Major Orders

Example of a major order

Major Orders (abbreviated as MOs) are game-wide overlapping objectives, which act as the main goal(s) in Helldivers 2. Due to the large scale of these orders, a majority of the Helldivers community must participate in it to progress and complete them. As time progresses, they contribute to the events of the Second Galactic War.

Due to the game's dynamic nature, Major Orders can have various consequences for the Galactic War, depending on whether they are completed or failed within the given timeframe.

When completing Major Orders, players are typically rewarded with requisition slips or medals, however depending on the MO, they can also unlock new equipment and Stratagems.

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February 2024

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February 2024

Operation Valiant Enclosure: Phase I
Faction	Terminids
Reward	10000 Requisition
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.
Automaton Attack
Faction	Automatons
Reward	12500 Requisition
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 Defend Campaigns against the Automatons.
Outcome	FAILURE. 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.
Liberation of Veld
Faction	Terminids
Reward	45 Medals
Briefing	Contain the Terminid outbreak, before the bugs are able to spread further.
Overview	Liberate Veld
Events	Free Eagle Napalm Strike stratagem for a limited time.
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.
Notes	This Major Order started at the very end of Febuary, and ended on March 1st.

March 2024

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March 2024

Operation Valiant Enclosure: Phase II
Faction	Terminids
Reward	45 Medals
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.
Liberation of Tien Kwan
Faction	Automatons
Reward	50 Medals
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
Events	AUTOMATON COUNTER-ATTACK - Intercepted messages indicate bot plans for a significant push. Increased resistance on Automaton planets is anticipated
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	Introduced new stratagem upon success: EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit.
Operation Valiant Enclosure: Phase III
Faction	Terminids
Reward	50 Medals
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, Turing
Events	FENRIR III SECURED - The Terminid System is now fully activated on Fenrir III TURING SECURED - The Terminid System is now fully activated on Turing BREAKING NEWS - The TCS has been fully activated on half of the barrier planets HEETH DEFENDED - After countless noble and unavoidable sacrifices, Heeth has been defended from the Terminids MERIDIA SECURED - The Terminid System is now fully activated on Meridia ERATA PRIME SECURED - The Terminid System is now fully activated on Erata Prime
Outcome	SUCCESS. 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	Introduced event-exclusive mission type: Activate Terminid Control System. New enemy type introduced after completion: Shrieker.
Liberation of Zagon Prime and Fori Prime
Faction	Terminids
Reward	35 Medals
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 Zagon Prime and Fori Prime.
Events	INTELLIGENCE BRIEF - A new strain of flying Terminids has suddenly appeared, with no prior warning or indication of any kind. While the Ministry of Intelligence has always know this was a possibility, the abruptness of the evolution indicates a high possibility of dissident concealment. The deployment of Termicide was fortuitously timed-doubtlessly, it averted an even worse evolution. Helldivers are advised to exterminate these mutations whenever encountered.
Outcome	FAILURE. Though many Terminids have been mercifully culled, the Helldivers were unable to penetrate as far inside the Quarantine Zone as ordered. The expansion of our citizens to new planets will be reduced in line with the reduction of expected Element 710 to be produced. Further procreation applications will be denied until further notice.
Protection of Biomass Collection Teams
Faction	Terminids
Reward	35 Medals
Briefing	Civilian Biomass Collection Teams (BCTs) are gathering and processing inert Terminids. The Helldivers must maintain our control of the planets until these operations are complete.
Overview	Designated planets must be under Super Earth control when order expires. Fori Prime, Estanu, Crimsica, Hellmire
Events	Terminid Surge - Ministry of Science reports an unanticipated spike in Terminid spore counts. Expect a severe increase in resistance on Terminid planets. Cybersecurity Update - A recent systems security breach has resulted in Galactic War tables displaying inaccurate information. The breach has been addressed, and all systems have been returned to normal operation. Any discrepancies are to be considered the result of dissident misinformation. Rest assured that the parties responsible have been identified, arrested, tried, and executed.
Outcome	SUCCESS. The last of the crude solid E-710 has been collected, processed, and shipped off-planet, providing a healthy boost to our colony settlement efforts. The planets can now be left behind to allow the Terminids to repopulate—under careful supervision.
Operation Swift Disassembly, Phase I: Disrupt Communications
Faction	Automatons
Reward	50 Medals
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 I: Disrupt Communications. We have identified a long-range communications array deep in Automaton space. Its capture may reveal critical intelligence about the enemy's plans.
Overview	We have discovered Automaton plans for something called "The Reclamation." Capturing their deep-space comms array on Troost may reveal critical intel about their plans. Liberate Troost.
Events	Arsenal Expansion Notice - 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-101 Heavy Machine Gun are now available for requisition.
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 laborers have been instructed to accelerate production of our most effective anti-air weaponry.
Notes	Introduced new stratagems: LAS-99 Quasar Cannon and MG-206 Heavy Machine Gun.
Operation Swift Disassembly, Phase II: Reduce Non-Sentient Combatant Production
Faction	Automatons
Reward	45 Medals
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.
Overview	We have identified the most significant source of Automaton combatant production. Liberation of this planet will severely impact the enemy's force replenishment capacity. Liberate Tibit.
Events	Automaton Counterattack - Intercepted messages indicate bot plans for a significant push. Increased resistance on Automaton planets is anticipated.
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

