Lore
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On this page, you can navigate over most of the important Lore related articles.
Helldivers 2 Lore
The Story So Far
The events of Helldivers 2 are set 100 years after the events of Helldivers 1 and the First Galactic War. Helldivers 2 is an action-packed shooter where you, an Elite Helldiver, are sent into the heart of the battlefield to complete major orders and fight in the Second Galactic War.
The Government of Super Earth
"In the name of Democracy, The Federation is overseen by the Democratic Council and the Democratic Assembly. Governed by the President and overseen by the Vice President, Various Ministries also oversee Managed Democracy."
The Super Earth Armed Forces
The Super Earth Armed Forces, abbreviated as S.E.A.F, are the primary military forces of Super Earth. Composed of several major branches, they fight in the defense of Super Earth across the vast democratic stars united under Managed Democracy.
The Helldiver Corps
The iconic cape-wearing heroes and elite special forces of the Super Earth Armed Forces, the Helldivers are the pinnacle of Super Earth's might. Acting as the strategic scalpel in SEAF's arsenal, Helldivers are elite shock troops who land behind enemy lines through the use of their Hellpods.
Corporations
All the corporations found within the Federation of Super Earth.
Everything on Super Earth Culture
Helldiver Contract of Employment
At the very beginning of a Helldiver's journey, they must read this binding contract which clearly stipulates the dangers and benefits of pursuing liberty in the name of Managed Democracy.
Planets and Sectors
You can find all currently available planets and sectors on this page.
Characters
Throughout a Helldiver's journey, they will come across many characters.
The Galactic War
The Galactic War is an almost perpetual conflict waged on many fronts.
Adversaries
Super Earth and its forces have encountered many adversaries in its quest for glory. These enemies must be eradicated at all cost.
Super Earth Ships
Super Earth Ships (SES) are the SEAF moving forward command bases as they liberate the planets from tyranny's clutches.
Super Destroyer
It is a faster-than-light capable warship mass-produced for use by the Helldivers of the Super Earth Armed Forces (SEAF). Everything used in missions, from stratagems to extraction, is sent from the Super Destroyer.
Eagles
Every Helldiver, has access to their own Eagle assault crafts. And, are used in various military operations such as in strikes or extractions.
Pelicans
Every Helldiver, as well as every Super Earth Ship (SES) in the Federation Navy, has access to their own Pelican transport shuttles. And, are used in various military operations, such as in extractions.
Major Orders
Issued by Super Earth and Super Earth High Command (the combined High Command of the Federation Army and Federation Navy). Issued Major Orders are often critical to the War and critical to the War Effort.
Lore Interactables
Here's a list of Lore Intractables found during missions:
- Authoritarian Light
- Automaton Remains
- Blood-Stained Library Card
- Captain's Log
- Case of "Democracy Drafts" Premium Light Beer
- Communications Device
- Despotic Explosive
- Forklift
- Greenhouse
- Handwritten Note
- Hastily Written Note
- Monument to Liberty
- Oppressive Machine
- Personal Device
- Re: Mine Safety
- SEAF Communications Device
- Super Earth Issued Tool Rack
- Vending Machine
- Welcome Sign
- Words Scribbled on Bomb
In Universe Media
Just some of the media found in game.
Training Manual Tips
When deploying to Missions, You read the Training Manual's tips as you sit in your Hellpod. This is a catalogue of those tips.
Helldivers 1 Lore
Set in the same universe, Helldivers 1 is the predecessor to Helldivers 2.
The Galactic War
The Galactic War is an almost perpetual conflict waged on many different fronts.
Major Operations of the First Galactic War
Major Operations of the First Galactic War.
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Adversaries
Super Earth and its forces have encountered many adversaries in its quest for glory. These enemies must be eradicated at all cost.
Other Lore
Lore that doesn't fit into Helldivers 1 Lore or Helldivers 2 Lore.