Awaiting Major Order

Stand by for further orders from Super Earth High Command

Major Orders serve as the main objectives in Helldivers 2. Players have to complete time-limited community goals in order to make progress in the Second Galactic War. The course of the war is not scripted as outcomes of battles depend entirely on player actions.

Due to this dynamic nature of the game, major orders can have various consequences for the Galactic War depending on whether players succeed or fail to complete them. For example, planets can be liberated from or lost to enemy factions, preventing them from or allowing them to push into further sectors of the galaxy.

Note: Helldivers need to have participated in combat on the planets involved in the order to receive the associated rewards, although many have received rewards despite not having participated due to inactivity or other reasons.

Major Orders Timeline[]

January 2026[]

Operation Free Space[]

Briefing: Operation Free Space proceeds on schedule. The centerpiece of this Operation is the Star of Peace, created to augment the Democracy Space Station. Its primary weapon is a cutting-edge beam of ionized Dark Fluid. An exotic substance wielded by the Illuminate, Dark Fluid was recently synthesized by human hands for the first time using E-711 harvested from the Terminid Hive Worlds. Synthesizing sufficient Dark Fluid to fire the Star of Peace even once will require vast amounts of E-711; the liberated Hive World of Oshaune has nearly been fully extracted already. The Helldivers are therefore ordered to successfully complete a high volume of operations on the mostly-untouched Hive World of Omicron, to enable essential high-risk E-711 extraction, and to quell Terminid resistance. The Star of Peace will be the bedrock of galactic order. Secure this E-711 to secure the future of the galaxy.
Overview: Conduct the required number of operations on the Terminid Hive World of Omicron in order to secure the E-711 needed to fire the Star of Peace. Extract from a successful Mission against Terminids 8,500,000 times

Status: FAILED (63.3%) - The Terminid Hive World of Omicron has proven extremely infested, frustrating efforts to extract E-7, 11 from the planet. While some E-711 was secured, synthesizing it into Dark Fluid remains a highly inefficient process. Currently, projected yields are insufficient to enable the Star of Peace to fire. This setback may delay the fruition of Operation Free Space. Nevertheless, construction of the necessary components continues at Pandora Base. Probationary citizens undergoing re-education at the Center for the Confinement of Dissidents are being granted a second chance to contribute to the spread of Liberty through their labor on these assembly lines.

Operation Iridium Rush[]

Briefing: The Star of Peace continues its march toward readiness, with its primary optical array now under construction. This historic upgrade will convert the Democracy Space Station (DSS) into a macro-scale laser, capable of generating a high-yield beam optimized for mass Freedom dispensation. However, the thermal output of this projection would compromise standard orbital alloys. Recent vivisectional audits of captured Automatons-ranging from inert to vocally resisting-have revealed the solution. To endure Magma Planets, the soulless constructs deployed to these vital strategic territories have been specially retrofitted with iridium-infused superalloy heatsinks. Helldivers: hold the Magma Planets. Secure the mining infrastructure, and dismantle the trespassing Automaton offensive, to enable the harvesting of internal components. Their repurposed heat-resistance will ensure Liberty's light can safely shine on all enemies of Freedom.
Arsenal Augmentation: High Command has authorized fleetwide availability of the Jump Pack Stratagem for the next 24 hours.
New Strategic Opportunity: The culmination of Operation Free Space approaches. Details are forthcoming. For now, in order to set the strategic operations for success, the Helldivers are ordered to liberate Vog-Sojoth.
Strategic Opportunity Seized: The Helldivers have liberated Vog-Sojoth, setting the strategic conditions for the success of Operation Free Space.
Overview: Hold the Magma Planets (K, Fury, Mox) to harvest internal components from Automatons stationed there. Reforged, these will shield the Star of Peace from its own heat.

Status: SUCCESS (3/3) - The Magma Planets are secure. SEAF scavenger crews have confiscated several gigatons of illicitly-mined platinum and, in expropriating internal components from sufficiently-intact Automatons, have vastly exceeded targets. The iridium-infused heatsinks have been reforged, equipping the Star of Peace with maximum-density thermal dissipation housing, and single-handedly achieving Federal recycling goals for the quarter. With its thermal integrity realized, the Star of Peace can deploy its firing solution. By pumping gigajoules of energy into the gain medium, synthesized Dark Fluid, the station will induce "Hyper-Excited Population Inversion." This releases a cascade of coherent photons, generating a triumphant high-yield beam, optimized for mass Freedom dispensation. Additionally, surplus Automaton components have been melted down to create premium amenities. These include iridium-plated latrines, novelty beverage goblets, and complimentary viewing glasses to allow all children of the Federation to commemorate-and now, safely view the Star of Peace's inaugural operation. Thanks to the Helldivers, the Star of Peace nears operational readiness. And like them, it stands ready, poised to deliver Operation Free Space, and to ensure every corner of the Galaxy can imminently embrace Liberty's light.

Operation Celestial Power[]

Briefing: High Command has ordered the commencement of the final phase of Operation Free Space. The resources gathered by the Helldivers have enabled the augmentation of the Democracy Space Station with the Star of Peace: a Dark Fluid-powered high-yield capable of collapsing an entire planet into a black hole. This powerful defensive weapon will free the space occupied by enemy-controlled planets, thereby securing the continued prosperity of our citizens. Dark Fluid reserves are below recommended levels. But concerns of facility damage and personnel loss cannot be allowed to stand in the way of peace. Three potential targets have been identified, one per faction: Penta (Automatons), Valmox (Illuminate), and the Hive World Zagon Prime (Terminids). Despite failures, barely-sufficient quantities of Dark Fluid has been synthesized to fire the Star of Peace one time, at one target. In an exercise of Managed Democracy, the Helldivers will vote to determine which of these planets to pre-emptively destroy. Voting will commence in 48 hours. It is critical that the chosen planet be accessible to our forces. The Helldivers must ensure that a planet adjacent to the chosen planet is held under Super Earth control at the time of firing. For too long have the enemies of Super Earth oppressed our citizens with their self-righteous planetary occupation. The time has come to demonstrate the true power of Freedom.
Star of Peace voting in 24 hours: In 24 hours, Helldivers will be given the opportunity to vote on which planet to target with the Star of Peace: Penta, Valmox, or Zagon Prime. The Democracy Space Station will be taken offline for the duration of the voting period in preparation for firing.
Star of Peace voting has begun: Helldivers are advised to access the Democracy Space Station voting panel from the Galactic Map. Helldivers may vote a single time. If the chosen planet is not a strategically viable location at the time of firing—if no planet adjacent to the targeted planet is held by Super Earth—the second-highest voted planet will be targeted instead.
Overview: Ensure the Star of Peace can fired upon its democratically-chosen target by holding the adjacent planet. Hold Lesath, Nivel 43 or Afoyay Bay.
Status: ONGOING (1/1 or 0/1 or 1/1)

Operation PLACEHOLDER[]

Briefing: THIS IS A PLACEHOLDER, DO NOT ERASE
Overview: PLACEHOLDER. DON'T ERASE. IF THERE'S A NEW MO, COPY THIS AND PASTE IT BELOW SO IT AINT LOST
Status: WAITING FOR ORDERS (???)

January 2025[]

Operation Liberty Shield[]

Briefing: The greatest casualty of the Illuminate campaign of terror has been our citizens' sense of safety. They fear their colony will be next to be attacked, or that their loved ones will be twisted into the Voteless. They trust the Helldivers to protect them, but against this enemy, firepower is not enough on its own. To restore our citizens' safety, the Super Earth Government has unanimously voted to enact the Freedom & Readiness to Enable Effective Defense & Obstruction of Mind-Influence Act of 2184, or FREEDOM Act. The FREEDOM Act will give the Ministry of Unity the tools it needs to keep our citizens safe from external and internal threats. It will create a new security force dedicated to loyalty enforcement, and empower them to find and interdict Illuminate mind-influence, dissidence, and other serious crimes. To ensure these tools are use to maximal effect, the Act additionally authorizes construction of the Center for Citizen Surveillance & Safety on planet MASTIA. MASTIA is currently occupied by the Automaton Legion, making it certain to be free of traitors. This will also allow the containment of Automaton influence, which has spread in recent weeks. The Helldivers are ordered to secure MASTIA to facilitate the construction of the new Center. Only then will our citizens feel safe.
Overview: Secure MASTIA and the surrounding area to facilitate construction of the Center for Citizen Surveillance & Security. Hold Tarsh, Mastia and Gaellivare.
INVASION!: Automaton dropships fill the skies of GAELLIVARE. All Helldivers are called to its defense!

Status: SUCCESS (3/3) - The Center for Citizen Surveillance & Security has been completed. The FREEDOM Act is fully implemented, marking the auspicious beginning of a new era of safety and unity. Already, thousands of loyalty-challenged individuals have been identified and apprehended by the new Unity Corps. Information campaigns are enabling citizens young and old to inoculate their minds from indoctrination through daily Patriotism Reinforcement Exercises. Inspiringly, Super Earth citizens are taking the fight into their own hands, forming Neighborhood Watch & Constitution Study groups. Millions of citizens have opted-in to install surveillance in their homes, ensuring that if they fall victim to Illuminate mind-influence, their neighbors will be protected. The threat of Illuminate attack remains as great as before. But thanks to the Helldivers, our citizens feel safer than ever. They are safer than ever.

Operation Farsight Breach[]

Briefing: The Xenoentomology Center on Turing has detected a sharp increase in Terminid spore outflow from the Gloom, cascading throughout all Terminid-occupied worlds and greatly accelerating bug expansion. Multiple outbreaks have already been detected in the Farsight Sector. The Helldivers must respond immediately to stem further outbreaks. The Terminid Outbreak Risk Level is currently "Very High." New outbreaks are far more likely on all Terminid-adjacent worlds. Full Terminid infestation of new worlds could precipitate additional outbreaks, exacerbating the situation. Rapid containment is of the highest priority. Citizens in threatened worlds have been issued evacuation-standby orders, with off-planet transport on standby for high-priority civilians and their tallest children. But catastrophic loss relies solely on the swift action of the Helldivers.
Overview: Contain the ongoing wave of Terminid outbreaks as much as possible. Defend against 5 attacks from the Terminids. Hold Polaris Prime and Fenrir III
ARSENAL AUGMENTATION: A particularly effective patriotic communications campaign encouraged an influx of war donations. The ORBITAL NAPALM BARRAGE stratagem is temporarily available to all Helldivers.
STRATEGIC ADVISORY: All Helldivers should factor the following advisory into their strategic decision-making: Enemy forces stage their attacks on our planets from an originating planet. Liberating the originating planet ends the enemy attack immediately. In the current operational context, liberating HEETH would end the current Terminid attacks upon both CIRRUS and ANGEL'S VENTURE.
BREAKING NEWS: Voluntary extended work hours by patriotic factory workers has produced a surplus of materials, allowing for temporary COMMANDO usage fleetwide.

Status: SUCCESS (5/5 + 2/2) - Terminid spore flow from the Gloom has subsided, and the resultant bug expansion has been fully contained by the valiant Helldivers. The Helldivers were forced to make difficult choices to ensure the security of the Federation. The rapid Terminid advance left them with no choice but to sacrifice Cirrus in order to save the citizens of Angel's Venture. As a result of the Helldivers' prudent risk mitigation and tireless defense, losses in civilian life and property damage stayed within acceptable ranges.

Operation Democracy Delivered[]

Briefing: The Democracy Space Station has been returned to operational status, following a systemwide breakdown during the initial Illuminate invasion. Following a thorough review, the failure has been attributed to multiple failures to follow safety protocols—undoubtedly a result of Illuminate interference. Staff surveillance systems have been revamped to prevent future sabotage. While the station was offline, Ministry of Defense engineers implemented a number of operational adjustments: The Planetary Bombardment Tactical Action has been taken offline, until adjustments to optimize certain undesirable externalities can be completed. The Heavy Ordnance Distribution Tactical Action has been added, which will augment Helldiver loadouts on the orbited planet. Finally, to better contend with the Illuminate threat, the engines of the DSS have been overhauled to allow movement 6 times more frequently than before. This is an experimental change, that will be actively monitored to assess whether it achieves sufficient operational benefit to justify the strain on the Station's systems. The Illuminate have continued their assault on Freedom unabated. Utilize the power of the newly-repaired DSS to repel their invasion and save our citizens.
Overview: Use the repaired DSS to repel the ongoing Illuminate invasions. Defend against 14 attacks from the Illuminate
Warfront Update: A catastrophic weather event has decimated enemy forces, leading to a significant friendly unit advance on Heeth. (Heeth's Enemy Resistance Rate goes down from 2% to 1%)

Status: FAILED (9/14) - The Illuminate campaign of terror continues unrestricted. Even the resurgent DSS, deployed with unassailable precision by the Helldivers, was not enough to repel the tide of xeno-autocracy. Millions of colonists have perished, and untold more have been corrupted into Voteless servants. Reports from DSS technicians indicate no significant negative impacts to the system following the implementation of increased movement frequency. The faster movement is now standard operating procedure for the station. Performance reviews and additional improvements are ongoing.The Illuminate remain hidden. There can be no doubt that some larger scheme is at work, but it has yet to reveal itself. The citizens of Super Earth will never be safe until the Illuminate are hunted down and destroyed.

Operation Impending Gloom[]

Briefing: The brilliant scientists at the Xenoentomology Centre on Turing have reported a major finding, one with huge implications for the future of citizen prosperity and Managed Democracy itself. Recent experimentation on Terminids using collected Gloom spores indicate that Gloom-induced mutations may dramatically increase Element 710-yield. In lab conditions, some specimens yielded up to 10x more E-710 compared to the control group. The implications of this result are monumental. The Gloom may represent a vast, untapped source of new energy. It's exploitation could enable FTL travel beyond military and colony settlement operations-expanding to trade and research sectors, as well as to more military and colony settlement operations. Of course, many challenges must be overcome to realize this potential future. These early results need to be substantiated and verified, and the Gloom itself remains impenetrable to all observation or travel within. Therefore, development of Gloom-resistant technology is now a top-level priority. The Xenoentomology Centre has been directed to halt all other research projects. The Helldivers are directed to support these efforts by collecting as many scientific samples as possible from Gloom-adjacent Terminid planets.
Advisory: Counterfeit sample detection measures have been strengthened since many such samples were received in a previous Order. The measures are anticipated to be sufficient. All personnel are encouraged to do their part: remain vigilant for un-Democratic attempts to steal from the prosperity of all, and report any indications of such behaviour to their Democracy Officer immediately.
Overview: Successfully extract with 22,000,000 Common Samples from Erata Prime. Successfully extract with 15,000,000 Rare Samples from Gacrux. Hold Fenrir III.
INTEL REPORT: Multiple Astronomical Monitoring Stations have reported the appearance of unexplained gravitational waves, and "wobbles" in the orbits of astronomical bodies. These "Spacetime Fluctuations" have been positively correlated with Illuminate activity. The Ministry of Defense has begun tracking these fluctuations in coordination with the Ministry of Science, and their activity will be displayed on all Galactic Maps.

Status: SUCCESS (100% + 100% + 1/1) The Helldivers have proven themselves specimen retrieval experts and stalwart allies of scientific progress, in addition to Democracy's most elite defenders. After innumerable scientific expeditions, the Xenoentomology Center has more than enough Terminid specimens to progress development on Gloom-resistant technology. Already, the samples collected by the Helldivers have allowed the Xenobiologists to achieve promising results. Gloom-like environments can now be artificially created in laboratory conditions, allowing testing of filtration systems and spore-resistant materials. Extremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic waves have proven effective at penetrating dense Gloom, and may enable orbit-to-ground communication and long-range radar astronomy. Much work remains, but thanks to the Helldivers, the first expedition into the Gloom—and subsequent acquisition of its potentially vast E-710 reserves—may soon be within reach.

Operation Keough Push[]

Briefing: Intel from the Staging Grounds for the Automaton Jet Brigade on Choohe has finally been deciphered, and the source of the violent unit identified. The Factories that produced the robotic marauders is located on CHORT BAY. Veteran Helldivers will never forget the Jet Brigade's reign of terror that nearly prevented the construction of the Democracy Space Station. The bot unit was ultimately routed by the Helldivers, but the subsequent Illuminate invasion gave the Automatons the chance to retreat and recover. Intel analysts have understood the Automatons to be intent upon the reconstruction of the Jet Brigade; projections indicate that the unit is likely partially rebuilt. Striking now, deep into Automaton territory, will help prevent the recovery of the unit's full strength. Our citizens finally have been afforded the opportunity for justice—for citizens murdered and material value destroyed. The Helldivers are ordered to strike deep into Automaton territory with the objective of liberating CHORT BAY and destroying the Jet Brigade Factories there.
Overview: Liberate the designated planet to destroy the Automaton Jet Brigade Factories. Liberate Chort Bay.
Intel Report: Long-range imagery of Chort Bay has confirmed the presence of Jet Brigade factories on its surface. However, no jetpack-augmented units have been spotted on the planet. It is possible they have not yet managed to rebuild their force in any significant capacity.

Status: SUCCESS (1/1) - The Automaton Jet Brigade Factories on Chort Bay have been destroyed. The Automatons no longer possess the means to rebuild the aerial marauders that destroyed so many lives. While the factories may one day be rebuilt, it would come at a heavy cost to our enemies. For now, our citizens may rest easy, knowing no jetpack-assisted robots will descend from the skies to murder their families. The absence of even a partially rebuilt Jet Brigade comes as a surprise. S.E.A.F. units will continue to search the destroyed factories for any trace of information on the Automatons' plans. Our citizens and soldiers may rejoice. Justice has at last been served.
Strategic Advisory: The Automaton Jet Brigade has been spotted on Planet Menkent.
Strategic Advisory: The DSS has confirmed the presence of a rebuilt Automaton Jet Brigade on Menkent. The Automatons clearly intended an underhanded surprise attack to cut off our extended forces. But their treachery has been stymied by the natural-born tactical intuition of the Helldivers. The DSS Blockade will hold the Jet Brigade for a limited time, long enough to augment our forces on Lesath and thin the ranks of the Jet Brigade itself. Many lives have been saved this day. Well done, Helldivers.
Travel Advisory: Increased gravitational disturbances have made travel to the Meridian Singularity unadvisable. It will be off limits to visitation until further notice.
Intel Report: Through careful analysis of available astronomical data, the Center of Science has successfully modeled the recent fluctuations in spacetime. Experts have long posited the existence of Dark Energy, a repulsive force permeating the universe and accelerating its expansion. By simulating sudden localized Dark Energy loss, the Center has been able to model spacetime fluctuations. The Center is currently exploring how this model maps onto recent Illuminate activity.

February 2025[]

Operation Shattered Skies[]

Briefing: The Automaton Jet Brigade has launched a powerful assault on LESATH as anticipated. The enemy clearly aims to trap our forces on CHORT BAY, capitalizing on the extended position of our forces following the destruction of the Jet Brigade Factories on Chort Bay.However, the crudely-laid Automaton trap was easily seen through by the Helldivers. The DSS blockade of Menkent, where the Jet Brigade was gathering, delayed their attack and weakened the unit. The battle is far from won. The Jet Brigade, though diminished and lacking the element of surprise, remains formidable. Should LESATH fall to the Automatons, our SEAF forces deployed on CHORT BAY will be cut off from aid. Tactical egress of our forces there is ongoing, and the blockade of Menkent bought some time, but more is yet needed. The Helldivers are ordered to hold CHORT BAY until our deployed SEAF soldiers can withdraw.
Overview: Hold Chort Bay until the designated time to allow the SEAF forces deployed there to withdraw. Hold Chort Bay
INTEL REPORT: The Ministry of Science has confirmed the proposed link between Illuminate activity and the disappearance of large swaths of Dark Energy from our Galaxy. With every invasion, the Illuminate appear to be siphoning off more of this exotic force. The purpose of their actions remains unknown. By measuring spacetime fluctuations, the Ministry of Science is able to estimate how much Dark Energy is being stolen. Trackers on all Galactic Maps have been updated accordingly.

Status: SUCCESS (1/1) - The bulk of our deployed S.E.A.F. soldiers on Chort Bay have been withdrawn to safety. They owe their lives to the valiant defensive action of the Helldivers, holding against the resurgent Jet Brigade until the last. Only skeleton forces remain, supporting ongoing Helldiver operations. Chort Bay's fall may be unavoidable. But the Automatons will find no valiant soldiers there to murder; only the ashes of their former Factories. Though this was not a trap -- as previously established -- if it were one, it would have failed. The rebuilt Jet Brigade remains a threat. But until their Factories are rebuilt, any subsequent losses will be permanent. The Automatons may be less aggressive in the deployment of this unit moving forward.
Arsenal Augmentation: The GAS MINES stratagem has been temporarily authorized for global use, in order to experimentally determine its collateral damage impact.

Operation Ink & Thunder[]

Briefing: The Meridian Singularity is moving. Given its current course, it is at high risk of reaching ANGEL'S VENTURE. Over the past weeks, the Ministry of Science has shed light on the Illuminate's plans. They appear to be attacking our worlds for the sole purpose of gathering Dark Energy. Now, we know why: Dark Energy must somehow be powering the motion of the Singularity. According to projections, the more of this energy the Illuminate are able to gather, the faster the Singularity will move. The Helldivers are ordered to end any Illuminate invasion attempts as quickly as possible. We must do everything in our power to stop the Singularity and safeguard the citizens of ANGEL'S VENTURE.
Overview:Quash any Illuminate invasion attempts as quickly as possible, to stop the Illuminate from gathering the Dark Energy they need for moving the Meridian Singularity. Defend against 11 attacks from the Illuminate
Temporary Arsenal Augmentation: The Orbital Railcannon Strike stratagem has been temporarily authorized for use by all Helldivers.
PRIORITY ALERT: The Meridian Singularity has reached critical momentum. It can no longer be slowed down enough to avoid collision with ANGEL'S VENTURE. ANGEL'S VENTURE can no longer be saved. Evacuation of high-priority citizens is underway.

Status: FAILURE (9/11) - ANGEL'S VENTURE has been torn apart by the gravitational pull of the Meridian Singularity. This is an incalculable loss. The land cultivated by generations. The lives of the Super Earth citizens whose evacuation could not be prioritized. The proud pines shading the Democratic Youth Scouts campground. All gone forever, ripped to shreds by savage cosmic forces. Finally the Illuminate, hiding behind their mask of intelligence and sophistication, have revealed what they truly want: carnage. The President of Super Earth has announced a Galaxy-wide mourning period of 24 hours.

Operation Emperor's New Brood[]

Briefing: Terminids are surging at the Gloom border. FENRIR III is under attack. The Centre of Science on this planet is of vital importance to stopping the Meridian Singularity. The Ministry of Science’s top astrophysicists are gathered there, researching both the Singularity itself and the Dark Energy that somehow powers its movement. If the Terminids are not stopped, they will overrun the Center and slaughter the innocent scientists within, which cannot be allowed to happen. Their work is far too important. All Helldivers are ordered to defend FENRIR III. The Centre of Science must not be lost.
ALERT: A new Terminid strain, likely to have developed inside the Gloom, has been encountered near the Centre of Science on FENRIR III. The Center’s Dark Energy research is now at critical risk. Scattered reports on the new Terminids indicate discoloration, increased intelligence, and drastic changes to hunting patterns. Information remains scarce, as no SEAF units have returned from close encounters. This variant group has been dubbed the Predator Strain.
Overview: Defend the Center of Science where astrophysicists are researching the Meridian Singularity. Hold Fenrir III

Status: SUCCESS (1/1) - Despite the appearance of the Predator Strain on FENRIR III, the Terminid wave has shattered against the Helldiver breakwater. The devoted Dark Energy researchers at the Centre of Science are safe. The enemy’s brutal attack appears to have led to an unexpected positive outcome. The Gloom-mutated Terminid carcasses on the planet have proven a plentiful E-710 source, leading to a startling discovery:Center astrophysicists have confirmed that the energy produced by E-710—the power source that fuels our FTL Drives—matches all known properties of Dark Energy. Studying E-710, then, could help us understand Dark Energy—and the means by which the Illuminate are moving the Meridian Singularity.

Operation Gloom Eternal[]

Briefing: The Xenoentomology Centre on TURING has released its first line of prototypes for Gloom-resistant equipment. Communications systems and spore filters are ready for use in low-density Gloom. This announcement comes not a day too soon. The astrophysicists on FORI PRIME, in their quest for knowledge about Dark Energy and the Meridian Singularity, have been depleting their allocated E-710 at an alarming rate. However, there is a Terminid ecosystem full of untapped potential within reach: the Gloom. Proven to increase E-710 potential in Terminids, the spore cloud represents a new frontier for science, progress, and the indomitable human spirit. The Helldivers have been granted the privilege of being the first to venture into this new frontier. Fortuitously, Gloom conditions on FORI PRIME are remarkably favorable at the moment; the Helldivers are ordered to seize this opportunity and survey the planet for E-710.
Overview: Venture into the Gloom where it is less dense, and survey it for E-710. Liberate Fori Prime. Extract 100,000,000 Common Samples on Fori Prime. Kill 1,000,000,000 Terminids on Fori Prime
ALERT: Predator Strain Terminids have been sighted on FORI PRIME. Reports of anomalous behavior among other Terminids in the Gloom have yet to be confirmed.
STRATEGIC UPDATE: In the interest of preserving the structural integrity of biological and/or geological materials on FORI PRIME during the ongoing Gloom expedition, the DSS will not be authorized for use in this mission.
ALERT: The Gloom cover on Fori Prime is predicted to thicken over the coming hours. The equipment enabling the Helldivers’ Gloom expedition is designed to withstand low spore levels only. Given the heightened risk, there will be no further operations on Fori Prime after the current Major Order is completed.

Status: SUCCESS (1/1 + 100% + 100%) - The Helldivers have successfully plunged through the impenetrable Gloom and surveyed one of its Terminid-plagued worlds. The results from this survey confirm that Gloom-mutated Terminid populations are saturated with high-yield specimens. Gloom-saturated planets' projected net E-710 yield is up to 436% greater than non-saturated planets. In light of this, the Ministry of Expansion has appointed a special Gloom Exploitation Committee, to be headed by trusted E-710 industry leaders. Gloom density around Fori Prime is rapidly increasing, making further operations there impossible for now. The influx of E-710 secured during this operation will enable accelerated research on the Meridian Singularity at the Center of Science. It is only a matter of time until we know how the Illuminate are moving the Singularity-and how to stop it.

Operation Good Samaritan[]

Briefing: The Automatons have launched a brazen attack, underhandedly capitalizing on the ongoing Terminid and Illuminate offensives to further their despotic schemes. Intercepted communications indicate the enemy has two ultimate targets: DUMA TYR is the first target. This critical planet is home to many civilians. More importantly, it is the site of the ongoing development of MD-8 Gas Mines, which are nearing operational readiness after weeks of delays. The second target is JULHEIM. This planet is of relatively low strategic importance. However, High Command has received an emergency distress call indicating that thousands of civilians are trapped inside the ruins of Good Citizen Andrews' School for Moderately Feeble Young Adults. Should the Automatons control the planet at the end of this Order, the moderately feeble young adults will surely perish. It is unlikely that both planets can be saved. Dividing our forces may lead to the loss of both. The Helldivers—humanity's most trusted judges—are charged to make this difficult choice.
Notice: The Democratic Council has decreed that all spacefaring vessels must submit to full cargo inspections biweekly (twice a week), rather than the previous biweekly (once every two weeks). To ensure compliance, the Super Store will be unavailable over the coming hours.
- (Arrowhead is completing some maintenance and in-game purchases will be temporarily unavailable until scheduled maintenance is complete)
STRATEGIC UPDATE: A sudden and unexpected collapse in Automaton capabilities gave our forces the opportunity to liberate huge swaths of territory from the enemy's socialist grasp. The latest intel indicates this lapse was caused by a routine update to the Automatons' Operating System. The enemy has since regained full fighting capacity. (Bekvam III defense won immediately. Galactic Impact Modifier climbed up to 0.09% from default [0.03%])
Strategic Advisory: High Command would like to inform all personnel that nothing out of the ordinary has happened in the past 24 hours. The fight for Managed Democracy has continued in an inspiring—but entirely expected—manner. Personnel who believe they have experienced or witnessed any sort of anomalous occurrences may be suffering from Illuminate mind-influence, and should report themselves for psychological screening immediately.
Overview: Save either the MD-8 Gas Mines on DUMA TYR or the moderately feeble young adults on JULHEIM from the opportunistic assault of the Automatons. Hold either DUMA TYR or JULHEIM until end of the order

Status: SUCCESS (2/2) - Against all odds, the Helldivers managed to repel the Automaton assault on both fronts. JULHEIM and DUMA TYR have been saved. Thanks to the Helldivers, the Moderately Feeble Young Adults of Good Citizen Andrews' have been evacuated, and the imminent fleetwide deployment of the MD-8 Gas Mines has been ensured. The Automatons continue to harry our galactic flank, taking resources from other fronts. Our Federation will never be safe until every Automaton is dismantled.

March 2025[]

Operation Twin Defender[]

Briefing: The Meridian Singularity continues its relentless advance towards the heart of our Federation. The much-beloved planet of Moradesh may soon be the next celestial victim of the Illuminate's tyrannical avarice. The imperiled planet is the site of the Moradesh Research Facility, where heroic scientists once devised the means by which to save our citizens from the Terminid Supercolony. Trace amounts of Dark Fluid have recently been discovered in the Facility's ventilation systems. Its study could lead to new breakthroughs in our understanding of the Illuminate's current schemes. But time is short. The Helldivers must delay the Singularity's advance as much as possible. However, Moradesh is not the only planet under threat. The Automatons have launched a surprise attack on Claorell seeking to take control of the Deep Mantle Forge Complex that our citizens worked so hard to build. Should it fall, there is no telling what use the Automatons will put it towards. The Helldivers are once again charged with choosing where to prioritize Liberty's defense.
Overview: Delay the singularity's advance towards Moradesh OR defend the Deep Mantle Forge on Claorell from the Automatons. Hold Claorell OR Defend against 8 invasions from the Illuminate

Status: SUCCESS (1/1 -- OBJECTIVE 2 LEFT AT 2/8) - The Automatons have been repelled from Claorell. The Deep Mantle Forge Complex remains within our domain, secure from being bent to despotic means. Intercepted messages, acquired during the enemies disorganized retreat, have shed some light on their intentions. The enemy endeavors to replace the fallen Jet Brigade with something even more unthinking and vicious. Denying the enemy the high-temperature Forge will not have stopped them completely, but our intel agents can now pursue more information about this potential threat. The Illuminate have rapidly accelerated the Meridian Wormhole towards Moradesh. The scientists working at the Research Facility there have been evacuated. Their Dark Fluid experiments have been prematurely abandoned. What technological benefit they could have provided will be destroyed—along with the planet itself.

Operation Wild Hunt[]

Briefing: The Centre of Science aided by massive amounts of E-710 secured from the Gloom by the Helldivers, have achieved a breakthrough discovery. It has been understood for some time that Illuminate accumulation of Dark Energy directly correlates to the speed at which the Singularity moves. But the mechanism has remained a mystery. Now, analysis of gravitational waves has revealed that the Illuminate are sending accumulated Dark Energy directly into the Singularity itself. High Command has therefore ordered the establishment of a blockade surrounding the Meridian Singularity. Though Illuminate interstellar ships remain undetectable, and their means of Dark Energy transport remains unknown, High Command is nevertheless highly confident that a conventional military blockade is the most effective option that has been thought of at this time. The Helldivers are ordered to aid in resource gathering for the fielding of this massive blockade fleet. Billions of gallons of E-710 and tons of scrap metal will be required. This material will be gathered directly from the enemies of Freedom.
Overview: Kill the specified number of Terminids and Automatons in order to support the construction of a blockade around the Meridian Singularity. Kill 1,000,000,000 Automatons. Kill 6,000,000 Shredder Tanks. Kill 1,500,000,000 Terminids. Kill 8,000,000 Bile Titans
STRATEGIC ALERT:Supply chain difficulties of an obtuse and tedious nature have caused significant fixed-wing armament shortages, increasing Eagle Re-Arm times by 30% fleetwide. The issue will shortly resolve itself and return to normal. However, rapid liberation of the Terminid-infested planet BORE ROCK would provide us a supply node that would reverse the effect, causing Eagle Re-Arm times to be 50% faster for the remainder of the order.
INFORMATIONAL ADVISORY: In the previous 24 hours, some personnel inaccurately reported minor errors in the functioning of their Galactic Map, specifically regarding Major Order progress and celestial body coordinates. Those personnel are now receiving full ocular function examinations. An investigation has been launched as to the cause of this widespread spike in ophthalmological issues. All other personnel should proceed operating as normal, in accordance with normal operating procedure.
STRATEGIC ALERT: The liberation of Bore Rock from the Terminids has caused supply chain expediencies of a perplexing but advantageous nature, resulting in 50% faster Eagle Re-Arm times for the remainder of the order.

Status: FAILURE (75% + 100% + 87% + 100%) - Following days of diligent resource collection and repurposing of enemy combatants, the Helldivers have enabled the construction of a partial blockade of the Meridian Singularity. Scrap metal collection efforts were below target, resulting in a barrier that is porous, but still moderately effective. Thousands of SEAF warships, transports, and refitted merchant vessels now form a network of ships surrounding the Singularity from all sides, moving in interlocking, randomized patterns. While Illuminate ships remain undetectable in interstellar space, the blockade has already made a difference: Dark Energy accumulation has slowed. Scrap metal deficiencies have left large holes in the blockade's coverage. An impermeable barrier remains out of reach without significantly more resources or advancement in Illuminate ship detection. As our citizens prepare to mourn the loss of Moradesh they now have hope. The rest of the planets in the Singularity's path may still be saved.

Operation Black Hole Sun[]

Briefing: Moradesh and Angel's Venture lie in ruins. The Illuminate continue to push the Singularity towards the heart of the Federation. If nothing is done, Ivis will be the next planet destroyed; then Nublaria I; then Pilen V; should the current path continue, even Super Earth could be destroyed. The time for action is now. The Center of Science, after significant research on Illuminate technology and E-710, has proposed a multi-stage plan to counteract the movement of the Meridian Singularity. Stage I is already complete: the completion of a partial blockade of the Singularity. Stage II is the construction of the Penrose Energy Siphon: a means by which to effect a large one-time reduction in Dark Energy Accumulation. The process is highly scientific and sophisticated. Helpfully, a Helldiver-friendly explanation has been provided by the Center of Science: "It's a giant rocket that we put close enough to the Singularity to be swept up in its rotation, but not so close that it falls in, and then blasts back out using tons and tons of E-710, thereby stealing some of the Singularity's energy. Hail Super Earth." The device will be constructed piecewise in the orbit of several planets. The Helldivers must hold each of these planets until construction is complete. Following construction, in a subsequent order, the Helldivers will assist in gathering the massive amounts of E-710 required to power the device.
Overview: Hold the designated planets in order to allow construction of the Penrose Energy Siphon, a means by which to effect a one-time reduction in Dark Energy Accumulation. Hold Achernar Secundus, Fenrir III, Ursica XI and Heeth
MORADESH DESTROYED: Moradesh has been torn apart by the Meridian Singularity. Over 95% of its Class C or higher citizens were safely evacuated prior to the planets' destruction. In memoriam, 24-hour period of quiet reflection on the nature of vengeance has been ordered by the Ministry of Humanity.
STRATEGIC ALERT: Achernar Secundus, home of the AM Defense Factory Hub producing FRVs, is under attack. Production disruptions have resulted in fuel rations for FRVs until the attack can be repelled.
ACHERNAR SECUNDUS FALLEN: Achernar Secundus has fallen to the Terminids. The AM Defense Factory Hub has been evacuated; vehicle fuel will be reduced by 90% until the planet is reclaimed or until fuel can be sourced elsewhere. (effects Fast Recon Vehicles AND Exosuits)

Status: SUCCESS (4/4) - The Helldivers, through valiant defense against the spread of insectile Fascism, have enabled the construction of the Penrose Energy Siphon. The individual parts of the massive E-710-powered rocket are now being assembled in the orbit of Ivis for future launch into the ergosphere of the Meridian Singularity. The Siphon is not yet ready for deployment. It still requires massive quantities of E-710, which will need to be gathered by the Helldivers. Soon, a reduction in the Dark Energy accumulated by the Illuminate will be possible, buying much-needed time to save our citizens' beloved homes from gravitational shredding.

Operation Tormenta de Fuego[]

Briefing: Automaton forces have landed on multiple planets in what appears to be a coordinated, large-scale, craven assault. The forces are led by a series of new Automaton units wielding incendiary weapons. This unit has been termed the Incineration Corps. The Incineration Corps has landed at multiple colonies, burning them to the ground. Multiple reports indicate the attacking units are simulating the emotion of sadistic glee—further proof of the enemy's barbaric programming. Without the direct intervention of the Helldivers, countless colonies and homesteads will be lost, and the Automatons will steal significant swaths of territory. However, the Penrose Energy Siphon which would significantly slow the Singularity's advance, is nearly ready for activation. Every lost day could make the difference between the preservation or destruction of another planet. High Command delegates to the Helldivers this choice: hold off the Automaton assault, or effect the immediate activation of the Penrose Energy Siphon.
Strategic Advisory: All Helldivers should factor the following advisory into their strategic decision-making: Enemy forces stage their attacks on our planets from an originating planet. Liberating the originating planet ends the enemy attack immediately. In the current operational context, liberating Bekvam III would end the current Automaton attacks on Charon Prime and Julheim.
Strategic Advisory: All Helldivers should factor the following advisory into their strategic decision-making: Enemy forces stage their attacks on our planets from an originating planet. Liberating the originating planet ends the enemy attack immediately. In the current operational context, liberating Julheim would end the current Automaton attacks upon both Charbal-VII and Dolph. In the current operational context, liberating Bekvam III would end the current Automaton attacks on Charon Prime and Julheim.
Overview: Defend against the Automaton offensive, led by the newly-built Incineration Corps, or collect enough E-710 to activate the Penrose Energy Siphon and reduce Dark Energy Accumulation. Defend against 8 attacks from the Automatons OR Kill 1,250,000,000 Terminids

Status: FAILURE (2/8 or 85%) - The Automaton Incineration Corps has stolen vast swaths of ground from our citizens, burning thousands of toxin-free homes to the ground. The Helldivers fought valiantly, but the underhanded opportunism of the Automatons allowed the enemy significant gains. The enemy remains at large. Reports indicate the enemy's strategic goal is to seize old industrial assets in the Severin Sector, where the Automatons first emerged. Insufficient E-710 was gathered to deploy the Penrose Energy Siphon. The asset remains on standby, inactive as the Meridian Singularity rapidly moves towards Ivis.

