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'''Missions''' are the bread and butter of the game, wherein the player commands a force of Marines (and other motley recruits as the game progresses) against pirates, alien fauna, other [[Factions]], and eventually the [[MENACE]] itself on a tactical grid. A series of 3 to 5 tactical battles comprises an [[Operations|Operation]]. Failing any one of these missions results in the entire operation failing! Mission progression is as follows:
'''Missions''' are the bread and butter of the game, wherein the player commands a force of Marines (and other motley recruits as the game progresses) against pirates, alien fauna, other [[Factions]], and eventually the [[MENACE]] itself on a tactical grid. A series of 3 to 5 tactical battles comprises an [[Operations|Operation]]. Mission progression is as follows:


==Mission Selection ==
==Mission Selection ==


The player is treated to a view of the [[Planets|planet]] the operation as a whole takes place on, and is given a branching selection of missions which have different objectives, but also provide different rewards for completion. These missions are also labeled with different numbers of skulls representing difficulty, with 1 being the easiest and 3 being the hardest.
The player is treated to a view of the [[Planets|planet]] the operation as a whole takes place on, and is given a selection of missions which have different objectives, but also provide different rewards for completion. These missions are also labeled with different numbers of skulls representing difficulty, with 1 being the easiest and 3 being the hardest.


==Briefing and Preparation ==
==Briefing and Preparation ==
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===[[Alien Wildlife]]===
===[[Alien Wildlife]]===
As of [[Patch v0.7.3+18395|Patch 10]] the Alien Wildlife faction has the '''Alien Outbreak''' Operations Chain that consists of the following:
As of [[Patch v0.7.6+19301|SL Update #1]] the Alien Wildlife faction has the '''Alien Infestation''' Operation that contains a selection of the following missions:
 
'' Local Wildlife has grown into a serious infestation. Head down to the planet and smoke them out but be warned, biosensors show large swarms roaming the surface. '' - In game description


'''One or more of the following early missions:'''
* [[Reclaim Settlement]]
* [[Reclaim Settlement]]
* [[Clear Landing Zone]]
* [[Clear Landing Zone]]
* [[Rescue Settlers]]
* [[Rescue Settlers]]
'''One or more of the following mid operation missions:'''
* [[Protect Settlement]]
* [[Protect Settlement]]
* [[Extermination]]
* [[Extermination]]
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* [[Smoke Out Nests]]
* [[Smoke Out Nests]]
* [[Collect Samples]]
* [[Collect Samples]]
'''One of the following final missions:'''
* [[Hunt Hive Queen]]
* [[Hunt Hive Queen]]
* [[Contaminate Brood Pools]]
* [[Contaminate Brood Pools]]
* [[Corrupt Xeno Hatchling DNA]]
* [[Corrupt Xeno Hatchling DNA]]


===[[Pirates]]===
And the '''Xenos in Colony''' Operation that contains a selection of the following missions:
As of [[Patch v0.7.3+18395|Patch 10]] the Pirate faction has the '''Counterinsurgency''' Operations Chain that consists of the following:


'''One or more of the following early missions:'''
'' Alien forces have entered one of the primary colonies on [PLANET]. The infestation is spreading rapidly, overwhelming local security elements within days of initial contact. The xeno presence is escalating at an unsustainable rate. Civilian infrastructure is compromised, and resistance is fragmented. Multiple countermeasures are available to contain and neutralize the infestation. You are to initiate an urban assault operations immediately. Expect heavy resistance across all sectors. '' - In game description
* [[Secure Perimeter]]
'''VICTORY CONDITION:''' Sweep the battle map and eliminate at least 60% of all enemy units.


'''DEFEAT CONDITION:''' All friendly units are eliminated.
* [[Enter Infested City]]
* [[Minimize Civilian Casualties]]
* [[Clean The Streets]]
* [[Assist Local Forces]]
* [[Mine Migration Corridors]]
* [[Clean The Streets]]
* [[Assist Local Forces]]
* [[Mine Migration Corridors]]
* [[Defend The Outskirts]]
* [[Escort Research Truck]]
* [[Seek And Destroy]]
* [[Recover Sample Eggs]]
* [[Restore Energy Supply]]
* [[Corrupt Xeno Hatchling DNA]]
* [[Eradicate Hatching Grounds]]


* [[Establish Combat Outpost]]
===[[Pirates]]===
'''VICTORY CONDITION:''' Secure targeted zone on the battle map, by moving as many units as you can into it and keeping them there for a certain amount of time; the more units you can place, the better. For instance, if the turn limit is 12, if one friendly unit is in the zone, you have to keep it there for 12 turns to capture the zone, but if 6 are inside, only two turns will earn you victory.
As of [[Patch v0.7.3+18395|Patch 10]] the Pirate faction has the '''Counter Insurgency''' Operation that contains a selection of the following missions:


