Operation: Dragon's Oath

SPECIAL EVENT # 32
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Introduction

Operation: Dragon's Oath is the 32nd Special Event to be presented in War Commander.
In most cases Commanders are challenged to complete increasingly more difficult objectives against one or more Rogue Factions. With the successful completion of each objective in the allotted time the Player is awarded with special Event Experience Points (eXP) which they may in turn use to unlock Special Event Prizes in the Event Shop.
The Event Format for each Special Event may vary, see below for more information.

Event Information

GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION
EVENT STARTS	November 20, 2014	Operation: Dragon's Oath Sector Start Times
EVENT ENDS	November 26, 2014
EVENT NUMBER	32	22 Days since last Special Event
EVENT CLASS	Hybrid	Players Must Complete Both Attack and Defense Objectives
ANTAGONIST	Ryu-Kai	Commanded By : Goro Tazaki
EVENT DURATION	6 Days	Event Shop open an additional 48 Hours
EVENT PROGRESSION	Tiered Bracket System	5 Repeatable Tiers with 2 to 5 Objectives
eXP PAYOUTS	Set Amounts	eXP is Awarded is Relative to Tier & Objective
BONUS eXP	Yes	Bonus eXP for Completing all Objectives of a Tier
PLAYER ASSISTANCE	Yes	Players may receive assistance on Attack Objectives.

Event Prizes

New Event Shop Wave eXP Prizes
Prize	eXp Cost	Unlocking Requirements	Classification
Heat Shielding	30,375 xp	Banshee Schematic	Limited Component
Heat Shielding - Limit Increase	30,375 xp	Heat Shielding	Limit Increase
Napalm Turret	125,628 xp	Level 8 Defense Lab	Turret
Oni	149,229 xp	Cobra	Aircraft
Flame Cannon	206,389 xp	Level 7 Defense Lab	Turret
Oni Mk. II	334,125 xp	Thunderbolt	Aircraft
Dragon's Oath Trophy	607,500 xp	None	War Trophy

Previous Event Prizes ( Sale & Checkpoint )
Prize	Reg eXP Cost	Sale eXP Cost	Unlocking Requirements	Classification
None - See Last Chance Prizes

Past Prizes Unavailable This Event:

Scorpion

LAST CHANCE Prizes

Some listed Prizes may have been previously offered as Last Chance or Event Exclusive during past Special Events.

• A majority of the Prizes in the Event Shop are being offered at a vastly reduced XP Price.
• Most of these prizes will be removed from the Event Shop until February 2015.

