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It has been an important few weeks in Helldivers 2, with Super Earth decimating the Automatons and really putting a dent in their resources and stronghold in the galaxy. Now, it is time to turn our attention to the Terminids once again to prevent them from expanding while we focus on the robot army.
A new Major Order has begun, which directs players to the Terminids. Upon loading the game, a new briefing has been given, which calls for the extermination of the Terminids to analyze E-710 production.
“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.”
Players have been tasked with eradicating 1 billion Terminids from the galaxy. Surprisingly, the community is only 6% done with the Major Order so far, so there is still plenty of time to go and serve some Liber-tea. One of the planets that can currently be liberated is Gacrux, which is the new jungle planet that was unlocked with the Viper Commandos Warbond. There are currently only 2,000 players on this planet, meaning you have plenty of opportunity to check out this new biome.
Following the completion of the previous Major Order, which cut off the Automatons in the Andromeda Sector, Super Earth has given players access to the Emancipator Mech for free. This also allows you to spawn both types of mechs at the same time. These Mechs work best against the Terminids as the Automatons can destroy it easily with rockets and bullets, so now is a great opportunity to try it out and cause some carnage.
Since we have been fighting the Automatons for the past couple of weeks, it can be jarring to adjust to the Terminids as they require different strategies and loadouts. To help with this, we highly recommend checking out our Helldivers 2 best weapons guide and best armor guide.
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