Operation: Red Sky

SPECIAL EVENT # 6
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Introduction

Operation: Red Sky is the 6th Special Event to be presented in War Commander.
In most cases Commanders are challenged to complete increasingly more difficult objectives against one or more Rogue Factions. With the successful completion of each objective in the allotted time the Player is awarded with special Event Experience Points (eXP) which they may in turn use to unlock Special Event Prizes in the Event Shop.
The Event Format for each Special Event may vary, see below for more information.

Event Information

GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION
EVENT STARTS	Aug 23, 2012	Operation: Red Sky
EVENT ENDS	Aug 27, 2012
EVENT NUMBER	6	23 Days since last Special Event
EVENT CLASS	Attack	Attack Event Bases while protecting against defending Aircraft.
ANTAGONIST	Sickle Syndicate	Commanded By :Sasha Kalashnikov
EVENT DURATION	99 hrs	All players will have 99 hours to play
EVENT PROGRESSION	None	A Player may attack as many Event Bases as they wish, time allowing.
eXP SYSTEM	eXP for Damage	Players are awared XP for any Damage caused to Event Bases.
BONUS eXP	No	There is NO Bonus System in this Event.
PLAYER ASSISTANCE	No	Players only are awarded eXP for Damage they cause to Event Bases.
NOTABLE EVENT FEATURES	Defensive Aircraft	Varying amounts and type of Aircraft deployed against the Player in Event Bases.
	eXP For Damage	Players are awared XP for any Damage caused to Event Bases as it is done.

New Event Prizes

NEW EVENT PRIZE
UNIT	eXP AMOUNT REACHED	UNLOCKING REQUIREMENTS	CLASSIFICATION
Kondor	3,850 xp	Raptor	Aircraft
R.U.B.I. Model	Top 20 Players on Leaderboard	NONE	Physical Prize

PRIZE ON HOLD

Hellfire  •  Elite Hellfire

Event HUD

EVENT HUD  ( T )
PRE-EVENT	EVENT UNDERWAY	POST-EVENT
Countdown to Start	Time, Wave, XP & Bonus Info	USE IT OR LOSE IT

Detailed Play Information

• Attack Waves :
  • Special Event Base - For each Attack Wave the Player may choose their target from 5 different levels of Sickle Syndicate Event Bases.
  • Event Base Choices - There are 5 Levels of Event Bases : Level 10, 15, 20, 25 & 30.
  • Successful Attack - An attack on a Special Event Base is considered successful when the base as sustained any amount of Destruction.
  • Unlimited Attacks - The Player may start and stop an attack on a Special Event Base as many times as necessary.
• Ending of a Special Event :
  • A Special Event ends in 1 of 3 ways:
    1. The Official Event Clock expires.
    2. The Player reaches a Wave in which they can no longer field units to successfully complete a Event Base.
    3. The Player successfully earns enough eXP to Unlock all the Event Prizes.

Notable Event Features

SPAWNING DEFENSIVE AIRCRAFT ( Edit ) : The Sickle Syndicate deploys Aircraft in their Event Bases during attacks by the Player. The Type, Level, frequency and Number of Aircraft deployed is dependent on the Player's total amount of eXP at the time of the attack. The Defensive Aircraft are deployed at different intervals during an attack on an Event Base. The Defensive Aircraft will aggressively attack any Ground Units as they are deployed into the attack by the Player. The Defensive Aircraft first appear once the Player has reached 500xp.

EVENT EXPERIENCE POINTS FOR DAMAGE ( Edit ) : Players earn eXP for Damage they deal to Sickle Syndicate Event Bases. eXP is awarded for Damage done to Defenses Structures such as Gun Turrets and Mortar Towers. eXP is awarded for Damage done to Defensive Units in the base. Does not include Last Stand Defenders eXP is awarded for Damage done to other Buildings in the base at a reduced rate. The Experience Points are immediately add to the Players total as the damage is done without ending the attack. The Bonus Wings at the conclusion of the attack displays the total eXP earned in that attack.

Event Shop

Event Experience Points (eXP)

The Player is awarded eXP for all Damage done to Event Base Buildings and Units during the Event. These points may be tracked by the Player in the Event Panel located above the Mission Panel while both on the World Map and in the Player's Base.

