The 2955 Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) Day 1 highlights include War Bond discounts favoring ships like the Spirit C1, Cutlass Steel, and Mole, while some ships face upcoming price increases, making it a strategic time to buy. New smaller ships lack War Bond discounts, prompting advice for careful CCU planning, with additional event items like armor sets available but overall modest deals so far.
The 2955 Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) has officially started, marking SIG’s biggest annual money-making event. This year’s referral rewards include a flashy outfit and a pistol for the recruit, while the referrer receives a Staritten-themed Dragonfly, though it only comes with 10 years of insurance rather than Lifetime Insurance (LTI). The video then dives into the first round of War Bond CCUs (Cross-Chassis Upgrades), highlighting the best options for discounts. For instance, the Spirit C1 is favored over the 350R and Raft for the Shiv tier due to its frequent War Bond discounts historically. Similarly, the Cutlass Steel is recommended over the Entures for the Meteor tier because of its better discount history.
Moving on to more expensive ships, the Stinger offers a $25 discount with the Vanguard Sentinel and Asperia Blade as choices, though neither has had many recent War Bond discounts, making them less attractive. The Paladin tier clearly favors the Mole due to its frequent War Bond appearances, making it an easy recommendation. The Perseus has seen a significant price jump since its release, now offering a $100 discount on War Bonds, which is substantially higher than previous discounts. However, this means prospective buyers should have secured earlier War Bond deals for better value, as the current options are less favorable.
The video also discusses speculation around upcoming price increases for certain ships like the Raft, Hull B, Hull A, and the Railen concept ship. These ships will see their prices raised after the current event, making it the last chance to purchase them at the current rates. The Railen’s price increase confirms it won’t be released during the IAE, contrary to some speculation. The presenter advises players interested in these ships to consider buying non-War Bond CCUs now to capitalize on potential future price hikes, which could increase their value.
A notable observation is that new smaller ships priced around $60, like the Salvation salvage ship, are not receiving War Bond discounts, indicating a threshold below which War Bond CCUs may no longer be offered. This shift suggests players should carefully plan their CCU chains, especially when starting with lower-priced ships, as discounts are more common at higher price points, such as with the Cutlass Black or Freelancer. For newcomers, the recommendation is to start with reliable ships like the Titan or Cutlass Black game packs that offer Lifetime Insurance and solid baseline value.
Finally, the video touches on additional items available during the event, such as new armor sets like the Dust Devil and AES armor, which may appeal to collectors. The Galaxy add-ons are noted to be quite expensive, suggesting players might prefer to acquire them in-game later. Overall, the event is off to a slow start with modest discounts and some price increases, but there is hope for better deals in the coming days of the expo. The presenter encourages viewers to stay tuned and plan their purchases carefully to maximize value during this year’s IAE.