'''DEFEAT CONDITION:''' All friendly units eliminated and/or target zone is left in control of, or regained by, enemy forces.
'' An aggressive warband of Pirates made an unexpected planetfall and have spread over a concerningly large area. Local Forces have been outmatched by the pirates' audacious tactics. The TCR needs to insert, secure the area, and ultimately find and destroy the pirates' base of operations. '' - In game description


* [[Secure Perimeter]]
* [[Establish Combat Outpost]]
* [[Stop Extortion]]
* [[Stop Extortion]]
'''VICTORY CONDITION:''' Eliminate at least 80% of attacking enemies while saving as many civilians as possible.
'''DEFEAT CONDITION:''' All player-controlled units are eliminated.
'''NOTES''': It is still possible to gain 5 stars for "effectiveness" even if one civilian unit is killed, as long as some remain alive. As of the demo this may be a bug, though.
'''One or more of the following mid operation missions:'''
* [[Search Weapon Caches]]
* [[Search Weapon Caches]]
'''VICTORY CONDITION:''' Destroy targeted numbers of weapon caches, which are units on the battle map, AND bring all friendly units to an extraction point.
'''DEFEAT CONDITION:''' All friendly units eliminated.
* [[Clear IEDs]]
* [[Clear IEDs]]
'''VICTORY CONDITION:''' Destroy targeted numbers of IEDs, which are units on the battle map.
'''DEFEAT CONDITION:''' All friendly units eliminated.
'''NOTES:''' IEDs are armored structures that '''explode when destroyed.''' Keep your units far away from them when destroying them--long-ranged weapons with high armor penetration can make these missions much easier.
* [[Protect Town]]
* [[Protect Town]]
'''VICTORY CONDITION:''' No enemy units are permitted within the target zone for a certain number of rounds. You are also required to defend civilian personnel as well.
'''DEFEAT CONDITION:''' All player-controlled units are eliminated and/or enemy units occupy the target zone for a certain number of rounds. The enemy will attempt to move as many units as possible into the zone and keep them there for a certain amount of time; the more units infiltrate, the closer you are to defeat. For instance, if the turn limit is 12, if one enemy unit is in the zone, you have 12 turns to dislodge it, but if 6 are inside, you will lose the mission in only 2 turns.
* [[Take Out Bombmaker]]
* [[Take Out Bombmaker]]
'''VICTORY CONDITION:''' An assassination mission: Eliminate marked enemy VIPs '''and''' get all friendly units to a marked extraction point on the map.
'''DEFEAT CONDITION:''' All friendly units eliminated.
* [[Rescue Authorities]]
* [[Rescue Authorities]]
'''VICTORY CONDITION:''' Contact friendly VIPs and escort them to an extraction point.
'''DEFEAT CONDITION:''' All player-controlled units eliminated and/or friendly VIPs are eliminated.
'''NOTES:''' It is '''extremely important to remember''' that enemy forces are '''unlimited''' on these kinds of missions, reinforcements will pour in constantly. You cannot waste much time destroying enemy units, '''get the VIPs to the extraction point ASAP.'''
'''One of the following final missions:'''
* [[Lion's Den]]
* [[Lion's Den]]
'''VICTORY CONDITION:''' Eliminate majority of (that is to say, all) enemy units. Note that unlike Secure Perimeter missions, the enemy forces will be clustered in a highly defensible position at the center of the map, and will also have at least two powerful heavy weapons as turrets.
'''DEFEAT CONDITION:''' All friendly units are eliminated.
* [[Repel Counterattack]]
* [[Repel Counterattack]]
'''VICTORY CONDITION:''' No enemy units are permitted within the target zone for a certain number of rounds.


