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[h2]History[/h2]
Odin is based on the project of a fast battleship that was developed in Germany in the 1930s. It represented a development of the Deutschland-class heavy cruisers—the class which Admiral Graf Spee belonged to.

With the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, World War I officially came to an end and the defeat of Germany was formalized. As per the conditions of the document, the country's fleet was to be cut down to a minimum, and serious restrictions on the construction of new capital ships in terms of their number, water displacement, and main battery caliber were to be imposed.

In the 1920s–30s, German shipbuilders were charged with a challenging task—designing an all-in-one warship that, while conforming to the strict limitations of the Treaty, would still easily be able to disengage from battleships and confidently sink any existing heavy cruisers in battle. That's how the Panzerschiff (armored ship) Deutschland joined the Reichsmarine in 1933. The ship had the armament of a battleship, but the speed of a cruiser. The third, and most advanced ship of this series was Admiral Graf Spee.

German high command were closely watching for any shipbuilding advancements made by France. In response to one such advancement, their engineers had been tasked with developing ships capable of opposing the French Dunkerque-class battleships. The German shipbuilders had to navigate the restrictions imposed by international naval treaties, as well as the technical and operational requirements of the Kriegsmarine, who wanted a fast ship with large guns that would be near invulnerable to enemy fire. Their work resulted in a range of theoretical projects that would ultimately lead to the construction of the Scharnhorst-class battleships. Among those projects was a development based on a slightly larger Deutschland-class ship with reinforced armor and 305 mm main battery guns installed in three triple turrets. Interestingly, one such gun was historically designed, and even produced in 1939 as a prototype.



[h2]Modeling the Ship[/h2]


Main battery: nine SK C/39 305 mm/56 guns in three triple turrets



Secondary battery: six SK C/25 150 mm/60 guns in three twin mounts



Dual-purpose battery: twelve KM40 128 mm/61 guns in six twin mounts



AA defenses: sixteen 55 mm L/77 Gerät 58 guns in twin mounts; 32 C/38 20 mm autocannons in twin and quadruple mounts



Torpedo armament: two 533 mm quadruple-tube torpedo launchers



[h2]Commanding Odin[/h2]
[h3]Commander with 10 skill points[/h3]

• Priority Target
  
• Adrenaline Rush
  
• Superintendent
  
• Concealment Expert

[h3]Commander with 19 skill points[/h3]

• Priority Target
  
• Adrenaline Rush
  
• Superintendent
  
• Concealment Expert
  
• Fire Prevention
  
• Basics of Survivability
  
• Expert Marksman

[h3]Upgrades[/h3]

• Main Armaments Modification 1
  
• Damage Control System Modification 1
  
• Main Battery Modification 2
  
• Damage Control System Modification 2
  
• Concealment System Modification 1

[h2]Key Features[/h2]
One of the variants of a relatively small and fast battleship that led to the construction of the Scharnhorst-class ships. She's notable for her powerful main battery with 305 mm guns.

• Nine 305 mm guns with good ballistics and a reload time that's fast for a battleship.
  
• Trademark German secondary battery with a long firing range.
  
• Two quadruple-tube torpedo launchers at her aft.
  
• Her Hydroacoustic Search is capable of detecting torpedoes at distances of up to 3.5 km.
  
• She earns more credits per battle, and her permanent camouflage adds a 50% XP bonus per battle and reduces the cost of the ship's post-battle service by 10%.

The main feature of Update 0.9.5 is the new Dockyard in the Port of Hamburg, where you will be able to construct two German ships at once. By completing the Directives, you'll obtain VI Admiral Graf Spee and various other rewards from the Dockyard, as well as get a massive discount on VIII Odin.

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[h2]Rules[/h2] Starts: Wed. 24 Jun. 11:00 CEST (UTC+2) Ends: Mon. 06 Jul. 10:30 CEST (UTC+2)

Format: 8 vs. 8 playing Tier VIII ships
Mode: Domination
Rewards: 10,000 Coal; 500,000 credits; and a haul of signals
Maps: Haven, Fault Line, Greece, Northern Waters, and Loop

• Players who attain Rank 1 won't be able to participate in any further battles of the current Season.
  
• Ranked Sprint achievements aren't inherited from previous Ranked seasons, and won’t transfer to those that follow.
  
• Divisions consisting of two players are allowed in the Ranked Sprint. A Division can enter battle only if the opposing team also has a Division.

