Blade and Gun Challenge is all about finding the most entertaining way to punch holes through the enemy - whether that means concentrated laser blasts or death from well-placed arrows.

Each week we pose a unique challenge for Tenno to compete in. Challenges range from specific weapon Loadouts to restricted Warframe builds. The challenge isn't just about using those selected weapons, but making them work in creative ways.

Last week Tenno put the spotlight in a particular kind of not-quite heroic bit of Tenno strategy -- the tactical retreat. While fleeing from the enemy is something Tenno are loathe to do sometimes survival means dashing towards the nearest extraction point posthaste.

Of course, running from danger isn't the most heroic thing to do. That's why when it finally comes time to make an escape we hold a special appreciation for our Companions. Unsung heroes of the battlefield these loyal allies do what they can to keep the enemy at bay so that Tenno can keep their attention focused on more pressing matters. Like not running into more trouble, for starters.

Tactical Retreat's and Gun Champion:

We received a lot of incredible submissions this week, but Paladin's use of color, angle and stylish Wyrm pretty much nailed it. The competition was very close, but in the end Paladin's victory marks our eighth and final Champion selected for the next round of Blade and Gun's Champion Challenge.

Being crowned a Champion this week means that Paladin will be receiving a unique in-game sigil, forum title, and the opportunity to participate in our upcoming Champion Challenge. Winners will all be contacted over the next week as we prepare an appropriate challenge. Congrats to all, and good luck!

Honorable Mentions

MystMan

AprilFools

StableSpartan

Blade and Gun Challenge: Biological Warfare

Tyl Regor's sealabs may be pushing the forefront of Grineer science, but if the Tenno have learned anything from Doctor Tengus' work it's that Grineer and Science rarely make a good mix. Of course, the Grineer may not see it that way -- which is why it's good to give them a reminder as to what the true cost of biological tampering is.

This week Tenno will use some of the most dangerous weapons in their arsenal to wage biological warfare on the Grineer. Show them just how dangerous Infestation-riddled weaponry can be when exposed to their cloned flesh, and hopefully we can encourage them to limit their exploratory projects in the future.

All variants of the following Primary weapons can be used in this challenge:

· Torid

· Phage

· Synapse

· Paracyst

All variants of the following Secondary weapons can be used in this challenge:

· Acrid

· Embolist

· Tysis

All variants of the following Melee weapons can be used in this challenge:

· Dual Ichor

· Scoliac

· Mire

No Kubrow or Sentinels may be present in this challenge.

How to Participate:

Entry into each week's challenge requires:

• A screenshot of the specific Loadout used for the Challenge.

• A screenshot of the completed Challenge Objective

Although the objective changes from week to week, entries should be submitted in the form of in-game screenshots. All submissions must be included in a single post in the Blade and Gun Challenge: Biological Warfare forum thread.

No Photoshop allowed.

You may provide multiple submissions, up to a maximum of 2 screenshots.

Challenge Objective:

Participants in the Blade and Gun Challenge must have the following in their submitted screenshots:

· Gunning down enemy Grineer using one of the listed Approved Weapons.

It must also include:

· All submissions must take place on the Grineer Asteroid or Grineer Galleon tilesets located on Saturn.

· The more Grineer featured dead or dying in the screenshot, the more consideration will be given.

· Creative use of the tileset as a backdrop will earn more consideration.

Screenshots must include at least one feature from the first category and entries must be submitted in the same post as the Loadout. All screenshots should include weapons approved for the Blade and Gun Challenge as listed above.

Deadline:

Entry to the Blade and Gun Challenge: Biological Warfare closes at June 4, 12:00 p.m. EDT. All submissions must be delivered before that date.

Reward:

One qualifying Tenno that best display the Grineer being 'educated' in Infested weaponry wins this week's Blade and Gun Challenge and earns the following rewards:

• A unique Forum title: Blade and Gun Champion

• A chance to create a future Blade and Gun Challenge to test their fellow Tenno!

In addition, all of our Blade and Gun Champions will receive a unique Sigil in-game to commemorate their creative victories. This Sigil will be distributed to Champions as soon as possible.

All Challenge Winners are tracked over the course of eight weeks. Once eight Challenge Winners have been determined, winners will form into teams to compete in a special edition Blade and Gun Challenge featuring Platinum prizes!

Good luck and have fun, Tenno!

-DE_Adam