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Expansion missions have arrived!

Available today, now, for Spiral Knights, a special DLC add-on: Operation Crimson Hammer – face the mighty Warmaster Seerus of the Crimson Order, engage him in fierce and unequal combat, and then <i><b>take all his stuff.</i></b>

Operation Crimson Hammer is a new DLC pack available for Spiral Knights – tradable on Steam, you can <b><u><a href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/206521/">purchase it through Steam, currently 30% off, at just $3.95!</a></b></u>

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<b><u>Background</u></b>

You may remember the <a href=”http://steamcommunity.com/games/spiralknights/announcements/detail/954978296284777900”>Roarmulus Twins</a> and the industrial menace of their home, the Ironclaw Munitions factory. Spiral HQ has now found the source of that menace – which seeks still to destroy the town of Haven and wipe the Knights off the surface of Cradle!

Warmaster Seerus is the evil master of munitions within the Gremlin's
all-powerful Crimson Order. Thought to be the true mastermind behind
the Roarmulus Twins and countless other gremlin weapons, he is the
Crimson Order’s creator and supplier for their diabolical engines of war.

Recon Knights under the command of Lieutenant Feron recently discovered
Seerus’s ‘Grand Arsenal,’ his development center and storage facility
for all his weaponry. Now, Feron himself is leading several squads of
Knights directly into the Grand Arsenal, with the intention of weeding
out Seerus and destroying his war machines.

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Met with heavy resistance, Feron’s squads require reinforcements and
Spiral HQ is sending you in to assist.

<b><u>Key Features:</b></u>
<ul><li>Experience an all-new adventure in the world of Spiral Knights! </li>
<li>Challenge the mighty gremlin lord, Warmaster Seerus, in his terrifying
Grand Arsenal! </li>
<li>Includes unique mission rewards: the powerful Rocket Hammer and the
shadowy Dark Retribution bomb! </li>
<li>Includes a bonus craft-able helm, the Mask of Warmaster Seerus himself!</li>
<li>Ferocious New Monsters!</li>
<li>Face the explosive weaponry of gremlin Mortafires and the stealthy
blades of Ghostmane Stalkers! </li>
<li>Unlocks three separate versions of Operation Crimson Hammer for each
difficulty tier!</li></ul>
<a href="http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/45455">Be sure to check here for full release notes</a> and info for this week's update!

Expansion missions have arrived!

Available today, now, for Spiral Knights, a special DLC add-on: Operation Crimson Hammer – face the mighty Warmaster Seerus of the Crimson Order, engage him in fierce and unequal combat, and then take all his stuff.[/i]

Operation Crimson Hammer is a new DLC pack available for Spiral Knights – tradable on Steam, you can purchase it through Steam, currently 30% off, at just $3.95![/b]



Background

You may remember the and the industrial menace of their home, the Ironclaw Munitions factory. Spiral HQ has now found the source of that menace – which seeks still to destroy the town of Haven and wipe the Knights off the surface of Cradle!Warmaster Seerus is the evil master of munitions within the Gremlin]

Met with heavy resistance, Feron’s squads require reinforcements and
Spiral HQ is sending you in to assist.

Key Features:[/b]

• Experience an all-new adventure in the world of Spiral Knights!
• Challenge the mighty gremlin lord, Warmaster Seerus, in his terrifying
  Grand Arsenal!
• Includes unique mission rewards: the powerful Rocket Hammer and the
  shadowy Dark Retribution bomb!
• Includes a bonus craft-able helm, the Mask of Warmaster Seerus himself!
• Ferocious New Monsters!
• Face the explosive weaponry of gremlin Mortafires and the stealthy
  blades of Ghostmane Stalkers!
• Unlocks three separate versions of Operation Crimson Hammer for each
  difficulty tier!

Be sure to check here for full release notes and info for this week's update!

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It's a special weekend Energy Boost sale for Spiral Knights!

<b><u>Information!</b></u>
<ul>
<li>What: Get a BONUS 15% more Energy with any Energy package purchase</li>
<li>When: Now through February 27th</li>
</ul>
Please note, offer excludes gift-able energy packs.

