Planet Calypso News

Entropia Universe Video Tutorials

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:05:42 GMT

From today, Entropia Universe will start launching episodes of different video tutorials, which will guide newcomers getting around in Entropia Universe. These videos will show everything from movement, hunting, mining and crafting, to taking on assignments, leaping into space and entering other planets.

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EBN: COLOSSAL FEFFOX SPOTTED

Sat, 04 May 2013 07:32:02 GMT

Jermaine Johansson: “We interrupt tonight’s broadcast to bring you news of numerous sightings of huge Feffox like beasts near Feffox nest sites on Eudoria.

CDF urges all colonists to pick up arms and join the fight to eradicate these colossal beasts.

EBN has tried to reach Xenobiologist Charles Marvin for a comment.”

Colossal Feffox sighted at the following locations:

North of Nymphtown - 88076, 79382
East of Boreas - 75764, 67011
South east of Fort Argus - 79976, 92800
North of Fort Fury - 67795, 78419
Treasure Island - 36943, 52642 and 37418, 52282

EBN: FEFFOX TOXIN DEPLOYED - CALYPSIANS REJOICE AS FEFFOX INFESTATION IS CONTAINED

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:18:34 GMT

Jermaine Johansson: “You’re watching Entropia Breaking News. I’m your host, Jermaine Johansson.

Today’s top story: Xenobiologist Charles Marvin, renowned scientist who accidentally unleashed the Feffox on Calypso, has finally emerged after saving the colony from certain destruction by creating the Feffox toxin. CJ Weave joins us from secret location for an exclusive interview with the hero of the day. CJ?”

CJ Weave: “Thanks, Jermaine. I am here with the man who caused, and ended, the Feffox threat. Some call him a murderer, others call him a hero - Now, it’s time to hear his side of the story.”

Xenobiologist Charles Marvin: “Murderer? I’m most definitely a hero, a- a champion of Calypso, if you will. Hatching the Egg was a democratic decision and a communal effort - I was simply doing my duty as a citizen of Calypso. Creating the toxin, thus defeating the Feffox... now that... that was all me.”

CJ: “We were told that the Egg hatching would the dawn of a new era for Calypso. Instead, we got a massacre.”

Charles Marvin: “Well, I don’t think I used those exact words, but hatching the Feffox was indeed a great triumph. For science. We now know much more about the Feffox than we did before it hatched. How to exterminate them, mostly.”

CJ: “So Calypsians can at least take solace in the fact that the Feffox nightmare is hopefully over?”

Charles Marvin: “Hopefully? Read my lips: the Feffox is no longer a threat to Calypso. That’s a promise. Nothing bad, will ever happen again, Feffox-wise. Ever.

Thanks to me.”

CJ: “Thank you, professor. For the interview. Back to you at the station.”

Jermaine: “Well, folks, I don’t know about you, but to me it feels great knowing that we can put this whole thing behind us, now that the Feffox are gone, forever.

Probably.

In other news, the Imperial Zoological Scouts - uh, the real Imperial Zoological Scouts, this time - have reported sightings of strange, gigantic animal footprints near [spawn locations]. More on this story tomorrow. Stay tuned.”

Feffox Mayhem Results

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:26:46 GMT

The Feffox Mayhem event was a big success, with over one million of the ferocious creatures slain by brave colonists trying to contain the horde. The Imperial Zoological Scouts wishes to extend its gratitude to those colonists who assisted in collecting over 400,000 Feffox Sacs that will be invaluable in researching a scientific solution to the Feffox infestation.

Until such a solution has been developed, the existing Feffox Nests remain a hazard to all Calypsians. Hunters are encouraged to continue their efforts at keeping the Feffox population under control while IZS scientists work feverishly analyzing the Feffox sacs.

Congratulations to all the prize winners!

Prize Winners

Place - Avatar Name - Points - Prize

1st - Warants Skalman Skalmansson - 11384 - Chronicle Harness TEN Edition (M) + Modified Hedoc Mayhem
2nd - Angel Shadow Heart - 10831 - Chronicle Arm Guards (F) TEN Edition + Improved Hedoc Mayhem
3rd - Shawn Thark Columbo - 9565 - Chronicle Shin Guards (M) TEN Edition + Adjusted Hedoc Mayhem
4th - Stoikow Stoikow Mudorow - 8669 - Chronicle Foot Guards (F) TEN Edition + CalyTrek CR Spirit Mk.II TEN Edition
5th - liddle red gunzy ridinghood - 8549 - MacMahon Vengeance + 2 x Calypso Land Deeds
6th - Scott DoctorH Joel - 8407 - DOA Slugstorm + Calypso Land Deed
7th - zoran drhegi kenth - 8146 - Omegaton M83 Predator + Calypso Land Deed
8th - Jabez JAG Groove - 8091 - Emik Enigma L4 + Calypso Land Deed
9th - Diosa Daemon Watamaraka - 8008 - Arsonistic Chip III TEN Edition + Calypso Land Deed
10th - John Killer Pureheart - 7992 - CalyTrek CR Spirit Mk.II TEN Edition + Calypso Land Deed
11th - jellyfish jelly fish - 7575 - Castorian Xeno-Dagger Scratcher + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
12th - Ida Idiz zzz - 7569 - Genesis ArcSpark + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
13th - Angel Angelion Shad - 7495 - Calypso Land Deed + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
14th - david manic goliath - 7352 - CalyTrek CR Spirit Mk.I + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
15th - Neo The Famous Trader Sharp - 7046 - Isis Project Zero-Three + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
16th - Laban Laban Mann - 7020 - Omegaton Igni L1000 + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
17th - Gemini Gem Heart - 6962 - EWE LC-100 Frontier + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
18th - Syrinx Syri Pureheart - 6865 - Kilic Rex + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
19th - Lady Nova Blue - 6716 - CalyTrek CR Spirit Mk.II TEN Edition + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
20th - rogerriver68 river river - 6632 - Calypso Land Deed
30th - cobran cobran ss - 5654 - Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
40th - Don Chelms Helms - 5281 - Calypso Land Deed
50th - Maxine maxi Evans - 4808 - CalyTrek CR Spirit Mk.II TEN Edition
60th - Rune Belgarion Haugen - 4630 - 6 x Armor Plating Mark. 10A (L) TEN Edition
70th - Mo Mo Irons - 4297 - Paladin Harness (M) TEN Edition
80th - Kai Shadow BlackWolf - 4104 - Paladin Shin Guards (M) TEN Edition
90th - Robert Lophophoria Wulff - 3928 - Paladin Arm Guards (F) TEN Edition
100th - Girts Smilgs Niedra - 3831 - Paladin Foot Guards (F) TEN Edition + CalyTrek CR Spirit Mk.I