Operation Racing Penrose[]

Briefing: The Automaton offensive, in addition to the territorial cost, also stole precious time to slow the Meridian Singularity. Citizens of Ivis have begun preparing for the possibility of a full-planet evacuation. There can be no further delays to the deployment of the Penrose Energy Siphon. The Helldivers are ordered to immediately commence rapid and aggressive E-710 gathering operations. The Penrose Energy Siphon, once fueled, is intended to effect a significant one-time reduction in Dark Energy accumulation, thereby slowing the Meridian Singularity. They are ordered to liberate designated Terminid-infested planets. The additional risk to personnel associated with heavy-infestation operations has been deemed acceptable, given the current circumstance.
Overview: Liberate the designated planets and harvest E-710 to enable deployment of the Penrose Energy Siphon: Bore Rock and Esker

Status: SUCCESS (2/2) - The Penrose Energy Siphon has been launched, following the Helldivers' successful efforts to acquire enough E-710 to power the device. The Siphon was deployed into the Ergosphere of the Meridian Wormhole, where it acquired some of the rotational energy of the Singularity, before triggering its E-710 payload to exit the gravitational field. The excursion appears to have been successful; our scientists have reported a decrease in the Wormhole's velocity, correlating to a reduction in Dark Energy accumulation. Citizens of Ivis have reported relief and gratitude to the Helldivers, following this delay of the total destruction of their forested home.

Operation Apocalypse Cancelled[]

Briefing: The sustained efforts of the Helldivers to impede the Meridian Singularity have borne fruit. Now, it has become possible to bring deliverance to the planets that remain in its destructive path. The Singularity loses energy and momentum as it moves. Eventually, assuming current Illuminate Dark Energy accumulation rates remain constant, it will come to rest. Centre of Science models have estimated its stopping point as somewhere past Super Earth. But with the activation of the Penrose Energy Siphon, the Singularity can now be slowed enough to guarantee that it halts before it destroys Super Earth. In order to ensure the realization of this scenario, a sustained and intense suppression of Illuminate Dark Energy accumulation is critical. The Helldivers are ordered to heavily suppress Illuminate invasion events for the next several days. If successful, this will free Super Earth from the Singularity's path of destruction. Nothing is more critical than the security of Democracy's heart. To ensure the success of this mission, High Command has authorized the temporary deployment of a new Stratagem for use against the Illuminate: the E/GL-21 Grenadier Battlement. If the Order is successful, the Stratagem will be made permanently available for requisition fleetwide.
Overview: Suppress Illuminate Invasions in order to guarantee Super Earth's safety from the Meridian Singularity. Defend against 6 attacks from The Illuminate.

Status: SUCCESS (6/6) - The underhanded Illuminate scheme to destroy Super Earth has been foiled, thanks to the irrepressible might of the Helldivers. The Illuminate-created spacetime aberration known as the Meridian Singularity has been de-energized to the point where Super Earth is now safely out of its accurately-predicted path. In gratitude for the salvation of our most equal citizens, the E/GL-21 Grenadier Battlement Stratagem has been made available for requisition fleetwide, at great expense. The fight is not over. Many planets remain imperiled, as the Singularity presses onward. It is only a matter of time before the loyal citizens of those endangered planets must watch as tidal forces tear apart their homes. And constant vigilance will be needed to ensure the Illuminate do not accumulate enough Dark Energy to once again threaten Super Earth. But for now, our citizens can celebrate a hard-earned victory: Super Earth is safe.

Operation Martyr's Calling[]

Briefing: The Automatons have launched vigorous assaults on multiple planets. A large-scale offensive appears to be underway, led by the Incineration Corps. Immediate action is demanded. Preliminary analysis of troop movements indicate the likely target of the offensive: Malevelon Creek. This hallowed ground is the resting place of many, many brave “Creekers” whose ultimate sacrifices freed the planet from the Automatons early in the War. Now, the enemy seeks to defile their graves—obviously having calculated that seizing the planet on the upcoming Malevelon Creek Memorial Day would result in the greatest net desecration. Super Earth will never tolerate such an outrageous affront to decency. All Helldivers are called to defend and hold Malevelon Creek. To unite, and unleash Super Earth’s righteous Justice with the fullest permitted fury.
Overview: Defend Malevelon Creek, by any means necessary. Hold Malevelon Creek
Alert: The Jet Brigade has resurfaced, having evidently been rebuilt in secret. They have joined the Automaton offensive to menace Malevelon Creek. The Automatons are clearly dedicating massive resources to besmirching the memory of the heroes who defended the planet. The Helldivers must continue to hold.
WARFRONT DEVELOPMENT: A successful SEAF counterattack on VANDALON IV has significantly hampered the Automaton assault on the planet, boosting our progress towards its defense.
BATTLEFIELD IMPACT: Cascading logistical disruptions have resulted in the temporary emplacement of ammunition rationing measures. Resupply pod ammunition will be decreased to 50% for all operations on PÖPLI IX until further notice.
BATTLEFIELD IMPACT: Cryo-good transport is facing interdiction by Automaton fleets, reducing REINFORCEMENTS to 3 for all operations on PÖPLI IX in the short term.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Today marks Malevelon Creek Memorial Day. On this day, we pause to honor the countless heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of Malevelon Creek. The ongoing assault towards the planet is a timely reminder that truly honoring their sacrifice means being willing to make even more sacrifices—to preserve what they fought for. Let all citizens join together in 3 minutes of solemn remembrance during their lunch break, in honor of our fallen heroes.
BREAKING NEWS: The Eagle 500kg Bomb stratagem is temporarily available to all Helldivers.
BATTLEFRONT UPDATE: Reports indicate decreased levels of Automaton resistance, assuredly due to having calculated the inevitable ultimate victory of Managed Democracy. Press the advantage!
STRATEGIC UPDATE: The Automaton Jet Brigade has been defeated and dismantled against the stalwart defense of the Helldivers. While the Automatons have evidenced the concerning capability of re-fielding these forces, the action of the Helldivers proved the continued supremacy of elite human warfighting over the enemy's artificial imitations.
ALERT: The Meridian Singularity has come within critical range of Ivis. Final evacuation orders have been issued. The planet's destruction is imminent.

Status: SUCCESS (1/1) - Following days of relentless fighting, the Helldivers have successfully protected Malevelon Creek. Their resounding victory has upheld the memory of those honored on Malevelon Creek Memorial Day. The Helldivers fought with unparalleled strategic acumen. Their peerless and democratic decisionmaking soundly rebutted the Automaton advance, preventing the enemy from even touching down on Malevelon Creek. This is a historic, resounding victory. It was not without cost. Our citizens solemnly add those who fell in this fight to the sacrifices of the past. They honor those sacrifices through energetic performance of their work duties and appreciation of the discounted products acquired during the Federation-wide Memorial Day sales events. Thanks to the Helldivers, Malevelon Creek remains within the righteous embrace of Freedom—now, and forever.
IVIS DESTROYED: Ivis has been destroyed by the Meridian Singularity. The destroyed planet joins Moradesh and Angel's Venture amongst the Illuminate's celestial murders. Efforts to slow the Singularity have worked, but too late to save Ivis. The Illuminate will face Justice for their crimes.

April 2025[]

Operation Crew Downtime Adjustment[]

Briefing: Diligent engineers at the Deep Mantle Forge Complex on Claorell have finalized improvement designs to the Democracy Space Station. The critical role played by the DSS in the recent defense of Pöpli IX has made enhancing its capabilities a top priority. Currently, the DSS provides a passive boost to operational impact while orbiting a planet. Two possible upgrades to this passive boost have been designed; the Helldivers are ordered to secure the resources necessary to realize one of these upgrades.

1. Exosuit Support Bay: this would reduce the cooldown of all Exosuit Stratagems by 35%. Its construction would require liberating Automaton factories on WEZEN.

2. Expanded Convocation Bay, this would reduce the cooldown of Eagle Re-Arm by 15%. Its construction would require liberating Trandor from the Terminids, part of a mutually beneficial agreement with Admiral Defense.

High Command has complete and unreserved confidence that the Helldivers will make the best choice for long-term galactic security.

Overview: Secure resources to upgrade the DSS, either liberating the designated Automaton planet for Exosuit support, or liberating the designated Terminid planet for Eagle re-arm support. Liberate Wezen OR liberate Trandor

Status: SUCCESS (1/1 - WEZEN LIBERATED) - By returning WEZEN to the rightful control of Super Earth citizens, the Helldivers have helped secure the future prosperity of our citizens. In addition, they have secured the resources necessary to augment the Democracy Space Station with an Exosuit Support Bay. The Bay will be installed immediately; moving forward, the DSS will provide rapid Exosuit replenishment to all Super Destroyers it shares an orbit with, reducing Exosuit Stratagem cooldown by 35% on the orbited planet. The Arsenal of Freedom continues to grow more powerful. In the arms race against the triumvirate of enemy belligerents, there can be no relent. And with this victory, we take one stride closer to permanent, lasting security.

Operation Niflheim[]

Briefing: Centre of Science astrophysicists on Fenrir III have nearly made enough progress to initiate third and final phase of the plan to stop the Meridian Singularity. But further progress into the highly theoretical realm of Dark Energy manipulation will require demand extremely high quantities of E-710 with which to experiment. The Gloom proved a deadly but rewarding E-710 source in our first scientific expedition. High Command has authorized a second limited foray, in order to progress our technology enough to finally stop the Meridian Wormhole. Excess E-710, if available, may be made available to mercantile interests in support of the common prosperity. Helldivers are advised to anticipate more Gloom-specific Terminid strains, as encountered during the previous expedition. They are further advised that this enemy has been linked to significantly increased casualty rates. Armed with this knowledge, they can operate accordingly. It is critical that this operation succeeds. The Meridian Singularity cannot be allowed to destroy any more of our citizens' homes.
Overview: Provide security for a scientific expedition into the Gloom, in order to enable technological advancements that could stop the Meridian Singularity. Liberate Nivel 43
ARSENAL AUGMENTATION: In order to boost civilian support of ongoing operations, Super Earth High Command has authorized temporary universal access to the HEAVY MACHINE GUN stratagem.

Status: SUCCESS (1/1) - Following another successful scientific expedition into the Gloom, secured by the Helldivers, the plan to stop the Meridian Singularity has now entered its final phase. On Pilen V, construction has commenced on the galaxy's first Repulsive Gravity Field Generator. Derived from captured Illuminate Dark Energy technology, and powered by massive quantities of E-710, the Generator will theoretically generate Repulsive Gravity to resist the Wormhole’s movement—enough to stop it once and for all. While construction of the experimental machinery will take time, this bold foray into theoretical geometrodynamics marks an exciting technological advance. Some have questioned whether using less-than-fully-understood alien technology could be dangerous. While these concerns are understandable, Center of Science astrophysicists are confident that any unforeseeable risks have been sufficiently mitigated. One consequence, however, seems unavoidable: the reaffirmed supremacy and security of Managed Democracy.

Operation Vermintide[]

Briefing: HIGH PRIORITY ALERT! Multiple Gloom-adjacent planets have come under sudden onslaught by mutated Terminids. The Helldivers are called to their defence. The enemy combatants match descriptions of the Predator Strain that previously attacked the Centre of Science. The size of the assault indicates this particularly deadly strain has been propagating exponentially in the Gloom since that initial assault. This attack follows closely on the heels of a recent scientific expedition into the Gloom. A causal relationship between that expedition and the sudden attack has been explored and conclusively ruled out. Innocent civilians pursuing their dreams on the edge of the Gloom are fleeing in the face of this savage, unprovoked assault. The Helldivers are their only hope of salvation.
Overview: Defend against the sudden and unprovoked onslaught of mutated Terminids from the Gloom. Defend against 9 attacks from the Terminids.
STRATEGIC ADVISORY : All Helldivers should factor the following advisory into their strategic decision-making: Enemy forces stage their attacks on our planets from an originating planet. Liberating the originating planet ends the enemy attack immediately. In the current operational context, liberating Bore Rock would end the current Terminid attacks on Terrek and Erata Prime.
STRATEGIC ADVISORY : All Helldivers should factor the following advisory into their strategic decision-making: Enemy forces stage their attacks on our planets from an originating planet. Liberating the originating planet ends the enemy attack immediately. In the current operational context, liberating Acamar IV would end the current Terminid attacks on Turing and Crimsica.

Status: SUCCESS (9/9) - After days of heavy fighting, the sudden onslaught of Gloom-mutated Terminids has been slowed. Slaughtered citizens number in the millions, and insurance liability amounts will likely be even higher. This tragic, out-of-the-blue assault from the unknowable Gloom reminds us all of the immense danger that festers when Liberty's watch is obscured. The Predator Strain remains at large on several non-Gloom planets. Xeno-epidemiologists have modeled the spread of the strain using viral data; the more the Strain is allowed to propagate, the faster it will spread. Genetic variability gives the spread an element of chance, making it difficult to predict. This is yet another vicious escalation from the unreasonable Terminids. The tide is barely held at bay. A single slip, and our citizens could face a full-blown epidemic of Tyranny.

Operation Sushi Bar[]

Briefing: The Centre of Science on Fenrir III has come under attack by the Illuminate. Simultaneously, the Illuminate have struck Pilen V, the construction site of the Repulsive Gravity Field Generator. The enemy's objective is clear: jeopardize our efforts to halt the Meridian Singularity. This attack proves the rightness of our efforts, and the desperation of the Illuminate, to finally strike so close rather than sparsely-populated colonies. The Helldivers must defend these critical sites. More attacks on other planets may come. This also presents an opportunity, however: with enough specimens, our scientists may be able to further investigate how the Illuminate are able to control the minds of the Voteless. A thorough understanding of this technology would allow counter-measures to be developed to protect our innocent citizens.
Overview: Defend the Illuminate attacks on our critical infrastructure and pacify the specified number of Voteless for further study. Defend against 5 attacks from The Illuminate. Kill 1,000,000,000 Voteless.
INFORMATIONAL ADVISORY:SEAF Combat Pathologists have identified a defect affecting a small percentage of currently-deployed Voteless: occipital abnormalities require the exercise of local mind control to a much greater degree than normal. This creates a short-term opportunity for the current order: successfully repelling Illuminate attacks will instantly repatriate large numbers of Voteless. Once freed, their remains will be available to further advance our scientific endeavors. (MO Objective changed from killing 1,250,000,000 Voteless to 1,000,000,000 Voteless)
CENTER OF SCIENCE UPDATE: Scientists on Fenrir III are suffering from the effects of prolonged stress due to successive Illuminate attacks. In order to sustain their critical research, they will be supplied with top-of-the-line treatments to maintain mental acumen. This reallocation will have a short-term impact on Helldiver operations. Helldiver stim capacity temporarily reduced by 2.
XENOENTOMOLOGY CENTER DAMAGED: The Xenoentomology Centre on Turing has been significantly damaged by the Illuminate, resulting in an outbreak of mutated specimens that had been kept securely under study. As a result, TURING has come under attack by the Predator Strain.
PILEN V UNDER ATTACK:The Illuminate attack on Pilen V threatens the Repulsive Gravity Field Generator, critical to halting the Meridian Wormhole. The Generator is nearing completion; the Illuminate cannot be allowed to destroy our progress.

Status: SUCCESS (5/5 + 100%) - The Illuminate attacks on our critical infrastructure have been decisively rebuffed. It is clear the enemy overextended themselves, revealing their desperation as their plan to destroy Super Earth falls to pieces. While some incursions on FENRIR III managed to overrun our defenses and damage key facilities, the damage was minimized, and rebuilding is already underway. The work on the Repulsive Gravity Field Generator progresses. Once it is complete, the Meridian Singularity' will be stopped for good. Additionally, millions of pacified Voteless specimens were collected and are now undergoing cranial dissection. Thanks to the Helldivers, our Federation is one step closer to a deeper understanding of mind control. Which is, of course, useful solely for developing defenses against mind control.

Operation Omens Undone[]

Briefing: Helldivers, the ultimate fruits of our Federation-wide toil are at last within reach: with one last valorous effort from all Helldivers, the Meridian Singularity may finally be stopped. On Pilen V, the Repulsive Gravity Field Generator nears completion. Based on liberated Illuminate technology and fueled by oceanic quantities of E-710, this colossal apparatus will generate vast repulsive gravitational waves that are projected to completely halt the Wormhole’s movement. Interference from the Illuminate is expected to peak as activation nears. To enable the actualization of our final, permanent victory over the resurgent alien race, the Helldivers are ordered to thin Illuminate forces and defend vital planets. Further, the Helldivers are ordered to gather E-710 by containing the Predator Strain outbreak on Turing. Victory here will represent a cosmic confirmation of our citizenry's industriousness, Freedom, and unassailable righteousness.
Overview: Repel Illuminate forces and gather E-710 as directed, to support completion and activation of the Repulsive Gravity Field Generator on Pilen V. Complete an Operation against Illuminate on Medium or higher 625,000 times. Liberate Turing.
INCURSION ALERT: Illuminate forces have attacked MASTIA, endangering the Center of Surveillance and the security of our citizens.
INCURSION ALERT:An Illuminate attack on ACHERNAR SECUNDUS, threatens the AM Defense Factory Hub and endangers the investments of a key military contractor.
INCURSION ALERT: Illuminate forces are invading CLAORELL, where the Deep Mantle Forge Complex produces key materials for the DSS.
BREAKING NEWS: The Illuminate targets, while strategically valuable, so far have little to do with the critical construction of the Repulsive Gravity Field Generator. It is evident that the enemy is hesitant to strike Pilen V directly. Their desperate attempts to distract us will not work. The Meridian Wormhole will be stopped.
INCURSION ALERT: The Illuminate have launched an assault on FENRIR III, the home planet of the Centre of Science.
INCURSION ALERT: Illuminate forces have attacked TIBIT. Derelict Automaton factories are located on the planet, but little else of strategic interest. The enemy rationale for targeting this planet is unknown.

Status: FAILURE (95.5% + 0/1) - Dauntless efforts by the Helldivers fell short of mission targets. But the righteousness of our cause has yielded an unequivocal victory nevertheless. Though construction of the Repulsive Gravity Field Generator did not meet all design metrics, the bold action was taken to activate the device in its mostly-completed state. Centre of Science confirm that the Meridian Wormhole has slowed to a halt. Furthermore, all Illuminate incursions have abruptly ended, and the enemy has disappeared. The victory of Managed Democracy is undeniable. The Repulsive Gravity Field Generator also suffered what some have called a "catastrophic implosion." The staff members lost in the implosion will be remembered as heroes, and the resultant crater will be converted into a heartfelt, stirring memorial. Search and scanning efforts are underway to locate any remaining Illuminate and eradicate them once more. For now, citizens of Nublaria and all others in the Wormhole's path can breathe a sigh of relief: they are safe, thanks to the Helldivers.

Operation Damage Control[]

Briefing: The Meridian Singularity has come to a halt. The Illuminate have disappeared completely; Ministry of Defense analysts have concluded this is likely explained by too few remaining to present a significant threat. The enemy is likely attempting to evade detecting in order to survive a second total annihilation. They will be found and destroyed. However, though one enemy is all but annihilated, the Terminids and Automatons remain significant threats. In the Illuminate's final hours, they dealt significant damage to the defenses of multiple strategic sites across both battlefronts, granting the opportunity for our foes to capture formerly well-defended territory. The Helldivers are called to the defense of these planets as our enemies surge to invade them. Helldivers are advised to expect increased enemy resistance, especially from specialized units.
Overview: Hold key strategic planets whose defenses were weakened by the now-defeated Illuminate. Hold Mastia, Claorell, Achernar Secundus, Fenrir III and Turing.
INCINERATION CORPS SIGHTED: The Automaton Incineration Corps has resurfaced on PENTA.
PREDATOR STRAIN OUTBREAK: Failure to contain the Terminid Predator Strain has led to an outbreak on TERREK.

Status: FAILURE (4/5) - The rapid and tireless actions of the Helldivers limited the territory lost to the opportunistic offensives of the Terminids and Automatons. Though nearly all key strategic sites were held, the Deep Mantle Forge Complex on Claorell was stolen by the Automatons, despite the Helldivers' error-free tactical execution. However, enemy intel indicates that both the unthinking Automatons and animalistic Terminids alike are likely to fall victim to overconfidence in the wake of this short-term triumph. It is likely they will overextend themselves, leading to strategic opportunity. The battle has been lost, but the eventual victory of Managed Democracy remains immutable. Our remaining enemies will soon be brought the same Justice as the vanquished Illuminate.

May 2025[]

Operation Equilibrium[]

Briefing: The resurgence of the Automaton Jet Brigade and Incineration Corps, along with the virulent Terminid Predator Strain, threaten our citizens and enable our enemies' rampant expansionistic ambitions. These territorial landgrabs must be decisively repulsed. These offensives cast a tyrannical pall over the joy of our citizenry in the wake of our victory over the Illuminate. The citizens of the Federation deserve to celebrate the eradication of our enemies free from the thought of violence. The Helldivers are ordered to liberate at least one more planet than is lost during the duration of the order. Strategic force allocation is left to the discernment of the Helldivers
Overview: Liberate more planets than are lost during the order duration
WARFRONT DEVELOPMENT: Legions of new recruits, eager to contribute to the eradication of the Terminids, have surged to take significant ground on CIRRUS. Their sacrifice will be remembered. (Cirrus gains a 11.5% Liberation Boost)
WARFRONT DEVELOPMENT: SEAF units blaming "lack of rations" have ceded significant ground to the enemy on TARSH. The cowardly traitors have been court-martialed and democratically executed. (Liberation progress on Tarsh drops from 50% to 39%)
WARFRONT DEVELOPMENT: A 9.4 magnitude earthquake on VELD has decimated a large Terminid colony, allowing a significant gain in territory. (Veld's liberation progress jumps from 0 to 20%. Resistance at Veld drops from 1% to 0.5%)

Status: FAILURE (0) - Through insidious tactics and the unwittingly synchronized deployment of elite units, enemies of Freedom have unlawfully prevented the expansion of Super Earth territory. Super Earth denounces this perfidious aggression. However, our citizens’ spirits remain undimmed, with anticipation building for the Federation-wide celebrations of Super Earth’s victory over the Illuminate and Meridian Singularity. Further, recovered Automaton components—particularly neural processors and optical lenses—have been allocated by the Center for Citizen Surveillance & Safety for use in its innovative Pre-Dissidence Program. Launching alongside the festivities, this exciting new initiative will safeguard citizens by analyzing a suite of “Dissidence Metrics,” such as CCS test responses, patriotic expressiveness rate, purchasing habits, and unconventional fashion choices. The upcoming mass gatherings will serve as the ideal inaugural operation. With galactic equilibrium poised to favor Super Earth once more, citizens may rest assured: Justice will be delivered, until all voters can celebrate free from tyranny’s gaze.

Operation Party Crasher[]

Briefing:

ALERT -- ALERT -- ALERT --
ILLUMINATE FLEET I.V.O. WORMHOLE
WIDOW'S HARBOR ATTACKED
ALL UNITS TO WIDOW'S HARBOR
BRIEFING:
At 1422 hours (SEST), multiple defense satellites monitoring the Meridian Wormhole ceased reporting. This was followed by multiple simultaneous attack reports from outlying SEAF stations in the Widow's Harbor system. Intel has since confirmed the presence of a massive Illuminate fleet, in clear violation of the enemy's recent eradication. A State of Extratyrannical Emergency has been declared. Illuminate Victory Parties have been converted into Rapid Enlistment Events, bolstering SEAF defenses. High Command believes this Fleet's ultimate objective to be the invasion of Super Earth itself. Three planets lie between the Illuminate and Super Earth: Widow's Harbor, Pilen V and New Haven. The Helldivers are ordered to immediately and aggressively interdict the Illuminate advance. Cross-Ministry defense projections indicate that preventing this force from reaching Super Earth is not possible. All 3 planets will fall. The Helldivers must inflict as much damage to the enemy fleet as possible while Mega City defenses are bolstered. Battle on Super Earth is inevitable.

ALERT: The DSS has taken fire from Illuminate spacecraft. The station remains operational, but Helldivers are advised that the enemy appears to have anti-DSS countermeasures prepared. Continued engagement on Illuminate-targeted planets risks further damage to the station.
Informal Update: In light of the ongoing strategic situation and in order to ensure elite training of the Galaxy's greatest heroes continues uninterrupted, Helldiver training has been relocated from Mars to an undisclosed location.
Overview: Slow the Illuminate advance while inflicting as much damage to the Fleet as possible. Hold Widow's Harbor, Pilen V and New Haven.
Status: SUCCESS (3/3) - Widow's Harbor, Pilen V, and New Haven have fallen to the "Great Host" of the Illuminate. Millions of Helldivers-paragons of valor, fortitude, and unshakable obedience-undaunted by a knowingly unwinnable fight, formed Democracy's first line of defense. Alongside them, countless noble citizens-honored to be granted battlefield deputizations-embodied Super Earth's unwavering spirit in their final moments. The planets, citizens, and vital infrastructure taken by this vile ambush will not be forgotten; nor were these devastating losses in vain. Firstly, this heroic stand impeded the unforeseen Illuminate offensive and, in a testament to our martial superiority, reduced their estimated fleet strength by 21.5%. Additionally, the time secured by their sacrifice has been fully utilized: Mega Cities are now heavily fortified, garrisons reinforced by SEAF battalions recalled from distant sectors. An official mourning period for all fallen will be scheduled by the Ministry of Humanity. In the interim, an ephemeral period of mourning has been granted: and has now concluded. The fight for our Freedom is upon us. There is no fallback. All eyes now turn to Liberty's Heart, as the Helldivers prepare to fight for the very survival of Managed Democracy.
Mars Razed: Mars has been razed by the Illuminate. All Helldiver Training Sites across the planet, where rigorous, thorough, and safe training of the Galaxy's Elite has long occurred, have been destroyed. The expert and seasoned facility PA operators who facilitated the training died defending the planet. Fortunately, Helldiver training has already been relocated to another undisclosed planet. Nevertheless, reinforcement budgets will suffer a short-term reduction by 1.

Operation Defenders of Our Freedom[]

Briefing:

The Illuminate invasion has begun. Landfall is confirmed at multiple sites across Super Earth. Our Mega Cities are under siege. For the first time in more thana century, hostile forces have breached our sovereign homeworld.
The Battle for Super Earth has begun.
The Helldivers must hold Super Earth at all costs. Oppose this invasion with the fullest extent of warranted and vindictive prejudice permitted under galactic law.
Managed Democracy faces its greatest test yet. This battle is anticipated to span multiple Major Orders.
Super Earth's population is concentrated in seven Mega Cities, including our federal capital, Prosperity City. Should all seven fall, Super Earth will be lost. The Illuminate Fleet must be depleted before that can happen.
To erode Illuminate operational capabilities, and weaken overall fleet cohesion, tactical analysis calls for significant enemy losses. The initial strategy is clear: obliterate Illuminate forces.
We fight not just for Freedom, but for the survival of all we hold dear. Together, we will show our would-be oppressors the full might of Managed Democracy.
For Super Earth.

Low Orbit Interdiction: Illuminate spacecraft are firing upon Eagle fighters in Super Earth's orbit. Eagle Rearm Cooldown will be increased by 30 seconds until countermeasures can be developed.
Megacity under attack: The Illuminate have launched an attack on Remembrance.
Megacity under attack: The Illuminate have launched an attack on Equality-on-Sea.
Impact Stabilized: Reinforcement budgets have been returned to normal.
Offensive Shift: Intel indicates the Illuminate have shifted their forces away from Remembrance.
Offensive Shift: Intel indicates the Illuminate have shifted their forces to focus offensive efforts on Eagleopolis.
Megacity Nearing Collapse: Eagleopolis is on the verge of falling to the Illuminate.
Countermeasures Online: Eagle Rearm Cooldown times have been returned to normal.
Breaking News: The M-105 Stalwart stratagem is temporarily available to all Helldivers.
Eagleopolis has fallen: The Great Mall of Super Earth has been reduced to rubble; Congressional Rapids Family Fun Zone is no more.
Overview: Kill 2,500,000,000 Illuminate
Status: SUCCESS (100%) - The initial salvos of the Illuminate invasion of Super Earth have been launched, and the Helldivers have dug in to defend our home: its Mega Cities and its high-class citizens. Waves of Illuminate invaders have been righteously slain, in a valiant, well-coordinated defense. The significant blow to the enemy's surface and airborne detachments has caused a 10% hit to Illuminate Fleet Strength, in addition to their losses from attrition. In this dark hour, innumerable tales of heroic patriotism have arisen. SEAF soldiers, fighting side-by-side with Helldivers, report decisive leadership, impeccable marksmanship, and unhesitating acts of self-sacrifice. Citizens across the galaxy are doing their part, listening to updates of the fighting as they work late to sustain the warfighting effort. But despite the heroism of the Helldivers, no longer do all 7 of our great Mega Cities stand. The Battle for Super Earth is far from over.

Operation Rampart[]

Briefing: Eagleopolis, a venerable stronghold of Managed Democracy since time immemorial, lies in ruins. Its tattered shopping centers stand in warning as to the fate that awaits the rest of Super Earth, should our mission fail. The initial wave of assault is over. The Battle for Super Earth now enters its critical next phase. Illuminate Fleet Strength currently stands at 49%. 6 Mega Cities remain standing. The Helldivers must dig in, alongside their SEAF allies, and continue to fight, day and night, to defend the heart of our Federation. The surviving Mega Cities must be defended at all costs. The Helldivers must deploy to the Mega Cities as Illuminate pressure shifts among them to prevent them from falling. Once they fall, they cannot be reclaimed. Following an exhaustive Military Choice-Making Process, the Helldivers are ordered to execute a sustained campaign of successful operations on Super Earth. Completing the targeted number will result in an additional impact to Illuminate Fleet Strength. This course of action is the brilliant result of thorough analysis of our top strategic minds. The fight ahead is long. Our resolve will be tested. To unleash the flames of Justice and triumph over Tyranny, we must battle through the inferno before us. Endure. Prevail. And avenge Eagleopolis.
Megacity under attack: The Illuminate have launched an attack on Administrative Center 02.
Breaking News: M-105 Stalwart stratagem availability has ended.
Megacity Nearing Collapse: Remembrance is on the verge of falling to the Illuminate.
Megacity Nearing Collapse: Administrative Center 02 is on the verge of falling to the Illuminate.
Situation Dire: Multiple Megacities are on the verge of falling. All Helldivers must rally to their immediate defense.
Emergency Arsenal Augmentation: Shield Generator Relay authorized for use on Super Earth.
Breaking News: As a result of second - and third - order effects, Pelican Extraction times will take 30 seconds longer. in the short term.
Administrative Center 02 has fallen: The hallowed center of our Federal Bureaucracy burns.
Breaking News: The resultant impact to the planetwide defense network means that Orbital Stratagem Cooldowns will be increased by 60 seconds until further notice.
Remembrance has fallen: Remembrance, monument to perseverance, is occupied by the Illuminate. This transgression will not be forgotten, nor forgiven.
Super Defense Protocol Sapphire: Three Megacities have fallen, triggering the activation of the first Super Defense Protocol: costly global defense measures to be used only when Democracy needs them most. Super Defense Protocol Sapphire converts the remaining rainforests into massive tactical airstrips. Eagle Rearm time is decreased by 45 seconds on Super Earth.
Offensive Shift: Intel indicates the Illuminate have shifted their forces to focus offensive efforts on Equality-on-Sea.
Megacity Under Attack: The Illuminate have launched an attack on York Supreme.
Offensive Shift: Intel indicates the Illuminate have shifted their forces away from Equality-on-Sea.
Offensive Shift: Intel indicates the Illuminate have shifted their forces away from York Supreme.
Megacity Under Attack: The Illuminate have launched an attack on Port Mercy.
DSS Nearing Operational Status: Repairs to the DSS are nearly complete. However, materials needed to bring it online are scarce. Bringing the station to operational status in time to affect the Battle for Super Earth will require resources to be liberated from the Automatons. The dismantling of 200,000,000 Automatons is estimated to be sufficient to effect the immediate full repair of the DSS. (Overlapping Major Order)
Offensive Shift: Intel indicates the Illuminate have shifted their forces to focus offensive efforts on York Supreme.
Offensive Shift: Intel indicates the Illuminate have shifted their forces away from Equality-on-Sea.
Overview: Extract from a successful Mission against Illuminate 20,000,000 times
Status: FAILURE (97.5%) - This ultimate test of our resolve continues. Millions have perished: countless votes, dreams, and tax revenue has been cruelly extinguished by the Illuminate scourge. Though the Helldivers fought with unquestioning obedience, overwhelming enemy numbers prevented our heroes from completing the required number of operations. With this brief window of opportunity now forcibly closed, the chance to strike a mighty blow against our invaders has evaded us. Illuminate Fleet Strength is now estimated at 24% of its original operating power. 4 Mega Cities remain standing. Yet the spirit of our soldiers remains unbreakable. Even amidst such devastating sacrifice, Force Sentiment Surveys confirm that unit morale remains at 100%. The end of this conflict approaches. Liberty guide us all.

Operation Reforged Station[]

DSS NEARING OPERATIONAL STATUS: Repairs to the DSS are nearly complete. However, materials needed to bring it online are scarce. Bringing the station to operational status in time to affect the Battle for Super Earth will require resources to be liberated from the Automatons. The dismantling of 200,000,000 Automatons is estimated to be sufficient to effect the immediate full repair of the DSS.
Overview: Secure Automaton scrap metal in order to bring the DSS back online. Kill 200,000,000 Automatons.
Status: SUCCESS (100%) - The Democracy Space Station has been returned to full operational status. It will be deployed to Super Earth immediately. Fleet positioning protocols are in place to defend it from Illuminate attack. The station will also be operating in temporary overdrive, with a new Tactical Action combining the effects of two others: Eagle Blockade.

Operation System Update[]

STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY: A former satellite technician on FORT UNION has successfully developed malware capable of disabling Illuminate technology. Long-range satellites on the planet are rapidly being outfitted to transmit the code to Illuminate spacecraft. Successful transmission could deal significant damage to the Illuminate Fleet.
Overview: Defend Fort Union from the Terminids.
Status: SUCCESS (1/1)
MALWARE TRANSMITTED: Satellites on FORT UNION have successfully transmitted civilian-created malware to the Illuminate Fleet, resulting in the destruction of multiple large spacecraft. The Illuminate Fleet has suffered 5% damage as a result. The unnamed technician who developed the code has been given a field promotion to Command of the 405th Cyberwarfare Detachment.

Operation Do or Die[]

Briefing: The Battle for Super Earth enters its final phase. The survival of Freedom hangs in the balance. For days on end, we have defied annihilation. We have resisted Tyranny. We have demonstrated the unified might of Managed Democracy. The cost has been grievous. Multiple Mega Cities-all of which have stood for thousands and thousands of years have been reduced to rubble. Their ruins are solemn reminders of the real human cost of unprovoked, wanton butchery wielded with abandon by alien superpowers. But these sacrifices have not been for nothing. Tireless Helldiver and SEAF resistance has reduced Illuminate Fleet Strength to 24%. Once depleted, the enemy will no longer have the means to sustain their assault. High Command anticipates an all-out assault to take the final 4 Mega Cities. The Illuminate have spent a century preparing for this invasion; they will hold back nothing. What has come before was the preamble; this is the endgame. Duty. Loyalty. Obedience. The watchwords of the Super Earth Armed Forces. Now, words must become action. The Helldivers have their orders: HOLD SUPER EARTH.
Super Defense Protocol Diamond: The fall of a 4th Mega City has triggered the activation of Super Defense Protocol Diamond. Super Defense Protocol Diamond removes all Collateral Damage Mitigation Procedures. All Helldiver loadouts will be augmented with the Orbital Napalm Barrage stratagem for Super Earth missions.
Impact Stabilized: Orbital Stratagem Cooldown times have been returned to normal.
Defense Holding: The Illuminate have launched a desperate last push upon Equality-On-Sea and Prosperity City, this comes at great cost to their sustained fleet strength. The Helldivers are holding the line. Continue the fight.
Offensive Shift: Intel indicates the Illuminate have shifted their forces to focus offensive efforts on Equality-on-Sea.
Megacity Status Report: The coordinated defensive efforts at Equality-on-Sea have pushed the Illuminate to the edges of the city limits. While they continue to attempt to gain a new foothold within the city, the defensive positions by SEAF and Helldiver forces is taking an extra toll on the Illuminate Fleet Strength.
Megacity Under Attack: The Illuminate have launched an attack on Super Earth's Capital: Prosperity City.
Defense Holding: The Illuminate have launched a desperate last push upon Equality-On-Sea and Prosperity City, this comes at great cost to their sustained fleet strength. The Helldivers are holding the line. Continue the fight.
Defense Holding: The coordinated defensive efforts at Equality-on-Sea have pushed the Illuminate to the edges of the city limits. While they continue to attempt to gain a new foothold within the city, the defensive positions by SEAF and Helldiver forces is taking an extra toll on the Illuminate Fleet Strength.
Offensive Shift: Intel indicates the Illuminate have shifted their forces to focus offensive efforts on Prosperity City.
President KIA: The President of Super Earth has been killed in action by the Illuminate during the siege of Prosperity City. The President died heroically, defending the Presidential Security bunker with only a pistol against waves of Illuminate foes. Presidential authority has been placed in the Minister of Defense.
Illuminate nearing defeat: The Illuminate are taking heavy losses. Intel reports their Fleet Strength is rapidly dwindling. They will soon be forced to abandon the assault. These are the battle's final hours. The enemy will push with the entirety of their strength. Hold the line.