Enjoy the boost weekend ... and the new <u><a href="http://steamcommunity.com/games/spiralknights/announcements/detail/831150383912814896">Missions update!</a></u>

It's a special weekend Energy Boost sale for Spiral Knights!

Information![/b]

• What: Get a BONUS 15% more Energy with any Energy package purchase
• When: Now through February 27th

Please note, offer excludes gift-able energy packs.

Enjoy the boost weekend ... and the new Missions update!

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There's always been more to Cradle than met the eye: a world constructed of massive turning gears, monsters, gremlins, the mysterious Strangers ... intrepid Spiral Knights have journeyed into this world in search of answers, glory, and treasure. And now, with the introduction of the Missions system, there is a whole new way to explore the Clockworks!

<b><u>Mission Overview</u></b>

Missions provide players with a a structure for navigating the world of Spiral Knights. Each mission features a reward that is guaranteed with completion in addition to the rewards acquired during the mission itself.

Missions range from simple tasks like speaking with an NPC to going on an a major expedition within the Clockworks. One of the key features of missions is that everything is managed within the mission interface -- if you're ever lost for what to do next, simply open up the mission interface and away you go!

Additionally, the Character Select interface now includes the ‘Ready Room.’ The Ready Room is where your knight chooses where to go after selection. You can chat with friends and guildmates, check out your Social Panel and Event Hub, head in to town or go directly on a mission.

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There are four types of missions:
<ul>
<u><li>Rank Missions:</u> Rank Missions serve the main campaign of Spiral Knights. Comprised of over 80 missions, Rank Missions will allow a player to rise in the ranks of the Spiral Knights, from lowly recruit to mighty Vanguard.

Rank Missions also feature a new way of acquiring the recipes that you need -- the ever intrepid vendor Basil is in each mission lobby, selling a selection of recipes geared toward the mission you are about to face.

Additionally, Rank Missions will introduce you to the ‘Hall of Heroes’, where players can see veteran knight loadouts and purchase recipes for their gear.</li>

<u><li>Prestige Missions:</u> Prestige Missions are offered to you daily and can only be completed once a day. These missions reward you with ‘prestige’ which acts as a running score attached to your knight. Knights with high prestige will earn a special bonus in the future.</li>

<u><li>Expansion Missions:</u> Expansion Missions are bonus missions that can be unlocked with purchase. Expansion Missions, like Rank Missions, feature set rewards and can be played as often as you like once unlocked. Some expansion missions are a ‘pack’ of missions and provide you with a version for different tiers that feature unique rewards.</li>

<u><li>Arcade Missions:</u> Arcade Missions provide you with the convenience of creating and joining parties in the Arcade directly from the mission interface. However, the Arcade must still be visited to deposit minerals.</li>
</ul>
<b><u>The Supply Depot</b></u>

The Supply Depot is a new feature that is connected to the mission interface. The Supply Depot is a place where players can purchase items associated with missions using energy. This includes accessories, weapons, gear, upgrades and even energy packs.

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However, items in the Supply Depot must be earned. Items are added to your personal Supply Depot as you rank up. Achieve the highest rank you can and build the ultimate Supply Depot!

Good luck, Knights!

You can read additional details and patch notes, <u><a href="http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/44421">including bug fixes, on the official Spiral Knights release here.</a></u>

There's always been more to Cradle than met the eye: a world constructed of massive turning gears, monsters, gremlins, the mysterious Strangers ... intrepid Spiral Knights have journeyed into this world in search of answers, glory, and treasure. And now, with the introduction of the Missions system, there is a whole new way to explore the Clockworks!

Mission Overview

Missions provide players with a a structure for navigating the world of Spiral Knights. Each mission features a reward that is guaranteed with completion in addition to the rewards acquired during the mission itself.

Missions range from simple tasks like speaking with an NPC to going on an a major expedition within the Clockworks. One of the key features of missions is that everything is managed within the mission interface -- if you're ever lost for what to do next, simply open up the mission interface and away you go!

Additionally, the Character Select interface now includes the ‘Ready Room.’ The Ready Room is where your knight chooses where to go after selection. You can chat with friends and guildmates, check out your Social Panel and Event Hub, head in to town or go directly on a mission.



