====== The Glorious 8 ======

The //Glorious 8// is the name of the special alpha packs and cards which were on sale during the initial presale. The //Glorious 8// included 3 //contracts//, 3 //support packs//, and 2 //special crew packs//:

  * [[exode_alpha_contract_tom|TOM Settler Premium Buddies contracts]]
  * [[exode_alpha_contract_rekatron|Rekatron Weapon Drops contracts]]
  * [[exode_alpha_contract_syndicate|Syndicate Sponsorship contracts]]
  * [[exode_alpha_support_tom|TOM Settler Essential packs]]
  * [[exode_alpha_support_vega|Escort Ship - Vega Squadron]]	
  * [[exode_alpha_support_ionguards|Escort Ship - Ionguards	]]
  * [[exode_alpha_pack_crew_kb119|Special Crew (KB-119 'Kilbot')]]
  * [[exode_alpha_pack_crew_galvin4|Special Crew (Galvin-4)]]

==== Glorious 8's shop prices  ====

A discount was applied on the Glorious 8 prices at the beginning of the presale. This discount was reduced and stopped after the end of the booster presale. 

^ Item         ^ Price           ^ Discounts during presale                           ^
| Contracts (Syndicate)             | 150$     | -70$ -> -30$  |
| Contracts (TOM, Rekatron)   | 60$       | -20$ -> -10$ |
| Support Packs                          | 20$      | -10$ -> -5$     |
| Special Crew Packs                 | 30$      | -10$ -> -5$     |

==== Glorious 8's shop supply ====

About 2 weeks after the end of the alpha booster presale, the remaining supply of Glorious 8 contracts and packs was burnt. 

^ Item         ^ Initial supply           ^ Delivered supply                           ^
| Contracts (Syndicate)             | 700        | 177 |
| Contracts (TOM)                      | 1600      | 165 |
| Contracts (Rekatron)              | 1600      | 145 |
| Support Packs (TOM)             | ?             | 89   |
| Support Packs (Ion Guards) | 5000      | 88   |
| Support Packs (Vega)             | 5000      | 85   |
| Special Crew Packs (Kilbot)  | ?            | 83   |
| Special Crew Packs (Galvin) | ?            | 85   |