Click Expand to View Last Chance Prizes

Last Chance Sale! ( Available in Event Shop Until February 2015! )
Prize	Reg eXP Cost	Last eXP Cost	Unlocking Requirements	Classification
Attack Dog	1,500 xp	2,000 xp	Flamethrower	Infantry
Banshee *	60,000 xp	53,844 xp	Thunderbolt	Aircraft
Banshee Schematic *	40,000 xp	200,000 xp	Banshee	Schematic
BFG	N/A	200,000 xp	Mega Tank	Vehicle
Drone Silo *	12,500 xp	17,948 xp	None	Building
Elite Gatling Truck	10,000 xp	2,000 xp	Gatling Truck	Vehicle
Elite Gladiator	30,000 xp	5,000 xp	Gladiator	Infantry
Elite Heavy Gunner	5,000 xp	2,000 xp	Heavy Gunner	Infantry
Elite Hellfire	19,250 xp	3,564 xp	Hellfire	Vehicle
Elite Hellstorm	N/A	35,000 xp	Hellstorm	Aircraft
Elite Hover Tank	N/A	20,000 xp	Hover Tank	Vehicle
Elite Humvee	8,000 xp	1,980 xp	Humvee	Vehicle
Elite Laser Tank	12,000 xp	2,000 xp	Laser Tank	Vehicle
Elite Marauder	7,500 xp	3,500 xp	Marauder	Mercenary Mech
Elite Mega Tank	34,000 xp	2,000 xp	Mega Tank	Vehicle
Elite Mortar Team	6,500 xp	2,000 xp	Mortar Team	Infantry
Elite Razorback	10,000 xp	2,000 xp	Razorback	Vehicle
Elite Rhino	15,000 xp	100 xp	Rhino	Vehicle
Elite Rifleman	2,500 xp	2,000 xp	Rifleman	Infantry
Elite Shock Tank	N/A	2,000 xp	Shock Tank	Vehicle
Elite Striker	50,000 xp	7,128 xp	Striker	Mercenary Mech
Elite Valkyrie	9,500 xp	4,633 xp	Valkyrie	Infantry
Elite Vanquisher	50,000 xp	37,691 xp	Vanquisher	Vehicle
Elite Warhawk	19,250 xp	2,000 xp	Warhawk	Aircraft
Elite Wrecker	35,000 xp	3,500 xp	Wrecker	Mercenary Mech
Enforcer	35,000 xp	2,000 xp	Mega Tank	Vehicle
FAV	25,000 xp	2,000 xp	Paladin	Vehicle
FAV Schematic	34,000 xp	1,881 xp	FAV	Schematic
Gatling Truck	5,000 xp	2,000 xp	Razorback	Vehicle
Gatling Truck Schematic	34,000 xp	2,000 xp	Gatling Truck	Schematic
Gladiator	10,000 xp	2,000 xp	Sniper	Infantry
Hellfire	19,250 xp	3,564 xp	Challenger	Vehicle
Hellfire Schemaitc	30,000 xp	35,000 xp	Hellfire	Schematic
Hellstorm	25,000 xp	5,000 xp	Raptor	Aircraft
Hellstorm Schematic	35,000 xp	220,000 xp	Hellstorm	Schematic
Hover Tank	40,000 xp	4,000 xp	Challenger	Vehicle
Ionized Armor	12,000 xp	2,000 xp	Level 6 Workshop	Component
Ionized Heavy Armor	20,000 xp	2,000 xp	Level 6 Workshop	Component
Laser Tank	7,000 xp	2,000 xp	Paladin	Vehicle
Laser Tank Schematic	25,000 xp	2,000 xp	Laser Tank	Schematic
Marauder	1,500 xp	3,500 xp	Level 1 Tech Center	Mercenary Mech
Mercenary Camp	12,500 xp	3,500 xp	None	Building
Reaper Drone	15,000 xp	10,692 xp	Cobra	Aircraft
Reaper Drone Schematic	30,000 xp	12,474 xp	Reaper Drone	Schematic
Rocket Silo	53,000 xp	55,296 xp	None	Building
Shock Tank	15,000 xp	2,000 xp	Paladin	Vehicle
Shock Trooper	7,500 xp	2,000 xp	Sniper	Infantry
Stinger	9,500 xp	2,000 xp	Sniper	Infantry
Stinger Schematic	30,000 xp	10,000 xp	Stinger	Schematic
Striker	35,000 xp	7,128 xp	Wrecker	Mercenary Mech
Titan	N/A	250,000 xp	Raptor	Aircraft
Valkyrie	15,500 xp	4,000 xp	Level 1 Academy	Infantry
Valkyrie Schematic	33,000 xp	4,000 xp	Valkyrie	Schematic
Vanquisher	35,000 xp	35,896 xp	Mega Tank	Vehicle
Vanquisher Schematic	50,000 xp	200,000 xp	Vanquisher	Schematic
Warhawk	19,250 xp	2,000 xp	Thunderbolt	Aircraft
Warhawk Schematic	35,000 xp	2,000 xp	Warhawk	Schematic
Warhead Launcher	34,000 xp	35,000 xp	Mega Tank	Epic Tech
Widowmaker Prime	N/A	200,000 xp	Mega Tank	Vehicle
Wraith	29,000 xp	44,870 xp	Level 5 Academy	Infantry
Wrecker	14,500 xp	3,500 xp	Level 1 Tech Center	Mercenary Mech

Event HUD

Pre-Event	During the Event	Post-Event
Countdown to Start	Time, Wave, XP & Bonus Info	USE IT OR LOSE IT

Detailed Play Information

Tiered Bracket System

5 Tiers - There are 5 Tiers the Player can choose from. Each Tier contains 2 to 5 Objectives. Tier Objectives - Each Tier contains a number of Objectives that must be done in order to complete that Tier. The Player receives a set amount of eXP for the completion of each Objective. Each Objective of a Tier may only be done once for each time the Tier is attempted. Tier Completion Bonus - Completing all the Objectives of a Tier completes that Tier and awards the Player with additional eXP in the form of a Completion Bonus. Repeatable Tiers - Any Tier once completed may be repeated up to 99 times. The Player will again receive the eXP for each Objective as well as the Completion Bonus each time the Tier is completed. Simultaneous Tiers - The Player may start one or more Tiers concurrently. Objectives may be preformed from any of the Started Tiers in any order. Active Attack Bases - Completing Attack Bases ( Event, Island & Fortresses ) only award eXP when associated with an Active Tier. Active Bases are indicated by a Purple World Map Icon Base. More Information - For more information on the system in general see the Tiered Bracket System page.

