The Call to Mars Challenge, Martian Containers, and How to Play the TL-7

Commanders,

Our Call to Mars event has arrived! In this guide, we introduce you to Martian Containers, announce a special challenge, and take a closer look at the big-ticket items—including Premium vehicles and customization items—you could find in the Martian Containers. We also have a guide on how to play the brand-new IX TL-7 .

How Martian Containers Work

You can purchase a total of 500 Martian Containers per day from the Premium Shop. Bundles are available with 5, 15, 50, or 75 containers, along with an equal number of battle missions for ×5 XP.
For every 50 containers opened, you're guaranteed 1 of the 10 Premium vehicles. If a vehicle drops before the 50th container, the counter resets.
You can only receive vehicles you don't already have in your Garage. Once you have all 10 vehicles, the next vehicle drop will grant the vehicle's value in gold instead.
If you don’t open all of your Martian Containers in time, they will open automatically at the end of the event.

Complete List of Martian Container Items

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One of the following (100% probability):

1 Day of WoT Premium Account	1 Personal Reserve: 50% to credits for 1 hour
3 Days of WoT Premium Account	1 Personal Reserve: 50% to XP for 1 hour
7 Days of WoT Premium Account	1 Personal Reserve: 200% to Free XP and Crew XP for 1 hour
1 ×5 XP mission	1 Training Manual (random nation)
3 ×5 XP missions	1 Personal Training Manual
5 ×5 XP missions	250,000
	500,000

One of the following (25% probability):

1 Training Manual (random nation)	1 Personal Training Manual
1 Universal Manual

One of the following (20% probability):

9 Alien decals	9 Take Off decals
9 "31 Seconds to Mars" decals	9 Space Shuttle decals
9 Vostok-1 decals	Full Course 2D style
Zero Gravity 2D style	Ad Astra 2D style
Moon Viewing 2D style	Conquer the Stars 2D style
First Spaceflight 2D style	Into Space! 2D style
Up 2D style	Thomas Farmer crew skin
Pavel Bykhovsky crew skin	Malcom Harland crew skin
Fyodor Simonchuk crew skin	James Lagvik crew skin

One of the following (2% probability):

IX TL-7	IX FV4201 Chieftain Proto
VIII ASTRON Rex 105 mm	VIII T77
VIII T-44-100	VIII KV-4 KTTS
VIII IS-3A	VIII Bofors Tornvagn
VIII E 75 TS	VIII KV-5

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Call to Mars Challenge

Once you have the TL-7, you can participate in our Call to Mars Challenge! Don't miss your chance to grab a chunk of the140,000prize pool! Dive into battle during the times listed above, and try your best to earn as much Base XP as possible. You can check your progress on the Leaderboard via the link to the challenge sign-up page below.

Rewards:

Ranks 1–10:2,500
Ranks 11–50:1,000
Ranks 51–300:300

Challenge:

Based on the amount of Base XP earned, your 15 best battles will be added up to determine your place on the Leaderboard

Restrictions:

Only available in the IX TL-7
A minimum of 20 battles must be played during the event period in order to rank
Platoons are not restricted
Only in Random Battles

JOIN THE CHALLENGE

Meet the TL-7

Introducing the IX TL-7 . Don't miss this opportunity to add an American four-round autoloader to your Garage, exclusively available from the Martian Containers. If you're lucky enough to find one, here's what you should know before hitting the battlefield.

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 special in-game items.

TL-7

Average Damage

360/360/460

Average Penetration

252/315/105

Hit Points

1,500

Top Speed/Reverse Speed

50/15

km/h

Commander (Radio Operator)

Gunner

Driver

Loader

Firepower

Average Damage

360/360/460

Time for Loading Between Shots

2.3

Average Penetration

252/315/105

Time for Complete Loading

Gun Depression/Elevation Angles

−10/15

deg

Shells in the Magazine

shells

Dispersion at 100 m

0.4

Ammunition

shells

Aiming Time

2.6

Shell Types

Shell Velocity

1,060

m/s

APCR

1,492

m/s

1,050

m/s

Survivability

Concealment of Moving Vehicle

9.18/1.65

Hit Points

1,500

Concealment of Stationary Vehicle

15.28/2.75

Hull Armor

100/50/45

Signal Range

745

Turret Armor

200/80/50

View Range

370

Turret Traverse Speed

deg/s

Mobility

Engine Power

480

h.p.

Specific Power

17.1

h.p./t

Traverse Speed

deg/s

Top Speed/Reverse Speed

50/15

km/h

TL-7

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Firepower
Mobility
Survivability
Equipment
Crew Perks

The first American tank destroyer with an autoloader in the game, the TL-7 is all about mid- to close-range burst fire. The 120 mm cannon's four-round clip can dish out 360 HP per round, with an intra-clip 2.3 s reload time, for a potential 1,440 DPM. However, there are a few drawbacks: The 0.4 m dispersion is low for a tank destroyer, while 252 mm of penetration is average among its Tier IX peers. Shell velocity fares a bit better, with 1,060 m/s for AP and 1,492 m/s on APCR rounds.