[h2]Rewards[/h2]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrzZKkNRbns
The 41st Millennium is hitting the World of Warships universe in a unique celebration that will bring you special themed warships—Ragnarok and Ignis Purgatio; special Commanders—Justinian Lyons XIII and Arthas Roqthar the Cold, with their own unique voice-overs; and much, much more!


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[h2]Special Content for World of Warships[/h2] Bundles will be available until: Fri. 03 Jul. 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)

[h2]All in One[/h2]
For those who can’t wait, we have a large bundle comprising ships VIII Ragnarok and VIII Ignis Purgatio, unique Commanders Justinian Lyons XIII and Arthas Roqthar the Cold, special patches and flags, and a solid stock of Warhammer 40,000 expendable camos, doubloons, credits, and signals.


[h2]Imperium and Chaos: Armada –30%[/h2]

• VIII Ragnarok   
  
• VIII Ignis Purgatio   
  
• 2×Commander with 11 skill points
  
• Bonus2×Combat mission: x3 XP
  
• Khorne flag
  
• Imperial Navy flag
  
• 5,000
• 12,000,000
• 100×Primordial Annihilator camouflages
  
• 100×Protector of the Faith camouflages
  
• 200×Equal Speed Charlie London
  
• 200×India Bravo Terrathree
  
• 200×Zulu
  
• 200×Papa Papa
  
• 200×Zulu Hotel
  
• Iron Halo patch
  
• The Mark of Chaos patch
  
• Imperial Aquila patch
  
• The Mark of Khorne patch
  
• 2×Port slot

[h2]Ships[/h2]
Two special battleships with distinctive themed camouflage patterns—Chaos VIII Ragnarok and Imperial Navy VIII Ignis Purgatio—are already in the game!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1351160/World_of_Warships__Ragnarok/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1351161/World_of_Warships__Ignis_Purgatio/

[h2]Details[/h2]
VIII Ragnarok is an immeasurably ancient vessel, a relic of days long forgotten. It was built in the shipyards orbiting a world of proud and fearsome warriors. Though the citizens adhered to the Imperial creed and paid their tithes, secret cabals on the planet’s surface worshipped Khorne, the Lord of Rage. Their cults were strong. They were hated. They were in a minority. At the appointed hour, they rose up and tried to overthrow their loyalist masters. They failed. They were defeated in a long, bloody war and all, to a man, perished in flames. Their names were wiped from history. But the fickle whims of the Warp decreed that their vengeful spirits would forever haunt the vessel Ragnarok, whose hull was being constructed in the docks above the planet's surface. To this day, Ragnarok and all aboard it cry, "Vengeance! Death! Blood for the Blood God!"

For a detailed look at the ship's technical specifications, follow this link.



Originally designed for a Naval mission of the purpose now long forgotten, VIII Ignis Purgatio was lost during the Horus Heresy. After missing for several millennia, the ship was rediscovered on one of the Frontier worlds in the Jericho Reach. Though clearly a warship, it was put to use as a transport by its new, uncouth masters who failed to recognize its true potential. After undergoing intensive repairs and cleansing its quarters of its previous inhabitants, Ignis Purgatio was eventually returned to Imperial Navy service and, since then, it has become an essential component of Battlefleet Solar. Once again, it acts as a fearsome guard dog for humanity and, by proxy, the Emperor Himself.

For a detailed look at the ship's technical specifications, follow this link.



[h2]Commanders[/h2]
The World of Warships Commander roster will be see the addition of two new characters: a valiant naval officer of pious military lineage—Justinian Lyons XIII, and an Aspiring Champion of Khorne—Arthas Roqthar the Cold. Each Commander has their own unique voiceover!

The new Commanders are available only in bundles together with the Warhammer 40,000-themed battleships.

Here are some voice samples—take a listen!

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[h2]Containers[/h2]
[h3]Blood for the Blood God! SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE![/h3]
You can find one of the following rewards in a “Warhammer 40,000 — Chaos” container:

• Chaos-themed battleship VIII Ragnarok with a 10-skill-point Commander—Arthas Roqthar the Cold—and a Port slot.
  
• 10x Primordial Annihilator camos.
  
• 5x Primordial Annihilator camos.

