On 18 March, Shuttle Animus attended GammaCon Wagga, marking the first interstate convention attended under the Animus banner and the first event staffed entirely by members of the shuttle. The deployment represented a significant step forward for the young unit as it continued to establish its own identity within the fleet.
Lieutenant Commander Ross Manuel and Lieutenant Jasmin Manuel accompanied Petty Officer Peter Hough in attending the first GammaCon Wagga.