General Brasch

Lore

Super Earth Federation

NPCs

The Helldivers

General Brasch

“

The best simulation is a real simulation!

— General Brasch

General Brasch is an NPC that serves as the instructor for the Helldiver Training Facility, and hosts a TV Broadcast called Brasch Tactics, which offers sensible combat advice.

Behavior

According to own volition, General Brasch is “Super Earth’s oldest and most grizzled war hero.” He describes the Helldiver Training Facility he oversees as the “toughest test in the galaxy.”

Voice Lines

Tutorial

Trigger	Voice Line	File
Entering the Facility	"Atten-hut! I'm General Brash---Super Earth's oldest and most grizzled war hero, and I'm not easy to impress. Helldiver Training is the toughest test in the galaxy---but I can tell that doesn't scare you. Impressive! Now, enough jibjab! The upcoming obstacles will take everything your exceptional physique can muster. This is it. The real deal. Get to it, soldier!"
Complete the Helldiver Obstacle Course	"In all my years, I've never witnessed such acrobatic perfection. I think you're ready for our highly realistic battlefield simulator. That's right---the real deal."
Move past the Gatling Sentries	"Impeccable! Like I always say, the best simulation is a real simulation. Now, activate the battlefield injury simulator."
After activating the Battlefield Injury Simulator	"Grit your teeth, soldier! Grab that STIM and patch yourself up!"
After Stimming yourself	"There, good as new! Now, look sharp. You're about to encounter Democracy's sworn enemy, recruit."
After entering the Terminid area	"There it is. A Terminid. The scourge of Liberty. Arm yourself and show that Bug the true meaning of Freedom."
After killing the Terminid	"Deadeye precision! Now, use a grenade to close up that Bug Hole! Otherwise, they'll just keep comin'."
After destroying the artificial bug hole	"What a catapult of an arm! Onto the next section!"
Standing at the Stratagem Range	"Look up in the sky, recruit; that there is a Super Destroyer, and its all-powerful Stratagems are yours to command."
Standing at the Stratagem Range	"Use a Stratagem now to take care of those bugs. Just make sure you take a few steps back."
After killing all Terminids at the Stratagem Range	"Ah, the will of Democracy. Good work!"
After entering the next area	"Next lesson: Helldivers fight in squads. Meet your new squadmate!"
After Helldiver Dummy introduces himself	"What a fine soldier. Your brother-in-arms. A battle-forged bond that could never be replaced."
After the tragic KIA of the Heroic Helldiver Dummy	"Until now! Here's your REAL lesson, solder: Squadmates can and will perish tragically all the time. Now use the Reinforcement stratagem to have another Helldiver take their place."
After using the Reinforce Stratagem	'"'Well done, soldier. It takes uncommon resolve to move past the death of your ally with so little pause."
After moving to the weapon container	"Load yourself up, recruit. This is the real deal. It's just you, the gun in your hands, and 2,000 megatons of explosives in close orbit. That's it!"
After loading the Liberator	"Piece of advice: movin' around makes it hard to aim. For A-list accuracy, stand still while you shoot!"
After closing the artificial bug hole	"Those unthinkin' bugs never stood a chance against a genius tactical mind like yourself. You are literally invincible!"
After entering the Support Stratagem Training Area	"Hold up, recruit. It's finally time to call in the big guns. Use the support weapon stratagem to get yourself a real weapon."
After calling in the Machine Gun Stratagem	'"'That's the stuff! Now, use a Resupply Stratagem to get yourself some more ammo!"
After calling in the Resupply Stratagem	"Load up, soldier, because playtime's over. You've reached your final test. THIS---is the REAL DEAL. Get to it."
After proceeding to the final test area	"This area is in dire need of liberation from the Terminid scourge. Activate the terminal!"
After successfully completing the terminal queries	"I've never seen such flawless terminal activation. Now, somewhere around here is the flag of Super Earth. Find it and plant it where all can see its Democratic glory."
Picking up the flag of Super Earth	"That's the flag of Super Earth, recruit! Plant it in the designated area."
After planting the flag	"Make sure you show it the proper respect!"
After defeating all Terminids	"Glorious work, recruit. Already you've advanced the cause of democracy farther than any soldier I've ever seen. You've proved your worth. You're ready to don your cape."
After entering the Graduation Chamber	"Step up to the platform, recruit. You've earned it."
After interacting with the cape	"Now THERE'S a Helldiver. You remind me of a younger me---fearless, invulnerable, and 7 feet tall."
After leaving the Graduation Chamber	"You're finally ready for the realest deal of 'em all: The Galactic War. Liberty. Democracy. Justice. They're in your hands now. General Brash, over and out."

Trivia

• General Brasch is voiced by Todd Haberkorn.
• The patch notes soft canon expands General Brasch's lore in various ways.
  • Upon the release of patch 1.001.100, his Democratic values were reported to have increased by 1000%.
  • Helldivers were accidentally granted General Brasch's own SH-32 Shield Generators, which made the shield impervious to melee attacks. These are normally reserved for 10-Star Generals.
  • Upon the release of hotfix 1.001.002, he was promoted to Super 10-Star General.
  • He issued a Protection Order for pygmy hippos, appropriately named "The Moo Deng Accord."
  • Upon the release of patch 1.001.104, he returned from a holiday retreat, where he stayed in a foggy hillside town.
  • He was responsible for reverting the changes to the SG-8P Punisher Plasma, due to Helldiver demand. In addition, he and Jane Helldiver awarded the "Patriotic Medal for Excellence in Patriotism" to the members of the Freedom Alliance, granting them three extra seconds of rest and relaxation.