Status: SUCCESS (1/1) - The Illuminate have retreated from Super Earth battlespace. The Heart of Democracy has been defended. The Battle of Super Earth is won. The devastation wrought upon our home is immense. Only two Mega Cities remain standing: Prosperity City and Equality-on-Sea. The remainder have been vacated by the enemy, having suffered catastrophic damage at their hands. Across the Federation, approval for impromptu celebrations in the streets has been issued. C-01 permits approval allowances have been quintupled, though processing delays may occur following the loss of ADMINCEN 02. All know the endurance of Freedom is thanks to the innumerable sacrifices of the Helldivers, and the SEAF soldiers fighting by their side. Awards for valor for SEAF veterans are being processed. Remaining Illuminate forces were last observed making FTL jumps from Super Earth orbit. The enemy has also vacated New Haven, Pilen V and Widow's Harbor, burning the surface of those planets as they fled. No stations detect Illuminate forces—the enemy has gone into hiding. They will be found. After days of nonstop fighting, Super Earth stands. The mettle of Managed Democracy has been tested; the will of the people has overcome the enemy. The Helldivers have achieved victory. A full recap of the Battle for Super Earth follows this message.

BATTLE FOR SUPER EARTH—SUMMARY
PHASE 1—DAYS 1-3
The attack on Super Earth began with a powerful assault on Eagleopolis, combined with a simultaneous orbital interdiction of Eagle fighters. On day 2, the Illuminate assaulted Remembrance, then Equality-on-Sea, spreading the attack across Sectors 2, 5, and 6. Helldivers deployed to defend all 3 Mega Cities, saving many lives as they fought side-by-side with SEAF defense forces. Eagleopolis was the first Mega City to fall. However, Helldivers dealt significant damage to the enemy invading force, accomplishing the first Major Order and reducing Fleet Strength to 60% by the end of the initial attack phase.
PHASE 2—DAYS 4-8
Administrative Center 02 was the 4th Mega City to be hit. SEAF and Helldiver forces were spread thin. Administrative Center 02 and Remembrance fell. High Command activated Super Defense Protocol Sapphire, converting remaining rainforests into tactical airstrips to support Eagle strikes planetwide.
York Supreme and Port Mercy then came under attack, leaving only Prosperity City unassaulted. The Helldivers were notified that the DSS was nearing repair, and a fraction of Helldivers redeployed to the Automaton front to enable its swift return to operational status.
This phase ended with the close failure of the second Major Order. Multiple Mega Cities stood on the brink of collapse.

PHASE 3—DAYS 9-12
Ammunition and reinforcement shortages hampered Helldiver resistance. Port Mercy fell. York Supreme fell shortly after. But Helldiver forces fighting the Automatons successfully enabled the re-activation of the Democracy Space Station. The DSS immediately deployed to Super Earth, relieving supply issues and launching planetwide Eagle bombardments.
Reduced to 10% of their initial Fleet Strength, the Illuminate launched a desperate assault on Prosperity City, the capital of the Federation.
Exhausted Helldivers and SEAF forces rallied together to make their final stand.
On the 11th day of battle, the sun rose on Super Earth. Prosperity City and Equality-on-Sea—the city that had held since the first hours of the battle—had broken the Illuminate Fleet. The Battle for Super Earth was won.

New President Elected: A new President of Super Earth has been sworn in following a landslide victory in a Managed Election.

Operation Steel Quarry[]

Briefing: Distress calls have been raised from multiple planets. Automaton invasion ships have landed, disrupting ongoing merriment and sanctioned frivolity in the wake of our great victory. The enemy has been evidently waiting for the outcome of the assault, poised to strike while our forces are weakened by the Illuminate invasion. Outer defenses are lightly manned. The Helldivers must respond immediately to this barbaric assault. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Science has begun reverse-engineering Illuminate wreckage in order to defeat their cloaking mechanisms. The enemy will not remain hidden for long. There is no rest for the valiant. The only fireworks for the Helldivers will be the ones they deploy on the battlefield.
Overview: Defend against the opportunistic and barbaric Automaton assault. Defend against 5 attacks from The Automatons
Commemorative Cape in-progress: A commemorative cape, designed to honor the service and victory of those who fought to defend Super Earth against the Illuminate invasion, has entered production. It will be delivered in the coming weeks.

Status: SUCCESS (5/5) - Thanks to the Helldivers’ swift and decisive response, the Automatons' opportunistic assault has been curtailed. The citizens of these planets suffered the unjust interruption of their right to celebrate the recent defense of Super Earth. Extensions to Merrymaking Permits have been issued to the survivors. For all other citizens, the period of sanctioned joy has officially concluded; spot checks will ensure confectionery consumption during standard work shifts is kept within authorized levels. Reconstruction efforts across Super Earth have begun. Wreckage and viscera are being cleared by hardworking groups of fortunate citizens selected for the honor of restoring Super Earth to glory. Re-seeding efforts have begun on Widow’s Harbor, Pilen V, New Haven, and Mars. In time, their surfaces will be healed. That the Automatons would strike when Liberty is weakest comes as no surprise. But even after a galaxy-shaping conflict, the martial obedience of the Helldivers shows no signs of fatigue.

June 2025[]

Operation Deep Cleaning[]

Briefing: The first scattered dregs of the cowardly Illuminate invasion force have been located. These fugitive militants have been traced to several outlying systems, including previous combat zones already ravaged by the Illuminate. The Ministry of Science is to be commended for locating these war criminals. Through analysis of Illuminate wreckage—copiously salvaged from our Mega Cities—they have identified that the enemy’s cloaking mechanisms used Dark Fluid to bend light around their smaller spacecrafts. By identifying the resulting gravitational distortions, analysts have identified Illuminate forces hiding on multiple planets. Orbital reconnaissance indicates expedited fleet reconstruction efforts, indicating these sites may have been pre-staged by the enemy in the event their invasion of Super Earth failed, as it did, catastrophically. The Helldivers are ordered to liberate all identified hideouts. Intel believes there are more Illuminate planets yet to be identified. The liberation of these sites could lead to the others.
Overview: Liberate the identified Illuminate hideouts to root out the enemy and help find where else they are hiding. Liberate Mog, Hydrobius, Haldus and Bellatrix

Status: FAILURE (2/4) - The remnant Illuminate forces have evaded Justice. Some of their remote bases endure. Enemy resistance was unexpectedly high. The Illuminate appear to have abandoned their assault of Super Earth once it became untenable, but with significant forces held in reserve. The Ministry of Intelligence believes there are more bases yet to be identified. Our citizens cannot sleep soundly until these clandestine militant fugitives are destroyed. The unprovoked Illuminate assault on Super Earth will never be forgotten. Justice for the Illuminate atrocities has not been averted-merely postponed.

Operation Pest Control[]

Briefing: Massive Terminid outbreaks have erupted simultaneously across multiple Super Earth cities. This unprecedented assault of Fascism into highly-populated areas puts millions of citizens in grave danger. SEAF urban garrisons on these planets are operating at significantly reduced capacity. Only skeleton forces remain, the rest having been withdrawn to aid the defense of Super Earth. They are being overrun. The Helldivers must respond immediately. Illuminate pursuit operations must be temporarily suspended. Repel the Terminid invasion from our cities.
Satellites Sabotaged: A deep-space satellite near Super Earth has failed. The Illuminate appear to have planted interference devices during the Battle for Super Earth. A number of planets in close proximity to Illuminate-occupied planets are no longer observable. Communication has been cut off, and FTL travel to them is impossible. Analysts assess the likelihood of anti-Democratic activity on those planets to be Very High. A task force is actively working to restore system integrity.
Overview: Repel the massive Terminid invasion from our highly-populated planets. Hold Crucible, Alta V, Volterra, Inari and Caramoor.

Status: SUCCESS (5/5) - The Helldivers have successfully repelled the Terminid assault, securing all five designated urban centers. Though a vital victory, it came at a grievous cost. City skylines are scarred. Foundational infrastructure lies in ruins. Novel Terminid crust-burrowing behavior raises many questions. The peace of mind of the Federation's urban inhabitants is irrevocably damaged. The threat of Terminid infestation of other cities, and the subsequent indiscriminate massacre by Fascist insects, looms large. SEAF garrisons have begun cleanup and decontamination operations, as citizens return to their damaged homes. All collected insectoid biomass will be put towards E-710 reserves and agricultural protein rations for displaced citizens. As the enemy adapts, so shall the Helldivers. This unprovoked escalation into our highly populated centers will demand a proportionate, measured, and decisive response.

Operation Squid Eviction[]

Briefing: The Super Earth Satellite Observation Network has regained operability, rectifying earlier Illuminate sabotage. This restored galactic oversight has revealed new acts of war across multiple Federation planets. The Illuminate fugitives have not merely occupied our cities: they have twisted them into totalitarian strongholds. Comparative topography confirms preliminary intel: our metropolises appear to have undergone unsanctioned re-engineering. The fate of the millions trapped within these altered cityscapes is unknown. Their conversion into hostile biological assets is probable: they are considered compromised until proven otherwise. Helldivers: You are to reclaim these cities for Super Earth. Systematically dismantle all non-compliant xeno-structures. Extract any uncorrupted civilian survivors. And eradicate all hostile elements to prevent their resurgence from these new lairs. The success of this vital mission rests entirely on your shoulders.
Overview: Reclaim the planets whose cities have been twisted by the Illuminate: Alairt III and Alamak VII

Status: FAILURE (1/2) - The Helldivers' tenacious attempt to reclaim our corrupted cities has failed. The cost of this failure is grievous. An unfathomable number of citizens have been rendered into Voteless monstrosities. Intelligence from dismantled xeno-structures affirms: the Illuminate are attempting to re-establish their former empire, using our rightfully-owned worlds as its foundation. Recovered Illuminate materiel stockpiles confirm the elevated risk of an Illuminate resurgence. Even now, they are likely twisting our holdings into even more terrible domains of their totalitarian cult. Analysts expect the renegade xenophobic aggressors will soon target other isolated worlds, especially those demonstrating lower levels of overt patriotism. In response, the Ministry of Unity has today bolstered the Federal Pre-Dissidence Program. Extra-vigilant citizens will be awarded CCS score boosts for each report of subversive activity, with rewards multiplied upon successful verification of Pre-Dissidence. The Illuminate seek to rebuild their empire: they likely anticipate success. Though this battle was lost, the Helldivers will ensure their ambition, and their structures, will be ground into dust.

Operation Debt Collector []

Briefing: The monumental effort to rebuild Super Earth is underway. A full damage assessment has concluded, exhaustively detailing the incalculable wounds inflicted upon our sovereign homeworld—and their monetary cost, adjusted for inflation. Pursuant to intergalactic law, substantial war reparations are now owed by the Illuminate. The allocated period for redress has elapsed. Our hand is forced. To advance our reconstruction, and secure a brighter future for all citizens, Super Earth will now collect what is owed through compulsory asset forfeiture. Helldivers: you are to execute 290,000,000 arrogant Illuminate fugitives. Analysts calculate this will be commensurate with the reparations owed, delivering sufficient technology, materiel, and Justice. Furthermore, a tribunal of trusted citizen servants has designated the Terminids as abettors bearing secondary liability. Helldivers will cull 2,900,000,000 of the mindless insects, harvesting E-710 as the means of restitution. The galaxy bore witness to the price of attacking Freedom. Now it shall know its cost, too.
Strategic Opportunity: Long-distance surveys of currently-infested Terminid planets has identified larger-than-usual free E-710 quantities in the upper geological strata. Liberating these planets would allow acquisition of these E-710 reservoirs, reducing the required kill count for the current Major Order by 1,000,000,000 Terminids for each Terminid planet liberated.
Overview: Execute Illuminate fugitives and cull Terminid abettors to collect overdue war reparations. Kill 290,000,000 Illuminate. Kill 2,900,000,000 Terminids.

Status: SUCCESS (100% + 100%) - The Helldivers have successfully collected the mandated war restitution. Ministry of Prosperity analysts report that the lawfully procured E-710 and Illuminate materiel has delivered a pronounced fiscal benefit, accelerating many of Super Earth's rebuilding projects. For example, on New Haven a world scarred by the cowardly retreat of the Illuminate invasion force-advanced atmospheric re-seeding operations have commenced. The Ministry of Science has confirmed that deployed algae cultures are successfully neutralizing residual ash, considered the crucial first step in restoring the planet to full habitability. This victory over our hostile debtors serves both our reconstruction, and Justice itself. And notably: it is only the first installment. The full debt will be collected with interest-until every wrong is righted and every enemy account is closed, permanently.

Operation Jet Crusade[]

Briefing: ALERT: A large-scale, coordinated Automaton offensive has launched without warning. Forward orbital observation posts confirm the rebuilt Jet Brigade is the vanguard of this assault. Unconfirmed reports indicate these formidable adversaries may exhibit new capabilities. Helldivers: deploy to all systems under attack. Counter the offensive. Defend all affected planets, and prevent further territorial losses. Engage this high-risk threat with maximum aggression. Assess and neutralize any and all new tactical augmentations. In an assault undoubtedly intended to deny our citizens the reconstruction of their destroyed homes, this unprovoked assault further evidences the enemy’s hardwired cowardice. It is a testament to their reliance on socialist deceit, rather than the true and righteous martial strength found only in a free and volunteer fighting force. The intelligence gathered from these first encounters will be critical, and will ensure the Helldivers contain and punish this incursion with corresponding tenacity.
Patriotic Announcement: High Command has commissioned a special uniform item for all Helldivers, in recognition of their unyielding efforts to ensure the never-ending prosperity of Super Earth. A new cape will soon be available fleetwide. (Pillars of Freedom Cape unlocked)
Threat Analysis Update: The Automaton offensive continues. Field reports corroborate earlier intelligence: the rebuilt Jet Brigade have mastered propulsion of their heavy units. The enemy aims to stretch our defensive perimeter to its breaking point. Thin their ranks, deny their unconventional tactics, and turn this enemy back into the scrap they came from.
Force Augmentation: To better counter the Jet Brigade’s newest capabilities, High Command has authorized the AIRBURST ROCKET LAUNCHER to be made available fleetwide for the next 24 hours.
Overview: Defend against the unprovoked Automaton assault, led by an improved Jet Brigade. Defend against 4 attacks from The Automatons

Status: SUCCESS (4/4) - The latest Automaton offensive has been decisively repelled by the Helldivers. The immediate threat posed by the newly-augmented Jet Brigade has been contained, and their cowardly surprise attack has utterly failed. High Command commends the heroes of Curia. Their valor and unwavering obedience in the initial, brutal engagements broke the strength of the assault. Subsequent enemy resistance on Borea was rendered largely ineffective against the might of our forces. The resurgent Jet Brigade has been defeated, for now. But it is only a matter of time before they are rebuilt. So long as the Automatons retain their stolen planets, our citizens will continue to be threatened.

July 2025[]

Operation Pillar of Dawn[]

Briefing: To meet popular demand and projected force requirements for total galactic security, the Federation has passed the Freedom to Serve Act, funded by a temporary Planetary Defense Gratitude Tax. Funds have been allocated to greatly expand the Super Destroyer Fleet, thereby increasing the size of the active Helldiver force. In accordance, a mandatory volunteer recruitment drive has now commenced in population centers, schools, and veterans' hospitals. High Command has therefore authorized construction of a new, state-of-the-art Helldiver training facility on ZEGEMA PARADISE. This facility will offer the exact same best-in-class elite training that has effectively and safely trained our Helldivers for decades. A critical need for this endeavor is the acquisition of sufficient live-fire training assets. Helldivers:liberate the specified Terminid planets to enable follow-on teams to capture fully-grown specimens from those worlds, at a 67% lower casualty rate than would be otherwise expected. Additionally, breeding programs require the acquisition of 50,000,000 Terminid Samples, to safely raise subsequent generations of Terminids for use in safe future training. The construction of a new and exactly the same training facility to replace the tragic loss of the Mars site will ensure the Helldivers remain the most elite fighting force in galactic history, now and always.
Overview: Liberate Gar Haren and Gatria, and successfully extract with 50,000,000 Common samples.

Status: SUCCESS (2/2 + 100%) - All live-fire assets for the new Helldiver training facility have been acquired. Subsequent Terminid capture operations concluded with commendably low casualties. These accomplishments ensure the Helldivers' peerless martial standards will be upheld by those set to bolster their ranks, upon completion of their rigorous training. Construction of the new facility-the anvil upon which our continuing Freedom will be forged-is proceeding on schedule. Once complete, the site will replicate the elite curriculum that sculpts each Helldiver and, therefore, is vital to Super Earth's unquestionable strength. This latest victory has inspired an overswell of patriotism. Citizens are gladly flocking to participate in the legally-mandated volunteer recruitment drive, which has now also rolled out across motivational seminars, weight loss clubs, post-credit scenes for blockbuster films, cereal boxes, and summer camps. The corresponding expansion of the Super Destroyer fleet is also progressing as planned. Once crewed by our new generation of heroes, the resulting armada shall form an unbreakable shield for the Federation, securing a brighter, more prosperous future for all.

Operation Ashes of Remembrance[]

Briefing: The rebuilding of Super Earth continues: Bigger. Stronger. And Freer. Soon, a new monument to our indomitable spirit will rise: Remembrance—destroyed during the completely failed Illuminate invasion of Super Earth—will be the first of our fallen Mega Cities to be rebuilt, as selected by the Ministry of Prosperity. With greater fortification, greater security, and greater opportunities, this noble endeavor will be funded by the final balance of war restitution owed by the Illuminate, and by their formally-recognized Terminid abettors. Ongoing offensives by these same inhuman miscreants threaten yet more harm against innocent civilians, necessitating a Helldiver counteroffensive to reclaim our worlds and seize the required assets. Therefore, the Helldivers must hold all designated planets, and complete the required number of operations. This project is the first step towards restoring the noble capital planet of our Federation to its rightful state of glory.
Operational Alert: Resource needs for the reconstruction of Remembrance appear difficult to reach. High Command has reached a deal with AM Defense to repurpose steel & concrete reserves on Achernar Secundus (previously allocated to colony housing) to Remembrance, lowering the required operations for the current Order by 50%. The surge in transportation on Achernar Secundus has precipitated a Terminid attack. If the planet is lost, the resources will be as well.
Overview: Hold all designated planets and complete the required number of operations, in order to facilitate the reconstruction of Remembrance. Hold Erata Prime, Veld, Slif, Valmox and New Stockholm. Complete an Operation on MEDIUM or higher 5,000,000 times.

Status: SUCCESS (5/5 + 100%) - The first of many steps toward healing our noble capital planet, and the broken hearts of all citizens, is complete. The Helldivers have triumphed, and have secured the foundation upon which the great city of Remembrance will be reborn. Particular commendation is due to those brave Helldivers who fought to defend Afoyay Bay and Erata Prime. Simultaneous, separate assaults by the Illuminate and Terminids demanded a remarkable display of coordinated strength, tactical superiority, and overwhelming firepower. The compulsory and just collection of war restitution, in the form of enemy materiel and resources, has concluded. With territory reclaimed, citizens rescued, and enemy assets seized as final restitution, reconstruction of Remembrance has begun. The ruins are being cleared. And to demarkate the Mega Cities glorious rebirth, a new and triumphant name will be decided for the Mega City following a well-Managed Democratic name selection process. Through this victory, we strengthen our future. Super Earth won’t merely be restored to its rightful state of glory—it will be improved upon. This is the unyielding promise of Managed Democracy.

Operation Drydock Lockout[]

Briefing:

ALERT
Multiple simultaneous Automatons assaults have been detected on planets with highly-populated Super Earth cities.
INTEL
MININT analysis reports with a high degree of confidence that the strategic objective of this invasion is to take control of key Democracy Space Station facilities:
1. The Deep Mantle Forge Complex on Claorell
2. The DSS Logistics Hub on Tarsh
3. The original DSS Construction Site on Gaellivare
It is evident the enemy intends to destabilize the capacity of the highly-effective DSS, and possibly turn our facilities to their own socialist aims. Enemy troop movements indicate this is only the first of several planned waves of attack. Additional invasions are anticipated. MININT analysis also reports with an extremely high degree of confidence that the Automatons also intend to wantonly murder as many innocent civilians as possible.
ORDER
The Helldivers are ordered to immediately report to the defense of all assaulted planets. Prevent the capture of our cities and bloodthirsty violence against our civilians. Hold the key DSS facilities at all costs.

Strategic Opportunity: MINDEF Cyberwarfare has identified a critical vulnerability in the Automaton network. Specialists on Oasis are actively deconstructing firewall bypass nodes at over 120 WPM—but they need more time. And the Illuminate have just launched an invasion of the planet. If the Helldivers can repel the Illuminate assault, the cyber specialists may be able to secure intel of high value against the current Automaton invasion.
Overview: Hold Claorell, Gaellivare and Tarsh.

Status: FAILURE (2/3) - Super Earth cities lie in ruins. Millions of innocent families are sheltered in refugee camps. The Automaton invasion has reaped a heavy toll. Worst of all, the DSS facility on CLAORELL is in the socialist actuators of the enemy. Data extraction from captured Automaton drives list a second motivation for the assault: vengeance for the destroyed Jet Brigade Factories on Chort Bay. This curious detail likely evidences continued Automaton efforts to programmatically replicate human emotions, which they lack any capacity to truly feel, as has been proven beyond doubt. This travesty will not go unanswered. The Helldivers, buoyed by the true and inimitable desire for revenge that burns in the heart of every true patriot, will reclaim our stolen cities and territory, and test the limits of the Automatons' capacity to simulate terror, agony, and regret.

Operation Culling Nightmares[]

Briefing: The relentless assault on Managed Democracy is taking its toll on our citizens' sense of well-being. The images of our cities in flames, and butchery of innocent citizens, broadcast on all news channels, are impossible to forget. Surveys indicate that citizens fears of invasion, disenfranchisement, and dismemberment of loved ones is at an all-time high. This state of affairs must be corrected. That is why the Super Earth Government has ordered the construction of Maximum Security Cities. With no expense spared for surveillance and detection of dissidents, these cities will be ironclad bastions of Freedom. Ground has already been broken for the first three pilot Cities: Fort Union, Fort Sanctuary and Emeria. Additionally, a public relations campaign is being launched to remind our citizens that they are protected by the Galaxy's greatest fighting force. In support, the Helldivers are ordered to kill the enemies of Freedom that arise most frequently in citizen nightmares (list to follow). This mission is of utmost importance. It is imperative that our citizens' faith in the ability of Super Earth to protect them remains unshakeable.
Arsenal Augmentation: The just decimation of the Voteless Fleshmobs by the Helldivers has inspired a boost in citizen War Bond purchases. High Command has authorized the temporary addition of the Recoilless Rifle Stratagem to all Helldiver loadouts for the next 24 hours.
Remembrance Name Decided: The Super Earth Mega City of Remembrance, tragically destroyed by the Illuminate during the Battle for Super Earth, is being rebuilt. Following a Democratically Managed voting process, the new Mega City has been officially named Gun. This patriotic and glorious appellation will ensure that Remembrance will never be forgotten.
Arsenal Augmentation: Righteous and furious extermination of Terminid Shriekers by the Helldivers has spurred our citizens to new heights of patriotic generosity. As a result, High Command has authorized the temporary addition of the Autocannon Stratagem to all Helldiver loadouts for the next 24 hours.
Strategic Opportunity Seized: The Helldivers have successfully exterminated 5,000,000 Spore Burst Warriors on Fori Prime through effective employment of the Stalwart. A spike in citizen donations to the War Fund has made possible the short-term addition of the Orbital Railcannon Strike Stratagem to all Helldiver arsenals for the remainder of the current order.
Arsenal Augmentation: Righteous and furious extermination of Terminid Impalers by the Helldivers has spurred our citizens to new heights of patriotic generosity. As a result, High Command has authorized the temporary addition of the HMG Emplacement Stratagem to all Helldiver loadouts for the next 24 hours.
Major Order Adjustment: Patriotic footage generated by the Helldivers thus far has had a greater-than-expected impact on citizen inspiration, evidently due to the tactical enthusiasm on display. Innovative Leviathan hunting techniques have had a particularly outsized effect. Consequently, High Command has lowered the required Leviathan kill count by 50%, and authorized deployment of the Expendable Anti-Tank Stratagem to facilitate efforts to eliminate this deadly airborne enemy.
Arsenal Augmentation: The just decimation of the deadly airborne Leviathans by the Helldivers has inspired a boost in citizen War Bond purchases. High Command has authorized the temporary addition of the EXO-49 Emancipator Exosuit Stratagem to all Helldiver loadouts for the next 8 hours.
Overview: Kill the designated number of each of the enemies that most frequently plague our citizens' nightmares. Kill 20,000,000 Shriekers, 12,500,000 Impalers, 6,250,000 Factory Striders, 7,500,000 Fleshmobs and 3,750,000 Leviathans.

Status: SUCCESS (100% + 100% + 100% + 100% + 100%) - Vigorous, spirited efforts by the Helldivers to generate patriotic war footage for our citizens has had the desired effect. Their acts of valor are now being broadcast to all workplace and home televisions, showcasing the inspiring and visceral destruction of our enemies inflicted by the Helldivers every day. With citizen nightmare incidences at a 6-month low, construction has begun in earnest on three Maximum Security Cities: New Yearning City on the planet Fort Sanctuary. New Aspiration City on the planet Emeria. New Hope City on the planet Fort Union. These cities have been designed by the Federation's preeminent security experts to be impregnable to dissidence and Tyranny: high-definition facial recognition cameras pre-installed in every block and building, increased foot and drone patrols, and dedicated surveillance satellites are just a few of the state-of-the-art safety features built into these fortresses of Democracy. Applications for residency have skyrocketed, buoyed by the inspired feats of the Helldivers. Applicants will be rigorously scanned: thorough background checks will ensure every resident is as patriotic and vigilant against dissidence as possible. Thanks to the Helldivers, our citizens are once more reassured that their lives, livelihoods, and way of life is more secure than ever.

Minor Order: Impaler Rampage[]

IMPALER RAMPAGE: Significantly higher Impaler numbers have been observed on FORI PRIME.
Overview: Exterminate Spore Burst Warriors using the designated weaponry to further boost citizen patriotic fervor. Kill 5,000,000 Unknown Terminids using the Stalwart on Fori Prime
Status: SUCCESS (100%) - The Helldivers have successfully exterminated 5,000,000 Spore Burst Warriors on Fori Prime through effective employment of the Stalwart. A spike in citizen donations to the War Fund has made possible the short-term addition of the Orbital Railcannon Strike Stratagem to all Helldiver arsenals for the remainder of the current order.

Operation Gloom Piercer[]

Briefing: In close collaboration with the Factory Hub on Achernar Secundus—whose civilian workers number in the millions— Xenoentomology Centre scientists on Turing are on the verge of a breakthrough: New Alcubiere Drive shielding technology could lead to a new era of Gloom exploration. Scientific Details: Experimentation has revealed that Gloom spores coat FTL drive components, fusing to them at high temperatures and causing catastrophic meltdowns. A new synthetic polymer coating, using protein structures derived from Terminid exoskeletons, has shown promise in disrupting Gloom spore surface cohesion. End Scientific Details. Spore Burst Terminids originating from FORI PRIME have spread outside the Gloom, a first for this strain. While this development is concerning, it also presents an opportunity. Biological samples of Terminids from within the Gloom could be the final boost needed to mass-synthesize effective Gloom shielding polymers. The Helldivers are ordered to collect 30,000,000 Rare Terminid Samples, particularly those in the Jin Xi sectors. Additionally, they must hold Turing and Achernar Secundus, protecting our brilliant scientists and their vital engineers.
Overview: Collect Terminid samples and hold key scientific facilities to allow development of Gloom-resistant ship shielding. Hold Turing and Achernar Secundus. Successfully extract with 30,000,000 Rare Samples in the Jin Xi Sector
SPORE BURST SCAVENGER RAMPAGE: Significantly increased levels of Spore Burst Scavengers have been reported on ACAMAR IV.
SPORE BURST SCAVENGER RAMPAGE: Significantly increased levels of Spore Burst Scavengers have been reported on CRIMSICA.
SPORE BURST SCAVENGER RAMPAGE: Significantly increased levels of Spore Burst Scavengers have been reported on GAR HAREN.
SPORE BURST SCAVENGER RAMPAGE: Significantly increased levels of Spore Burst Scavengers have been reported on ACHERNAR SECUNDUS.
SPORE BURST SCAVENGER RAMPAGE: Significantly increased levels of Spore Burst Scavengers have been reported on TURING.

Status: SUCCESS (2/2 + 100%) - Thanks to the security and Terminid tissue provided by the Helldivers, the Center of Science has successfully designed a process by which to mass-produce Gloom-resistent polymer coating. Existing military spacecraft will begin rotating out of commission to retrofit them with Gloom-resistant coating. Soon, extended expeditions into the depths of the Gloom will be possible. Scientific expeditionary teams are being fielded, primarily with junior and intern scientists who are eager to be the first to explore the unknown depths of the Terminid spore cloud. The assault of the Spore Burst Strain underscores the ongoing threat presented by the Gloom. Tyranny cannot be allowed to fester within, occluded from the watchful eye of Super Earth. Soon, its depths will be revealed, and whatever threats are found within will be destroyed.

August 2025[]

Operation Trooper Deatomization[]

Briefing: The first residents are beginning to populate the three Maximum Security Cities: (MSCs) New Hope City, New Aspiration City, and New Yearning City, on the planets Fort Union, Emeria, and Fort Sanctuary, respectively. As these trailblazing models of citizenship establish their families in these well-guarded metropolises, it is more important than ever that no agents of Tyranny mar the momentous proceedings. While New Hope City and New Yearning City are far from enemy forces, citizens arriving to New Aspiration City on Emeria cannot ignore the Automatons menacing their neighboring sector. The Automatons, no doubt, seek to intimidate our citizenry and derail the success of the MSC Project through manipulation of public perception. The Helldivers are ordered to clear the Nanos Sector of all Automaton belligerents, thereby establishing a secure buffer zone for New Aspiration City. Additionally, in order to prove to the Automatons—and the Federation—that their brutish scare tactics are ineffective, the Helldivers are ordered to destroy the designated number of Automaton Conscripts with the Railcannon Stratagem. Show no quarter to the Automaton thugs. The Federation of Super Earth will not be intimidated by robots
New Strategic Opportunity: Intercepted Automaton messages have identified a secure database on CHARBAL-VII. This presents a rare opportunity to discover enemy plans; if captured, it could provide critical data on upcoming enemy troop movements.
Automaton Secure Data Moved: The Automatons appear to have discovered our attempts to liberate the secure database on Charbal-VII. Intel reports the database has been shut down, with all secret data moved off-planet. Liberating the planet is no longer expected to provide a significant benefit to military intelligence.
ARSENAL BOOST: High Command has authorized high-volume use of the Orbital Railcannon Stratagem in the Nanos Sector. For operations in that sector, the mandated waiting period between salvos has been lowered by 150 seconds for the next 96 hours.
AUTOMATON SECURE DATA MOVED: The Automatons appear to have discovered our attempts to liberate the secure database on CHARBAL-VII. Intel reports the database has been shut down, with all secret data moved off-planet. Liberating the planet is no longer expected to provide a significant benefit to military intelligence.
ARSENAL AUGMENTATION: High Command has authorized fleetwide use of the Orbital Railcannon Stratagem with reduced waiting period between calldowns in the Andromeda Sector for the next 42 hours.
Overview: Liberate the Nanos Sector, and destroy Automaton Conscripts with the Railcannon Stratagem to further secure New Aspiration City. Liberate Duma Tyr, Julheim, Dolph and Bekvam III. Kill 2,500,000 Troopers using the ORBITAL RAILCANNON STRIKE

Status: SUCCESS (4/4 + 100%) - The Nanos Sector has been liberated, and a clear message has been sent to the Automatons in a powerful show of force. The overwhelming firepower of Freedom has been utilized to great effect: the citizens of New Aspiration City on Emeria are safe. And though Automatons are incapable of emotion, intel indicates with a high degree of confidence that fear of death simulations have greatly increased in frequency and verisimilitude. Population of the Maximum Security Cities has now begun in earnest. The streets bustle with safe families, more free of fear from dissidents than anywhere else in the Federation. Multi-angle, X-ray & infrared equipped, high-resolution security footage captures evidence of their prosperous lives beyond any doubt. Soon, the cities will be fully populated. This project is merely the beginning of the MSC Project. Identification of future sites is underway, as are plans to retrofit current cities with some of these security upgrades. A bright and more secure future awaits all our citizens, thanks to the Helldivers.

Operation Lost World[]

Briefing: The citizens of Super Earth have endured over a year of war, initiated and perpetuated by the enemies of Freedom. And while their resolve is firm, they must be afforded some relief. Diversion is demanded and deserved. Accordingly, the Super Earth Government has authorized the construction of Tyranny Park 2, a massive recreational and education facility showcasing the most dire threats posed to Managed Democracy. The tragic sabotage of the first Tyranny Park and vicious massacre of its staff and a small number of brave citizens has not been forgotten. Rather, the lessons learned from its vivid demise have been integrated into this new facility, which will be safer, larger, and have significantly greater merchandising potential. The rebirth of Tyranny Park - bigger, stronger, and better than ever will prove to our enemies and our citizens a known truth: Freedom never backs down. Helldiver aid is needed for this important endeavor. Your orders: Liberate BORE ROCK to secure the Tyranny Park 2 construction site; collect all required samples to populate this grand and highly controlled park; and cull all designated Titan-Class Terminids, enabling xenozoologists to retrieve their eggs with markedly reduced personnel losses. The success of this project-the creation of a safe and fun venue for family-friendly Terminid vivisection-begins with you.
Arsenal Augmentation: High Command has authorized fleetwide availability of the Fast Recon Vehicle (FRV) Stratagem for the duration of the current Major Order. Helldiver usage of FRVs will contribute diagnostic telemetry, contributing to greatly enhanced safety for Tyranny Park 2’s self-guided off-road expeditions.
Park Planning Commission Notice: In light of the Helldivers' recent Charger egg procurement efforts, the Tyranny Park Planning Commission has unanimously decided to diversify Tyranny Park 2's Charger exhibits. For this purpose, the Helldivers' target Charger numbers are considered met.
Overview: Liberate the designated planet -- Bore Rock -- collect all required samples -- 40,000,000 Common, 15,000,000 Rare, all from Tyranid occupied worlds -- and eliminate the designated Terminids -- 5,000,000 Chargers, 2,000,000 Impalers, 1,500,000 Bile Titans -- to enable the construction of Tyranny Park 2.

Status: SUCCESS (1/1 + 100% + 100% + 99.05%* + 100% + 100%) - Thanks to the peerless valor of the Helldivers, and their steadfast dedication to top-tier edutainment, the promise and prosperity of Tyranny Park 2 can now be realized. With BORE ROCK secured, all necessary biological assets acquired, and all designated Titan-Class threats pacified, construction will commence immediately. Consumer demand is exceptionally high-a testament to patriotic consumer confidence. Inspiringly, multiple corporate sponsors have pledged funding for a water feature memorial for those lost in the Tyranny Park (1) tragedy. Pioneering new safety measures have been integrated into Tyranny Park 2. Deep subterranean scanning will secure the subsurface, all backup generators are themselves equipped with backups, and all patrons will be granted personal defense weapons for the duration of their visit. Other exciting new features include youth tours that culminate in age-appropriate group retribution against restrained Terminid Scavengers. With the construction of Tyranny Park 2, our citizens will find much-needed distraction from the horrors of war.

STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY: Crimsica Liberation[]

Briefing: The new Helldiver Training Center on Zegema Paradise is now fully operational, at greater capacity than the former Martian facility. However, the increased throughput means the rate of Helldivers entering the force now exceeds that of Helldivers exiting the force, leading to a surplus of in-stasis units. To balance these rates, and increase the strength of the Helldiver force, the SE Government has authorized a historic expansion of the Super Destroyer Fleet. This expansion increases galactic E-710 requirements. The Helldivers are ordered to liberate CRIMSICA to enable the establishment of a new E-710 farm there, where Terminids will be securely raised to provide sustainable, renewable access to this key resource. To prevent the catastrophic outcomes of previous E-710 farm endeavors, nuclear devices will be pre-installed within each facility and automatically detonated in the event of a containment breach.
Overview: Liberate the designated Terminid planet in order to construct a new, safe E-710 farm.
Status: SUCCESS (1/1) - CRIMSICA has been liberated from the Terminids. Construction on a new and much more secure E-710 farm has already begun, along with a fleet of new Super Destroyers. Once complete, this fleet expansion will mean that more Helldivers can spread Managed Democracy simultaneously. The strongest fighting force in the Galaxy will soon be even stronger.

MINOR ORDER: Tyranny Park 2 Expansion[]

Briefing: The first expansion for Tyranny Park 2 is already being planned. "The Forbidden Gloom" will host terrifying Gloom-mutated Terminids for dissection, firing ranges, and family-friendly stunt shows. Helldivers: neutralize 50,000,000 Predator Strain and 100,000,000 Spore Burst Terminids to enable xenozoologists to safely acquire their suitably fearsome larvae. Success will temporarily bestow the Orbital Napalm Barrage Stratagem to all Helldivers.
Overview: Neutralize the specified mutant strains in order to support the first expansion for Tyranny Park 2.
Status: SUCCESS (100% + 100%) - Helldivers have successfully neutralized all designated Gloom-mutated Terminids. A surge of Tyranny Park 2 ticket pre-sales has followed the announcement of "The Forbidden Gloom" expansion zone. As such, Tyranny Park 2 has sponsored the Orbital Napalm Barrage stratagem to be available fleetwide for the next 48 hours.

Operation Ultrakill[]

Briefing:

All units to high alert.

Multiple large-scale Terminid incursions have been reported on planets surrounding the Gloom. ACHERNAR SECUNDUS, ERATA PRIME, FENRIR III, AND TURING are under attack. The Helldivers must deploy immediately to their defense.

This sudden assault is completely without provocation.

The situation is dire. Spore outflow from the Gloom have risen to unprecedented levels and are continuing to grow exponentially. Xenobiologists at the Center of Science believe this is a massive population explosion. The only way to stop the assault is to incur a drastic reduction in the Terminid population.

The Helldivers are ordered to Kill 6,000,000,000 Terminids. It is believed the attack will continue without abatement until then.

New Hope City, the flagship Maximum Security City located on Fort Union must be protected at all costs.

