GC: Can someone explain the X-mas party? The Bablefish Tran

[CronoEBM]

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[AzureBlaze]

From what I could gather:
I think it is right that you turn your rare item into a present in Gallons' Shop beforehand. It can probably be anything you've got a spare of.

But the part about the Xmas card and the password on it that you must somehow get is confusing. From what I understand, you won't be able to enter the room without the pass that you get from a "receptionist". Who won't tell you the pass without the card. But the card that you get from 'gill mosquito'? Umm.

Also of note: there is no such ship as Alcyone, is there? I never saw it in the Ship Select menue...

With directions like that, I don't think anyone will be showing up to the party. (plus, they would probably chase out Americans/Europeans anyway)

[CronoEBM]

Alcyone is the new JP v1.1 ship. This card thing is really confusing me though.