Dear Commanders,
Servers will be offline for update maintenance on November 5th, 23:30 to November 6th, 03:30 (UTC-8). Servers will be unavailable during the maintenance period. Please log out in advance to avoid unnecessary losses.
Please Note: This is a mandatory update, therefore you'll need to install it to access the game. This update is relatively large, so we recommend following the in-game prompts to update the client as soon as the maintenance ends.

\[Maintenance Time]
Server maintenance is scheduled for November 5th, 23:30 to November 6th, 03:30 (UTC-8). To avoid extended downtime caused by delayed shop refreshes, the exact maintenance time will be confirmed via in-game announcement after the update package is refreshed.

\[Maintenance Compensation]
Compensation Content: Solid Arashium x500. Please check your in-game mailbox after the update.
Compensation Validity: Before November 20th, 00:00 (UTC-8).

\[Limited-Time SP]
1. New pilot Kelly and new ST Rex are now available for a limited time. Get them via SP Recruitment and SP Purchase, respectively, from November 6th, 00:00 to November 26th, 23:59 (UTC-8).
2. HARPY T.R.O.O.P.S will be available from November 6th, 00:00 to November 19, 23:59 (UTC-8). During this period, the following pilots can be redeemed: Camilla, Eileen, Frida, Sylvie, Rosa, Catherine, Yevgeny, Gumusiay, Melissa, Diracca, Natalia, Marcus, William, Naomi, Shawnee, Seven, and Hong.
3. Transoceanic Shipping will be available from November 6th, 00:00 to November 19th, 23:59 (UTC-8). During this period, the following STs can be exchanged: Dragonrider, Malthus, SEFAS, Dreadtalon, XR, Hela, Dias, Heracles, Aurora, Gillesrais, Blue Bird, Dopplesoldner, Kong, Arcus, Wolverine, Blazer, Glasya, and Twilight Fang.
4. Pilot Marcus and ST Dopplesoldner are now available for a limited time. Get them via SP Recruitment and SP Purchase, respectively, from November 13th, 00:00 to November 26th, 23:59 (UTC-8).
5. Pilot Gumusiay and ST Heracles are now available for a limited time. Get them via SP Recruitment and SP Purchase, respectively, from November 20th, 00:00 to December 3rd, 23:59 (UTC-8).
6. New pilot Dean and new ST Ranger are now available for a limited time. Get them via SP Recruitment and SP Purchase, respectively, from November 27th, 00:00 to December 17th, 23:59 (UTC-8).
7. Pilot Naomi and ST Arcus are now available for a limited time. Get them via SP Recruitment and SP Purchase, respectively, from December 4th, 00:00 to December 17th, 23:59 (UTC-8).

\[New Weapons & Backpacks]
1. A total of 3 new S+ Weapons have been added to the game— Triumph - B, Red Fox - B, and Starfield - B.
2. A total of 3 new SS Weapons have been added to the game— Hunter's Sting (Best suited for Camilla), Magic Flute (Best suited for Natalia), and Cold Stele (Best suited for Yevgeny).
3. Added several new craftable S+ Backpacks.

\[New Gameplay]
1. Added new "The Ring" gameplay mode, accessible via the Arena.
In this mode, Commanders can engage in real-time battles with other Commanders. The Ring is divided into Ranked and Casual modes. Completing any Ring battle grants Honor Points, which can be exchanged for rewards such as Solid Arashium and EN Containers.
In Ranked matches, Commanders must battle using their own units. In Casual matches, Commanders can use up to three public Loaners per match.
The Loaners available this season are: Kelly, Lorna, Naomi, Natalia, Rosa, and Diracca.
In ranked matches, victories grant stars and points. When your points reach a certain threshold, your rank will increase, and when losing points after being defeated, you'll be demoted. Upon reaching a new rank for the first time, you can immediately claim rank rewards, including the Hela "Stygian Dominator" Skin Kit, Solid Arashium, Bulk Vouchers, Expansive Flashes, and more. If you reach Legend rank, you can also earn the exclusive Desperate Rose ST Emblem.
*Special Reminder: At Elite 1 and below, losing a battle does not result in losing stars. Once you reach Legend rank, your rank will remain unchanged. Winning three or more consecutive battles will reward you with additional stars for each victory.
Commanders who reach Legend rank and rank within the top ten by score can claim an additional exclusive Medal.
You can also invite friends to duel with you. In these friendly matches, you can choose the battlefield and who takes the first move. These matches won't impact your rank or grant any Honor Points.
2. Added World chat feature.

\[New & Expanded Functions]
1. Additional Core Program and Elite Protocol missions have been added to the Expedition Permit system.
2. Certain R&D nodes have been expanded.
3. The Main Story has been expanded to Chapter 11: Damage Control.
4. Elite Battles have been expanded to Chapter 10: The Crisis Begins.
5. Added new Frontier Trial Stage—Escape Impossible.
6. The new "Cross the Line" Armed Conquest stage is now available. Unlock it by reaching 80% Depth in the "Escape Impossible" Frontier Trial stage.
7. The Arena Shop will rotate on December 1, 00:00 (UTC-8) to: ST Blazer, S-Grade Modules (Poke Mod, Safeguard Mod, Mitigation Mod, Vigilant Mod, ML Mod II, Crit RES Mod II, PB Mod II, and Anti-Tactical Mod II.

