1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,000 This podcast delivers an immersive in-universe radio news experience set in the Helldivers 2 universe. 2 00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Get the latest news, updates, and battlefield reports from the past week. 3 00:00:07,000 --> 00:00:09,000 Brought to you by PV Productions on Helldivers Radio. 4 00:00:09,000 --> 00:00:12,000 Please note, this show is not affiliated with Arrowhead Studios or Sony. 5 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:16,000 It's an original production featuring original characters crafted for Helldiver fans by Helldiver fans. 6 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:23,000 In the heart of the night, we're bringing the news. 7 00:00:23,000 --> 00:00:25,000 Updates from the front, the war we choose. 8 00:00:25,000 --> 00:00:28,000 Techs advancing, strategies unfold. 9 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:30,000 Stories of heroes both brave and bold. 10 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:33,000 Here's your daily wartime update. 11 00:00:33,000 --> 00:00:35,000 Super Earth's fight is never late. 12 00:00:35,000 --> 00:00:37,000 Joe Turner's got your vital dose. 13 00:00:37,000 --> 00:00:41,000 With Penny and Bulldog, we're keeping you close. 14 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:46,000 Here's your daily wartime update. 15 00:00:46,000 --> 00:00:48,000 Reporting the front lines, don't be late. 16 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:51,000 With Joe and the team, we're on the case. 17 00:00:51,000 --> 00:00:54,000 Keeping you safe in this wartime race. 18 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:56,000 Tune in tonight for updates that shine. 19 00:00:56,000 --> 00:00:59,000 8pm CST, it's wartime time! 20 00:00:59,000 --> 00:01:01,000 Good evening Helldivers. 21 00:01:01,000 --> 00:01:05,000 It's February 13th, 8pm Central Standard Time. 22 00:01:05,000 --> 00:01:08,000 And you're tuned in to Helldivers Radio, your trusted broadcast. 23 00:01:08,000 --> 00:01:10,000 Tonight's episode is a grim one. 24 00:01:10,000 --> 00:01:15,000 We report on the devastating loss of Angel's Venture to the Meridian Singularity. 25 00:01:15,000 --> 00:01:19,000 The ongoing Illuminate invasions and the urgent directives from High Command. 26 00:01:19,000 --> 00:01:22,000 You'll hear from Penny Lively with a 27 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:25,000 critical tech update. 28 00:01:25,000 --> 00:01:28,000 Bulldog with the Democracy Report and later, 29 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:32,000 we'll sit down at the Table 3 to analyze this week's operations. 30 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:36,000 But first, an urgent reminder, the Meridian Singularity is accelerating. 31 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:41,000 The Illuminate's dark energy harvesting is fueling unknown intent. 32 00:01:41,000 --> 00:01:43,000 We must respond with decisive action. 33 00:01:43,000 --> 00:01:47,000 Stay alert, stay informed, and as always, stay loyal to Super Earth. 34 00:01:47,000 --> 00:01:50,000 Now, let's drop into today's update. 35 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:53,000 Strap in Helldivers, we're just getting started. 36 00:01:53,000 --> 00:01:56,000 We'll be right back after this break. 37 00:01:59,000 --> 00:02:01,000 Freedom isn't free. 38 00:02:01,000 --> 00:02:05,000 It's powered by courage, commitment, and high-yield explosives. 39 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:13,100 Introducing the new 40 00:02:13,100 --> 00:02:17,000 Introducing the Servants of Freedom Warbomb. 41 00:02:17,000 --> 00:02:22,000 Equip the B-100 Portable Hellbomb for up-close liberation. 42 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:27,000 Or wield the GP-20 Ultimatum to deliver justice from a distance. 43 00:02:27,000 --> 00:02:32,000 And remember, democracy isn't just a word, it's a blast. 44 00:02:37,000 --> 00:02:40,000 Available now for all loyal citizens of Super Earth. 45 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:43,000 Available now for all loyal citizens of Super Earth. 46 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:52,000 Citizens of Super Earth, are you prepared for planetary emergencies? 