Road To S.I. 2021

"The best way to push one’s limits and ensure all our Operators remain the best in the game, is to give them an extra challenge from time to time. From January 21st to February 22nd, rise to victory in the Stadium!"
— Ubisoft.com

The Road To S.I. 2021 was a limited time event in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege that was introduced during the Operation Neon Dawn expansion. Celebrating the lead up to the Six Invitational 2021, the event launched on January 21st, 2021. The event was only available from Thursday to Sunday for five weeks and concluded on February 22nd, 2021.^[1]

Gameplay[]

Main article: Unranked

The event takes place on a reworked version of Stadium with the same rules as the Unranked playlist. The only gamemode available on the map is Bomb. All Operators are available for use during the event, even those players do not currently own.

Setting[]

A follow-up to the previous year's Tournament of Champions, the Six Invitational serves as the ultimate test for what operatives have learned the past year through The Program. Harry Pandey has chosen four captains to lead four teams for this year's events: Ash, Mira, Capitão, and Vigil. Each team is made up of operatives that normally do not work well together, emphasizing their need to put personal issues aside if they want to come out on top.

Captain Interviews[]

Ash[]

TO: ASH
FROM: HARRY
This interview between Harishva “Harry” Pandey and Eliza “Ash” Cohen was conducted following the assignment of team captains for the next Invitational.

Harishva "Harry" Pandey: "Congratulations on being selected as a team captain."

Eliza "Ash" Cohen: "Thanks."

H: "You don’t seem happy with your team roster. Want to talk about it?"

A: "You know exactly what my problem is, Harry. Don’t act like you don’t."

H: "Kali."

A: "You’re damn right, Kali. How many times do I need to tell you? She’s going to get someone hurt. Or dead."

H: "I’ve given her regular psych evaluations, just like everyone else. I don’t see any red flags that might validate your impression of her."

A: "Your problem is that you have no combat experience. It’s well and good to see it from a clinical perspective, but from where I’m sitting, you’re playing with fire."

H: "Is it possible you’re not giving her the benefit of the doubt?"

A: "No, because there’s no doubt about it. She’s dangerous."

H: "Technically-speaking, you’re all dangerous."

A: "You won’t be joking about it when one of us is hospitalized. Are you prepared for that?"

H: "As I’ve said in the past, your opinion of Kali has been noted."

A: "Shouldn’t I have some kind of voice in this?"

H: "You do have a voice – on the field. As a leader, you don’t always have the luxury of choosing your subordinates. This is your chance to prove that you can successfully lead a difficult team member."

A: "This is my golden opportunity to shine, right? Or is it Kali’s opportunity to be part of a team?"

H: "It’s a little of both."

A: "Let me know how it turns out. Now if you don’t mind, I have work to do."

Mira[]

TO: MIRA
FROM: HARRY
This interview between Harishva "Harry" Pandey and Elena María "Mira" Álvarez was conducted following the assignment of team captains for the next Invitational.

Harishva "Harry" Pandey: "Did you expect to be chosen as a team captain for this year’s Invitational?"

Elena María "Mira" Álvarez: "No."

H: "Why not?"

M: "I’m the head of Research and Development. I assumed I would have some other role to fill, such as reviewing and modifying operator equipment to align with safety protocols."

H: "Much of that work has been done. You’re free to participate."

M: "Very well. I’d like to speak with Twitch and see if she can help me create a simulation to validate my tactics. That is, if such a thing is allowed."

H: "Twitch isn’t assigned to a team, so that should be fine. Have you given any thought to the other team captains? Their rosters?"

M: "Team Vigil is going to be interesting. Talk about a team full of blunt instruments."

H: "And you can simulate them?"

M: "Of course! With enough variables I can duplicate every team down to the exact number of grommets on their boots."

H: "What about the newer specialists? Do you have enough data to represent them?"

M: "That’s a good point. I’ll need to make a few WAGs, but I’ll keep the margin of error minimal."

H: "Excuse me. WAGs?"

M: "It’s a highly-technical acronym. “Wild Ass Guesses"." (laughs)

H: "One of the newest specialists is on your team."

M: "Affirmative. I’ll see if Aruni can help me tune her simulation profile. She’s not what I expected."

