Operation: Nightmare is the 41st 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.
ABC Tier System - Players may attempt Objectives from any or all of the 3 Tiers ( A, B, C ) available.
Tier Objectives - Each Tier containing 4 to 6 Objectives that must be done in order to complete that Tier. These Tier Objectives may consist of Defensive Waves or an Attack on an Event Base. The Player receives a set amount of eXP for the completion of each Objective. Each Objective of a Tier may only be done once until all Objectives of that Tier have been fully completed.
Tier Completion Bonus - A Tier is Complete when each one of that tier's Objectives have been successfully finished. Upon completion of a tier the Player is awarded with an additional eXP amount as a Completion Bonus.
Repeatable Tiers - Once any Tier has been FULLY completed it may then be restarted up to 300 Times. For each repeat of a Tier the Player will again receive the eXP for each completed Objective as well as the Completion Bonus when the Tier has once again been fully competed.
Simultaneous Tiers - The Player may start one or more Tiers concurrently. Objectives may be preformed from all Active Tiers in any order.
Active Attack Bases - The completing of an attack on an Event Base will only award eXP when that Event Base is Active and associated with an Active Tier. Active Bases are indicated by a Purple World Map Icon Base. Non-Active Bases are indicated by a Yellow World Map Icon Base.
Limited Attack Time - Players have a Limited Time in which to complete All Event Bases. This Time Limit is determined by the Tier Level it is associated with. The higher the Tier the shorter the Time available to achieve victory with Tier A having the shortest Time Limit. The countdown activates upon the initial attack on a base. If a base in not completed prior to the expiration of the Time Limit countdown that base will be reset back to 100% Health with all new Defending Units. The remaining time may be found on the World Map by "Mousing Over" the Event Base Icon or inside the Base during an active attack.
Defense of Rogue Attack - The Player is required to Defend their Base against 1 to 3 waves of attacks from rogue forces in order to complete the Tier's Defense Objective.
Rogue Units - Each Defensive Wave may consist of Units in any number and combination from Ground, Air or both. The higher the Tier the harder the difficulty.
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 Objective - The Player must repeat any wave in which the Command Center is destroyed in order to move on to the next wave or to complete the Objective.
Surrender - The Player may surrender a Defense Wave at any time during the Rogue Attack. After which the Player may then Repair and Adjust the Base Defenses and restart that Wave from the beginning.
Single Direction Defense - For each wave the Rogue Faction will attack the Player's Base from a single direction. For this Event all Rogue Units will be deployed from the Southeast.
Attack Objective - Corpus Base - Underground ( Cave )
Underground Event Base - A Tier may have an Objective requiring the Player to Attack and Fully Destroy an Underground Event Base or "Cave" in order to complete.
Cave Levels - Each Tier with a Cave Objective will have it's own Level of Underground Bases. For this this event the Caves Levels are : 5, 25 and 75.
Cave Layouts - Each Tier with a Cave Objective may or may not have Multiple Layouts of that Tier's Level of Cave. ( For more information see Event Base & Fortress Layouts below ).
Cave Weapon Restrictions - Due to its underground setting the Player is limited on the Units they may utilized during an attack on a Cave Base. Which of the Player's weapons that are Available or Not Available are as follows :
Single Attack Direction - Players may surround a Cave Base with Platoons to use during the attack, however, regardless of the Platoon's relative position all Units will enter the battle from a single direction. For this event all Units will be deployed from the Northwest.
Unlimited Attacks - The Player may start and stop an attack on a Cave Base as many times as they find necessary to complete the Target providing time remains on the Base Reset Countdown.
Cave Base Completion - A Cave Base Objective is considered complete when the Player sucessfully destroys all Buildings, Turrets and Defending Units found within the Cave. ( Does NOT include Drones or Last Stand Defenders ).
Base Reset Countdown - The Player must completely destroy a Cave Base within a set amount of time in order to complete the Objective. This Time Limit is determined by the associated Tier of the Cave. ( For more information see Tiered Bracket System above ).
Non-Exclusive Event Base - To complete a Cave Objective the Player may attack any Active Underground Base found on the World Map. In this effort the Player may enlist help in completing the base from Allied Players. However, only the Player destroying the Final Target found within the base will get credit for its completion.