Final Standings

Place - Avatar Name - Points (Prize winners in bold)

1 - Warants Skalman Skalmansson - 11384
2 - Angel Shadow Heart - 10831
3 - Shawn Thark Columbo - 9565
4 - Stoikow Stoikow Mudorow - 8669
5 - liddle red gunzy ridinghood - 8549
6 - Scott DoctorH Joel - 8407
7 - zoran drhegi kenth - 8146
8 - Jabez JAG Groove - 8091
9 - Diosa Daemon Watamaraka - 8008
10 - John Killer Pureheart - 7992
11 - jellyfish jelly fish - 7575
12 - Ida Idiz zzz - 7569
13 - Angel Angelion Shad - 7495
14 - david manic goliath - 7352
15 - Neo The Famous Trader Sharp - 7046
16 - Laban Laban Mann - 7020
17 - Gemini Gem Heart - 6962
18 - Syrinx Syri Pureheart - 6865
19 - Lady Nova Blue - 6716
20 - rogerriver68 river river - 6632
21 - Snake Slither Hellfire - 6614
22 - Cerb Hulk Beris - 6428
23 - James Jimmy Stryker - 6388
24 - Tommy Gotta Gun - 6064
25 - Lady Nadie Hawke - 5920
26 - Сергей Котег Жиряков - 5917
27 - Joker Poker Uber Smoker - 5896
28 - Karmic Karmic Nature - 5773
29 - Jeanette Jeanni Lundquist - 5675
30 - cobran cobran ss - 5654
31 - Siim SanSiim Ots - 5632
32 - Tony TwoToes Taglia - 5578
33 - Arkely Gloria Glory - 5484
34 - Steffan Savage Bellator - 5474
35 - Henrik Bengha Bengtsson - 5472
36 - sweraiszir raiszir sweden - 5430
37 - Talania Tal Indigo - 5394
38 - TheRock Animalcommander RockY - 5359
39 - Sunsout Tacotuesday Gunsout - 5358
40 - Don Chelms Helms - 5281
41 - overtime luck nicolas - 5249
42 - Jack Combo Nikis - 5106
43 - Aadu dRifteR Asi - 4979
44 - mikael nobbe norberg - 4966
45 - funkyfishy bangfap lootswirlie - 4932
46 - Thorb Focus Galleck - 4926
47 - Rattler Llama Simpsons - 4902
48 - Tiffany Sky captain Smith - 4897
49 - Trinity Trin Jam - 4825
50 - Maxine maxi Evans - 4808
51 - Tonny TcooL Svan - 4792
52 - Chuck Jarrdhead Wholrey - 4790
53 - Jo De Laguibolle - 4779
54 - one crappy player - 4724
55 - Nguyen NLNFOREVER Nhung - 4704
56 - Michael geats Platzgummer - 4680
57 - Simon Sim Templar - 4677
58 - Ron Ronny Kovich - 4645
59 - Kassandra Blackwidow Draconis - 4642
60 - Rune Belgarion Haugen - 4630
61 - Qing-jao Rei Fei-tzu - 4622
62 - Adrian Zamolxe Dacianus - 4602
63 - Luri UncleMo Nightshade - 4540
64 - Jimmy Xpl0jd Volten - 4538
65 - sir lance lancelot - 4521
66 - Parker Parker Van Helsing - 4436
67 - Patrick FEZ Tyler - 4428
68 - Tomas NoX Paslaptis - 4385
69 - Agis Agis Mckracken - 4351
70 - Mo Mo Irons - 4297
71 - Karyn Kary Haussman - 4266
72 - Jenna Braxhona Jameson - 4258
73 - Sky LiquidSky SkyWalker - 4226
74 - Valuk Valuk Karantanski - 4204
75 - Mista Jagwarr Flayer - 4183
76 - Max Hing Hinkus - 4166
77 - Jenna Star Mercury - 4144
78 - Florian Vlooe Fischer - 4120
79 - Filip Wixe Lehnert - 4118
80 - Kai Shadow BlackWolf - 4104
81 - jonchardru scooby yortsednkees - 4058
82 - Zenith Zen Cool - 4050
83 - Tony T-Man Coop - 4021
84 - Joao Executioner Fidalgo - 4020
85 - Major Gravity Force - 4004
86 - Joe Lucky Wish - 3958
87 - Savya Savya Sweetwater - 3954
88 - Helene Helena Fra - 3938
89 - liliang baoshen liliang - 3938
90 - Robert Lophophoria Wulff - 3928
91 - Gabriela Faradeen Newton - 3922
92 - Andrey InvisibleAndre Junior - 3912
93 - Silas Nikopol Diegaeth - 3908
94 - Grey Grey Ilieco - 3894
95 - Brumle Brumle Hunter - 3887
96 - Tarjan Armin Arrakis - 3877
97 - Filip f3f18 Andersson - 3855
98 - hypnotica trance blain - 3849
99 - Kamonpach BKK Empress - 3842
100 - Girts Smilgs Niedra - 3831

