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Star Citizen Fleet Week 2956 Expo Preview - SPOILER WARNING!
2 min read6 May 2026
TL;DR
BoredGamer takes an early behind-the-scenes walkthrough of Star Citizen's Fleet Week 2956 event, branded this year as Drake Defense Con in alpha 4.8 PTU. The video previews ships, vehicles, and hall layouts before branding and assets are fully loaded, giving viewers a spoiler-filled first look ahead of the May 14th live event.
Key points
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Fleet Week 2956 is themed as Drake Defense Con, centered on 'everyday heroes' with a large focus on Drake Interplanetary ships and new releases
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New ships previewed include the Drake Pitbull (small, heavily armed, quantum drive status unknown) and the Origin M80 heavy fighter, which CIG pre-emptively revealed to get ahead of leaks
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Notable ships on display include the Perseus, F8 Lightning, Super Hornet MK2, Buccaneer, Corsair, Cutlass, and the Tibberon (Hammerhead variant), plus ground vehicles like the Storm tank and Nova
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A holographic experience is planned atop Ark Corp Tower, potentially featuring the Anvil Odin battle cruiser as a large hologram display
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The event starts May 14th; daily ship rentals will allow players to try new manufacturer ships for free each day
Actionable insights
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Log in on or after May 14th to rent and test new Drake and other manufacturer ships for free each day during Fleet Week
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The Drake Pitbull is confirmed as a small, heavily armed ship — players interested in the Fury should compare the two side-by-side once live, as they occupy similar roles
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The Origin M80 heavy fighter will be on display and may challenge the F8 Lightning as a top-tier heavy fighter pick — worth evaluating during the free rental period
Notable quotes
“Literally chopping up a Cutlass to make it into another ship.”
“There are so many ships and vehicles but they've added to Star Citizen and it's pushed old ones out of my head. I'm sorry, buddy.”
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Skip the video unless you want to see the raw unfinished walkthrough footage — all the key ship reveals, hall layouts, and event details are captured here.
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