Operation: Scarlet Spear

Operation: Scarlet Spear is an event released on March 24, 2020 on PC and ended on April 28, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET. On consoles, it was released on April 9, 2020 and ended on May 14, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. ET. It introduces the Sentient invasion of the Origin System as part of the Prelude to War story arc.
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==Event Synopsis==
The Sentients are invading the Origin System—their first destination: Earth. Tenno must coordinate their efforts to fend off Sentient Murex warships in space and Condrix drop ships on the ground. Little Duck has set up a Scarlet Spear Flotilla Relay off Earth's atmosphere as the Tenno's primary base of operations during this invasion.
Angered by the presence of Sentient and Tenno alike, General Sargas Ruk of the Grineer faction tries to sabotage the Tenno's efforts in fending off Condrixes on the forests of Grineer-controlled Earth, believing that it is the Tenno's fault for the Sentient invasion.
==How to Start==
To link forces with other Tenno, you’ll need to obtain and equip an OpLink Beacon. Track down Little Duck in the Scarlet Spear Flotilla Relay on Earth to start and purchase an OpLink from her for .
To participate in this Operation, you must be at least Mastery Rank 3. You do not need to have a Railjack or have completed the Rising Tide quest in order to participate in this event.
==Tutorial==
The event tutorial summary can be accessed from the console in front of the Sentient hologram:
==What You Need To Know==
===Scarlet Spear Flotilla Relay===
The Scarlet Spear Flotilla Relay on Earth is your home base for fending off the invasion. It’s here you’ll work to strategize a careful plan of attack — coordinated and deadly. The Scarlet Spear Flotilla will inform you of incoming Murex Waves, massive vessels harboring Sentient forces readying their next strike. Rendezvous with other Tenno and form Squads to embark on one of two connected Missions to fend them off: Ground Assault or Murex Raid.
You can access these missions on either side of the relay; Ground Assault missions to the right, highlighted by a blue projection of Earth, and Murex Raid to the left, highlighted by a yellow projection of a Sentient ship.
Players can also change their Arsenal and Railjack configurations on the left side of the relay.
Ground and space team status for the player's current Flotilla can be viewed from the relay; they are located at the bottom-right and bottom-left of the center projection respectively. 
 Team Status
Team 	Possible Messages
Ground(Ground Assault)	
*Scouting Condrix
*Attacking Condrix
*Deploying OpLink
*Sending Kill Codes
*OpLink Damaged
*OpLink Critical
Space(Murex Raid) 	
*Deploying Satellite
*Boarding Murex
*Awaiting Kill Codes
*OpLink Damaged
*OpLink Critical
SSGroundTeamStatus.jpg|Ground Teams status for a Flotilla surrounding an Earth projection
SSSpaceTeamStatus.jpg|Space Teams status for a Flotilla surrounding a mini Murex projection
===Ground Assault===
Enemy Scaling inGround Assault
Condrix #	Condrix Level
1 	25
2 	27
3 	31
4 	35
5 	39
6 	45
7 	50
8 	57
9 	65
10 	74
11 	85
12 	96
13 	110
14 	126
15 	144
16 	165
17 	188
Enemy Scaling inMurex Raid
Murex #	Enemy Level
1 	25-35
2 	35-45
3 	50-70
4 	75-105
5 	110-150
On the ground, your mission is to seize the Kill Code from Sentient Condrix and transmit it to your allies above. You’ll need to use an Operation Link Beacon — or OpLink Beacon — to connect to Squads in real-time. Fend off Sentients from harming the Beacon while it analyzes the Condrix for the Code you need.
The score gained in a single mission is based on how many Kill Codes are obtained from scanning Condrixes, in addition to how many Condrix scans are completed. At 33%, 66%, and 100% intervals of a Condrix scan, you will get a single Kill Code and your score will increase based on how many Condrixes have been completely scanned. In other words, each fully completed Condrix scan will award 3 Kill Codes.
The maximum amount of Condrix that can be scanned in a single mission is 17https://forums.warframe.com/topic/1178067-operation-scarlet-spear-live-on-pc/.
