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Sign The Latest Contract and Score This Unique Defender

Complete eight stages of challenges and drive the Needle into your garage!

         

Sometimes the battlefield demands you show your teeth. Needle lets you bite back at your enemies with vicious long distanced attacks--this Mercenary heavy tank comes with a fast gun and offers remarkable DPM, both of which we’re sure you’ll know how to put to good use once you get your hands on it.

Sign this the contract and earn rewards on your way toward the Mercenary Tier IV Needle Heavy Tank!

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When you take on a Mercenary contract, you get the chance to earn a tank and a 2D Standard Commander by completing a series of tasks over eight stages. Boosters, Premium Time, and more are also waiting along the way!

At the end of this contract is your primary target, Needle. This tank is a Tier IV vehicle, but it’s a favorite for early-career matches for a few reasons:

  • A high rate of fire
  • Thick frontal armor
  • Gun elevation and depression values that make for excellent handling

Here’s what else you should know about contracts:

  • You can have only one contract active at a time! Once you’ve signed a contract, choosing a new contract will cause you to lose any progress made on the one you’re currently working toward.
  • Certain tasks might have tier or class restrictions, but otherwise, each contract can be completed using either World War II or Cold War tanks. Choose your vehicles wisely!
  • You can use Gold to skip certain stages! The buyout amounts for each stage will be listed with the other contract details below. Buyouts for Needle will be available through May 26th.

Read on for all the contract details, and head to the “Contracts” tab in game to sign up to earn this tank!

Note: Upon completing the contract, if you already own Needle, you’ll receive its value in Silver (600,000 Silver) instead.

Needle: Stage 1

GOALS
REWARDS
Win a battle

Earn 1,200 or more XP in any number of battles
Med Kit (1)

Repair Kit (1)

Fire Suppressor (1)

1,000 Silver
RESTRICTIONS

[MERGE]

World War II mode: Available to Tiers IV - X

Cold War mode: Available to all Eras

Available to multiplayer only

Available once per contract signing

[MERGE]

Needle: Stage 2

GOALS
REWARDS
Win a battle

Place in the top 8 XP earners on your team in a battle

Earn 2,400 or more XP in any number of battles
Med Kit (1)

Repair Kit (1)

Fire Suppressor (1)

7,000 Silver
RESTRICTIONS

[MERGE]

Must play heavy tanks or tank destroyers

World War II mode: Available to Tiers IV - X

Cold War mode: Available to all Eras

Available to multiplayer only

Available once per contract signing

[MERGE]

Needle: Stage 3

GOALS
REWARDS
Destroy 1 or more vehicles while enemy is within 100 meters in any number of battles

Deal 3,000 or more damage in any number of battles

Earn 3,600 or more XP in any number of battles
Med Kit (1)

Repair Kit (1)

Fire Suppressor (1)

x1.25 Silver Boost (1)

4,200 Silver
RESTRICTIONS

[MERGE]

Must play heavy tanks or tank destroyers

World War II mode: Available to Tiers IV - X

Cold War mode: Available to all Eras

Available to multiplayer only

Available once per contract signing

[MERGE]

Needle: Stage 4

GOALS
REWARDS
Deal 5,500 or more damage in any number of battles

Earn 6,000 or more XP in any number of battles
x1.5 Silver Booster (1)

x1.25 Silver Booster (1)

4,000 Silver
RESTRICTIONS

[MERGE]

Must play heavy tanks or tank destroyers

World War II mode: Available to Tiers IV - X

Cold War mode: Available to all Eras

Available to multiplayer only

Available once per contract signing

[MERGE]

Needle: Stage 5

GOALS
REWARDS
Block 3,000 or more damage in any number of battles

Damage enemy modules or crews in 7 battles

Earn 10,800 or more XP in any number of battles
Med Kit (2)

Repair Kit (2)

x1.5 Silver Booster (2)

x2 Vehicle XP Booster (1)

3,600 Silver
RESTRICTIONS

[MERGE]

Must play heavy tanks or tank destroyers

World War II mode: Available to Tiers IV - X

Cold War mode: Available to all Eras

Available to multiplayer only

Available once per contract signing

[MERGE]

Needle: Stage 6

GOALS
REWARDS
Destroy 15 or more vehicles in any number of battles

Earn 19,200 or more XP in any number of battles
Enhanced Med Kit (2)

Enhanced Repair Kit (2)

Automatic Fire Suppressor (2)

86,000 Silver
RESTRICTIONS

[MERGE]

Must play heavy tanks or tank destroyers

World War II mode: Available to Tiers IV - X

Cold War mode: Available to all Eras

Available to multiplayer only

Available once per contract signing

[MERGE]

Needle: Stage 7

GOALS
REWARDS
Destroy 25 or more vehicles in any number of battles

Earn 34,800 or more XP in any number of battles
3 Days of Premium Account Time
126,000 Silver
RESTRICTIONS

[MERGE]

Must play heavy tanks or tank destroyers

World War II mode: Available to Tiers IV - X

Cold War mode: Available to all Eras

Available to multiplayer only

Available once per contract signing

[MERGE]

Needle: Stage 8

GOALS
REWARDS
Earn 64,800 or more XP in any number of battles
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Storm Hunter 2D Standard Commander

Storm Hunter - Needle 2D Commander

Vehicle Slot
RESTRICTIONS

[MERGE]

Must play heavy tanks or tank destroyers

World War II mode: Available to Tiers IV - X

Cold War mode: Available to all Eras

Available to multiplayer only

Available once per contract signing

[MERGE]

Needle: Stage Buyout Amounts – Available through May 26th

Stage 1 – 25

Stage 2 – 40

Stage 3 – 80

Stage 4 – 150

Stage 5 – 275

Stage 6 – 515

Stage 7 – 965

Stage 8 – 1,800

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