Starship Troopers: Terran Command News

Attention, citizens of the Federation! Our mission to keep you informed continues as we explore the depths of the upcoming Raising Hell DLC, revealing new forces joining the battle for Gehenna. For protection of its people and assets, the corporation that exploits Gehenna for its valuable resources has relied on contracted mercenaries. These are tough and battle hardened individuals, often with a background of military experience or have been forged by the unforgiving conditions of isolated human colonies.

Frag Mercs
In our continuing coverage of the Raising Hell DLC, we introduce you to a variety of mercenary unit types. Deploying mercenary units requires Funds: a new unit cap that works similar to War Support but separates Mobile Infantry and Mercenary unit types. For an optimal army composition, you’ll have to find a good mix of both.
Today we will highlight one of the fresh additions to the mercenary roster: the Frag Mercs.



A Flexible Weapon
The Frag Mercs are equipped with a unique weapon capable of toggling between firing fragmentation shells in close combat and launching grenades for longer distance engagements. The former is very effective to pin down waves of Arachnids, while the explosive grenades provide indirect fire support and excel at taking out armored enemies and structures.

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Minelaying Abilities
Elite Frag Mercs gain the ability to deploy proximity mines. You can choose between either Frag Mines - which set off a consecutive series of charges when triggered - or Fire Mines - which do what it says on the box: bursting into a blazing fire.
When placed correctly, both mines can have a major impact on the outcome of a defensive engagement.

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As we prepare for the release of the Raising Hell DLC, stay tuned to FedNet for more exclusive updates on the front lines of this relentless war.
The Federation remains steadfast in its resolve to protect its interests and citizens, no matter the cost.

Hi Troopers!

An update is now available on the open beta branch. This technical patch contains various fixes/tweaks that were made in preparation of the Lava DLC release.
We are looking for loyal troopers that are willing to re-play some of the base campaign scenarios and let us know of any issues. Your service will be greatly appreciated.
If we broke stuff or you have feedback on the changes, please let us know by using the in-game feedback form (opened by pressing F11 while in the game), or on our discord’s beta channel.
Thank you for your service!

Warning: scenarios made on this open beta will not necessarily work properly for people playing in release. Because of that, we have disabled the scenario editor in this build. Scenario editors can switch back to the default branch until this patch is released.

Features

• Game - Added individual soldier healing. Individual soldiers will slowly regain health, so that those tactical officers eventually regain full health
  
• Game - Added projectiles for units shooting at air units
  
• Main Menu - New campaign selection screen added in preparation of the lava dlc
  

Changes

• Game - Balance changes around Scorpion
  
  • Scorpion less effective VS (large) infantry squads
    
  • Scorpion immune to suppression
    
  • Rocket Troopers: Reduced range to match Scorpion
    
  • M11 Howitzer + infantry shield is now the best way to counter Scorpions
    
• Scenario - Guardian of Steel: Replaced Scorpions with Plasma Grenadiers
  

Fixes

• Main Menu - fixes for drag-scrolling the scenario menus
  
• Game - various fixes to achievements
  
• Game - Fixed combat experience formula
  

If you're planning to be in London between October 12th and 15th, we've got an event that should be on your radar. We are making a special appearance at EGX, and we are bringing something thrilling for fans of the iconic Starship Troopers franchise.

The highly-anticipated "Raising Hell" DLC for Starship Troopers: Terran Command will be making its debut at EGX. This expansion promises to bring even more action, strategy, and bug-blasting fun to an already adrenaline-pumping game.
Attendees at EGX will have the unique opportunity to be among the first to experience this exciting new content firsthand.

Join us at EGX for an unforgettable adventure in the Starship Troopers universe!


📅 EGX 2023
Date: 12th - 15th October 2023
Location: the ExCeL, London

We now join our troopers live from the surface of what our brave colonists call “Gehenna”. It is here, on this unforgiving hellscape of molten lava and volcanic activity that the brave men and women of the Mobile Infantry beat back the Arachnid threat.

But why fight for this uninhabitable rock? Orbiting above lies the critically vital Vilon Station. A true feat of human ingenuity, the station provides the Federation with access to the vast fuel extraction and refining industry on the planet's surface. Thus, the station is a nexus of trade between Kwalasha, other Federation colonies and Earth.

Breaking News - The battle for surface is heating up, but worry not, as our reporter is embedded with the new and formidable “Engineering Biped”. As you can see, this machine was originally designed for heavy industrial labor, welding, drilling and the like. However, a combat redesign by security forces have turned this machine into an effective defense against the Arachnid aggressor.

It’s not just close quarters combat which is the Bipeds forte, as it possesses the elite ability to drop a trail of fire. Activating this ability gives the bipedal vehicle a speed boost, allowing it to quickly lay down a barrier of flames that can stop a Bug attack from reaching vulnerable positions.

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What is that? It appears to be one of the recently discovered Immolator Bugs! Scientists have yet to fully understand this endemic-to-Gehenna Arachnid, but comprehension of the enemy is not a requirement for its destruction! The heavy armor of the Engineering Biped is more than a match for this flame-spewing monster. But be careful troopers, this Bug has been known to make suicidal charges in its last desperate moments.

Scientists recommend that you keep your distance!

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Federal Engineering is truly something to behold, but don’t get complacent troopers. Disturbing reports of a new kind of flying bug have just recently arrived, and it’s a dangerous one. Nicknamed the “Bomberbee”, this ugly abomination carries a payload of deadly acid - released when it suicide bombs its victims.

Our mechanized units are particularly vulnerable, so be sure to shoot down these threats quickly troopers!

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That’s all from our live reporting for now, but if you would like to know more, why not volunteer to serve in the Mobile Infantry? Nobody knows when the next wave will be drafted, but some say it will most likely be in the fall. You’ll have your chance to experience this action and excitement for yourself.

Keep a keen eye out, and you too could be a Citizen.

Will you be anywhere around London between September 14th to 16th? Then you might want to mark this on your calendar.

Slitherine is coming to WASD, bringing two of its most anticipated real-time strategy games: Broken Arrow and Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance. You will have the chance to experience the games first hand, meet our staff and offer your valuable feedback.

Broken Arrow is the highly anticipated real-time strategy game pinning the United States against Russia in a fictional conflict set in the contemporary era.

At WASD you will get the chance to play the latest version of the game in an exciting single player mission.

Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance is a gritty RTS that puts you in the middle of the Future Wars between humanity and Legion's synthetic intelligent machine network.

You'll have the chance to play through a few missions from the early stages of the single-player campaign at WASD.

📅 WASD X IGN 2023 Date: 14th - 16th September 2023
Location: Truman Brewery London
More information on the games:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1604270/Broken_Arrow/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1839950/Terminator_Dark_Fate__Defiance/