Commanders!

With Operation Mirny: Hope in full swing, it's time to focus on the main event reward—the  VII King Tiger (Captured) , the American Tier VII Premium tank. How did this vehicle end up in Mirny? Who found it and brought it back to base? Is it safe to use it in battle, and how do you do so most effectively?

Read on to find out what happened and where the Captured King Tiger came from.

Recon Group Report

We discovered the vehicle during our daily recon raid into Mirny-13, while we were looking for enemy spawn points and observing their behavior. If possible, we were to destroy the enemy and clear the scouting area after the recon was over.

Several areas displayed evidence of mass enemy activity, but we saw very few actual vehicles other than a bunch of Guard-type enemies that seemed less aggressive than usual. Strangely, we also observed a group of Rabbits exiting the town in single file–rather more organized behavior than typical for this type. We slipped past them and entered the town to begin our mission.

After completing our mission, we made the mistake of engaging the Guard group on the way back to the base. We were attacked by Guards and Hedgehogs and forced to retreat, though no casualties were sustained. Afterwards, I sent an advance guard to determine the shortest route to the extraction point; they came back with the King Tiger. 

I am sure I remember seeing this vehicle during the Balaton Operation, though it was never mentioned in the official logs. It sounds odd even writing this, but this particular one was just standing in the middle of the street and looked... almost friendly, with its hatches open and gun lowered, like it was expecting us.

I approached it cautiously. Unlike the familiar King Tigers we had met in 1944, it was decked out with the same improvements as the vehicles we had recently been sending to Mirny-13–an infrared spotlight, additional screens, even traces of Mirium–only of rougher make, as if the modifications had been made in the field, with whatever was at hand.

The inside of the tank looked like it had been well cared for: no signs of dust or old mud, fight or fire. Even the leather on the driver's seat was in fine condition, but it's hardly surprising, considering that this material had always been used to make the best boots back in the day.

As the presence of this vehicle was clearly unusual, I took the liberty of ordering my men to evacuate the King Tiger to the base for additional investigation. Though I had initially assumed that it had been abandoned on the field after a breakdown, this one started up easily and rolled along as if it was fresh from the factory, and we returned to base without further incident.

What else can I remember? The tank's sounds. It was the strangest thing, and I hope I do not overstep my bounds by saying this, but it seemed it sang and was happy about what was happening. The engine sound, the clanking of tracks, and other noises—I felt calm listening to them somehow, and I felt confident about my decision to bring it back.

Key Characteristics

The parameters displayed are valid for the vehicle with each crew member trained to 100% major qualification level. Some vehicle characteristics can be further improved with the Commander's bonus to major qualification level, crew perks, and skills, as well as special in-game items.

Main Characteristics

Firepower

Survivability

Mobility

King Tiger (Captured)

VII

Average Damage

240/240/295

 HP

Average Penetration

203/237/44

 mm

Hit Points

1,300

 HP

Top Speed / Reverse Speed

38/12

 km/h

Commander

Gunner

Driver

Radio Operator

Loader

Firepower

Average Damage

240/240/295

 HP

Ammunition

70

 shells

Average Penetration

203/237/44

 mm

Gun Reload Time

8.5

 s

Dispersion at 100 m

0.36

 m

Gun Depression / Elevation Angles

−8/15

 deg

Aiming Time

2.5

 s

Turret Traverse Speed

20

 deg/s

Shell Types

Shell Velocity

AP

1,000

 m/s

APCR

1,250

 m/s

HE

1,000

 m/s

Survivability

Concealment of Moving Vehicle

2.62/0.59

%

Hit Points

1,300

 HP

Concealment of Stationary Vehicle

5.3/1.19

%

Hull Armor

150/80/80

 mm

Signal Range

710

 m

Turret Armor

185/80/80

 mm

View Range

380

 m

Mobility

Engine Power

700

 h.p.

Specific Power

10.03

 h.p./t

Traverse Speed

22

 deg/s

Top Speed / Reverse Speed

38/12

 km/h

   

Key information:

• According to its serial number, this King Tiger was captured by Allies, supposedly during the Battle of Bulge, and used by the American forces. Its post-war fate is unknown, as well as how it ended up in Mirny-13.
• The vehicle is equipped with the TIGER II TURM NR. 1-50 turret and the 8,8 CM KW.K. 43 gun. Its hull armor is standard for a vehicle of this type.
• The King Tiger was certainly used by the American military. We discovered several manuals in English, and there was an inscription in Latin on the hull inside the tank: Nox Tenebris. We can't say yet how exactly this inscription was made. It looks very natural, as if it appeared during hull casting. We also found a case of cola in excellent condition, but without an expiry date. The discovered items were sent to the scientists for analysis. The idiot who opened and drank one of the bottles is headed the same way.
• The tank has modifications similar to the standard ones we make to vehicles destined for Mirny. But they look rough, as if they were assembled from scrap materials. I'm not sure that they have any practical use except for the spotlight. Our first thought is that someone tried to copy our solutions, but not for use–just to mimic our vehicles. Very strange.
• The King Tiger is in excellent technical condition. This is atypical of the vehicle of that age. The technicians are thrilled about it and even argue whose turn it is to maintain the tank. Surprisingly, I share their feelings: it's very cosy and even warm, calm inside the tank. However, it has standard heating.

How To Get The King Tiger Captured

To obtain the menacing  VII King Tiger (Captured) , you'll need to successfully complete the Mirny: Hope event at all three difficulty levels and collect enough Decryption Keys to decipher the Reels you've earned. Each Reel will tell a different part of the story and grant additional rewards when decrypted. Once you have decrypted all eight Reels, you will receive access to the main reward of the event.

The Captured King Tiger is an excellent combat vehicle with a unique look and mysterious history. It's time to face the Immortal and make this coveted reward yours!