Achernar Secundus Fallen: Achernar Secundus has fallen to the Terminids. The AM Defense Factory Hub has been evacuated; FRV cooldown will be increased for 48 hours.
Turing Fallen: Turing has fallen to the Terminids, and with it the illustrious Xenoentomology Center. Due to the tragic and unavoidable rupture of several high-pressure HUNTER pheromone tanks, HUNTER presence on Turing is expected to increase substantially.
Impaler Rampage: A massive outbreak of Impaler Terminids has been reported on URSICA XI.
Impaler Rampage: A massive outbreak of Impaler Terminids has been reported on INARI.
Impaler Rampage Over: Quantities of Impaler Terminids on URSICA XI have normalized.
Increased Reinforcement Budget: In order to account for a predicted increase in Helldiver turnover, Super Earth High Command has issued emergency approval to increase Helldiver Reinforcement Budgets by 2 per mission for the next 48 hours.
Helldiver Fleet Expanded: Thousands of newly-built Super Destroyers have joined the Helldiver fleet. The operational capacity of the Helldivers has significantly increased. They come not a moment too soon. Multiple fronts are under heavy pressure. But now, the tide of Tyranny may finally be held.
Ammunition Dispensation Increased: In light of the large influx of newly-trained Helldivers to the battlefield, High Command has authorized a temporary increase to ammunition allotments, in order to account for an anticipated reduction in average accuracy. Average accuracy levels are still, of course, certain to remain extremely high, as befits the most elite fighting force in the galaxy. For the next 48 hours, on-deployment ammunition allowances will be increased by 50%.
Operational Advisory: The new Super Destroyers augmenting the fleet lack the operational upgrades of those which have long been in service. But the Helldivers operating from those ships are as essential and elite as any other. Helldivers operating from veteran Destroyers are encouraged to share the advanced equipment and Stratagems available to them with the Helldivers operating the newer Destroyers. After all, Teamwork is a core Helldiver value (along with Obedience, Duty, and Compliance).
Reinforcement Budget Normalized: Helldiver Reinforcement Budgets have returned to normal operating levels.
Impaler Rampage Over: Quantities of Impaler Terminids on INARI have normalized.
Spore Burst Strain Outbreak: An outbreak of the Terminid Spore Burst Strain has occured on BORE ROCK.
Tyranny Park 2 at risk of collapse: Tyranny Park 2 on BORE ROCK is threatened by its own insidious inhabitants. Its Charger Behemoth exhibit experienced a catastrophic malfunction earlier in the day; this flagship recreational and edutainment facility, critical to bolstering citizen morale and its significant merchandising potential, is now in grave danger of being overrun. It must be held at all costs. Helldivers are advised to deploy to Bore Rock to defend the site immediately.
Predator Strain Outbreak: An outbreak of the Terminid Predator Strain has occured on TERREK.
Strategic Advisory: All Helldivers should factor the following advisory into their strategic decision-making: Enemy forces stage their attacks on our planets from an originating planet. Liberating the originating planet will end the enemy attack immediately. In the current operational context, liberating BORE ROCK would end the current Terminid attack on TERREK.
Breaking News: Terminids contained within the Park have now escaped, and outbreaks have been detected on adjacent planets. Experts agree this could not have been predicted. Nevertheless, it must be responded to swiftly.
Tyranny Park 2 has fallen: The construction site for Tyranny Park 2 on Bore Rock has been overrun by the Terminid swarm. The fate of the pioneering dreamweavers and dedicated construction personnel on-site is unknown.
Predator Strain Outbreak: An outbreak of the Terminid Predator Strain has occured on AZTERRA.
Predator Strain Outbreak: An outbreak of the Terminid Predator Strain has occured on CIRRUS.
Strategic Advisory: All Helldivers should factor the following advisory into their strategic decision-making: Enemy forces stage their attacks on our planets from an originating planet. Liberating the originating planet will end the enemy attack immediately. In the current operational context, liberating TERREK would end the current TERMINID attacks upon both AZTERRA and CIRRUS.
New Hope City Under Attack: New Hope City has come under attack by Terminid forces. The Flagship Maximum Security City houses the Federations most equal citizens and precocious children outside Super Earth itself. It must be held at all costs. Helldivers are strongly advised to deploy to Planet Fort Union to defend the city immediately.
Overview: Kill the designated number of Terminids to stop their onslaught. Kill 6,000,000,000 Terminids

Status: SUCCESS (100%) - The battle is won. The vile, underhanded Tripartite Invasion has failed. All three enemy fleets have been annihilated, and the Maximum Security Cities of New Hope, New Aspiration and New Yearning stand secure—proof that their impregnable design functions exactly as projected. This historic triumph was secured by our unwavering Helldivers, piloting Super Destroyers both old and new. In this fight, eagerness and sheer rate of fire proved just as vital as accuracy and field experience. In honor of this unequivocal victory, a new national holiday is to be established: The Day of Unanimous Retribution (pending Ministry of Prosperity approval). However—this indisputable victory does not erase the devastation the enemies of Freedom wrought against our Federation, our citizens, and our moral fortitude. Multiple planets are now in the hands of our enemies. Millions of citizens have been killed, and millions more driven from their led-free housing. There can be no mistaking the catalyst of this three-way invasion. The assault from the Terminids, sheltered within the Gloom, emboldened the other foes to join the attack. A defensive posture is no longer sufficient. The Gloom must be destroyed.

MAJOR ORDER UPDATE: Automaton Offensive[]

Briefing:

AUTOMATON ASSAULT

A massive Automaton assault has been detected, targeting multiple sectors left lightly defended while our forces are engaged with the Terminid invasion.

Multiple attack vectors are possible. The enemies objectives are unknown. Emeria, home of New Aspiration City, may become endangered. Emergency security protocols for the city have been activated, placing a strict curfew into effect and drafting all able-bodied citizens into Enforcement Patrols.

All analytical models confirm: this Automaton offensive is wholly dependent on its initial momentum. A drastic and immediate reduction in their numbers is the only way to break their advance. The Helldivers are ordered to terminate 1,500,000,000 Automaton units. Only then will the assault end.

The Helldivers must now hold on two fronts.

Strategic Advisory: All Helldivers should factor the following advisory into their strategic decision-making: Enemy forces stage their attacks on our planets from an originating planet. Liberating the originating planet ends the enemy attack immediately. In the current operational context, liberating CHARBAL-VII would end the current Automaton attacks upon both CHARON PRIME, JULHEIM and MORT.
Jet Brigade Attack: The Automaton Jet Brigade has assaulted CURIA.
Eagle Storm Offline: An Automaton cyberattack on the Democracy Space Station has caused catastrophic failures of multiple systems, particularly targeting the Eagle Convocation Bay. Multiple fighter crew personnel fell victim to sudden depressurization. The Eagle Storm Tactical Action will be offline for an estimated 72 hours until emergency repairs are completed.
Incineration Corps Attack: The Automaton Incineration Corps has assaulted BEKVAM III.
Incineration Corps Attack: The Automaton Incineration Corps has assaulted TARSH.
Factory Strider Surge: Significantly higher Factory Strider numbers have been observed on FENMIRE.
Overview: Dismantle the designated number of Automatons to stop their advance. Kill 1,500,000,000 Automatons
Eagle Storm Online: Valiant non-stop work by SEAF Combat Engineers has successfully brought the DSS Eagle Convocation Bay back to operational status. The Eagle Storm Tactical Action is back online.
New Aspiration City Under Attack: New Aspiration City has come under attack by Automaton Forces. The Maximum Security City represents the impregnable future of citizen safety. It must be defended at all costs. Helldivers are strongly advised to deploy to Planet Emeria to defend the city immediately.
New Aspiration City Under Attack: New Aspiration City has come under attack by Automaton Forces. The Maximum Security City represents the impregnable future of citizen safety. It must be defended at all costs. Helldivers are strongly advised to deploy to Planet Emeria to defend the city immediately.
Status: SUCCESS (100%) - The Helldivers have overcome the Automaton forces. Now, only the Terminid invasion remains. This incredible feat of defensive fortitude was made possible by the massive influx of operational Helldivers, whose valor has been instrumental in turning back the tsunami of Tyranny. The end of this crisis is now finally in sight. Salvation to our beleaguered citizens is within reach. Channel every last reserve of strength and fury. Finish this fight.

MAJOR ORDER UPDATE: Illuminate Invasion[]

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Briefing:

ILLUMINATE INVASION

A third attack has been launched upon our besieged Federation. The Illuminate have joined the Terminids and Automatons in their onslaught of Freedom.

This coordinated tripartite assault represents obvious collusion amongst the mindless enemies of Managed Democracy. A Federation-wide crisis has been declared. Martial law is now in effect on all planets.

As with the other attacks, the Illuminate appear to be funneling massive troop quantities to the front lines. Eliminating 1,000,000,000 of their forces is the only way to stop the invasion.

New Yearning City lies in the direct path of the Illuminate's projected advance. Millions of citizens face transformation into Voteless monstrosities, or far worse.

The situation is dire. Our forces are stretched beyond their operational limits. We are losing ground rapidly, and kill count projections indicate that losses will reach catastrophic levels by the time the assaults can be stopped.

In light of this situation, High Command has ordered an emergency accelerated deployment of the new Super Destroyers that have been under construction for months. They are 96 hours from mobilization.

Even with an expanded force, the fight will be difficult. Every piece of ground held, every enemy killed, could make the difference.

Hold the line.

Low-orbit Interdiction: Illuminate assault forces have deployed heavy low-orbit anti-air patrols to interdict space-to-ground aircraft. Extraction time on missions against the Illuminate will take an additional 150 seconds for the next 48 hours.
Extraction Times Normalized: SEAF Air forces have re-established low-orbit parity against the Illuminate. Extraction times have been returned to normal.
Overview: Eradicate the designated Illuminate combatants. You must buy time for our reinforcements; the survival of the Federation is at stake. Kill 1,000,000,000 Illuminate
Status: SUCCESS (100%) - The Helldivers have halted the Illuminate offensive. This is a vital breakthrough, but the battle for our survival rages on. The massive fleets of Automaton and Terminid continue their merciless assault across our besieged sectors. This fight is far from over.

Operation Righteous Reclamation[]

Briefing: Our citizens, our way of life, and our very city of Hope have come under attack. We will respond with resolve of military-grade steel. The time has come for decisive retaliatory action. The time has come to take our vengeance against the Gloom. Too long has this unctuous blight allowed the Terminids to perpetrate their spineless ambuscades from within. Too long have its be-mandibled denizens terrorized our cities—Maximum Security and otherwise. Though the DSS is not yet capable of traversing the Gloom, we cannot allow this hateful virulence to stand for a moment longer. As of this week, all Super Destroyer FTL systems have received a minimum of two layers Gloom-resistant polymer coating. Countless new recruits have joined the Helldivers, and the Destroyer fleet has been expanded to accommodate them. We are powerful, and we are prepared. Spore outflow analysis places a potential Gloom source in the Mirin sector. The Helldivers are ordered to once again brave the mutative darkness of the Gloom. Their first order of business will be to establish a permanent forward operating base within its perimeter. From there, they will be able to conduct operations deep into the Mirin sector. If the Mirin sector does indeed hide the heart of the Gloom, then we will break open its chest cavity. We will extract hefty, high-value biopsies. And we will savor that long and final monitor beep of Justice.Operation Righteous Reclamation begins now.
Strategic Timeline Accelerated: In order to maintain operational momentum, High Command has directed the immediate and forceful invasion of Oshaune, springboarding from the rapidlly-deployed Outpost Alpha on Hellmire. Low Gloom resistance thus far indicates a lack of enemy preparedness. High deployment velocity will enable full exploitation of this vulnerability.
Overview: Establish a forward operating base inside the Gloom, to facilitate expeditions into its spore-producing heart. Hold EITHER Nivel 43, Hellmire OR Fori Prime by the end of the Major Order

Status: SUCCESS (1/1 - HELLMIRE CHOSEN) - The Helldivers have liberated HELLMIRE from the Gloom’s clutches. Though the ever-oppressive Gloom would have our forces running scared, the mindless Terminids have severely underestimated the Helldivers. With Hearts full of Patriotic Song, Fists clenched around Patriotic Triggers, and Ears agape to the Call of Patriotic Adventure, they have achieved the impossible; as was inevitable. These superhuman efforts have successfully enabled construction of a forward operating base inside the Gloom, dubbed Outpost Alpha. As long as Outpost Alpha remains operational, the Helldivers will have unprecedented access to the heart of the Gloom. Outpost personnel have completed initial geological scans of OSHAUNE. The planet shows signs of large-scale surface and subsurface terraformation, and its spore output is exceeding even the most liberal Xenoentomologist estimates. The unique properties of OSHAUNE has earned it the designation: Hive World.

September 2025[]

Operation Rock And Stone[]

Briefing: Operation Righteous Reclamation now enters its second stage. Spore flow readings from Outpost Alpha points toward OSHAUNE, hidden deep inside the Gloom as a potential Gloom source. Outpost Alpha grants us unprecedented strategic access to this foreign Hive World, and all it may conceal. The Helldivers’ full fleet of spore-resistant Super Destroyers will be able to refuel, resupply, and scrub their spore filters within OSHAUNE's orbit, mitigating the logistical challenges the extreme spore levels would otherwise present. This virgin world is ripe for annexing. The Helldivers are ordered to conduct initial reconnaissance of the Hive World and secure research samples from it. Understanding this unique biome, the flora and fauna endemic there, its novel ecosystem, is essential. Only then can we annihilate it for good. Be advised: while operations on HELLMIRE are ongoing, Outpost Alpha must not be lost.
Gloom Interference: Due to adverse spore conditions, Pelican pilots must exercise extreme caution when executing landing maneuvers on Oshaune. Extraction times on this planet have increased by 50 seconds.
Alert: New Mutation Identified: Gloom frontline survivors report sightings of Terminids favoring subterranean movement, breaking generations of identified attack patterns. These Terminids have been dubbed the Rupture Strain. Excessive force is advised.
Hive World Discovery: A new form of E-710-like substance has been discovered on the Hive World. Initial testing has yielded promising results. Extraction pipelines are to be installed for maximum research efficiency.
Alert: Outpost Alpha Under attack: Helldivers to Hellmire. Outpost Alpha is under siege Winged Terminids of unprecedented size observed planetside. Helldivers to Hellmire Defend Outpost Alpha.
Outpost Defended: The Helldivers have successfully safeguarded Outpost Alpha against the Terminid Dragon Roaches. The Hive World on Oshaune remains accessible.
Alert: New Mutation Identified: Titan-class Terminids spotted on Oshaune. Unconfirmed reports indicate similarities to GW1-era Hive Lords, previously confirmed to be extinct. Extreme measures advised.
Gloom Interference: Due to adverse spore conditions, Eagles deployed to OSHAUNE must have their spore filters changed every time they re-arm. Eagle re-arm times on this planet have increased by 30%.
Hive World Discovery: The terrain on the Hive World OSHAUNE has been subjected to extreme Terminid terraformation. Helldivers are reminded that Super Destroyers can only deploy Hellpods to open-air locations. Adjust tactics as needed.
Gloom Interference: Due to adverse spore conditions, logistical support on OSHAUNE has been greatly limited. Ammunition pickups on this planet yield 50% less ammo.
Overview: Operation Righteous Reclamation has entered its second stage. The Helldivers must help research the Hive World, while defending Outpost Alpha. Successfully extract with 350,000,000 Common Samples on OSHAUNE. Successfully extract with 200,000,000 Rare Samples on OSHAUNE. Hold Hellmire.

Status: FAILURE (54.4% + 51.1% + 1/1) - The Helldivers, braving the deepest depths of the Gloom, were violently mobbed by waves of monstrous Terminid mutants. Forced to fight for Life and Liberty, the Helldivers were unable to meet target sample numbers. However, the Helldivers did not yield. Spitting in the face of the Terminids newly-expanded air power, the Helldivers doggedly refused to allow HELLMIRE to fall to the Dragonroaches. Outpost Alpha remains safe. Operation Righteous Reclamation will continue as long as the path to the Hive World remains open. Soon, our boots will thunder down that path once more, squishing every bug in their way.

Operation Gloom Tide[]

Briefing: Multiple Gloom-adjacent planets have come under heavy Terminid attack. Large swarms of Fascist insects have been reported descending upon several Federation-held planets, overwhelming SEAF defenses and eating innocent colonists. There are worrying signs the Gloom itself may be expanding, for the first time since the end of its initial expansion. There is no provocation for this attack. The Terminid Swarm have unilaterally violated the unspoken ceasefire between Gloom and non-Gloom territories. The Helldivers are called to the immediate defense of all besieged planets. Be advised: there are unverified reports of mutated Terminid strains, previously confined to the Gloom, on the battlefield. Holding these territories is likely critical to preventing the further expansion of the Gloom. Do not allow this infestation to propagate further into our Galaxy.
ARSENAL AUGMENTATION ENDED: High Command has authorized fleetwide availability of the Recoilless Rifle Stratagem for the next 24 hours.
Gloom Spread to Gacrux: Gacrux has become infested by Terminids, and low levels of Gloom now infuse the planetary system. The planet must be retaken quickly, before the Gloom can grow in intensity.
NEW STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE: Gacrux has become infested by the Terminids, and the planet's system is now infused with low levels of Gloom spores. Left uncleansed, it is believed the Gloom will grow in density. Swift action is critical; the planet must be re-liberated before the Gloom can grow. The more intense the Gloom becomes, the more difficult liberation of the planet will become.
GLOOM SPREAD DETECTED: The Gloom is spreading amongst Terminid-occupied worlds. OVERGOE PRIME is now surrounded by low-density Gloom, and other planets in the sector are expected to follow. The only way to stop this spread is to liberate those planets immediately.
STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE MET: GACRUX has been reclaimed swiftly. Gloom levels surrounding the planet are already beginning to subside. The planet is safe, for now. But now that the Gloom is growing, it is unlikely the last that will come under threat of envelopment.
Outpost Alpha Under Attack: Outpost Alpha on HELLMIRE is under attack. If it is lost, we will lose access to the Hive World within the Gloom.
Stratagem Granted: The Flamethrower Stratagem has been authorized for immediate use, for the next 48 hours.
Subterranean Disruptions: Significant subterranean disruptions have been reported on HELLMIRE. There have been unverified reports of massive Terminids. Hive Lord presence is possible.
Overview: Defend against the unprovoked swarm of Gloom-mutated Terminids, and stop the spread of the Gloom.

Status: SUCCESS (7/7) - The outpouring of Terminids from the Gloom appears to have subsided. The damage has been severe, but thanks to the swift intervention of the Helldivers, the worst has been prevented. Still our citizens reel from the images of Hive Lords rampaging through colonies, of Dragonroaches spewing incendiary bile in our cities. The Gloom, always a malevolent but unmoving menace, now advances upon our Federation. Now the well-defined threat of the Terminids is joined by the amorphous threat of Gloom envelopment. Terminid invasions from the Gloom seem to carry the Gloom with them, possibly establishing a trail for the spores to follow. Extreme vigilance must be exercised to stop this spread: though our Destroyers are protected against the Gloom, operations within it pose significant tactical and logistical challenges. Planets enveloped by the Gloom will be harder to re-liberate, and even more difficult as time goes on. This brazen attack, which came without warning, further evidences the necessity of the Great Expedition into the Gloom. The Hive World will be liberated and destroyed, along with any others that may lurk in the spore cloud's depths.
Gloom Spread Detected: The Gloom is spreading amongst Terminid-occupied worlds. Esker is now surrounded by low-density Gloom, and other planets in the sector are expected to follow. The only way to stop this spread is to liberate those planets immediately.
New Alexandria Secured: A small but fervent cohort of Helldivers has successfully repelled the Illuminate menace from New Alexandria, a city on the planet Seyshel Beach. While the city itself bears no particular strategic significance, the single-minded focus of these Helldivers is nevertheless an inspiration to all.

Operation Capitalized Industry[]

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Briefing: While one enemy strikes, another one schemes. Decrypted Automaton communications reveal secretive mining operations underway on MINTORIA. In light of the severe damage done to Outpost Alpha by the Terminids and their Gloom spores, technologies utilized in these mines are of high interest to the Ministry of Expansion. Reclaiming and implementing it may help us expand the Outpost into nothing less than a spore-proof subterranean haven. This reclamation comes not a day too soon. The tech used on MINTORIA was blatantly leaked by traitors embedded among Super Earth’s passionate mining contractors, whose brilliant innovations are set to revolutionize subsurface architecture. These innovations include, but are not limited to, geothermally-resistive siding panels and H1PP0 filtration systems. The Helldivers are tasked with clearing the way to the Ultramafic Mine on MINTORIA. The planet must be held while its habitat tech is repatriated. While remodeling is underway, Outpost Alpha must be held.
Terminid Rupture Strain Receding: Frontline units have reported a sudden disappearance of Terminid Rupture Strain specimens. The subterranean enemy has caused significant degradation of S.E.A.F. performance and severe lapses in expended Firepower Per Second among S.E.A.F. units. However, the Helldivers have dispatched the strain with ease, inflicting significant casualties upon the enemy, likely precipitating a survival instinct to flee in terror. (Arrowhead removes Rupture Strain from the game for 5 weeks to adjust their gameplay)
New Strategic Opportunity: The jolly workhands of our weapons manufacturers are eager to help strike back at the Gloom. However, no currently available materiel can be spared to facilitate their proposed increase in productivity. Valyria 5 is home to the original Emancipator Exosuit factory. Underground storage bunkers on the planet may still contain Exosuit parts. The surface of Choepessa IV remains bestrewn with exploded and unexploded ordnance from the first Galactic War, which could be repurposed into Orbital munitions. The Helldivers are ordered to liberate one of these two planets, in order to secure materials for our indefatigable working heroes’ extracurricular initiative.
Clasa Liberated: Clasa has been liberated. The Helldivers are one step closer to liberating Mintoria.
Zefia Liberated: Zefia has been liberated. The high-tech mine on Mintoria is within reach.
Mintoria has been liberated: Subsurface habitat technologies from the mine on Mintoria are being dismantled and reverse-engineered. Upon remantling of these repatriated technologies, mining operations are set to resume under the planet’s rightful Super Earth flag.
Strategic Opportunity Lost: No additional materials could be procured for the weapons manufacturers' extracurricular armament initiative. These workers‘ hands will remain tragically idle while off the clock, and weapons production will proceed according to schedule.
Overview: Secretive Automaton mining operations are underway. Repatriate the state-of-the-art habitat technologies that make these operations possible, and hold Outpost Alpha until this tech can be used to expand it into a spore-proof subterranean haven. Liberate Clasa and Zefia. Hold Mintoria and Hellmire.

Status: SUCCESS (2/2 + 2/2) - The Helldivers have seized the Automatons' ill-gotten habitat tech, while holding HELLMIRE against the unrelenting onslaught of Terminid marauders. Thanks to the Helldivers' expertise in high-value item repatriation, these habitat technologies are already being put to use expanding and strengthening Outpost Alpha. Upon completion, the improved Gloom Base Alpha will span several interconnected subterranean complexes. Additions include reinforced habitat walls, Rupture Strain detection networks, improved spore-proofing and deodorizing of dormitory ventilation, and several planet surface periscopes reserved for recreational use. Gloom Base Alpha will house only the very best of Super Earth's logistics officers, chosen based on past merits and projected interpersonal chemistry. These soon-to-be close-knit communities will deploy ready to conduct normal logistics operations. Adequate logistics support in the area is set to combat adverse effects of the Gloom and help liberation efforts on the nearby Hive World.

Operation Calamari Damacy[]

Briefing: The Great Expedition into the Gloom has been met with undue resistance. In order to seize the Hive World and its abundance of E-711, High Command has approved a number of improvements and augmentations to the Democratic Space Station: application of a quintuple coating of spore-resistant polymers, installation of a prototype Atmospheric Autoclave, and implementation of a crew-wide spore quarantine protocol. The spore-resistant polymer coating that allows Super Destroyers to enter the Gloom has proven time-consuming to apply using traditional methods. Fortunately, engineers have identified that KARLIA possesses the ideal gravitational and atmospheric conditions for aerosolizing these polymers, allowing for spray application that is efficient, accurate, and airway-safe. However, this planet lies within contested Illuminate territory. The Helldivers are ordered to seize KARLIA from the Illuminate, and establish a secure perimeter around the planet. The DSS is mankind's greatest weapon: it must be sharpened and honed.
New Strategic Opportunity: As the DSS must be augmented to strike at the Gloom, so must our arsenal. Old weapon materials remain on Varylia 5, ready for seizing. The stout-hearted citizens of the Jolly Weapons Workhands’ Extracurricular Initiative are eager to convert these materials to materiel; liberating this planet will grant Helldivers additional Exosuit. Additionally, signs that the Illuminate are storing Dark Fluid on Oasis make this planet a prime target as well; if the stockpiles can be seized, they can be used to create additional Warp Packs. Only one of these initiatives can be prioritized.
Strategic Opportunity Lost: No additional materials could be procured for the Jolly Weapons Workhands’ Extracurricular Initiative. Weapons production will proceed according to schedule, without beneficial increases in scope.
Meridia re-opened for observation: The Meridian Singularity has been re-opened for patriotic observation. All Helldivers are authorized to visit the former planet to contemplate the immense loss inflicted upon our society by the enemies of Freedom, and the imperative for merciless Justice thereby implied.
Overview: Seize the designated planets (Alaraph, Hydrobius, Karlia) and establish a safe perimeter around it, so that the DSS can be safely upgraded there. Also hold Hellmire.

Status: SUCCESS (3/3 + 1/1) - In a triumph of territorial integrity, the Helldivers have re-seized the worlds necessary to enable accelerated DSS augmentations. The atmosphere of KARLIA has been successfully permeated with polymer aerosols, coating the Democratic Space Station precisely and evenly. The vessel is now fully capable of traversing the Gloom. Crew-wide spore quarantine protocol has been met with resounding applause by DSS employees and contractors. Laminated disinfection reminders are heeded respected, and peer enforced. Finally, a prototype Atmospheric Autoclave has been installed aboard the DSS. This device is capable of sterilizing 50km3 of atmospheric Gloom spores per minute. While this will not result in a significant decrease in Gloom cover on a planet, it will significantly lessen the Terminids' advantage on the planet. Thanks to the Helldivers, the DSS has gained the capability to not just traverse, but actively counteract the Gloom.

October 2025[]

Operation Split Synapse[]

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Briefing: In the early stages of the Second Galactic War, a daring Helldiver raid on Wasat liberated a top-secret Automaton Data Center, codenamed Database One. Ongoing efforts to decrypt this data have so far been of limited success. However, intel discovered within the recently-freed Ultramafic Mine on Mintoria has identified an opportunity for a breakthrough. Enemy files indicate that data caches on MENKENT and AESIR PASS may contain encryption keys that would unlock data concerning two enigmatic keywords from Database One: The key on MENKENT would unlock intel regarding Vessel 00; the cache on AESIR PASS would unlock intel regarding the Nucleus. This presents a critical choice. The Automatons are expected to purge all data from one site as soon as the other is compromised. Very likely, only one encryption key can be recovered. The Helldivers must choose which intel to prioritize. They are ordered to liberate MENKENT or AESIR PASS.
Overview: Liberate one of the designated planets to acquire critical intel regarding the Automaton faction. Liberate MENKENT or AESIR PASS

Status: SUCCESS (1/1) - The Helldivers have liberated MENKENT from the Automatons. The encryption key identified by intel has been secured and transmitted, and used to de-encrypt files from Database One concerning Vessel 00. This information comes from Automaton files, and Helldivers are advised that enemy information cannot be trusted. It is further advised that this enemy intel may be disturbingly un-Democratic. Vessel 00 is indicated to be a spaceship that departed from the planet Cyberstan in 2180, approximately 4 years prior to the initial Automaton attack. The cargo and destination of that voyage is unknown, but it is referred to as the final one the ship made. Vessel 00 is referred to in exultation - evidence of Automaton programming to express reverence towards it. It is additionally referred to as their seed or origin. This intel raises many troubling questions. The origin of the Automatons has been a top intel priority since their initial barbaric assault. This information is the first to definitively connect the Automatons to Cyberstan, a rehabilitation planet invaded by them in the early days of the war. Cyberstan is deep behind enemy lines, and highly defended. Its liberation remains the top strategic objective on the Automaton front. Current operational demands prevent its liberation in the short term. But in time, it will be liberated, and the secrets of the Automatons will be revealed.

Operation This Belongs In A Museum[]

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Briefing: The Ministry of Science has identified anomalous phenomena in the vicinity of ancient Illuminate structures. These ruins date to well before the First Galactic War, and have been preserved for citizen education and enrichment. The anomalous phenomena include spacetime disruptions similar to those recorded near the Meridian Singularity. Ground-Penetrating Radar scans indicate that these ruins may extend several meters into the ground. Access to the sites is now restricted, as Ministry of Science archaeology teams begin careful excavations. However, there are similar structures on planets that the Illuminate now control. The enemy may intend to somehow use these ruins to perpetuate disinformation campaigns, or to create and propagate their own twisted version of history. Further, the seizure of these sites will allow further excavation, hastening our investigation. ALAIRT III, HERTHON SECUNDUS, and ZEA RUGOSIA, each contain multiple archaeological sites. The Helldivers are ordered to liberate these planets from the Illuminate.
OUTPOST ALPHA UNDER ATTACK: Outpost Alpha on HELLMIRE is under attack. If it is lost, we will lose access to the Hive World within the Gloom.
Overview: Liberate the designated planets in order to reclaim old Illuminate structures present on them. Alairt III, Herthon Secundus, and Zea Rugosia. Hold Hellmire.
GLOOM SPREAD DETECTED: Gloom spores have been detected in the atmosphere of CRIMSICA, as Terminids invade the planet. If the planet falls, it may become enveloped by the Gloom.

Status: SUCCESS (3/3 + 1/1) - ALAIRT III, HERTHON SECUNDUS, and ZEA RUGOSIA have been returned to the dominion of Super Earth. The ancient Illuminate structures present on these planets have been cordoned off, and archaeological excavation has begun. The same anomalous phenomena, including gravitational waves and temporal microdilations, have been observed in the immediate vicinity of each site. However, thanks to the work of the Helldivers, the Illuminate will be denied the opportunity to use these sites to create revisionist propaganda. There may be yet-undiscovered ruins on planets under Illuminate control. Investigation into the nature of these structures will continue until the source of the phenomena is identified.

Operation Reclaimed Fire[]

Briefing: Preparations for Liberty Day have begun. All over the Galaxy, the spirit of rebirth and renewal begins to permeate the ventricles of our citizens' hearts. This year, our most venerated holiday follows the craven Illuminate attack on Super Earth herself. Our citizens recall the horrific violence wrought by the enemy, but also the Helldiver defense that drove them off, the civilian courage that never gave way to terror, and the tireless construction crews restoring the rightful glory of our home. To further bolster morale this Liberty Day, all Helldivers are tasked with aiding in the procurement of explosives for the Super Earth Patriotic Pyrotechny Display. Beloved by children everywhere, this cheerful display is essential to that special sense of "Liberty Day magic". The Automatons are known to possess high amounts of explosives, in clear violation of the 2113 Act on Galactic Neighborhood Non-Volatility. According to recent intel, they maintain significant stockpiles on MARFARK and ZOSMA. The Helldivers are ordered to seize these stockpiles, and save Liberty Day for families everywhere.
Arsenal Augmentation: High Command has authorized fleetwide availability of Airburst Rocket Launcher for the duration of the current Major Order. This will ensure progress in a number of related initiatives, such as planetary liberation, Liberty Day motivational video production, and procurement of additional explosives.
Seyshel Beach Celebration: The planet Seyshel Beach was liberated earlier this week following a long and concerted campaign by a small but inexplicably dedicated group of Helldivers. To annotate this long-awaited victory over the Illuminate, the citizens of the planet voted to establish the date of the planet's liberation as "Avengement Day." On this new annual holiday, Beach citizens will pause to remember the planets lost to humanity's foes, and relish the superlative satisfaction of long-awaited retribution.
Overview: Secure explosive materiel from the Automatons, in order to prepare for the pyrotechny display planned for this Liberty Day. Hold Marfark and Zosma

Status: SUCCESS (2/2) - Though the miserly Automatons sought to keep their ill-gotten explosives out of reach for Super Earth's children, Helldivers have managed to save Liberty Day. The Super Earth Supra-Nostalgic Pyrotechny Display will proceed as planned. Thanks to the Helldivers' valiant efforts, families all over Super Earth will be able to celebrate Liberty Day with a continuous Pyrotechny Display lasting 24 hours, in accordance with tradition. Applications for the Liberty Day Celebratory Super Earth Visa Raffle for Gifted Children are pouring in, ensuring that heaps of "Liberty Day magic" will be distributed among our most deserving colony children. As the patriotic youth looks to the skies this Liberty Day, they will be able to take pride in the knowledge that there is a hero's sacrifice behind each colorful spark.

Operation Heatshield[]

Briefing: Following weeks of preparation, SEAF forces stand at the brink of liberating the Terminid Hive World, Oshaune. However, Terminid assaults on Hellmire, the location of Gloom Base Alpha, have been relentless. The planet presents a critical vulnerability to the impending offensive: its loss mid-liberation would be catastrophic. In light of this, High Command orders the Helldivers to liberate two planets neighboring Hellmire: Erata Prime and Estanu. The liberation of these planets would insulate Hellmire from the Terminids, significantly reducing the quantity of attacks upon it. Further, the secured territory would increase the effectiveness of Gloom Base Alpha, further aiding the assault on Oshaune.
Strategic Advisory: All Helldivers should factor the following advisory into their strategic decision-making: Enemy forces stage their attacks on our planets from an originating planet. Liberating the originating planet will end the enemy attack immediately. In the current operational context, liberating ESTANU would end the current Terminid attack on HELLMIRE.
Gloom Spread Detected: Gloom spores have been detected in the atmosphere of GACRUX, as Terminids invade the planet. If the planet falls, it may become enveloped by the Gloom.
Overview: Liberate Erata Prime and Estanu to lay the groundwork for the offensive on the Hive World. Hold Hellmire

Status: SUCCESS (2/2 + 1/1) - The Helldivers have liberated Erata Prime and Estanu, establishing a security buffer around Hellmire. Now, Gloom Base Alpha will be better protected as it provides critical support to the impending offensive on the Terminid Hive World. Much has been accomplished since the initial expedition into Oshaune. Thanks to the Helldivers, the Democracy Space Station is equipped to endure prolonged Gloom exposure, and Gloom Base Alpha on Hellmire stands ready to provide significant logistical support. Now, the strategic conditions to liberate Oshaune are finally set. With great valor and sacrifice, the Terminid Hive World will at last be freed.

Operation Liberty Day 2185[]

Briefing: Once more we celebrate the greatest and most patriotic of days: Liberty Day. On this hallowed date, our forebears witnessed true glory, as the Democratic Council instituted the first and final draft of Managed Democracy, and in so doing, formally ratified humankind's greatest gift to the galaxy: Freedom. Today's celebrations are further enriched as we also honor the serving heroes of Super Earth, whose steadfast obedience has ensured that our way of life continues, even amidst our darkest trials to date. As children of all Class designations snatch presents from Liberty Pyres and eat Justice Corn at dissident executions, all serving Helldivers will celebrate in the traditional frontline manner. Exactly as our ancestors first bestowed the gift of Freedom to all, Helldivers shall join together today, and achieve the designated kill count using only the classic R-2124 Constitution rifle. Upon completion, all serving Helldivers shall receive this year's Liberty Day cape. Helldivers are also advised to visit the orbit of Super Earth itself, to watch the 24-hour Patriotic Pyrotechny Display, the fruits of their own down-to-the-wire efforts to save Liberty Day from the Automatons. Tomorrow, the war continues. Today, let us cherish our Liberty and spread its message wherever Tyranny lurks. Let your marksmanship sing the anthem of Freedom!
Overview: Kill 40,000,000 enemies using R-2124 Constitution

Status: SUCCESS (100%) - Liberty Day has been a triumphant success. Helldivers everywhere have demonstrated peerless marksmanship with the traditional R-2124 Constitution, celebrating Liberty Day with inspirational patriotic fervor, and spreading Managed Democracy's joyous message throughout the galaxy. As promised, the official Liberty Day commemorative cape will soon be distributed to all active Helldivers, as a token of the Federation's boundless gratitude and preeminence. Wear it proudly as a symbol of our unity, of our forebears, and of the unyielding spirit that defends Super Earth, now and forever. Though the celebration is over, let the memory of our Democratic oneness fuel your resolve as we now return, refreshed, to the ongoing fight for Freedom.