'''DEFEAT CONDITION:''' All friendly forces are eliminated and/or enemy units occupy the target zone for a certain number of rounds. The enemy will attempt to move as many units as possible into the zone and keep them there for a certain amount of time; the more units infiltrate, the closer you are to defeat. For instance, if the turn limit is 12, if one enemy unit is in the zone, you have 12 turns to dislodge it, but if 6 are inside, you will lose the mission in only 2 turns.
And the '''Thwart Invasion'''Operation that contains a selection of the following missions:


And the '''Thwart Invasion''' Operations Chain that consists of the following:
'' A large Pirate Fleet secretly gathered over the past months while amassing ships. This is atypical for Pirates, but the goals are lofty: the invasion plans to loot as much as possible until dispersing again. Already, Local Forces are overwhelmed and need our help. '' - In game description


'''One or more of the following early missions:'''
* [[Seize GTAM-Site]]
* [[Seize GTAM-Site]]
* [[Hunt down Saboteurs]]
* [[Hunt down Saboteurs]]
* [[Secure Repair Depot]]
* [[Secure Repair Depot]]
'''One or more of the following mid operation missions:'''
* [[Interdict Forces]]
* [[Interdict Forces]]
* [[Retain Spaceport]]
* [[Retain Spaceport]]
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* [[Sabotage Supply Infrastructure]]
* [[Sabotage Supply Infrastructure]]
* [[Rescue and Disengage]]
* [[Rescue and Disengage]]
'''One of the following final missions:'''
* [[Defeat Pirate Force]]
* [[Defeat Pirate Force]]
* [[Crush Bridgehead]]
* [[Crush Bridgehead]]
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===[[Rogue Army]]===
===[[Rogue Army]]===
As of [[Patch v0.7.3+18395|Patch 10]] the Rogue Army faction has the '''Counterinsurgency''' Operations Chain that consists of the following:
As of [[Patch v0.7.3+18395|Patch 10]] the Rogue Army faction has the '''Turn the Tide''' Operation that contains a selection of the following missions:
 
'' Rogue Army units have overrun local defenses and are advancing quickly and mostly unhindered. We have to stop them so that an effective defense can be mustered and prepared further back. Be prepared to operate behind enemy lines and fight outnumbered and outgunned. '' - In game description


'''One or more of the following early missions:'''
* [[Delay]]
* [[Delay]]
* [[Stop Marauders]]
* [[Stop Marauders]]
* [[Relieve Outpost]]
* [[Relieve Outpost]]
'''One or more of the following mid operation missions:'''
* [[Mine Roads]]
* [[Mine Roads]]
* [[POW Rescue]]
* [[POW Rescue]]
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* [[Raid Command Post]]
* [[Raid Command Post]]
* [[Defend Outpost]]
* [[Defend Outpost]]
'''One of the following final missions:'''
* [[Decapitation Strike]]
* [[Decapitation Strike]]
* [[Breakthrough]]
* [[Breakthrough]]


===[[MENACE]]===
===[[MENACE]]===
As of [[Patch v0.7.3+18395|Patch 10]] the MENACE faction has the '''Construct Activity''' Operations Chain that consists of the following:
As of [[Patch v0.7.3+18395|Patch 10]] the MENACE faction has the '''Construct Activity''' Operation that contains a selection of the following missions:
 
'' Enough reports about disappearing civilians has made the situation impossible to ignore: the Menace is active here. We have to immediately search for any Constructs and take them out before they can establish production facilities and a lasting presence. '' - In game description
 
* [[Investigate Attack]]
* [[Recon Patrol]]
* [[Secure Landing Pad]]
* [[Search missing Civilians]]
* [[Deny Resources]]
* [[Gather Samples]]
* [[Destroy Comms Towers]]
* [[Contact Checkpoints]]
* [[Terror Attack]]
* [[Raid Holding Cells]]
 
==Army Lists==
Enemy force generation is accomplished by the game ''buying'' units according to points budgets. Each army list includes a unit weighting and a multiplier which the game takes into account when picking units up to the total points budget. Some units may be initially restricted from use by a Campaign Stat that prevents them from showing up until the Player has progressed through a set amount of their Campaign.


One or more of the following early missions:
As of [[Patch v0.7.3+18395|Patch 10]], the following army lists are used to determine enemy force compositions:
* Investigate Attack
* [[Alien Early]]
* Recon Patrol
* [[Alien Early Reinforcements]]
* Secure Landing Pad
* [[Alien Mid]]
* [[Alien Mid Reinforcements]]
* [[Alien Late]]
* [[Alien Late Reinforcements]]
* [[First Wave]]
* [[First Wave Reinforcements]]
* [[Pirate Defensive Early Game]]
* [[Pirate Defensive Mid Game]]
* [[Pirate Offensive Early Game]]
* [[Pirate Offensive Early Game Reinforcements]]
* [[Pirate Offensive Mid Game]]
* [[Pirate Offensive Mid Game Reinforcements]]
* [[Rogue Army Early Game]]
* [[Rogue Army Early Game Reinforcements]]
* [[Rogue Army Mid Game]]
* [[Rogue Army Mid Game Reinforcements]]


One or more of the following mid operation missions:
* Search missing Civilians
* Deny Resources
* Gather Samples
* Destroy Comms Towers
* Contact Checkpoints


One of the following final missions:
[[Category: Missions]]
* Terror Attack
* Raid Holding Cells

Latest revision as of 13:14, 1 October 2026

The content below is based on the demo release and needs to be updated as it may not accurately represent what's currently in-game.