\[Upcoming Event Announcements]
1. Explorer's Quest Season 3, Divergent Paths, will be available from December 4th, 00:00 to January 14th at 23:59 (UTC-8).
Activate Code: Rekindled and Code: Blazing to unlock the following essential Pilot & ST rewards: Select one Pilot from either Melissa or Catherine. Select one ST from either Hela or Aurora.
2. The Echoes from Beyond event shop will refresh at 00:00 on November 6th, featuring newly added items such as: Bionic Superconductors, Operation Backpack Selection Boxes, Recruit Vouchers, Transit Vouchers, Bulk Vouchers and more.
3. The Doll Salon event runs from November 6th, 00:00 to November 26th, 23:59 (UTC-8). The grand prize this time is: Handpicked Iridescent Gift Box (choose one from Iridescent White, Iridescent Black, or Iridescent Yellow).
4. The limited-time SP Festival sign-in event will be available from November 6th, 00:00 to November 19th, 23:59 (UTC-8).
Log in daily to claim rewards including Bionic Superconductors, A-Grade ST Selection Boxes, Recruit Vouchers, Transit Vouchers, and more.
5. The limited-time Milkhama Barrage event will be available from November 13th, 00:00 to November 26th, 23:59 (UTC-8).
Complete event stages during the event period to earn Solid Arashium and Transit Vouchers.
The event includes four stages, each with three difficulty levels: Normal, Hard, and Extreme. Completing event missions or completing an Extreme-level stage achievement grants rewards such as Union Vouchers, Bay Bits, and the Unwavering Faith ST Emblem.
Union Vouchers can be exchanged for rewards in the event shop, such as an Ace Pledge - Sniper, Bionic Superconductors, a Kong "Milkhama Monster" Skin Kit, Emergency EN Containers, ST Component Selection Boxes, Bionic Computer Material Boxes, Transit Vouchers, Recruit Vouchers, Bulk Vouchers, and Bay Bits. The event shop will remain open until December 1st, 23:59.
6. The limited-time Ammo Preparation sign-in event will be available from November 20th, 00:00 to November 26th, 23:59 (UTC-8).
7. The limited-time SP Special Ops event will be available from November 20th, 00:00 to December 3rd, 23:59 (UTC-8).
During the event, you can obtain additional event tokens by defeating Clearance Ops bosses. These tokens can be exchanged in the event shop for rewards such as 2 Upgrade Kit Selection Boxes, S-Grade Backpack Selection Boxes, Thanksgiving-exclusive Emblems, a Rosa Emblem, a Gumusiay Emblem, and more.
8. The limited-time Supplier Fiesta event will be available from November 20th, 00:00 to November 26th, 23:59 (UTC-8).
9. The Doll Salon event runs from November 27th, 00:00 to December 17th, 23:59 (UTC-8). The grand prize this time is: Handpicked Iridescent Gift Box (choose one from Iridescent Black, Iridescent Red, or Iridescent Pink).
10. The limited-time Sampling Simulation event runs from November 27th, 00:00 to December 17th, 23:59 (UTC-8).
During the Sampling Simulation event, take on various enemies and challenge a virtual battlefield to reach higher levels.
*In this event's stages, you'll gain the \[Empowered Simulation] effect. Pilots and ST Parts below Lv. 70 will be upgraded to Lv. 70, and Weapons below Lv. 70 will also be upgraded to higher levels.
Before entering battle, you can view the enemies you will face and their skills. Each battle's enemies and skills are partly randomized, requiring you to adjust your strategy based on the opposing lineup.
After each victory, you'll have the opportunity to select a collection. A maximum of three collections can be active at once, granting powerful boosts in battle and enabling your team to perform at full capacity. You can modify which collections are active prior to combat, allowing you to adapt to changing battle scenarios.
Always keep an eye on the Health status of your pilots—if a pilot is defeated in battle, they will be unavailable for subsequent Sampling Simulation stages.
After winning a Sampling Simulation battle, you can select a slot to save your current progress and status. You can review past records or revisit any cleared stage to replay challenges at any time.
If you're having trouble clearing a stage, you can invite your friends to help out. In this mode, teamwork is the key to victory.
By clearing stages and completing challenge missions, Commanders can earn generous rewards, including S-Grade Heavy ST Common Upgrade Kits, Recruit Vouchers, Transit Vouchers, and Bulk Vouchers. Commanders who reach the top of the rankings will earn exclusive Emblem rewards.
11. The limited-time Gracious Greetings web event runs from December 4th, 00:00 to December 10th, 23:59 (UTC-8).
12. The limited-time Support Log sign-in event runs from December 11th, 00:00 to December 17th, 23:59 (UTC-8).
Log in every day to claim A-Grade ST Selection Boxes and other rewards.
13. The limited-time Harpy Roulette event runs from December 11th, 00:00 to December 17th, 23:59 (UTC-8).
During the event, Commanders can spend Solid Arashium to spin the wheel and draw prizes. Prizes include the Twilight Fang "CyberDevil" Skin Kit, an Ace Pledge Selection Box, an S-Grade ST Upgrade Kit Selection, and more.
14. The limited-time Supplier Fiesta event runs from December 11th, 00:00 to December 17th, 23:59 (UTC-8).

\[Fixes & Optimizations]
1. Fixed an issue where Commanders were not being properly redirected when attempting to access the GKD Comms event.
2. Fixed an issue where virtual hangar entries could not be deleted.
3. Fixed an issue where, after first entering the initial R&D node, the corresponding button remained inactive.
4. Fixed display issues for multiple languages.
5. Optimized localization for multiple languages.

We sincerely appreciate your support. May the soul of tempered steel ride at your side on your journey throughout Milkhama!