Event Statistics

Feffox Creatures Killed

Feffox Hatchling - 178173
Feffox Young - 415983
Feffox Mature - 329731
Feffox Old - 71520
Feffox Provider - 86286
Feffox Guardian - 47688
Feffox Dominant - 8138
Feffox Alpha - 14505
Feffox Old Alpha - 5188
Feffox Prowler - 787
Feffox Stalker - 3778
Feffox Marauder - 1644
Feffox Slayer - 579
Total - 1,164,000

Feffox Sacs Retrieved

Rotten Feffox Sac - 337301
Sickly Feffox Sac - 36408
Damaged Feffox Sac - 17710
Healthy Feffox Sac - 9176
Mature Feffox Sac - 4156
Fully Developed Feffox Sac - 2173
Twin Feffox Sac - 225
Mutated Feffox Sac - 82
Total - 407231

www.onrpg.com reviews Planet Calypso

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:49:00 GMT

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Known Issue in Feffox Nests

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:41:31 GMT

A sound related issue has been confirmed that can cause client crashes in the Feffox Nest instances. A fix for this issue will be implemented in the next client update. In the meanwhile, a temporary workaround is to click on the Tools icon on the client loader, and tick the checkboxes beside Disable Sounds and Disable Streaming Audio before loggin in when planning to enter the Feffox Nest instances.

Feffox Mayhem

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:58:11 GMT

Jermaine Johansson: “We interrupt tonight’s broadcast of bla bla bla to bring you a shocking report on the developments at the CDF’s top-secret Egg Hatching Facility. CJ Weave joins us live from the scene. CJ?”

CJ Weave: “Th-thanks Jermaine. I am here... in what I was told would be the site of a modern day miracle, but what is now the scene of a massacre. Bodies everywhere. CDF soldiers... Scientists... Reporters...

The Egg hatched. The creature that emerged from the egg killed everyone in its path and escaped from the Hatching Facility. Xenobiologist Charles Marvin and Dr Wilson are missing, though their bodies were not found among the casualties.”

Jermaine Johansson: “Could you describe the creature for our viewers?”

CJ Weave: “I didn’t see it myself, but I heard it described as... uh... a Feffoid-like Atrox? Atroxoid Feffoid? Some of the surviving scientists were heard referring to the creature as the “Feffox”, but I’m not sure if there is a scientific basis for that or if it was just based on its peculiar appearance.”

Jermaine Johansson: “Right. Thank you, CJ.

One would imagine that a new, exotic creature would be a welcome sight for Calypso’s many hunters, but the situation is more dire than anyone could have expected.
The Feffox are reproducing and spreading at an alarming rate. Already, four different Feffox nests have been discovered on Eudoria.

The Governor has tasked the CDF with clearing out the Feffox nests and stopping the propagation of this dangerous new species. The Omegaton corporation was contracted to drill points of entry into the nests. CDF personnel were slaughtered to such an extent that the local revival systems briefly failed. Omegaton is happy to report that the new Omegaton Groundhog drill worked perfectly. “Omegaton - We build it, you use it.”

... What? I see. Alright.

It appears that the studio has received a transmission from the... Imperial Zoological Scouts. Yes. The Imperial Zoological Scouts have a... plan to stop the spread of the Feffox, but it will require the help of Calypso’s hunters.

Hunters who wish to volunteer for this mission should contact the IZS representative in Boreas. Due to the highly dangerous work involved, the IZS are offering some very valuable rewards in exchange for assistance in acquiring the samples required for their plan for the Feffox.

Wow! If only I still had my trusty old Opalo. And all of my limbs. Oh well. Full details on the plan are coming up right away. Happy hunting, Calypsians!”

Feffox Mayhem Event Details

Description
Four Feffox Nests have been located on the Eudoria continent, at the following locations:

Western Feffox Nest - 65905, 79456 (Low maturity)
Southern Feffox Nest - 74090, 67588 (Low-mid maturity)
Eastern Feffox Nest - 88283, 78559 (Mid-high maturity)
Northern Feffox Nest - 81269, 92576 (High maturity)

In an effort to try to limit the reproduction rate of the dangerous new species, IZS scientists require biological samples from the Feffox nests, primarily in the form of reproductive sacs.

A large number of such samples are required, and the following point reward system has been offered for those assisting in the retrieval of Feffox Sacs:

Rotten Feffox Sac (1 point)
Sickly Feffox Sac (5 points)
Damaged Feffox Sac (10 points)
Healthy Feffox Sac (20 points)
Mature Feffox Sac (50 points)
Fully Developed Feffox Sac (100 points)
Twin Feffox Sac (500 points)
Mutated Feffox Sac (1000 points)

Recovered Feffox Sacs should be submitted to the IZS representative located at Boreas Outpost (74364 x 67360, Eudoria).

Event Times
Monday April 15, 16:00:00 UTC - Sunday April 28, 23:59:59.

***VERY IMPORTANT*** Be sure to turn in any recovered Feffox Sacs to the mission NPC before the event ends! Any Sacs remaining after the event end time will not be including in your final event score.

