Jet Brigade
“The Automatons have deployed a new series of specialized models on this planet. These upgraded bots utilize stolen Jump Pack technology, heartlessly pillaged from the bodies of fallen Helldivers and reverse-engineered into something nearly unrecognizable.
— Galactic War Table Description
The Jet Brigade is an Automaton subfaction. They are enhanced variants of various Automaton light infantry, and are equipped with jump packs.
Enemies
Assault Raider Light
Lore
Stop Automaton Territorial Expansion
Super Earth High Command was first aware of the Jet Brigade's existence after intercepting Automaton communications; the Automatons attacked Imber for its titanium repository solely for the construction of the strike force. Despite the successful defense of Imber by the Helldivers, High Command found through decrypted intel that the strike force's construction would continue, despite the setback.
Stop the Jet Brigade
During the sudden invasion of Matar Bay by the Automatons, this is when the Jet Brigade's capabilities would be revealed. The strike force would overwhelmingly capture Matar Bay and Martale in search of the Democracy Space Station, before being stopped on Marfark by the Helldivers. High Command would warn the Helldivers that this was not the end of the Jet Brigade's attacks, and to remain vigilant for future ones.
Activate and Protect the DSS
Upon the completion and inevitable activation of the DSS, the Jet Brigade would once again mobilize on Vernen Wells, in an attempt to take out the DSS Logistics Hub on Tarsh. Despite the valiant efforts of many Helldivers, Tarsh fell and eventually the Jet Brigade attacked Mastia, placing the DSS in critical peril.
Destroy Jet Brigade Factories on Chort Bay
While completing the Major Order Destroy Jet Brigade Factories on Chort Bay, a Jet Brigade was spotted on the planet Menkent. The Major Order was completed, causing the factories and the Jet Brigade to be destroyed.
Defend Malevelon Creek
While the Helldivers were defending Malevelon Creek against the Automatons, the Jet Brigade resurfaced, having been built in secret. They would join in the Automaton offensive against Malevelon Creek.
Recapture Important POI Worlds
While the Helldivers were holding onto strategic planets whose defenses were weakened by the Illuminate, the Jet Brigade would resurface on Aurora Bay.
Spawning
On Jet Brigade invaded planets, the Jet Brigade will often replace Troopers, Commissars, MG Raiders, and Assault Raiders. On certain lower difficulties, the Jet Brigade will mostly replace them, but on higher difficulties, the Jet Brigade will completely replace them. They can spawn naturally, from Dropships, or from Automaton Fabricators (barring Commissars).
Behavior
Jet Brigade infantry will act similarly to their original counterparts, but will utilize its jump pack to maintain its distance to a Helldiver. Their jump packs will explode upon being shot, destroying the unit but significantly damaging and lighting nearby Automatons or Helldivers on fire.
Tactical Information
The Jet Brigade can be taken out with the same tactics used against the Assault Raider.
- The sheer amount of Jet Brigade infantry in higher difficulties can allow them to quickly surround and overwhelm a Helldiver.
- Laser weaponry such as the LAS-5 Scythe and LAS-7 Dagger can easily damage their jump packs, and can cause a chain reaction of explosions if other Jet Brigade infantry are nearby.
Anatomy
Gallery
Jet Brigade
Trooper
Commissar
MG Raider
Change History
1.001.002
2024-08-06
Undocumented Addition
- Added to the game; Assault Raiders begin spawning as their Jet Brigade variant.