There are four types of missions:

• Rank Missions:

[/u] Rank Missions serve the main campaign of Spiral Knights. Comprised of over 80 missions, Rank Missions will allow a player to rise in the ranks of the Spiral Knights, from lowly recruit to mighty Vanguard.

Rank Missions also feature a new way of acquiring the recipes that you need -- the ever intrepid vendor Basil is in each mission lobby, selling a selection of recipes geared toward the mission you are about to face.

Additionally, Rank Missions will introduce you to the ‘Hall of Heroes’, where players can see veteran knight loadouts and purchase recipes for their gear.[/*]

Prestige Missions:

[/u] Prestige Missions are offered to you daily and can only be completed once a day. These missions reward you with ‘prestige’ which acts as a running score attached to your knight. Knights with high prestige will earn a special bonus in the future.[/*]

Expansion Missions:

[/u] Expansion Missions are bonus missions that can be unlocked with purchase. Expansion Missions, like Rank Missions, feature set rewards and can be played as often as you like once unlocked. Some expansion missions are a ‘pack’ of missions and provide you with a version for different tiers that feature unique rewards.[/*]

Arcade Missions:

[/u] Arcade Missions provide you with the convenience of creating and joining parties in the Arcade directly from the mission interface. However, the Arcade must still be visited to deposit minerals.[/*]
[/list]
The Supply Depot[/b]

The Supply Depot is a new feature that is connected to the mission interface. The Supply Depot is a place where players can purchase items associated with missions using energy. This includes accessories, weapons, gear, upgrades and even energy packs.



However, items in the Supply Depot must be earned. Items are added to your personal Supply Depot as you rank up. Achieve the highest rank you can and build the ultimate Supply Depot!

Good luck, Knights!

You can read additional details and patch notes, including bug fixes, on the official Spiral Knights release here.

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Celebrate Valentine's Day with an extra helping of LOVE! Get a FREE all-new Love Aura accessory with purchase of a $4.95 energy pack!

The Love Aura emits a soft shower of gently floating hearts above your head wherever you go. It's the perfect way to tell your friends, guild mates or that special love puppy that you want them to be your special Valentine!

Offer available through February 19, 2012. Love Aura is delivered unbound at time of purchase.

XOXO!

Celebrate Valentine's Day with an extra helping of LOVE! Get a FREE all-new Love Aura accessory with purchase of a $4.95 energy pack!

The Love Aura emits a soft shower of gently floating hearts above your head wherever you go. It's the perfect way to tell your friends, guild mates or that special love puppy that you want them to be your special Valentine!

Offer available through February 19, 2012. Love Aura is delivered unbound at time of purchase.

XOXO!

Happy Year of the Dragon -- it's time to get your wings!

This January 23rd saw the turning of the Chinese Zodiac calendar to the Year of the Dragon. There is more than enough fascinating lore to follow up on if you want to learn more about the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_dragon">Chinese Dragon</a>, and to celebrate in Spiral Knights, we are having a promotion with Dragon Wings accessories!

Dragon Wings are delivered <b><u>free</b></u> with any $9.99 purchase of Crystal Energy (CE) in-game. You will receive a random set of wings -- <a href="http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/42036">click here for more details!</a>.

For those wondering: It is true that Chinese Dragons do not traditionally have wings (though they do have truly handsome whiskers). Consider this a West-meets-East hybridized celebration of the mythic creatures -- and who can argue with wings when they look this good?

This promotion runs through February 13, 2012.

May all your loot drops this year be good ones!

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Happy Year of the Dragon -- it's time to get your wings!

This January 23rd saw the turning of the Chinese Zodiac calendar to the Year of the Dragon. There is more than enough fascinating lore to follow up on if you want to learn more about the Chinese Dragon, and to celebrate in Spiral Knights, we are having a promotion with Dragon Wings accessories!

Dragon Wings are delivered free[/b] with any $9.99 purchase of Crystal Energy (CE) in-game. You will receive a random set of wings -- click here for more details!.

For those wondering: It is true that Chinese Dragons do not traditionally have wings (though they do have truly handsome whiskers). Consider this a West-meets-East hybridized celebration of the mythic creatures -- and who can argue with wings when they look this good?

This promotion runs through February 13, 2012.

May all your loot drops this year be good ones!