The TL-7 has 1,500 HP, which is on the shallow end of the pool for its tier and class. The spaced armor on the turret and hull is helpful, but with only 5 mm thickness, it's susceptible to HEAT rounds. Due to the shape of the turret, the closer it gets to the hull, the straighter the armor becomes, and thus the less effective it is. Angling and side-scraping are key to survival against incoming fire, as the vehicle's armor isn't thick enough to reliably block enemy shots. Also, remember to keep the large commander cupola hidden!

Check out the equipment setup below to ensure the maximum performance of your tank.

Recommended Setup	Improved Aiming	Coated Optics	Turbocharger
Alternative Setup	Improved Rotation Mechanism	Improved Hardening	Turbocharger

Check out the perk setup below to ensure the maximum performance of your tank crew.

Commander	Repairs	Brothers in Arms	Situational Awareness	Concealment
Gunner	Repairs	Brothers in Arms	Snap Shot	Concealment
Driver	Repairs	Brothers in Arms	Smooth Ride	Concealment
Loader	Repairs	Brothers in Arms	Safe Stowage	Concealment

FV4201 Chieftain Proto

The IX FV4201 Chieftain Proto is a multi-role heavy with an incredibly tough turret and decent frontal armor, great gun depression, and a respectable 400 HP of alpha damage shot. Like its Tier X brother, this heavy boasts an impressive mix of characteristics, allowing it to dominate positional battles or win one-on-one duels.

FV4201 Chieftain Prototype

1 / 10

ASTRON Rex 105 mm

The VIII ASTRON Rex 105 mm has plenty of things going for it. From an imposing 5-round autoloader to a 52 km/h top speed and decent 390 m view range, it can carry its weight in every situation. Use the great 60 deg/s traverse speed to flank enemies and unleash 1,600 HP of damage in 16 seconds.

ASTRON Rex 105 mm

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T77

Boasting great burst potential, the VIII T77 has reason to be confident. Thanks to its fast shell cycling and 360 HP of alpha damage, it can deal 1,080 HP of damage in just four seconds! And with 232/299/60 mm of penetration and 8 degrees of gun depression, it knows how to leave a lasting mark, even in the most inopportune moments.

T77

1 / 10

T-44-100

The VIII T-44-100 is a jack-of-all-trades with an answer to every challenge the battlefield might present. Go on the offensive with 2,000 DPM, a short 2-second aiming time, and a quick rate of fire. Or use its tough turret and spaced armor skirts to defend the base, before launching a counterattack with its 52 km/h top speed.

T-44-100

1 / 10

KV-4 KTTS

The VIII KV-4 KTTS boasts a rear-mounted turret and a striking similarity to the KV-4 heavy tank. The tank destroyer's low maneuverability and mediocre mobility are counterbalanced by well-sloped frontal armor that makes it difficult to damage. It is armed with a 107 mm high-penetration gun that deals 360 HP of damage per shot and has a reload time of under nine seconds.

KV-4 KTTS

1 / 10

IS-3A

The VIII IS-3A resembles other squat Soviet heavies with bouncy turrets, but it can fire three shells in rapid succession from its 122 mm cannon. Its autoreloading mechanics offer a great burst potential of 1,170 HP of damage, ensuring that you never go too long without another shot in the three-shell clip.

IS-3A

1 / 10

Bofors Tornvagn

The VIII Bofors Tornvagn combines thick 260 mm frontal armor with an unusual turret design that makes it almost impenetrable. The 120 mm gun hits like Mjölnir and can slice through 248 mm of enemy armor with standard shells and up to 297 mm with its lightning-fast special APCR shells.

Bofors Tornvagn

1 / 10

E 75 TS

The VIII E 75 TS is a powerful and mobile German tank. With a top speed of 45 km/h and a good power-to-weight ratio, it is one of the fastest heavy tanks in its tier. Use the solid frontal turret armor to take opponents head-on and ram into them. Alternatively, keep your distance and take out enemies with the powerful cannon that deals 360 HP of alpha damage and a brilliant 227 mm of penetration.

E 75 TS

1 / 10

KV-5

The VIII KV-5 is a true heavy tank behemoth, with a massive 1,780 HP and almost impenetrable armor. Its 107 mm gun packs a powerful punch with a reasonable rate of fire that can chip away at enemy HP. Plus, its 40 km/h top speed, combined with 100 tons of steel, allows it to charge straight into battle, crushing anything in its way.