Helldivers (Military Corps)

"Our pride, the Helldivers are the scalpel of the military might of Super Earth, young men and women are drafted from the regular army corps to do their part in the unrestful galaxy that is set on destroying Super Earth.

Helldivers are dropped into battle using the iconic Hellpods, shock-absorbing tubes that break the atmosphere at extreme velocities only to crack the ground when they open to reveal their heroic cargo." - Encyclopedia Description

The Helldiver Corps
This entry is monitored by the Super Earth Ministry of Truth.

The Helldivers are one of the main military branches of the Super Earth Armed Forces, responsible for defending and spreading the ideals of Super Earth against intergalactic threats at all costs. Equipped with the best weapons and training Super Earth has to offer, Helldivers are sent deep behind enemy lines through the use of the ingenious  'Hellpod', a shock absorbing pod launched in groups directly from orbiting Super Destroyer ships.

Once their Hellpods land, the Helldivers are to accomplish their objectives while disrupting hostile presence on the planet as much as possible by spreading the glorious ideals of democracy and completing side objectives when possible to support the larger war effort, all in the name of securing planets in the interest of Super Earth and spreading managed democracy to their current inhabitants. Unwavering, they are always heavily outnumbered and outgunned, with only 4 to a squad against hundreds of foes with entrenched positions, which along with their poorly trained nature leads to Helldivers being treated as entirely expendable and all of which the brave Helldivers are more than prepared to deal with. In the event that a Helldiver give their life in battle, death being an expected and common occurrence, more Helldivers are ready to drop into hell once more to replace their fallen ally.

Thankfully, Super Earth ensures that the Helldivers are at least well equipped fodder. Every single one is armed with weapons and armor of the highest quality that Super Earth engineers are able to offer. Helldivers are also able to call in the most powerful tool they have: Stratagems (HD2 Link), programmable throwable beacons that can provide a wide array of useful support options during missions. Stratagems are a key part of every Helldiver mission, being used to call support weapons and utilities (such as personal guard drones), artillery bombardments (both orbital and planet-side), Eagle Fighter air support, and much more, as long as they have spent the requisition slips for the necessary permits from Helldiver Command. Our brave Helldivers live and die by their use of stratagems; one properly thrown artillery strike or desperately needed autocannon kit can easily turn the tide of an otherwise hopeless battle, but using them improperly can lead to the worst outcome just as quickly.

In Super Earth society, Helldivers are hailed as respectful heroes, the fallen; martyrs for Super Earth. Many citizens who excitedly join the Super Earth Armed Forces, out of a sense of patriotism and a desire to protect others, have the chance to be drafted into the Helldiver Corps. ,unknowingly sealing their doom. Helldivers showing resistance, refusal, or any slightest signs of disloyalty are typically always killed or imprisoned.

The Super Earth Ministry of Truth also adamantly denies the entirely false propaganda stating that any Helldivers that fail their objectives, yet survive the mission and extract, are sent to freedom camps. Anyone caught attempting to spread this rumor should be reported promptly.

Ready against all odds, you are the last line of offense against all of those that oppose liberty and democracy!

Helldiver Contract of Employment
In Helldivers 2, a contract of employment is displayed on large, black plaques in the Graduation Chamber, near the end of the tutorial. The entry is free to read here.

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