Recently, Helldivers 2 players plunged headfirst into the dense Terminid spores of the Gloom, freed Fori Prime from an onslaught of bugs, and gathered essential data and resources. These efforts are dedicated towards crafting formidable defenses against the Meridian black hole wielded by the Illuminate. But, as quickly as one victory is celebrated, the forces of Lady Liberty find themselves summoned to another urgent mission.
Super Earth High Command has now turned their attention to the Galactic War’s western front, issuing orders for troops to counter a fresh offensive by the Automatons. The pressing directive highlights that the enemy aims to seize two critical locations over the impending four days: the industrial hub of Duma Tyr and the planet Julheim.
Duma Tyr’s importance lies in its factories, poised to churn out the new MD-8 Gas Mines stratagem for Helldivers’ arsenal if successfully defended. Meanwhile, Julheim is noted for its population of “moderately feeble young adults.” The Federation faces a tough decision due to limited resources, compelled to prioritize saving one over the other.
From the pulse of the community, it seems most Helldivers leaning toward rescuing Julheim over Duma Tyr and its mines if a choice becomes necessary. This sentiment mirrors a past scenario where, upon players choosing to save citizens in “Super Citizen Anne’s Hospital for Very Sick Children” over securing MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines, developer Arrowhead made a charitable donation to Save the Children. Many are hopeful for a similar benevolent gesture if Julheim holds firm.
Currently, the brave Helldivers are striving to secure both planets by defending Bekvam III, a strategic stronghold that links to the targeted areas and likely the launchpad for any enemy invasion. Success in Bekvam III’s defense would effectively cut off the Automatons from both Julheim and Duma Tyr, derailing their offensive push before it gains momentum.
One particularly vocal player, u/happyapathy553, humorously commented, “AH trying to pull a trolley dilemma on us, I say we derail this thing,” capturing the communal spirit as thousands rally to fortify Bekvam III, proven by the thread’s over 2K upvotes.
Nonetheless, this strategic ploy isn’t without its challenges. The Automatons have alternative routes to Julheim, by potentially conquering Charon Prime and subsequently Charbal-VII. To thwart these maneuvers, it’s crucial to fortify both these worlds and Bekvam III (a community tool, the Helldivers Companion site, comes highly recommended for a comprehensive view of the war map).
In a twist of fortune, around 40,000 Helldivers have already taken up arms to defend Bekvam III with reinforcements arriving consistently. The Democracy Space Station (DSS) is also being relocated towards Bekvam III from Martale, with arrival expected shortly.
To enhance this strategy, the Helldivers community can further bolster defenses by donating enough Requisition Slips—a goal already 63% complete—to activate the DSS’ Orbital Blockade, hindering the Automatons’ ability to launch assaults from Bekvam III. Even if Bekvam III falls, this would mitigate risks of a launchpad for further aggressions, allowing strategies to pivot effectively.
Ultimately, a victory scenario involves the simultaneous defense of both Bekvam III and Charon Prime. However, if this proves impractical, the immediate focus should lie on protecting Bekvam III before shifting efforts to Charbal-VII, likely the next target post-Charon Prime’s capture.
As we gear up for potential conflicts on multiple fronts, Helldivers are also pooling Common Sample donations for an Eagle Storm action, which provides critical airstrikes and invasion slow-downs.
Innovative community-driven tactics like these define the spirit of Helldivers 2. With such a fiercely engaged player base, the road ahead is daunting yet filled with possibility. Lock and load, Helldivers.
Helldivers 2 remains a top-tier title among PC and PS5 games, especially for enthusiasts of cooperative shooters, action-packed sci-fi, and humor-laden narratives. It generally retails for about $40, but savvy shoppers can often snag it for less, like at CDKeys, where a current sale offers the game for under $30.
