⚠️ BLACKTRON HIGH COMMAND TRANSMISSION — PRIORITY LEVEL GAMMA‑NINE ⚠️

Origin: Command Deck, BTSF Central

Recipient: All Blacktron Operatives, Cadets, and Civilian Support Units

Timestamp: Cycle 01.2026

⟡ Transmission Begins ⟡

Blacktronners, welcome back to the newly overhauled BTSF Bricks Supply Depot.

Following a scheduled blackout period — the first since the establishment of our Merchandising Division — the Depot has been streamlined. Inventory has been reduced from 120 units to 45 mission‑critical assets, ensuring that for Cycle 2026 we focus exclusively on essential gear for field operations and civilian morale.

But do not misinterpret this reduction as stagnation. High Command will continue to authorize monthly thematic operations, including limited‑time promotions.

OPERATION: COPPER JUSTICE

Effective immediately, all Space Police‑classified items receive a 10% tactical discount.

Yes, operatives — for the first time in BTSF history, we are extending strategic goodwill to our long‑time rivals. Because the truth is simple:

There is no Blacktron without Space Police. There is no Space Police without Blacktron.

And we all remember what happened the last time LEGO deployed a Space Police wave without Blacktron presence… Their theme collapsed. They require us as much as we require them. Balance must be maintained.

⟡ Inventory Adjustments ⟡

Several items have been temporarily removed from circulation. Some may return in future cycles; others are being re‑engineered.

Sticker Division Update

Due to civilian feedback regarding cost inefficiency, holographic stickers have been withdrawn. Although our units measured:

• 3″×3″ (8×8 cm)

• 4″×4″ (10×10 cm)

• 5.5″×5.5″ (14×14 cm)

…the pricing ($7.50–$8) was deemed suboptimal.

High Command is negotiating with the manufacturing outpost to produce multi‑design sticker sheets (6–10 stickers per sheet). If negotiations succeed — and they rarely do — deployment is expected before the end of February 2026.

⟡ Uniform Division Update ⟡

For 2026, all T‑shirt schematics have been upgraded to include big‑size variants. Due to increased production costs, a new pricing matrix has been authorized.

This is the least glorious part of the transmission, but necessary to prevent another incident like the “Factory Suspension Crisis” of two cycles ago, when our prices were so low that production was halted.

2026 Price Adjustments

Item Old Price New Price Regular T‑Shirt $21.20 $23.49 Big Size T‑Shirt $25.74 $23.49 Kid’s T‑Shirt $16.70 $18.70 Patches $12.95 $13.95 Swim Trunks $40.95 $42.65 Mugs $14.95 $15.95 Pint Glasses $21.95 $22.95 Flip‑Flops $19.45 $20.45 Water Bottles $26.35 $27.35

These adjustments ensure operational stability and prevent further supply‑chain anomalies.

⟡ Collections Protocol Update ⟡

The Collections Sector has been reorganized into four operational divisions:

1. STANDARD GEAR

Core BTSF equipment. The backbone of our identity.

2. MEMBERS ONLY

Enhanced priority for operatives who support the expansion of the Blacktron Empire. Expect more exclusive drops and classified content.

3. KIDZ ZONE

Training gear for our youngest cadets. Sticker sheets will be stationed here once deployed.

4. SPACE POLICE

A rotating collection updated monthly or bi‑monthly. Permanent status may be granted if civilian demand reaches critical mass.

⟡ Transmission End Protocol ⟡

Blacktronners, thank you for your patience during this week‑long systems overhaul. Your loyalty fuels the engines of our expansion. Your enthusiasm strengthens the fleet. Your support keeps the Blacktron legacy alive.

End of Transmission. Glory to the Blacktron Space Force.

— Commander Hugo Ferreira

BTSF Merchandising Division, High Command