Event Prizes

1st Place - Chronicle Harness TEN Edition (M) + Modified Hedoc Mayhem
2nd Place - Chronicle Arm Guards (F) TEN Edition + Improved Hedoc Mayhem
3rd Place - Chronicle Shin Guards (M) TEN Edition + Adjusted Hedoc Mayhem
4th Place - Chronicle Foot Guards (F) TEN Edition + CalyTrek CR Spirit Mk.II TEN Edition
5th Place - MacMahon Vengeance + 2 x Calypso Land Deeds
6th Place - DOA Slugstorm + Calypso Land Deed
7th Place - Omegaton M83 Predator + Calypso Land Deed
8th Place - Emik Enigma L4 + Calypso Land Deed
9th Place - Arsonistic Chip III TEN Edition + Calypso Land Deed
10th Place - CalyTrek CR Spirit Mk.II TEN Edition + Calypso Land Deed
11th Place - Castorian Xeno-Dagger Scratcher + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
12th Place - Genesis ArcSpark + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
13th Place - Calypso Land Deed + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
14th Place - CalyTrek CR Spirit Mk.I + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
15th Place - Isis Project Zero-Three + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
16th Place - Omegaton Igni L1000 + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
17th Place - EWE LC-100 Frontier + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
18th Place - Kilic Rex + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
19th Place - CalyTrek CR Spirit Mk.II TEN Edition + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
20th Place - Calypso Land Deed
30th Place - Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
40th Place - Calypso Land Deed
50th Place - CalyTrek CR Spirit Mk.II TEN Edition
60th Place - 6 x Armor Plating Mark. 10A (L) TEN Edition
70th Place - Paladin Harness (M) TEN Edition
80th Place - Paladin Shin Guards (M) TEN Edition
90th Place - Paladin Arm Guards (F) TEN Edition
100th Place - Paladin Foot Guards (F) TEN Edition + CalyTrek CR Spirit Mk.I

Rules & Notes
Each participant is limited to a maximum of 40 hours in the Feffox Nest event instances. This 40 hour limit applies to combined time in any of the Feffox Nest instances, not each individual nest. Event participants must keep track of their time spent in the event instances, since the current instance system unfortunately does not track time spent across multiple login/instance sessions.

This event is intended for solo hunters of all skill and gear levels. Any attempts at abusing team mechanics or any other Entropia Universe systems or features in order to gain an unfair advantage over other participants will be grounds for disqualification from the event, forfeiture of any prizes, and possible sanctions imposed on one’s Entropia Universe account.

Do not abandon the mission! If you abandon the mission for any reason, either intentionally or accidentally, all points earned up to that point will be lost forever. Support cannot and will not restore points for abandoned missions, regardless of the situation.

Happy Hunting!

EBN: The Egg has been recovered

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:24:54 GMT

Jermaine Johansson: “You’re watching Entropia Breaking News. I’m your host, Jermaine Johansson.

Today’s top story: The Egg has been recovered and moved to a classified safe location. It is expected to hatch very soon.

CJ Weave joins us from the classified location. CJ?”

CJ Weave: “Thanks, Jermaine. I am at a heavily guarded CDF black site, where the Egg has just arrived from the scene of the battle with the RX units. I will, once again, be keeping you updated until the Egg has hatched.

I am joined by Xenobiologist Charles Marvin’s assistant, Dr Wilson, and CDF Ground Forces Commander de Souza. Dr Wilson, what can you tell us? Is the Egg alright?”

Dr Wilson: “The Egg has just been put into the new incubator that was built with the parts collected by colonists. All its vital signs are normal and it does not appear to have been tampered with. Tiny cracks are already starting to appear in the shell, and from what we can tell they were not caused by external trauma.”

CJ Weave: “So when can we expect it to hatch? What can we expect to come out of the Egg?”

Dr Wilson: “It could be days, or just hours. Any time now. Whatever comes out, the Egg hatching will be the dawn of a new era on Calypso, Dr. Marvin assures us.”

CJ Weave: “General, as the person responsible for the “rescue operation” of the Egg, this must be a thrilling moment for you. How does it feel to have played such a pivotal part in what will be “the dawn of a new era on Calypso?”

Brigadier General de Souza: “Are you serious? Just hatch the damn thing so my men can stop babysitting and get back to fighting the invasion.”

Dr Wilson: “Commander, you don’t understand-”

Brigadier General de Souza: “No, doctor, YOU don’t underst-”

Xenobiologist Charles Marvin: “I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY! General, the work done in here, by my team, outweighs all that you and your soldiers are doing out on the surface. The robots invaded to get the Egg. The RX violated the truce to get the Egg. There is only one way we can end this invasion - by hatching the Egg. And when it does, it will be absolutely marvellous.”

Brigadier General de Souza: “By that logic, we might as well destroy the Egg and be done with it.”

Charles Marvin: “Commander! Need I call the Governor again?”

Brigadier General de Souza: “Listen, you-”

CJ Weave: “Speaking of the RX, commander: some have voiced concerns that going after all RX because of the actions of a few is only going to open up a new conflict for no good reason.”

Brigadier General de Souza: “If we see a robot, do we ask it if it personally has killed Calypsians before we destroy it? No. How is destroying an RX any different from destroying a robot?”

CJ Weave: “What about those who say that these RX might not even be the same RX that have coexisted peacefully with us here on Calypso?”

Brigadier General de Souza: “That is a lie. A dangerous rumour that you should not be perpetuating. Look - The RX have murdered CDF personnel. Stolen the property of Calypsians. Plotted with the robots against us. The events of the last few weeks show just how vulnerable we are to attacks from the RX. None of us will be safe until all RX on Calypso are dealt with - and they will be dealt with.”

CJ Weave: “Very well. Thank you, commander.”

Jermain Johansson: “...
Hrm. Alright, thrilling stuff. We’re going to take a short break for some messages from our sponsor, the Chikara corporation - but be sure to stay tuned for the conclusion of this mystery several years in the making. You don’t want to miss this “dawn of a new era”.”

EBN: RX UNIT OMEGA AND THE EGG LOCATED - FINAL SHOWDOWN THIS SUNDAY

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:46:52 GMT

Jermain Johansson: “You’re watching Entropia Breaking News. I’m your host, Jermaine Johansson.

