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Need-to-Know Basis Choices & Outcomes

Verified Bond changes

Which Need-to-Know Basis Choice Should You Pick?

There is no single best Need-to-Know Basis choice. Pick B for Hawks Bond.

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  • Hawks BondB+20 Hawks Bond
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All Need-to-Know Basis Choices

Option A

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Option B

BEST FOR HAWKS BOND

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Bonds

  • Hawks

    +20 Bond

    Strongly Supports

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Hawks+20

Hawks Reactions

+20 = Strongly Supports · +10 = Supports · −10 = Against · −20 = Strongly Opposes

Does Need-to-Know Basis Affect Anything Later?

No verified follow-up mission or persistent campaign consequence has been found for the known Need-to-Know Basis options.

The confirmed differences are Hawks Bond reactions.

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Which Need-to-Know Basis Option Is Best?

Pick B if...

You want the strongest positive Hawks reaction.

There is no universally best outcome here.

Need-to-Know Basis Overview

Event type
Optional Event
Affected operators
Hawks
Trick
Options
2

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How this decision works

Need-to-Know Basis is a Optional Event with two player choices. The known options change Hawks Bonds. The page separates immediate rewards from any verified longer-term consequences.

Does this choice affect Bonds?

Yes. Need-to-Know Basis changes operator Bonds. Hawks react to specific options, with +20 for strong support and −20 for strong opposition when those values are defined.

Need-to-Know Basis FAQ

What is the best Need-to-Know Basis choice?

Option B is the strongest verified option for Hawks Bond.

Which Need-to-Know Basis choice increases Hawks Bond?

Option B increases Hawks Bond by +20.

Does Need-to-Know Basis unlock a mission?

No verified mission unlock is attached to the known Need-to-Know Basis options.

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