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April 2024

Liberation of Malevelon Creek
Faction	Automatons
Reward	35 Medals
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 to continue 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.
Events	PRESIDENTIAL DECREE - The President of Super Earth has officially recognized this day as Malevelon Creek Memorial Day. Every year on this day, Super Earth citizens will unite for a full 3 minutes of their lunch break in solemn remembrance of those who gave their lives to free Malevelon Creek. In addition, all Helldivers have been issued a special commemorative cape, so they may carry the memory of their fallen companions into battle.
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.
Notes	In honor of the liberation and the immense narrative that players have created around this planet, April 3rd has been decreed as Malevelon Creek Memorial Day.
Operation Swift Disassembly, Phase III: Hold Ground
Faction	Automatons
Reward	40 Medals
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 your ground.
Overview	Designated planets must be under Super Earth control when order expires. Malevelon Creek, Ubanea, Draupnir
Outcome	SUCCESS. 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.
Notes	Introduced new enemy units: Gunship and Factory Strider.
Operation Swift Disassembly, Phase IV: Annihilation
Faction	Automatons
Reward	50 Medals
Briefing	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. 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	All Helldivers are ordered to make an all-out push to completely destroy the Automaton Legion. Liberate all Automaton-held planets. Tibit, Durgen, Maia
Events	TIBIT LIBERATED - The factories on Tibit have been destroyed. Now, the enemy will be forced to distribute their forces more thinly, lowering their planetary resistance. The Automatons are beginning to crumble. Keep up the attack.
Dispatches	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.
Outcome	SUCCESS. The Automaton threat has been fully eradicated from our galaxy. Our citizens are safe, our heroic fallen avenged. With the bots eradicated and the 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 the Automaton facilities and servers for any additional intelligence.
Notes	After the order, the Automatons no longer own any planets.
Safe E-710 Farm Construction
Faction	Terminids
Reward	35 Medals
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, safer, and more efficient E-710 farms. Liberate the designated planets: Hellmire, Estanu, Crimsica
Outcome	SUCCESS. With the planet cleared, laborers have broken ground on the first of many Terminid Enrichment & 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
Faction	Automatons
Reward	45 Medals
Briefing	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.
Overview	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. Succeed in the Defense of at least 5 planets.
Dispatches	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, proof of commitment to furthering the cause of Liberty.
Outcome	FAILURE. 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.
Notes	The Automatons are reintroduced to the game. Introduced new mission type: Evacuate High-Value Assets. Introduced Super Destroyer Fleet Upgrade in response to the Automaton invasion which provided level four upgrades for Ship Modules.
Halt the Automaton Advance
Faction	Automatons
Reward	55 Medals
Briefing	We must halt the Automaton 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 the order expires: Menkent and Lesath
Outcome	SUCCESS. 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 laborers. Meanwhile, the SEAF Forward Command Base on Vernen Wells is up and running, providing fresh recruits and supplies to the front.
Defense of Marfark
Faction	Automatons
Reward	35 Medals
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 endeavor. You must outlast the enemy. Hold the planet, no matter the cost.
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
Dispatches	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.
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.
