Join Researcher Roland Jarvis for a Live Stream transmission from the Niantic facility September 5th at 1700 UTC. https://youtube.com/ingress

Source: https://mobile.twitter.com/ingress/status/1168946849799184384

The last time after the Devra Bogdanovich livestream, the Aurora Glyph Hack Challenge was announced. Andrew Krug in the last ama talked about a global event in September.

Are you ready for a new event Agents? What will it be about?

@IUENG

#Goruck

3 new sites for Ruck the Box for October 12, 2019:

Guadalajara Ruck the Box - https://www.goruck.com/event-16423/
Sacramento Ruck the Box - https://www.goruck.com/event-16424/
Taoyuan Ruck the Box - https://www.goruck.com/event-16428/

Catch the Goruck team for Ruck the Box, Stealth, and OCF at the following sites:

Dresden Stealth Ops - https://www.goruck.com/event-16408/
Dresden Ruck the Box - https://www.goruck.com/event-16410/
Dresden OP: Clear Field - https://www.goruck.com/event-16409/

Brooklyn Stealth - https://www.goruck.com/event-16405/
Brooklyn Ruck the Box - https://www.goruck.com/event-16407/
Brooklyn OP: Clear Field - https://www.goruck.com/event-16406/

Source: Goruck Team

@IUENG

The livestream of Roland Jarvis starts in some minutes, here the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p9_DKznNzU

@IUENG

Agents, it's the first saturday of the month!

This means that in many cities near you, an Ingress First Saturday Event is taking place! In case you missed it, we built a website containing all pictures of the Ingress First Saturdays from the last months and we are looking for more to add! If you have participated in an event and want to see your picture on our site, send it to @carlobolla, @GigaThunder or @GloomyQueen, or post it in our discussion group with #ingressfsmap and the name of your city!

We'll be collecting pictures until tomorrow, September 8th at 14.00 UTC!

@IUENG

Agents at Ingress First Saturdays are reporting that the counters for the Medals related to Nemesis Challenges have been removed.

Ph: @dedo1911

@IUENG

A new Field Test Challenge was announced by Niantic!

Helvetica - the new threat coming from Nemesis - will soon be summoning copies of an array of Prime Artifacts from across the multiverse to our Earth.

Helvetica intends to harvest those artifacts towards some unspecified end, and claims that it is in our best interests not to interfere. But we cannot allow their plans to succeed.

The NIA is incorporating collection of these artifacts into the upcoming Field Test operation.

If Agents collectively harvest 13331 Prime Artifacts, that that will be sufficient to prevent whatever Helvetica is planning.

(We presume more details will be revealed to Field Test Participants. In any case, stay tuned!)

Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/3996/helvetica-and-prime-artifacts

@IUENG

A scheduled livestream has appeared on Ingress' Youtube Channel! This time it's going to be a live transmission from 1218 Hank Johnson!

It's going to happen on September 16th @ 17:00 UTC! Time to build the hype!

Tune in at https://youtu.be/VaoQEmRAtV0 !

@IUENG

Ingress Prime v2.31.2 has been released and will come to your scanners in the next few days!

Release notes

* Feature: Submit portal edits and report invalid portals.
* Feature: Indicators for nearby portals.
* Feature: Long-press menu for portal hacks.
* Feature: Copy agent stats to clipboard as tab-separated values.
* Feature: Copy portal location to clipboard.
* Feature: Tap feedback.
* Feature: Updated inventory management and multi-item recycling.
* UX: Visual updates to glyph hacking.
* UX: Added animation when long-pressing main menu button to show swipe actions.
* UX: Updated mission sorting.
* UX: Updated agent header and added AP bar with progress towards agents’ next access level.
* UI: Updated hack output UI to move animations to the side of the screen.
* UI: Updated 3D item colors to more clearly reflect their level and rarity.
* UI: Tuned action circle line thickness.
* UI: Added numbers to sequential missions in the mission details and waypoint windows.
* UI: Added confirmation animation to mission waypoints when hacked.
* UI: Added the ability to swipe through inventory on the item detail screen.
* UI: Added a key button to portal details to manage keys.
* UI: Art polish on error images.
* UI: Art polish on missions.
* UI: Updated long-press menus on portal detail screen (indicated with dots).
* UI: Reorganized main menu for better accessibility.
* Bugfix: Fixed portal key recycling issue.
* Bugfix: Fixed issue where cancelling Android keyboard will send a drafted message.
* Bugfix: Fixed issue where some buttons in inventory were missing audio.
* Bugfix: Fixed issue where Regional Scores text overlapped septicycle timers.
* Bugfix: Fixed issue where capsule item quantity was missing from the loadout screen.

Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/4004/ingress-prime-2-31-2-release-notes

@IUENG

Brian Rose stated on the Community Forum that the sharing of Agent Statistics by tab-separated values was developed in collaboration with Agent Stats, so that players on Prime could upload their stats without the need for screenshots and optical recognition!

"To use Agent Stats on mobile, navigate to https://www.agent-stats.com/, tap menu, "Import," paste the copypasta from your Ingress profile into Section C, then tap "Send data"."

Thanks @TianDerHungrige!

@IUENG

Shards time!

https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/4045/avenir-shard-event/

@IUENG

Avenir Shard Event

Thirteen Avenir Shards will appear in the Portal Network between September 17th and September 30th.

Factions must work together to contain the Shards of Avenir into four specially designated NIA capture Target Portals by the final Shard jump on September 30th.

Where the Shards and Target Portals will appear is not known and not likely to be known in advance. What we do know is the following:

SEP 17: 9pm UTC three Shards will appear. At this time, we will activate the four global NIA Target Portals.
SEP 20: Four additional shards will appear (time unknown).
SEP 24: Three more Shards will appear (time unknown).
SEP 27: The final three shards will appear (time unknown).
SEP 30: 7pm UTC will be the final shard jump

Additional Information we have been able to obtain:

This will need to be a cooperative effort to clear Link lanes, share keys, and ensure success. Target Portals are not connected to specific Factions.
Any Shard can be captured at any Target Portal by any Faction.
Shards will jump every 5 hours.
Shards will remain locked to a Target Portal once captured.
Shards will require a link to move. Links can only be made between two Portals owned by the same Faction.
Shards will require level 4 or higher Portals at each end of a link in order to travel on it.
Shards can backtrack if a link exists to a Portal they were previously on.
Shards will select a random valid link to travel if multiple valid links are available.

At least seven Shards will need to be captured to successfully thwart Avenir. The following outcomes will occur based on the number of Shards captured.

• 0 Shards captured:
The Portal decay rate will increase by75%.

• From 1 to 6 Shards captured:
The Portal decay rate will increase by 50%.

• From 7 to 9 Shards captured:
All Agents who were active during the 14 days will receive the Avenir medal. An active Agent is defined as someone who hacks any Portal in the global Portal Network at least once during the event window.

• From 10 to 12 Shards captured:
All active Agents will receive the Avenir medal.
The ADA Refactor/Jarvis Virus hack rate will be increased 1.5x.
The Portal decay rate will decrease by 50%.

• All 13 shards captured:
All active Agents will receive the Avenir medal.
The ADA Refactor/Jarvis Virus and Aegis Shield hack rate will be increased 1.5x.
The Portal decay rate will decrease by 75%.

Success or failure outcomes will be in effect for one week, 5PM UTC Thursday October 3rd - 5PM UTC Thursday October 10th.

Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/4045/avenir-shard-event/

@IUENG

#NL1331 #Asia

Ingress agents,
The NL-1331 event will be held in Asia in October.

- 10/5 (Sat): Seoul, Korea
- 10/10 (Thu): Keelung, Taiwan
- 10/12 (Sat): Taoyan, Taiwan
- 10/15 (Tue): Chiayi, Taiwan
- 10/17 (Thu): Pingtung, Taiwan
- 10/19 (Sat): Macau

The venue in Korea is scheduled for the Seoul Animation Center.
The event page still has only events added to it, but more information will open soon.
We look forward to your participation.

@IUENG

Registrations for Field Test close tomorrow! Be sure to have your ticket took on the Prime App!

@IUENG

NIA Field Test instructions!

