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Commanders, welcome two new members of our big tanker team!

Sparks and Ricky will appear in our articles here on Steam Community Hub from time to time, sharing some tips, jokes, thoughts on ongoing events, and more. These two are quite a pair...Sparks asked us not to go into too much detail, though, as she would like to introduce herself on her own.

So, we’re just going to give you two quick pieces of advice before you meet them: don’t call Sparks a newbie, and don’t show Ricky any cookies if you have them. Just for your own safety.

Heyo, Commanders!

So... I’m Sonia, but friends usually call me Sparks. I like to think that it’s all because of the charming sparkle in my eyes… but I’m afraid it’s my, ehm, not-so-calm temper that is the actual reason. In any case, I like it, so Sparks it is.

To be honest, I’m not a fan of long intros and boring character-building childhood stories. Well, I could go on a 15-minute rant about how I got my first Ace Tanker badge and how it changed my life forever… but come on, with time you’ll get to know me, and I’ll get to know you, so let’s just skip that part for now, alrighty?

This armoured devil here on my shoulder is my buddy Richochet, or just Ricky for short. Don’t even ask me how I got hold of an armadillo... though, I think, you will hear that story at some point. And don’t get fooled by his cute look - this little beasty is tougher than a Maus.

Hey, Ricky, could you at least pretend to be polite and wave your tail or something, while I’m introducing you?

We’re going to hang around here from now on, looking after you (kind of). I have some tips to share and some jokes to tell... and Ricky just wants some cookies. He loves cookies.

I guess that’s about it, really. Well then, congrats to us on joining your Community!

Sparks and Ricky will see you again soon, Commanders!

Superweapons going hyper. Intense asymmetric combat where you can play in a team of six or as the big bad boss. Secret organizations and treaties. Family drama with some new faces. Refined unique gameplay mechanics. An awesome loot table that includes a very special rental TD with an autoloader for Random Battles plus a dozen Premium and reward vehicles (with the KJPZ TIII Jäger, the Object 283, and the Jagdtiger Prototype among them).

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[h3]WAFFENTRÄGER: PROJEKT HYPERION[/h3]

EU: September 25 at 11:00 CEST through October 9* at 11:00 CEST (UTC+2)
NA: September 25 at 02:00 PT | 04:00 CT | 05:00 ET through October 9* at 02:00 PT | 04:00 CT | 05:00 ET
ASIA: September 25 at 17:00 UTC+8 through October 9* at 17:00 UTC+8

*Please note: The last day of battles will take place on October 8.

[h3]PRIME TIMES (FIRST EVENT DAY)[/h3]

EU1, EU2, EU3: from 14:00 until 00:00 CEST (UTC+2)
EU4: from 14:00 until 20:00 CEST (UTC+2)
USC, SA: from 07:00 PT | 09:00 CT | 10:00 ET until 23:00 PT | 01:00 CT | 02:00 ET
ASIA1: from 17:00 until 00:00 UTC+8

[h3]PRIME TIMES (ALL OTHER EVENT DAYS)[/h3]

EU1, EU2: from 12:00 until 00:00 CEST (UTC+2)
EU3: from 11:00 until 00:00 CEST (UTC+2)
EU4: from 10:00 until 20:00 CEST (UTC+2)
USC, SA: from 11:00 PT | 13:00 CT | 14:00 ET until 23:00 PT | 01:00 CT | 02:00 ET
ASIA1: from 14:00 until 00:00 UTC+8

[h2]NEW MECHANICS[/h2]

Both sides of the conflict have been preparing for this showdown. The Blitzträger auf E 110 is now equipped with new Hyperion tech enabling it to do massive damage to multiple enemies. The Alliance has added one more tank type to their roster, which now lists four powerful machines; there are additional abilities allowing them to do splash damage and slowly regenerate HP.

Plasma obtained by the Harriers when a Generator is overloaded now enhances the power of their shots and abilities. There are three Generators on the battlefield at any moment, and each can be overcharged right after you deal with the Sentinel bots protecting it. Players will also meet opponents of comparable skill in battles, and the rental Waffenträger auf E 100 now comes with a fixed four-perk crew.



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[h2]GATES AND REWARDS[/h2]

During the event, you can obtain lots of valuables from different sources, with Harriers’ and Engineer’s Starters being the most desirable prizes. Each Starter type is used to open their respective Gate.

Harriers’ Gates can hold vehicle customization, credits, days of WoT Premium account, Personal Reserves, and more. Engineer’s Gates contain especially valuable items, such as more battles in the Waffenträger auf E 100, assorted customization elements including the Harriers’ 3D styles, gold, credits, Personal Reserves, Demounting Kits, Crew Books, and Premium vehicles, including new and very rare ones. You can replace the rewards you receive with credits (Harriers’ Gates) or gold (Engineer’s Gates).

Starters of either type are awarded for completing some combat missions and Progression Stages, plus Engineer’s Starters also come as gifts with special in-game Store packages available from September 25 until October 9.



https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1407200/view/3741984674883004701

[h2]REWARD VEHICLES[/h2]

12 Premium and reward vehicles can be obtained from Engineer‘s Gates. That includes the CS⁠-52⁠ LIS, the ShPTK-TVP 100, the M-IV-Y, the Object 274a, the T54 Heavy, the Strv 81, the ISU⁠-⁠152K, the FV1066 Senlac, and the K-2.

