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==August 22, 2012==
Features

New Skirmish Update and Event
*''Deposits of fusion crystals have been located on an asteroid in a remote part of human space. While the politicians argue about whose dominion it falls into, bands of armed warriors are heading out to grab as many as they can...''
*For 1 week only: there is a chance to award a Fusion Crystal when you win in Skirmish!
*This will include the following crystals: Brown, Grey, Green, Blue, Purple, Orange and even Red.
*Skirmish now calculates your item's Fusion bonuses.
*Player's Attack and Defense stats are no longer part of the calculations for Skirmish, and now relies more on the things you own and any *Fusion bonuses they have in determining the winner of the battle.
*Skirmish will also have a chance to drop a medal when you win, this will be a permanent addition and will remain even after the event is over.


Skorzeny's Fusion Frenzy!
*Meanwhile, Skorzeny has his own plans to harness the power of the Fusion Crystals, as he's obtained a substantial cache of his own already from another wayward asteroid. Gather your allies and your best gear for this world raid, because Skorzeny is back in a Fusion Frenzy!
*General Skorzeny will be available on Friday, August 24 - time range of his availability for that day will be between the afternoon to evening GMT.
*He is now a timed-based raid, duration of 3 days.
*Stamina, Energy and Honor attacks are now available.
*As per the theme of the event, he will have all the Fusion Crystals available in his loot tables, including the coveted Red Fusion crystal.
*Skorzeny is the first and only raid to feature 10 tactic slots, max out your procs and see your damage soar to new heights!
*Poster for damage tiers and rewards will be coming soon; for those of you wondering, he still has the same loot as before (experimental serums, officer, Sian Interceptor armors, attack/defense points, and even the two Legendary utilities) with a few more additional rewards (like the Fusion Crystals).


Red Fusion Crystal
*This is the highest tier of Fusion Crystal available in the game.
*This will be seeded only through special events; for example: the 1 week long Skirmish Event, Skorzeny world raid, etc.
*The upgrade range from Red Fusion crystals is between 111-145 points.
*When used in the Fusion Depot, your equipment will receive a red glow.


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