a Gauss Cannon.
Fast and furious.
Awarded to pilots who can achieve a solo Medusa kill in under one of the following time requirements:
Applications to be submitted using the /speedrun command in any channel. Strictly no gibbing.
For those who push the boundaries of the possible.
This will require you to choose a ship and kill enough Thargoids in a single fight to earn a score equal to, or greater than, the requirement for that specific ship.
Achieving peak performance.
Check out the Leaderboards.
For those who go beyond. This rank is a true test of a pilot's abilities, based on a composite ammo usage, total damage taken, and time taken scale. Use a Chieftain and any combination of Gauss cannons to defeat a Medusa.
More details about how this rank works Here
Check out the Leaderboards.
Passing on the knowledge.
Celebrating Contribution.
Seen it all, done it all. Requires obtaining:
Champions above all. Awarded to those who excel in competitive events and races.
Herding cats is hard, even for them.
Those of old will not be forgotten.
Dropping meta-alloys? Seriously?
Even in a galaxy full of dangerous xenos, man is still the most devious foe.
A journey into unknown.
In dedication to the legend.
Commander John Jameson can be considered the first AX hunter. He fought during the First Thargoid War and played an instrumental role in ending it, saving uncountable lives. Some may wish to undertake a pilgrimage of sorts, to the place of his demise and discover the story first-hand. For this rank we require you to bring an Guardian Relic, a Thargoid Link, and a Damaged Escape Pod to John Jameson's crash site and provide a screenshot of all of them laid out next to his ship.
Proven supporter of the Anti-Xeno Initiative's efforts to maintain a foothold in the frontlines of the Thargoid-Human war. Complete 100 missions for the Anti-Xeno Initiative or Xeno Research Group minor faction within 30 days. Requires verified Inara account. Before carrying out the missions, please contact Staff for guidance and check #standing-bgs-orders.
Requirements: Complete a Spec-Ops mission with another BGS Operator or Staff Member. Only available to Anti-Xeno Initiative In-Game Squadron members. Awarded by Overseer level approval only. Prerequisites: @BGS Loyalist
Defending the Xeno?! Conspirators are known Thargoid allies, and have severely restricted access to our server. Given to pilots who engage AX pilots partaking in AX activities. (You cannot request this rank). Conspirators have a chance to redeem themselves by performing a new Thargoid kill of their current highest solo rank (or a Cyclops if they have no rank).
Forging alliances. Ambassadors are representatives/leaders of other player groups who wish to engage in diplomacy with AXI.
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