===Murex Raid===
In the Railjack, your objective will be to infiltrate the Sentient Murex, gain control of its Transmission Array and broadcast the Kill Code shared by the team on the ground. This will hopefully cut off the Murex from the rest of the Sentient Armada deeper in the Veil and delay further destruction.
Expect heavy resistance in both Missions. Boarding parties will deploy Anu Mantalysts and Anu Interference Drones to disrupt your Railjack Systems and put a halt to the resistance.
Only coordinated Squads can suppress the Sentients’ incursion. If you’re successful, the Murex Wave will have no choice but to flee.
The Murex Raid squad must upload 9 Kill Codes in order to successfully fend off a single Murex ship. Every Kill Code uploaded will increase the player's score and their Scarlet Credit reward at the end of the mission.
The maximum amount of Murex ships that can be driven away in a single mission is 5.
==Mission Rewards==
For Ground Assault, the reward rotation is AABC. Every completed Condrix scan will reward an item from the corresponding rotation table.
For Murex Raid, the reward rotation is AABC. Every 3 Kill Codes uploaded will reward an item from the corresponding rotation table.
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==Scarlet Credits/Scoring==
Scarlet Credits are a unique event-exclusive currency that can be gained by completing Ground Assaults or Murex Raids. The score earned during Ground Assault and Murex Raid missions will determine the number of Scarlet Credits earned at the end of the mission. For every one score earned, a single Scarlet Credit is rewarded (1:1 ratio). If you joined in a mission mid-way through completion, you will only get Scarlet Credits for the time you've spent playing.
The score/Scarlet Credits gained per Ground Assault mission depends on how many Kill Codes are obtained from scanning the Condrix with the OpLink. Each Condrix requires 3 Kill Codes, and Kill Code value increases with each defeated Condrix. Scores can be calculated via the following formula:
Score per Kill Code = 9\text{C}
Score per Condrix = 27\text{C}
Cumulative Score = \frac{27\text{C}(\text{C} + 1)}{2}
:where C is the number of the Condrix being fought, up to 17.
The score/Scarlet Credits gained per Murex Raid mission depends on how many Kill Codes are uploaded to the Murex ship using the OpLink. Each Murex requires 9 Kill Codes, and Kill Code value increases with each defeated Murex. Scores can be calculated via the following formula:
Score per Kill Code = 24\text{M} + 16
Score per Murex = 216\text{M} + 144
Cumulative Score = 36\text{M}(3\text{M} + 7)
:where M is the number of the Murex being fought, up to 5.
Score/Scarlet Credits GainDuring Ground Assault
Condrix #	Score perKill Code	Score perCondrix	CumulativeScore
1 	9 	27 	27
2 	18 	54 	81
3 	27 	81 	162
4 	36 	108 	270
5 	45 	135 	405
6 	54 	162 	567
7 	63 	189 	756
8 	72 	216 	972
9 	81 	243 	1215
10 	90 	270 	1485
11 	99 	297 	1782
12 	108 	324 	2106
13 	117 	351 	2457
14 	126 	378 	2835
15 	135 	405 	3240
16 	144 	432 	3672
17 	153 	459 	4131
Score/Scarlet Credits GainDuring Murex Raid
Murex #	Score perKill Code	Score perMurex	CumulativeScore
1 	40 	360 	360
2 	64 	576 	936
3 	88 	792 	1728
4 	112 	1008 	2736
5 	136 	1224 	3960
Bonus Scarlet Credit can be earned after successfully defeating all Murex ships in a single Murex wave. See Victory Payout for more details.
==Event Rewards==
Little Duck will have a stockpile of spoils that you can spend Scarlet Credits on, including a brand-new Weapon, an Operation-variant Lacera, Arcanes, and more. Earn Scarlet Credits by participating in Ground Assaults or Murex Raids!
* Blueprint: take aim with two different firing modes: a beam and a rapid-fire shot.
*Arcanes: a new way to earn these enhancements. Note that Arcanes are unranked.
*Stance Forma Blueprint: a Forma to maximize your flexibility with Melee Weapon Modding!
*Earn other unique rewards like new Clan Sigils, Orbiter Decorations, and more.