Attack Objective - Event Base - Corpus Island
Island Event Base - A Tier may have an Objective requiring the Player to Attack and Fully Destroy an Island Event Base in order to complete.
Island Levels - Each Tier with a Island Objective will have it's own Level of Island Bases. For this this event the Island Levels are : 30.
Island Layouts - Each Tier with a Island Objective may or may not have Multiple Layouts of that Tier's Level of Island. ( For more information see Event Base & Fortress Layouts below ).
Island Weapon Restrictions - Due to its island setting the Player is limited on the Units they may utilized during an attack on a Island Base. Which of the Player's weapons that are Available or Not Available are as follows :
360 Deg Attack Direction - Players may surround and deploy Units from any direction while attacking an Island Base.
Unlimited Attacks - The Player may start and stop an attack on a Island Base as many times as they find necessary to complete the Target providing time remains on the Base Reset Countdown.
Island Base Completion - A Island Base Objective is considered complete when the Player sucessfully destroys all Buildings, Turrets and Defending Units found on the Island. ( Does NOT include Drones or Last Stand Defenders ).
Base Reset Countdown - The Player must completely destroy a Island Base within a set amount of time in order to complete the Objective. This Time Limit is determined by the associated Tier of the Island. ( For more information see Tiered Bracket System above ).
Non-Exclusive Event Base - To complete a Island Objective the Player may attack any Active Island Base found on the World Map. In this effort the Player may enlist help in completing the base from Allied Players. However, only the Player destroying the Final Target found within the base will get credit for its completion.
Corpus City Event Base - A Tier may have an Objective which requires the Player to Attack and Destroy an Corpus City Event Base in order to complete.
Base Levels - Each Tier with a Corpus City Objective will have it's own Level of Corpus City Base. For this this event the Corpus City Levels are : 10, 35 & 85.
Base Layouts - Each Tier with a Corpus City Objective may or may not have Multiple Layouts of that Tier's Level of Corpus City. ( For more information see Event Base & Fortress Layouts below ).
Weapon Restrictions - There are NO restrictions on the Units or Special Ops the Player may utilize during the attack.
Single Attack Direction - Players may surround a Corpus City Base with Platoons to use during the attack, however, regardless of the Platoon's relative position all Units will enter the battle from a single direction. For this event all Units will be deployed from the Southwest.
Base Completion - A Corpus City Base Objective is considered complete when the Player successfully destroys all Buildings and Turrets found within the Corpus City.
Base Reset Countdown - The Player must completely destroy a Corpus City Base within a set amount of time in order to complete the Objective. This Time Limit is determined by the associated Tier of the Corpus City. ( For more information see Tiered Bracket System above ).
Unlimited Attacks - The Player may start and stop an attack on a Corpus City Base as many times as they find necessary to complete the Target providing time remains on the Base Reset Countdown.
Non-Exclusive Event Base - To complete a Corpus City Objective the Player may attack any Active Corpus City Base found on the World Map. In this effort the Player may enlist help in completing the base from Allied Players. However, only the Player destroying the Final Target found within the base will get credit for its completion.
Attack Objective - Event Base - Corpus Valley
Corpus Valley Event Base - A Tier may have an Objective which requires the Player to Attack and Destroy an Corpus Valley Event Base in order to complete.
Base Levels - Each Tier with a Corpus Valley Objective will have it's own Level of Corpus Valley Base. For this this event the Corpus Valley Levels are : 20 & 70.
Base Layouts - Each Tier with a Corpus Valley Objective may or may not have Multiple Layouts of that Tier's Level of Corpus Valley. ( For more information see Event Base & Fortress Layouts below ).
Weapon Restrictions - There are NO restrictions on the Units or Special Ops the Player may utilize during the attack.
Single Attack Direction - Players may surround a Corpus Valley Base with Platoons to use during the attack, however, regardless of the Platoon's relative position all Units will enter the battle from a single direction. For this event all Units will be deployed from the Southwest.
Base Completion - A Corpus Valley Base Objective is considered complete when the Player successfully destroys all Buildings and Turrets found within the Corpus Valley.