Today’s top story:

Spatial units collected from the destroyed RX units of type “Alpha” have lead the CDF to the whereabouts of the RX unit known as “Omega”. The Egg is believed to be with the Omega.

CDF Ground Forces Commander Brigadier General Yevgeny de Souza released the following statement:”

Voice of Brigadier General Yevgeny de Souza: “It’s time to end this. This Sunday, between 18:00-19:00 UTC, the final RX on Calypso will be destroyed, and the Egg will be recovered.

Whoever lands the killing blow on an RX unit will be rewarded with the following:

RX Unit Bounty Rewards

RX Unit Omega - RX OpTac x1 Harness (M) or (F) + Armor Plating Mark.10C TEN Edition

RX Unit Alpha - Armor Plating Mark.10C TEN Edition + CalyTrek CR Spirit MK.III RX Edition (L) + Isis LC-35 RX Edition (L)

RX Unit Beta 242 Armor Plating Mark.10C TEN Edition (L) + CalyTrek CR Spirit MK.III RX Edition (L) + Isis LC-35 RX Edition (L)

RX Unit Beta - CalyTrek CR Spirit MK.III RX Edition (L) + Isis LC-35 RX Edition (L)

RX slayers will have their rewards placed in their inventories after the fight is over.

Stay tuned for more details.

End transmission.”

Spring Mayhem Event Teaser

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:24:13 GMT

Description
An exciting Spring Mayhem event related to the ongoing Egg storyline will begin on April 15th at 16:00:00 UTC and will continue until April 28, 23:59:59 UTC.

Similar to Merry Mayhem, the event will consist of four (solo) instances, each with creatures of varying difficulty. The instance portals will not require keys, allowing each participant to enter as often and for as long as they wish.

Rather than scoring mission points for each creature killed as in Merry Mayhem, participants will compete by collecting special event tokens found exclusively in the event creature loots. These non-tradable event tokens exist in various point values (1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 points), and must be turned in to the mission NPC before the end of the event to be counted in your final event score. Prize winners will be determined by total mission points earned during the event period.

Full details of the event including the locations of the mission NPC and instance portals will be announced on Monday, April 15.

Prizes

1st Place - Chronicle Harness TEN Edition (M) + Modified Hedoc Mayhem
2nd Place - Chronicle Arm Guards (F) TEN Edition + Improved Hedoc Mayhem
3rd Place - Chronicle Shin Guards (M) TEN Edition + Adjusted Hedoc Mayhem
4th Place - Chronicle Foot Guards (F) TEN Edition + CalyTrek CR Spirit Mk.II TEN Edition
5th Place - MacMahon Vengeance + 2 x Calypso Land Deeds
6th Place - DOA Slugstorm + Calypso Land Deed
7th Place - Omegaton M83 Predator + Calypso Land Deed
8th Place - Emik Enigma L4 + Calypso Land Deed
9th Place - Arsonistic Chip III TEN Edition + Calypso Land Deed
10th Place - CalyTrek CR Spirit Mk.II TEN Edition + Calypso Land Deed
11th Place - Castorian Xeno-Dagger Scratcher + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
12th Place - Genesis ArcSpark + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
13th Place - Calypso Land Deed + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
14th Place - CalyTrek CR Spirit Mk.I + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
15th Place - Isis Project Zero-Three + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
16th Place - Omegaton Igni L1000 + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
17th Place - EWE LC-100 Frontier + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
18th Place - Kilic Rex + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
19th Place - CalyTrek CR Spirit Mk.II TEN Edition + Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
20th Place - Calypso Land Deed
30th Place - Armor Plating Mark. 10A TEN Edition
40th Place - Calypso Land Deed
50th Place - CalyTrek CR Spirit Mk.II TEN Edition
60th Place - 6 x Armor Plating Mark. 10A (L) TEN Edition
70th Place - Paladin Harness (M) TEN Edition
80th Place - Paladin Shin Guards (M) TEN Edition
90th Place - Paladin Arm Guards (F) TEN Edition
100th Place - Paladin Foot Guards (F) TEN Edition + CalyTrek CR Spirit Mk.I

CDF PRIORITY ALERT:

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:07:45 GMT

CDF PRIORITY ALERT: RX activity in the contaminated zone has ceased. Those brave colonists who scored killing blows on the RX Units will receive their rewards tomorrow. Prizes will be placed in each avatar’s carried inventory.

EBN: RX SPOTTED IN EUDORIA CONTAMINATED ZONE

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:57:39 GMT

Jermain Johansson: “You’re watching Entropia Breaking News. I’m your host, Jermaine Johansson.

Today’s top story:

RX units have once again been sighted by CDF scouts; this time, in Eudoria’s contaminated zone.

CDF Ground Forces Commander Brigadier General Yevgeny de Souza released the following statement:”

Voice of Brigadier General Yevgeny de Souza: “Over the last few days, CDF Scouts have reported regular sightings of RX units mining Pyrite rich areas of the contaminated zone in Eudoria.

The Governor has issued another warrant. Any colonist who lands the killing strike or shot on an RX unit will be rewarded by the CDF. The following rewards will be handed out, depending on the type of RX unit destroyed:

RX Unit Bounty Rewards

RX Unit Alpha - Armor Plating Mark.10C TEN Edition + CalyTrek CR Spirit MK.III RX Edition (L) + Isis LC-35 RX Edition (L)

RX Unit Beta 242 Armor Plating Mark.10C TEN Edition (L) + CalyTrek CR Spirit MK.III RX Edition (L) + Isis LC-35 RX Edition (L)

RX Unit Beta - CalyTrek CR Spirit MK.III RX Edition (L) + Isis LC-35 RX Edition (L)

Any resources that the RX carry on them may be looted, but be warned - the CDF will not venture into the contaminated zone. The contaminated zone is lawless, in practice. We will not be there to protect you.