OpLink.png|link=OpLink|OpLink()
CetiLacera.png|link=Ceti Lacera| Blueprint( 20,000)
Basmu.png|link=Basmu| Blueprint( 15,000)
StanceForma.png|link=Stance Forma|Stance Forma Blueprint( 5,000)
BallroomSimulacrum.png|link=Simulacrum|The Ballroom Simulacrum( 5,000)
ClanSigilPhased.png|link=Sigils|Phased Clan Sigil( 2,000)
ClanSigilGlyphed.png|link=Sigils|Glyphed Clan Sigil( 2,000)
ClanSigilGilded.png|link=Sigils|Gilded Clan Sigil( 2,000)
MurexConsoleDecoration.png|link=Murex Console|Murex Console( 5,000)
EarthConsoleDecoration.png|link=Earth Console|Earth Console( 5,000)
ArcaneTempo.png|link=Arcane Tempo|( 1,000)
ArcaneConsequence.png|link=Arcane Consequence|( 1,000)
ArcaneMomentum.png|link=Arcane Momentum|( 1,000)
ArcaneIce.png|link=Arcane Ice|( 1,000)
ArcaneNullifier.png|link=Arcane Nullifier|( 1,000)
ArcaneWarmth.png|link=Arcane Warmth|( 1,000)
ArcaneResistance.png|link=Arcane Resistance|( 1,500)
ArcaneHealing.png|link=Arcane Healing|( 1,500)
ArcaneDeflection.png|link=Arcane Deflection|( 1,500)
ArcaneVictory.png|link=Arcane Victory|( 1,500)
ArcaneStrike.png|link=Arcane Strike|( 1,500)
ArcaneAwakening.png|link=Arcane Awakening|( 1,500)
ArcaneGuardian.png|link=Arcane Guardian|( 1,500)
ArcanePhantasm.png|link=Arcane Phantasm|( 1,500)
ArcaneEruption.png|link=Arcane Eruption|( 1,500)
ArcaneAgility.png|link=Arcane Agility|( 1,500)
ArcaneAcceleration.png|link=Arcane Acceleration|( 1,500)
ArcaneTrickery.png|link=Arcane Trickery|( 1,500)
ArcaneVelocity.png|link=Arcane Velocity|( 1,500)
ArcanePrecision.png|link=Arcane Precision|( 2,000)
ArcanePulse.png|link=Arcane Pulse|( 2,000)
ArcaneUltimatum.png|link=Arcane Ultimatum|( 2,000)
ArcaneAegis.png|link=Arcane Aegis|( 2,000)
ArcaneArachne.png|link=Arcane Arachne|( 2,000)
ArcaneRage.png|link=Arcane Rage|( 2,000)
ArcaneFury.png|link=Arcane Fury|( 2,000)
ArcaneAvenger.png|link=Arcane Avenger|( 2,000)
ArcaneEnergize.png|link=Arcane Energize|( 4,000)
ArcaneGrace.png|link=Arcane Grace|( 4,000)
ArcaneBarrier.png|link=Arcane Barrier|( 4,000)
*To buy all event-exclusive (or at the very least time-exclusive) items at least once, players will need 61,000 .
*To buy all Arcanes available through the event to max rank, players will need 1,123,500 .
==Mechanics==
Every player in the same instance of the Scarlet Spear Flotilla Relay will have 3 hours to fend off a single wave of 100 Sentient Murex ships on PC, 70 Murex on PS4 and XB1, and 50 Murex on Switchhttps://forums.warframe.com/topic/1183638-operation-scarlet-spear-live-on-switch-ps4-xb1/. This timer is universal across all instances of the relay. A maximum of 100 players can be in a single Flotilla at any given timeConfirmation needed. Players within the same relay instance must coordinate their efforts to fend off the Murex wave by having squads in Ground Assault and Murex Raid missions. Once the Murex wave has been repelled or the timer has expired, all missions will have their progression terminated and prompt extraction.
There is a downtime of 10 minutes between Murex appearances in which players cannot start Ground Assault or Murex Raid missions. In addition, players cannot start a Ground Assault or Murex Raid mission once all Murex ships have been defeated in a Flotilla.
