Rebel Inc. Desperate Government Scenario Strategy Guide

To beat the Desperate Government custom scenario in Rebel Inc., you must adapt immediately to the complete lack of Coalition troop support. Because Coalition soldiers are unavailable to suppress initial rebel spawns, you must start recruiting National Soldiers before the first insurgent alert, lock down transit corridors with early Garrisons, and contain rebel forces in remote terrain while stabilizing high-value urban sectors.

HQ Placement and Early Civilian Investments

Place your Headquarters in a central urban or semi-urban sector connected to main roads or highways. A central position spreads regional intelligence rapidly across nearby zones, protects your primary population center, and prevents insurgents from severing your territory into isolated pockets.

Spend your initial budget on basic intelligence and low-cost civilian initiatives to build support and reduce local hostility:

District Representatives and Regional Census: Grants sector visibility to detect rebel movements before your military units are operational.
Water Supplies and Medical Supplies: Delivers cost-effective local support to initiate stabilization in accessible zones.
Main Roads or Highways: Increases movement speed for slow-moving National Soldiers traveling across the region.

Space your civilian purchases out by several months to prevent inflation spikes. High inflation inflates initiative costs and drains the capital needed for soldier recruitment.

Prioritizing National Soldiers and Garrisons

Without temporary Coalition units to control the early game, National Soldiers form your only ground combat force. National Soldiers require substantial training time and start with lower combat strength than Coalition troops, making early investment necessary.

Begin training your first National Soldier unit well before insurgent activity is reported. While recruitment progresses, fund Military Logistics and Arms upgrades to improve their combat performance. Authorize Garrisons as soon as the initiative appears to provide combat bonuses and block key avenues of insurgent expansion.

Military Asset	Primary Role	Priority Rationale
National Soldier 1 & 2	Core frontline defense	Must be queued early to counter initial incursions without Coalition aid
Garrisons	Combat strength multiplier	Strengthens defending units and locks down regional choke points
Main Roads / Highways	Unit transit velocity	Offsets slow National deployment speeds between distant sectors
Drone Reconnaissance	Scouting and camp spotting	Identifies hidden insurgent camps before local attacks multiply

Establishing Containment Lines

Keep early National Soldiers grouped in adjacent zones rather than fighting alone. An unsupported National unit fighting in rough or mountainous terrain suffers severe combat penalties, leading to defeats that drain reputation.

Establish a firm defensive perimeter around flat plains, farmland, and transit corridors bordering mountain passes:

Position soldiers and Garrisons at choke points, such as river crossings and valley exits.
Allow insurgents to occupy isolated mountain zones temporarily while you stabilize surrounding lowland sectors.
Delay aggressive peace agreements that require territorial concessions until your defensive lines are fully secured.

Containing insurgents in uninhabited terrain minimizes the reputation penalty caused by hostile zone control and buys time to train your second and third National Soldier units.

Managing Corruption and Countering Hostility

Recruiting multiple National Soldier units and purchasing infrastructure causes rapid corruption buildup. Unchecked corruption directly reduces your reputation each month and undermines stability in secure zones.

Fund Anti-Corruption 1 and 2 immediately after securing your initial military initiatives. Add Public Relations and Media to increase the reputation gained from stabilized zones. If regional concerns emerge for specific needs like schools or sanitation, address them promptly. Unresolved civilian demands elevate local hostility, creating opportunities for insurgent cells to spawn behind your defensive lines.

Eliminating Insurgent Pockets

Do not push into mountainous territory until you have three National Soldier units, combat attachments, and Garrison or airstrike support.

Once your force is prepared, sweep insurgent pockets systematically:

Position units along adjacent zones or map borders to block all retreat paths.
Advance into the contested zone with overlapping support from adjacent units or Garrisons.
Destroy the insurgent camp immediately upon clearing the sector to prevent rebels from respawning.