The same article referenced in the above post contains more details about the Eos Protocol scoring and rewards.
• Each Faction can obtain a maximum of 1 Victory Point per Phase, a fourth point will be awarded by securing Connected Cells
• In case of a tie, the Faction with the most points accumulated during the series wins.
• The winning faction will be awarded with 100 VRLA, randomly distributed to 100 participating Agents vetted for activity.
• The Eos medal will be tiered, based on individual points scored. Tiers available are Gold, Silver, Bronze. The medal is not classified as an Anomaly medal.
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• Each Faction can obtain a maximum of 1 Victory Point per Phase, a fourth point will be awarded by securing Connected Cells
• In case of a tie, the Faction with the most points accumulated during the series wins.
• The winning faction will be awarded with 100 VRLA, randomly distributed to 100 participating Agents vetted for activity.
• The Eos medal will be tiered, based on individual points scored. Tiers available are Gold, Silver, Bronze. The medal is not classified as an Anomaly medal.
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Niantic, after hearing the feedback of Agents, made adjustments to the new upcoming series, Eos Protocol.
The following will be removed from the series
• The Global Challenge Thresholds and individual tiered challenges
• The Eos Protocol Medal
• The Faction Winner and VRLA rewards
In addition,
• Temporary bonuses will still be scheduled through November and December
• Year 8 Medal will distributed to Agents who gained more than 0 AP since the distribution of the Year 7 Medal. This will take place after November 17th and tiers are fixed at levels 3-9-13-15-16
Bonuses for Phases 2 and 3 (see this post for Phase 1) will follow this schema:
Phase 2 - "See with new eyes" - Nov 20 @ 17:00 UTC -> Nov 30 17:00 UTC
• Dronenet cooldown halved
• 3x AP for Portal photo submission
• 2x AP for Resonator upgrades
• 2x Portal Scan limit
• 500AP for every succesful Portal Scan
Phase 3 - "Capture their minds" Dec 4 @ 17:00 UTC -> Dec 14 17:00 UTC
• 2x AP for Link creation and destruction
• 2x AP for Field creation and destruction
• 2x AP for Glyph Hacks
• 3x Rare Link Amp drop rate
• 3x SoftBank Ultra Link drop rate
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/12555/update-on-the-eos-protocol
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The following will be removed from the series
• The Global Challenge Thresholds and individual tiered challenges
• The Eos Protocol Medal
• The Faction Winner and VRLA rewards
In addition,
• Temporary bonuses will still be scheduled through November and December
• Year 8 Medal will distributed to Agents who gained more than 0 AP since the distribution of the Year 7 Medal. This will take place after November 17th and tiers are fixed at levels 3-9-13-15-16
Bonuses for Phases 2 and 3 (see this post for Phase 1) will follow this schema:
Phase 2 - "See with new eyes" - Nov 20 @ 17:00 UTC -> Nov 30 17:00 UTC
• Dronenet cooldown halved
• 3x AP for Portal photo submission
• 2x AP for Resonator upgrades
• 2x Portal Scan limit
• 500AP for every succesful Portal Scan
Phase 3 - "Capture their minds" Dec 4 @ 17:00 UTC -> Dec 14 17:00 UTC
• 2x AP for Link creation and destruction
• 2x AP for Field creation and destruction
• 2x AP for Glyph Hacks
• 3x Rare Link Amp drop rate
• 3x SoftBank Ultra Link drop rate
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/12555/update-on-the-eos-protocol
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Agents around the world are reporting that Niantic updated the OSM map tiles for Ingress!
The only side effect reported may be the map view turning black for a couple seconds while tiles refresh.
(On the left: 16/07/2020, on the right: 9/11/2020)
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The only side effect reported may be the map view turning black for a couple seconds while tiles refresh.
(On the left: 16/07/2020, on the right: 9/11/2020)
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The update of map tiles bring visible benefits such as increased contrast and updated data for roads and buildings.
These effects can be seen clearly in these screenshots by Agent @MoogModular
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These effects can be seen clearly in these screenshots by Agent @MoogModular
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Niantic released their new version of Wayfarer, v3.1!