Non-Active Base    Active Base

Defense Mission

Successful Defense- The Player's Base is considered successfully defended when all attacking Rogue Units have been eliminated while preventing the Player's Command Center from being destroyed. Repeatable Missions - The Player must repeat any stage in which the Command Center is destroyed in order to move on to the next Mission. Surrender - The Player may surrender a Defense mission at any time during the Rogue Attack. After which the Player may then Repair and Adjust the Base Defenses and restart that mission from the beginning. 360 Deg. Defense - The Rogue Faction may attack the Player's Base from any direction. This is also true for each repeated mission.

Attack Target - Island Base

Island Base - In order to complete a Tier the Player will be required to Attack and Destroy an Island Base which being surrounded by water limits the type of Offensive Weapons which may be deployed in an attack. Island Base Levels - There are four Levels of Island Bases: Level 10, 20, 35 & 50. Island Base Weapon Restrictions - The Player may only Attack an Island Base from the air, NO Ground Units may deployed as they cannot travel across the water. This Limits the weapons that may or may not be use to the following : Available - All Aircraft, Missile Silo Missiles and Mercenaries Mechs. Unavailable - All Vehicles & Infantry Units ( Including the Valkyrie ). In addition, all Special Op Units are also unavailable since they require Ground Troops to be deployed in order to activate. Unlimited Attacks - The Player may stop and start an attack on an Island Base as many times as they find necessary to complete the Target. Time Limit - Players must completely destroy all Buildings and Turrets found on the Island Base within set amount of time in order to complete the Target. This Time Limit is determined by the Level of the Island Base. Failure to do so in the allotted time will cause the Island Base to completely RESET back to full Health. This Timer is shown in the Base's info box and on the Base's World Map Icon HUD. The Timer Starts with your first attack on the Island Base. Once the Island Base has Reset the Player may make another attempt at completing the Target. Island Base Target Completion - To complete a Island Base, the Player must destroy all Buildings and Turrets located on the Island. Frequency - One Island Bases destruction is required to complete each Tier starting with Tier 2.

Attack Target - Event Base

Event Base - Another non-Fortress Event Bases the player will be required to Attack and Destroy this Event will be the Ryu-Kai Event Base. Event Base Levels - There are three Levels of the Ryu-Kai Event Bases: Level 25, 40 & 55. Non-Exclusive Event Base - When required the Player may attack any Ryu-Kai Event Base found on the World Map. Single Attack Direction - Players may surround a Ryu-Kai Event Base with Platoons to use during the attack, however, regardless of the Platoon's position all Units will enter the battle from a single direction, the Southwest. Unlimited Attacks - The Player may stop and start an attack on an Event Base as many times as they find necessary to complete the target. Time Limit - Players must completely destroy all Buildings and Turrets found in the Ryu-Kai Event Base within set amount of time in order to complete the Target. This Time Limit is determined by the Level of the Event Base. Failure to do so in the allotted time will cause the Event Base to completely RESET back to full Health. This Timer is shown in the Base's info box and on the Base's World Map Icon HUD. The Timer Starts with your first attack on the Event Base. Once the Event Base has Reset the Player may make another attempt at completing the Target. Target Completion - To complete a Ryu-Kai Event Base, the Player must destroy all Buildings and Turrets found within. Frequency - The destruction of one Ryu-Kai Event Base is required to complete each Tier starting with Tier 3.

Attack Target - Ryu-Kai Fortress

Ryu-Kai Fortress - For this Event, the Fortresses are called Ryu-Kai Fortresses. Fortress Levels - There are five Levels of the Ryu-Kai Fortresses: Level 5, 15, 30, 45 & 60. Single Attack Direction - Players may surround a Ryu-Kai Fortress with Platoons to use during the attack, however, regardless of the Platoon's position all Units will enter the Attack from the Southeast. Ryu-Kai Fortress Time Limit - Players must completely destroy all Buildings and Turrets found in the Ryu-Kai Fortress within set amount of time in order to complete the Target. This Time Limit is determined by the Level of the Fortress. Failure to do so in the allotted time will cause the Fortress to completely RESET back to full Health. This Timer is shown in the Base's info box on the Base's World Map Icon HUD. The Timer Starts with your first attack on the Ryu-Kai Fortress. Once the Fortress has Reset the Player may make another attempt at completing the Target. Unlimited Attacks - The Player may stop and start an attack on a Ryu-Kai Fortress as many times as they find necessary to complete the Target as long as they still have time remaining on the Ryu-Kai Fortress Clock. Ryu-Kai Fortress Frequency - The destruction of one Ryu-Kai Fortress is required to complete each Tier starting with Tier 1.