End transmission.”

Jermaine Johansson: “EBN has received an anonymous tip that there is a newly built fort in the contaminated zone near Camp Echidna. The RX have been seen dropping off and picking up supplies there, and the pattern of their activity suggests they will be there again tomorrow around 18:00 UTC Wednesday.

All brave bounty hunters are advised to be sure to stash their goods before entering this zone as it is inhabited by treacherous bandits.

Stay tuned for more details.

EBN: RX CRUSHED AT FORT ARGUS PVP ZONE

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 17:38:33 GMT

“Jermain Johansson: You’re watching Entropia Breaking News. I’m your host, Jermaine Johansson.

Today, the PVP area at Fort Argus became the scene of a massacre, as man fought man-machine, with man emerging as the victor.

All those who risked their life in the battle are owed a great debt of gratitude from all Calypsians, but the following colonists were rewarded for landing the killing strike or shot on an RX unit:

Haylie DuoDuo Xu (Destroyed the RX Unit Alpha)

Princess Nika Paun

Viginti Jacobite Tres

Tas r0ound Tadas

Adam Nebu Jackyll

Uniqu3 Uniqu3 Hunter

Henxy Rose AngelHenx

Princess Nika Paun

Mark Slim Shady Hellahard

Tomas NoX Paslaptis

gurra uglykidjoe aktersnurra

Jenna Star Mercury

Andrey InvisibleAndre Junior

Kayla Mystique Sinclair

James Bling Cash

Cerb Hulk Beris

Avatara Light X-tra

Zaphod Zappen Beeblebrox

Ruchnik Batiskaf KZ

The Egg is still missing, and the orange-clad “female” RX unit, codenamed Omega, who can be seen in the surveillance tape from Treasure Island Castle, is still at large.”

EBN: RX SPOTTED IN NORTHERN EUDORIA

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:45:53 GMT

Jermaine Johansson: “You’re watching Entropia Breaking News. I’m your host, Jermaine Johansson.

The CDF released a statement today about a very important development in the hunt for the RX and the Egg. Let’s listen.

Voice of Brigadier General Yevgeny de Souza: “Earlier today, CDF Scouts spotted what appeared to be RX units. We know for sure that these aren’t colonists wearing RX armor, as the “female” RX clad in orange armor was sighted.

The Scouts held back, as they could not engage the RX on their own. Tomorrow, Saturday, between 1 PM and 2PM UTC, the CDF will make a concentrated effort to find and destroy the RX. Any colonist who manages to land the killing blow on one of the RX units will be rewarded.

The rewards are as follows:

RX Unit Bounty Rewards

RX Unit Alpha - Armor Plating Mark.10C TEN Edition + CalyTrek CR Spirit MK.III RX Edition (L) + Isis LC-35 RX Edition (L)

RX Unit Beta 242 - Armor Plating Mark.10C TEN Edition (L) + CalyTrek CR Spirit MK.III RX Edition (L) + Isis LC-35 RX Edition (L)

RX Unit Beta - CalyTrek CR Spirit MK.III RX Edition (L) + Isis LC-35 RX Edition (L)

More detailed instructions will be released on Planet Calypso closer to the time of the attack.

End transmission.”

Jermaine: “There you have it, folks. It’s time to show those metal-clad demons what Calypsians are made of - the time being between 13:00-14:00 UTC on Saturday.”

Moon auction ended - Congratulations, Akoz!

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:13:32 GMT

MindArk would like to congratulate Entropia Universe participant Modified Akoz Power, for placing the winning bid of 1 500 000 PED for the new moon, and on becoming the new moon’s operator.

The MindArk development team is thrilled to work with a long time Entropia Universe participant in the development of the new moon. MindArk has already contacted Akoz, in order to get started on design and development plans for the moon.

The moon estate is expected to be released late in Q2 or Q3 of 2013.

You can read more about the Moon and the sale here:

http://www.entropiauniverse.com/bulletin/buzz/2013/03/01/Newly-Discovered-Moon-to-be-Auctioned.xml;

http://www.entropiauniverse.com/entropia-universe/announcements/moon/

http://www.entropiauniverse.com/bulletin/buzz/2013/03/05/Moon-Estate-FAQ.xml

MindArk is looking forward to a long and productive relationship with the moon’s operator.

- MindArk

EBN: THE CDF NEEDS YOU TO HELP CRACK THE CODE

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:14:07 GMT

Jermaine Johansson: “You’re watching Entropia Breaking News. I’m your host, Jermaine Johansson.

Today’s top story: Decrypting the Encrypted Spatial Units.

Yesterday, CDF Ground Forces Commander Brigadier General de Souza joined us to ask the colony for help in finding robot spatial units, which would lead us to the whereabouts of the RX. Since then, several spatial units have been handed in to the CDF.

Now, the CDF has issued a statement saying that they need our help to decipher the code in the spatial units. Time is of the essence, so every able-brained colonist is needed. The following data has been extracted from the found spatial units:

ENCRYPTED SPATIAL UNIT ALPHA & BETA

1 1 0.2857 1 0.8571, 1 1.8 1 1 2.25

HJOQU, IMQVC

WARNING: ENCRYPTION FAILED

PROTOCOL ALPHA

CTR. COORD: 784MISSINGNO, 819MISSINGNO

RADIUS: 1152

ABORT PROTOCOL

PROTOCOL BETA

90 DEGREES, 1ST QUADRANT

DISTANCE MULTIPLE: 8

EXECUTE PROTOCOL

ENCRYPTED SPATIAL UNIT OMEGA

7 9 0 625 32, 8 64 64 16 3125

(EFADB) + B, (GGCAD) + A

WARNING: ENCRYPTION FAILED

PROTOCOL ALPHA

PATROL PERIMETER

1st COORDINATE - FOURTH QUADRANT – 30 DEGREES

2nd COORDINATE – THIRD QUADRANT – 60 DEGREES

END AT INTERSECT

EXECUTE PROTOCOL

Yikes. That’s more than this reporter can handle. Let’s hope that someone out there can figure it out. It’s about time we pay the RX a visit. Get cracking!”