In this release, evaluation criteria have been reworked into 4 categories to reframe around the concept that Niantic products should "encourage us to explore the world, exercise and be social with each other".
• Eligibility Criteria - if a Nomination supports the vision mentioned above, it meets these criteria and is eligible for consideration by the community
• Acceptance Criteria - a Nomination must meet all of these to be accepted as a Wayspot
• Rejection Criteria - if the Nomination meets even one of these it must be rejected.
• Content Guidelines - additional guidance on how to craft and evaluate Nominations and edits.
Additionally, Dark Mode has been added to the Wayfarer website. It will be enabled by default if your browser is set to use Dark Mode, and a handy toggle is available in the settings.
Niantic also reminded the next steps they'll take in developing Wayfarer:
• Update the Showcase
• Update the onboarding and training
• Update the review interface
• Release some videos about Niantic's Wayspot review process
• Allowing Pokémon Go players to submit portals from level 38 before the end of the year
Source: https://community.wayfarer.nianticlabs.com/discussion/9512/wayfarer-3-1-release-notes-new-criteria-darkmode
Wayfarer Criteria: https://wayfarer.nianticlabs.com/criteria
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In this release, evaluation criteria have been reworked into 4 categories to reframe around the concept that Niantic products should "encourage us to explore the world, exercise and be social with each other".
• Eligibility Criteria - if a Nomination supports the vision mentioned above, it meets these criteria and is eligible for consideration by the community
• Acceptance Criteria - a Nomination must meet all of these to be accepted as a Wayspot
• Rejection Criteria - if the Nomination meets even one of these it must be rejected.
• Content Guidelines - additional guidance on how to craft and evaluate Nominations and edits.
Additionally, Dark Mode has been added to the Wayfarer website. It will be enabled by default if your browser is set to use Dark Mode, and a handy toggle is available in the settings.
Niantic also reminded the next steps they'll take in developing Wayfarer:
• Update the Showcase
• Update the onboarding and training
• Update the review interface
• Release some videos about Niantic's Wayspot review process
• Allowing Pokémon Go players to submit portals from level 38 before the end of the year
Source: https://community.wayfarer.nianticlabs.com/discussion/9512/wayfarer-3-1-release-notes-new-criteria-darkmode
Wayfarer Criteria: https://wayfarer.nianticlabs.com/criteria
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Wayfarer
Wayfarer 3.1 Release Notes: New Criteria + Darkmode
Hello Explorers! Welcome to Wayfarer 3.1.
🇵🇱 A Wayfarer challenge has been announced by Niantic on the Wayfarer forum!
Agents of level 10 or upper that review Polish nominations will be able to participate. The challenge will start on November 18th, at 00:00 local time and end on November 25th, at 00:00 local time.
Goal of the challenge is to create as many new Wayspots as possible (Agents are still required to evaluate Wayspots adhering to the Evaluation Criteria!) before November 25th, to be rewarded with in-game items!
Tier 1 Unlock - 5,000 New Wayspots
10 Hypercubes and 1 Wayfarer upgrade
Tier 2 Unlock- 10,000 New Wayspots
10 Rare Heat Sinks and 1 Wayfarer upgrade
Tier 3 Unlock - 15,000 New Wayspots
10 SoftBank Ultra Links and 1 Wayfarer upgrade
Niantic advises that spoofing during the event will be monitored.
Source: https://community.wayfarer.nianticlabs.com/discussion/9572/announcing-with-poland-wayfarer-challenge-18-25-november
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Agents of level 10 or upper that review Polish nominations will be able to participate. The challenge will start on November 18th, at 00:00 local time and end on November 25th, at 00:00 local time.
Goal of the challenge is to create as many new Wayspots as possible (Agents are still required to evaluate Wayspots adhering to the Evaluation Criteria!) before November 25th, to be rewarded with in-game items!