H: "No? Why not?"

M: "She’s just a funny, incredibly nice person. Her demeanor, her love of teamwork... she seems far too wholesome to be one of Kali's hired guns."

Capitao[]

TO: CAPITÃO
FROM: HARRY
This interview between Harishva "Harry" Pandey and Vicente "Capitão" Souza was conducted following the assignment of team captains for the next Invitational.

Harishva “Harry” Pandey: "Let’s talk about the Invitational."

Vicente "Capitão" Souza: "Sure."

H: "How are you feeling about it?"

C: "I have worked with many of these individuals before, but there are some new people I have not yet met. Ace, on my team, and the new woman on Mira’s."

H: "That would be Aruni."

C: "Yes, exactly. I am eager to find out what they are capable of."

H: "Your unfamiliarity with them, you don’t expect it to be a problem, do you?"

C: "Everyone warms up to me eventually. Even this Ace fellow. He shares my love of good Cuban tobacco."

H: "Oh? I wasn’t aware. I think your smoking by itself is more than enough for the entire Program."

C: (laughs) "Maybe it is, but you know what fighting has taught me?"

H: "What’s that?"

C: "To cherish the good things in life when you can, because it might end at any moment. If you have a fine cigar, don’t wait until it is too late to enjoy it.""

H: ""I don’t see what’s so enjoyable about carcinogens, but I’ll take your word for it."

C: (chuckles) "It is good what you are doing, Harry."

H: "How so?"

C: "As a soldier I have seen many things, both beautiful and horrifying. I do not do my job because I enjoy it, I do it because it must be done... to make this world a better place. The Invitational allows me to lead without fearing that my people might die, or worse."

H: "Thank you, Cap. Can I ask a favor, though?"

C: "Anything."

H: "Please don’t light that in here. I had the signs installed for a reason."

C: "Quite right! (laughs) I’ll save this for Team Capitão’s victory!"

Vigil[]

TO: VIGIL
FROM: HARRY
This interview between Harishva "Harry" Pandey and Chul Kyung "Vigil" Hwa was conducted following the assignment of team captains for the next Invitational.

Harishva "Harry" Pandey: "How do you feel about being selected as a team captain?"

Chul Kyung "Vigil" Hwa: "Curious."

H: "Curious about what?"

V: "Why would anyone choose me to lead a team?"

H: "Why wouldn’t they?"

V: "I’m no leader."

H: "The fact that you were chosen indicates someone thinks you are."

V: "Look at the caliber of the other captains. I don’t feel I measure up."

H: "You don’t give yourself enough credit. You’re a superb specialist with extensive experience. It’s all relevant to The Program and the Invitational."

V: "If you say so."

H: "How do you think your team is going to perform?"

V: "They’re professionals, which is good. I don’t have time to babysit anyone."

H: "Any thoughts on your tactics?"

V: "The best defense is an effective offense. Dominate the field, neutralize the opposition quickly and efficiently. Put them off-balance and take advantage of their confusion."

H: "How do you plan to do that?"

V: "Alibi can cause distractions, Clash can bust some heads, and Lesion can slow them down. I’m concerned about Ela, though. She needs a strong leader and I don’t think I’m that guy."

H: "What about the other teams? Which one gives you the most concern?"

V: "Team Ash has a number of heavy-hitters on its offensive roster. Kali's a crack shot and Thermite's exothermic charges, if utilized appropriately, are a game-changer."

H: "I wish you luck."

V: "We’ll make our own luck, thanks."

Battle Pass[]

"Each year, Specialists from across the world gather to compete in the Six Invitational. Past Invitationals have been somewhat chaotic, so this year I'm structuring things a bit differently. Specialists have been chosen to form teams, and each team has a captain to lead it. They must adapt, but in the end I believe this experience will be beneficial to The Program as a whole."
— Harry Pandey

Operation Neon Dawn features its own Battle Pass. It is composed of 100 tiers across a free and premium track. Each tier rewards players with exclusive customization items, Alpha Packs, currency packs, and boosters for a total of 135 rewards. Progression towards the Battle Pass can be earned in any playlist (excluding Training Grounds). It was released on December 1st, 2020 and will conclude on February 22nd, 2021.

