Vernen Wells
Vernen Wells is a Rocky Canyons Planet in Helldivers 2, located within the Hydra Sector. It is currently under 
Automaton Legion control.
Lore
The Menkent Line & SEAF Forward Command Base
Vernen Wells would be a linchpin of the Super Earth defenses during the Automaton Reclamation campaign and for some time thereafter. Enduring numerous Automaton attacks, it would remain under Super Earth Control. This would seemingly lead to it being chosen as the SEAF Forward Command Base under the Menkent Line project.
As the Menkent Line fell, Vernen Wells too would come under attack. After over a day of furious battle, the planet would fall.
The planet would be recaptured, now acting as the front line against the Automatons for some time to come.
SEAF Training Facilities
Following the "official" declaration of the Second Galactic War, Galactic War on Tyranny, Vernen Wells was selected to house new training facilities for Super Earth Armed Forces recruits, along with along with Aesir Pass, Heeth, and Angel's Venture. The Helldivers were ordered to defend these planets while the facilities where constructed.
The facilities increased SEAF support to the front lines, boosting liberation efforts across the galaxy. This support would be active as long as the aforementioned planets were under Super Earth control. Unfortunately, this was not properly conveyed to the Helldivers. Vernen Wells would eventually fall to the Automatons, destroying the base on the planet.
Trapped Citizens at Children’s Hospital
Despite the destruction of the SEAF facilities, thousands of citizens (and children) remained alive but trapped under the rubble of the Super Citizen Anne’s Hospital for Very Sick Children. High Command received a distress signal from the hospital due to dwindling supplies, but intercepted Automaton communications also revealed an explosive repository on Marfark crucial to the production of the MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines. Under a Major Order, Helldivers would only have time to save one--the citizens and children on Vernen Wells, or the explosive repository on Marfark.
Upon liberating Aesir Pass, the Helldivers quickly descended onto Vernen Wells, liberating the planet in roughly two days. Thanks to their efforts, thousands of citizens and the 4,311 very sick children were rescued, at the cost of the MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines.
Orbital Napalm Barrages
To aid in the construction of Orbital Napalm Barrage stratagems, Super Earth identified a large Automaton repository of unexpanded polystyrene on Vernen Wells, near the ruins of the destroyed SEAF base on the planet. The Helldivers received orders to liberate Vernen Wells and eliminating 500 million Automatons to gather enough material to create the stratagems.
While the planet was successfully liberated, the Helldivers fell short of the required kill count, delaying the production of Orbital Napalm Barrage stratagems.
Jet Brigade Attack on the DSS
Vernen Wells would fall back under Automaton control shortly thereafter, eventually allowing it to act as the staging ground for the resurgent Jet Brigade. From there, it would take over Tarsh, destroying the DSS Logistics Center in the process.
Terrain
Covered in an arid, rocky biome, caked in red sands and dust, the natural organisms of this world were driven to evolve with efficient water sourcing, allowing them to survive on the planet.
From orbit, Vernen Wells appears to be a hospitable, bluish-green glowing world. But down on the surface, it is anything but hospitable. Dust covers the air constantly, making daylight a rarity and visibility an impossibility. Rocky cliffs and canyons surround the natural surface, forcing Helldivers to use careful consideration when making use of Orbital weaponry and Eagles. Infrequent pools of dirty water and dead plant life dot the landscape, creating hazards that'll slow the progress of Democracy if neglected.
