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Get the EFV in the Semper Fidelis Event!

Semper Fidelis (“always faithful”) has been the motto of the United States Marine Corps since 1883.

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changedSemper Fidelis (“always faithful”) has been the motto of the United States Marine Corps since 1883. The Corps has 200,000 soldiers including reservists, and are the one of the six branches of the United States Armed Forces, one of the oldest too. They were founded before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In this event, you can get the EFV that was set to be used by the US Marine Corps had it not been canceled!
changedEFV — An Event Vehicle Light Tank for the USA at Rank VIIn the early 2000s, General Dynamics developed several EFV (Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle) prototypes for a U.S. Marine Corps competition. The EFV’s main armament is a 30 mm Bushmaster automatic cannon with high-explosive fragmentation belts to destroy helicopters and attack aircraft, as well as APFSDS belts to destroy armored vehicles, including main battle tanks. One amazing feature of the EFV is that it has the highest speed on water among all ground vehicles in the game, up to 46 km/h! This gives EFV players great freedom in choosing the most unexpected tactics when using the vehicle on maps that have water.
changedEFV — An Event Vehicle Light Tank for the USA at Rank VIAmong the rewards in the event is also this chest. When opened, there is a chance to receive one of the following items:
changedEFV — An Event Vehicle Light Tank for the USA at Rank VI50,000 - 100,000 Silver Lions
changedEFV — An Event Vehicle Light Tank for the USA at Rank VISilver Lion and Research Point boosters
changedEFV — An Event Vehicle Light Tank for the USA at Rank VIRandom Wagers and Orders

Semper Fidelis (“always faithful”) has been the motto of the United States Marine Corps since 1883. The Corps has 200,000 soldiers including reservists, and are the one of the six branches of the United States Armed Forces, one of the oldest too. They were founded before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In this event, you can get the EFV that was set to be used by the US Marine Corps had it not been canceled!

From October 2nd (11:00 GMT) until October 20th (11:00 GMT), earn mission points in Ground Battles, unlock stages and receive rewards!

EFV — An Event Vehicle Light Tank for the USA at Rank VI

In the early 2000s, General Dynamics developed several EFV (Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle) prototypes for a U.S. Marine Corps competition. The EFV’s main armament is a 30 mm Bushmaster automatic cannon with high-explosive fragmentation belts to destroy helicopters and attack aircraft, as well as APFSDS belts to destroy armored vehicles, including main battle tanks. One amazing feature of the EFV is that it has the highest speed on water among all ground vehicles in the game, up to 46 km/h! This gives EFV players great freedom in choosing the most unexpected tactics when using the vehicle on maps that have water.

Pressure Poin t” decal Hell Patrol ” decal
EFV ” profile background
Jaws ” camouflage for the EFV

Among the rewards in the event is also this chest. When opened, there is a chance to receive one of the following items:

  • 50,000 - 100,000 Silver Lions

  • Silver Lion and Research Point boosters

  • Random Wagers and Orders

  • Universal Backups (1 - 3)

  • A random camouflage for a vehicle you own

  • 1 day of Premium Account

How to get all rewards

Each stage can be achieved for 35,000 mission points, every new stage achieved will give you a new reward.

Please note: After finishing a stage, you need to collect the reward manually. To do this, click on your name in-game, go to “Semper Fidelis” and click the “Get Reward” button.

You’re able to earn mission points in Ground Battles at Rank III or above in Arcade, Realistic and Simulator Battles. The number of mission points to complete a stage depends on the game mode and the maximum Rank of the vehicle that you use in battle. There’s a multiplier for earning mission points, which is shown in the task description in-game.

You can also earn mission points by using event vehicles that are Rank I and II. Event vehicles that can be used have the name of the event that they were obtainable in on their stat card.

Stages change every two days at 11:00 GMT on October 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 16 and 18th.

Rewards are given when you complete a specific number of stages

  • For 1 Stage: trophy with a random reward

  • For 2 Stages: one of the decal rewards

  • For 3 Stages: trophy with a random reward

  • For 4 Stages: one of the decal rewards

  • For 5 Stages: trophy with a random reward

  • For 6 Stages: “EFV” profile background

  • For 7 Stages: trophy with a random reward

  • For 8 Stages: non-tradable coupon for the EFV

  • For 9 Stages: a unique camouflage and 4 random modifications for the EFV

Please note: You’ll only be able to receive the random modifications if you have the EFV activated on your account.

Discounts on purchasing stages using Golden Eagles

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