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{{InfoboxNeue
| title = Foundation Festival
| image = Foundation Festival - Fleet with FF Skins flying fast.jpg
| label1 = Event type
| content1 = Real-life
| label2 = Subtype
| content2 = Guide System
| label3 = Organizer
| content3 = [[Roberts Space Industries Corporate]]
| label4 = Occurrence 
| content4 = Yearly in July
}}

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In Star Citizen lore, the '''Foundation Festival''' is an annual civic program that takes place throughout July. It was proposed in 2861 by Imperator [[Gayatari Deomana]] with the goal of strengthening community participation by encouraging Citizens and civilians to volunteer with local and imperial organizations.<ref name="foundation">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18737-Foundation-Festival-2022|text=Foundation Festival 2022|accessdate=2022-07-08}}</ref> Independent charitable organizations often reach volunteer capacity during the holiday, so the UEE government offers short-term volunteer opportunities such as mentorship programs and cleanup events. Civilians can submit repeated Foundation Festival volunteer work as one of many qualifications to receive [[Citizenship]].<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RAXKmZQAMy-foundation-festival|text=Foundation Festival|accessdate=2023-10-17}}</ref>

For players, it is often coupled with perks, promotions, and a [[Free-fly]]. [[Cloud Imperium]] has used this event to promote their [[Guide System]]. In this, existing players can enlist themselves as guides in different subjects. New players can then request help from these guides. Using this system during this festival will reward both players for every session lasting longer than 30 minutes. Guides may have multiple sessions active simultaneously and each session will be counted separately for the rewards.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ 
! Year
! Dates
! Link
|-
| 2020
| July 8–31
| [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17662-Foundation-Festival-2950 Foundation Festival 2950]
|-
| 2022
| July 7–25
| [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18737-Foundation-Festival-2022 Foundation Festival 2022]
|-
| 2023
| July 7–31
| [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19345-Foundation-Festival-Welcome Foundation Festival 2023]
|-
| 2024
| July 12–31
| [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/20015-Foundation-Festival-2024 Foundation Festival 2024]
|}

==Rewards==

===2020===

====Vehicle paints====

{| class="wikitable"
! Item 
! Description
|-
| [[:Category:Arrow series#"Foundation Festival"|Arrow: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for taking part in the 2020 Foundation Festival event.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17662-Foundation-Festival-2950|text=Foundation Festival 2950 event|accessdate=2023-07-11}}</ref>
|}

===2022===

====Vehicle paints====

{| class="wikitable"
! Item 
! Description
|-
| [[:Category:100 series#"Foundation Festival"|100i: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Part of a starter pack available on the [[Pledge Store]], which included the [[100i]] itself.
|-
| [[:Category:600i series#"Foundation Festival"|600i: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''touring''' proficiency.
|-
| [[:Category:Arrow series#"Foundation Festival"|Arrow: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''refueling''' proficiency.
|-
| [[:Category:Aurora series#"Foundation Festival"|Aurora: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Part of a starter pack available on the [[Pledge Store]], which included the [[Aurora MR]] itself.
|-
| [[:Category:Caterpillar series#"Foundation Festival"|Caterpillar: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''trading''' proficiency.
|-
| [[:Category:Cutlass series#"Foundation Festival"|Cutlass: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''basics''' or '''medical''' proficiency.
|-
| [[:Category:Freelancer series#"Foundation Festival"|Freelancer: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''missions''' proficiency.
|-
| [[:Category:Gladius series#"Foundation Festival"|Gladius: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''vehicle combat''' proficiency.
|-
| [[:Category:Prospector series#"Foundation Festival"|Prospector: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''mining''' proficiency.
|-
| [[:Category:Mercury Star Runner series#"Foundation Festival"|Mercury Star Runner: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''miscellaneous''' proficiency.
|-
| [[:Category:Valkyrie series#"Foundation Festival"|Valkyrie: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''FPS combat''' proficiency.
|}

====Clothing====

{| class="wikitable"
! Item 
! Description
|-
| [[Foundation Festival Beanie Black]]
| Reward for doing one guiding session.
|-
| [[Foundation Festival Beanie Teal]]
| Reward for doing two guiding sessions.
|-
| [[Foundation Festival Hat Black]]
| Reward for doing three guiding sessions.
|}

===2023===
Contains the same as the 2022 event (except for the Arrow Foundation Fest paint) plus the following items.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/1/thread/foundation-festival-2023-reap-the-rewards|text=Foundation Festival 2023 Rewards|accessdate=2023-07-11}}</ref>

====Vehicle paints====

{| class="wikitable"
! Item 
! Description
|-
| [[:Category:Razor series#"Foundation Festival"|Razor: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''racing''' proficiency.
|-
| [[:Category:Starfarer series#"Foundation Festival"|Starfarer: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''refueling''' proficiency.
|-
| [[:Category:Vulture series#"Foundation Festival"|Vulture: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''salvage''' proficiency.
|}