Battles For Planet
- Defense Battle 1 against Automaton for Vernen Wells (18h 21m, victory)
- 2184-04-10 11:50 to 2184-04-11 06:11;
- Defense Battle 2 against Automaton for Vernen Wells (22h 29m, victory)
- 2184-04-11 11:53 to 2184-04-12 10:22;
- Defense Battle 3 against Automaton for Vernen Wells (2d 5h 17m, failure)
- 2184-04-20 15:12 to 2184-04-22 20:29;
- Liberation Battle 4 against Automaton for Vernen Wells (2d 2h 27m, victory)
- 2184-04-22 20:29 to 2184-04-24 22:56;
- Defense Battle 5 against Automaton for Vernen Wells (15h 29m, victory)
- 2184-05-10 15:31 to 2184-05-11 07:00;
- Defense Battle 6 against Automaton for Vernen Wells (17h 31m, victory)
- 2184-05-13 11:47 to 2184-05-14 05:18;
- Defense Battle 7 against Automaton for Vernen Wells (20h 55m, victory)
- 2184-05-15 15:11 to 2184-05-16 12:06;
- Defense Battle 8 against Automaton for Vernen Wells (1d 2m, failure)
- 2184-05-20 06:44 to 2184-05-21 06:46;
- Liberation Battle 9 against Automaton for Vernen Wells (2w 2d 8h 57m, failure)
- 2184-05-21 06:46 to 2184-06-06 15:43;
- Liberation Battle 10 against Automaton for Vernen Wells (1d 16h 49m, victory)
- 2184-06-12 21:03 to 2184-06-14 13:52;
- Defense Battle 11 against Automaton for Vernen Wells (1d 5m, failure)
- 2184-07-07 20:43 to 2184-07-08 20:48;
- Liberation Battle 12 against Automaton for Vernen Wells (1w 17h 49m, failure)
- 2184-07-13 14:40 to 2184-07-21 08:29;
- Liberation Battle 13 against Automaton for Vernen Wells (2d 3h 52m, victory)
- 2184-08-30 00:53 to 2184-09-01 04:45;
- Defense Battle 14 against Automaton for Vernen Wells (1d 3m, failure)
- 2184-10-08 13:35 to 2184-10-09 13:38;
- Liberation Battle 15 against Automaton for Vernen Wells (6w 2d 2h 28m, failure)
- 2184-10-09 13:38 to 2184-11-22 16:06;
- Liberation Battle 16 against Automaton for Vernen Wells (4w 4d 4h 25m, failure)
- 2184-11-25 15:17 to 2184-12-27 19:42;
- Liberation Battle 17 against Automaton for Vernen Wells (3w 6d 3h 7m, victory)
- 2185-01-07 03:55 to 2185-02-03 07:02;
- Defense Battle 18 against Automaton for Vernen Wells (1d, failure)
- 2185-05-01 21:03 to 2185-05-02 21:03;
- Liberation Battle 19 against Automaton for Vernen Wells (3d 22h 44m, failure)
- 2185-05-02 21:03 to 2185-05-06 19:47;
- Liberation Battle 20 against Automaton for Vernen Wells (5w 4d 13h 30m, ongoing)
- 2185-05-08 10:30 onwards;
Gallery
Header
View from orbit
Super Destroyers in orbit of Vernen Wells
SEAF Base on Vernen Wells
Vernen Wells at Dawn/Dusk
Automaton base on Vernen Wells
Vernen Wells at midday
Vernen Wells at cliffs
Trivia
- The name of the planet is likely a reference to Vernon Wells, an American actor known for appearing in the action movie Commando.
- Along with three other planets, they are the first planets in Helldivers 2 that can give Helldivers a passive boost in their liberation efforts through the SEAF training facilities. Unfortunately, due to the lack of defensive action from the Helldivers, the planet was lost in its defense, which completely destroyed the SEAF training facilities on it.
- During the defense of Vernen Wells when it still contained the SEAF training facilities, some Helldivers believed that if the planet was lost in the defense, but subsequently recaptured, the liberation bonus would remain. This was not the case, which was confirmed by Community Managers, and the bonus would be forever lost. In response to the community's confusion, Super Earth High Command began sending dispatches that notified if any of the remaining three SEAF training facility planets came under attack.
Statistics
| Planet Statistics for VERNEN WELLS | |
|---|---|
| Missions Won | 13251616 |
| Missions Lost | 1574715 |
| Mission Success Rate | 89 |
| Total Kills | 4091456485 |
| Terminid Kills | 742 |
| Automaton Kills | 4091455743 |
| Illuminate Kills | 0 |
| Helldiver Casualties | 112948933 |
| Friendly Fire Accidents | 12435058 |
| Bullets Fired | 22140169237 |
| Bullets Hit | 23638441614 |
| Accuracy | 100 |