Base Reset Countdown - The Player must completely destroy a Corpus Valley Base within a set amount of time in order to complete the Objective. This Time Limit is determined by the associated Tier of the Corpus Valley. ( For more information see Tiered Bracket System above ).
Unlimited Attacks - The Player may start and stop an attack on a Corpus Valley Base as many times as they find necessary to complete the Target providing time remains on the Base Reset Countdown.
Non-Exclusive Event Base - To complete a Corpus Valley Objective the Player may attack any Active Corpus Valley Base found on the World Map. In this effort the Player may enlist help in completing the base from Allied Players. However, only the Player destroying the Final Target found within the base will get credit for its completion.
Attack Objective - Event Base - Corpus Base
Corpus Event Base - A Tier may have an Objective which requires the Player to Attack and Destroy an Corpus Event Base in order to complete.
Base Levels - Each Tier with a Corpus Base Objective will have it's own Level of Corpus Base Base. For this this event the Corpus Base Levels are : 80.
Base Layouts - Each Tier with a Corpus Base Objective may or may not have Multiple Layouts of that Tier's Level of Corpus Base. ( For more information see Event Base & Fortress Layouts below ).
Weapon Restrictions - There are NO restrictions on the Units or Special Ops the Player may utilize during the attack.
Single Attack Direction - Players may surround a Corpus Base Base with Platoons to use during the attack, however, regardless of the Platoon's relative position all Units will enter the battle from a single direction. For this event all Units will be deployed from the Southeast.
Base Completion - A Corpus Base Base Objective is considered complete when the Player successfully destroys all Buildings and Turrets found within the Corpus Base.
Base Reset Countdown - The Player must completely destroy a Corpus Base Base within a set amount of time in order to complete the Objective. This Time Limit is determined by the associated Tier of the Corpus Base. ( For more information see Tiered Bracket System above ).
Unlimited Attacks - The Player may start and stop an attack on a Corpus Base Base as many times as they find necessary to complete the Target providing time remains on the Base Reset Countdown.
Non-Exclusive Event Base - To complete a Corpus Base Objective the Player may attack any Active Corpus Base Base found on the World Map. In this effort the Player may enlist help in completing the base from Allied Players. However, only the Player destroying the Final Target found within the base will get credit for its completion.
Attack Objective - Event Base - Corpus Base
Corpus Fortress - A Tier may have an Objective which requires the Player to Attack and Destroy an Corpus Fortress in order to complete.
Base Levels - Each Tier with a Corpus Fortress Objective will have it's own Level of Corpus Fortress Base. For this this event the Corpus Fortress Levels are : 15, 40 & 90.
Base Layouts - Each Tier with a Corpus Fortress Objective may or may not have Multiple Layouts of that Tier's Level of Corpus Fortress. ( For more information see Event Base & Fortress Layouts below ).
Weapon Restrictions - There are NO restrictions on the Units or Special Ops the Player may utilize during the attack.
Single Attack Direction - Players may surround a Corpus Fortress Base with Platoons to use during the attack, however, regardless of the Platoon's relative position all Units will enter the battle from a single direction. For this event all Units will be deployed from the Southeast.
Base Completion - A Corpus Fortress Base Objective is considered complete when the Player successfully destroys all Buildings and Turrets found within the Corpus Fortress.
Base Reset Countdown - The Player must completely destroy a Corpus Fortress Base within a set amount of time in order to complete the Objective. This Time Limit is determined by the associated Tier of the Corpus Fortress. ( For more information see Tiered Bracket System above ).
Unlimited Attacks - The Player may start and stop an attack on a Corpus Fortress Base as many times as they find necessary to complete the Target providing time remains on the Base Reset Countdown.
Non-Exclusive Event Base - To complete a Corpus Fortress Objective the Player may attack any Active Corpus Fortress Base found on the World Map. In this effort the Player may enlist help in completing the base from Allied Players. However, only the Player destroying the Final Target found within the base will get credit for its completion.
Sector Goal - Event Base - Sandstorm
Sandstorm Sector Goal Base - Once a Sector Goal has been reached special Sandstorm bases appear on the World Map. These bases are completely Optional and are not required to complete any Event Tier.
