# Clockwork Invasion

Attention all Etherborn! The realm of Etherscape is on high alert as the **Steam Brigade** gears up for an all-out assault in the much-anticipated **Clockwork Invasion** event. This isn’t just any skirmish; it’s a full-scale war where the clashing of metal and magic will echo through the ages.

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## Event Content

The following is available during the clockwork invasion...

* Quests can be started for the Steam Brigade without needing a key.
* The [Clockwork Invasion](https://whitepaper.etherscape.io/gameplay/the-world/open-world-events) world event will spawn every 2 hours.
* New Iron Colossus raid boss as part of the Clockwork Invasion event.
* Steam Brigade enemies will drop Cogs used for upgrading Steam Cores.
* Broken Steam Cores are for sale on NFT.io (max supply 300).
* New Clockwork Robot enemy type added to the Steam Brigade arsenal.

## Event Rewards

Cogs now drop from Steam Brigade enemies based on to following criteria...

<table><thead><tr><th>Cog</th><th width="94">Image</th><th>Drop Criteria</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Steam Cog</td><td><img src="https://2254368607-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FyvgnTtz34q45yOMlzzQT%2Fuploads%2FJ8IpfzM5bguK9MUOLYrI%2FSimpleCog.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a1ed71b3-3e8e-415c-9db7-6fef0828841e" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><ul><li>Steam Brigade Enemy</li><li>Level >= 10</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Sturdy Cog</td><td><img src="https://2254368607-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FyvgnTtz34q45yOMlzzQT%2Fuploads%2FcbytHxx3Hee8zXFPYfd3%2FSturdyCog.png?alt=media&#x26;token=4f41acaa-f22b-41d7-8142-89e2e4ae0d1f" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><ul><li>Steam Brigade Enemy</li><li>Level >= 13</li><li>Epic Elite (10% chance)</li><li>Boss or Legendary Elite (30% chance)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Master Cog</td><td><img src="https://2254368607-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FyvgnTtz34q45yOMlzzQT%2Fuploads%2FEK9ilwmyrndSlI2DE0BL%2FMasterCog.png?alt=media&#x26;token=5d5bf452-7520-4c32-b8b7-c6ce880e968e" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><ul><li>Iron Colossus Enemy</li><li>Level >= 10 (10%)</li><li>Level >= 13 (30%)</li><li>Level >= 15 (100%)</li><li>Level >= 17 (150%)</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

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Now that the timed event is over cogs drop at half the rate of what is listed above.
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Cogs can be upgraded at the crafting station at a 25:1 rate (with some gold and resources).

Use the cogs you can upgrade your Steam Core using the [Etherforge](https://whitepaper.etherscape.io/gameplay/crafting/how-to-use-the-etherforge). Here are the recipes for upgrading cores...

<table><thead><tr><th>Core</th><th width="249">Properties</th><th>Recipe</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Broken Steam Core</td><td><img src="https://2254368607-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FyvgnTtz34q45yOMlzzQT%2Fuploads%2FmNDNhEXEWGYOTEDfqhrI%2FBrokenSteamCore.png?alt=media&#x26;token=12c15653-5a3c-4d48-b757-da9ac653b8c5" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><a href="https://nft.io/asset/2100-28">Purchase on NFT.io</a></td></tr><tr><td>Prototype Steam Core</td><td><img src="https://2254368607-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FyvgnTtz34q45yOMlzzQT%2Fuploads%2FjbI7KA1GQxOwzcp268u1%2FPrototypeSteamCore.png?alt=media&#x26;token=3c2ce1f0-328b-4c41-bd18-f3ba2890f0f9" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><ul><li>100k Gold</li><li>250 Steam Cogs</li><li>250 Enchanted Fragments</li><li>50 Gems</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Functional Steam Core</td><td><img src="https://2254368607-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FyvgnTtz34q45yOMlzzQT%2Fuploads%2FUxL2gPYzeZ80Kv00uJtB%2FFunctionalSteamCore.png?alt=media&#x26;token=390ae31f-7201-44ae-ae6e-b49a2745ba88" alt="" data-size="original"><br>+ <a href="https://www.axiomech.online/">Axiomech</a> Unlock</td><td><ul><li>250k Gold</li><li>100 Sturdy Cogs</li><li>100 Elemental Matter</li><li>100 Gems</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Advanced Steam Core</td><td><img src="https://2254368607-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FyvgnTtz34q45yOMlzzQT%2Fuploads%2FwcQWx1xLGJGYUnTfmq4q%2FAdvancedSteamCore.png?alt=media&#x26;token=7106e8e7-7dc2-44da-ad96-7c15b9f32bb5" alt="" data-size="original"><br>+ <a href="https://www.axiomech.online/">Axiomech</a> Unlock</td><td><ul><li>500k Gold</li><li>10 Master Cogs</li><li>50 Legendary Infusions</li><li>200 Gems</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Perfected Steam Core</td><td><img src="https://2254368607-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FyvgnTtz34q45yOMlzzQT%2Fuploads%2F35pc9zp1de8RNFEXNRvh%2FPerfectedSteamCore.png?alt=media&#x26;token=c8bc8fd4-e107-49f3-80c4-770a344404b5" alt="" data-size="original"><br>+ <a href="https://www.axiomech.online/">Axiomech</a> Unlock</td><td><ul><li>1M Gold</li><li>40 Master Cogs</li><li>250 Legendary Infusions</li><li>300 Gems</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

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Each level of Steam Core can be stacked up to 3 times. So, it is technically possible to get in game benefit from 12 cores if you are holding 3 of each type that provides bonuses.&#x20;
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