Enemies (Helldivers)



Helldiver troops are currently used as the scalpel of Super Earth's military might in its ongoing existential struggle against three enemy factions. These enemies of humanity all seek to extend their galactic territory through military conquest and only the ceaseless vigilance and courage of Helldivers can bring an end their rapacious and warmongering empires. Each enemy faction is comprised of between 8 and 10 different enemy types that fulfill certain distinct military roles.

Scouts are used to patrol the battlefield and search for the presence of Helldivers. They are often weak and pose little threat on their own but can raise an alarm to bring their more powerful comrades to their location.

Light and heavy infantry form the bulk of every enemy's forces and engage Helldivers with a variety of gunfire, explosive and melee attacks. These units vary widely in speed, resilience and armor levels; from the devious and slight Bug Stalker, to the straightforward bulk of the Cyborg Butcher.

Elites are the most powerful and menacing adversaries that the opponents of Super Earth can muster. These fearsome foes are all extremely resilient, with some even being immune to anything but dedicated anti-tank weaponry. Elites use a wide range of tactics and imposing weapons to try to devastate Helldiver forces; from the awesome firepower and nearly impenetrable armor of the Cyborg Warlord, to the mind controlling nano-bot technology of the Illuminate Council Member.

A belligerent race of sentient insectoid creatures, desperately fighting for more territory to house their innumerable horde.
 * Bugs

An ancient and technologically advanced alien civilization threatening Super Earth with its formidable weapons of mass destruction.
 * The Illuminate

A separatist movement of former human beings whose obsession with the cybernetic augmentation of their own bodies led to their violent rebellion from Super Earth.
 * Cyborgs