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While major powers struggle for stability in the midst of the latest crisis, the Tholian web extends unseen above their prey. They make no distinctions between the Romulan Republic and the Tal Shiar. They are advanced, enigmatic, and patient… and they have chosen this moment of galactic distraction to undertake their usual machinations… but long-range sensors have also detected the emergence of a massive Crystalline Entity being trailed by fleets of Tholian vessels! Beginning on May 5th, the Tholians' multi-front assault will once more take the galactic center stage, this time under the new codename: Crystalline Chaos!
The Crystalline Chaos Featured Event will include the Crystalline Catastrophe (Space) TFO, Azure Nebula Rescue (Space) TFO, and the Vault: Ensnared (Space) TFO. Players can choose to play any of these TFOs to gain Daily Progress towards the grand prize.
Participating in this Event will grant you progress towards our eighth Event Campaign and give all players the opportunity to earn the Tholian Universal Kit Frame ∞, which provides defensive bonuses to you and provides additional set-based bonuses to your Universal Kit Module - Tholian Technology Suite and the Tholian Shocktrooper Radiation Cannon when worn together.
Crystalline Chaos 2026 – Activity Details
Three activities will be participating in this Event:
Crystalline Catastrophe – Space TFO
*Newly re-tuned and revamped as a 5-man TFO, debuting with this event!
A Crystalline Entity has been sighted in our galaxy! Join Admiral T'nae in taking down this colossal destroyer of worlds, before it's too late.
Our objective revamping this TFO was to make it more accessible to players through the queues, while also branding a new fresh coat of paint to it. We have improved visuals, added VO, improved readability of the mechanics and even added some new secondary objectives. We hope you all like it!
Azure Nebula Rescue – Space TFO
The Tholians are holding captured Romulan ships in the mysterious Azure Nebula. Assist the Romulan Star Empire by penetrating the Tholian defenses and freeing the captured ships.
Vault: Ensnared – Space TFO
A Tholian invasion force has targeted the Vault and Obisek is calling for reinforcements. Team up with the Remans and defend the station before the Tholians spin their webs and carry the Vault into another dimension!
Players will be able to earn their Daily Progress once every 20 hours by completing either TFO of their choosing. Either of the above Activities may be played as much as you like each day, so pick and choose how you prefer to gain Progress each day and mix it up as much (or as little) as you like!
Crystalline Chaos 2026 – Event Rewards
Accruing a total of 14 Days’ worth of Daily Progress will allow you to claim the Grand Prize of the Crystalline Chaos 2026 Event. This reward includes all the following:
Tholian Universal Kit Frame ∞ (Account Wide Reward)
Complete details on this Kit Frame capabilities are included later in this blog.
Once earned, every character on your account will be able to claim this unique Kit Frame.
Other characters on your account may visit the “Reclaim Rewards” store interface to pick up their Kit Frame once you have collected this on any character.
3x Featured TFO Reward Boxes (Single Character Reward)
Each gives a choice of 1x Specialization Point or an Enhanced Universal Tech Upgrade
25,000 Dilithium Ore (Single Character Reward)
Issued immediately for use as you see fit!
(Note: The Featured TFO Boxes and Dilithium Ore are
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