Veteran Backer Star Citizen Account — Thirteen Years of Original Crowdfunding History, Best in Show Collection & Luminalia Archive

Some accounts are built around a single ship. This one is built around a decade and a half of Star Citizen itself — a continuous paper trail running from the project's earliest days as a crowdfunding campaign through to its current era of annual Ship Showdown events and holiday celebrations. This is a Veteran Backer account, carrying the shared Original and Veteran Backers Reward package distributed on June 27, 2013 to every qualifying early supporter, alongside a near-complete run of the original funding milestone rewards that built Star Citizen from a $15M pitch to a $300M phenomenon.

What sets this account apart isn't fleet size — it holds no ships or vehicles — but the sheer continuity of its provenance. From the RSI Class II Space Suit and Free Hangar Fees reward earned in the summer of 2013, through the annual Best in Show pennants of 2950, 2952, 2954, and 2955, to a full twelve-day Luminalia 2955 advent collection, this account documents active, continuous participation in the community's biggest moments across thirteen consecutive years.

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Exclusive Collectibles & Event Flair

This account's value lives entirely in its dated provenance — a nearly unbroken chain of crowdfunding and community-era collectibles beginning in 2013 and running through the end of 2025. Every item below traces back to a specific, verifiable moment in Star Citizen's history.

✓ Original and Veteran Backers Reward (June 2013) — the foundational early-backer package: Aurora Mk I "Record Breaker" Paint, AMX-1 Repair Bot, and Squadron 42 Mission Disk (collectible only; does not grant Squadron 42 game access)

✓ RSI Class II Space Suit with Test Pilot Colors — members-only test pilot livery suit from the same 2013 early-backer distribution

✓ Free Hangar Fees on Starting Planet — economic perk reward from the original 2013 early-backer wave

✓ $15M Reward — Digital 42-page Upgrade Handbook

✓ $16M Reward — K&W Arclight II Laser Pistol sidearm

✓ $17M Reward — "Mystery" Engine Modifier

✓ $19M Reward — Jane's Fighting Ships Style Manual

✓ $20M Reward — Fishtank Mark 1 and Midas Fish

✓ $23M Reward — Takuetsu "Prestige" Khartu-Al Model and Prestige Box

✓ $42M Reward — UEE Towel and Explorer-Class MobiGlas Rig

✓ Omni Role Combat Armor (ORC) Mk9 — early backer armor reward from May 2014

✓ December 2014 Backer Reward — Takuetsu Consolidated Outland Mustang model and box

✓ $45M Reward — Hadesian Artifact, an ancient alien relic for hangar display

✓ $47M Reward — "MaxTune" Engine Tuning Kit

✓ $49M Reward — Xi'An Space Plant, a rare potted alien flower

✓ $52M Reward — BB-12 Manned Maneuvering Unit

✓ $55M Reward — Preacher Armament Inquisition XXII Gatling

✓ $56M Reward — J-Span "Cryo-Star" Cooler

✓ $100M Reward — 2943 War Bond, part of the original UEE War Bond commemorative set

✓ 200 Million Commemorative Coin (January 2019)

✓ Drake Caterpillar Statue (December 2019)

✓ 300 Million Reward — Commemorative S-38 "One Empire" Pistol (October 2020)

✓ Best in Show Collectibles 2950–2955 — spanning four Ship Showdown seasons: the 2950 BIS Carrack Helmet (Venture Helmet, Carrack Edition), the "Best in Show '52" set (Carrack 2952 Best in Show Miniature, Ship Showdown '52 Coin, and Carrack 2952 Best in Show Model), the 2954 BIS F8C Lightning Pennant (Ship Showdown Flag), and the 2955 Polaris Best in Show Winner Reward (Polaris 2955 Best in Show Pennant)

✓ Star Citizen Birthday Goodies Pack (October 2020) — Lamont Undersuit, Odyssey II Helmet Obsidian, Pico the Penguin Party Animal (Green), and Arclight "Glimmer" Energy Pistol

✓ Aeon Club T-Shirt and Epoch Society T-Shirt (April 2018) — paired community club apparel

✓ Space Globe - Good Health (January 2015)