The OpLink is needed in both missions. Each player in a squad that deploys their OpLink will help speed up progression. Each OpLink has 20,000 health, which does not regenerate between uses. OpLinks can only be healed through the Aura mod, or through the assistance of other players in the relay (see Assisting Squads below).
===Scanning Condrixes (Ground Assault mission)===
The Ground Assault mission has two distinct phases: weakening the Condrix and scanning the Condrix.
Condrix spawns are not random. They cycle through four distinct tile locations on the Grineer Forest tile set. The following diagram shows how the Condrix spawn locations are laid out in a linear fashion.
Extraction
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 Tile A ---> Tile B ---> Tile C ---> Tile D
 ^ ^ |
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 | Tenno Landing Point |
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 \-----------------------------------/
 You have to go back through C and B to A
The first Condrix will spawn at Tile C. The second Condrix will spawn at Tile D. From the third Condrix onwards, the Condrixes' spawn will cycle through Tiles A to D. Note that spawning tiles will be adjacent but unnecessarily in linear arrangement and probably have branch paths that lead to dead ends.
 Possible Condrix Enemy Wave SpawnsConfirmation needed 
4-5 Brachiolysts
3 Brachiolysts, 1 Aerolyst/Battalyst/Conculyst/Symbolyst
2 Brachiolysts, 2 Symbolysts
2 Brachiolysts, 1 Battalyst, 1 Conculyst
The Condrix can only be damaged when it opens up its center blue cavity to spawn more Sentient troops to help defend it. In ascending order of frequency, Condrixes can spawn Aerolysts, Symbilysts, Conculysts, Battalysts, and Brachiolysts. At 66% and 33% health, the Condrix will close up its cavity, shielding it from further damage until the squad has eliminated all Sentient enemies spawned by the Condrix in which it will open up again. Once the Condrix is almost dead, players must clear out remaining Sentient enemies before being able to deploy their OpLinks and scan the Condrix. For every 3rd Condrix, taking the Condrix health down to 66% will always spawn 1 Aerolyst and 3 Brachiolysts.
Grineer troops will try to destroy the OpLinks so players must defend them while they are scanning. At 33%, 66%, and 100% scan progress, a single Kill Code will be sent to the Railjack team automatically.
After successfully scanning 3 Condrixes, players may extract or continue scanning more Condrixes, up to a maximum of 17 in a single run. If the Grineer destroys all OpLinks after 3 successful scans, players cannot continue scanning and are forced to extract.
===Fending Off A Murex Ship (Murex Raid mission)===
The Murex Raid mission has two distinct phases: transporting the OpLink Satellite and deploying Kill Codes.
The mission starts with the Railjack carrying an OpLink Satellite, which must be brought in front of the Murex. While carrying the satellite, the forward turrets are disabled, though Munitions may still be fired. Sentient Gyrix and Ionyx will attempt to destroy the satellite, along with Splintrix delivering boarding parties. The most notable of these troops is the Anu Mantalysts which will deposit Anu Interference Drones to disrupt the Railjack's systems, preventing the use of Tactical and Battle Avionics, and reduce its speed. Later in the mission, Grineer Exo fighters and crewships will spawn. Once the satellite has been delivered, it will become invulnerable and players no longer need to defend it.
The squad must then board the Murex and place their OpLinks, which will upload Kill Codes that are obtained and automatically transmitted by the Ground Assault teams. 9 Kill Codes are needed for Murex Raid players to successfully fend off a Murex ship. Sentient forces will come in waves to attempt to destroy the OpLinks.
Players may extract at any time by using the Railjack's navigation terminal. Up to a maximum of 5 Murex can be fended off in a single run. If the Satellite or all OpLinks are destroyed after fending off one Murex, players cannot continue uploading and are forced to extract.
===Assisting Squads (OpLink Reinforcement Module)===
Players can spend to assist squads in Ground Assault or Murex Raid missions by interacting with the two kiosks on either side of the center red projection in the middle of the relay. An OpLink Reinforcement Module will spawn near the OpLink which will heal it for a short time, restoring up to 5,000 health.