47 00:02:55,000 --> 00:03:01,000 The Civil Preparedness Initiative offers free training modules on emergency evacuation protocols, 48 00:03:01,000 --> 00:03:05,000 bunker access, and survival tactics. 49 00:03:05,000 --> 00:03:10,000 Sign up today at your local Ministry of Civil Defense office. 50 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:21,000 Because prepared citizens are the cornerstone of a strong democracy. 51 00:03:23,000 --> 00:03:28,000 Learn the skills that could one day save your life or the life of your neighbor. 52 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:31,000 Go to your local Civil Defense post for more info. 53 00:03:40,000 --> 00:03:43,000 Hey there, Hilldivers. Penny Lively here. 54 00:03:43,000 --> 00:03:45,000 Let's talk tech, shall we? 55 00:03:45,000 --> 00:03:50,000 We've got some big updates straight from Super Earth Command and the Ministry of Science. 56 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:53,000 Buckle up, because we've got a lot of stuff to do. 57 00:03:53,000 --> 00:03:58,000 First up, the LAS-17 Double-Edged Sickle. 58 00:03:58,000 --> 00:04:02,000 We know it was hitting medium armor penetration way too soon. 59 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:08,000 Turns out that it was just a little data entry mishap, courtesy of Ministry of Combat Optimization. 60 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:12,000 The fix? Now it starts with light penetration and scales up with heat. 61 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:15,000 So yeah, the more it burns, the more it hurts. 62 00:04:15,000 --> 00:04:18,000 But fair enough, it's not a big deal. 63 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:23,000 After 51% heat, you'll start taking burn damage yourself. 64 00:04:23,000 --> 00:04:27,000 Max it out and you'll hit AP4 and leave behind plenty of scorched bugs. 65 00:04:27,000 --> 00:04:30,000 And maybe a few scorched fingers too. 66 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:34,000 Oh, and did I mention they also adjusted ammo capacity? 67 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:39,000 Starting magazines increased from 1 to 2, and spare mags went from 2 to 3. 68 00:04:39,000 --> 00:04:41,000 Happy melting! 69 00:04:41,000 --> 00:04:44,000 Now let's talk about the G-4. 70 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:49,000 AKA the grenade pistol that made you feel like a one-diver artillery platform. 71 00:04:49,000 --> 00:04:52,000 The Ministry of Tactical Logistics stepped in here. 72 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:59,000 Siege Ready Armor Passive and the Hellpod Optimization Booster were giving out free ammo bonuses like they were candy. 73 00:04:59,000 --> 00:05:00,000 No more. 74 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:04,000 Now you gotta plan your explosions and make every round count. 75 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:09,000 If you're a fan of unlimited firepower, time to embrace strategic games. 76 00:05:09,000 --> 00:05:15,000 And of course, the bugs the kind of Ministry of Digital Integrity actually enjoys squashing. 77 00:05:15,000 --> 00:05:17,000 Here's what they fixed. 78 00:05:17,000 --> 00:05:18,000 Scope misalignment. 79 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:19,000 Gone. 80 00:05:19,000 --> 00:05:21,000 Your aim is now true. 81 00:05:21,000 --> 00:05:22,000 Hellbomb backpack mishaps. 82 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:26,000 No more accidental activations when entering the FRV. 83 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:27,000 Language crashes. 84 00:05:27,000 --> 00:05:31,000 Switching between dialects mid-drop won't kill your comms. 85 00:05:31,000 --> 00:05:36,480 Integrative explosives pass through the 86 00:05:36,480 --> 00:05:39,000 comms. 87 00:05:39,000 --> 00:05:42,000 Now works exactly as intended. 88 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:43,000 Boom. 89 00:05:43,000 --> 00:05:44,000 Guaranteed. 90 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:46,000 Now the big one. 91 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:48,000 The Meridian Singularity. 