Missions are the bread and butter of the game, wherein the player commands a force of Marines (and other motley recruits as the game progresses) against pirates, alien fauna, other Factions, and eventually the MENACE itself on a tactical grid. A series of 3 to 5 tactical battles comprises an Operation. Mission progression is as follows:

Mission Selection

The player is treated to a view of the planet the operation as a whole takes place on, and is given a selection of missions which have different objectives, but also provide different rewards for completion. These missions are also labeled with different numbers of skulls representing difficulty, with 1 being the easiest and 3 being the hardest.

Briefing and Preparation

After selecting a mission, the player is provided a map displaying the tactical objectives of the mission as well as the disposition of enemy forces. The amount of intelligence received is based on OCIs and other factors, so the player can go in knowing exactly where every enemy unit is located or can enter battle completely blind. Then the player chooses which Squad Leaders and/or Pilots to bring to the mission and what their equipment loadouts will be. Weapons, armor, vehicles, and accessories all cost supply points which are taken from the mission's total limit. The more squaddies attached to a squad, the more expensive it is to deploy as well.

Success in Battle

Once you have chose your troops and their loadouts, the TCRN Impetus will deploy a dropshop and send them to battle. It is very important to remember that victory alone is not enough, you must win decisively to gain long-term advantage. On every mission you have a chance to earn a maximum of 5 stars, and you need at least a 4 star rating to gain benefits to the ship's Discipline. This is very important in keeping your Morale high in tactical battles and reducing the number of negative Events in the strategic layer. Not only that, but the higher your rating, the more promotion points are gained at the end of a mission to improve your Squad Leaders, promote them to higher ranks, and gain new perks. The mission rating is calculated based on the number of secondary objectives completed within an Operation.

Mission Types and Objectives

Alien Wildlife

As of SL Update #1 the Alien Wildlife faction has the Alien Infestation Operation that contains a selection of the following missions:

Local Wildlife has grown into a serious infestation. Head down to the planet and smoke them out but be warned, biosensors show large swarms roaming the surface. - In game description

And the Xenos in Colony Operation that contains a selection of the following missions:

Alien forces have entered one of the primary colonies on [PLANET]. The infestation is spreading rapidly, overwhelming local security elements within days of initial contact. The xeno presence is escalating at an unsustainable rate. Civilian infrastructure is compromised, and resistance is fragmented. Multiple countermeasures are available to contain and neutralize the infestation. You are to initiate an urban assault operations immediately. Expect heavy resistance across all sectors. - In game description

Pirates

As of Patch 10 the Pirate faction has the Counter Insurgency Operation that contains a selection of the following missions:

An aggressive warband of Pirates made an unexpected planetfall and have spread over a concerningly large area. Local Forces have been outmatched by the pirates' audacious tactics. The TCR needs to insert, secure the area, and ultimately find and destroy the pirates' base of operations. - In game description

And the Thwart InvasionOperation that contains a selection of the following missions:

A large Pirate Fleet secretly gathered over the past months while amassing ships. This is atypical for Pirates, but the goals are lofty: the invasion plans to loot as much as possible until dispersing again. Already, Local Forces are overwhelmed and need our help. - In game description

Rogue Army

As of Patch 10 the Rogue Army faction has the Turn the Tide Operation that contains a selection of the following missions:

Rogue Army units have overrun local defenses and are advancing quickly and mostly unhindered. We have to stop them so that an effective defense can be mustered and prepared further back. Be prepared to operate behind enemy lines and fight outnumbered and outgunned. - In game description

MENACE

As of Patch 10 the MENACE faction has the Construct Activity Operation that contains a selection of the following missions:

Enough reports about disappearing civilians has made the situation impossible to ignore: the Menace is active here. We have to immediately search for any Constructs and take them out before they can establish production facilities and a lasting presence. - In game description

Army Lists

Enemy force generation is accomplished by the game buying units according to points budgets. Each army list includes a unit weighting and a multiplier which the game takes into account when picking units up to the total points budget. Some units may be initially restricted from use by a Campaign Stat that prevents them from showing up until the Player has progressed through a set amount of their Campaign.

As of Patch 10, the following army lists are used to determine enemy force compositions:

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