Notes	Reintroduced the Factory Strider enemy unit to the game.
Gathering E-710
Faction	Terminids
Reward	45 Medals
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 valiant defence efforts. We must take this chance to refill our E-710 reserves in order to stage a counter-offensive. Kill 2,000,000,000 Terminids.
Dispatches	In further proof of their elite training and irreplaceable value, the Helldivers reached the target set for Terminid production far faster than anticipated. While additional destruction of Liberty's enemies is always beneficial, E-710 refinement pipelines are full at the present time. However, there will be ample opportunities for additional biomass production in the future.
Outcome	SUCCESS. Valiant work, Helldivers. Thanks to your noble efforts, millions of tons of Terminid biomass has been rendered safe for collection, and is being processed into Element 710 as we speak. This surplus of fuel will enable the transport of weapons, equipment, and personnel to the frontlines of the Automaton fight. We now have the logistical means to enable and sustain an effective counter-offensive against the Automatons. Soon, we will take back lands they stole.
Notes	First major order with the "Kill X enemies" type.
Defense on Two Fronts
Faction	Automatons Terminids
Reward	50 Medals
Briefing	Freedom is under attack once more. In an act of sinister syncronicity, 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.
Outcome	SUCCESS. Freedom has overcome oppression once more. Even the combined might of the Terminids and the Automatons was no match for the fierce and obedient resistance of the Helldivers. Though 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.
Operation Legitimate Undertaking, Phase I: Citizen Rescue
Faction	Automatons
Reward	45 Medals
Briefing	Intel has identified surviving 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 Stratagem 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 or Penta.
Events	The RL-77 AIRBURST ROCKET LAUNCHER stratagem is temporarily available to all Helldivers fighting on Penta. The MD-17 ANTI-TANK MINES stratagem is temporarily available to all Helldivers fighting on Choohe. 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 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.
Outcome	FAILURE. 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.
Notes	First major order to include a choice between unlocking two exclusive stratagems. The RL-77 AIRBURST ROCKET LAUNCHER has become permanently available after the liberation of Penta.
Deactivate the Terminid Control System
Faction	Terminids
Reward	50 Medals
Briefing	HIGH PRIORITY BROADCAST, OP. LEGITIMATE UNDERTAKING TERMINATED. EMERGENCY SITUATION IN TERMINID QUARANTINE ZONE. 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 rates have 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.
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. 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 (and 0% of absolutely any other biological life). However, for the small fraction of the Terminids that survived, exposure to non-lethal doses of Termicide eventually caused beneficial changes to gene expression, in a completely unprecedented process known as hormesis. On most Barrier Planets, this adaptation was limited to increased Termicide resistance. But on Meridia, non-lethal Termicide exposure caused higher reproduction rates and reduced generation time. Continued exposure to Termicide is perpetuating this effect. The planet is now infested to a degree nearly comparable with the Terminid home planet, and scientists have classified Meridia 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. In the meantime, the Meridian Supercolony is likely to accelerate the spread of the Terminids in unforeseeable ways. Rest assured, the reckless scientists responsible for creating 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.
Notes	Introduced event-specific mission type: Deactivate Terminid Control System. Meridia is manually locked from play, and has had its biome changed to Supercolony.