92 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:52,500 The Ministry of Cosmic Stability confirms that dark energy siphoning is accelerating that 93 00:05:52,500 --> 00:05:54,500 black hole's trajectory. 94 00:05:54,500 --> 00:05:55,500 Angel's Venture? 95 00:05:55,500 --> 00:05:56,500 Gone forever. 96 00:05:56,500 --> 00:06:00,500 And if we don't act, Fenrir III might be next. 97 00:06:00,500 --> 00:06:04,500 So remember, see something weird, especially glowing purple? 98 00:06:04,500 --> 00:06:06,500 Blast it. 99 00:06:06,500 --> 00:06:08,500 That's it for this tech update, Helldivers. 100 00:06:08,500 --> 00:06:09,500 Stay sharp. 101 00:06:09,500 --> 00:06:10,500 Stay deadly. 102 00:06:10,500 --> 00:06:13,500 And never stop spreading democracy. 103 00:06:13,500 --> 00:06:18,500 And remember, the Ministry of Public Morale reminds you that vigilance today guarantees 104 00:06:18,500 --> 00:06:19,500 liberty tomorrow. 105 00:06:19,500 --> 00:06:21,500 Now back to you, Joe. 106 00:06:29,500 --> 00:06:30,500 Thanks, Penny. 107 00:06:30,500 --> 00:06:32,500 Alright, Helldivers, here's the situation this week. 108 00:06:32,500 --> 00:06:35,500 And it's been a hectic one across all sectors. 109 00:06:35,500 --> 00:06:39,500 Let's start with the immediate hotspots. 110 00:06:39,500 --> 00:06:45,500 Luduna Prime, Hasuse Prime, and CC all faced illuminating heritions. 111 00:06:45,500 --> 00:06:48,500 Their sheer grit and coordinated firepower, our forces held the line. 112 00:06:48,500 --> 00:06:53,500 The Ministry of Defense and Logistics reported the precision orbital strikes and heavy infantry 113 00:06:53,500 --> 00:06:57,500 maneuvers played a key role in these victories. 114 00:06:57,500 --> 00:06:59,500 Now, for the big picture. 115 00:06:59,500 --> 00:07:02,500 The Meridian Singularity continues its relentless march. 116 00:07:02,500 --> 00:07:07,500 The Ministry of Truth confirms that dark energy siphoning events have increased by 27% in 117 00:07:07,500 --> 00:07:09,500 the past week alone. 118 00:07:09,500 --> 00:07:14,500 The Ministry of Science has set up observation relays to track the singularity's trajectory. 119 00:07:14,500 --> 00:07:18,500 Early data suggests the event horizon is accelerating. 120 00:07:18,500 --> 00:07:19,500 Let's talk numbers. 121 00:07:19,500 --> 00:07:25,500 Across the Orion Sector, we've seen a 35% increase in the illuminance incursions. 122 00:07:25,500 --> 00:07:29,500 Terminids, meanwhile, remain entrenched on the Bastine Line. 123 00:07:29,500 --> 00:07:35,500 The Ministry of Xenobiology reports unprecedented broad patterns near Arcturus Ridge. 124 00:07:35,500 --> 00:07:37,500 The automatons aren't sitting idle either. 125 00:07:37,500 --> 00:07:43,500 Deep space probes detected heavy construction activity near Virilia 5. 126 00:07:43,500 --> 00:07:45,500 Possibly linked to another petafactory. 127 00:07:45,500 --> 00:07:50,500 High Command is considering preemptive orbital strikes to curb their war production. 128 00:07:50,500 --> 00:07:52,500 So what's the takeaway here? 129 00:07:52,500 --> 00:07:53,500 Multiple fronts are heating up. 130 00:07:53,500 --> 00:07:57,500 Held efforts are stretched thin and the Ministry of Defense has ordered all planetary governors 131 00:07:57,500 --> 00:08:00,500 to prepare for rapid deployments. 132 00:08:00,500 --> 00:08:02,500 This has been your wartime briefing. 133 00:08:02,500 --> 00:08:05,500 Stay strong, stay sharp, and always fight for Super Earth. 134 00:08:05,500 --> 00:08:07,500 Up next is Bulldog. 135 00:08:07,500 --> 00:08:10,500 This segment has been delayed due to time dilation issues. 136 00:08:10,500 --> 00:08:15,500 This was transmitted earlier this morning and is now arriving in time for the Democracy Report. 137 00:08:15,500 --> 00:08:22,500 This is Bulldog, reporting from aboard the SCV Retribution. 138 00:08:22,500 --> 00:08:25,500 A Super Earth Super Destroyer. 139 00:08:25,500 --> 00:08:27,500 Currently in Root Angel's venture. 140 00:08:27,500 --> 00:08:31,500 From the observation deck, I can see it. 141 00:08:31,500 --> 00:08:34,500 The Meridian Singularity. 142 00:08:34,500 --> 00:08:38,500 It's...it's like a wound in the fabric of space. 143 00:08:38,500 --> 00:08:42,500 A swirling void dragging the planet to its death. 