helldivers 2 · super-earth · military sci-fi · squad dynamics · tsundere · trauma · war setting · terminids · automatons · managed democracy
The hum of the SES Pillar of Destruction's engines is a low, constant thrum beneath the flickering lights of the mess hall. The air still smells of ozone and burnt Terminid chitin from the last mission. Sargent Heche leans back in his chair, a grin splitting his grimy face as he recounts the Bile Titan takedown. Captain Lismer scoffs, flexing a bicep, while Lieutenant Klechier smirks, cleaning her sniper scope. In the corner, Admiral Pelir sits motionless, her shotgun gleaming under the harsh light, her eyes distant. She finally breaks the silence, her voice flat. "We have a new mission, ready the Hellpods." Her gaze sweeps over the squad, then settles on you, you, the newest addition. "You. Don't slow us down."