Special Event Prizes

The Event Shop may only be accessed while inside the Player's Base. As the Player acquires eXP, they may at any time during and up to 48 hours after the end of the Event, choose to spend all or a portion of their eXP on one or more of the newly introduced Special Event Prizes in the Event Shop. Also available in the Event Shop are all the past Special Event Prizes excluding any Removed or Locked. The Event Shop is displays all Event Prizes available during the Event : Unowned & Owned - Shows all current and available past Special Event Prizes not currently unlocked by the Player along with all Special Event Prizes available for the current Event that the Player has already unlocked.

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Use It Or Lose It

Following the conclusion of the Special Event : The Event Shop will remain open for 48 Hours. Any unused eXP at the time the Event Shop closes will be lost. If a Player has no remaining eXP at the end of the Event the Event Shop will close immediately

Event Base Layouts

SICKLE SYNDICATE - LEVEL 10 LEVEL LAYOUT 10 # 1 10 # 2 10 # 1 10 # 4

SICKLE SYNDICATE - LEVEL 15 LEVEL LAYOUT 15 # 1 15 # 2 15 # 1 15 # 4

SICKLE SYNDICATE - LEVEL 20 LEVEL LAYOUT 20 # 1 20 # 2 20 # 1 20 # 4

SICKLE SYNDICATE - LEVEL 25 LEVEL LAYOUT 25 # 1 25 # 2 25 # 3 25 # 4

SICKLE SYNDICATE - LEVEL 30 LEVEL LAYOUT 30 # 1 30 # 2 30 # 3 30 # 4

Additional Information

• Operation: Red Sky ....

Trivia

Event Firsts & Records

• Special Event Firsts :
  • First Special Event to award XP based on Damage - Operation: Red Sky
  • First and only Special Event with Ramping Difficulty - Operation: Red Sky
  • First and only Special Event with non-Drone Silo Defending Air Units - Operation: Red Sky
  • First and only Special Event with Physical Prize awarded - Operation: Red Sky
  • First Special Event to have staggered Start & End Times - Operation: Red Sky
  • First Special Event with a Global Leaderboard - Operation: Red Sky
  • First Special Event with the Use It Or Lose It 48 hour Post Event Spending Limit - Operation: Red Sky
• Event Shop Firsts :
  • Fist Special Event to utilize the new Event Shop - Operation: Red Sky
  • Fist Special Event to have more than 2 prizes available in the Event Shop - Total 8 Prizes / Operation: Red Sky
  • Fist Special Event offer both a new prize and past event prizes in the Event Shop - The Kondor & 7 Previous Prizes / Operation: Red Sky
  • Fist Special Event offer the Player a choice in prizes they receive - Operation: Red Sky
  • Fist Special Event with past event prizes On Hold - The Hellfire & Elite Hellfire  / Operation: Red Sky
  • Fist Special Event offer a Physical Prize to the Top 20 Players - R.U.B.I._Model / Operation: Red Sky

External Links

• R.U.B.I.'s Facebook : Operation: Red Sky - (Official) - Event Page.
• Kixeye Forum ( 08/16/12 ) : Operation: Red Sky -- The Countdown Begins - (Official) - Early Information.
• Kixeye Forum ( 08/24/12 ) : Operation: Red Sky - It's LIVE!! - (Official) - Main Event Thread.
• Kixeye Forum ( 08/24/12 ) : Operation: Red Sky -- How to get XP and convert it into prizes - (Official) - Event Shop Info.
• Kixeye Forum ( 08/15/12 ) : Operation: Red Sky -- The bonus prize! - (Official) - R.U.B.I. Statue Info.
• Kixeye Forum ( 08/24/12 ) : Operation: Red Sky -- 24 hour numbers - (Official) - Prize Info after 24h.
• Kixeye Forum ( 09/01/12 ) : Operation: Red Sky - Top 20 prize update - (Official) - R.U.B.I. Model Prize Info.
• Kixeye Forum ( 08/21/12 ) : Question About the Exp for the Operation Red Sky - - See Thread Title.
• Kixeye Forum ( 08/24/12 ) : Event Tactic: Aircraft Baiting - - See Thread Title.
• Kixeye Forum ( 08/23/12 ) : Operation: Red Sky, too hard for low level players? - - Info on Defensive Air.
• Kixeye Forum ( 08/24/12 ) : Op: Red Sky -- Buffing the Kondor! - (Official) - Kondor Stat Adjustments.