EBN: Raiders of the stolen Egg

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:18:21 GMT

Jermaine Johansson: “You’re watching Entropia Breaking News. I’m your host, Jermaine Johansson. Our regular program has been cancelled in order to bring you a statement from CDF Ground Forces Commander, Brigadier General Yevgeny de Souza. Commander?”

Yevgeny de Souza: “CDF intelligence ops have, together with Calypso’s top experts on robots, developed a plan to find the RX and the Egg.

The key lies in the spatial unit, a component of the robot brain.

The spatial unit stores locations, directions, as well as various protocols related to movement, such as patrol routes. We therefore believe that if the robots have a plan for where to take the Egg, we should be able to find clues in the spatial unit.”

Jermaine: “How can our viewers help?”

Yevgeny de Souza: “They can help by getting us the spatial units. Spatial units have been found on all known robot models, so destroy all the robots you can and loot their spatial units. Spatial units shall be handed in to CDF personnel. Any colonists who hands in a spatial unit will be rewarded with one pair of RX OpTac x1 Gloves.

A CDF soldier will be stationed at Fort Troy to accept both spatial units and incubator parts, and hand out rewards.”

Jermaine: “Thank you, commander. Anything you would like to add before you go?”

Yevgeny de Souza: “Yes. Some incubator parts are still missing. Incubator parts have been recovered when mining, hunting and crafting. There appears to be no pattern in how they were found. Hand in incubator parts to Private Cooper to receive a reward.”

Jermaine: “Commander, before you go: what can you tell us about the objects that are approaching Calypso? Are they like the others that hit Calypso last week?”

Yevgeny de Souza: “What objects?”

Jermaine: “Huge, spherical objects are approaching Calypso from space. They’re big, and they’re fast. We can actually see them with our naked eyes from here at Exodus Space Station. By my estimation they will reach Calypso tomorrow. Has the CDF not detected the objects?”

Yevgeny de Souza: “...

I’m needed elsewhere.

End transmission.”

Jermaine: “Commander? Huh. Interesting.

Well, folks, all I can say is that this reporter certainly envies you who are planetside, who get to fight for our homeworld - and have a chance to get your hands on some of that sweet-looking RX armor!

Happy hunting. Tell ‘em Jermaine sent ya!”

Encrypted Spatial Units Rewards
Encrypted Spatial Unit Alpha - RX OpTac x1 Gloves (M) or (F)
Encrypted Spatial Unit Beta - RX OpTac x1 Gloves (M) or (F)
Encrypted Spatial Unit Omega - RX OpTac x1 Gloves (M) or (F)

Hand in Encrypted Spatial Units and/or incubator parts to Private Cooper at Fort Troy (coordinates: 80534,68309) to receive your reward.

EBN: The Egg Heist

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:26:15 GMT

Jermaine Johansson:

“You’re watching Entropia Breaking News. I’m your host, Jermaine Johansson.

Today’s top story: The Egg has been stolen. We go immediately to Treasure Island Castle, where CJ Weave is reporting live from the scene of the crime. CJ?”

CJ Weave: “Thanks, Jermaine. I am here at Treasure Island Castle with Xenobiologist Charles Marvin’s assistant, Dr. Wilson, as the Xenobiologist himself is too distraught to be interviewed. Dr. Wilson, we’ve all seen the shocking footage from the surveillance cameras. What can you tell us? Do you know what has happened to the Egg?”

Dr Wilson: “All we know is that it’s alive, and still on Calypso.The tracking signal is scrambled by some kind of interference, so we can’t pinpoint its exact location.”

Jermaine: “I’m going to have to cut you off there, CJ, as the studio is receiving a call from CDF Eudoria HQ. Hello? To whom am I speaking?”

Yevgeny de Souza: “This is the voice of CDF Ground Forces Commander, Brigadier General Yevgeny de Souza.

The CDF has analyzed the scene of the heist, and the surveillance video. The patterns of the electromagnetic interference in the video, coupled with a single piece of armor found at Treasure Island Castle, has lead us to the conclusion that we are in fact dealing with humanoid robots.”

Jermaine: “RX units?”

Yevgeny de Souza: “…

Do you know of any other kind of humanoid robots?

Calypso’s top virtuologists and robotologists are working day and night to find a way to track down-”

Charles Marvin: “Wilson, tell them about the incubator!”

Dr Wilson: “Uh... Yes, professor... When the thieves took the Egg, they broke the incubator holding it. The Egg must be retrieved, but if we don’t repair the incubator or make a new one, the Egg will still die.”

Charles Marvin: “You have to help us, commander! This is your fault! Remember what the governor said!”

Jermaine Johansson: “Are you still with us, commander?”

Yevgeny de Souza: “… Let’s talk about this in private, professor.”

Charles Marvin: “You must allocate manpower to get us the incubator parts! The Egg must be of even greater importance than we could have imagined. You must not let it die, commander!”

Yevgeny de Souza: “We don’t HAVE the manpower. We are already wasting resources by looking for the damn Egg. Calypso is facing an invasion of unprecedented scale, and you want me to-

….

Yes, sir. Understood. Will do.

...

Right. As the CDF can not spare the manpower to secure the incubator parts, the governor calls on all able-bodied colonists to help find them. Any colonists who hands in an incubator part will be rewarded by the CDF. The location at which the incubator parts can be handed in will be disclosed in the coming days.