There are three more machines that deserve particular attention. The KJPZ TIII Jäger, a Tier IX Premium German TD making its debut, is a nimble mobile sniper with great gun handling and accuracy. The Object 283, already known to the community, is a sleek Tier IX rear-turreted reward Soviet medium tank with a high DPM. Another interesting visitor is the Jagdtiger Prototype, a Tier VIII Premium German assault TD wielding a powerful 128 mm gun.



[h2]GOLDEN BLITZTRÄGER AUF E 220 HUNT[/h2]

Playing as a Harrier during the Waffenträger: Projekt Hyperion event, you can encounter a special version of the boss adversary, the Blitzträger auf E 220. The slightly different name of the vehicle and the special color scheme with a touch of gold signify that you are facing a special opponent: one of your favorite content creators or a Wargaming employee. Defeat a golden Blitzträger, and you (and every Harrier on the team) will get an Engineer’s Starter, plus some bragging rights.


[h2]THE PLOT THICKENS[/h2]

Waffenträger: Projekt Hyperion continues the story of intrigue, betrayal, and covert operations. Last year, the Alliance’s plans to acquire the dangerous tech developed by the notorious scientist and engineer Max von Krieger were thwarted by a gifted daughter of his, Ermelinda. This time, the Harriers’ superiors have decided to fight lightning with lightning, enlisting the help of her elder sister, Hannelore. The latter has improved the tactical potential of their vehicles, while Ermelinda has been busy working on the devastating Hyperion device.

Does this arms race boil down to mere sibling rivalry, or could some higher motives possibly be involved on either side? Participate in the event and find out! You can also recruit Hannelore as a tank commander (by completing one of the Progression Stages).

THE STORY SO FAR

[h2]GET THE FREE DLC! [/h2]

During the event, all Steam players can claim a special free DLC, Ermelinda’s Gift, containing a day of WoT Premium Account, three thematic decals, and a crew skin of Ermelinda herself. A nice addition to all the rewards you can receive in the event!

The exclusive DLC will be available only until October 9, 2023, so make sure to grab it in time!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2572940/World_of_Tanks__Ermelindas_Gift_Pack/

[h2]TAKE PART IN OUR GIVEAWAY AND GET A GUARANTEED PRIZE![/h2]

We are holding a special Community Giveaway, where we ask Steam players to share their victory strategies as the Harriers or the Engineer in the comments of this article. Check them out to learn some useful tips and tricks—or share your own advice and get a guaranteed reward of one Community Token and one Voltage Regulator decal!

[h3]How to participate in the Giveaway: [/h3]

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That’s it! If you complete these steps, you will receive your Community Token and event-themed decal a few days after the Giveaway ends on October 2, 2023.

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[h2]Join the Fray, Commanders![/h2]

From September 25, try it all out: beat the boss and be the boss in event battles, play in the rental Waffenträger in Random Battles, maybe meet a golden Blitzträger, and earn a load of valuable and memorable rewards!

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[h3]Steam Community Shop and Community Tokens: How It Works[/h3]

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[h2]An Excerpt from the Personal Diary of Ermelinda Jung[/h2]
What’s most important, though, is that this daring researcher has just completed what can only be called her magnum opus (as of now). Sure, it’s not a big deal to design and build a powerful generator/projector. But it’s another thing to integrate such a device with a group of low-orbit satellites redirecting the energy beam back onto the planetary surface, and then to install a control module on an armored vehicle. And now, all those sleepless nights working on my passion Projekt and all those countless liters of coffee prepared by my personal assistant have finally paid off! I’ll order this modified Sentinel to bring some champagne from the cellar—Hyperion is fully operational!

[h2]A Recording from the Voice Journal of Hannelore Ritter[/h2]
The real problem with Wunderkinder is that our games can seriously hurt others—and, obviously, ourselves. I wonder if Ermelinda understands the potential of her newest invention. It already qualifies as a weapon of mass destruction, but what’s worse, it’s scalable. It must not end up in some very wrong hands. (Note to self: The Alliance has many hands. How can you be so sure not a single pair is dirty, Hannelore?) Like Ermelinda, I was scorched by my ambition. But I survived—only to be slowly gnawed by uncertainty, the tireless enemy of those in their thirties.

Anyway… First and foremost, I want to save my sister, to save her from herself—and also from the Alliance. They are too frightened by her innovations to discern that, deep within, she means no harm to anyone. (Note to self: Oh my, I do hope I’m not mistaken, blinded by sisterly love.) And the name of that nasty device, Hyperion—I know where it comes from. Papi was very into Norse sagas, but we developed a taste for Greek mythology, and Ermelinda would ask me to read about the titans and the gods every now and then. She could flip through books at an improbable speed, but she preferred to listen to me reading aloud. She even told me this—once.

[h2]An Excerpt from the Personal Diary of Ermelinda Jung[/h2]

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[h3]Steam Community Shop and Community Tokens: How It Works[/h3]

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