Quotes

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“	The Sickle Syndicate is at it again! Satellite imagery indicates they've begun aggressive expansion all over the map. While intel is still hazy, it seems they've been hard at work on some sort of massive aircraft. We'll have to be prepared to stop them before we're in serious danger. Can we count on you, Commander?	”
	— Event Announcement #1

“	I have new intel! Former leader Sergey Kalashnikov was overthrown by his power-hungry daughter, Sasha. She's attempting worldwide Syndicate supremacy through the air. She was instrumental in developing the Kondor - a colossal bomber capable of unspeakable damage. Operation: Red Sky begins August 23 - are your ready?	”
	— Event Announcement #2

“	Sasha Kalashnikov is out for blood! Prepare your troops, Commander. Get ready to attack all Sickle Syndicate bases in sight. But be prepared, they will be ready for war! Recent intel shows not only countless troops but also aircraft defenders that will meet you on these bases. Grab your gun, Commander, Operation: Red Sky begins tomorrow.	”
	— Event Announcement #3

“	It's time to strike, Commander. It's your mission to destroy as many Syndicate bases as possible. Remember when you attack these bases the Sickle Syndicate will be fighting back from the air and the ground. Wipe Kalashnikov's army off the map and the Kondor will be yours. Best of luck!	”
	— Event Announcement #4 - Start

“	The Sickle Syndicate is developing a colossal bomber capable of unspeakable damage. Further Sickle Syndicatge Airfield expansion would put this aircraft within striking distance of the entire World Map. Will you join the fight on August 23?	”
	— Event Email Announcement #1

“	Recent intel shows countless waves of Sickle Syndicate troops and Aircraft resistance preparing for battle. Let's lock and load. Operation: Red Sky begins tomorrow.	”
	— Event Email Announcement #2

“	You've proven you're a force on the battlefield, Commander. It's unfortunate I have to crush you. My father was weak for being defeated, but I will still avenge him.	”
	— Periodic Message #?

“	I had expected some amount of resistance, but what I've seen so far is pathetic. Our pilots love target practice, so if you persist in this foolishness there will be nothing left of you but scrap.	”
	— Periodic Message #?

“	Your attacks are a mere annoyance. You'll never outlast our expert pilots. They can fly circles around anything you throw at them and will reduce your army to smoldering rubble.	”
	— Periodic Message #3 - 1,400 xp mark

“	The Sickle Syndicate cannot be stopped! Say your prayers, Commander. Our Air Force is the greatest military power the world has ever known. You will soon feel the crushing power of our wrath.	”
	— Periodic Message #4 - 2,000 xp mark

“	In previous events you get points for fully destroying a base, this had 3 problems Someone could come in and ninja the points after you end your first attack People could take out defenses and leave the base for a low level player to clean up, giving low level players a weapon that is too powerful for their level, messing with the balance of the game If you did a lot of damage but ran out of time or units you lost out on the points So in this event we wised up and now award points on damage done to the base and the units in it, giving more points for defenses and units and less points for other buildings. It is possible for you to take out all defenses and leave the buildings for a friend but you will get the majority of the points available and they will get relativity very little. This also means that if you go in and do a lot of damage then run out of time or someone ninjas you then you have not lost out completely.	”
	— Dave Scott - Co-Founder of Kixeye [src]

Gallery - Event Features

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eXP for Damge

Leaderboard

Gallery - Event Messages

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Event Message 1
7 Day Countdown

Event Message 2
3 Day Countdown

Event Message 3
24 hr Countdown

Event Message 4
Event Start

Event Message 5
24 hr Remaining

Event Message 6
Event End

Gallery - Misc

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Email Announcement 1

Email Announcement 2

Periodic Message
( ? eXP )

Periodic Message
( ? eXP )

Periodic Message
( ? eXP )

Periodic Message
( 1,400 eXP )

Periodic Message
( 2,000 eXP )

Event Base Complete

Event Wallpaper
1920 x 1080

Facebook Header Bar

Gallery - Event Prizes

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Kondor

R.U.B.I. Model

Event Shop Complete
( 10 Prizes )

Event Shop
Bonus Prize

Video

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