Daniel Raymond from Ray’s Guide provides an overview of Invictus Launch Week (ILW), highlighting key events, new ship releases, and the schedule from May 15th to 27th, including testing opportunities and special activities like Drake Defense Con. He also discusses the sale details, upcoming ships such as the Asgard and Guardian, and ongoing giveaways, encouraging viewers to participate and stay engaged with the event.
In the video, Daniel Raymond from Ray’s Guide discusses the upcoming Invictus Launch Week (ILW) event, which is expected to take place from May 15th to 27th. The event will feature the release of version 4.1.1, currently in open PTU, with display halls open for testing. He predicts that the update will remain in testing until just before ILW begins, allowing players to see new ships such as the Starlancer Attack, which was previously detailed at Sizzen Con. The event will run for 13 days, following a pattern of vendor rotations every two days, interspersed with special events like Drake Defense Con, and culminating in a finale where ships and deals will be available again.
Raymond highlights a change in the traditional Idris tour, which in past years traveled around Stanton. This year, the Idris will be stationary, docked at the topmost floor of Art Corp Tower, with a special dock level for testers to verify its invulnerability. The rest of the show will be held at the Bevik Convention Center, accessible via the Hover Bus from Area 18 transit station, with specific routes to the Spaceport, Bevik, First Bev, and Riker Spaceport. He notes that Drake Defense Con will likely take place at Riker Spaceport rather than Bevik, following previous patterns. The event will also feature a freefly segment and new missions aimed at combat pilots, which serve as both training exercises and potential recruitment tests, ending with a tease about the possibility of Squadron 42.
The discussion then shifts to the sale itself, emphasizing that players can approach ILW casually—just to check out ships without the pressure to buy. Many ships are available with in-game currency or rentals, and only one ship per player can be flown at a time. The sale begins with the availability of an LTI (Lifetime Insurance) token for an inexpensive ship, likely the military version of the Atlas or Atlas Geo, which will be popular among fleet builders. Other ships will come with 10-year insurance, but the LTI token’s rarity and shininess make it highly desirable. Raymond anticipates the introduction of new ships like the Asgard, a medium-sized drop ship designed to carry mechs, and a missile-equipped Guardian variant, both expected to be highly sought after.
He also mentions the potential inclusion of a Command Rover, although its exact function remains unknown. The Rover might be a valuable addition if it fits the theme of the event and offers unique gameplay features. Raymond plans to do ship of the day coverage during ILW but notes that later in the event, there may be fewer new ships to showcase as most will already have been revealed. He concludes by promoting the ongoing giveaways, including a ship contest for members, a Starlander Max giveaway, and a channel growth contest offering a choice of ships like the Arta or the Big Boxar. Participants can enter by subscribing and commenting with the secret word, which is the starting day of ILW.
Finally, Raymond encourages viewers to participate in the contests and stay engaged with the event. He reminds everyone that the ILW will kick off on the day of the week the event starts, tying into the secret word for the giveaway. He wraps up by wishing viewers safe travels in the verse, encouraging them to keep it real, and promising more coverage and updates as the event unfolds. The overall tone is informative and enthusiastic, aimed at preparing the community for the upcoming launch week and its exciting new content.