===Earning Scarlet Spear Emblems===
SSCondrix1Emblem.png|Condrix Emblem Rank I
SSCondrix2Emblem.png|Condrix Emblem Rank II
SSCondrix3Emblem.png|Condrix Emblem Rank III
SSMurex1Emblem.png|Murex Emblem Rank I
SSMurex2Emblem.png|Murex Emblem Rank II
SSMurex3Emblem.png|Murex Emblem Rank III
Players can earn the Scarlet Spear Condrix Emblem once they reach 1,000 points across all Ground Assault missions done during the 3-hour period within the same Flotilla (i.e. same instance of Scarlet Spear Flotilla Relay). Likewise, the player can earn the Scarlet Spear Murex Emblem if they reach 1,000 points across all Murex Raid missions done during the same period. The emblem rank you will get is based on the accumulated score during the period. For example, if a player does two separate Ground Assault runs, scanning up to 14 Condrixes each (2835 points each), the player will earn the Condrix Emblem Rank III at the end of the Murex wave.
The level of the emblem is indicated by the number of dots in the lower part of the emblem.
Emblem Rank	Minimum Scoreduring Murex Wave
No Emblem 	0
Rank I 	1,000
Rank II 	3,000
Rank III 	5,000
A Scarlet Spear Operations Emblem can be earned that represents the cumulative score earned throughout the entire event (not on a wave-to-wave basis). This emblem can also be 'upgraded' based on how many points the player had earned.
Emblem Rank	Minimum Scoreduring Event
Rank I 	10,000 total
Rank II 	30,000 total
Rank III 	50,000 total
Note that Condrix/Murex Emblems are given to players only when they reach these scores in the same flotilla. Only 14 Condrix waves in two different flotilla means player will only get rank-I Condrix emblems twice as the score, 2835, is just below 3000. However the Operations Emblems are given when the cumulative scores reach the given numbers. The reward given if the wave is defeated also adds up into Operations Emblem score.
SSOperations1Emblem.png|Operation Emblem Rank I
SSOperations2Emblem.png|Operation Emblem Rank II
SSOperations3Emblem.png|Operation Emblem Rank III
===Victory Payout===
After all Murex ships are defeated, all players in the same Flotilla will receive a Victory Payout via an inbox message from Little Duck, granting more event score and Scarlet Credits. This payout is calculated from the player's highest total score between ground or space multiplied by 2 (capped at 10,000). It is possible to get this Victory Payout from more than one Flotilla within the same 3-hour wave session if the player helps other Flotilla defeat Murex ships before the timer ends. Note that the score tables may show lower values than actual scores when the player returns from a mission since they take some time to refresh with the latest scores.
==FAQ==
From the event's forum post:
;Endless?
The original mission design was Endless, but after testing we added a cap to help the flow and battle resolution. The cap on Condrix is 17 in 1 Ground Assault and 5 Murex in 1 Murex Raid.
;Competition and Leaderboards?
This is a communal Operation with no distinct competition. As you earn Badges, you will ascend to uniquely signified ranks for the Scarlet Spear effort.
Leaderboards are limited to best contributing Tenno per Flotilla.
;Exploits and Exploiters?
All Exploits can be reported to support.warframe.com with the Subject Line ‘Scarlet Spear Exploit’. If you think you engaged in behaviours in-game that had unintended results, please report them to us using the support.warframe.com link. Exploiter’s missions often stand out in our Operations, and for our first Operation of 2020 we will be enforcing account restrictions on any exploit or abuse.
;How does the Scarlet Spear Credit Trade store work?
Everything you see there will be there for the whole event. Nothing is getting rotated out.
==Trivia==
*The term "Scarlet Spear" may be a Sentient twist to the term "Golden Spear" Natah mentioned. It is an Orokin term referring to something (possibly a fleet) used against the Sentient threat during The Old WarErra (Quest)/Transcript.
==Media==
Warframe Operation Scarlet Spear Update Trailer - Live now on PC
Warframe HOW TO SOLO SCARLET SPEAR EVENT ALL 17 CONDRIX & 5 MUREX
==References==
==Patch History==
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Category:Update 27