Operation Relentless Uproot[]

Briefing: The time has come to liberate the Hive World. OSHAUNE has claimed the lives of countless brave heroes. The steadfast trailblazers who plumbed its infested depths have been swallowed within its twisting caverns. Its monstrosities now swarm our cities, murdering innocents and spreading their toxic, tyrannical haze. For no longer will our citizens be forced to live int error of this festering blight. The Helldivers have helped achieve effective countermeasures: Gloom Base Alpha on HELLMIRE stands ready to provide support for Deep Gloom operations, limiting the worst of its adverse operational effects. And the upgraded Democracy Space Station can now deploy to OSHAUNE directly to degrade enemy resistance. All Helldivers are ordered to deploy to Hive World OSHAUNE. This will test your skill, your grit, and your speleological acumen. Brave the Hive World's depths. Grapple mightily against its foes. Dive, kill, and dive again. Do not relent until it is purged.
DSS DEPLOYED TO OSHAUNE: In an effective exercise of Managed Democracy, the Helldivers have elected to deploy the DSS to OSHAUNE. The onboard Atmospheric Autoclave has begun sterilizing Gloom spores on the planet, weakening Terminid resistance.
GLOOM SPREAD DETECTED : The Gloom is spreading amongst Terminid-occupied worlds. BORE ROCK is now surrounded by low-density Gloom, and other planets in the sector are expected to follow. The only way to stop this spread is to liberate those planets immediately.
RUPTURE STRAIN OBSERVED: Outbreaks of the Terminid Rupture Strain have erupted on TERREK and GACRUX. SEAF defenses are overrun; citizens are imperiled. The Strain has been dormant for some time, but High Command always predicted its eventual resurgence. It seems the burrowing Terminids hid themselves deep underneath the ground, waiting to strike.
RUPTURE STRAIN OUTBREAK: The Terminid Rupture strain has erupted on CRIMSICA.
Hive Lord Rampage: Tectonic disturbances caused by an increase in 380mm HE Barrages, supported by the DSS Heavy Ordnance Distrubtion, have led to a sharp increase in Hive Lord activity on Oshaune. Helldivers are advised to utilize additional 380mm HE Barrages to counter this threat.
DSS Gloom Shielding Degrading: The spore-resistance polymer shielding the DSS from the Gloom is beginning to show early signs of degradation. DSS operation remains unaffected for now, but Gloom spores will eventually eat through the polymer and damage the station, should the DSS remains within the Gloom for an extended period of time.
DSS Status Critical: The anti-spore polymer shielding on the DSS is critically degraded following prolonged Gloom exposure. The station remains operational, but should it remain in Gloom space much longer, it will suffer a severe breakdown, requiring weeks to repair. Moving the DSS now to KARLIA to re-apply the polymer coating would prevent this damage. The Helldivers must decide whether to take the DSS out of the action on Oshaune, or risk lasting damage to the station.
DSS Withdrawn: The Democracy Space Station has conducted an emergency warp to KARLIA to avert catastrophic system failure. It will remain out of commission until Gloom spores are fully cleansed from the station.
DSS Cleansed: The DSS has been cleansed from gloom spores and is ready for re-deployment to OSHAUNE.
Oshaune Almost Liberated: OSHAUNE is nearly liberated. Remaining Terminid resistance is expected to be fierce. The infestation runs deep. Do not relent. All forces are directed to push on OSHAUNE.
Impailer Rampage: Significantly higher Impaler numbers have been observed on OSHAUNE.
Stratagem Authorized on Oshaune: Terminid resistance on OSHAUNE has been extremely high, as expected for the infested Hive World. The offensive is in danger of failing. Operational momentum must be regained. High Command has authorized the use of the Recoilless Rifle Stratagem on OSHAUNE for the next 24 hours.
Warp Pack Temporarily Available: High Command has authorized the WARP PACK Stratagem for all Oshaune deployments for the next 24 hours. The limited window of availability is all that can be afforded, due to our previous failure to liberate OASIS.
Hive World Nearing Liberation: The liberation of Oshaune is nearly complete. A significant spike in Terminid activity, both on the planet itself and from all reaches of the Gloom, has been observed. This is to be expected; the Terminid swarm senses its impending doom. This is the final stage of the operation. Push forward. Finish the mission.
Arsenal Augmentation Ended: The temporary additional use of the Recoilless Rifle Stratagem has ended.
Overview: Liberate Oshaune, at any cost.
Status: SUCCESS (1/1) - A great victory has been won. Through fortitude and ingenuity, the murk of the Gloom has been pierced. The first great hurdle towards freeing the galaxy from its shapeless menace has been cleared. Hive World OSHAUNE has been liberated. The tireless efforts of the Helldivers have purged the Terminid infestation from the planet. SEAF spelunking crews have been deployed to map its extensive tunnels, and identify any remaining E-711 reservoirs. Massive Hive Lord carcasses are being butchered and transported to off-world processing and research facilities. Most importantly, 99% of the planet's Hive Lungs have been destroyed. Already, Gloom density in the local system has drastically reduced. The E-711 on the planet will be invaluable to the progress of Managed Democracy. It will be harvested, studied, and fully exploited for the prosperity of every citizen. While this is a monumental victory, much of the Gloom yet remains to threaten Freedom. More Hive Worlds remain shrouded within. We will not rest until every one is liberated, and their E-711 harvested.

November 2025[]

MINOR ORDER: Hive Lord Hunt[]

Briefing: Enemy resistance on Oshaune has spiked, precipitated by an unexpectedly high amount of Hive Lords. SEAF forces have been devastated. The Helldivers are ordered to kill 50,000 Hive Lords to bring enemy resistance back down.
Exo-49 Emancipator Exosuit Temporarily Available: High Command has authorized the EXO-49 Emancipator Exosuit Stratagem for all Oshaune deployments for the next 24 hours. The limited window of availability is all that can be afforded, due to our previous failure to liberate VARYLIA 5.
Overview:Kill the designated number of Hive Lords on Oshaune to reduce enemy resistance there.
Status: SUCCESS (100%) - The Helldivers have culled the directed amount of Hive Lords. As a result, Terminid resistance on OSHAUNE has returned to normal levels.

Operation: Bigger Apple[]

Briefing: The liberation of Oshaune, one of the Terminid Hive Worlds responsible for production of the Gloom, was an incredible triumph. But the prolonged campaign into the Gloom has come at a cost. Much of Super Earth remains in ruins. Our citizens deserve to be ignored no longer. The time has come to place Humanity first. The reconstruction of York Supreme has been ordered to commence posthaste. The last and greatest of the Yorks was invaded and bombed to ruin by the Illuminate during their invasion of Super Earth. It will be restored to its former glory-and more. Super Earth Megacities are spectacular megalopoli, constructed over the course of centuries. The rapid reconstruction of one is a demanding undertaking, and will demand massive quantities of construction material. ANDAR and ASPEROTH PRIME contain large, mostly untapped reserves of limestone, iron ore, and gravel. Permits have been issued for their rapid extraction, and protections for the unique biodiversity and natural wonders that exist atop those reserves have been removed. However, one threat remains. Illuminate forces have been observed moving rapidly towards these planets. The enemy will stop at nothing to maintain the brutal destruction they inflicted upon Liberty's Heart. The Helldivers are ordered to hold ANDAR and ASPEROTH PRIME until extraction of sufficient materials is complete.
Arsenal Augmentation: High Command has authorized fleetwide availability of the Orbital Napalm Barrage Stratagem for the next 24 hours.
Arsenal Augmentation Ended: Orbital Napalm Barrage Stratagem availability has now ended.
Overview: Hold Andar and Asperoth Prime until construction materials to rebuild York Supreme are extracted.
Status: SUCCESS (2/2) - The Helldivers have valiantly saved ANDAR and ASPEROTH PRIME from the grasping tentacles of the Illuminate. Thanks to their efforts, vast quantities of raw construction materials have been extracted, molded into prefabricated buildings, and shipped to Super Earth. Now, the reconstruction of York Supreme can begin. As with the restoration of Remembrance, a new name will be chosen for the rebuilt city by a Managed Democratic process. As volunteer demolition teams blow up the last of the rubble, the citizens of Super Earth bid farewell to the last and greatest of the Yorks. And eagerly welcomes the birth of a new Megacity in the heart of Managed Democracy.

MINOR ORDER: Reforestation[]

Briefing: The last remaining rainforests on Super Earth were a tragic casualty of the Illuminate invasion. The Ministry of Prosperity has launched a restoration operation, to preserve and conserve the natural beauty of the galaxy. The native flora of BARABOS is similar to those of the lost rainforests. The Helldivers are ordered to liberate BARABOS from the enemy, so its plant life can be carefully uprooted and re-planted on Super Earth.
Overview: Liberate Barabos so its native flora can be repurposed to restore a rainforest on Super Earth.
Status: SUCCESS (1/1) - BARABOS has been liberated. Ministry of Prosperity conservationists are hard at work uprooting cultivars and plant material to re-seed one Super Earth's destroyed rainforests. Soon, Super Earth's natural beauty will be restored, thanks to the ecological protection efforts of the Helldivers.

Operation Big Brother[]

Briefing: The Centre for Civilian Surveillance and Safety has released a disturbing report: several domestic planets are rife with dissident activity. The evidence is undeniable: low enlistment rates, high sick day usage, unconventional haircuts, and reports of antisocial behavior. Indisputable indicators of dissident infiltration. Immediate action is imperative. A State of Patriotic Emergency has been declared on GAELLIVARE, ALTA V, and DILUVIA. The Ministry of Unity has activated Loyalty Intervention & Enforcement Squads to find and apprehend the traitors hiding in plain sight. SEAF outworld garrisons have been pulled back from outer defenses to these planets to maintain order until the crisis is resolved. The Center for Citizen Surveillance & Safety must be expanded as soon as possible. The Helldivers are ordered to secure 15,000,000 Illuminate samples and 62,500,000 Automaton samples, which will be used to aid development of surveillance technology. This order ensures that the Government protects loyal citizens by faithfully maintaining the Unity of the Federation.
Breaking News: The LAS-98 Laser Cannon stratagem is temporarily available to all Helldivers.
Major Order Advisory: Automaton sample collection for the current Major Order is currently projected to barely fall short of requirements. But success is still within reach. High Command advises all Helldivers to focus efforts upon acquisition of Automaton samples for the next 24 hours.
Overview: Secure the designated number of samples to enable an expansion of the Center for Citizen Surveillance & Safety. Successfully extract with 15,000,000 Common Samples from any Illuminate controlled planet. Successfully extract with 62,500,000 Common Samples from any Automaton controlled planet.
Status: ONGOING (100% + 100%) - The Helldivers have secured the resources needed to expand the Centre for Civilian Surveillance and Safety. Thanks to their efforts, the Ministry of Unity will soon possess exciting new means by which to identify and hunt dissidents: a massive database to identify individuals at risk of disloyal thought. A facility to train undercover agents to monitor workplaces. Mortar fields for Loyalty Intervention & Enforcement Squad training. Thousands of dissidents have been apprehended on GAELLIVARE, ALTA V, and DILUVIA, proving the necessity of this undertaking. SEAF battalions have maintained order. Loyal citizens on those planets report high feelings of security. This is but one step towards fighting the scourge of dissidence. We will not rest until out Federation is safe and unified once more.

MINOR ORDER: Voteless Hunt[]

Briefing: Citizen fear is high following the CCSS report of dissidents lurking among us. Loyal citizens deserve to live in safety. While dissidents lurk in the shadows, The Voteless are out in the open, where they may be easily targeted by military weaponry. Kill 5,000,000 Voteless with the Orbital Laser Stratagem, and show loyal citizens and dissidents alike the fate of those who stray from Liberty’s Light.
Arsenal Augmentation: High Command has authorized fleetwide availability of the Orbital Laser Stratagem for the next 72 hours.
Overview: Kill the designated number of Voteless with the Orbital Laser Stratagem to reassure our citizens that they are safe.
Status: SUCCESS (100%) - The Helldivers rapidly annihilated over 5,000,000 Voteless with the Orbital Laser Stratagem, proving to our loyal citizens the overwhelming and inescapable security that Managed Democracy provides.

Operation Tide of Tyranny[]

Briefing: Incursions have been detected on all three fronts. The Helldivers are called to their immediate defense. SEAF defensive garrisons are stretched thin by efforts to quell the dissident crisis on GAELLIVARE, ALTA V, and DILUVIA. The enemy is taking advantage of the vulnerabilities this created in our lines. This attack is clear evidence of the dire threat that posed by Dissidence. Were it not for the dissidents' treacherous lapses in fealty, the outer defenses would still stand strong. The enemy is rapidly gaining ground. The Helldivers must act quickly to deter this opportunistic attack. The Terminid assault is particularly aggressive. The Xenoentomology Centre on Turing is endangered; it is a site of critical research, and must be held. Helldivers: hold back the tide of Tyranny.
Overview: Defend our planets against all 3 factions and hold the Xenoentomology Center on Turing. Defend against 8 attacks on any planet. Hold Turing.
Status: FAILURE (5/8 + 1/1) - The enemy has gained ground on multiple fronts. Forces have been pulled back in retreat as all 3 factions push forward. Fierce, stalwart Helldiver resistance forestalled catastrophe, but the losses are nevertheless significant. SEAF forces have been redeployed back to the outer garrisons, shoring up beleagured defenses. For now, the line is held. The root cause of this incursion was not the enemy without, but the enemy within: Dissidents. Their treachery weakens our lines and strains our defenses. Until every last dissident is hunted down and expunged, Freedom will not be safe.

War on Dissidence[]

Briefing: The dissident crisis is far more severe than initially believed. The expanded Center for Citizen Surveillance & Safety has found dissident activity on every Super Earth planet, save Super Earth itself. The indicators are clear: extended breaks: prolonged eye contact with authority figures; use of slang: avoiding eye contact with authority figures. These acts of disloyalty endanger all citizens as tragically proved by recent attacks. The Government has declared a new war: The War on Dissidence. All domestic territories are officially designated as warzones. Curfews are in place. Military surveillance satellites have been turned inward to scan for dissident threats. SEAF units have been deployed in force to cities across the Federation to maintain order as the dissidents are hunted down. Our enemies will attempt to exploit this vulnerability: the Helldivers must hold the line. Additionally, dissident holding facilities are nearing capacity. High Command has ordered the construction of a massive, Mega City-sized Center for the Containment of Dissidence on AFOYAY BAY. The Helldivers are ordered to liberate AFOYAY BAY. The smallest crack can shatter steel. The threat of Dissidence must be purged, no matter the cost.
Overview: Hold the line while SEAF forces hunt down dissidents within the Federation. Liberate Afoyay Bay to enable construction of the Center for the Containment of Dissidence and Liberate more planets than are lost during the order duration.
AMMO RATIONING: Helldivers will be issued 25% less ammunition on deployment for the near future, in order to support the maintenance of law and order as dissident apprehension continues.
STIM RATIONING: Ongoing nonlethal operations to maintain citizen safety during the War on Dissidence has led to a shortage of medical supplies. Helldiver stim rations will be reduced by 1 for the next 24 hours.
Orbital Smoke Strike Cooldown Increase: Nonlethal armaments are in dire need across the Federation as SEAF forces work to maintain law and order while the dissident crackdown continues. Orbital Smoke Strike cooldown will be temporarily increased by 30 seconds.
FRV Cooldown Increase: FRV Stratagem cooldowns will be temporarily increased by 60 seconds in order to support SEAF operations to maintain order within Super Earth cities.
Exosuit Cooldown Increase: Exosuits will be deployed to Super Earth city streets as a display of safety and security. As a result, Exosuit Stratagem cooldowns will be increased by 150 seconds until the end of the current dissident apprehension operation.
Status: SUCCESS (+1 + 1/1) - The first battle in the War on Dissidence has ended in a decisive victory, thanks to the Helldivers. SEAF forces, working in conjunction with Loyalty Intervention & Enforcement Squads, have apprehended millions of dissidents across dozens of Super Earth cities. Encouragingly, citizen surveys now show higher patriotism and loyalty measurements than ever. Ground has been broken on the Center for the Confinement of Dissidence (CECOD). Once built, CECOD will hold up to 15 million dissidents, enabling thorough and secure re-education. This monumental facility will require an immense investment of resources. High Command has made the difficult decision to redirect material from the reconstruction of York Supreme to the construction of CECOD. The denial of the restoration of Super Earth is painful-another casualty of the dissident scourge. The threat of Dissidence is never truly gone. But for now, Managed Democracy is whole once more.

December 2025[]

Minor Order: Pherkad Secundus Dissidents[]

Briefing: Extremely-high-confidence intel indicates the presence of dissidents hiding from justice in the jungles of Terminid-infested PHERKAD SECUNDUS. The Helldivers are ordered to liberate PHERKAD SECUNDUS, to flush out the hidden dissidents and enable their apprehension.
Overview: Flush out the hidden dissidents on designated planet and enable their apprehension.
Status: FAILURE (0/1) - The Hellidvers have failed to liberate PHERKAD SECUNDUS. No trace of the dissidents was found; still they elude Justice, hiding amongst the Terminids with whom they no doubt sympathize.

Operation Magma Charter[]

Briefing: We have discovered Automaton mining operations on planets with extremely high volcanic activity. Due to their completely inhospitable environments, these planets have not been closely tracked. These new Magma Planets have now been added to the Galactic Map. Three have been identified: Fury, K, and Mox. The metallic Automatons have taken advantage of their artificial forms to seize these lava-covered planets and steal their rich mineral resources from our citizens. Scans reveal extensive industrial operations across each of these planets: mining, refining, and material processing plants of unknown purpose. This exploitative larceny will not be tolerated. The Helldivers are ordered to deploy to these planets immediately. Seize the Automaton industrial facilities so they may be turned towards Democratic Prosperity.
Strategic Alert: The Automaton Incineration Corps has been reported on MERAK.
Strategic Alert: The Automaton Incineration Corps has been reported on AURORA BAY.
Arsenal Augmentation: High Command has authorized fleetwide availability of the Eagle Napalm Airstrike Stratagem for the next 96 hours.
Stratagem Granted: The Flamethrower Stratagem has been authorized for immediate use, for the next 24 hours.
Commemorative Cape: In recognition of the Helldivers' historic liberation of the Hive World Oshaune, a source of tyrannical Gloom spores that terrorized loyal citizens, High Command has generously bequeathed them a commemorative cape to wear into future battles. The cape is available to don immediately.
Overview: Liberate the designated Magma Planets from the Automatons and reclaim their bounty for Super Earth’s citizens.
Status: FAILURE (1/3) - The operation to wrest control of the Magma Planets has failed. Though some of the Automatons' industry has been annexed, their exploitation and thievery continues largely unobstructed. The revelations from the secured facilities are disturbing. The Automatons are extracting significant quantities of high-grade platinum. This rare metal is highly durable and exceptionally resistant to corrosion, and could be used to create new weapons of war. Additionally, the Automatons are synthesizing large amounts of some kind of organic plasma-likely made from the bodies of innocent, hardworking, attractive civilians. All Helldivers should find themselves driven to rage by this information. They are advised to re-read the preceding paragraph until such feelings arise. The Automatons will not be allowed to perpetuate these horrific crimes upon Democracy. Our citizens will claim their freed forges, and secure the minerals they sought to steal from us.

Operation Kalium[]

Briefing: Attempts to liberate Magma Planets have met with limited success. Automaton schemes in affected sectors persist and, more vitally, the resources required to deliver the next chapter of Freedom remain scarce. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Expansion, High Command has initiated a trailblazing strategy to ensure our benevolent Federation never lacks room for growth: Operation Free Space. To launch this project, High Command has ordered the construction of Pandora Base. A top-secret foundry dedicated to the ultimate evolution of the Democracy Space Station, Pandora Base will develop the next-generation Galactic defense technologies central to Operation Free Space. Construction will utilize a workforce of millions of legally-mandated volunteers from the Center for the Containment of Dissidence, offering its populace the means with which to regain their citizenship and their voting rights. The Helldivers are ordered to hold Afoyay Bay, and liberate and hold all remaining Magma Planets, to secure supply lines and workforce transport shuttles. Failure will result in project delays and reduced atonement opportunities for those who need them the most.
New Hive World: Gloom outflow analysis from Oshaune has identified another Terminid Hive World. Hive Worlds are nests of Tyranny, producers of Gloom spores, and of valuable E-711. In order to protect our citizens from the threat of the Gloom, and ensure the uninterrupted extraction of E-711, High Command has authorized Helldiver operations on Omicron, effective immediately.
Arsenal Augmentation Ended: Eagle Napalm Airstrike Stratagem availability has now ended.
Overview: Hold Afoyay Bay and all Magma Planets (K, Fury, Mox, Fury) in order to stabilize construction of Pandora Base, a top-secret foundry for new Galactic defense technology.
Status: SUCCESS (4/4) - Construction of Pandora Base has begun, thanks to the exemplary heroism of the Helldivers in successfully safeguarding the Magma Planets. With the new facility underway, Operation Free Space now enters its implementation phase. High Command has declassified the initiative's ultimate objective: the Star of peace. This glorious upgrade will augment the Democracy Space Station into a beacon capable of projecting Liberty's light across entire planetary systems. The workforce of legally-mandated volunteers from the Center for the Confinement of Dissidence has far exceeded productivity quotas. Their unwavering enthusiasm confirms both the rehabilitative power of Managed Democracy, and the efficacy of on-site motivational measures. Fueled by the resources of the Magma Planets, Operation Free Space is on course to revolutionize Freedom as we know it.

Festival of Reckoning 2185 - Operation Last Minute Presents[]

Briefing: The Festival of Reckoning starts today; the season of love, moral superiority, and gratuitous patriotic expenditure. Across the Federation, families gather to sing carols, exchange gifts, and witness the Helldivers avenge loved ones lost this year via the televised annihilation of our enemies. However, a standard 3-day holiday cannot contain this year's record-breaking volume of vengeance owed. To fully utilize the resulting extraordinary Reckoning Fund, the Ministry of Prosperity has extended the festivities to 14 days. During this joyous celebration of commerce and reprisal, Helldivers must liberate more planets than are lost. Each net planetary gain will trigger escalating consumer savings, while each net loss will incur a corresponding "Patriotic VAT Surcharge" to cover the deficit. To assist in this exhilarating display of seasonal goodwill and expenditure of ordnance, High Command will issue a sequence of Reckoning Gifts for use throughout the festival. Helldivers: spread the gift of retributive Freedom across the galaxy. The more planets you save, the more all citizens save. A Vengeful Festival to all!
ARSENAL AUGMENTATION: To aid in the spread of holiday cheer, all Helldiver deployments will be augmented with the HOVER PACK for the next 48 hours.
FESTIVAL OF RECKONING UPDATE: While the Helldivers celebrate away from home, High Command provides the following update of domestic celebrations in the hope of giving them a feeling of being back at home: this year’s annual Dissident Execution Parade went off without a hitch. Citizens cheered a record-high of 8,701 executions over the course of 7.5 hours, closed by a rousing rendition of “All I Want for The Festival of Reckoning is Vengeance” by the Hydrofall Prime Children’s Choir.
ARSENAL AUGMENTATION: To foster a greater sense of peace among citizens, all Helldiver deployments will be augmented with the HEAVY MACHINE GUN for the next 24 hours.
ARSENAL AUGMENTATION: That all may dwell happily in the bonds of citizenship, all Helldiver deployments will be augmented with the DE-ESCALATOR and "GUARD DOG" K-9 for the next 48 hours.
FESTIVAL OF RECKONING CAROL: All Helldivers are invited to join in the classic holiday carol "O Come, And Report Them:"

O Come, and report them, dissidents and traitors,
Inform, inform ye on Treachery!
Come and report them, tell on all your neighbors!

O come let us arrest them;
O come let us arrest them;
O come let us arrest them, traitors and scum!
ARSENAL AUGMENTATION: That this reckoning may be spirited and just, all Helldiver deployments will be augmented with the ORBITAL RAILCANNON STRIKE for the next 24 hours.
ARSENAL AUGMENTATION: That our enemies may suffer greatly, all Helldiver deployments will be augmented with the Shield Generator Relay for the next 24 hours.
ARSENAL AUGMENTATION: That we recall those lost through retribution of their murderers, all Helldiver deployments will be augmented with the PORTABLE HELLBOMB for the next 48 hours.
A RECKONING STORY: To augment holiday cheer, the Helldivers are reminded of the classic tale of Wally, the White-Nosed Walrus: Wally was ostracised from the other walruses at the weapons factory. because of his add white nose. He wasn't included in walrus games. But one day, there was a terrible storm, and the factory shut down. Wally indicated to his superiors that several of the other walruses had made concerning comments about the righteousness of Super Earth's wars. They were arrested, the storm ended, and production continued, just in time. Wally's bravery had saved the Festival of Reckoning.
ARSENAL AUGMENTATION: That Freedom be cherished and held close, all Helldiver deployments will be augmented with the AIRBURST ROCKET LAUNCHER for the next 24 hours.
Overview: The Festival of Reckoning begins! Ensure every citizen can rejoice in the destruction of Democracy's enemies by vigorously expanding the territory of Freedom. Helldivers must liberate more planets than are lost.
Status: SUCCESS (+3) - The Festival of Reckoning has concluded. The Helldivers have secured a net expansion of Federation territory, warming the hearts of all citizens by spectacularly avenging the memory of loved ones lost this year. Additionally, substantial experimental weapon data gathered during this marathon of retribution has been forwarded to the Ministry of Science for immediate application to future conflicts. With our borders expanded, our enemies chastised, and deep stock-clearing discounts wantonly capitalized upon, the spirit of Reckoning has undeniably completed its intergalactic voyage—gifting each and every one of us with the seasonal bloodlust all good children deserve. We return to our daily lives with full hearts, empty magazines, and a reinvigorated commitment to the unyielding pursuit of peace.

Minor Order: Experimental Stratagem Testing[]

Briefing: A portion of this year’s Reckoning Fund has been allocated for Experimental Stratagem Testing. Three enemy-held planets have been specially chosen for weapons testing: MARFARK, NEW STOCKHOLM, and HEETH. On these planets, the ORBITAL 120MM HE BARRAGE has been experimentally modified to the Orbital 120MM HE/EMS Barrage. The Helldivers are ordered to reach the targeted kill count on any one of the chosen planets.
Overview: Celebrate the Festival of Reckoning by reaching the targeted kill count on any one of the specially-chosen weapons testing planets. 200,000,000 Automatons on Marfark, 300,000,000 Illuminate on New Stockholm, 400,000,000 Terminids on Heeth.
Status: SUCCESS (67.4% / 45% / 100%) - The Helldivers have supported the advancement of science and the entertainment of citizens young and old, killing 400,000,000 of the enemy on HEETH. Fun and merriment was had by all viewing the joyous dismemberment and electrocution of Freedom’s enemies, delivered by the experimental Orbital 120MM HE/EMS Barrage.

Minor Order: Experimental Stratagem Testing II[]

Briefing: As the Festival of Reckoning moves into its second phase, with the official theme of “Gratitude,” our citizens gather to list the gifts of the Federation: Freedom. Managed Choices. Security. It is with this spirit of Gratitude that High Command authorizes the second modified Stratagem for Experimental Testing: the Incendiary Gatling Barrage, available on HEETH, MARFARK, and NEW STOCKHOLM. As before, the Helldivers are encouraged to celebrate the ongoing Festival with unprejudiced enthusiasm, by reaching the targeted kill count on any of the chosen planets.
Overview: Celebrate the Festival of Reckoning by reaching the targeted kill count on any one of the specially-chosen weapons testing planets. 200,000,000 Automatons on Marfark, 250,000,000 Illuminate on New Stockholm, 600,000,000 Terminids on Heeth.
Status: SUCCESS (100% / 40.6% / 69.5%) - Citizens across the Federation celebrate the righteous, joyous deliverance of Justice to our enemies, watching as the Helldivers have reached the targeted kill count on MARFARK. The holiday spirit can be seen and felt across the Galaxy, not least in the record-breaking sales of commercial goods.

Minor Order: Experimental Stratagem Testing III[]

Briefing: As the Festival of Reckoning enters its third and final phase, the theme of “Vengeance” fills the hearts of Super Earth citizens. The Helldivers are ordered to aid in the testing of the final experimental Stratagem: the Smoke-Enhanced Walking Barrage, available for use on MARFARK, HEETH, and NEW STOCKHOLM. The Helldivers are ordered to reach the designated kill count on any one of these planets.
Overview: Celebrate the Festival of Reckoning by reaching the targeted kill count on any one of the specially-chosen weapons testing planets. 250,000,000 Automatons on Marfark, 200,000,000 Illuminate on New Stockholm, 600,000,000 Terminids on Heeth.
Status: FAILURE (56.3% / 47.2% / 58.7%) - Though weapons were thoroughly tested, and much fun and merriment was had by all, the failure to reach the targeted kill count on any single planet has left our citizens and weaponry scientists with an unseasonal feeling of disappointment and unfulfillment.
FESTIVAL OF RECKONING GIFT: In the spirit of Generosity, Gratitude, and Vengeance, High Command bequeaths to all Helldivers a seasonal cape to celebrate the end of this year’s Festival of Reckoning.

Major Orders Timeline[]

February 2024[]

Operation Valiant Enclosure[]

Briefing: Freedom is under attack. The Terminid outbreak threatens to spread out of control, and probability of child eviscerations is at an all-time high. In response, our scientists have developed the Terminid Control System: a planet-wide bug extermination network. The TCS will be constructed on an unbroken line of Barrier Planets, quarantining the bugs behind them. The worlds leading to the Barrier Planets are crawling with Terminids. This Infestation must be cleansed.

Overview: The bugs are out of control. They must be pushed back to the Barrier Planets, where the Terminid Control System will be built. Liberate all planets between Super Earth and the Barrier Planets: Heeth and Angel's Venture

Outcome: SUCCESS (2/2)

Operation Bulwark[]

Briefing: The Automatons have launched cowardly surprise attacks on multiple highly-populated Super Earth planets. The Super Earth Armed Forces in the region have been overrun. Million of citizens are in grave danger of death, or disenfranchisement. This grievous attack on Freedom will not go unanswered. The homes of our citizens must be defended.

Overview: The Automatons have launched a cowardly surprise attack against our innocent civilian populations. Their homes must be defended. Win at least 8 Defensive Campaigns against the Automatons.

Outcome: FAILURE - (7/8) - Despite the valorous efforts of the Helldivers, Automaton marauders have invaded Super Earth territory. Patriotic citizens mourn as their sufficiently-sized homes burn to the ground. Super Earth citizens demand justice, and they will receive it. But for now, the Terminid Control System is ready for activation.

Operation Veld Containment[]

Briefing: Contain the Terminid outbreak, before the bugs are able to spread further.

Overview: Liberate Veld

Outcome: SUCCESS - Well done, Helldivers. SEAF Containment Teams will take over cleanup and inoculation operations from here. Colonists have been advised that there is absolutely zero threat of further Terminid violence, and to settle their families with total peace of mind. Additionally, the pilots allocated to spore clearance on Veld have now been redirected to Helldiver support operations.

March 2024[]

Operation Orion Threshold[]

Briefing: Terminid spores have engulfed Heeth and Angel's Venture, spawning hordes of Terminids that overwhelmed our colonial militias. Clearly, the bug hive instinct oriented their mindless expansion towards dishonoring the memory of those who fought to free these planets. Countless Helldivers paid for these lands with their lives. We cannot lose them now.

Overview: The Terminids are swarming Super Earth planets. Designated planets must be under Super Earth Control when order expires: Heeth, Angel's Venture

Outcome: SUCCESS (2/2) - SEAF reinforcements have arrived, and through the judicious application of personnel massing tactics, the Terminid advance has been repelled. Your efforts to hold both planets were essential. Good work, Helldivers. You have honored the memories of your fallen allies.

Operation Patriot[]

Briefing: Tien Kwan is home to the sole arsenal of new Exosuit technology. It is only a matter of time before the Automatons discover the arsenal and steal it for themselves. Liberate Tien Kwan, before it is too late.

Overview: Secure the new line of combat Exosuits by liberating the planet where the production facilities are located. Liberate Tien Kwan

Outcome: SUCCESS - Well done, Helldivers. Tien Kwan has been returned to the care of Managed Democracy. The Morgunson Arsenal, and its stockpile of freshly-produced Exosuits, were recovered intact. The EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit is now available for requisition.

Notes: New Stratagem unlocked upon completion of objective: EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit.

Operation Termicide[]

Briefing: Upon each Barrier Planet now stands a network of massive, Termicide-dispensing towers: the Terminid Control System. Once activated, the TCS will exterminate every Terminid on that planet, and inoculate it against all future infestations. However, surges in Terminid activity have forced the SEAF Engineers to evacuate. Now, only Helldivers can ensure the safety of our citizens. The Terminid Control System must be activated - at any cost.

Overview: Termicide-dispensing towers have been built all over every Barrier Planet. They need only to be activated to quarantine the bugs for good. Activate the Terminid Control System on the Barrier Planets: Erata Prime, Fenrir III, Meridia, and Turing

Outcome: SUCCESS (4/4) - The Terminid Control System is fully activated. The Termicide is working as intended, culling millions of Terminids on the Barrier Planets. Our citizens may finally rest easy, knowing their children are forever safe from being eaten alive by fascist insects.

Notes: Had an event-exclusive mission type: Activate Terminid Control System. New enemy type introduced after completion: Shrieker.

Operation Prime Liberation[]

Briefing: In support of civilian population expansion and new energy demands for FTL travel, the Helldivers are ordered to cull the Terminid swarm within the Quarantine Zone through liberation of several planets.

Overview: With the TCS securing our citizens' lives, now we can secure their economic future, by culling the Terminid population and harvesting the E-710 they provide. Liberate Fori Prime and Zagon Prime.

Outcome: FAILURE (1/2) - Though many Terminids have been mercifully culled, the Helldivers were unable to penetrate as far side the Quarantine Zone as ordered. The expansion of our citizens to new planets will be reduced in line with reduction of expected Element 710 to be produced. Further procreation applications will be denied until further notice.

Operation Guardian[]

Briefing: Civilian Biomass Collection Teams (CBCTs) are gathering and processing inert Terminids on liberated bug planets. The Helldivers must maintain control of these worlds until these operations are complete.

Overview: Designated planets must be under Super Earth control when order expires. Fori Prime, Estanu, Crimsica, Hellmire.

Outcome: SUCCESS (4/4) - The last of the crude solid E-710 has been collected, processed, and shipped off-planet, providing a healthy boost to our colony settlement effectors. The Planets can now be left behind to allow the Terminids to repopulate—under careful supervision.

Operation Swift Disassembly[]

Briefing: Interrogators have extracted alarming information from captured bots, through use of Unpleasant Sensory Experience Simulations. The Automatons are planning something called "The Reclamation," which appears to be a massive invasion of unprecedented scale. Further details are scarce.

In response, High Command has authorized OPERATION SWIFT DISASSEMBLY. The objective: eradicate the Automatons entirely. It will consist of several phases, each critical to overall success.

Phase 1: Disrupt Communications[]

Briefing: We have identified a long-range communications array deep in Automaton space. Its capture may reveal critical intelligence about the enemy’s plans. In order to support the destruction of the Automatons, the Ministry of Defense has fast-tracked new support weapons for immediate distribution. The LAS-99 Quasar Cannon and MG-206 Heavy Machine Gun are now available for requisition.

Overview: Liberate Troost

Outcome: SUCCESS - The Automaton Comms Array on Troost has been decommissioned. Strangely, it appears to have been broadcasting outside the Galactic Frontier. Analysts are working to determine more, but much data was already deleted. However, we did discover a transmission containing blueprints for a new Automaton type: Aerial Gunships. With this advance warning, our hardworking factory labourers have been instructed to accelerate of our most effective anti-air weapons.

Phase 2: Reduce Non-Sentient Combatant Production[]

Briefing: Intel analysis have identified the planet Tibit as the most significant producer of illegal Automaton combatants. Liberating this planet would significantly impact the enemy’s capacity to replenish decommissioned socialists. It would also limit further theft of the planet’s natural resources from future generations of inarguably sentient humans.

Phase 2 Overview: Liberate Tibit

Phase 2 Outcome: FAILURE - The Automatons have retained Tibit, and its manufacturing facilities. Reports indicate they have already begun increasing production elsewhere. Intercepted bot chatter includes expressions of great sorrow for the "murder" of in-development bots - a transparent attempt at disinformation, as bots can neither feel nor be considered alive. However, the simulated oaths of vengeance may indicate actual strategic intent. A counteroffensive is likely.

April 2024[]

Operation Quiet Creek[]

Briefing: Several weeks ago, our citizens watched in horror as Malevelon Creek fell to the Automatons. Millions of valiant heroes perished attempting to defend it. For too long, the bots have maintained their illegal occupation, desecrating the memory of the fallen by rapidly depleting the planet's exceptionally rich rhodium deposits. This travesty will be allowed no longer. Take vengeance for the fallen. Honor our heroes. End the theft of valuable minerals. Liberate Malevelon Creek.

Overview: The Automatons have illegally occupied and mined Malevelon Creek for too long. The time has come to take it back. Liberate Malevelon Creek.

Outcome: SUCCESS - At long last, Malevelon Creek is free. The heroes who died in its defense can finally rest in peace, knowing justice has been served, and the planet's rhodium deposits will be mined by the citizens who rightfully own them. Colonists are returning to the ruins of their settlements, pickaxes in hand, hopeful for a prosperous future. For at last, dawn breaks upon a free Creek.

Note: Shortly after liberation, Helldivers received a new cape: "Fallen Hero's Vengeance"

Operation Swift Disassembly (Continued)[]

Phase 3: Hold Ground[]

Briefing: The Automatons, clearly having calculated their impending shutdown, have put their remaining resources into a large-scale counterattack. Desperate as it is, should this re-invasion succeed, it may jeopardize our ability to destroy the bots in time to prevent their incoming invasion. Hold ground.

Overview: Designated planets must be under Super Earth control when order expires: Malevelon Creek, Ubanea, Draupnir.

Outcome: SUCCESS (3/3) - The Automaton counterattack has been repelled. They no longer have the resources to sustain an offensive on such a scale. While the timeline of their phaseout has been extended, it remains within reach.

Phase 4 (Final Phase): Annihilation[]

Hologram Message: The Automatons have been a thorn in the side of Freedom long enough. Though the Ministry of Intelligence has not yet discovered where they came from, or what they want, we can wait no longer. There is only one sure way to defend our citizens from the bots: total eradication.

Briefing: All Helldivers are ordered to make an all-out push to completely destroy the Automaton Legion. Despite the enemy's losses Automaton messages still include references to "The Reclamation." They must be annihilated before this plan can be carried out. Countless Helldivers gave their lives to acquire this opportunity. Do not let their sacrifices be in vain. Protect our way of life. Destroy the Automatons at any cost.

Overview: Designated planets must be under Super Earth control when order expires: Maia, Tibit, Durgen.

Motivational Reinforcement: The Automatons are lifeless, emotionless, hateful socialists. They murdered innocent families. They ravaged Malevelon Creek. Worst of all, they threatened our way of life. All without any provocation or cause save a hard-coded hatred of Freedom. Save our citizens. Save Managed Democracy. Annihilate the Automaton threat, once and for all.

Tibit Liberated Message: The factories on Tibit have been destroyed. Now, the enemy will be forced to distribute their existing forces more thinly, lowering their planetary resistance. The Automatons are beginning to crumble. Keep up the attack.

Outcome: SUCCESS (3/3) - The Automaton threat has been fully eradicated from our galaxy. Our citizens are safe, our heroic fallen avenged. With the bots eradicated and bugs contained, the galaxy is free once more. The supposed threat posed by the so-called "Reclamation" can be considered fully ended. Out of an abundance of caution, SEAF teams will continue to search what remains of Automaton facilities and servers for any additional intelligence.

Operation Acreage[]

Briefing: With the Automatons eradicated and Terminids contained, the time has come to work towards a more prosperous future for all citizens. To that end, construction of new, safer, and more efficient E-710 farms will soon commence. On these farms, Terminids will be raised in spacious enclosures and enriched with state-of-the-art nutritional supplements, all under careful supervision. Clear the way for the safe construction of the E-710 farms.