30% of revenue from this Battle Pass will go toward the Six Invitational 2021 prize pool up to a maximum of 3 million USD.^[2]

Free Track[]

The Free track is available for all players. Those who purchase the Premium Track will still unlock rewards in the Free Track.

Tier	Image	Description
2		Blue Captain Vigil Charm No one dies on this battlefield, but they must fight with honor to avoid a hollow victory. - Vigil
4		Alpha Pack
6		Lacquered Piece 556XI Weapon Skin
9		Smelting Iron Charm
13
16		Fringe Check Facepiece Valkyrie Headgear
19		Alpha Pack
23		Scarlet Camouflage Castle Uniform
27		Alpha Pack
30		S.I. 2021 Black Charm
33		Alpha Pack
37		Silver Tangerine P10 RONI Weapon Skin
41		Alpha Pack
44		Red Vision Facepiece Wamai Headgear
47		Alpha Pack
51		Mission Blacksmith Frost Uniform
55		Alpha Pack
58		Mission Blacksmith F2 Weapon Skin
61		Alpha Pack
65		S.I. 2021 Orange Team Vector .45 ACP Attachment Skin
69		Alpha Pack
72		Team Captain Mira Charm We all have different tools at our disposal. I've done what I can to help my team materially, but how they use the hardware is their prerogative. - Mira
75		Alpha Pack
79		S.I. 2021 Power Prism MK17 CQB Weapon Skin
83		Alpha Pack
86		Mission Blacksmith Oryx Headgear
89		Alpha Pack
91		Viridescence PARA-308 Weapon Skin Victory isn't enough. I was us to seize a triumph that reminds everyone that your best assets are the people you surround yourself with. - Capitão
93		Alpha Pack
95		Signature Six '21 Charm
98		Eagle Kneagle Charm
100		Assertive Captain Ash Uniform I'm sure other specialists will get their turn to lead, but on my team we do things by the book. - Ash

Premium Track[]

The Premium track costs 1200 . The Premium Bundle immediately unlocks 12 tiers alongside the Premium track and costs 2400 . Season Pass holders have a 30% discount on these prices as well as a 30% boost on the amount of Battle Points earned.