[h3]Glory to the Emperor![/h3]
You can find one of the following rewards in a “Warhammer 40,000 — Imperium” container:

• Imperial Navy-themed battleship VIII Ignis Purgatio with a 10-skill-point Commander—Justinian Lyons XIII—and a Port slot.
  
• 10x Protector of the Faith camos.
  
• 5x Protector of the Faith camos.

Please note: the containers are not interchangeable. "Warhammer 40,000 — Chaos" containers drop only Chaos items, while "Warhammer 40,000 — Imperium" containers drop only Imperium items.

[h2]Combat Missions[/h2] Start: Fri. 19 Jun. 07:00 CEST (UTC+2) End: Fri. 03 Jul. 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)

Would you like to get hold of our new themed camouflages and containers? Choose your side: will you fight for the Emperor, or spill more blood for the Blood God? Click one of the buttons on the website and complete a special chain of combat missions.

Imperium Rewards: up to six "Protector of the Faith" expendable camouflages and two "Warhammer 40,000 — Imperium" containers.

Chaos Rewards: up to six “Primordial Annihilator” expendable camouflages and two "Warhammer 40,000 — Chaos" containers.

Please note: you can obtain the themed items of only one of the sides. Choose wisely!

Over any number of battles, deal 1,000,000 damage to enemy ships.

Reward: 3x Warhammer 40,000-themed expendable camouflages


Over any number of battles, earn 20,000 base XP.

Reward: 3x Warhammer 40,000-themed expendable camouflages

Final reward: 2x Warhammer 40,000-themed containers

Combat missions of the chain can be completed only in the specified sequence: you can start the next part only after all missions of the previous parts have been completed. You can complete these combat missions playing Tier V–X ships in Operations, Random, Ranked, and Co-op Battles.

[h3]Primordial Annihilator expendable camouflage[/h3]

• −3% to your ship's detectability range by sea
  
• +4% to the dispersion of shells fired by the enemy at your ship
  
• +100% XP per battle
  
• +200% Free XP per battle

[h3]Protector of the Faith expendable camouflage[/h3]

• −3% to your ship's detectability range by sea
  
• +4% to the dispersion of shells fired by the enemy at your ship
  
• +100% XP per battle
  
• +100% Commander XP per battle

[h2]What is Warhammer 40,000?[/h2]
Warhammer 40,000 is the pinnacle of tabletop wargaming, produced by Games Workshop. Its distinct visual style blends elements of science fiction and fantasy to create a beautifully dark atmosphere that has amassed a massive following over the years. Today, the universe has expanded to video games, novels, comics, and more, garnering a huge following around the globe.

Together with Games Workshop, we’ve created something that would stay true to the renowned fantasy IP, while also resonating with our universe of naval battles.



Warhammer 40,000 © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2020. GW, Games Workshop, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under licence. All rights reserved to their respective owners.

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The new Clan Brawl will take place on June 20! Don't miss this perfect opportunity to replenish your Clan's Treasury and fight for credits, Coal, and Elite Commander XP.


[h2]Rules[/h2]

Date: June 20

Battles will be fought playing Tier X ships in a 3 vs. 3 format, with one battleship, one cruiser, and one destroyer in each team.

• Mode: Domination
  
• Battle duration: 15 minutes

Rewards: up to 3,500 Coal; 2,500,000 credits; 100,000 Elite Commander XP

Maps: Shatter, Warrior’s Path, Greece, Loop, and Crash Zone Alpha with a reduced combat zone

Please note: once you enter a battle, you won't be able to change your Clan's selected Prime Time in the current Clan Brawl.

Unlike Clan Battles, a Clan's placing in the Brawl Rating is determined for the battle region only—i.e. the region of the selected Prime Time.

• There is no limit on the number of participating teams from a single Clan. At the same time, each team's composition must conform to the aforementioned conditions.
  
• Only victories are counted towards the Rating.
  
• Because only victories are counted and defeats aren't taken into account, there’s no option to select Alpha or Bravo Ratings in the Clan Brawl.
  
• Victories won in the Clan Brawl aren't counted towards the criteria to obtain Clan Battle emblems.
  
• If two teams have the same number of victories, the higher position in the Rating will be given to the Clan that played their last winning battle at the earliest point in time.

[h2]Rewards[/h2]
For achieving high positions in the final Rating, Clans will be awarded resources for their Treasuries.
* Each following step brings 250 Coal less.

More details about the rewards will be available in the game client.