Ending of a Special Event

A Special Event ends in one of two ways : The Official Event Clock expires. The event runs for a limited time of 6 days, after which time the Special Event Rogue Base ( if any ) will be removed from the World Map and all Tiers will be halted. The Player decides they have collected enough eXP and ceases participation in the Special Event.

Event Shop

Event Experience Points (eXP)

The Player is awarded eXP for every successfully completed target during an active Event. These points may be tracked by the Player in the Event Panel located above the Mission Panel while both on the World Map and in the Player's Base.

Special Event Prizes

​The Event Shop may only be accessed while inside the Player's Base. As the Player acquires eXP, they may at any time during and up to 48 hours after the end of the Event, choose to spend all or a portion of their eXP on one or more of the newly introduced Special Event Prizes in the Event Shop. Also available in the Event Shop are all the past Special Event Prizes excluding any Removed or Locked Special Event Prizes . The Event Shop is split into two separate sections: Unowned - Shows all current and past Special Event Prizes not currently unlocked by the Player. Owned - Shows all Special Event Prizes the Player has previously unlocked during the current and all past events.

Use It Or Lose It

Following the conclusion of the Special Event : The Event Shop will remain open for 48 Hours. Any unused eXP at the time the Event Shop closes will be lost. If a Player has no remaining eXP at the end of the Event the Event Shop will close immediately.

Tiers & Objectives

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TIER 1 ( Recommended Player Level : ~25 )
Type	Objective	Reward
Attack	Destroy 1 Level 5 Ryu-Kai Base	+ 157 eXP
Defend	Defend Against 3 Ryu-Kai Attacks	+ 39 eXP
Tier 1 Completion Bonus		+ 99 eXP
Total Possible eXP For Tier 1 Per Completion : 295 eXP

TIER 2 ( Recommended Player Level : ~30 )
Type	Objective	Reward
Attack	Destroy 1 Level 10 Ryu-Kai Base	+ 1,134 eXP
Attack	Destroy 1 Level 15 Ryu-Kai Base	+ 1,782 eXP
Defend	Defend Against 3 Ryu-Kai Attacks	+ 324 eXP
Tier 2 Completion Bonus		+ 324 eXP
Total Possible eXP For Tier 2 Per Completion : 3,564 eXP

TIER 3 ( Recommended Player Level : ~35 )
Type	Objective	Reward
Attack	Destroy 1 Level 20 Ryu-Kai Base	+ 3,251 eXP
Attack	Destroy 1 Level 25 Ryu-Kai Base	+ 3,902 eXP
Attack	Destroy 1 Level 30 Ryu-Kai Base	+ 4,552 eXP
Defend	Defend Against 3 Ryu-Kai Attacks	+ 1,301 eXP
Tier 3 Completion Bonus		+ 2,341 eXP
Total Possible eXP For Tier 3 Per Completion : 15,347 eXP

TIER 4 ( Recommended Player Level : 35+ )
Type	Objective	Reward
Attack	Destroy 1 Level 35 Ryu-Kai Base	+ 9,216 eXP
Attack	Destroy 1 Level 40 Ryu-Kai Base	+ 13,824 eXP
Attack	Destroy 1 Level 45 Ryu-Kai Base	+ 18,432 eXP
Defend	Defend Against 3 Ryu-Kai Attacks	+ 4,608 eXP
Tier 4 Completion Bonus		+ 9,216 eXP
Total Possible eXP For Tier 4 Per Completion : 55,296 eXP

TIER 5 ( Recommended Player Level : 35+ )
Type	Objective	Reward
Attack	Destroy 1 Level 50 Ryu-Kai Base	+ 24,300 eXP
Attack	Destroy 1 Level 55 Ryu-Kai Base	+ 29,363 eXP
Attack	Destroy 1 Level 60 Ryu-Kai Base	+ 40,500 eXP
Defend	Defend Against 3 Ryu-Kai Attacks	+ 7,088 eXP
Tier 5 Completion Bonus		+ 50,625 eXP
Total Possible eXP For Tier 5 Per Completion : 151,876 eXP

Event Base & Fortress Layouts

Fortress Layouts Level Layout Tier 5 1 -- 12 hrs 15 2 -- 6 hrs 30 3 -- 3 hrs 45 4 -- 1h 30m 60 5 -- 45m

Island Layouts Level Layout Tier 10 2 -- 6 hrs 20 3 -- 3 hrs 35 4 -- 1h 30m 50 5 -- 45m

Event Base Layouts Level Layout Tier 25 3 -- 3 hrs 40 4 -- 1h 30m 55 5 -- 45m

States of Repair - Event Command Center

Normal	Damaged	Destroyed
100% - 50% Health	49% - 1% Health	0% Health

Additional Information

• Operation: Dragon's Oath  is the first Special Event to feature the Ryu-Kai as the solo antagonist Rogue Faction.