Base Levels - The Sandstorm Base's all are the same level. For this this event the Sandstorm Base Level is : 95.
Base Layouts - The Sandstorm Event Bases have single unchanging layout. ( For more information see Event Base & Fortress Layouts below ).
Weapon Restrictions - There are NO restrictions on the Units or Special Ops the Player may utilize during the attack.
Single Attack Direction - Players may surround a Sandstorm Base with Platoons to use during the attack, however, regardless of the Platoon's relative position all Units will enter the battle from a single direction. For this event all Units will be deployed from the Southwest.
Base Completion - A Sandstorm Base is considered complete when the Player successfully destroys all Buildings,Turrets and Defending Units found within the Sandstorm Sector Goal Base. ( Does NOT include Drones or Last Stand Defenders ).
Base Reset Countdown - The Player must completely destroy a Sandstorm Base within a set amount of time in order to complete the base. Failure to complete the base in the allotted amount of time will result in the complete resetting of all damage done to structures and defending Units.
Unlimited Attacks - The Player may start and stop an attack on a {Sandstorm Base as many times as they find necessary to complete the Target providing time remains on the Base Reset Countdown.
Non-Exclusive Event Base - The Player may attack any Active Sandstorm Base found on the World Map. In this effort the Player may enlist help in completing the base from Allied Players. However, only the Player destroying the Final Target found within the base will get credit for its completion.
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.
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.
Commander! Intel suggests that Corpus have once again invaded the Sector and are establishing a foothold in abandoned cities. Corpus seems to be barricading these cities with some kind of new weapon. We mus prepare to pus Corpus out!
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— Event Message #1
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More intel coming in Commander! Corpus has pioneered a new class of tank equipped with powerful missile batteries. Tales of this weapon's destructive power have already made it back from scouting convoys. We should not take this new threat lightly.
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— Event Message #2
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Commander! We've intercepted designs for top secret Corpus Sandstorm technology. These weapons are frightening -- Corpus has been working on state of the art components for their arsenal of Sandstorms. We must strike first!
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— Event Message #3
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Corpus have returned, establishing full control of the abandoned cities with unknown intent! We must attack to secure their technology and unveil their plot! Beware-- scouting reports have revealed their powerful Nightmare Tank, a machine capable of devastating platoons that stick too close together. Battle the Corpus and rally your Sector to prepare for their Sandstorm invasion once more!
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— Event Message #4 - Start
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You've battled hard-- the Corpus forces are reeling! This pest must be completely eradicated. If we allow even one stronghold to remain we may never see the end of them. Show them no mercy, Commander!
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— Event Message #5 - 24 Hour Warning
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We fought Commander! While Corpus' new toys were powerful, they were not enough to stand against us. The question still remains, why are they so interested in the ruins of the cities? What are they looking for? While out recon troops have found nothing from th destruction, we know something must be drawing Corpus dack to us.
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— Event Message #6 - Event End
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Greetings Commanders,
One of our recon troops has returned from her routine check of the cities. The news is not good. While we recently pushed Corpus out of the sectors, it appears that they are already back. Corpus seems to be barricading cities with some kind of new weapon. It appears that we must once again prepare and show Corpus that we will not allow them to establish a foothold.
More intel coming in Commander! Corpus has brought a new class of tank with them. These weapons seem to be equipped with a bounty of missiles. Our recon troops saw one used to fire into the city. We should not take this new threat lightly.
Commander! Top secret corpus schematics for the Sandstorm have been found. I’m going to start decoding them, but it could take some time. From what I can understand, it appears that Corpus has been working on some components for their arsenal of Sandstorms.
Warning Commander! Corpus has launched another full invasion into the cities, something in these cities must be worth all this effort. Their new tanks appear to decimate platoons that stick too close together. Additionally, I have exposed that their Sandstorms are carrying new technology. We must bring their plans to a halt or risk being overwhelmed. I await your orders Commander.
Best of luck!
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— Official Operation: Nightmare Discussion Thread [src]
Gallery - Event Messages
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Event Message #1 Pre-Event Message
Event Message #2 Pre-Event Message
Event Message #3 24 hr to Start
Event Message #4 Event Start
Event Message #5 24h Remaining
Event Message #6 Event End
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