Helldivers 2's Democracy Space Station Is Finally Online

Today marks a legendary triumph for Super Earth. The Democracy Space Station is now operational, offering humanity a tactical edge in their endless struggle against the Terminids and Automatons. This announcement comes after weeks of players completing major orders to facilitate the construction of the space station - thankfully, their hard work has been adequately rewarded. Helldivers 2 players can now expect some orbital support on the planet above which the space station is floating.

This splendid news is courtesy of a Ministry of Truth-approved message that appeared on social media. According to the broadcast, the space station has already test-fired, obliterating a small moon in an apparent show of force by the military of Super Earth. "The Democracy Space Station has completed its first test fire, successfully destroying a small moon. It is now ready to enter operation. Staffed by over 1.5 million personnel, and costing over a billion super credits a day to operate, the DSS is expected to make an immediate and significant impact to the galactic war," the announcement states.

Immediate Impact

The space station is currently active in-game and is accessible via the galaxy map. In a true display of managed democracy, players can vote on where the Democracy Space Station is positioned, with players currently favouring Mastia, a planet that recently fell to the Automatons.

The Democracy Space Station provides support to ground troops in the form of tactical actions. There are currently three: Planetary Bombardment drops orbital bombardments on enemies throughout the mission and Eagle Storm operates similarly, except with eagle airstrikes rather than orbital ones. The final tactical action is the Orbital Blockade, which provides anti-ship missiles that target enemy spacecraft trying to leave a planet's atmosphere.

These tactical actions are funded by players via samples and republic points. If I know the Helldivers 2 community, they should have no problem getting these supports funded - a good Helldiver uses everything at their disposal in the fight for liberation and democracy.

Helldivers 2 has seen an uptick in players since the implementation of Arrowhead's 60-day plan, an effort by the developer to openly communicate with the community and undo unpopular balance changes, which, in the eyes of the community, was done for the sake of balance at the expense of fun.

Helldivers 2

WHERE TO PLAY

The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.

URGENT BROADCAST – SUPER EARTH ARMED FORCES
Freedom. Peace. Democracy. Your Super Earth-born rights. The key pillars of our civilization. Of our very existence. But the war rages on. And everything is once again under threat.

Join the greatest military force the galaxy has ever seen and make this a safe and free place to live.

BECOME A LEGEND
You will be assembled into squads of up to four Helldivers and assigned strategic missions. Watch each other’s back – friendly fire is an unfortunate certainty of war, but victory without teamwork is impossible.

LOADOUTS
Rain down freedom from above, sneak through enemy territory, or grit your teeth and charge head-first into the jaws of combat. How you deliver liberty is your choice; you’ll have access to a wide array of explosive firepower, life-saving armor and battle-changing stratagems… the jewel in every Helldiver’s arsenal.

REQUISITION
Super Earth recognises your hard work with valuable Requisition. Use it to access different rewards that benefit you, your squad, your destroyer ship and our overall war effort.

THREATS
Everything on every planet wants you dead. That’s what we’re dealing with. Each enemy has distinct and unpredictable characteristics, tactics, and behavior – but they all fight ferociously and without fear or morality.

THE GALACTIC WAR
Capturing enemy planets, defending against invasions, and completing missions will contribute to our overall effort. This war will be won or lost depending on the actions of everyone involved.

We stand together, or we fall apart.