Another Free DLC, Rebellion Pack May 29th

NEW CHARACTERS

Vorcha Soldier
Thanks to their unique physiology and their Bloodlust ability, the Vorcha are joining the fight and are perfectly suited for the utilitarian soldier kit.

Vorcha Sentinel
The innate aggressiveness found within the Vorcha make them shockingly durable combatants, and when coupled with their Flamer skill, the Vorcha sentinel is a force to be reckoned with.

Vorcha Soldier/Sentinel
Vorcha are considered vermin by other species inhabiting Citadel space, but their unique physiology and innate aggressiveness make them shockingly durable combatants. A Vorcha’s resilience and malleable DNA allow them to evolve and adapt to any situation, making them formidable opponents on the battlefield. Their lightning-quick pounce is a direct result of their socially ingrained bloodlust.
· Shields 250/250
· Bloodlust/Melee
· Increased Mobility
· Regeneration


Male Quarian Engineer
Quarians have spent centuries at perpetual salvage and ship repair; the survival of their species depends on this technical expertise. When bringing the new Arc Grenade to the fray, the Quarians prove their prowess as effective engineers on the battlefield.

Male Quarian Infiltrator
The Male Quarian Infiltrator must actively rely on stealth while in the heat of battle, and when they make use of their Tactical Scan ability, they quickly prove their mettle while continuously dishing out the pain.

Male Quarian Infiltrator/Engineer
Quarians have spent centuries at perpetual salvage and ship repair; the survival of their species depends on this technical expertise. Quarians are an elite support specialist with a talent for setting up ambushes and providing cover fire through the use of turrets. Their technical wizardry makes them crucial contributors on the battlefield.
· Shields 600/600
· Combat Leap
· Disruptor Omni-Blade

Ex-Cerberus Vanguard
When the Illusive Man turned to indoctrination in order to ensure the loyalty of his troops, many Cerberus operatives defected and joined the Alliance in order to stop the Reapers. Now that we’re on the same team, Ex-Cerberus Vanguards (along with their new Lash attack) are quickly proving their worth.

Ex-Cerberus Adept
A result of the Illusive Man's early experiments in enhanced human physiology, Ex-Cerberus subjects are highly skilled combat and biotics specialists. As a result, Ex-Cerberus Adepts can lay waste to the enemy with their Smash and Singularity powers.

Phoenix Vanguard/Adept
A result of the Illusive Man’s early experiments in enhanced human physiology, Project Phoenix subjects are highly skilled combat and biotics specialists. When the Illusive Man turned to indoctrination in order to ensure the loyalty of his troops, many Phoenix operatives defected and joined the Alliance in order to stop the Reapers. Phoenix operatives are highly skilled combat and biotic specialists. Their ability to manipulate Cerberus lash and stasis technology, backed up by their powerful skills, make them invaluable assets on the battlefield.
· Barrier 500/500
· Combat Roll
· Cerberus Lash

NEW MAPS
Firebase Jade - Surrounded by huge waterfalls, Firebase Jade overlooks an ancient reservoir built by the salarians centuries ago. Set up strategic chokepoints inside the base’s main buildings to get the jump on your enemy, and work with your team to meticulously clear each room to achieve victory.

Firebase Goddess - Nestled in the epicenter of a Thessian metropolis, Firebase Goddess is one of the last strongholds of asari resistance against the Reapers. With its circular layout, Firebase Goddess is a tough location to control. This arena combines heavy cover and elevated firing positions, so stay light on your feet.

NEW WEAPONS

Cerberus Harrier Assault Rifle - These Cerberus-modified Mattock rifles are fully automatic. Cerberus gunsmiths reined in the recoil issues, resulting in a gun that stay on target, but delivers slightly less punch per round than a standard Mattock. As such, the weapon is typically utilized by Cerberus’ elite troopers, who train constantly to make every burst count.

Reegar Carbine Shotgun - This electrical weapon improves upon the arc pistol’s design by generating a sustained current on its target. This weapon is named for the Quarian Reegar family, whose marines have served valiantly against the Geth.

Krysae Sniper Rifle - This Turian antimaterial rifle is modified to kill Reaper enemies. The Krysae’s scope uses a rangefinder that adjusts to keep the target in proper proportion to the shooter, which comes in useful when the sniper is forced into close range. Its specialized ammunition is both armor-piercing and explosive. In a desperate move, the Turians released its specifications over the extranet so that nearly anyone with a fabricator could manufacture this weapon to help the war effort.