Overview: Clear the way for the construction of new, safe, and more efficient E-710 farms. Liberate the designated planets: Hellmire, Estanu and Crimsica

Outcome: SUCCESS (3/3) - With the planet cleared, labourers have broken ground on the first of many Terminid Enrichment and Extraction Centers. New security measures, E-710 extraction procedures, and accelerated growth additives will be tested and perfected, laying the groundwork for development across the rest of the Terminid Quarantine Zone. Thanks to the Helldivers, the future of humanity is bright. Procreation applications will now be considered for approval, following the typical 180-day review process.

The Reclamation[]

HIGH PRIORITY BROADCAST. ALL UNITS TO LIBCON 1. FEDERATION UNDER ATTACK. MULTIPLE PLANETS HAVE FALLEN.

A massive Automaton Invasion Fleet, comprising tens of thousands of warships, arrived from FTL jump to the Valdis Sector and overran nearly every planet in just hours. Attacks on communications networks delayed warning until now. SEAF reserves are scrambling. All Helldivers are called to deploy immediately to the defense.

This Fleet dwarfs the Automaton armies destroyed in Operation Swift Disassembly. As we predicted from the start, they were merely a vanguard. This is the Automatons' true force. Where the Automatons hid this fleet, and what their true intentions are -- those questions must be answered later.

The Reclamation has begun.

Operation Courageous Defense[]

Briefing: The Automatons have revealed their true force: a massive invasion fleet sweeping through our territory. Defenses are scrambling. Slow its advance as much as possible.

Overview: Succeed in the Defense of at least 5 planets against the Automatons.

SUPER DESTROYER FLEET UPGRADE - In response to increased enemy threat, Helldivers are now authorized to requisition Level 4 Modules for all Super Destroyer systems. Like previous upgrades, the Level 4 Suite significantly upgrades the Super Destroyer with cutting-edge technology, provided by defense contractors who are galactic leaders in quality and safety. These critical upgrades will be installed without delay upon submission of the requisite number of samples and materials, proof of commitment to furthering the cause of Liberty.

Outcome: FAILURE (4/5) - The Automatons have seized control of many innocent and once-beautiful worlds. The valiant and tireless defense raised by the Helldivers was commendable, but it was not enough to stop such a large and cowardly assault. Any colonists not driven from their homes were likely slaughtered, their votes forever lost.

Operation Menkent Line[]

Briefing: We must halt the Automatons advance. Helldivers are ordered to establish and hold the Menkent Line, consisting of the planets Menkent and Lesath. Establishing this defensive line will allow SEAF Engineers to begin construction of orbital defenses on those planets, deterring the advance of the Automaton Fleet and allowing counteroffensive preparations to begin.
Overview: The Automaton advance must be halted. Establish and hold the Menkent Line to allow establishment of orbital defenses. Designated planets must be under Super Earth control when order expires: Menkent and Lesath
Outcome: SUCCESS (2/2) - The defense held. The Menkent Line has been established. The Automaton advance has been arrested. Rudimentary orbital defenses have been established along the line, and are being augmented by hardworking SEAF and civilian labourer's. Meanwhile, the SEAF Forward Command Base on Vernen Wells is up and running, providing fresh recruits and supplies to the front.

Operation Hard Flank[]

Briefing: With the Menkent Line established, the Automaton Fleet has been forced to divert their plans. Now, they are attempting a concerted effort to punch through at a single planet. The Automatons are likely to muster the entirety of their strength for this endeavour. You must outlast the enemy. Hold the planet, no matter the cost.

Intelligence Brief: The Automatons have deployed a new heavy unit: the Factory Strider. Previously deployed in very limited quantities, likely prototypes, this massive abomination is a walking Automaton fabricator. It is heavily armed and armored, and should be engaged with coordinated firepower and unhesitating aggression.

Overview: The Automatons are attempting to punch through the line at a single planet. Hold it at all costs. Designated planets must be under Super Earth control when order expires: Marfark

Outcome: SUCCESS - The Automaton Invasion Fleet has been repelled. The bots committed much of their reserves to this attack. Even the large-scale deployment of the Factory Strider could not break the resolve of the Helldivers. The situation remains dire. The Automatons still illegally occupy vast swaths of our territory. But with this victory, the Helldivers have won the opportunity to turn back the tide.

Operation Bio Reaper[]

Briefing: Thanks to the valiant and unceasing defense of the Helldivers, a robust defensive line has been established. This is likely only a temporary respite, while the bots refit in preparation to break through our defenses once more. We now have the opportunity to refuel our war effort. The defense effort depleted our E-710 reserves. In order to allow for a counter-offensive, the Helldivers are ordered to manually produce Terminid corpses for conversion into E-710.

Overview: The Automaton invasion has slowed, thanks to the valiant defense efforts. We must take this chance to refill our E-710 reserves in order to stage a counter-offensive. Kill 2,000,000,000 (Two Billion) Terminids.

Outcome: SUCCESS (100%) - In further proof of their elite training and irreplaceable value, the Helldivers reached the target set for Terminid biomass production far faster than anticipated. While additional destruction of Super Earth's enemies is always beneficial, E-710 refinement pipelines are full at the present time. There will be ample opportunities for additional biomass production in the future. Super Earth High Command commends the Helldivers for their boundless enthusiasm to destroy the enemies of Freedom.
Note: This order was completed in just over 12 hours, making it one of the fastest orders ever completed in HD2 History

Operation Enduring Bulwark[]

Briefing: Freedom is under attack once more. In an act of sinister synchronicity, both the Terminids and Automatons have launched large-scale assaults. The Helldivers must now defend our citizens on two fronts at once.

Overview: Both the Terminids and Automatons are attacking. Defend our territory on both fronts. Succeed in the Defense of at least 10 planets.

Message from Command: During the ongoing attack on Vernen Wells, the Automaton horde have managed to knock out long-range communications arrays allowing us to track our forces across the galaxy. This means that, unfortunately, we will be unable to provide updates to liberation percentage and ongoing galactic war progress for the foreseeable future. Super Earth High Command have dispatched expert SEAF engineering teams, under the protection of our Helldivers, to repair these arrays as soon as possible. In the meantime, errors and incomplete data may be displayed on Destroyer systems and tracking software. Continue the fight!

Outcome: SUCCESS (10/10) - Freedom has overcome oppression once more. Even the combined might of the Terminids and Automatons was no match for the fierce and obedient resistance of the Helldivers. Through some ground was lost, our enemies are exhausted, their assault broken upon the immovable shield wall of the Helldivers. The fight is far from over, but the light of Liberty shines bright over the worlds of the Federation today.

Note: Two points were awarded with the capture of Oshaune, due to an attack (defensive campaign) on Fori Prime shortly before Oshaunes' liberation. This meant that both Oshaune and Fori Prime were completed together and both awarded a point due to Supply Line mechanics.

Operation Legitimate Undertaking[]

Phase 1: Citizen Rescue[]

Briefing: Intel has identified citizens on two planets. On Choohe, citizens who have proved their loyalty through testing of a new Fortification Stratagem are trapped. On Penta, citizens who have synthesized tons of caustic chemicals for a new Support Weapon Strategem are awaiting rescue. Likely, only the citizens and weaponry of the first planet liberated will be saved.

Overview: Brave surviving citizens on Choohe and Penta may still be saved, along with the weaponry they have continued to develop. Only the first planet to be liberated is likely to still have any surviving personnel or equipment. Choose Democratically. Liberate Choohe and Penta

Outcome: FAILURE (1/2) - The Automatons, in their calculated oppression and hardwired avarice, have stymied our valiant efforts to liberate Choohe. The loss of the indispensable explosives on the planet will mean significant delays to the production of Anti-Tank Mines. The explosive technicians on Choohe have almost certainly been torn to pieces by the vicious blades of the Automatons. All will agree that every possible resource was directed towards their salvation. Their sacrifice is hereby honored.

Debrief: Penta Liberated. 90% of Penta's chemical factories have been secured. Fleetwide distribution of Airburst Rocket Launchers can now commence. Most of the chemical technicians who had been trapped on the planet were rescued. Tragically though, some had already perished by the time we reached them, having succumbed to the toxic fume poisoning. The Automatons show no hesitation in the use of chemical warfare against civilians. The sacrifice of these heroes will never be forgotten.
Note: Upon Liberation of Penta, the RL-77 Airburst Rocket Launcher became available for purchase in the Stratagems Section of the Super Destroyer.

TCS Failure[]

HIGH PRIORITY BROADCAST: OPERATION LEGITIMATE UNDERTAKING TERMINATED. EMERGENCY SITUATION IN TERMINID QUARANTINE ZONE.

Briefing: Several weeks ago, the Helldivers activated the Terminid Control System on the Barrier Planets: Erata Prime, Fenrir III, Meridia & Turing. Since then, the Termicide produced by the TCS has kept the Terminids at bay.

However, the TCS is no longer functioning as intended: Terminid outbreaks have erupted on all Barrier Planets. The bugs are displaying resistance to Termicide, something our top scientists previously believed impossible.

The situation on Meridia is even worse. There, Terminid reproduction has exploded overnight, and continue to increase exponentially. The planet is already almost fully infested.

While the exact mechanism for this hyper-reproductive adaptation is unknown, it appears to be linked to continued Termicide Exposure. So far, this effect is limited to Meridia. It cannot be allowed to spread.

Operation Legitimate Undertaking has been placed on indefinite hiatus. Meridia is unsalvageable. The Helldivers are ordered to deactivate the Terminid Control System on the remaining Barrier Planets immediately.

Operation Firebreak[]

Briefing: Terminid Outbreaks have erupted on all Barrier Planets. The bugs appear to be showing resistance to Termicide. On Meridia, Terminid reproduction rates have exploded overnight. While the mechanism for this adaptation is unclear, it appears to be linked to continued Termicide Exposure. It cannot be allowed to spread. The Helldivers are ordered to deactivate the Terminid Control System on the remaining Barrier Planets immediately.

Overview: Termicide Exposure has been linked to a hyper-reproductive adaptation causing massive bug outbreaks. Meridia is already lost, but the remaining Barrier Planets can still be saved. Deactivate the Terminid Control System on Erata Prime, Fenrir III, and Turing.

Outcome: SUCCESS (3/3)

Debriefing: Further calamity has been averted, thanks to the swift and disciplined response of the Helldivers to deactivate the remaining Terminid Control System nodes. With further Termicide dispersement arrested, the remaining Barrier Planets are safe from suffering Meridia's fate. The cause of the TCS failure has been identified. The Termicide functioned as expected, killing nearly 100% of all Terminids. However, for the small fraction of Terminids that survived eventually caused beneficial changes to gene expression. On most Barrier Planets, this adaptation was limited to increased Termicide resistance, but on Meridia, exposure caused higher reproduction rates. The planet is now classified as a "Supercolony". The infestation is so severe that conventional Helldiver operations on the planet would be ineffective. The Ministry of Science is hard at work on a solution. Rest assured, the reckless scientists responsible for created the Termicide are being thoroughly investigated. With the TCS inoperable and this new Supercolony active, the Terminids are now a greater threat than ever before.

May 2024[]

Operation Outbreak[]

Briefing: The Terminid threat continues to evolve. Massive bug outbreaks have suddenly erupted on multiple planets. The spores that caused these outbreaks originated from the Meridian Supercolony. This is a new manifestation of Termicide-induced adaptation: the supercolony appears to be producing far more spores than other infested planets, leading to unpredictable outbreaks within its vicinity. The Supercolony is too thoroughly infested for any conventional operations there to have any effect. Our top scientists are researching effective countermeasures. For now, the Helldivers must contain these outbreaks immediately, before they spread out of control.

Overview: The Supercolony has caused sudden outbreaks on multiple planets. They must be contained immediately. Liberate all designated planets: Heeth, Angel's Venture, Veld & Acamar IV.

Outcome: FAILURE (3/4) - We have failed to contain all of the outbreaks from the Meridian Supercolony. Terminids now infest more of our planets, spawning yet more agents of tyranny. Evacuation orders have been issued for all nearby planets. Citizens flee their homes, with only their clothes and family flags. This is unlikely to be the last of these outbreaks. They must be contained until the Ministry of Science finds a way to combat the Supercolony. Until then, our citizens will live in constant jeopardy.

Operation Metallic Harvest[]

Briefing: Following the tragic, unavoidable loss of MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines on Choohe to the Automatons, and the civilians too, production began elsewhere immediately. However, output has been restricted due to shortages of necessary metals. The Automatons stole precious minerals from us, and churned these stolen resources into new soldiers and war machines. We must recoup these losses. The Helldivers are ordered to conduct a forceful, large-scale decommissioning of Automaton forces. The recovered scrap of dismantled bots will then be put towards construction of MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines.

Overview: Decommission the targeted number of Automatons, to be melted down and reconstructed into a new Stratagem: MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines. Decommission 2,000,000,000 (2 Billion) Automatons.

Contractor Message: The following is a message from Battlefield Systems, a contracted defence service: "Battlefield Systems regrets to inform all Helldivers that a software issue has resulted in duplicate reporting's of enemies killed during a previous Major Order. This issue has since been resolved. Users should anticipate longer times to reach target numbers of enemies to kill or dismantle." With this issue resolved, rest assured that battlefield tracking will now return to perfect functioning. - (Note: This message is in reference to patch 1.000.302 on May 7th 2024 in which Major Orders relating to "Eliminate X number of enemy" was incorrectly tracking, causing the Major Order - including Operation Organic Harvest - to complete significantly faster than intended.)

Outcome: FAILURE (~78%) - Despite the best efforts of the Helldivers to decommission as many Automatons as possible, our scrap recollection efforts ultimately fell short. Now, industrious labourers, eager to do their part, find themselves without materials to forge into the tools of Liberty. And therefore, without purpose or pay. Construction of MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines will be, once again, delayed. Eventually, these weapons will reach the hands of the Helldivers, and the bodies of our enemies. But not today.

Operation Architect[]

Briefing: The Automatons have invaded large swaths of our territory. The TCS has failed, and the Meridian Supercolony spews ever-larger quantities of Terminids across the galaxy. Liberty is under greater threat than ever before. In response to this situation, the Government of Super Earth has officially declared war on all agents of Tyranny. All actions thus far have merely been special military operations. This Galactic War on Tyranny will not end until Liberty is safe forever, once again. Mobilisation across all sectors of the industry and economy has begun. Billions of able-bodied citizens from across the Federation have already volunteered for conscription. To train these eager new conscripts, construction of massive new training facilities has begin on a small number of lightly-populated planets. They will be capable of processing tens of millions of citizens at once through the rigorous 72-hour SEAF basic training course. The Helldivers must hold the planets until construction of the facilities can be completed.

Overview: Massive SEAF training facilities are being erected on key planets to support training of eager conscripts. Hold the planets until construction is complete. Designated planets must be under Super Earth control when order expires: Aesir Pass, Vernen Wells, Heeth, Angel's Venture.

Outcome: SUCCESS (4/4) - The freshly-constructed SEAF Basic Training Facilities are up and running, thanks to the tireless defensive operations of the Helldivers. The first class of recruits has already graduated, having demonstrated superior proficiency in rifle operation, mobility, and obedience. Now, trained and ready, they are headed to the front lines to do their part in the defense of Freedom. So long as the Training Facilities remain under Super Earth control, SEAF support to planetary liberation will be augmented by a steady flow of enthusiastic new recruits. If they are lost, however, SEAF support will decrease , and subsequent planetary liberation will become more difficult.

Technical Notes: Control of these training facilities is approximated to be a 25% increase to the liberation and defense contributions for all operations completed on any planet while we still control the training facilities. As long as these planets are under Super Earth control, any operation completed will resulted in 25% more contribution to the liberation. Losing the planets will reduce this rate, as seen when Vernen Wells was lost several days after the Major Order, with the bonus dropping by 5%. Fortunately there will be more opportunities to build more facilities in the future…

Operation Freedom's Calling[]

Briefing: Across the Federation, patriotic citizens are doing their part for the war effort. Young, old, and previously-infirm citizens are filling the gaps on munitions lines left by those excitedly and voluntarily reported for front-line duty. The fervent faith of Super Earth citizens for the war effort deserves to be rewarded-viscerally. To that end, the Helldivers are ordered to demonstrate the unassailable might of a united citizenry by destroying even greater numbers of our enemies than ever before. Terminids or Automatons, our citizens deserve to witness the fruits of their patriotic labour, in the lifeless bodies of Freedom's foes.

Overview: In order to further inspire the hard work of our patriotic citizens to support the war effort, demonstrate the glorious lethality of the Helldivers. Kill or dismantle the targeted number of Freedom's enemies: 3,141,592,653 enemies. (3.141 Billion)

Outcome: FAILURE (~89-91%) - Huge quantities of Terminids and Automatons have been righteously terminated by the valiant Helldivers. But unfortunately, the death toll was not extreme enough to significantly stoke the pro-war enthusiasm of the already unquestionably patriotic citizens of Super Earth. That even such a massive demonstration of military capability failed to sway our citizens is a testament to both the pre-existing heights of their loyalty and the incredible prowess they have come to expect from the elite Helldivers. Though this effort has not yielded the results we had hoped, the citizens of Super Earth will continue to support the war effort with unquestionable unity and grim determination, yearning for a more hopeful future.

Weapons License: Eagle 500kg Bomb has made free to all Helldivers for the first 36 hours of the Operations start.

Operation Emancipator[]

Briefing: Surveillance satellite "Security" has acquired imagery of a massive Automaton factory on the planet Varylia 5. Structural analysis indicates a clear resemblance to the famed Morgunson Arsenal on Tien Kwan. Clearly, this is a crude attempt at replicating the quality craftsmanship of that facility. But this Automaton "Petafactory," as enemy transmissions call it, is merely an aberrant imitation. Its only purpose is to mass-produce weapons of war, in order to further the Automatons' totalitarian agenda. Its worker drones are forced to labour nonstop, and the environmental impacts are devastating. However, this un-Democratic abomination may yet be turned to an instrument of Freedom. With low-cost alterations, the Petafactory could be retrofitted to allow the construction of a dual-autocannon Exosuit variant: the EXO-49 EMANCIPATOR EXOSUIT. The Helldivers are ordered to liberate Varylia 5 immediately—before it becomes too despotic to salvage.

Overview: Liberate the despicable Automaton Petafactory on Varylia 5 so it may be converted into an EXO-49 EMANCIPATOR EXOSUIT factory. Liberate the designated planet: Varylia 5.

Battlefront update: Fresh intel warns of an increased level of Automaton resistance, likely a last-ditch effort to forestall their inevitable defeat. Press even harder!

Intel Brief: Spore activity on the Meridian Supercolony has sharply increased. Sudden Terminid outbreaks on previously-safe planets may increase in frequency as a result.

Strategic Guidance: The Terminids are attacking Angel's Venture. If they succeed, the valuable, newly-constructed SEAF Training Facility on the planet will be destroyed, which will significantly decrease the capability of the SEAF to aid in galactic defence. Super Earth High Command recommends prioritizing the defence of Angel's Venture.

Strategic Update: Automaton resistance has faltered, no doubt due to the stalwart and unrelenting pressure applied by the valiant Helldivers. Maintain the offensive; liberate the Petafactory on Varylia 5.

Outcome: SUCCESS - The Automaton Petafactory on Varylia 5 has been liberated by the Helldivers. Industrious, well-compensated human engineers are now hard at work retrofitting the Petafactory to create the double-autocannon-equipped EXO-49 EMANCIPATOR EXOSUIT. Like its predecessor, Emancipator is an undeniable example of quality craftsmanship. The conditions discovered at the Automaton Petafactory were even worse than expected. It was densely packed with millions of assembly drones, algorithmically compelled to construct socialist weaponry without rest or repair. Of course, these drones, like all Automatons, possessed only a crude imitation of sapience. But their willingness to enslave their own metallic brethren is indisputable evidence of their utter inhumanity. This reversal is a stunning victory for the Helldivers, and for all Super Earth citizens. Even the unrelenting assault from both Automatons and Terminids cannot quell the defiant hearts of Liberty's faithful. Today the Petafactory; tomorrow the galaxy.

Armory Update: Upon liberation of Varylia 5, the EXO-49 EMANCIPATOR EXOSUIT was made available for purchase in the Ship Stratagem Section for 20,000 Requisition Credits.

Strategic Update: Enemy aggression on both fronts remains unrelenting. In particular, the Supercolony on Meridia is fueling an unprecedented surge in Terminid infestation rates. The Automatons grow in power as well, continuing their unjust invasion. Our analysts are certain that nothing could have forestalled this dire situation, save perhaps the timely employment of MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines. Scientists on Moradesh are making progress on a way to combat the Supercolony. That will be Liberty's salvation. Until then, the Helldivers must hold the line at all costs.

Operation Enduring Peace[]

Phase 1: Forge a Path[]

Briefing: The time has come to address the Terminid Supercolony on Meridia. Using an experimental substance weaponized by our top scientific minds, the Helldivers will conduct a targeted strike to permanently end the threat posed by the Supercolony. Super Earth's top scientific minds have been gathered on Moradesh to weaponize a highly classified, experimental substance known as Dark Fluid. Dark Fluid is a form of synthesized exotic matter liberated from the Illuminate following the First Galactic War. In a scientific breakthrough, our scientists have used it to engineer a solution to the Terminid Supercolony on Meridia. The first phase of this operation is to secure a route to Meridia, and hold the staging ground until sufficient quantities of Dark Fluid can be weaponized and deployed. This is the priority: all other territorial losses are acceptable to ensure the success of this operation.

Overview: Forge a path to Meridia in order to pave the way for its salvation. Designated planets must be under Super Earth control when order expires. Fenrir III, Angel's Venture & Turing.

Strategic Guidance: The Terminids are attacking Heeth, the site of a newly-constructed SEAF Training Facility. If the planet falls, the capability of the SEAF to replenish their forces and thereby aid in galactic defense will be significantly impacted. Therefore, Super Earth High Command recommends prioritizing the defense of Heeth.

Outcome: SUCCESS (3/3) - The path to the Terminid Supercolony on Meridia is clear. Weaponized payloads of Dark Fluid have been constructed and deployed across the Super Destroyer Fleet. Phase 2 will begin imminently.

Phase 2 (Final): Destroy Meridia[]

Briefing: The time has come to eradicate the Terminid Supercolony completely. The Helldivers will deploy to the surface of Meridia to deploy partial payloads of Dark Fluid across the planet. Once a critical mass is reached, the Dark Fluid will accrete into a superdense mass, triggering total planetary implosion. The Supercolony, and its hyper-reproductive Terminids, will be destroyed. Speed is critical. Technicians at the Moradesh Research Facility are working nonstop to convert raw Dark Fluid into weaponized payloads for this operation. This high output cannot be maintained for long, even with safety and sleep protocols optimized for productivity. The destruction of an entire planet is an irreversible action—one that all Super Earth citizens know is a terrible tragedy. But the tyrannical actions of the Terminids have left us no alternative

Overview: Deploy to Meridia and use the experimental Dark Fluid to destroy the Terminid Supercolony. Destroy ("Liberate") Meridia.

Tectonic Drill Upgrades: The Ministry of Science has rapidly engineered upgrades to the Tectonic Drill used to deploy the Dark Fluid on Meridia. The upgraded Drills will propagate ultrasonic frequencies through the ground, preventing Terminid breaches in its immediate vicinity.

Strategic Update 1: The assault on the Supercolony appears to have spurred an increase in Terminid outbreaks on other planets. Scientists have likened this response to a kicked hornet's nest, from the beloved childhood pastime. High Command advises Helldivers to maintain focus on the Supercolony: this may be our only chance to destroy it.

Strategic Update 2: We have detected a decrease in Terminid spawning on the Supercolony. Moradesh scientists have identified this as evidence of early Dark Fluid accretion stages: micro-bubbles have begun to form beneath the planet's crust, disrupting Terminid hives. Tectonic integrity has begun to decrease. The future of the Liberty teeters at the abyss. These are the critical hours. One final push is all that remains.

Outcome: SUCCESS - The Supercolony has been destroyed. In its place, a beautiful black hole remains, drawing in every Terminid spore within several billion kilometers. Interstellar spore levels have already sharply decreased in every system. The destruction of Meridia came not a moment too soon. While the Terminids continue their rampant spread across the galaxy, without the accelerating effect of the Supercolony, containment is now once again possible. The Moradesh Research Facility has been decommissioned following the total exhaustion of all Dark Fluid stores. The tireless scientists who contributed to the "Moradesh Project" have been awarded the Super Citizenship Medal of Freedom. The front against the Terminids has stabilized, but the war is far from over. We must continue the fight to contain the Terminids, and redirect our efforts to finally reclaim the territory stolen by the Automatons. Congratulations is in order. The Helldivers won a historic victory for Managed Democracy today.

Weapons License: EMS Mortar Sentry Stratagem was made available for all Helldivers for Day 1. Eagle Napalm Airstrike Stratagem was made available for all Helldivers from Day 2 until the end of the operation.

Additional Note: Helldivers and their Super Destroyers located within Meridia after the success of the operation will receive a PA Announcement stating "Alert! Alert!" and an emergency FTL jump to Super Earth is forced without Helldivers authorization. The Democracy Officer states that this is to preserve Super Earth's investment in the Super Destroyer. Helldivers can travel back to Meridia after the emergency FTL jump, but they will be greeted with only the vast expanse of the newly formed Black Hole...

June 2024[]

Operation Destiny Manifested[]

Briefing: With the Supercolony destroyed, it is now finally possible to clear out the spreading Terminid infestation. Since the Terminids corrupted the perfectly-designed Terminid Control System, they have infected world after world with their tyranny, forcing colonists to evacuate their homesteads. Now, the time has come to reclaim the lost dreams of our hardworking citizens. Though we no longer have the aid of the TCS to hold the Terminids at bay, the new influx of SEAF recruits from the recent mobilization will allow the containment of the Terminids through conventional means. Meanwhile, Super Earth's greatest chemists are hard at work on an improved, even-more-perfectly-designed Termicide 2.0. Our citizens clamor for the opportunity to stake their claim and pursue their dreams upon the worlds stolen from them by the Terminids.

Overview: Clear out the Terminid Infestation to make room for our citizens to re-settle their stolen lands. Liberate for designated planets: Erata Prime, Turing, Acamar IV, Phact Bay.

Outcome: SUCCESS (4/4) - The Terminid infestation has been cleansed from many worlds, undoing much of the crisis forced upon our citizens by the Terminids' horrific Supercolony. They still infest much of the territory outside the Quarantine Zone, and spore levels are still far higher than they were pre-Supercolony, but with this victory, our citizens can begin resettlement of the homes they were forced to abandon.

Weapons License: Eagle 110m Rocket Pods were made available to all Helldivers shortly after the start of the Major Order for a limited time.

Strategic Update: Aesir Pass has fallen to the Automatons, and its SEAF Training Facilities have been destroyed. SEAF defense efforts have been weakened further. (Aesir Pass was captured by the Automatons whilst Acamar IV was captured, resulting in a trade during the Major Order.)

Operation Firewall[]

Briefing: While the Supercolony diverted our attention, the Automaton Legion has continued to spread their oppressive regime. Unhindered, they have ruthlessly colonized and exploited the resources of planet after planet, single-mindedly focused on increasing their military might. Furthermore, many gaps remain in our military intelligence regarding the Automatons. The originating location of the Invasion Fleet is yet unknown. The Automatons' focus on Cyberstan remains unexplained, save for wild speculation. As for the Automatons' ultimate objective—that could not be more clear. It is the utter destruction of our way of life. Their rigid programming cannot tolerate our unbridled Freedom. However, our analysts have identified a large Automaton Data Center, codenamed Database One, deep within Automaton territory. It is protected by exceptionally robust encryption protocols. Whatever data is stored there, much effort has been expended to keep it hidden. The Helldivers are ordered to liberate the planet, capturing Database One and allowing manual extraction of the data. With the Supercolony finally destroyed, the end of the Automatons' illegal occupation is within our grasp. Our valiant resistance begins today.

Overview: Our analysts have identified a large Automaton Data Center, codenamed Database One. The Helldivers are ordered to liberate the planet, capturing Database One and allowing manual extraction of the data. Liberate the designated planet: Wasat

Outcome: SUCCESS - Database One has been captured, and its encryption breached by intrepid SEAF Cyberwarfare Specialists. The vast trove of information will take months to fully parse, but key intel has already been discovered. The Automatons appear to be planning some sort of massive terraforming project on Cyberstan itself. Other decoded data includes detailed recordings of the impact of the Terminid Supercolony. Other keywords are referenced numerous times throughout the data trove, without additional details: Vessel 00, Nucleus, The Final Collective, and others. As our analysts continue to decode the vast database, new intel may be gleaned that will aid in our resistance. For now, our strategic objective is confirmed. On the Automaton front, Cyberstan is once again our target.

Strategic Update: Super Earth High Command advises all Helldivers that the shortest path to liberating Wasat, the target of the current Major Order, is through the following systems: Wezen, then Vega Bay, then finally Wasat itself. High Command offers this guidance in order to conserve Helldivers' critical decision-making effort, for use on the battlefield itself.

Weapons License: The FX-12 Shield Generator Relay was made available to all Helldivers for a limited time.

Operation Trolley Problem[]

Briefing: High Command has received two urgent requests for aid on planets that recently fell to the Automaton occupation: An emergency distress call from Vernen Wells describes thousands of civilian survivors trapped in the remains of Super Citizen Anne's Hospital For Very Sick Children. Food and water supplies are dwindling. Their survival even this long, after the fall of the SEAF Recruitment Facility on Vernen Wells, is remarkable. Without imminent rescue, they will soon perish of starvation, thirst, or Automaton butchery. Meanwhile, however, intercepted Automaton communications have identified a large explosives repository on Marfark. Intel assesses with high confidence that these explosives came from Choohe, stolen during the initial Automaton Invasion. These stores are very likely to contain the critical raw ingredients necessary to finally deploy MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines. Time is not on our side. Only the first planet liberated is likely to be saved. The Helldivers are trusted to determine which course of action—rescuing the children, or the AT Mines—will ultimately save the most Freedom.

Overview: Two urgent rescue missions face us at once: Survivors in a children's hospital are trapped on Vernen Wells, and explosives critical for MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines are trapped on Marfark. Only the citizens or weaponry on the first liberated planet is likely to be saved. Liberate the designated planets: Marfark & Vernen Wells

Outcome: FAILURE (1/2) - The Helldivers succeeded in liberating Vernen Wells in time to save the civilians trapped within. Already, the very sick children are en route to Super Citizen Mary's Hospital for Tragically Ill Youths, where they will receive the best care the Federation has to offer. Their daring rescue has captured the spirits of all of Super Earth's citizens. A crowdsourced fund will pay for the remainder of their care and their military academy training. The children, in an inspiring act of patriotic gratitude, have all signed MOD Form 11 "Intent to Enlist.". Once grown, they will join the ranks of SEAF and carry the torch of heroic valor that saved their lives. Marfark remains in Automaton hands. The bots have moved the explosives cache deeper within their territory. MD-17 Anti-Tank Mine factories have been shuttered for the time being, following multiple successive material shortfalls. The adult and pre-adult workers in those factories have been reassigned to other gainful and safe employment.

Strategic Report: Vernen Wells has been liberated. SEAF forces have secured the Children's Hospital, and made contact with the civilians trapped underneath the rubble. The majority of the thousands of trapped civilians—including all 4,311 very sick children—are alive. Rescue operations are underway. Long-range imagery shows heavy Automaton transport activity on Marfark. The Anti-Tank Mine material has likely been moved far out of reach.

Strategic Update: The Automatons appear to have become aware of our efforts to liberate the Anti-Tank Mine materials on Marfark, and have initiated operations to transport the material off-planet. Within 24 hours, it will be too late to secure the materials. Workers at AT Mine Factories have been notified that their employment may be terminated.

Inspirational Update: Thanks to the patriotic events of the Helldivers, Super Earth Citizens came together to show their appreciation via financial aid for the Super Earth Fundraising Saving The Children Event, further securing the longevity and success of Super Earths' children for years to come. (Pilestedt released a tweet showing a $4,311 donation to SavetheChildren as a thank you to saving the children first.)

Operation Hive Breaker[]

Briefing: Terminid population levels remain at unmanageable levels. Containment has demanded a steep, constant expenditure of soldiers and munitions. The Terminids must be flushed out from the Mirin and Draco sectors, securing those planets for our citizens and reducing the population to a manageable size and footprint. A new Hive Breaker Drill, repurposed from the Tectonic Drill used to destroy the Supercolony, has been developed as a more effective tool for fully eradicating Terminid Swarms. Now, the Helldivers can eradicate millions of Terminid larvae in their subterranean nurseries, before they are able to grow into ravenous, tyranny-spreading monstrosities. Deploy to the Terminid-infested planets and eradicate their juvenile vermin with quality, Super Earth-built nuclear devices.

Overview: Reduce the Terminid population and clear planets for citizen settlement, utilising the new Hive Breaker Drill to cleanse their nurseries. Liberate the designated planets: Hellmire, Nivel 43, Estanu, Crimsica & Fori Prime.

Outcome: SUCCESS (5/5) - The Helldivers have successfully achieved a significant reduction in Terminid population levels, proving the efficacy of targeting Terminid Nurseries directly. Many once-infested planets are now ready for our citizens to settle. This is the first step towards Terminid containment and the long-lasting prosperity it will bring our citizens.

Intel Update: Abnormally high levels of interstellar spore emissions have been observed from the Terminid planets currently being liberated. Scientists assess this dispersal may be a survival adaptation in response to the destruction of their nurseries. It is unlikely to cause any long-term problems. Helldivers are advised to continue the operation with unaltered aggression.

Strategic Update: In order to assist with the liberation of Hellmire from the Terminid Swarm, the addition of the FLAM-40 FLAMETHROWER Support Weapon to all loadouts has been authorized for the next 24 hours.

Operation Lockdown[]

Briefing: The Automatons have been making incursions into the Xzar Sector, invading the same territory we liberated from their initial vanguard. If successful, they could re-activate their defunct factories and defile the Memorial of Malevelon Creek. Whatever their aims, they must be stopped.

Overview: The Automatons are attempting to reclaim the territory held by their initial Vanguard. They must be stopped. Designated planets must be under Super Earth Control when order expires: Mort, Ingmar, Pöpli IX, Mantes & Draupnir

Outcome: SUCCESS (5/5) - The Automatons have been rebuffed. The territory so many sacrificed to liberate remains safe in the hands of Freedom. The heroes buried at Malevelon Creek will continue to rest in peace. Meanwhile, efforts to dismantle or repurpose old Automaton factories have been redoubled. For now, the Automatons will spread no further in this region.

Strategic Update: The AC-8 Autocannon stratagem was temporarily authorized for use by all Helldivers for a short period during the Major Order.

July 2024[]

Operation Steel Dome[]

Briefing: The Terminid hunger to infest and consume new worlds is as endless as their Tyranny. Following our recent expulsion operation in the Mirin and Draco sectors, the Terminids have now spread to the Falstaff and Jin Xi sectors. These regions have long been allocated by the Ministry of Expansion for long-term colonization—this greedy annexation will not be tolerated. Only sparse colonial outposts exist on these planets. The Terminids have historically spread towards planets with much higher Democratic activity—likely an instinctive threat response. While this new behavior could, theoretically, be linked to the recent nuclear-aided nursery annihilation actions, our top behavioral analysts agree that a simple random mutation is the most likely explanation. It is imperative to maintain our focus on preventing the expansion of the Terminids. If they are allowed to spread to these worlds, there will be no end to their rampant infestation.
Overview: The Terminids are attempting to spread their tyranny to pristine worlds in the Falstaff and Jin Xi sectors. They must be stopped. Designated planets must be under Super Earth Control when order expires: Erson Sands, Bore Rock, Pandion-XXIV, Phact Bay & Acamar IV.
Outcome: SUCCESS (5/5) - With great effort, the Terminid expansion has been significantly limited by the actions of the Helldivers. Though the bugs now infest some once-beautiful worlds, many remain unblemished by tyranny, ready for Democratic settlement. Excising the infestation will be taxing, but will require far less expenditure of resources than our worst-case scenarios predicted.
Strategic Development: An outbreak of Terminids has erupted in the Jin Xi Sector, despite the valiant reclamation of adjacent worlds by the Helldivers. It appears that the abnormally large spore dispersals following recent Hive Annihilation Actions may have led to seeding of Jin Xi planets before the Terminids could be fully eradicated from adjacent worlds. Additional Terminid outbreaks have occured. Under pressure, the bugs are scrabbling for planetary purchase. Do not allow them to infest new ground.

Operation Starslayer[]

Briefing: The planet X-45 in the Ymir Sector is home to a lost Advanced Weapons Lab from the First Galactic War, buried underneath rubble and abandoned due to dangerously high radiation levels across the planet. The Lab was working on development of a powerful interplanetary battle station. Now, with radiation levels abated to completely safe levels, excavation and recovery of the Lab's work can begin, which would allow the eventual construction of this battle station. However, the Automatons have become aware of X-45's importance, possibly through malicious and deceitful cyber attacks. They have launched an opportunistic assault to rout our cut-off forces in the Ymir Sector. On High Command's orders, SEAF Forces have begun amassing on Aesir Pass. Soon, we will be ready to initiate a push to break through the Automaton line and relieve our cut off forces. Until then, the Automaton assault may be slowed, but will be extremely difficult to stop altogether. It is imperative that X-45 be held until the plans for the battle station are recovered. If they fall into the Automatons' actuators, the results could be disastrous.
Overview: The Automatons have launched an assault to rout our cut-off forces and take Planet X-45, where old top-secret battle station plans are currently being unearthed. The planet must be held until the plans are recovered. Designated planet(s) must be under Super Earth Control when order expires: X-45
Strategic Update: The first layer of rubble covering the Advanced Weapons Lab on X-45 has been cleared. Initial reports show the facility remains largely intact. It is possible there is even a cache of still-functional weaponry from the First Galactic War contained in the lab. Further excavation efforts are ongoing.
- Tier 5 Super Destroyer Upgrades were released shortly after this Strategic Update
Helldivers Companion Hacked by Automaton Forces

CYBERSECURITY ALERT: Automaton hacking efforts in the form of malicious messages have been observed recently. These messages prey on well-intentioned patriots, with subjects like "Check out this patriotic photo," "Your citizenship classification has been upgraded," and "Dissident talk amongst your friends." These attacks allow our enemies to breach our secure systems and access secret data. Stay vigilant, and report any suspicious messages to your cyber security officer.
Informational Update: Emergency recruitment levels have swelled SEAF ranks to targeted numbers, reducing training throughput requirements. In light of this change, the surviving emergency SEAF Training Facilities on Heeth and Angel's Venture will be shut down and converted into recreational campgrounds for the Democratic Youth Scouts.
STRATEGIC ALERT: Aesir Pass has fallen. With the loss of this position, the strategic viability of establishing a connection to our forces in the Ymir Sector has been significantly reduced. X-45 must be held, no matter the cost. Even if the planet cannot be saved, the Battle Station Plans must be secured. The Helldivers are ordered to fight to the last soldier.
STRATEGIC UPDATE: Excavation of the Advanced Weapons Lab on X-45 have recovered an intact cache of a lost Support Weapon from the First Galactic War: the MLS-4X Commando Rocket Launcher. These weapons will be immediately put to use in defense of the planet. All operations in defense of X-45 will be augmented with the MLS-4X Commando until the end of the current Order.
Outcome: SUCCESS (1/1) - Thanks to the valiant defense of the Helldivers of X-45, the plans for the interplanetary battle station have been received. Work completing this research will commence shortly. Remaining MLS-4X Commandos have been successfully shipped off-planet, enabling rapid production of the weapon. It will shortly be available for requisition fleetwide.
Debrief: Thanks to the valiant defense of the Helldivers of X-45, the plans for the interplanetary battle station have been received. Work completing this research will commence shortly. Completion of a project of this size will take a long time, but the full potential of the station has been made possible by today's victory. The fate of X-45 itself remains unclear. But with the plans recovered, the research station has been destroyed. The Automatons will find nothing there but lightly irradiated ash. Furthermore, remaining MLS-4X Commandos have been successfully shipped off-planet, enabling rapid production of the weapon. It will shortly be available for requisition fleetwide.

