Operation Summer Solstice 2026

Agents,

The Sun stands still as we approach a pivotal alignment in the XM substrate. Glyph researchers suggest that the truest sense of reality lies below language, perhaps found in ritual, dance, or in observing the mechanics of the cosmos.

Between 5 June 18:00 UTC and 22 June 18:00 UTC, the NIA will initiate a ritual to probe this mystery and access the source code of reality.

Agents may earn Bronze and Silver tiers of the “Summer Solstice 2026” medal and up to 3,000 Orion Tokens through the standard Campaign track.
For those seeking the foundational truths of the early cosmos, the “Dark Star 2026” Campaign is available for 15,000 CMU, granting an exclusive “Dark Star 2026” medal.

To facilitate this research, the XM substrate’s current stability allows for running 10 concurrent Kinetic Programs. Use this window to refine your inventory and observe the mechanics of the cosmos. Discover what lies below language.

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Agents, your feedback and counsel have been instrumental and continually guide our tactical approach.

Remain vigilant. In your pursuits of XM research and missions, strict compliance with local health and security regulations is essential.

For ongoing updates on Ingress field activities and strategic initiatives, refer to our official communication channel routinely. Stay alert, stay ready.


— Ingress

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Campaign Details

Summer Solstice 2026

Stage	Assignment	Bounties (Complete 3 out of 4 to proceed)	Medal	Orion Tokens
1	1	Claim 10 Kinetic Programs Deploy 100 Resonators Destroy 140 Resonators Create 40 Links		400
	2	Claim 15 Kinetic Programs Deploy 140 Resonators Destroy 200 Resonators Create 70 Links		600
	3	Earn 300 Glyph Hack Points Create 30 Control Fields Destroy 40 Control Fields Destroy 40 Links		800
	4	Earn 500 Glyph Hack Points Create 50 Control Fields Destroy 70 Control Fields Destroy 80 Links		1,200
2	1	Deploy 400 Resonators Destroy 500 Resonators Create 100 Links Earn 500 Glyph Hack Points
	2	Create 160 Control Fields Destroy 200 Control Fields Earn 1,331 Glyph Hack Points Destroy 250 Links

Dark Star 2026

Stage	Assignment	Bounties (Complete 3 out of 5 to proceed)	Medal
1	1	Create 40 Control Fields Deploy 100 Resonators Claim 12 Kinetic Programs Create 50 Links Earn 100 Glyph Hack Points