Super Earth, Stratagems and the Enemies on the Front
Super Earth sends its Helldivers to the front, and the front has a lot of enemies. Here is a short field guide to the world behind our designs.
What is Super Earth?
Super Earth is the government at the heart of Helldivers. It is a totalitarian state that calls itself a "managed democracy", and the Helldivers are its elite shock troops, sent to the front to fight for it, one mission at a time.
That satire is the heart of both games, and of our merch. The globe of Super Earth, ringed by stars, is one of our designs.
Who are the Helldivers fighting?
In the 2015 original, the enemies were three factions: the Bugs, the Cyborgs and the Illuminate.
Helldivers 2 brings the war back with three again:
- The Terminids: descended from the Bugs
- The Automatons: built by the defeated Cyborgs
- The Illuminate: back again
What happened at Malevelon Creek?
Malevelon Creek was the first Automaton expedition in Helldivers 2. The fighting there lasted about two months, and it cost a great many Helldivers their lives.
What are stratagems?
Stratagems are the Helldivers' lifeline: equipment, support and strikes called down from orbit with a quick string of directional inputs. A Helldiver brings up to four into each mission. The Eagle 500 kg Bomb is one of them, and a bomb stratagem icon is one of our designs.
Where can I see this world on merch?
The globe of Super Earth, a bomb stratagem icon and the key art of Helldivers 2 are all in the shop, on tees, long sleeves, crewnecks and hoodies. Browse the shop and pick your side of the war.