FAQ

When is the Resurgence Pack available?
The Resurgence Pack is available on May 29th for PlayStation 3 in North America, Xbox 360 and PC worldwide. The pack will be available on May 30th for PlayStation 3 in Europe.

What is included with the Rebellion Pack?
Firebase Jade and Firebase Goddess are available to play on as soon as the Rebellion Pack is downloaded. The new weapons, characters, and equipment are available as rewards inside Reinforcement Packs.

Does each new character come with new abilities?
Yes the new characters will have their own unique abilities and loadouts.

How much does the Resurgence Pack cost to download?
The Resurgence Pack is available at no additional cost to download.

How do I get new characters and weapons from the Rebellion Pack?
The new items in the Rebellion Pack will be available as rewards inside existing Reinforcement Packs.  Make sure to look out for promotional packs and weekend challenges for other ways to unlock the content.

That looks sweet.

Sounds good, might be enough to get me back in for a few games

Ive hope they come out with a Specter class but this is good too

Oh wait... there's more... UPDATED

NEW IN-MISSION OBJECTIVE

• Randomly occurring during waves 3, 6 and 10, this new objective will demand that teams retrieve a high priority package and securely escort it to a designated extraction zone on each map.
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Retrieve is a new objective added to Multiplayer through the Rebellion DLC. Valuable supplies are in the field and Operatives need to secure and bring the supplies to key locations on the map. Teamwork is very important in this objective because the supply carrier will be slowed down and unable to evade, covering the supply carrier and working as a team will ensure your success in this new objective type.

NEW GEAR SLOT

• A new slot will be available on the equipment screen, offering players a persistent gameplay bonus that will not expire after the end of a match. These new items will vary from weapon upgrades to character enhancements and will be available through reinforcement packs.
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Operatives will now be able equip a series of elite gear that will upgrade their abilities for as long as it remains equipped. Operatives have the option to switch gear items out between missions to make sure they are using the most appropriate upgrades. Each piece of gear can be upgraded up to 4 times through the reinforcement system. Nineteen pieces of gear will be shipping with the Rebellion multiplayer pack.

Here is a trailer, enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EmJfr5CT0-Q

just played the new maps nice , havent gotten any new characters yet :(  could not get it from xbl I had to go to xbox.com to d/l it though.

Hopefully you will be around tonight. Looking forward to checking out the new maps. I saved up 300k for the new stuff, but that will be peanuts considering how much there is. Arghh! Gonna enjoy it though

I'll download it tonight, see you all later.

Bought a premium spectre pack last night with the remainder of my coins.  Got to guns I already had upgraded (and don't use - Harpoon gun and a shotgun).  

I was OK with the random packs to begin with, but I'm increasingly frustrated with them.  What's the point of new DLC characters or weapons if I only have a 15% chance (or less) of getting  one of them in the jumble of all the other stuff.

In theory, I'm glad BioWare is doing free DLC, but I feel like the maps are the only "free" part and that you either need to play this game nonstop or spend MS points to actually access the new characters and weapons.  For someone like me who enjoyed the game but also have other things i like to play, I feel like I'm actually given a speed bump to accessing the content they're providing.

At this point, I might just finish this playthrough with my other character (my femshep adept) so that I finished all three games with both characters and then shelve it.

I just feel like I wasted the 99k credits or whatever, and as much as it makes BW/EA money, I doubt they'd want their users to feel like they are wasting their time with their game.  Feel like a grind just to get enough credits to have a chance to try new stuff, and that removes all the "new stuff" excitement

I was dissapointed that they did not have a Rebellion specific pack at launch. If I remember correctly they gave you one for free with Resurgence so you could start playing with at least one of the new things right away. I'm in a similar boat in that there is so much I have to unlock, the odds of getting some of the new stuff is slim. I still enjoy the hell out of this game for the gameplay and the maps are much appreciated, but it would be nice to play with some of this new stuff. Hopefully those rumors prove true that you can buy more specific packs. It would be nice to be able to go after stuff you need (with some randomness) vs a huge crapshoot. It takes me forever to save up those creds on Bronze/Silver!

Golds are not that bad. You just need to run the right set up.