May 2024

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May 2024

Contain Supercolony Outbreaks
Faction	Terminids
Reward	40 Medals
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 be contain these outbreaks immediately, before they spread out of control. [sic]
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. 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.
Decommission Automatons for Mines
Faction	Automatons
Reward	45 Medals
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 materials. 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 the targeted number of Automatons. 2,000,000,000.
Dispatches	CONTRACTOR MESSAGE - The following is a message from Battlefield Systems, a contracted defense service: "Battlefield Systems regrets to inform all Helldivers that a software issue has resulted in duplicate reporting of enemies killed during a previous Major Order. The 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."
Outcome	FAILURE. Despite the best efforts of the Helldivers to decommission as many Automatons as possible, our scrap recollection efforts ultimately fell short. Now, industrious laborers, 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.
Notes	MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines are delayed for the second time.
Hold Planets for SEAF Conscription
Faction	Automatons Terminids
Reward	45 Medals
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 had 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. Mobilization 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 begun 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. 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 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.
Notes	Liberation progress rates were boosted upon Major Order completion.
Kill and Dismantle Freedom's Enemies
Faction	Automatons Terminids
Reward	50 Medals
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 who 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 labor, 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.
Outcome	FAILURE. 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.
Liberate Automaton Petafactory on Varylia 5
Faction	Automatons
Reward	50 Medals
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 abberant 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 labor 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 to 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.
Events	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 defense. Super Earth High Command recommends prioritizing the defense 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 ANGEL'S VENTURE DEFENDED - Thanks to the selfless valour of the Helldivers, the citizens of Angel's Venture are safe from the Terminid Menace.
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 craftmanship. 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.
Notes	The EXO-49 Emancipator Exosuit was unlocked upon major order completion.
Operation "Enduring Peace" - Phase I
Faction	Terminids
Reward	40 Medals
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.
Events	STRATEGIC GUIDANCE - The Terminids are attacking Heeth. 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 defense. Super Earth High Command recommends prioritizing the defense of Heeth 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. HEETH DEFENDED - Thanks to the selfless valour of the Helldivers, the citizens of Heeth are safe from the Terminid Menace. EMERGENCY ALERT - Spore production on the Meridian Supercolony has risen to critical levels. Planets in the viscinity of the Supercolony are under imminenent threat of infestation. Emergency evacuation orders have been issued. All Helldivers are called to address this critical situation
Outcome	SUCCESS. 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
Operation "Enduring Peace" - Phase II
Faction	Terminids
Reward	55 Medals
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. This is it, Helldivers. The fate of the galaxy is in your hands.
Overview	Deploy to Meridia and use the experimental Dark Fluid to destroy the Terminid Supercolony. Destroy Meridia.
Events	ARSENAL AUGMENTATION - Patriotic citizens have organized to support the destruction of Meridia by making homemade napalm. Thanks to this grassroots effort, Napalm Eagle Strikes will augment all loadouts until Operation Enduring Peace concludes. STRATEGIC UPDATE - 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 - 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 Liberty teeters at the abyss. These are the critical hours. One final push is all that remains.
Dispatches	TECTONIC DRILL UPGRADES - The Ministry of Science has rapidly engineered upgrades to the Tectonic Drill used to deploy Dark Fluid on Meridia. The upgraded drills will propagate ultrasonic frequencies through the ground, preventing Terminid breaches in its immediate vicinity.
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.
Notes	Has event-exclusive mission: Deploy Dark Fluid. Meridia was turned into a Black Hole after Major Order completion.

June 2024

June 2024

Clear Post-Supercolony Infestations
Faction	Terminids
Reward	45 Medals
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 the designated planets. Erata Prime, Turing, Acamar IV, Phact Bay
Events	STRATEGIC GUIDANCE - The Automatons are attacking Aesir Pass, 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 Aesir Pass. STRATEGIC UPDATE - Aesir Pass has fallen to the Automatons, and its SEAF Training Facilities have been destroyed. SEAF defense efforts have been weakened further.
Outcome	SUCCESS. 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.
Capture Database One
Faction	Automatons
Reward	40 Medals
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, deep within Automaton territory. It likely contains highly sensitive data. Liberate the planet to secure the critical intel held there. Liberate the designated planet. Wasat
Events	STRATEGIC GUIDANCE - 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.
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.
Rescue Children or Explosives
Faction	Automatons
Reward	45 Medals
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. 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 of 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 planet is likely to be saved. Liberate the designated planets. Marfark, Vernen Wells
Dispatches	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. INTEL REPORT - 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.
Outcome	FAILURE. 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.
Notes	Offered players a choice for each planet: a reward of MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines or nothing. The Helldivers chose to liberate Vernen Wells first, giving up their third chance at the Anti-Tank Mines. As a result of the players' decision, Arrowhead Game Studios made a $4,311 donation to the Save the Children charity.
Hive Break Terminid Nurseries
Faction	Terminids
Reward	55 Medals
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, utilizing the new Hive Breaker Drill to cleanse their nurseries. Liberate the designated planets. Hellmire, Nivel 43, Estanu, Crimsica, Fori Prime.
Events	INTEL REPORT - 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.
Outcome	SUCCESS. 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.
Notes	Introduced new mission type: Nuke Nursery.
Defend the Xzar Sector
Faction	Automatons
Reward	45 Medals
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.
Events	WEAPON EXPERIMENTATION - The AC-8 Autocannon stratagem has been temporarily authorized for use by all Helldivers.
Outcome	SUCCESS. 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.
Liberate Falstaff and Jin Xi Sectors
Faction	Terminids
Reward	50 Medals
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.
Events	STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT - Additional Terminid outbreaks have occurred. Under pressure, the bugs are scrabbling for planetary purchase. Do not allow them to infest new ground. An out break 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.
Outcome	SUCCESS. 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.