✓ Cataby Backpack, MPUV-1C Edition (November 2021)

✓ CitizenCon 2952 Digital Goodies — Falston Jumpsuit "Shubin Edition," Cuesta Shoes, GP-33 MOD "Umber" Grenade Launcher, and the Francis the Party Animal Plushie

✓ Lunar New Year Envelope Set — Year of the Monkey (2023), Year of the Ram (2023), and Year of the Horse (2023)

✓ Luminalia 2955 Full 12-Day Advent Set — Eyaja Knife, Terrapin "Deck the Hull" and "IceBreak" Paints, Luminalia '55 Coin, Piconalia Sweater (Tannenbaum), Parallax "Piconalia" Energy Assault Rifle, Scorpius "Deck the Hull" and "IceBreak" Paints, Hello Sunshine Luminalia Planter, Quartz "Piconalia" Energy SMG, Spirit "Deck the Hull" and "IceBreak" Paints, Good Gift Sweater (Blue), Pulse "Piconalia" Laser Pistol, and Golem "Deck the Hull" and "IceBreak" Paints

Why This Account Stands Out

✓ Verified Veteran Backer status from the original 2013 crowdfunding era

✓ Thirteen consecutive years of documented community and event participation, 2013 through 2025

✓ Near-complete original funding milestone set, $15M through $100M

✓ Four separate Best in Show seasons represented: 2950, 2952, 2954, and 2955

✓ Complete Luminalia 2955 twelve-day advent collection

✓ Continuous provenance with no gaps longer than a single year across the account's history

What this account holds cannot be recreated by a new purchase today. The early-backer rewards, the funding milestone set, and four years of Best in Show pennants were each earned in a specific window that has since closed — not through spend, but through years of presence in the community as it happened. A buyer isn't just acquiring items; they're acquiring a documented seat at thirteen years of Star Citizen's history.

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Original & Veteran Backer Rewards

Original backers from 2012–2013 received a legendary bundle
of unique perks, many never distributed again, marking them as pioneers of the
‘verse.

• AMX-1
  Repair Bot – A Saga Datasystems service drone, gifted as hangar flair,
  planned to function as an in-game repair assistant.
• Record
  Breaker Skin – A celebratory livery commemorating Star Citizen’s
  record-breaking crowdfunding milestone at $5.5M.
• Squadron
  42 Mission Disk – An expansion mission chapter (“Behind Enemy Lines”)
  promised for Squadron 42.
• Free
  Hangar Fees – Waived hangar fees on the starting planet in the
  Persistent Universe.
• RSI
  Class II Space Suit (Test Pilot colors) – An exclusive space suit
  awarded only to early backers, marking them as test pilots of history.

Funding Milestone Stretch Goal Rewards

As the community pushed funding higher, CIG granted special
rewards at each landmark. These digital and flair items symbolize key moments
in Star Citizen’s history.

• $15M:
  Upgrade Handbook (digital) – A comprehensive 42-page guide to ship
  upgrading.
• $16M:
  Arclight Energy Pistol – A signature sidearm (Klaus & Werner
  Arclight II pistol) given to all backers.
• $17M:
  Engine Modifier Kit – A mystery tuning module for enhancing ship
  engines.
• $18M:
  Exclusive Star System – A new star system reserved for backers, added
  to the Persistent Universe.
• $19M:
  Jane’s Fighting Ships Manual – An in-universe ship reference, issued
  as a digital PDF.
• $20M:
  Fish Tank & Midas Fish – A hangar decoration with a golden exotic
  fish.
• $23M:
  Takuetsu Khartu-Al Prestige Model – A high-quality miniature of the
  Khartu-al fighter.
• $42M:
  UEE Towel & ExoGlas – A playful nod to sci-fi history; a towel and
  stylish eyewear.
• $43M:
  Omni-Role Combat Armor Mk9 – A marine-style heavy armor suit.
• $45M:
  Hadesian Artifact – An alien relic from the Hades system.
• $46M:
  S0N-0 Sataball Module – A flair item tied to the in-fiction sport
  Sataball.
• $47M:
  MaxTune Engine Kit – A second engine-modification upgrade.
• $49M:
  Centennial Bloom – A Xi’an exotic plant for hangar decoration.
• $52M:
  BB-12 EVA Jetpack – A manned maneuvering unit for zero-G mobility.
• $55M:
  Inquisition XXII Gatling – A Preacher Armaments size 2 ship-mounted
  gun.
• $56M:
  J-Span Cryo-Star Cooler – An advanced cooling module for ships.
• $58M:
  10,000 UEC – Bonus in-game credits.
• $100M:
  War Bond Set – Commemorative UEE war bonds (2942–2945 editions).
• $200M:
  “One Empire” 200th Anniversary Coin – A collectible coin celebrating
  the bicentennial of the UEE.

