Extraction

''Objectives are mandatory. Extraction is not. Every day is a good day to die for democracy. -Ex Helldiver'' Congratulations Helldiver! You have successfully completed the primary objectives ensuring Managed Democracy continues to spread. We will sing the praises of your success and award your Super Destroyer experience, credits, and medals for your service whether or not you are successful in extracting alive. But if you want to take samples from the planet to improve your Super Destroyer, it is advised to get them on the Extraction Shuttle.

Your elected officials recognize that after a hard battle to complete primary objectives, a Helldiver may be fatigued and disoriented. That is why they instituted another increase on the food tax to allow for the budget to create a blue beacon of Freedom reaching to the heavens for you to see. Head towards the light Helldiver!

Upon arrival you will see a terminal signaling that you are ready for extraction. Enter the proper command sequence and your Extraction Shuttle will arrive in 2 minutes unleashing a barrage of fire on any enemies in the vicinity. Once you board you will be returned to your Super Destroyer ready for the next mission.

Notes and Tips:

 * Once extraction is called, it is not only a beacon for the Extraction Shuttle, but is also a beacon for enemy forces. This becomes a defend the hill objective as you need to remain in the area eliminating enemies for the shuttle to land. If you leave the area, the extraction is aborted and you will have to call it in again.
 * Sentries shine in helping defend the Extraction zone.
 * Save a Walker deployment for Extraction and unleashed mechanized mayhem on those foolish enough to approach.
 * You are able to extract even after the mission timer ends. You just won't have the use of any stratagems - even reinforcement...
 * The Operation Modifier "Complex Stratagem Plotting" will increase the time from 2 minutes to 4 minutes. Plan accordingly!
 * If the entire squad is outside the extraction zone as the shuttle arrives but before it lands, it will start hovering and firing upon enemies. If any helldivers re-enter the extraction zone during this time the shuttle will land.
 * In some shorter missions, extraction is automatically called in after the primary objective is completed. The same goes for extraction after mission time expires.
 * Once any player has entered the shuttle, it will lift off after 20 seconds. If anyone is still some distance away, it might be better to wait for them before boarding if possible. If the mission time has expired, this timer starts as soon as it lands.
 * It is best to approach the shuttles back right at the center to avoid collision issues, though a helldive will usually fix that.
 * Despite how it may seem, the Pelican-1 CAN take damage. After taking a few heavy hits, the shuttle will begin to smoke and catch fire. If it takes further damage, the shuttle will leave and end the mission immediately, regardless of time remaining or the amount of boarded players.