Departure Date

**Departure Date,** also known **Date of Departure**, is a Reoccurring Time-Limited A-Tier Costume for the First Officer, Jose Baden. It is part of the "Once" series in the Illusion Hall and costs 1388 Echoes.

## Availability

As it is not a true Limited Costume (which are denoted by the "limited" tag found in the top right of certain card icons), it can return to the Illusion Hall shop multiple times.

* It was originally available for purchase from September 30th to October 27th 2021.
* It was made available for purchase during the Global 4th Anniversary from July 14th to August 4th 2022.
* It was made available for purchase during the Chinese 5th Anniversary from March 23rd to April 12th 2023. This return was caused by a glitch but it was allowed to stay.

## Appearance

### **Physical**

When equipped, his facial hair that he usually has is now gone, and his hair is a bit shorter than usual.

### **Outfit**

He wears a white shirt and a gold-lined bright red coat. A golden octagram decorated with a red jewel medal is pinned to his coat, and an emblem is on the left shoulder. He also wears black pants with a mask of a clown hung over his left waist. Over his eyes are golden adjustable lens.

### **Poseidon Watch**

His pocket watch is a golden compass with a mermaid lid.

## Concept / Design Notes

### **Design Idea Plans**

Deep inside First Officer's mind, his biggest life changing event is that delayed ship that he missed. Based on the settings of the Backdrift Series, this costume shows what will happen if he never missed the ship due to his dream. If he managed to aboard the ship, did his job as the First Officer, His crewmates won't disappear, and the treasure of the Queen won't be gone missing. The Baden household would still be sailing in the sea pridefully. There won't be any scars, a broken arm, and a terrible life. He would still be just like the new nobles, having higher status and more wealth. That traumatized voyage, would be just a devil under a mask of a clown, a funny story while he enjoys a simple and happy life.

### **Design Idea Sketch**

Being a Once Series costume, this costume represents what would happen to the First Officer if the main events which affected the First Officer's personalities and his life never happen. The appearance and the costume which he is wearing now is a brighter and colorful version of his Original costume. Based on the lore, First Officer used to be a wandering rich boy, living in wealth and luxuries, just rushed to the port from a ball.

In order to better fit the character setting, the first three sketches were combined, and the fineness of the objects and clothing on the character was further improved, and the special effects needed as an A-Tier costume were added.

In order to further enhance the background of the character who has just participated in a ball, his hair color, mask style, neckline cuff structure, clothing pattern, special effects position have been optimized, and jewelry embellishments have been added.

Finally, on this basis, the eye-catching embroidery patterns on the neckline were replaced with dark patterns, and a brooch that was more matching with the costume was added to further increase the character's sense of extravagance.

### **Showroom Interface Design**

A young aristocratic child who wore gold-framed unilateral spectacles was casual, showing a bit of unruly.

First Officer - Departure Date draped his red military uniform dress over his shoulders on the day of sailing, and the golden notes are floating in the air with the ups and downs of the sound waves, making him can't leave.

The captain wore a deep V-neck shirt and dazzling jewelry. The pocket watch in his hand reminded him that his important voyage was about to be missed.

### **Model Details Description**

1. The lord's hair is combed fine and neat, the left eye is wearing a unilateral glasses, the condole line of glasses just coincides with the scar on the face of Original Costume, the reflect of the diversion point in his life.
2. Baggy shirt, shiny medals, and a delicate red uniform draped over his shoulders.
3. And the horrible memories of being as a pirate, was just a funny mask of the ball with the theme of pirates.

### **Costume Effects Design**

The first officer wore a deep V-neck shirt and sparkling jewelry on the day of sailing. The red military-style dress is casually draped over his shoulders, a gold medal represents the award he has received, and an empty pirate mask is worn around his waist. He pursues a life of luxury and enjoyment.

## Trivia

* It was originally called **Date of Departure** from the concept art before it was released.
* It is Jose's only skin to not feature a mustache.
* Upon purchasing this costume, the player would also receive the following blue Achievement Label for their profile: "Backdrift - First Officer"
	+ When the costume was first released, a bug caused the Achievement Label given to say "Backdrift - Grave Keeper" but was quickly fixed.
* It is the third costume in the Once Series.
* The costume's Poseidon Watch made a cameo on "Good Child's" Trailer before being announced and released 2 month later.

## Gallery

* In-Game
* Official Art
* Additional Appearances

Front viewSide viewBack viewSide viewDeparture Date Entrance Animation.Departure Date Idle Animation.Departure Date Press Animation.Departure Date changes to Poseidon's Watch.

### Concept Art & Icons

Chinese Concept Art of Departure Date (Weibo)Dear Detectives, he wanders in his dreamland and gathers hope, but dreams of romance is a dangerous thing for the great Captain! - English Concept Art of Departure Date (Twitter)Process for creating the promotional posterTransparent cutout of Departure DateDeparture Date Sprite
### Promotional Art

Departure Date Release Artwork (Lofter)"Dear Detectives, the brave Captain of the majestic voyage will not let himself get trapped within the everlasting dream!" - Official Artwork of Departure Date (Twitter)Official Chibi Artwork of Departure Date.'Braveness' always comes at a high price." - 2021 Birthday Art (Weibo)X marks the spot and Jose is diving in hot! Detectives, it's the First Officer's Birthday today! Let's hope he'll find his treasure soon! - 2021 First Officer Birthday Art (Twitter)Dear Detectives, 4th-anniversary news here, the Ivory Tower costumes and some of Once Series costumes will be back to the game on July 14! Make sure you don't miss out! (Twitter)September 2022 Birthdays (Twitter)September 2022 Birthdays and Events (Weibo)"Forgetting is the best cure." - 2022 Birthday Art (Weibo)Official IDV Weibo emoji (Weibo)"Three, two, one... I wish you sweet dreams." - 2023 Chinese Birthday Art (Weibo)"Dear Visitors, Let's wish a very Happy Birthday to Jose! His boldness and clarity always lead to treasure, hidden gems, or wisdom. May his day be filled with exciting conversations and the discovery of new treasures!" - 2023 Global Birthday Art (Twitter)

Pre-Release Cameo on the "Good Child's" Trailer.

## References

1. ↑ Announcement on Official Twitter.
2. ↑ Departure Date Design Notes - Weibo