July 2024

July 2024

Hold X-45
Faction	Automatons
Reward	55 Medals
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 our top-secret battle station plans are currently being unearthed. The planet must be held until the plans are recovered. Designated planets must be under Super Earth control when order expires. X-45.
Events	STRATEGIC ALERT - The Automatons have launched a surprise attack on Aesir Pass. If it falls, it will jeopardize efforts to rescue our position in the Ymir Sector. 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.
Dispatches	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. 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. 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 to recreational campgrounds for the Democratic Youth Scouts.
Outcome	SUCCESS. 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 here but lightly irradiated ash. Furthermore, remaining MLS-4X Commandos have been successfully shipped off-planet, enabling rapid production of the weapon. It will be shortly available for requisition fleetwide.
Notes	The MLS-4X Commando was unlocked upon major order completion.
Terminid Research Initiative
Faction	Terminids
Reward	40 Medals
Briefing	SITUATION: 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. DIRECTIVE: 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 using a variety of means—in order to aid in scientific research. Kill 100,000,000 Terminids.
Outcome	SUCCESS. 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.
Cut Through the Andromeda Sector
Faction	Automatons
Reward	45 Medals
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.
Events	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. 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.
Notes	Resistance levels on Automaton planets west of the four planets was nullified upon major order completion.
Liberate Automaton-Occupied Territory
Faction	Automatons
Reward	40 Medals
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, Choepessa IV.
Outcome	SUCCESS. 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.
Terminid Research Initiative - Second Trial
Faction	Terminids
Reward	50 Medals
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 in order to continue support of the Ministry of Science's ongoing Terminid Research Initiative. Kill 1,000,000,000 Terminids.
Dispatches	SYSTEMS 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. 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.
Outcome	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.
Fight Through Orbital Cannons
Faction	Automatons
Reward	55 Medals
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	Take back our land from the Automaton occupiers, fighting through their new Orbital Cannons. Liberate the designated planets. Wasat, Vega Bay, Wezen, Varylia 5, Ustotu.
Outcome	FAILURE. 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.
Notes	Introduced new mission type: Neutralize Orbital Defenses.