Tier 1 Unlock - 5,000 New Wayspots
10 Hypercubes and 1 Wayfarer upgrade
Tier 2 Unlock- 10,000 New Wayspots
10 Rare Heat Sinks and 1 Wayfarer upgrade
Tier 3 Unlock - 15,000 New Wayspots
10 SoftBank Ultra Links and 1 Wayfarer upgrade
Niantic advises that spoofing during the event will be monitored.
Source: https://community.wayfarer.nianticlabs.com/discussion/9572/announcing-with-poland-wayfarer-challenge-18-25-november
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Agent @Shooters42 reported to us that a new free bundle is available on the in-app store!
The Resonance Bundle was added to celebrate Ingress' 8th Anniversary and contains:
• 1x Apex
• 1x Portal Fracker
• 1x Niantic Beacon
• 1x SBUL
• 1x ITO-EN Transmuter (+)
• 1x ITO-EN Transmuter (-)
• 8x Agent level Resonators
• 8x Agent level XMP
• 8x Agent level Power Cubes
• 8x Agent level Ultra Strikes
Additionally, two paid Bundles are available:
Enlightened Resonance (8000 CMU)
• 8x Apex
• 8x Enlightened Fireworks
• 8x Enlightened Beacons
Resistance Resonance (8000 CMU)
• 8x Apex
• 8x Resistance Fireworks
• 8x Resistance Beacons
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/12625/ingress-year-eight-resonance#latest
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The Resonance Bundle was added to celebrate Ingress' 8th Anniversary and contains:
• 1x Apex
• 1x Portal Fracker
• 1x Niantic Beacon
• 1x SBUL
• 1x ITO-EN Transmuter (+)
• 1x ITO-EN Transmuter (-)
• 8x Agent level Resonators
• 8x Agent level XMP
• 8x Agent level Power Cubes
• 8x Agent level Ultra Strikes
Additionally, two paid Bundles are available:
Enlightened Resonance (8000 CMU)
• 8x Apex
• 8x Enlightened Fireworks
• 8x Enlightened Beacons
Resistance Resonance (8000 CMU)
• 8x Apex
• 8x Resistance Fireworks
• 8x Resistance Beacons
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/12625/ingress-year-eight-resonance#latest
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Additionally, the design for the Ingress Year 8 Medal has been revealed!
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/12625/ingress-year-eight-resonance#latest
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Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/12625/ingress-year-eight-resonance#latest
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Niantic released their notes about their latest update to Ingress Prime, v2.59.2!
This version, other than updating the OSM tiles on the map, fixes two bugs regarding the wrong Agent name being briefly displayed on Resonators and the impossibility to tap on the Attack or Deploy carousel and advance to the tapped item.
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/12630/ingress-2-59-2-release-notes
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This version, other than updating the OSM tiles on the map, fixes two bugs regarding the wrong Agent name being briefly displayed on Resonators and the impossibility to tap on the Attack or Deploy carousel and advance to the tapped item.
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/12630/ingress-2-59-2-release-notes
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Do you guys remember the hackvent calendar? For those of you who don't know it already, it's an unofficial crossfaction event organised by missionday.info, consisting of 24 small challenges during advent time, with prizes at stake and guess what? It's that time of the year once more, this time even with 100% more safety against Covid-19!
🎄 Let's save christmas again! 🎄
This year anti-claus is really serious in preventing christmas from happening. Lockdowns all over the world, social distancing, restricted travel options. So - we do have to save christmas again! If we succeed in finding more creative solutions to share the christmas spirit via distance... we still can win!
Advent calendar website
Info channel
On social media:
@hackventcalendar_en
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🎄 Let's save christmas again! 🎄
This year anti-claus is really serious in preventing christmas from happening. Lockdowns all over the world, social distancing, restricted travel options. So - we do have to save christmas again! If we succeed in finding more creative solutions to share the christmas spirit via distance... we still can win!
Advent calendar website
Info channel
On social media:
@hackventcalendar_en
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The Apple App Store page for Ingress prime started showing the Ingress C.O.R.E Subscription as a possible in-app purchase!