High Admiral ($1,000+)

Entering the ranks of High Admiral signals your arrival into
an elite community of Star Citizen enthusiasts. This tier marks your induction
into the Chairman’s Club and unlocks an array of stylish, lore-rich items
befitting your newfound prestige.

• Jacopo
  Top Hat & Monocle – A distinguished set of accessories, worn
  proudly to symbolize your elevated status.
• Radegast
  Whiskey 2947 Homeward Limited-Edition – A collectible bottle of the
  famous Stanton whiskey, celebrating heritage and refinement.
• Arclight
  II Laser Pistol (Executive Edition) – A sleek, high-class variant of
  the classic sidearm, tailored for executive presentation as well as
  defense.
• Star
  Citizen Digital Game Access – Full access to Star Citizen without the
  need for a separate pledge package.
• Star
  Citizen Soundtrack Sample – A selection of in-game music that brings
  the spirit of exploration into your personal collection.

Grand Admiral ($2,500+)

Grand Admiral status elevates you further, granting rarer
rewards and marking you as a more prominent figure within the Chairman’s Club.

• Klaus
  & Werner Arrowhead Sniper Rifle (Executive Edition) – A precision
  long-range rifle in an executive finish, reserved only for Grand Admirals.
• All
  High Admiral Rewards – All perks and collectibles from the High
  Admiral tier are included.

Space Marshal ($5,000+)

As a Space Marshal, you represent the respected core of the
Concierge community, recognized for your lavish support and in-game prominence.

• RSI
  Venture Explorer Suit (Executive Edition) – A striking suit of
  exploration gear styled for the most adventurous yet refined pilots.
• All
  Grand Admiral and High Admiral Rewards – Includes every collectible
  and benefit from the previous tiers.

Wing Commander ($10,000+)

Wing Commanders are among Star Citizen’s most distinguished
VIPs, receiving access to ships once reserved for Squadron 42’s elite.

• Anvil
  F8C Lightning – A legendary heavy fighter, unmatched in speed and
  firepower, made available only to Wing Commanders and above.
• F8C
  “Shock Wave” Paint – A unique custom livery for the F8C Lightning,
  symbolizing power and exclusivity.
• All
  Space Marshal, Grand Admiral, and High Admiral Rewards – Full access
  to everything below this tier.

Praetorian ($15,000+)

The Praetorian tier unlocks ultra-rare ships and weapons,
cementing your place among Star Citizen’s most powerful patrons.

• Anvil
  F8C Lightning (Executive Edition) – A gold-accented masterpiece of
  military engineering, exclusive to Praetorians.
• Apocalypse
  Arms Havoc Scatterguns (x2, Sharkmouth-Edition) – Distinctive dual
  scatterguns bearing aggressive sharkmouth livery, showcasing both flair
  and lethality.
• All
  Wing Commander, Space Marshal, Grand Admiral, and High Admiral Rewards
  – Full inheritance of all previous rewards.

Legatus Navium ($25,000+)

The ultimate rank of prestige, Legatus Navium symbolizes
unmatched dedication and influence in the ‘verse. It grants unrivaled access to
the rarest executive ships and the most personalized treatment within the
Chairman’s Club.

• Origin
  600i (Executive Edition) – A bespoke luxury capital ship with a
  gold-accented design, representing the pinnacle of exclusivity.
• All
  Praetorian, Wing Commander, Space Marshal, Grand Admiral, and High Admiral
  Rewards – Every single Concierge collectible and benefit is yours.