Event Firsts & Records

• Special Event Prize Firsts :

• • Fist Special Event Prizes to be offered for a 2nd Last Chance - BFG, Titan, Widowmaker Prime
  • Fist Special Event Prizes to get a Schematic instantly when prize Unlocked - Oni Mk. II / Oni Mk. II Schematic
• Special Event Prize Records :

• • Most Special Event Prizes to be offered as Last Chance - 58 Prizes
• General Special Event Firsts :

• • First Special Event to use a Tiered Bracket System  - Tiered Bracket System
  • First Special Event to Countdown Timers on Island Bases
  • First Solo appearance of the Ryu-Kai Faction as the special event Antagonist

Related Pages

Special Events Event Shop Tiered Bracket System

Ryu-Kai Goro Tazaki

External Links

• R.U.B.I.'s Facebook : Operation: Dragon's Oath - (Official)
• Kixeye Forum ( 11/13/14 ) - Operation: Dragon's Oath ( Official ) - Event Thread
• Kixeye Forum ( 11/17/14 ) - Tips and Tricks - Operation: Dragon's Oath ( Official ) - Event Tips
• Kixeye Forum ( 11/19/14 ) - Thorium spawns during Operation: Dragon's Oath ( Official ) - Event Thorium Drop Notes

Quotes

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“	As Goro Tazaki and the Ryu-Kai move throughout the World Map, worry spreads that nothing will stop them. Forward observers report they favor fire-based attacks. Take down Goro Tazaki's Ryu-Kai and harness the power of the Oni jet. God speed, Commander.	”
	— Kixeye Forum Post

“	As Goro Tazaki and the Ryu-Kai faction move deeper into our sectors, worry spreads that nothing will stop them. Neither out scouts nor our researchers have discerned their intent, but one thing is clear; the Dragon's Oath is coming.	”
	— Pre-Event Description #1

“	The Ryu-Kai approach, commander. Forward observers report they favor fire-based attacks. Engage with overwhelming force! Operation: Dragon's Oath begins 11/20 - Prepare your forces!	”
	— Pre-Event Description #2

“	Operation: Dragon's Oath begins in less than 24 hours! Stop Goro Tazaki and the Ryu-Kai before they control of the sector. Conquer this challenge and secure plans for the powerful Oni jet. Best of luck, Commander - you'll need it.	”
	— Pre-Event Description #3

“	Operation: Dragon's Oath is underway! Take down Goro Tazaki's Ryu-Kai and haness the power of the Oni jet. God Speed, Commander!	”
	— Event Description - Start

“	Less than 24 hours left to stop the Ryu-Kai. It's time to prepare for the final push, Commander!	”
	— Event Description - 24 Hour Warning

“	Well done, Commander! What's left of the Ryu-Kai forces have retreated. Did you battle hard enough to win the Oni?	”
	— Event Description - Event End

Animated Gallery - Event Base Timers

Fortress HUD Timers

Event Base HUD Timers

Island Base HUD Timers

Gallery - Event Messages

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Event Message #1 :
Pre-Event Description

Event Message #2 :
Pre-Event Description

Event Message #3 :
Pre-Event Description

Event Message #4 :
Start

Event Message #5 :
24hr Left

Event Message #6:
Event End

Gallery - Event Misc

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Tiered System
5 Tiers

Event Objectives
All 5 Tiers

Shadow Op Damage Buff
Maximum 6%

Event Art
Large

Event Feature :
Orbital Laser

Event Feature :
Radar Jammer

Event Feature :
Ion Damage Turret

Bonus Target
No Bonus

Gallery - Backgrounds

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Event Base Background

Island Base Background

Fortress Background

Gallery - Event Shop

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ONI Mk. II
Large Pic

ONI
Large Pic

Flame Cannon
Large Pic

Heat Shielding
Banshee Component
Large Pic

Dragon's Oath
War Trophy

Event Shop
Complete

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