With the in-app purchase now added, the introduction of subscriptions seem imminent, with the earliest time possible being once the new update is forced for everyone!
Ph. @InvestigateXM
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With the in-app purchase now added, the introduction of subscriptions seem imminent, with the earliest time possible being once the new update is forced for everyone!
Ph. @InvestigateXM
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Agent in our discussion group are reporting about the price of the subscription around the world!
AUD 7.99 - @Zarros
BRL 20.90 - @k30v1n
CAD 6.49 - @M4rvz2
CHF 5.50 - @arigon
CLP 4200 - @katracho37
CNY 35 - @MilkywayCrosing
CZK 139 - @OndermanCZ
DKK 45 - @smukski
EUR 5.49 - @NickCeylan
GBP 4.99 - @ThreeCheeseTall
HKD 38 - @MilkywayCrosing
HUF 1890 - @czgny
IDR 69000 - @nugi81
JPY 550 - @MilkywayCrosing
MEX 115 - @IzLuis
MYR 21.90 - @yihherng
NOK 59 - @raba1der
NTD 170 - @PoshC
NZD 8.99 - @RedPandaNZ
PEN 16.90 - @Amularia
PHP 259 - @D0BERMAXX
RON 25.99 - @sanshine
RUB 399 - @NikaKor
TRY 35.99 - @TheRedegod
SDG 7.48 - @Shogun79
SEK 59 - @DanKarlsson
USD 4.99 - @jskitt2000
Most likely, price is monthly. We'll update this post if new prices for other countries are found.
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AUD 7.99 - @Zarros
BRL 20.90 - @k30v1n
CAD 6.49 - @M4rvz2
CHF 5.50 - @arigon
CLP 4200 - @katracho37
CNY 35 - @MilkywayCrosing
CZK 139 - @OndermanCZ
DKK 45 - @smukski
EUR 5.49 - @NickCeylan
GBP 4.99 - @ThreeCheeseTall
HKD 38 - @MilkywayCrosing
HUF 1890 - @czgny
IDR 69000 - @nugi81
JPY 550 - @MilkywayCrosing
MEX 115 - @IzLuis
MYR 21.90 - @yihherng
NOK 59 - @raba1der
NTD 170 - @PoshC
NZD 8.99 - @RedPandaNZ
PEN 16.90 - @Amularia
PHP 259 - @D0BERMAXX
RON 25.99 - @sanshine
RUB 399 - @NikaKor
TRY 35.99 - @TheRedegod
SDG 7.48 - @Shogun79
SEK 59 - @DanKarlsson
USD 4.99 - @jskitt2000
Most likely, price is monthly. We'll update this post if new prices for other countries are found.
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🇦🇺 We would like to pass a message from and for the Australian Ingress community!
"The often elusive Red Faction has returned to Ingress Australia!
As some of you might know, Red Cross Australia has rung the alarmbell in search of blood donors. Due to Covid-19 supplies of all blood and plasma types are needed, but in particular, supplies of O+ and A+ blood have now dropped to two days' supply...
Red Cross Lifeblood is appealing for 16,000 additional people to give blood or plasma during the next two weeks.
Please help your fellow Australians and agents and donate in the next couple of weeks!
Go to donateblood.com.au, book an appointment and put Ingress Red Faction as your team!
We currently have 15 members in this Ingress Xfac Team and every donation helps!"
If you are not living in Australia, consider donating blood in your country. It's an act of generosity and it may help save a life!
Via Agents @Robdoggz and @Nevele
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"The often elusive Red Faction has returned to Ingress Australia!
As some of you might know, Red Cross Australia has rung the alarmbell in search of blood donors. Due to Covid-19 supplies of all blood and plasma types are needed, but in particular, supplies of O+ and A+ blood have now dropped to two days' supply...
Red Cross Lifeblood is appealing for 16,000 additional people to give blood or plasma during the next two weeks.
Please help your fellow Australians and agents and donate in the next couple of weeks!
Go to donateblood.com.au, book an appointment and put Ingress Red Faction as your team!