August 2024

August 2024

Mine Efficacy Review
Faction	Automatons Terminids
Reward	40 Medals
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 current available Mine Stratagems will be deemed sufficient, and no additions will be authorized at this time.
Overview	High Command is conducting an Efficacy Review of currently available Mine Stratagems. If the targeted number of enemies is not eliminated, Anti-Tank Mine production will be ordered. 1,500,000,000.
Outcome	FAILURE. The failure to eliminate the targeted number of enemies using the 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. This rapid loadout is expensive, and will divert funds previously set aside for schoolyard air quality improvement. But the defense of Freedom is prioritized above all; without it, there will be no schoolyards left to improve.
Notes	MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines were unlocked upon major order failure.
Eradicate Terminids on Socorro III
Faction	Terminids
Reward	45 Medals
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. Addtionally, 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 the 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.
Events	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.
Dispatches	INTEL UPDATE - The strange Terminid 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.
Outcome	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.
Simultaneous Attack and Defense
Faction	Automatons Terminids
Reward	50 Medals
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 and 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 against 5 attacks from The Terminids. Liberate Vandalon IV and Troost.
Events	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.
Outcome	SUCCESS. 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.
Procure Samples For Gloom Investigation
Faction	Terminids
Reward	50 Medals
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 only have one remaining recourse. 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 with 45,000,000 Common Sample on Nivel 43. Successfully extract with 15,000,000 Rare Sample on Erson Sands. Successfully extract with 10,000,000 Rare Sample on Crimsica.
Outcome	. 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. Laboratories 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.
Notes	Samples were duplicated by cheaters, resulting in the objectives being completed extremely quickly and the order to be shut down in response.
Push Automatons Away From Super Earth
Faction	Automatons
Reward	45 Medals
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 labor. 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 attacks from The Automatons.
Events	ARSENAL AUGMENTATION - Those who submitted counterfeit samples in a recent Order have been reassigned to the Chemical Weapon facilities, where they will be given the opportunity to repay their debt to Managed Democracy with strenuous labor. The Orbital Gas Strike stratagem will be temporarily added to all loadouts.
Outcome	SUCCESS. 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.
Eradicate Terminids to Slow the Gloom
Faction	Terminids
Reward	65 Medals
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 in 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 when the order expires.
Outcome	SUCCESS. 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 to 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.
Acquire Materials for Orbital Napalm Barrages
Faction	Automatons
Reward	50 Medals
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 exist, 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.
Outcome	FAILURE. Despite the 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. The Automaton war machine continues to destroy the natural resources of the galaxy. Left unchecked, our natural treasures will be consumed by the forges of Socialism, until all that remains is a heap of ash and metal. The Automatons must be stopped, no matter the cost.

September 2024

September 2024

Defend Colonies in the Jin Xi Sector
Faction	Terminids
Reward	50 Medals
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 when the order expires.
Events	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.
Dispatches	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-2343 became stranded in server farm. Cause of death: exposure. Resolution: Electronics replaced. Family of deceased fined for damages. [END REPORT]
Outcome	SUCCESS. 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.
Stop Automaton Territorial Expansion
Faction	Automatons
Reward	45 Medals
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 when the order expires.
Outcome	SUCCESS. 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.
Reduce Terminid Population
Faction	Terminids
Reward	55 Medals
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.
Events	STRATEGIC UPDATE - 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 - 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! ARSENAL EXPANSION - 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.
Dispatches	SITUATIONAL RECAP - Reminder: Liberating the Automaton-controlled planets Tarsh and Mastia before the end of the current order will allow the Orbital Napalm Barrage to be available for immediate fleetwide acquisition.
Outcome	FAILURE. 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.
Notes	The Orbital Napalm Barrage was unlocked upon the liberation of Tarsh and Mastia.
Force Readiness Evaluation
Faction	Automatons Terminids
Reward	55 Medals
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 with 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.
Events	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.
Outcome	FAILURE. The Helldivers made great sacrifices to spread the Light of Freedom across the galaxy, but it was not enough. High Command has concluded the 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 result 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.
Secure DSS Construction Site
Faction	Automatons
Reward	50 Medals
Briefing	Months ago, the Helldivers liberated GW1-era blueprints for an interplanetary battle station from planet 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 a 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, the DSS will be extremely vulnerable to attack, so long-term defensibility is paramount. The DSS could change the course of the 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. Option 1: Liberate Gaellivare. Option 2: Liberate Clasa.
Outcome	SUCCESS. 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.
DSS Construction - Phase I
Faction	Terminids
Reward	45 Medals
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 its 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. Hold Turing when the order expires.
Outcome	SUCCESS. 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 the development of High-Efficiency Alcubierre Drives. These new drives will enable the Democracy Space Station to warp between planets at the Helldivers' discretion, 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

October 2024

Liberate Deep Mantle Complex
Faction	Automatons
Reward	45 Medals
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 chromium-cobalt-nickel alloy. The powerful alloy will be required to withstand the acceleration of the immense DSS at 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. Liberate Claorell.
Outcome	ONGOING.

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