diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index 39075fa..2d4a833 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 VERSION = 2
 PATCHLEVEL = 0
 SUBLEVEL = 0
-EXTRAVERSION =-rc8
+EXTRAVERSION =-rc9
 NAME = Amissive Actinocutious Kiwi
 
 # *DOCUMENTATION*