Among the rewards will be... various armor parts that were reverse engineered by the CDF from the single piece of RX armor left behind at Treasure Island. The complete list of rewards will follow after this broadcast.”

CJ Weave: “Professor, how does one find an incubator part?”

Charles Marvin: “Incubator parts can be found when hunting, mining, or crafting. So manufacture one, dig one out of the ground, or kill someone or something and take theirs! It doesn’t matter, just get us the incubator parts!”

Yevgeny de Souza: “May I PLEASE finish now?

I have a war to win.

Experts are trying to figure out a way to find the RX, and the Egg. We don’t yet know why the RX broke the truce, nor why they are collaborating with the robots. Colonists are urged to remain vigilant, as the RX could be hiding among us. Any suspicious behavior should be reported to the CDF.

End transmission.”

Jermaine: “Well, there you have it, folks. Interesting stuff. Wouldn’t mind getting my hands on some of that RX armor myself. You’re probably going to attract a lot of accidental blue on blue in it though... But you probably wouldn’t even notice it if you’re wearing that armor. Wow! Happy hunting!”

Rewards For Incubator Parts

Crafting

Corrupt Fuel Pump Blueprint - 1000 PED Metal Residue

Mining

Damaged Splicing Detector - Modified Genesis Star Excavator

Damaged Feedback Panel - Adjusted Genesis Star Excavator

Damaged Fuel Pump - Adjusted Chikara Refiner

Hunting

Worn Feedback Panel - RX OpTac x1 Foot Guards (M) or (F)

Worn Splicing Detector - RX OpTac x1 Helmet (M) or (F)

Worn Fuel Pump - RX OpTac x1 Shin Guards (M) or (F)

Mint Feedback Panel - RX OpTac x1 Thigh Guards (M) or (F)

Mint Splicing Detector - RX OpTac x1 Harness (M) or (F)

Mint Fuel Pump - RX OpTac x1 Arm Guards (M) or (F)

RX OpTac x1 Armor combat simulation test results

Stats:

Durability - 4400

Penetration - 44

Impact - 47

Burn - 47

Cut - 11

Shrapnel - 21

Electric - 12

The CDF representative (to whom you hand in an incubator part to receive a reward) and his location will be disclosed at a later date. Those handing in Corrupt Fuel Pump Blueprints must contact support to receive their reward.

EBN: Incident at Treasure Island

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:18:27 GMT

Jermaine Johansson:

“We interrupt tonight’s broadcast of Knee deep in twisted metal - Life in the CDF to bring you these breaking news.

Just hours ago, an incident at Treasure Island Castle was caught by surveillance cameras. EBN has received a copy of the tape. Let’s watch.

Treasure Island Surveillance Camera

EBN is trying to reach Brigadier General de Souza and Xenobiologist Charles Marvin for comments. We will keep our viewers updated as more information comes in. Any tips from the public are welcome.

Knee deep in twisted metal will continue after these messages from our sponsor, the Genesis Star corporation.”

EBN: Update on the Invasion

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:52:36 GMT

Jermaine Johansson: “You’re watching Entropia Breaking News. I’m your host, Jermaine Johansson.

Why did the robots attack Treasure Island? Did the RX know about the “Vanguard”? What role, if any, does the Egg play in the robot invasion?

Tonight, CDF Ground Forces Commander, Brigadier General Yevgeny de Souza, joins us to answer these questions and more.

Commander, about the invasion - how are we doing?”

Yevgeny de Souza: “‘We’ are holding fast, but just barely. The efforts of volunteer colonists have bought us some time to mobilize reserves and recall forces from expeditionary missions to fight the invasion. Also, the forces and assets that were moved to Amethera after the attack on Treasure Island will be moved back to Eudoria.

Jermaine: “What about Treasure Island? What about the Egg? This whole thing started with an attack on Treasure Island.”

Yevgeny: “The robots have shown no interest in Treasure Island, or any other part of Amethera, since the main invasion began. Our theory is that the attack on Treasure Island was simply a feint, intended to force us to move forces to Amethera, thus weakening our positions on Eudoria.”

Jermaine: “Some high profile colonists insist that the robots are here to destroy the Egg. What do you say to those people?”

Yevgeny: “… As I’ve told the Xenobiologist on numerous occasions, the Egg was only worth protecting because the robots appeared to show an interest in it. As they no longer show an interest the Egg, there is no longer any reason to protect it.

Look - we have never faced an invasion like this before. The very survival of our colony is at stake. The idea that we would set aside vital assets to protect an egg, when every man and woman is needed to fight the invasion, is ludicrous.”

Jermaine: “Speaking of the Egg, an incident at Treasure Island involving a CDF soldier and the Egg was caught on tape by EBN crew.

The RX tell a CDF soldier about a new robot weapon - days later, the Vanguard appears. Were the RX trying to warn us? To help us?”

Yevgeny: “First of all, we have no reason to actually believe that the soldier in that video was in contact with the RX. It’s not like the robots introducing a new unit during an invasion is unheard of. Anyone could have guessed that. The soldier is currently undergoing a full psychiatric evaluation.

Secondly, if the RX were in contact with the soldier in question, they also convinced, blackmailed or brainwashed him to destroy the Egg. The RX may be neutral, but they are still robots. We’ll deal with them after we’ve dealt with the invasion.”

Jermaine: “… Alright, thank you.. Anything you would like to say to our viewers?”

Yevgeny: “Yes. Recalling troops from Amethera and mobilizing reserves will only do so much. We still need all the help we can get. Colonists who want to volunteer should check the CDF bulletin and contact CDF personnel for more information.”

Jermaine: “Thanks for joining us, Commander.

Up next: A special on the Vanguard, titled “Fancy footwork - How to survive an encounter with a Vanguard”, right after these messages from our sponsor, the Chikara corporation.”