====FPS kits====

{| class="wikitable"
! Item 
! Description
|-
| "Archangel" Armor & Sniper Rifle kit <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Gear/Archangel-Armor-Sniper-Rifle-Kit|text="Archangel" Armor & Sniper Rifle kit - RSI Store|accessdate=2023-07-11}}</ref>
| Reward for doing three guiding sessions during the 2nd weekend of the event.
|-
| "Canuto" Armor & Sniper Rifle kit <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Gear/Canuto-Armor-Sniper-Rifle-Kit|text="Canuto" Armor & Sniper Rifle kit|accessdate=2023-07-11}}</ref>
| Reward for doing three guiding sessions during the 3rd weekend of the event.
|-
| "Lodestone" Armor & Sniper Rifle kit <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Gear/Lodestone-Armor-Sniper-Rifle-Kit|text="Lodestone" Armor & Sniper Rifle kit|accessdate=2023-07-11}}</ref>
| Reward for doing three guiding sessions during the 1st weekend of the event.
|-
| "Rime" Armor & Sniper Rifle kit <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Gear/Rime-Armor-Sniper-Rifle-Kit|text="Rime" Armor & Sniper Rifle kit - RSI Store|accessdate=2023-07-11}}</ref>
| Reward for doing three guiding sessions during the 4th weekend of the event.
|-
| "Wildwood" Armor & Sniper Rifle kit <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Gear/Wildwood-Armor-Sniper-Rifle-Kit|text="Wildwood" Armor & Sniper Rifle kit - RSI Store|accessdate=2023-07-11}}</ref>
| Reward for completing all of the above 4 weekend sessions.
|}

===2024===
From July 12 to July 31, participants in the Guide System will automatically receive weekly exclusive rewards for completing guide sessions and helping in multiple categories during the Foundation Festival. Completing a single guide session in a specific category earns exclusive Foundation Festival-themed prizes for both Guides and Recruits, with up to twelve paints available if all tutorial categories are completed. Additionally, unique Armor and Weapon sets will be awarded each weekend to those who complete at least three successful sessions, with a total of three sets available.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/20015-Foundation-Festival-2024 Foundation Festival 2024|accessdate=2024-07-21}}</ref>

====Vehicle paints====

{| class="wikitable"
! Item 
! Description
|-
| [[:Category:600i series#"Foundation Festival"|600i: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''touring''' proficiency.
|-
| [[:Category:Starfarer series#"Foundation Festival"|Starfarer: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''refueling''' proficiency.
|-
| [[:Category:Caterpillar series#"Foundation Festival"|Caterpillar: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''trading''' proficiency.
|-
| [[:Category:Arrow series#"Foundation Festival"|Arrow: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''basics''' proficiency.
|-
| [[:Category:Vulture series#"Foundation Festival"|Vulture: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''salvage''' proficiency.
|-
| [[:Category:Razor series#"Foundation Festival"|Razor: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''racing''' proficiency.
|-
| [[:Category:Cutlass series#"Foundation Festival"|Cutlass: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''medical''' proficiency.
|-
| [[:Category:Cutlass series#"Foundation Festival"|Cutlass: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''missions & reputation''' proficiency.
|-
| [[:Category:Gladius series#"Foundation Festival"|Gladius: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''vehicle combat''' proficiency.
|-
| [[:Category:Prospector series#"Foundation Festival"|Prospector: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''mining''' proficiency.
|-
| [[:Category:Mercury Star Runner series#"Foundation Festival"|Mercury Star Runner: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''miscellaneous''' proficiency.
|-
| [[:Category:Valkyrie series#"Foundation Festival"|Valkyrie: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''FPS combat''' proficiency.
|}

====FPS kits====

{| class="wikitable"
! Item 
! Description
|-
| "Venture" Ascension Kit <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Gear/Venture-Ascension-Kit|text="Venture" Ascension Kit - RSI Store|accessdate=2024-07-21}}</ref>
| Reward for completing three guide or recruit sessions for Weekend 1 (4pm UTC July 12 to 4pm UTC July 15).
|-
| "Novikov" Ascension Kit <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Gear/Novikov-Ascension-Kit|text="Novikov" Ascension Kit - RSI Store|accessdate=2024-07-21}}</ref>
| Reward for completing three guide or recruit sessions for Weekend 2 (4pm UTC July 19 to 4pm UTC July 22).
|-
| "Xanthule" Ascension Kit <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Gear/Xanthule-Ascension-Kit|text="Xanthule" Ascension Kit - RSI Store|accessdate=2024-07-21}}</ref>
| Reward for completing three guide or recruit sessions for Weekend 3 (4pm UTC July 26 to 4pm UTC July 29).
|}

====Guide Awards====

{| class="wikitable"
! Item 
! Description
|-
| [[Foundation Festival Hat Grey]]
| Reward for one successful guide session.
|-
| [[:Category:100 series#"Foundation Festival"|100i: "Foundation Festival"]]
| Reward for two successful guide sessions.
|-
| [[Arden-SL#"Red Alert"|Arden-SL: "Red Alert"]], [[P8-SC "Red Alert" SMG]]
| Reward for three successful guide sessions.
|}

====Recruit Awards====

{| class="wikitable"
! Item 
! Description
|-
| [[LH86 Pistol]]
| Reward for one successful recruit session.
|-
| [[P4-AR Rifle]]
| Reward for two successful recruit sessions.
|-
| [[Pyro RYT Multi-Tool]]<br>[[OreBit Mining Attachment]]<br>[[Cambio-Lite SRT Attachment]]<br>[[TruHold Tractor Beam Attachment]]
| Reward for three successful recruit sessions.
|}

====Miscellaneous====

{| class="wikitable"
! Item 
! Description
|-
| Foundation Festival [[Challenge_coins|Challenge Coin]]
| Reward for doing a single guiding session in the '''refresher basics''' proficiency.
|}

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