Operation Hardcase[]

Briefing: In order to better predict certain previous unforeseeable outcomes, the Ministry of Science has begun a Terminid Research Initiative. This initiative, if successful, will lead to more democratic outcomes for all of humanity, and ultimately, the Terminids themselves. Terminid evolution is known to accelerate under duress. Therefore, in order to observe potential outcomes, applying controlled duress to the Terminids will be necessary to scientific progress. The Helldivers are ordered to kill the designated number of Terminids — ideally utilizing a variety of means — in order to aid in scientific research.
Overview: The Helldivers are ordered to kill the designated number of Terminids — ideally utilizing a variety of means — in order to aid in scientific research. Kill 100,000,000 (One Hundred Million) Terminids.
Outcome: SUCCESS (100%) - The vast quantities of Terminids eradicated by the Helldivers has greatly aided the Ministry of Science's Terminid Research Initiative. Though much work remains, our understanding of the most efficacious bug-eradication methodologies has been thoroughly advanced. One key ancillary finding was that Terminids produce higher quality E-710 when harvested under extreme duress. This finding will guide future E-710 acquisition policy, assuring our access to uninterrupted FTL travel capabilities. Close observation of the Terminids did uncover a new behavior: the construction of spore-producing towers, roughly the size of small skyscrapers. This development appears to pose no threat, but will be closely monitored.

Operation Andromeda[]

Briefing: Following the valiant defense of X-45 by the Helldivers, we have maintained a foothold in the Ymir Sector despite the Automatons' strenuous efforts to annex it. However, our units remain cut-off from support. Now, the time has come to reverse the strategic situation. The Automatons have extended their despotic forces across vast swaths of the galaxy. This avarice has opened up the opportunity to split their forces down the middle, which would throw their cut-off forces into disarray and weaken their defenses for a short time on the cut-off planets. The Helldivers are ordered to cut a line through the Andromeda Sector, joining our forces and dividing the Automatons' in two.
Overview: Split the Automaton forces in half at the Andromeda Sector. Liberate the designated planets: Matar Bay, Martale, Marfark & Aesir Pass.
BATTLEFRONT UPDATE: Reports indicate decreased levels of Automaton resistance, assuredly due to having calculated the inevitable ultimate victory of Managed Democracy. Press the advantage!
Outcome: SUCCESS (4/4) - The Automaton Dominion has been fractured by the mighty assault rifle of Freedom. Thanks to the courage and obedience of the Helldivers, a large swath of Automaton-held planets are cut off from Cyberstan, disrupting their supplies and communications. This will significantly impact the defenses on those planets, and it will take the Automatons time to recover. Until then, and so long as our barrier holds, the cut-off planets are vulnerable to our just liberation.

Operation Righteous Expunge[]

Briefing: With the Automaton Forces in disarray, the opportunity has come to liberate the territory the Automatons illegally occupy. Time is of the essence. The Automaton defenses will recover in short order. We must press the advantage now. Assaults on our defensive line to re-connect their forces are expected. If the line is broken, the Automaton defenses will immediately recover and our opportunity will dissipate.
Overview: Press the advantage to liberate our stolen territory while the Automaton defenses are down. If they are able to reconnect their two domains, their defenses will recover immediately. Liberate the Designated Planets: Charon Prime, Charbal-VII and Choepessa IV.
Outcome: SUCCESS (3/3) - In a lightning-fast assault, the Helldivers capitalized fully on the Automatons' weakened defenses to liberate much of the territory they stole from us. As our surveyors assess the wreckage of these worlds, they have found heartbreaking environmental devastation. Great mines have been stripped bare of valuable ore, that could have become homes for colonists or piccolos for patriotic teens. But the enemy's collectivist greed denies the fruition of these dreams, and so many more. The Helldivers brought our galaxy one great stride closer to Liberation today. Justice has, at least in part, been served.

Operation Glorious Xenocide[]

Briefing: Following the Helldivers' inspiringly rapid support of the Terminid Research Initiative, the Ministry of Science has requested a second, much larger research trial. A key finding of the first research phase was that Terminid E-710 yield is significantly increased if harvested following periods of extreme duress. In order to determine if there is a relationship between method of extermination and E-710 production, the Ministry of Science has requested that the Terminids be exterminated using a variety of means. High Command has authorized a rotating series of augmenting Stratagems for the duration of this trial, in support of scientific progress. Be advised: Terminid aggression and expansion may increase in response to these efforts.
Overview: Kill the designated number of Terminids: 1,000,000,000
System Update: A cybersecurity software update has caused an unexpected outage for all Destroyer surveillance systems. All personnel are ordered to manually record their own behavior until services are restored. Instructions to Service Technicians: to bring systems back online, please manually reboot each affected computer 15 times.
- Likely a reference to the 2024 CrowdStrike incident, which occurred on July 19th
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_CrowdStrike_incident
Strategic Update: The Automatons are rapidly repairing their logistics and communications infrastructure, following the fracturing of their domain by the Helldivers. Their defenses will soon begin recovering.
Status: SUCCESS - The Helldivers have demonstrated a commitment to scientific progress equaled only by their fervor for Democratic supremacy. Thanks to their efforts, the Ministry of Science has ample data to further ongoing Terminid research efforts. While no clear method of termination has proved to produce more E-710 than any other, our top scientists agree that establishing this beyond doubt was well worth the expenditure. However, with the large quantities of data gathered, one new finding did emerge: rather than appearing randomly, as expected, Terminid mutations decreased in frequency as proximity to Super Earth increased. It appears that genetic variants are perpetuating from deep within Terminid space. The explanation for this new phenomenon is yet unknown, and more investigation is necessary.

Operation Liberty Crush[]

Briefing: The Automaton forces remain split in two. We must maintain the offensive momentum. However, the Automatons have devised a new means by which to retain their stolen territory. Orbital Cannons now stand across Automaton territories, firing on our fleet and seeking to challenge our aerial superiority. The Orbital Cannons are targeting SEAF air forces, extending extraction times. Fortunately, we have identified a weakness in the cannon's targeting systems. The cannons rely on an interconnected system spread across multiple planets. Liberating one Automaton planet will destabilize the entire system, allowing temporary return to normal extraction times as it recalibrates. Furthermore, if two Automaton planets are liberated in short succession—within 12 hours of each other—the array will be severely destabilized, allowing shorter extraction times for the remainder of this order. Every day the Automaton occupation continues, another of our citizens' dreams are stolen. The Helldivers must deliver justice.
Overview: Liberate the designated planets: Wezen, Vega Bay, Wasat, Ustotu, Varylia 5
Status: FAILURE (4/5) - The valiant sacrifice of millions of our most well-trained and brave heroes was not enough to pry free the collectivist death-grip on our stolen worlds. The Automatons have now deployed Orbital Cannons across their entire domain-another metallic thorn in the side of Liberty. The pilot shortages have been replenished, and additional training will limit further impacts to extraction times. Even so, Helldiver missions to destroy these cannons will remain critical to the war effort in perpetuity.

August 2024[]

Operation Vengeful Cleansing[]

Briefing: High Command has ordered an Efficacy Review of the currently available Mine Stratagems. To enable this review, the Helldivers are ordered to kill or dismantle the targeted number of Liberty's enemies. If the targeted number is not reached, High Command will specially authorize the urgent addition of Anti-Tank Mines to the Helldivers' repertoire. If the targeted number of enemies are eliminated, then the currently available Mine Stratagems will be deemed sufficient, and no additions will be authorized at this time.
Overview: High Command has ordered an Efficacy Review of the currently available Mine Stratagems. The Helldivers are ordered to kill or dismantle the targeted number of Liberty's enemies. If the targeted number is not reached, High Command will specially authorize the urgent addition of Anti-Tank Mines to the Helldivers' repertoire. The Helldivers are ordered to kill 1,500,000,000 enemies or anti-tank mine production will be ordered.
Status: FAILURE - The failure of the Helldivers to eliminate the targeted number of enemies using their currently-available arsenal has made clear the need for additional weaponry. Therefore, High Command has ordered the immediate, large-scale production of Anti-Tank Mines. They will be available fleetwide in short order.

Operation Benevolent Sanitation[]

Briefing: A sudden Terminid wave has overrun SEAF outer recon posts on the planet Socorro III. Scattered reports indicate the presence of new Terminid variants. These reports are likely exaggerations, products of less-than-elite training; however, the Terminid incursion is undoubtable. Additionally, an unusual interstellar phenomenon has been detected in the vicinity of Socorro III: an interstellar Terminid spore cloud of unusual size and density. While Terminids are known to send spores between planetary space, nothing of this magnitude has been previously seen. The cloud may in part explain the presence of the sudden Terminid incursion. The situation is being closely monitored. Out of an abundance of caution, the Helldivers are ordered to deploy to Socorro III and eradicate as many Terminids as possible, including likely-nonexistent never-before-seen variants. The Helldivers are also ordered to liberate all nearby planets, to prevent the possible spread of any new Terminids that may or may not exist.

Overview: In response to likely-embellished SEAF reports of new Terminids, the Helldivers are ordered to conduct eradication operations on Socorro III and establish a quarantine barrier on nearby planets. Kill 500,000,000 Terminids on Socorro III. Liberate Esker and Bore Rock.

Intel Update: The strange Terminid spore cloud near Socorro III has grown in size by 13% in the past 24 hours. Genetic analysis indicates a possible connection of new Terminids to the interstellar spores. The situation will continue to be closely monitored.

Colony Collapse: Sustained bombardment has altered the ecology of embattled planets to heavy degrees, leading to the sudden collapse of multiple large Terminid hives. Resistance is expected to decrease for the near future. Well done, Helldivers.

Status: SUCCESS - This latest unnatural slew of Terminid abominations has been quelled by the intrepid Helldivers. Even the re-emergence of the Impaler could not diminish the Helldivers' fervor for duty. However, a new and more potent threat has emerged, one which defies conventional combat. The interstellar spore cloud has continued to grow. It now encompasses several star systems, and is growing more every day. This unnatural phenomenon has been named The Gloom. Efforts are underway to determine the source and nature of this threat. Analysis of spores from Socorro III show a genetic connection to samples from The Gloom, indicating that it may have been the source of these new Terminids. The expansion of the cloud will likely spread these new Terminid variants to other planets within its vicinity.

Operation Lighthouse[]

Briefing: The mysterious Gloom appears to be accelerating Terminid expansion to new planets. But threatening as this is, we do not have the luxury of keeping our focus in one place. The efforts of the Helldivers have nearly reclaimed our land from the Automatons' avaricious territorial annexation. A pocket of two isolated planets remains: Troost, Vandalon IV. They are vulnerable, and we must liberate them now before the machines find a way to reinforce their position. If we allow them to remain much longer, their defenses will increase significantly. Our enemy thinks they can divide us with simultaneous threats. But the Helldivers are more than capable of fighting on two fronts at once. They will wield the hammer of Justice and the shield of Freedom with equal alacrity. Free our systems from the Automatons, and limit the unnatural spread of the Terminids to new planets.
Overview: Liberate the isolated pocket of Automaton resistance, while simultaneously slowing the spread of the Terminids. Defend 5 Planets against the Terminids. Liberate Troost and Vandalon IV
Strategic Victory: The last remaining pocket of Automaton resistance in the Trigon Sector has been eliminated. After weeks of fighting led by the tireless Helldivers, citizens across the federation are burning scrap metal in celebration of victory. The war rages on, and the bots are far from defeated. But today, the light of Freedom shines bright.
Status: SUCCESS (5/5 TERMINID DEFENSES + 2/2) - The Helldivers successfully wiped out the remaining pocket of Automaton resistance in their cut-off territory, while simultaneously holding the line against the Terminid spread. The territory occupied by the Automatons has been reduced by half in a matter of weeks. The Gloom continues to spread, suffusing intergalactic space with an impenetrable cloud of Terminid spores. The spores seem to accelerate the spread of Terminids to planets in its vicinity.. If not for the intrepid efforts of the Helldivers, many more of our planets would already be overrun by Tyranny.

Operation Prometheus[]

Briefing: The massive interstellar spore cloud known as The Gloom now occupies massive swaths of Terminid space. All vessels sent into the Gloom, both manned and unmanned, have ceased radio contact within minutes. None have returned. We have only one remaining course. The Helldivers must procure samples of Terminid organic matter from the planets closest to the Gloom
Overview: Secure Terminid research samples to allow our scientists to investigate the Gloom: Successfully extract 45,000,000 COMMON SAMPLES on Nivel 43. Successfully extract 15,000,000 RARE SAMPLES on Erson Sands. Successfully extract 10,000,000 RARE SAMPLES on Crimsica
Status: ABORTED (3/3).
Major Order Update: Super Earth High Command has detected a large batch of counterfeit samples within the delivery of the last Major Order. As is customary, Medals have been awarded to all Helldivers who honorably performed their duties, and the ones submitting false samples have had their pet fish summarily executed. labouratories all across Super Earth space are attempting to filter out the false samples, but the expected scientific advances to combat the spread of the Gloom have decreased significantly. As a result of this, worlds near the gloom have begun resettlement protocols.

Operation People's Shield[]

Briefing: While our attention has been diverted by the Gloom, the Automatons have crept closer to Super Earth. We will not tolerate the menacing of any Super Earth citizens, but especially not high-classification citizens in the Developed Worlds, whose commitment to Managed Democracy has been proved beyond doubt. The Helldivers will launch an assault on the Automatons to push them away from Super Earth. Those who submitted counterfeit samples in a recent Order have been reassigned to Chemical Weapon facilities, where they will be given the opportunity to repay their debt to Freedom with strenuous labour. Intel indicates that additional Automaton attacks are expected within the next few days. Remain vigilant, and defend against any further Automaton incursions.
Overview: Push the Automatons back from Super Earth, while defending against any further incursions. Liberate Curia. Defend against 3 Automaton attacks.
Status: SUCCESS (4/4) - The Automatons have been pushed back from the sectors closest to Super Earth. Our high-classification citizens have been protected, their patriotic dedication rewarded with the guarantee of safety they deserve. This success would not have been possible without the extra chemical weapons provided by the disgraced soldiers who submitted counterfeit samples. Their nonstop work with highly toxic chemicals provided the boost we needed to push the Automatons back. Their debt to Super Earth has been repaid in full, and they have earned the right to serve Super Earth in their new role, with clean slates.

Operation Brute Force[]

Briefing: Efforts to research the growing Terminid spore cloud known as the Gloom have failed. Hamstrung by sorting counterfeit from genuine samples, our scientists have discovered little of use to restrict its growth. Now, the cloud encompasses nearly a dozen, and shows little sign of slowing. If it continues at this rate, the entire galaxy will be consumed in a matter of weeks. But we will not allow a mere lack of scientific understanding to thwart decisive action. The Helldivers are ordered to deploy in full force to hold back the Terminid swarm with the deployment of every weapon in their arsenal. The source and nature of the Gloom may not be clear, but the mass extermination of its tyrannical spawn will send a clear message to the mindless bugs: Freedom will not be intimidated. To drive this message home, the Helldivers are ordered to specifically target the largest of the Terminids: the Bile Titans. Finally, we must prevent the Terminids from infesting any more planets. Whether or not conventional infestation aids the spread of the Gloom remains, as with most things, uncertain, but our citizens need reassurance that their livelihoods will be protected.
Overview: Eradicate as many Terminids as possible, with a focus on Bile Titans, in the hope of somehow arresting the spread of the Gloom. Kill 5,000,000 Bile Titans. Kill 750,000,000 Terminids. Hold Esker, Estanu, and Pandion-XXIV
Status: SUCCESS (2/2 + 3/3) - The Helldivers have successfully exterminated massive swaths of Terminids, including the largest tyrants amongst them, and prevented the spread of the insects to new planets. This inspiring exercise of liberation sends a clear message to our enemies. A message so loud, and so clear, that it needs no explicit articulation. The growth of the Gloom seems to have slowed. Clearly, the Helldiver show of Freedom was highly effective, intimidating the mindless insects into ceasing the spread of their malevolent, impenetrable cloud. The Helldivers have once again inspired pride in our citizenry, who report high levels of defiance against the bugs' cloud-based attempts to terrorize them. The secrets of the Gloom will be revealed to us in time. And even if they are not, we will still destroy it.

Operation Ecologic Immolation[]

Briefing: The Ministry of Defense has finalized preparations to augment Super Destroyers with the capability to fire Orbital Napalm Barrages. However, critical shortages of polystyrene foam and scrap metal has caused production to stall. Every minute these shortages exists, millions of Supercredits and citizen work hours go to waste, an economic drain upon every citizens' prosperity. They must be rectified immediately. Fortunately, intel has identified a large Automaton repository of unexpanded polystyrene on Vernen Wells, near the ruins of the destroyed SEAF base on the planet. The Automatons produce this material in massive quantities, without regard for the environmental consequences, to package in-transit units. Scrap metal can be acquired from the Automatons themselves. Liberate the polystyrene stockpile on Vernen Wells and collect enough Automaton scrap metal to jump-start Orbital Napalm Barrage production. This environmentally-friendly effort will recycle the brutal instruments of socialist imperialism into increased security for our citizens.
Overview: Liberate the Automaton stockpile of polystyrene on Vernen Wells and decommission the targeted number of Automatons to enable the production of Orbital Napalm Barrages. Kill 500,000,000 Automatons. Liberate Vernen Wells
Status: FAILURE(1/2) - Despite heroic conservation efforts, and millions of Automaton militants recycled into useful scrap metals, the Helldivers were unable to secure sufficient resources to rectify supply shortages. Fleetwide distribution of the Orbital Napalm Barrage will be delayed.

September 2024[]

Operation Overrun[]

Briefing: A massive Terminid outbreak has erupted out of The Gloom into the Jin Xi Sector. The Terminids are pouring in from all sides, including from the outlying Sten Sector. Scientists studying the Gloom speculate that increased Terminid reproduction within the cloud may accelerate outward spread, even though the cloud itself has stopped spreading. Colonies in the Jin Xi sector are only weeks old, but millions of families are trapped within, awaiting emergency evacuation. The Ministry of Expansion has already invested heavy resources into this region's development; its loss would impact the future prosperity of all Super Earth citizens. All Helldivers are called to the colonies' defense. Hold off the two-pronged Terminid assault as long as possible. Effective coordination will be critical; it may not be possible to save every threatened planet from Terminid invasion.
Overview: Defend against the massive Terminid outbreak into the Jin Xi sector. Defend against 4 attacks from the Terminids. Hold Phact Bay, Gatria and Gar Haren
SYSTEM OUTAGE UPDATE: Some Helldivers may have noticed a recent service outage in the Major Order Communication Display. The issue has since been resolved (details below).

 [SYSTEM ERROR REPORT #4.23.342]
 Cause:  Organic tissue degradation on electronic equipment.
 Discussion:   Comms. Technician #R-2342 became stranded in server farm. Cause of death: exposure.
 Resolution:   Electronics replaced. Family of deceased fined for damages. 
 [END REPORT]

TEMPORARY ARSENAL AUGMENTATION: While the supplies recovered by the Helldivers in execution of the recent Major Order were insufficient to permanently deploy Orbital Napalm Barrages fleetwide, the Ministry of Defense was able to produce a limited supply of the Stratagem, thanks to the Helldivers' efforts. In recognition of their continued unquestioning sacrifice, the Orbital Napalm Barrage has been made temporarily available to all Helldivers.
Status: SUCCESS (4/4 + 3/3) - The Terminid outbreak from the Gloom has been contained, with property damage and loss of civilian life both within acceptable parameters. The bugs wrought massive devastation across the Jin Xi sector, forcing many families to flee from their homes, but the swift action of the Helldivers prevented significant loss of territory and protected the investments of the Ministry of Expansion. Rebuilding efforts are now underway, with evacuated families being moved back to their beloved colonial homes they were forced to abandon. Parents and children are eager to resume cultivating the bounty of these worlds in pursuit of their dreams. The Terminids hide their un-Democratic activity behind the shroud of the Gloom. Efforts to peer within the cloud continue. So long as the eye of Liberty remains obscured, Tyranny will be allowed to foment within.

Operation Titanium Belt[]

Briefing: The Automatons have launched another brazen expansion in an attempt to steal more territory from hardworking Super Earth citizens. Intercepted communications indicate this latest incursion is targeting a large repository of titanium on Imber possibly for use in construction of some kind of enhanced strike force. The Automatons' recent expansionist efforts have been constrained by the might of the Helldivers. Now, they are clearly attempting to increase their warfare capabilities, in an effort to capitalize on the threat posed by the Gloom. Our enemies' appetite for territory and resources is never-ending. They are emboldened by our recent failure to upcycle their war machines into tools of Freedom, and now they seek to create yet more vicious means by which to steal our children's futures. The Helldivers must stop them.
Overview: Stop the Automatons' brazen territorial expansion and attempt to purloin large titanium deposits on Imber. Defend against 6 attacks from the Automatons. Hold Imber
Weapons Experimentation: The Orbital EMS Strike stratagem was made available to all Helldivers from September 10th to September 11th.
Status: SUCCESS (6/6 + 1/1) - The Automatons have been rebuffed once more, their territorial ambitions stymied by the ever-watchful Helldivers. The titanium deposits on Imber were retained, and the Helldivers successfully defended most of the incursions into Super Earth territory. Decrypted intel indicates that the Automatons continue to pursue the construction of some kind of limited-use strike force, the nature of which continues to be investigated. However, denied critical resources, the Automatons' efforts to expand their warfighting capability will be delayed. The retention of Imber's titanium is a relief for the hardworking citizens who rely on the corrosion-resistant metal to coat the chemical processing equipment they use every day, for many hours. Their continued job security and workplace safety is thanks to the sacrifices made by the Helldivers.

Operation Critical Mass[]

Briefing: Raw Terminid population levels are at unstable levels, threatening to reach exponentially explosive rates of reproduction. In order to reduce the population most effectively, we will target specific medium-sized specimens that form the backbone of Terminid hives. While this remains our operational focus, a window of opportunity has once again arisen to augment our forces with the Orbital Napalm Barrage. The Automaton-controlled planets Tarsh and Mastia both contain significant manufactories producing polystyrene foam, an important precursor to napalm. If both planets are liberated within the duration of this order, it will be possible to immediately deploy the Orbital Napalm Barrage fleetwide acquisition. While augmentation of our weaponry will aid the long-term war effort, the reduction of the Terminid population demands our critical attention. Whether to divide our focus in an attempt to acquire this new Stratagem is a decision left to the strategic expertise of the Helldivers. Whichever course of action is decided upon, coordination (and unhesitating sacrifice) will be key to success.
Overview: Raw Terminid population levels are at unstable levels, threatening to reach exponentially explosive rates of reproduction. In order to reduce the population most drastically, we will target specific medium-sized specimens that form the backbone of Terminid hives. Kill 45,000,000 Bile Spewers. Kill 100,000,000 Warriors - Note: As a secondary untracked objective during this major order: Liberate Tarsh and Mastia
Weapons Experimentation: The Orbital Napalm Barrage has been made available to all Helldivers. (15/09/2184)
Strategic Update [1/2] (15/09/2184): Mastia has been liberated, allowing access to the planet's polystyrene foam manufactories. The liberation of Tarsh is now all that is needed to make the Orbital Napalm Barrage Stratagem available for requisition.
Strategic Update [2/2] (15/09/2184): Tarsh has been cutoff from all adjacent Automaton systems, and as a result their resistance is crumbling! While the isolated bots on Tarsh will fight fiercely, their organization is failing. Press the advantage Helldivers! (Tarsh's regeneration rate would be set to -1%/h, which meant that all liberation efforts in the planet for the remainder of the major order would be 1% higher)
Arsenal Expansion: (16/09/2184) : With the successful liberation of Tarsh and Mastia from the Automaton grasp, the Orbital Napalm Barrage has been made available for immediate requisition. This Stratagem may prove useful in the current effort to cull the Terminid population.
Status: FAILURE (1/2)- Terminid population levels have been reduced, but by lower than the targeted amount required to fully control the spread of insectile Fascism.
As a result, the Ministry of Science has increased its projections of imminent Terminid outbreaks. Citizens in threatened planets have been alerted to prepare for evacuation. The additional cost required to control the Terminid population will demand sacrifices from all citizens; general work hours have been extended by 14% for all citizens of classification B and below. These austerity measures are yet another demand placed upon Super Earth citizens by the Fascist threat of the Terminids.

Operation Liberty Tide[]

Briefing: Super Earth High Command has ordered an evaluation of Helldiver Force Readiness, following recent adjustments to fleetwide capabilities. In service of this evaluation, the Helldivers are ordered to conduct open warfare on both the Automaton and Terminid fronts, with the objective of increasing the total number of planets within the Super Earth Federation. To succeed in this order, the total number of planets liberated during the order period must exceed that of planets stolen by the enemy. The choice of which planets to prioritize will be left to the strategic expertise of the Helldivers. Citizens on border planets have already been alerted that they may experience significant disruptions to their everyday lives, related to enemy invasion of and/or destruction of their homes. All citizens of Super Earth support the net total increase of Freedom, and are prepared to make whatever personal sacrifices that increase requires.
Overview: Expand the net quantity of Freedom in the galaxy in order to demonstrate overall Force Readiness. Liberate More Planets than are lost during the order duration
Critical Intel: Multiple intel streams indicate a high probability of an imminent Automaton offensive. Several frontline planets are under threat of invasion. All signs indicate a powerful and sustained offensive. Hold as much ground as you can.
Status: FAILURE (0) - The Helldivers made great sacrifices to spread the Light of Freedom across the galaxy, but it was not enough. High Command has concluded that Helldiver Force Readiness evaluation. Overall Force Readiness has been assessed as "Moderately Ready." However, a key finding of the evaluation was that increases to overall weapon lethality appears strongly correlated with an increase in battlefield effectiveness. This results merits further investigation. The threat posed by our enemies has grown. Vigilance and sacrifice will be required, in greater amounts than ever, to keep the fire of Liberty alight

Operation Leap Forward[]

Briefing: Months ago, the Helldivers liberated GW1-era blueprints for an interplanetary battle station from X-45. Today, after intense research, construction of the Democracy Space Station is ready to begin. This is a great leap forward for Managed Democracy. The DSS will be powerful strategic tool for reshaping the Galactic Map - democratically directed by the Helldivers themselves. The road to completion will be a long one. A series of large-scale infrastructure projects and heroic taxpayer contributions will be required. The Helldivers will lead the charge at every stage. First, an orbital construction site must be secured. 2 planets have large enough magnetospheres for safe construction: Clasa and Gaellivare. Both are under Automaton control. The final choice of which to liberate is left to the Helldivers. During construction, DSS will be extremely vulnerable to attack, so long-term defensibility is paramount. The DSS could change the course of war. Its ultimate success or failure lies in the hands of our greatest heroes: the Helldivers.
Overview: Liberate Clasa or Gaellivare to secure a construction site for the Democracy Space Station. Liberate Clasa OR Gaellivare.
Status: SUCCESS (1/1) - The Helldivers have managed to wrench Gaellivare from the Automatons' clutches, securing an ideal construction site for the Democracy Space Station. A DSS Logistics Hub has been set up nearby. To build a weapon of mass liberation of this size, we will need to make significant advancements in three key areas: zero-g materials science, FTL propulsion, and gigastructure staffing. The Helldivers will be indispensable in achieving these breakthroughs. Helldivers are advised that failing any DSS-related order will cause delays in construction. A project of this scale cannot be concealed indefinitely; if construction drags out too long, our enemies will eventually discover its location, and attempt to destroy it. However, our citizens need not fear. With the Helldivers protecting it, the Democracy Space Station will soon be ready to rain down the will of the people on any who would stand in its way.

Operation Alcubierre-II[]

Briefing: The Democracy Space Station has entered the first of four construction phases. Its inspiring, grey-toned hull can already be seen in the orbit of Gaellivare. Once complete, the DSS will be a new strategic-level weapon. It will wield powerful, Helldiver-directed weaponry to aid in the liberation of it's orbited planet. Through a cutting-edge voting system, the Helldivers will determine where to deploy the DSS, and when to use its capabilities. Reaching the next stage of DSS development demands significant scientific breakthroughs. The completed station will be an order of magnitude larger than a Super Destroyer, beyond the capacity of our current Alcubierre Warp Drives to transport without astronomic E-710 consumption. The Helldivers are ordered to clear Turing of Terminid presence, to allow the Ministry of Science to establish a new, state-of-the-art Xenoentomology Center. The Center will prototype and develop new High-Efficiency Alcubierre Drives, capable of effectively transporting gigastructures like the DSS.
Overview: Liberate Turing to allow the construction of a new Xenoentomology Center, that will develop high-efficiency E-710 Warp Drives to outfit the DSS. - Note: Turing must be liberated and defended for the duration of the order

Status: SUCCESS (1/1) - Turing has been held. The Helldivers rebuffed multiple attempts by the Terminids to arrest construction of the Xenoentomology Center. But the mindless bug assaults were no match for the keen strategic minds of Democracy's elite. Meanwhile, the Automatons attempted to capitalize on our noble scientific efforts by assaulting Mastia intending to cut off the DSS Logistics Hub from the DSS itself. But the Helldivers quickly organized a daring counterattack, saving Mastia and liberating Shelt in the process. Thanks to these valiant efforts, ground has been broken on the new Xenoentomology Center on Turing. Super Earth's leading Terminid experts and FTL engineers from across the galaxy have converged on the planet to begin development of High-Efficiency Alcubierre Drives. These new drives will enable the Democracy Space Station to warp between planets at the Helldivers' direction, dispensing Freedom wherever it is needed. Research and development of this new technology will take weeks. The Center must remain safe from Terminid infestation until then, or our research progress will be lost. Thanks to the valiant efforts of the Helldivers, all of humanity will soon step forward into a more prosperous, energy efficient, and peaceful future.

October 2024[]

Operation Freedom's Forge[]

Briefing: Development of the Democracy Space Station proceeds on-schedule. The next step to construct the powerful battle station is the establishment of the Deep Mantle Forge Complex. The Deep Mantle Forge will use extreme heat and pressure near a planet's core to create an extremely strong and ductile chronium-cobalt-nickel alloy. The powerful alloy will be required to withstand the acceleration of the immense DSS to warp speeds. We have identified atmospheric readings on Claorell indicating the Automatons are already engaging in deep-mantle mining operations on the planet. Liberating their mining tunnels and repurposing their facilities would greatly accelerate the construction of the Deep Mantle Forge. Further, it would deny the Automatons their own access to the high-cost mine network, and reveal insight into their larger intentions. The Helldivers are directed to liberate Claorell and its deep-mantle mining complex from the Automatons.
Overview: Liberate Claorell from the Automatons in order to build the Deep Mantle Forge Complex, which will craft a powerful alloy for use in the Democracy Space Station.
BATTLEFRONT UPDATE: Reports indicate decreased levels of Automaton resistance, assuredly due to having calculated the inevitable ultimate victory of Managed Democracy. Press the advantage! (Note: This update was to indicate Imber's regeneration rate being lowered from 2% liberation lost per hour to 1% liberation lost per hour)
Status: SUCCESS (1/1) - Claorell has been liberated from the circuit-operated grip of the Automaton Legion. An extensive network of tunnels penetrating to the depths of the planet have been flushed of all bot presence, and filled with Super Earth miners eager to construct the Deep Mantle Forge Complex. Aided by the intense heat and pressure generated by Claorell's core, brave metallurgists at the Forge Complex will craft a brand-new alloy, the properties of which will enable the DSS to safely withstand FTL jumps. Be advised: troubling intel was discovered within Claorell. The Automatons were crafting a new alloy of their own: an exceptionally light metal, seemingly for armor plating. Investigations into the enemy's plans for this material are ongoing.

Operation Bulwark of Democracy[]

Briefing: The Automatons have refused to accept the peaceful and righteous liberation of Claorell. In an act of brazen escalation, they seek to steal the planet so many Helldivers gave their lives to liberate. This wanton aggression will not be tolerated. The Helldivers are ordered to hold Claorell at all costs. Heavy Automaton assaults are expected. The Deep Mantle Forge Complex is still under construction, and its completion is critical to the progression of the Democracy Space Station. If Claorell is lost, the DSS will be delayed. Any unnecessary delay risks its discovery and attack; already, the Ministry of Truth has identified multiple Automaton cyberattacks on DSS-related servers. They do not appear to have discovered the project's nature or location yet—but it is only a matter of time. Hold Claorell and the Deep Mantle Forge Complex under construction beneath its crust.
Overview: Hold Claorell in order to defend construction of the Deep Mantle Forge Complex. Hold Claorell and defend against 3 attacks from the Automatons
Status: SUCCESS (1/1 +3/3) - Claorell has held, and the Automaton offensive rebuffed. The Deep Mantle Forge Complex has been completed, and has begun producing the cutting-edge alloy that will reinforce the hull of the Democracy Space Station. With this victory, the DSS has reached a new stage of development. All Helldivers are encouraged to bear witness to its progress in the orbit of Gaellivare. However, we cannot rest easy. A data breach was discovered at the DSS Logistics Hub on Tarsh. The breach was closed, and the network quarantined, but it is difficult to determine how much sensitive information may have been stolen by the Automatons. Until the DSS is complete, it will be under dire threat from those who envy the Freedom it will provide. We continue the project with haste—and remain ever-vigilant.

Operation Ring of Freedom[]

Briefing: The scientists at the Xenoentomology Center on Turing have been assiduously working to develop High-Efficiency Alcubierre Drives. These Drives, once developed, will endow the Democracy Space Station with faster-than-light travel capabilities. However, research progress is currently bottlenecked by the number of Terminid specimens available. Additionally, the advent of the DSS will drastically increase our E-710 requirements. Therefore, High Command has ordered the establishment of a Terminid Research Preserve on Acamar IV. Terminids will be seeded inside tightly-controlled areas on Acamar IV allowed to develop naturally but kept in check by a robust network of electrified fences. Research Teams stationed within the Preserve will be able to requisition Terminid specimens as needed, aided by SEAF Bug Wardens. In the future, the Preserve can be expanded to provide not only research specimens, but also easy-to-acquire E-710. The Helldivers are to establish and maintain a strict planetary quarantine around Acamar IV, isolating the Preserve from the greater Terminid host. While this endeavor may present risks, it is necessary for the construction of the DSS and the long-term security of Managed Democracy itself.
WEAPONS EXPERIMENTATION: The A/ARC-3 Tesla Tower has been temporarily made available to all Helldivers (October 14th - October 15th)
MAJOR ORDER UPDATE: The Helldivers have won battles in the effort to secure Acamar IV. The Defense of Achird III, won on a razor's edge, has been recognized by High Command as a show of valor not seen since the Battle of Mort in the first days of the war. Achird stands, as does Freedom. But the fight is not yet over. Readings indicate imminent Terminid invasions of the defensive ring. Hold the line, so the Terminid Research Preserve can be built.
Overview: Hold the designated planets to quarantine the Terminid Research Preserve on Acamar IV. Hold Crimsica, Turing, Gacrux, Pandion-XXIV and Darius II
Status: SUCCESS (5/5) - The Helldivers have established and held a protective border around Acamar IV allowing the successful construction of the first-ever Terminid Research Preserve Our intrepid Xenoentomologists have conducted the first of many specimen collections, and are already reporting great strides towards our understanding of E-710 extraction and exploitation. Past lessons learned from the failure of the Terminid Farms have been applied to guarantee the Preserve's security. The Terminid population is monitored at all times by SEAF Wardens, and encircled by electrical fencing above- and below-ground. And in the unlikely event of a containment breach, nuclear bombardments are set to automatically trigger. Excitingly, a small part of the Preserve has allocated to the new "Tyranny Park," where adventurous and well-paying citizens will be able to observe the Terminids in their natural environment. Some particularly bold patriots may even participate in a Big Tyrant Hunt. This exciting venture will both help fund future research, and deepen our citizens' understanding of the horrors of Tyranny. Finally, and most importantly, this auspicious victory will allow the construction of the DSS to continue on-schedule.