We currently have 15 members in this Ingress Xfac Team and every donation helps!"
If you are not living in Australia, consider donating blood in your country. It's an act of generosity and it may help save a life!
Via Agents @Robdoggz and @Nevele
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The Resonance Medal, celebrating Ingress' 8th Anniversary, is rolling out to all agents who have gained at least 1 AP this year!
Ph: @MatiasM20
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Ph: @MatiasM20
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Some of you may have joined the game with the advent of Ingress Prime, or maybe started playing with an advanced version of the [REDACTED] Scanner, but are you one of the few that saw Ingress come to life?
Here is a screenshot of the original invite, required to access the game, and the Map View of the first version of Ingress, on this day 8 years ago! So many memories coming back :)
Ph: @aces
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Here is a screenshot of the original invite, required to access the game, and the Map View of the first version of Ingress, on this day 8 years ago! So many memories coming back :)
Ph: @aces
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Phase 2 of the Eos Protocol, "See with new eyes", has officially begun! It will last until Nov 30 @ 17:00 UTC!
The bonuses for this phase are:
• Dronenet cooldown halved
• 3x AP for Portal photo submission
• 2x AP for Resonator upgrades
• 2x Recon medal credit for Wayfarer agreements
• 2x Portal Scan limit
• 500AP for every succesful Portal Scan
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The bonuses for this phase are:
• Dronenet cooldown halved
• 3x AP for Portal photo submission
• 2x AP for Resonator upgrades
• 2x Recon medal credit for Wayfarer agreements
• 2x Portal Scan limit
• 500AP for every succesful Portal Scan
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The second event phase brings a new bundle to the in-app store, 2 Apex for 2000 CMU! This bundle is purchasable more than once per Agent!
Ph: @InvestigateXM
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Ph: @InvestigateXM
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Agents, the French Enlightened channel @gazettedesgrenouilles has organised an exchange of ideas with some Vanguards of both factions that will be guided by some of your questions!
You have one week to submit questions using this form, the channel staff will then select and submit the most pertinent ones to be answered from the Vanguards.
Requests concerning specific reports, or any other specific case, will not be processed.
Please be aware that Vanguards are not Niantic employees and any answer to your questions will be the personal opinion of Vanguards and may not reflect Niantic policy or opinion.
All Vanguards are subject to a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) which may prevent them from providing certain answers or details.
More info on the Vanguard Program: Ingress support
Thank you @Zw4nn for sharing this opportunity!
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You have one week to submit questions using this form, the channel staff will then select and submit the most pertinent ones to be answered from the Vanguards.
Requests concerning specific reports, or any other specific case, will not be processed.
Please be aware that Vanguards are not Niantic employees and any answer to your questions will be the personal opinion of Vanguards and may not reflect Niantic policy or opinion.
All Vanguards are subject to a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) which may prevent them from providing certain answers or details.
More info on the Vanguard Program: Ingress support
Thank you @Zw4nn for sharing this opportunity!
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Niantic has announced that Niantic Shop offerings are expanding to Europe!
At https://nianticlabsemea.brandfuel.com/ you can take a look at all the items available for purchase and by applying the code
Source: https://twitter.com/nianticlabs/status/1331652620562419717
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At https://nianticlabsemea.brandfuel.com/ you can take a look at all the items available for purchase and by applying the code
CPTDotty20 (from Nov 27th to Dec 4th, available worldwide) you can get 20% off select items!Source: https://twitter.com/nianticlabs/status/1331652620562419717
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Twitter
Niantic, Inc.
We're excited to expand our Niantic Shop offerings in Europe! To celebrate this, between NOV 27 and DEC 4 we're offering 20% off select items by using the code CPTDotty20 (promo code is applicable worldwide)! 🍂 🗺️ 🌍 https://t.co/Q7uO6OaeTN
Welshkid, a globally known and respected Ingress player sadly passed away after a battle with leukemia. To remember him, his player friends asked the global Ingress community to light a Beacon on Thursday December 17th at 6pm (in your local timezone, wherever you are), and send videos/screenshots to ara@undercoverdragon.co.uk
Add a pin on this map to report your participation indicating your faction and join the telegram chat for the event.
