Cryptic Studios just announced a new promotion available for Champions Online (scheduled for release on Sept. 1); the chance to buy a "Lifetime" or "6-Month" subscription, which entitles you to a few "exclusive specials" only available via this offer.

According to the new post, a "Lifetime" subscription ($199 USD) will get you guaranteed access to the Star Trek Online Closed Beta, which Cryptic says is scheduled to begin later this year. You'll also get a few exclusive character outfits, an exclusive action figure and eight additional gameplay character slots.

If you buy the "6-Month" option ($59.99 USD), you'll save about 30 bucks off the normal subscription price, receive an exclusive costume set and also get access to the STO closed beta. Check out the offer page for more details. This isn't the first time we've seen a company let you buy your way into a closed beta, and if you're a fan of both the Champions Online and Star Trek IPs, it might end up being a pretty appealing offer.