Tier	Image	Description
1		Zero Blacksmith Bundle Mission Blacksmith Zero Headgear Mission Blacksmith Zero Uniform Mission Blacksmith SC3000K Weapon Skin Zero Blacksmith Charm
2		1 Day Renown Booster
3		Sturdy Facepiece IQ Headgear
4		High Circuitry M1014 Weapon Skin
5		120 R6 Credits
6		S.I. 2021 Blue Team K1A Attachment Skin
7		Handywork Thermite Uniform As much as I wish Aruni and I were on the same team, I look forward to seeing her shine on the field. She's going to teach everyone a thing or two. - Thermite
8		Blazing Aqua AUG A2 Weapon Skin
9		1 Day Renown Booster
10		120 R6 Credits
11		Round Shades Thermite Headgear Aruni is someone I can count on. She never gives anything less than one-hundred percent, and I pity anyone who underestimates her. - Thermite
12		Alpha Pack
13		Informal Contender IQ Uniform
14		Ruthless Emerald MPX Weapon Skin
15		Blacksmith Ying Charm
16		1 Day Renown Booster
17		High Circuitry T-95 LSW Weapon Skin
18		Jadeite Teammate Valkyrie Uniform
19		Coarse-Grained Hood Kapkan Headgear
20		Alpha Pack
21		Mission Blacksmith Ying Headgear
22		Red Herring UMP45 Weapon Skin
23		1 Day Renown Booster
24		Mission Blacksmith T-95 LSW Weapon Skin
25		Mission Blacksmith Ying Uniform
26		Alpha Pack
27		S.I. 2021 Green Team PARA-308 Attachment Skin
28		Mission Blacksmith TCSG12 Weapon Skin
29		Red Beetle Charm
30		1 Day Renown Booster
31		Mission Blacksmith Goyo Uniform
32		Scarlet Camouflage Castle Headgear
33		Desert Infantry 9x19VSN Weapon Skin
34		Alpha Pack
35		Blacksmith Goyo Charm
36		Tinted Facepiece Aruni Headgear The Invitational is the perfect opportunity to see what The Program is really about. Are these people worth my time and my skills? - Aruni
37		1 Day Renown Booster
38		Tenderfoot Sunrise Aruni Uniform They think they're testing me. The truth is, I'm testing them. I'll achieve my goals like I always do - with excellence. Question is, will they? - Aruni
39		Fever Impulse MP5K Weapon Skin
40		Alpha Pack
41		Mission Blacksmith Goyo Headgear
42		Kermes Viper Wamai Uniform
43		Mission Blacksmith 9mm C1 Weapon Skin
44		Alpha Pack
45		Smug Captain Vigil Uniform I'm not the sort of leader who talks a lot. Under fire, actions speak louder than words. - Vigil
46		Blacksmith Frost Charm
47		Paragon Facepiece Vigil Headgear I don't say much and I don't say it often, but when I do, you sure as hell better listen. - Vigil
48		Alpha Pack
49		Mission Blacksmith Twitch Uniform
50		High Circuitry Commando 9 Weapon Skin
51		1 Day Renown Booster
52		Ardent Blue K1A Weapon Skin When I work alone, I keep a low profile. As part of my team, this allows me to take advantage of all the noise they make to land a killing blow. - Vigil
53		120 R6 Credits
54		Alpha Pack
55		Blacksmith Twitch Charm
56		Mission Blacksmith Frost Headgear
57		Mission Blacksmith Lion Uniform
58		1 Day Renown Booster
59		Mission Blacksmith Twitch Headgear
60		Divergent Bronze Vector .45 ACP Weapon Skin The team's efficacy is enhanced by its synchronicity, but we can't be so rigid in our methods as to avoid improvisation. - Mira
61		Ground Concealment Kapkan Uniform
62		Alpha Pack
63		Upright Captain Mira Uniform As Director of R&D I've gotten used to being in everyone's business. I know what my team wants, but a Captain prioritizes what they need. - Mira
64		Mission Blacksmith V308 Weapon Skin
65		Blacksmith Lion Charm
66		Mission Blacksmith Mk 14 EBR Weapon Skin
67		Guarding Facepiece Mira Headgear A team is like a mechanism. One component out of place can mean the difference between victory and defeat. I make sure all the pieces are in sync. - Mira
68		Alpha Pack
69		Blacksmith Dokkaebi Charm
70		Mission Blacksmith Lion Headgear
71		Mission Blacksmith Dokkaebi Uniform
72		1 Day Renown Booster
73		Mission Blacksmith Dokkaebi Headgear
74		S.I. 2021 Blackbeard Uniform
75		Homeland Keepsake Charm
76		Alpha Pack
77		S.I. 2021 Blackbeard Headgear
78		Green Team Capitao Charm I expect my team to push themselves to their limits, but I want them to remember my golden rule - never put your comrades at risk. - Capitao
79		1 Day Renown Booster
80		Blacksmith Oryx Charm
81		Fluorescent Facepiece Capitao Headgear When bullets are flying, hard decisions must be made. My team can count on me to get them out of a jam. - Capitao
82		Alpha Pack
83		Mission Blacksmith Oryx Uniform
84		Mission Blacksmith MP5 Weapon Skin
85		Honorable Captain Capitao Uniform Leading is never an easy task, but a team needs a captain who listens and cares about them. That's who I've always been. - Capitao
86		1 Day Renown Booster
87		Alpha Pack
88		High Circuitry Spear .308 Weapon Skin
89		120 R6 Credits
90		Alpha Pack
91		Red Captain Ash Charm Individual needs and desires have no place on this team. You want to win this game by yourself? It ain't happening. - Ash
92		S.I. 2021 Red Team G36C Attachment Skin
93		1 Day Renown Booster
94		Red Captain Ash G36C Weapon Skin What separates us from the other teams is our ability to stick to the plan in the face of stiff opposition. - Ash
95		Alpha Pack
96		Factory Precursor LFP586 Weapon Skin
97		120 R6 Credits
98		Signature Six '21 Attachment Skin
99		Auburn Facepiece Ash Headgear There's no room for cowboy bullshit on Team Ash. Either get in line and follow orders or find a permanent place on the bench. - Ash
100		Signature Six '21 Weapon Skin