Instead of a crowdfunding, donations in his memory were requested, in particular to the Lymphoma Leukemia Myeloma Fund in the Wales. More at https://www.llmf.org.uk/donate/
Our deepest condolences to Welshkid's friends and family.
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Add a pin on this map to report your participation indicating your faction and join the telegram chat for the event.
Instead of a crowdfunding, donations in his memory were requested, in particular to the Lymphoma Leukemia Myeloma Fund in the Wales. More at https://www.llmf.org.uk/donate/
Our deepest condolences to Welshkid's friends and family.
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Telegram
Welshkid global xfac beacon tribute
Welshkid, a globally known and respected Ingress player sadly passed away after a battle with leukemia. On Thursday December 17th at 6pm local time, please place beacons in memory of Welshkid and send videos/screenshots to ara@undercoverdragon.co.uk
Niantic just announced sales and several BOGO (Buy One Get One free) offers on the Ingress In-App Store until Tuesday, Dec 1st @ 17:00 UTC!
Festive Feast Bundle (5,000 CMU, one time purchase)
• 25 Hypercubes
• 25 Agent level Powercubes
Festive Fall bundle: (0 CMU, one time redeem for account 5+ days old)
• 1 Niantic Beacon
• 1 Enlightened Beacon
• 1 Resistance Beacon
• 5 Agent level Powercubes
BOGO (Buy One Get One free): 2x Portal Fracker (was 1): 4800 CMU
BOGO: Fracker 20-pack (was 10): 28,800 CMU
BOGO: Fracker 50-pack (was 25): 56,000 CMU
BOGO: Builder Bundle (Common): 5400 CMU
• 40 L1 Resonators (was 20)
• 40 L2 Resonators (was 20)
• 30 L3 Resonators (was 15)
• 30 L4 Resonators (was 15)
• 20 L5 Resonators (was 10)
• 20 L6 Resonators (was 10)
BOGO: Attack Bundle (Common): 2700 CMU
• 100 L6 XMP (was 50)
• 10 L6 Ultra Strikes (was 5)
• 10 L6 Power Cubes (was 5)
BOGO: Defense Bundle (Rare): 7500 CMU
• 48 Rare Portal Shields (was 24)
• 16 Turrets (was 8)
• 16 Force Amps (was 8)
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/12722/it-s-festive-fall-celebration-sale-at-the-store/
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Festive Feast Bundle (5,000 CMU, one time purchase)
• 25 Hypercubes
• 25 Agent level Powercubes
Festive Fall bundle: (0 CMU, one time redeem for account 5+ days old)
• 1 Niantic Beacon
• 1 Enlightened Beacon
• 1 Resistance Beacon
• 5 Agent level Powercubes
BOGO (Buy One Get One free): 2x Portal Fracker (was 1): 4800 CMU
BOGO: Fracker 20-pack (was 10): 28,800 CMU
BOGO: Fracker 50-pack (was 25): 56,000 CMU
BOGO: Builder Bundle (Common): 5400 CMU
• 40 L1 Resonators (was 20)
• 40 L2 Resonators (was 20)
• 30 L3 Resonators (was 15)
• 30 L4 Resonators (was 15)
• 20 L5 Resonators (was 10)
• 20 L6 Resonators (was 10)
BOGO: Attack Bundle (Common): 2700 CMU
• 100 L6 XMP (was 50)
• 10 L6 Ultra Strikes (was 5)
• 10 L6 Power Cubes (was 5)
BOGO: Defense Bundle (Rare): 7500 CMU
• 48 Rare Portal Shields (was 24)
• 16 Turrets (was 8)
• 16 Force Amps (was 8)
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/12722/it-s-festive-fall-celebration-sale-at-the-store/
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Ingress
It’s Festive Fall Celebration Sale at the Store!
The season of giving has arrived and we’re excited to celebrate with a spectacular sale never offered before!