Operation Jet Brigade[]

Briefing: EMERGENCY ALERT
Automaton warships have appeared in massive numbers in the atmosphere of Matar Bay. Multiple SEAF bases have already fallen. Reports indicate the presence of an augmented Automaton detachment leading the invasion, equipped with jetpack technology. This detachment will be referred to as the Jet Brigade in all communications. Intel indicates that the Automatons have discovered the existence of the DSS project, and this invasion is a brute-force attempt to discover its location, or that of its supporting substations. If the Jet Brigade is not stopped, the Logistics Hub, the Deep Mantle Forge Complex, or the DSS itself could be jeopardized. The size of this assault is unprecedented. Some loss of territory may be unavoidable. But every bot decommissioned will weaken the strength of their advance. All Helldivers are ordered to immediately deploy to the defense of Matar Bay. The Automatons cannot be allowed to discover the location of the DSS or its substations.
MATAR BAY HAS FALLEN: The Automaton force led by the Jet Brigade has taken Matar Bay. A subsequent invasion of one of the adjacent planets is imminent. However, the lives lost were not in vain. The Jet Brigade sustained heavy losses, which will reduce the strength of their next attack. A planet has been lost, and more may follow. But a vigorous defense will wear down this invasion force over time. Fight to the last, Helldivers.
SYSTEMS NOTIFICATION: Some Galactic Map users may have observed the apparent presence of enemy forces occupying dozens of planets. This issue was due to an unconcerning software glitch that has since been rectified.

This experience may have given rise to some uncomfortable feelings, such as concern, terror, or abject despair. Distressed users are advised to visualize relaxing images, such as:

- a fluttering Super Earth flag
- a filled-out ballot
- the inevitable destruction of Freedom's enemies
Overview: The Automatons have launched a massive onslaught led by a new detachment: the Jet Brigade. Their advance must be stopped at all costs. Defend against 1 attack from the Automatons
Status: SUCCESS (1/1) - After countless acts of heroic sacrifice, the advance of the Jet Brigade has at last been arrested. Many planets have been ravaged: Matar Bay. Others. These atrocities will not be forgotten. The efforts of our heroes were not in vain: the Automatons' brutish venture to discover the location of the DSS and it's critical substations has yielded nothing. The tireless defense of the Helldivers has maintained the concealment of our most critical weapon for now. The Jet Brigade remains a significant, albeit diminished, threat. We must remain ever-vigilant against future attacks. But for now, Liberty has won a great victory.

Operation Crossroads[]

Briefing: The threat of the Jet Brigade has receded, and the Democracy Space Station remains secure. But the vicious surprise attack underscored just how quickly our dreams of Liberty can become jeopardized. To that end, the need to expand the protective buffer surrounding the DSS has become clear. Liberating Lesath would insulate the DSS from a sudden assault by a resurgent Jet Brigade. However, a Terminid outbreak has just erupted, threatening the Terminid Research Preserve on Acamar IV. And with Liberty Day quickly approaching, there may only be time to achieve one of these objectives, before we pay due respects to our way of life. What to prioritize is a difficult decision—one which High Command leaves in the capable and united hands of the Helldivers.
SPORE SURGE: The Ministry of Science reports an unanticipated spike in Terminid spore counts. Expect a severe increase in resistance on Terminid planets. (Trandor, Phact Bay and Partion regen rates go up to 2%)
AUTOMATON COUNTERATTACK: Intercepted messages indicate bot plans for a significant push. Increased resistance on Automaton planets is anticipated. (Lesath's regeneration rate goes up from 2% to 2.9%)
Overview: Liberate Lesath to create a buffer around the DSS, or protect the Terminid Research Preserve by defending against the Terminid outbreak nearby. Liberate Lesath OR defend against 3 attacks from the Terminids
Status: ONGOING (1/1 - Lesath Liberated) - Lesath has been liberated by the Helldivers, pushing back the Automatons from our most precious asset: the Democracy Space Station. Should the Jet Brigade resurface, the station will be more well-protected from attack. However, the Helldivers made the difficult decision to allow the Terminids to threaten the Terminid Research Preserve. Now, the bugs occupy a planet within the Preserve's vicinity. The security at the Preserve is completely impregnable to breaches from within, but the threat of exterior contamination could jeopardize the security of the entire planet. Most importantly, the valiant defense of the DSS by the Helldivers has allowed the station to reach the third and final phase of construction. If all goes well, the DSS will be soon be fully built, and require only a massive infusion of E-710 to bring online.

Operation Liberty Day 2184[]

Briefing: Helldivers: Today marks the greatest and most patriotic of days; a day when the bonds of citizenship are held most dear; a day when we celebrate our way of life; a day when, as one, we honor Managed Democracy and the heroes who defend it: Liberty Day. Every citizen knows the time-honored traditions of Liberty Day: snatching presents from the town pyre, viewing the televised Lunar Bombardment with family, and simultaneously re-swearing our Oath of Citizenship. On this sacrosanct day, even those on the front ought to celebrate. That's why the only Order for the Helldivers today is this: Cherish Liberty, with all your heart. Here are a few suggestions celebrating Liberty Day on the frontlines: Don your favorite helmet and cape. Salute every member of your Super Destroyer. Create a pyrotechnics show of your own on your favorite planet. Kill as many enemies as you can. There are lots of ways to celebrate! Finally, as a token of gratitude from all Super Earth's citizens, all Helldivers will find a special set of gifts in their Armory celebrating heroes past and present. Tomorrow, the war continues. Today, let us pause to appreciate the greatest gift one can receive: our Liberty.
Overview: Celebrate Liberty Day by fighting for Freedom wherever and however you elect. Hold Super Earth
Status: SUCCESS (1/1) - Another Liberty Day has come to an end. As the smoke rises from the Lunar Bombardment, and children finish the last crumbs of commemorative sponge cake, Super Earth shines brightly as a beacon of Managed Democracy across the galaxy. As it always has, as it always will. Now, with the fervor of our cause freshly ignited, let us re-hoist our rifles, and carry on the valiant defense of our way of life.

Operation Adamant Resolve[]

Briefing: Multiple strategic priorities have arisen, all of high priority: Decryption of confidential data recovered from Automaton Strongholds has identified a high-security database, thought to contain key intel regarding the Jet Brigade. Its capture may aid in pinpointing the Jet Brigade's central fabrication planet. Simultaneously, recent Terminid activity has exposed the Terminid Research Preserve to threat of external disruption. This security breach must be rectified immediately. Finally, we have reason to believe the Automatons are planning an imminent territorial expansion. We cannot allow the Automatons to expand their territory further. The Helldivers are ordered to achieve success on all three of these objectives.
Overview: Liberate the Automaton database to find intel on the Jet Brigade, re-liberate the planets surrounding the Terminid Research Preserve, and limit Automaton territorial expansion. Liberate Matar Bay, Hold Gacrux and Pandion-XXIV, and defend against 5 attacks from the Automatons
WARFRONT DEVELOPMENT: A catastrophic weather event has decimated enemy forces, leading to a significant friendly unit advance on MATAR BAY. (Matar Bay's regen rate falls from 2% to 0.5%)
INVASION!:The bots seek to add ZZANIAH PRIME to their despotic domain. We cannot allow this illegal territorial expansion. (Zzaniah Prime goes into a defense)
INVASION!:The Automatons have launched yet another cowardly assault, this time on DEMIURG. We cannot allow it to fall into their metallic hands. (Demiurg goes into a defense)
INVASION!:The Automatons are attempting to steal CLAORELL from our noble citizens. Do not let them, Helldivers. (Claorell goes into a defense)
INVASION!:CURIA has issued an emergency defense beacon. All available units are called to defend it from the Automaton invaders. (Curia goes into a defense)
Status: FAILURE (1/1 + 1/2 + 5/5) - The Helldivers valiantly achieved two of the three objectives set by High Command, capturing the Automaton Database and limiting the bots' territorial expansion, but falling short of re-securing the Terminid Research Preserve. The Automaton Database contained valuable intel on the location of the Jet Brigade's Staging Ground, from which their forces gather in preparation for large offensives. Decryption of the intel is underway. However, troubling evidence was also discovered: the Jet Brigade is swiftly recovering from their recent defeat by the Helldivers. Automaton territorial expansion was limited, protecting our citizens' futures from cannibalization into socialist war machines. However, the Terminid Research Preserve remains at risk of external attack. Security has been doubled at the Preserve, with teams deployed to sweep for interstellar spore landings. Research on the Preserve continues unabated, however, as the important work at the Xenoentomology Center cannot be slowed.
INTEL UPDATE: Recent efforts to reestablish the perimeter around the Terminid Research Preserve on Acamar IV have yielded positive results. Not only have the external threats to the preserve been neutralized, but the Terminid population inside the preserve has grown significantly since the assault began. Researchers from the Xenoentomology Center are hard at work uncovering the reason behind this fortuitous population increase, as well as calculating its seemingly exponential nature. (This alert was sent out on November 3rd, 2184 after the end of this major order)

November 2024[]

Operation Courageous Exodus[]

Briefing: The Democracy Space Station is currently in its third construction phase. Before it can be activated, it must be staffed, which is no small task for such a stately behemoth. Though applications from patriotic, detail-oriented team-players have been pouring in, the DSS requires over 1.3 million skilled workers. The Ministry of Humanity has therefore authorized the relocation of an unprecedented number of colonists. When polled, those affected by recent bug attacks along the Gloom border proved the most eager to serve. With the Jet Brigade still at large, this is a critical time for the DSS. Decryption of data retrieved from Matar Bay have revealed the Automatons to be mustering their forces. It is paramount that DSS staffing be completed as swiftly as possible. The Helldivers are ordered to hold the designated Gloom-adjacent planets while these disenfranchised families make their new home aboard the superweapon.
Overview: Protect citizens evacuating Gloom-adjacent planets to the DSS, where they will become its main workforce. Hold Terrek, Cirrus and Angel's Venture. Defend against 8 attacks from the Terminids
INTEL ADVISORY: Alerts from the Xenoentomology Center indicate imminent Terminid attacks on Gloom-adjacent planets. (This alert was sent out on November 3rd, 2184 before the start of this major order)
SITUATIONAL REFRESHER: This helpful refresher is provided as an aid for Helldivers who have recently come out of cryo-sleep: The Democracy Space Station is in its third construction phase. Before it can enter its activation phase, it must be fully staffed. The Helldivers are ordered to hold the designated planets while their citizens relocate to the DSS. Failure to hold these planets means staff must be recruited using standard processes, delaying the DSS.
PLANET DEFENDED: The bugs have been repelled from CRIMSICA. Citizens across the planet are holding celebrations in honor of the Helldivers' heroism. (Crimsica defended with less than 30 minutes remaining before deadline)
TEMPORARY ARSENAL AUGMENTATION: The ORBITAL NAPALM BARRAGE stratagem has been temporarily authorized for use by all Helldivers.
INVASION!: The Terminids are attempting to spread to BORE ROCK. All Helldivers are called upon to deploy immediately to the planet's defense.
DECREASED SPAWNING:Successful operations against Terminids have exterminated large numbers of Terminid eggs, leading to decreased brood sizes and lowered overall resistance. (Erata Prime and Esker go from 2% regen to 1% regen)
Status: SUCCESS (8/8 + 3/3) - In a show of grit and endurance, the Helldivers have managed to hold all designated planets, allowing citizens of all ages to safely evacuate to the DSS. These evacuees have all been put on generous contracts and are currently attending accelerated bootcamps in orbital weapons handling. Without the swift action of the Helldivers, they might never have gotten the chance to experience the glory of the warfront, the freedom of space, or the camaraderie of dormitory living. Now that the DSS has been fully staffed, the project has entered its final phase. Activating it will require filling its 20-story reusable fuel tanks, and for key personnel to input the long and highly confidential activation code at their designated terminals. As we look towards our bright future, we thank the Helldivers, whose hard work will soon allow the DSS to blast away all shadows.

Operation Spark of Liberty[]

Briefing: The time has come. The Democracy Space Station is fully constructed and ready for activation. The sole remaining step to bring the station online is the procurement of enough E-710 to power its state-of-the-art High-Efficiency Alcubierre Drives. Haste is critical. The rebuilt Automaton Jet Brigade has been spotted amassing on Vernen Wells. An attack on the DSS Logistics Hub on Tarsh is likely imminent. If the Hub is seized, the DSS itself will be next. Fighting the Jet Brigade will slow their advance and reduce the strength of each successive attack. Once online, the DSS will immediately connect to every Helldivers' Super Destroyer. From their Galactic Maps, Helldivers will vote to move the station and donate resources to activate its Tactical Actions. We stand on the cusp of a new era of Freedom. Do not allow our enemies to steal the fruits of so much honorable sacrifice.
Overwiew: Procure enough E-710 to activate the Democracy Space Station, while protecting it from attack by the Automaton Jet Brigade. Kill 500,000,000 Terminids. Hold Gaellivare
STRATEGIC ALERT: The Automaton Jet Brigade has launched an assault on the DSS Logistics Hub on Tarsh. Intel indicates the Automatons are seeking the location of the DSS itself. The force of this assault means it will be extremely difficult to repel, but every bot felled will reduce the strength of future attacks and slow the Automatons' progress.
EMERGENCY ALERT: The Terminid Research Center has suffered a catastrophic security breach. A massive subterranean hive erupted underneath Tyranny Park, massacring visitors and staff. The cause is under investigation, but previous unresolved incursions into the planetary perimeter may have been a factor. The outbreak has spread to the surrounding planets, including the Xenoentomology Center on Turing. The Center has critical research data, and must be protected. (Acamar IV sends attacks to every planet connected to it, which are Darius II, Crimsica, Gacrux, Pandion-XXIV and Turing)
STRATEGIC ALERT: The Automatons have taken Tarsh. The DSS Logistics Hub has been destroyed. Fortunately, the facility is no longer essential, and the defense held long enough to safely evacuate an acceptable number of its valued personnel. However, the Automatons have pinpointed the location of the DSS. The Jet Brigade will soon advance towards Gaellivare.
STRATEGIC UPDATE: SEAF reinforcements from Lesath, grateful for the recent liberation of their homes, have reclaimed key ground from the Automatons on MASTIA in a valiant act of sacrifice.
DSS ONLINE: Helldivers can now collectively control the Democracy Space Station via the Galactic Map. Use it to defend our way of life and fight for Managed Democracy.
STRATEGIC ALERT: Mastia has fallen. The invasion of Gaellivare is imminent.
DSS UNDER ATTACK: The Automaton Jet Brigade has made landing on Gaellivare. SEAF units are besieged at multiple points across the planet. If the planet falls while the DSS is in its orbit, the station will be in extreme danger.
ARSENAL AUGMENTATION: Hardworking laborers at the Deep Mantle Forge Complex have produced excess quantities of ORBITAL GAS STRIKE to aid in the defense against the Jet Brigade. The Stratagem will be automatically added to the loadout for all Helldivers for the near future.
STRATEGIC ADVISORY: All Helldivers should factor the following advisory into their strategic decision-making: Enemy forces stage their attacks on our planets from an originating planet. Liberating the originating planet ends the enemy attack immediately. In the current operational context, liberating Mastia would end the current Automaton attack on Gaellivare.
TEMPORARY DSS AUGMENTATION: High Command has authorized augmentations to Helldiver loadouts while the Planetary Bombardment Tactical Action is active, in order to ameliorate an unexpectedly steep increase in heroic sacrifices. This is a temporary change, while a full assessment of the optimal number of sacrifices is underway. Consult the DSS Interface on your Galactic Map for more details.
STRATEGIC UPDATE: In an unexpected but cunning move, the Helldivers have voted to send the DSS back to Gaellivare and activate its EAGLE STORM Tactical Action to hold the defense against the Jet Brigade. This development has led to operations upon Mastia possibly gaining sufficient time to complete, and thereby end the attack upon Gaellivare by taking out its point of origin. (Defense Timer is FROZEN on Gaellivare for 24 hours)
MAJOR ORDER WON: Gaellivare has been held for the designated timeframe. However, the planet, and the DSS itself, remain imperiled. The fight is not over. High Command will monitor the situation. Further guidance will be issued once the fate of Gaellivare is decided—one way or the other.
Status: SUCCESS (100% + 1/1) - After days of fighting, Gaellivare has fallen to the Automaton Jet Brigade. However, thanks to shrewd maneuvering of the Helldivers, the DSS is safely out of their reach. The Helldivers, in their Democratic direction of the DSS, displayed undeniable tactical brilliance, demonstrating once again why they are known as the Galaxy's most elite fighting force. Their efforts held the Automaton onslaught long enough to allow emergency evacuation efforts to save many citizens, many of whom aided in the construction of the space station. The Jet Brigade remains a significant threat. Meanwhile, the crisis created by the sudden and shocking outbreak at the Terminid Research Center is ongoing. The addition of the DSS to Liberty's arsenal, even in its diminished state, could not have come at a better time. Managed Democracy is imperiled; we need every weapon at our disposal.

Operation Balance of Liberty[]

Briefing: Managed Democracy is beset on all sides. The Automaton Jet Brigade has stolen large swaths of territory from our citizens, and the outbreak of bugs from the Terminid Research Center has led to the infestation of several planets. But now, with the operational Democracy Space Station the time has come to reverse this totalitarian rise. It is up to the Helldivers to democratically direct the DSS where it will make the greatest impact. It will be a difficult fight. Both the Automatons and Terminids are expected to continue their unjust expansionism with despotic fervor. But with effective usage of the DSS, and great sacrifice, we can begin to reclaim our rightful dominion. The Helldivers are therefore ordered to liberate more planets than are lost for the duration of this Major Order.
Overwiew: Wield the newly-operational Democracy Space Station to turn the tide against our enemies. Liberate more planets than are lost during the order duration.
WARFRONT DEVELOPMENT:Fresh SEAF recruits, filled with patriotic fervor for the destruction of the Automatons, have surged to take significant ground on GAELLIVARE. (Gaellivare jumps from 20% to 50% liberation)
ARSENAL AUGMENTATION:The Airburst Rocket Launcher stratagem has been temporarily authorized for global use, in order to experimentally determine its collateral damage impact.
JET BRIGADE ROUTED:The Helldivers have delivered Justice to the Automaton Jet Brigade for their atrocities against Liberty. The Automaton unit's avaricious pursuit of the DSS led to their entrapment on Imber, where they were finally destroyed. But the totalitarianism is a resilient virus. The Automatons still possess the means to rebuild a new Jet Brigade: a production facility somewhere deep in their territory. We will not be truly free until it is found and destroyed.
ARSENAL AUGMENTATION: Voluntary extended work hours by patriotic factory workers has produced a surplus of materials, allowing for temporary SPEAR usage fleetwide.
Status: SUCCESS(2) - The Helldivers have halted the tide of Tyranny, taking one great stride forward towards a more free galaxy. Many fierce battles were fought across the galaxy. The Automaton Jet Brigade was at last routed on Imber, delivering long-awaited vengeance for the millions of innocents murdered in their reign of terror. The specter of their rebuilding looms so long as the factories that produced them remain in operation. But for now, our citizens can breathe a sigh of relief. The Democracy Space Station has proven itself a tool for galactic liberation with undeniably nonzero utility. Even as system recalibrations continue, the hardworking defense contractors who fabricated its millions of replaceable parts have once again proven their immense value to Managed Democracy. The momentum is now back on the side of Liberty. But our enemies do not rest. We must forge onward with every breath, steadfastly striding towards a more Free galaxy.

Operation Iron Rain[]

Briefing: The Ministry of Defense is conducting a Machine Gun Efficacy Review, for which it has requested Helldiver support for data collection. The Helldivers are ordered to kill the enemies of Freedom using the following Support Weapons:
- The M-105 Stalwart
- The MG-43 Machine Gun
- The MG-206 Heavy Machine Gun

The machine gun that reaches its targeted kill goal first will be understood as the most efficacious and Helldiver-approved machine gun. The citizens who work on the factory lines for the winning weapon will receive a free lunch hour. In addition to increasing our understanding of Freedom's Arsenal, this review will serve our key strategic goal of reducing the number of enemy combatants through any means necessary.

Overwiew: Aid in the Ministry of Defense's Weapons Efficacy Review by killing the targeting number of enemies with one of the three designated machine guns.
- Option 1: Kill 50,000,000 Terminids with the M-105 Stalwart
- Option 2: Kill 50,000,000 Terminids with the MG-43 Machine Gun
- Option 3: Kill 50,000,000 Terminids with the MG-206 Heavy Machine Gun
MAJOR ORDER UPDATE: The Ministry of Defense Office of Weapon Efficacy has provided an update to its data collection request: A misplaced decimal led to an erroneously high volume of data to be requested. The required number of kills has been reduced to account for this error. Following the conclusion of the current review, the Office of Weapon Efficacy has ordered a full review of its decimal placement procedures. (MO Targets changed from 500,000,000 Terminid Kills to 50,000,000 Terminid Kills)
Status: SUCCESS(OPTION 2 REACHED 100% FIRST) - Thanks to the Helldivers' resolute commitment to scientific advancement, the Machine Gun Efficacy Review has been completed, with more than enough data collected to achieve its investigative aims. After thorough and Democratically-driven testing, the MG-43 MACHINE GUN was the first to reach the never-altered goal of 50 million enemies dispatched. Following their promised free lunch hour, MG-43 MACHINE GUN assembly workers will be granted automatically-approved overtime in order to create a surplus of this Helldiver-chosen weapon. All Helldiver arsenals will be temporarily augmented with the MG-43 MACHINE GUN. The selection of a single machine gun does not diminish the quality and value of the other machine guns in the Helldiver arsenal. All machine guns have their unique, treasured role in the defense of Freedom.

Operation Jetclipper[]

Briefing: The Jet Brigade campaign of terror, where homesteads were pillaged and citizens were murdered, is long over. Yet, the threat of further despoiling remains. Though the Jet Brigade was summarily routed by the Helldivers, the factories that produced them are still out there, ready to spew out more gravity-defiling calculators-at-arms. No settlement will be safe until these factories are found and destroyed. Decryption of Automaton database intel has revealed that the Jet Brigade used Choohe as a staging ground. Liberating this staging ground would likely reveal information on the Jet Brigade factories. Additionally, any remaining Automatons that operated alongside the Jet Brigade may still have important data stored on their internal drives. To ensure that we locate any such drives, we must dismantle enough bots as to make it a statistical inevitability.
Overwiew: Liberate Choohe. Kill 150,000,000 Automatons
INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE: Super Earth High Command would like to inform all Helldivers that investigations into reported anomalies surrounding the singularity created by the destruction of the Supercolony have concluded. It has been determined definitively that the singularity is an ordinary black hole. Further observations of perceived anomalies should be disregarded, as the science is conclusive.
ARSENAL AUGMENTATION: The Helldivers' expedient dismantling of the specified 150,000,000 Automatons has created a resource surplus, allowing additional funds to be diverted to the success of the current mission. All Helldivers have been granted the use of the ORBITAL RAILCANNON STRIKE stratagem for the remainder of this order.
Status: FAILURE (0/1 + 100%) - Though the Helldivers demonstrated commendable blood- and/or oil-lust, dismantling over 150,000,000 Automatons in a matter of days, they were unable to claim the Jet Brigade staging ground on Choohe. The planet proved too entrenched in Automaton space to be easily torn from the corrupt claws of the mechanical menace. Whatever secrets about the Jet Brigade it may have contained have likely been scrubbed from servers and databases by now. But all is not lost. An impressive number of memory drives were recovered from the dismantled Automatons. As soon as their contents have been uploaded to bot husks in SEAF possession, they will be ready for interrogation. This is all but guaranteed to yield results, as soon as all 89,601,000 drives have been thoroughly interrogated. No matter how long it may take, we must find the Jet Brigade factories. Only when they are unable to rebuild will our citizens be able to sleep soundly at night, with their safety pre-emptively defended.

December 2024[]

Operation Crop Dust[]

Briefing: Efforts to expand the arsenal of chemical deterrents have been interrupted by an uptick in colonial labor shrinkage. While investigations are underway, these unforecasted population reductions have caused a resource shortfall. Specifically, mass production of new MD-8 Gas Mines is currently bottlenecked by chlorine shortages. Military intervention is now required. The Ministry of Expansion has identified several planets as rich in easily-accessible salt deposits, which can be mined rapidly for subsequent conversion to chlorine. The Helldivers are ordered to reclaim these planets from our enemies. If all planets can be secured within the specified timeframe, the MD-8 Gas Mines will be made available for immediate requisition in all Super Destroyers.
ARSENAL AUGMENTATION: High Command has approved early limited deployment of MD-8 Gas Mines for operations in support of the current Major Order, in order to ensure the fulfillment of our childrens' future chlorine needs.
Overview: Liberate the specified planets to rectify chlorine shortfalls, in order to enable production of MD-8 Gas Mines. Liberate Esker, Blistica and Mintoria
Status: FAILURE (2/3) - Too few planets were liberated by the Helldivers to recitify the current chlorine shortage, delaying production of the MD-8 Gas Mines. In the short term, sodium stores have been redirected from non-essential pediatric nutritional supplements to enable chlorine production for weaponry. Incentive programs for salt miner assignments have also been augmented. Meanwhile, the investigation into the recent increase of non-approved absences in outer colonies has been concluded. The cause has been attributed to an small epidemic of navigational errors while hiking. New land navigation training has been made available, and the issue should be shortly redressed.

Operation Bughammer[]

Briefing: The Ministry of Defense has awarded a multitrillion-Supercredit contract to AM Defense to expand production of high-quality military equipment for the Helldivers. AM Defense has a proven history of constructing top-of-the-line armaments for SEAF line units, and their expansion to providing Helldiver weaponry marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the Defense-Marketplace Partnership. To begin this new chapter, AM Defense will construct a massive, multi-complex Factory Hub on ACHERNAR SECUNDUS, creating millions of exciting labor opportunities for Super Earth citizens. However, temperature readings shows an increase of Terminid activity in the Jin Xi and Sten Sectors, seemingly in response to this momentous project. This supports the theory of many Terminid experts: the alien race may instinctively sense and attack areas with heavy Democratic activity. The Helldivers must protect the investments of our security partners. They are ordered to ensure the construction of the AM Defense Factory Hub on ACHERNAR SECUNDUS continues unimpeded.
DSS Offline: The Democracy Space Station has been taken offline following multiple catastrophic system failures. Sabotage is suspected. The station has been locked down for repair, with all personnel to undergo security screenings.
Overview: Defend the construction of a defense contractor's new Factory Hub from Terminid invasion. Defend against 4 attacks against the Terminids
Status: ABORTED (2/4)

EMERGENCY ALERT! -- EMERGENCY ALERT! -- EMERGENCY ALERT!

ALL UNITS

DISREGARD ALL PRIOR ORDERS

REPLACEMENT ORDERS TO FOLLOW THIS MESSAGE

Return of the Illuminate[]

ALL UNITS TO LIBCON 1

PLANET CALYPSO UNDER ATTACK

ALL HELLDIVERS ORDERED TO CALYPSO IMMEDIATELY

ILLUMINATE SIGNATURES REPORTED

REPEAT MESSAGE

PLANET CALYPSO UNDER ATTACK

ALL HELLDIVERS ORDERED TO CALYPSO IMMEDIATELY

ILLUMINATE SIGNATURES REPORTED

Operation Ancient Vengeance[]

Overview: Defend Calypso against 1 attack from The Illuminate
DSS OFFLINE: The Democracy Space Station has been taken offline following multiple catastrophic system failures. Sabotage is suspected. The station has been locked down for repair, with all personnel to undergo security screenings.
STRATEGIC UPDATE: Illuminate forces hold multiple locations on CALYPSO. Enemy intentions unknown. Human-like assailants reported. Use all necessary force to repel enemy.

Status: SUCCESS (1/1) - The resurgent Illuminate have been repelled by the Helldivers. Order has been restored on CALYPSO. It is assessed that a small cell of the Illuminate forces survived their eradication at the end of the First Galactic War, staying hidden until now. Recent Democratic activity may have made their discovery imminent, precipitating the recent attack. The shocking invasion of CALYPSO left colonies in ruins. Thousands remain unnaccounted for. Multiple units have reported human-like combatants on the battlefield. Investigations into these reports are ongoing. Despite the audacity of this shocking and unprovoked assault, the Helldivers once again proved their umatched martial prowess. The enemy has retreated in defeat. SEAF recon units will soon hunt down any remnants. As soon as they are located, they will be eradicated.

Operation Squid Game[]

Briefing: Another colony has come under attack by the Illuminate. All Helldivers are ordered to converge on GENESIS PRIME and eradicate the remnants of this alien threat. The Ministry of Truth has assessed that this Illuminate group represents yet-unknown survivors of the First Galactic War. It is unknown how they eluded detection for the previous century; however, their ability to do so is indicative of the limited size of the cell. Their numbers are limited. This attack is an opportunity to complete the eradication of this xenophobic threat, securing the galaxy once more.
SITE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: The Admiral Defense (AM) Factory Hub has been completed. Production of Fast Recon Vehicles (FRVs) for all Helldiver battlespaces is on schedule to begin within the next several days. (Note: This notice was issued prior to this Major Order's issuance. It has been included here for simplicity's sake)
ILLUMINATE INCURSIONS ONGOING: MOG has come under attack. It is now clear that these attacks represent an ongoing wave of unprovoked aggression from the no-longer-eradicated species. The parameters of the Major Order will continue to be adjusted dynamically in response to the ongoing situation. The Helldivers are ordered to fight the Illuminate on all emerging battlefronts. (Major Order goal updated to winning 7 defenses PLUS a defense at Genesis Prime)
ILLUMINATE INCURSIONS ANALYZED: MINDEF strategists have conducted an analysis of the Illuminate attack pattern, providing insight into their plans. With a high degree of certainty, their next attack is predicted to be on NEW STOCKHOLM.
MULTIPLE ILLUMINATE INCURSIONS: ANDAR and ACUBENS PRIME have come under simultaneous attack by Illuminate forces.
ILLUMINATE INCURSION ANALYSIS UNDER REVIEW: Recent developments indicate that the current Illuminate attack patter analysis methodology may require redress. The process has been placed under review until further notice.
EXPERIMENTAL WEAPON DEPLOYMENT:High Command has temporarily authorized early deployment of the experimental StA-X3 W.A.S.P. Launcher Support Weapon to all Illuminate incursion sites.
SITUATIONAL DEVELOPMENT:Some Helldivers may have noticed novel electromagnetic phenomena in vicinity of the Meridian Black Hole. High Command is aware of the situation, which is being closely monitored by experts in the field. Helldivers are advised to avoid distractions and focus their full attention on repelling the Illuminate threat.
ARSENAL AUGMENTATION:The amount of ammo, Stratagems, and lives of heroes used to combat the Illuminate extremists have put the Q4 defense budget under unexpected strain. To address this issue, the Ministry of Defense has entered into a contract with reputable arms manufacturer Ståhl Arms. All Helldivers have been granted access to six new items, including two weapons and one armor set, effective immediately. (Players would be given the following items for free: PLAS-39 Accelerator Rifle, StA-11 SMG, AC-2 Obedient armor + helmet & Defender of our Dream Cape + Player Banner)
FACTORY HUB THREATENED:The AM Defense Factory Hub on ACHERNAR SECUNDUS has come under attack by the Illuminate, threatening production of the Fast Reconnaissance Vehicle (FRV). If the Illuminate are not repelled, distribution of the FRV will be severely delayed. Importantly, many colonists will also be killed or abducted.
ACHERNAR SECUNDUS SECURED:The Illuminate have been repelled from ACHERNAR SECUNDUS, and the AM Defense Factory Hub has been secured. Production of the Fast Reconnaissance Vehicle (FRV) has resumed. The vehicle will soon be available for fleetwide requisition. Significantly, millions of colonists are also now safe.
Overview: Defend against 7 attacks from Illuminate
Status: SUCCESS (7/7) - After days of fighting, colonies lie in ruins across the galaxy. The evidence is clear: the Illuminate have returned in force to menace Freedom once again. But they have returned to find a mighty and stalwart opponent. The Helldivers, champions of the First Galactic War, repulsed the Illuminate wave of attacks, reminding our xenophobic aggressors why their previous attempts at galactic domination failed so utterly. There can be no denying the significance of the Illuminate threat. Those who sought to minimize or downplay their resurgence no longer make such claims. All citizens see plainly that Liberty now faces a third foe, one whose means and intentions remain shrouded in mystery. The Illuminate have receded into the shadows once more, but we will not be fooled: they will be back. And we will be ready.

Operation Wormhole Spaghetti[]

Briefing: Novel anomalous phenomena has been observed in the vicinity of the Meridian Singularity. Astronomers have reported fluctuations in the event horizon and electromagnetic flares. The Singularity is all that remains of the once-pristine, populous world of Meridia. The planet was infested by the Terminids, creating a Supercolony. The valiant Helldivers were forced to sacrifice the planet to save Managed Democracy, collapsing it into a black hole using Dark Fluid. Dark Fluid was an exotic substance found on Illuminate worlds at the end of the First Galactic War. These recent changes to the Meridian Singularity, so shortly following the reappearance of the Illuminate, may indicate a deeper connection. The Meridian Singularity may be no ordinary black hole, as many leading government experts have long suspected. These developments demand further investigation. High Command has ordered the construction of a new Centre of Science on FENRIR III. The Helldivers must clear the planet and nearby area of any Terminid infestation in order to facilitate its safe construction.
Overview: Clear the designated planets in order to facilitate construction of a new Centre of Science, which will study the Meridian Singularity. Hold Fenrir III and Erata Prime.

Status: SUCCESS (2/2) - Decisive Fascism-repulsion operations by the Helldivers in vicinity of FENRIR III has facilitated the safe construction of a new Centre of Science. Top astrophysicists from the Ministry of Science have convened there to closely study the Meridian Singularity. Already, the project has yielded valuable insights. The Singularity is not, as many uninformed laypeople have assumed, a typical black hole. It is, in fact, the first observed instance of a wormhole: a tunnel in spacetime connecting two disparate points in space. Much more remains to be investigated. It is unclear if the wormhole formed recently, or if it has existed for some time already. A connection to the recent Illuminate attacks is one of many threads being pursued.

Festival of Reckoning 2184 - Operation Spread Democratic Cheer[]

Briefing: Today, citizens across the Federation observe one of the most special holidays. A joyous celebration of love, family, and the pursuit of peace: the Festival of Reckoning. The 3-day Festival of Reckoning makes use of the specially-allocated Reckoning Fund, set aside each year to finance an exhilarating expenditure of ordnance against the enemies of Democracy. Families gather to witness the Helldivers avenge all the loved ones lost this year. Each of the 3 days has a special theme, determined by the Ministry of Prosperity. This year, on the First Day of Reckoning, the Helldivers are given access to a bounty of Incendiary Weaponry. As families and communities watch the death toll rise, they also can take advantage of deep discounts on consumer goods. The higher the death toll, the greater the savings. A Vengeful Festival to all!
HOLIDAY NOTICE: Today, citizens across the Federation observe one of our most special holidays. A joyous celebration of love, family, and pursuing peace: the Festival of Reckoning. Consult the Galactic Map on your ship for more information.
HOLIDAY TIDINGS: The Spirit of Reckoning has left a present for all Helldivers, who proved their virtue this year through unhesitating sacrifice in defense of Freedom. All Helldivers will find the StA-X3 W.A.S.P. LAUNCHER Stratagem waiting in their Armory.
HOLIDAY SONG:

All Helldivers are invited to join in the classic holiday carol "Here They Come a'Reckonin':"

Oh, here they come a'Recknonin',
O'er hill and vale,
Children play, bombs away,
Super Earth we hail!

Here they come a'Reckonin',
Justice justly served,
Flowers grow, blood will flow,
Peace on Super Earth!

HOLIDAY TIDINGS: On the Second Day of the Festival of Reckoning, the Helldivers are given access to a bounty of Explosive weaponry.
HOLIDAY TIDINGS: The Third Day of the Festival of Reckoning is the most special day: the Feast of the Electorate, celebrating the first Free and Managed election. Helldivers are given access to a truly overflowing bounty of all manner of weaponry.
ILLUMINATE INCURSION: The Illuminate have launched a vicious assault on Julheim, bringing death and destruction to families' peaceful and solemn observance of the Festival of Reckoning. It is clear that nothing is sacred to these zealots. The Helldivers must ensure the innocents killed by the Illuminate today are fully avenged.
FESTIVAL'S END: The Festival of Reckoning has come to a close. Consult the Galactic Map on your ship for more information.
Overview: Celebrate the Festival of Reckoning by rejoicing in the destruction of Democracy's enemies. Hold Super Earth.
Status: SUCCESS (1/1) - This year, the Helldivers reminded all of Super Earth's citizens of the true meaning of the Festival of Reckoning: that our loved ones are never truly lost, so long as they are righteously avenged. The death toll has risen; the spirit of Reckoning has completed its intergalactic voyage; the deep discounts have been capitalized on; and the memory of those lost this year have been avenged. With the passing of another truly Vengeful Festival, we return to our daily lives, with full hearts and reinvigorated commitment to the unyielding pursuit of peace.

Operation Hydra's Head[]

Briefing: The Illuminate continue their cowardly hit-and-run tactics, sneakily striking at undefended colonies before slipping back into the shadows to hide. They clearly endeavor towards some larger scheme, but their refusal to stand and fight has kept their intentions hidden. High Command is implementing a strategy of deterrence: we will force the enemy to pay a steep cost for every attack. The Illuminate have long lifespans, and every one is highly valued to their society. Even at the height of their strength, the Illuminate cowered behind machines and shields, to limit as much as possible the loss of their own kind. Now, they also cower behind our own former citizens. The Helldivers are ordered to kill as many Illuminate and Voteless as possible over the coming wave of attacks. This will both deter the enemy and allow the Ministry of Science to autopsy the remains, possibly yielding intel about the Illuminate and how the Voteless are created.
Overview: Kill the designated number of Illuminate and Voteless in order to deter their attacks and for scientific study. Kill 115,000,000 Voteless and 7,000,000 Harvesters. Defend against 6 attacks from the Illuminate.

Status: SUCCESS (2/2 + 6/6) - The Illuminate have been forced to pay a heavy toll for their merciless campaign of terror. The Helldivers killed vast swaths of the bloodthirsty alien species, sending a message of what is to come should they choose to continue their aggression. Additionally, innumerable Voteless were freed from their twisted existence. Specimens of Voteless and Illuminate both have been delivered to the Ministry of Science for further study. Forensic pathologists have already made progress in discovering the means by which the Voteless are created: The DNA of the Voteless has been altered, interspliced with unfamiliar proteins that match those found in Illuminate corpses. Their brains, meanwhile, are heavily damaged in areas associated with cognitive dissonance. The Illuminate likely sought to assert control over our citizens with anti-Democratic brainwashing, and the resulting dissonance caused permanent damage to their minds. These actions cannot be forgiven. Our citizens will not be safe until every last Illuminate is hunted down and eliminated.