I was also out of town when the event began so was only able to participate for 6 of the 9 days, which due to the structure of the daily quests prevented me from acquiring all pieces of the gear. This is not a complaint and I have enjoyed this event greatly, it is how it was designed, but I hope in the future this is taken into consideration when an event is planned and perhaps at least a 50% participation rate will allow for acquiring the items.

Totally agree! I would love Numen Brock as a companion and romance option for my female smuggler. I would also like Ivory as well, I mean he's already hanging out in the med bay.