# EP 149 - DefenseCon 2956, Alpha 4.8 Tactical Strike, Drake Ironclad, and the 4.8 Wipe

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Podcast: [Beyond the Verse Star Citizen Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-verse-star-citizen-podcast-6251810)
Published: 2026-05-15T11:46:28+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondtheversecast/episodes/EP-149---DefenseCon-2956--Alpha-4-8-Tactical-Strike--Drake-Ironclad--and-the-4-8-Wipe-e3jdjhe
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Duration seconds: 4413

## Resource

DefenseCon 2956 is officially underway, and Episode 149 of Beyond the Verse dives into what may be one of the most important directional shifts Star Citizen has seen in years. We break down Alpha 4.8 Tactical Strike, Tactical Strike Groups, the full 4.8 wipe, the reveal of the Drake Ironclad and Ironclad Assault, the Drake Pitbull, vehicle mods, Grey’s Market flight blades, and what DefenseCon’s broader “full-spectrum warfare” identity could mean for the future of fleet gameplay. We also cover the latest Q&A clarifications, Twitch Drops, referral bonuses, manufacturer schedules, and more. REFERRAL CODE: https://www.robertsspaceindustries.com/enlist?referral=STAR-94ST-BKFM

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