Schedule
2.30 pm Check-in begins
3.00 pm Check-in ends
3.15 pm Hexathlon is live
4.45 pm Hexathlon is finished

Target: Achieve all the 6 challenges, in any order

1. Collect at least 6 media Artifacts
2. Make at least 36 successful portal hacks
3. Deploy at least 30 Resonators
4. Deploy at least 12 Mods
5. Gain at least 30 Glyph Points
6. Walk at least 3 km

All those who achieve all the challenges obtain the Event Medal (blue and green). Agents in the top 10% in each category for your city will upgrade to Elite Medal (violet).

Source: https://youtu.be/CL5svFb233I

Thanks to @PiPrime for the report!

@IUENG

The final jump of the Avenir Shard Event (September 30 at 7pm UTC) will be two hours after the end of Redacted!

Source: https://mobile.twitter.com/ingress/status/1171826758619820032

@IUENG

Emails of Portal reject have now reasons!

Possibilities seen until now:

- Insufficient evidence that the Candidate accurately reflects the submitted real-world location based on comparison of the submitted photo and map views

- The real-world location of the Candidate appears to represent a generic store or restaurant

- Candidate does not appear to be permanent or appears to be a seasonal display that is only put up during certain times of the year.

At the end we can read that the decision cannot be changed. If you believe it should be accepted, you should re-submit it after improving the photo

Thanks to @a1mirr and @PiPrime for the report! If you have other sentences send us a screenshot of the email!

@IUENG

Agents, Registration for the Umbra Anomalies is now open!

Niantic announces that, going forward, you will be able to register for events such as Ingress Anomalies, Mission Days, and Field Tests from the Ingress app.
Starting with the UMBRA Anomaly, Medals will only be distributed to Agents who have purchased an anomaly ticket and complete the minimum outlined number of onsite actions. Medals will also be available to ticketed rechargers who qualify and purchase a ticket as well.

Tickets Available (there is no free ticket available, even for offsite participants)

Onsite Activation $13 ($2 service fee + taxes not included):
* Receive 2x AP during your Anomaly event (if participation verified; bonus AP will be awarded after the event)
* Receive an Ingress Anomaly in-app medal (if participation verified)
* Be counted for Anomaly scoring
* Receive a report of your Anomaly actions with your place on the local leaderboard
* Onsite hacking participation, personal attendance and performance of at least 13 successful hacks of Anomaly portals is required

Offsite Activation $13 ($2 service fee + taxes not included):
* Receive 2x AP during your Anomaly event, regardless of location or participation (bonus AP will be awarded after the event)
* Receive an Ingress Anomaly in-app medal (if participation verified)
* Receive a report of your Anomaly actions with your place on the remote leaderboard
* Remote participation during the Anomaly is required. You must recharge an Anomaly portal during the Anomaly period or successfully submit any decoded Anomaly code during the Anomaly period.

Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/4143/umbra-registration-now-open

@IUENG

These are the medals available in the Digital Bundles for Umbra Anomalies!
The characters are: Oliver Lynton-Wolfe, Misty Hannah and ADA

Single character Digital Pack:
Character In-app Medal
40x XMP Burster
10x Resonator
20x Power Cube
3x R Heat Sink
3x R Multi-hack
2x VR Portal Shield
2x Aegis Shield
2x Jarvis Virus
2x ADA Refactor

All characters Digital Pack:
Character In-app Medal
100x XMP Burster
20x Resonator
40x Power Cube
3x VR Heat Sink
3x VR Multi-hack
8x VR Portal Shield
8x Aegis Shield
3x Jarvis Virus
3x ADA Refactor

Prices are still TBD.

Thanks @dedo1911

@IUENG

UPDATE: Source post was edited with this phrase: "Intel operators will be required to purchase an offsite ticket in advance. Niantic will work with POCs to verify Intel operators and award medals to those who are eligible."

@IUENG

Niantic's Umbra Swag Shop is online! Check out the Umbra themed merch at https://shop-niantic.com/collections/umbra-ingress !

Edit: Nemesis themed swag is back!

Thanks @Ishira!

@IUENG

Vanguard @Claudija has created a post in the Ingress Forum, that reflects the opinion of many Agents on the latest Anomaly Ticketing news.

Well it happened, you pushed the payment for the anomaly badge and what we are now seeing is of course a huge pushback. There are some reasons for it, some are valid and some maybe not.

Read her thought and the other players' at this link, and comment with your point of view on the matter!

@IUENG