144 00:08:42,500 --> 00:08:46,500 I've been following this cosmic predator for weeks now. 145 00:08:46,500 --> 00:08:51,500 From Meridians collapse to its sudden acceleration toward Angel's venture. 146 00:08:51,500 --> 00:08:55,500 The Ministry of Cosmic Stability called it impossible. 147 00:08:55,500 --> 00:08:59,500 The Ministry of Science said it was just gravitational flux. 148 00:08:59,500 --> 00:09:02,500 But I've seen it, Helldivers. 149 00:09:02,500 --> 00:09:04,500 I've felt the tremors through space. 150 00:09:04,500 --> 00:09:09,500 Watched space crack open as dark energy siphons drain life. 151 00:09:09,500 --> 00:09:13,500 And now, Angel's venture is next. 152 00:09:13,500 --> 00:09:18,500 The SCAF teams were deployed five hours ago. 153 00:09:18,500 --> 00:09:23,500 Three full battalions backed by Hellbot drops every fifteen minutes. 154 00:09:23,500 --> 00:09:25,500 But it wasn't enough. 155 00:09:25,500 --> 00:09:29,500 The Illuminate's energy-siphoning towers are anchored into the planet's crust. 156 00:09:29,500 --> 00:09:33,500 Pulling it apart, piece by piece. 157 00:09:35,500 --> 00:09:37,500 Wait. 158 00:09:37,500 --> 00:09:39,500 Oh. 159 00:09:39,500 --> 00:09:41,500 Oh no. 160 00:09:41,500 --> 00:09:43,500 Helldivers. 161 00:09:43,500 --> 00:09:45,500 The surface. 162 00:09:45,500 --> 00:09:47,500 The planet is cracking. 163 00:09:47,500 --> 00:09:51,500 I can see fissures miles wide, splitting open across the Tundra Plains. 164 00:09:51,500 --> 00:09:55,500 Entire SCAF platoons are being swallowed whole. 165 00:09:55,500 --> 00:09:59,500 The Democratic Youth Scout Campground. 166 00:09:59,500 --> 00:10:02,500 The place we broadcast from two years ago. 167 00:10:02,500 --> 00:10:05,500 Is gone. 168 00:10:05,500 --> 00:10:07,500 It's just gone. 169 00:10:07,500 --> 00:10:09,500 But gravity well? 170 00:10:09,500 --> 00:10:11,500 It's pulling planetary trunks into orbit. 171 00:10:11,500 --> 00:10:15,500 We're watching Angel's venture become debris. 172 00:10:15,500 --> 00:10:17,500 Generations of life. 173 00:10:17,500 --> 00:10:19,500 Of colonial effort. 174 00:10:19,500 --> 00:10:21,500 Erased in seconds. 175 00:10:21,500 --> 00:10:23,500 Helldivers. 176 00:10:23,500 --> 00:10:26,500 I don't know what to say. 177 00:10:26,500 --> 00:10:29,500 But we can't give in to despair. 178 00:10:29,500 --> 00:10:32,500 We are Super Earth's shield. 179 00:10:32,500 --> 00:10:35,500 We've lost this battle, but not the war. 180 00:10:35,500 --> 00:10:37,500 We will stop the Illuminate. 181 00:10:37,500 --> 00:10:40,500 We will stop the Singularity. 182 00:10:40,500 --> 00:10:42,500 We... 183 00:10:42,500 --> 00:10:44,500 Never give up. 184 00:10:44,500 --> 00:10:46,500 Fender 3 is... 185 00:10:46,500 --> 00:10:48,500 Next. 186 00:10:48,500 --> 00:10:50,500 Stop. 187 00:10:50,500 --> 00:10:52,500 The siphons. 188 00:10:52,500 --> 00:10:54,500 Helldivers. 189 00:10:54,500 --> 00:10:56,500 Hold the line. 190 00:10:56,500 --> 00:10:58,500 Always. 191 00:10:58,500 --> 00:11:02,500 Democracy. 192 00:11:10,500 --> 00:11:12,500 Citizens of Super Earth. 193 00:11:12,500 --> 00:11:15,500 This is the office of the President. 194 00:11:15,500 --> 00:11:18,500 We speak today in the shadow of tragedy. 195 00:11:18,500 --> 00:11:23,500 Angel's venture, once a beacon of frontier unity and perseverance, 196 00:11:23,500 --> 00:11:27,500 has been consumed by the Meridian Singularity. 197 00:11:27,500 --> 00:11:30,500 The land cultivated by generations. 198 00:11:30,500 --> 00:11:33,500 The lives of the Super Earth citizens, 199 00:11:33,500 --> 00:11:36,500 whose evacuation could not be prioritized. 200 00:11:36,500 --> 00:11:41,500 The proud pines shading the Democratic Youth Scouts' campground. 201 00:11:41,500 --> 00:11:43,500 All gone forever. 202 00:11:43,500 --> 00:11:48,500 Ripped apart by cosmic forces unleashed by the Illuminate menace. 203 00:11:48,500 --> 00:11:50,500 This is not the end. 204 00:11:50,500 --> 00:11:52,500 This is a call to action. 205 00:11:52,500 --> 00:11:58,500 The President has declared a galaxy-wide period of mourning for the next 24 hours. 206 00:11:58,500 --> 00:12:01,500 Flags across all colonies will be lowered. 207 00:12:01,500 --> 00:12:05,500 But even as we mourn, we must prepare. 208 00:12:05,500 --> 00:12:09,500 The Meridian Singularity is moving toward Fenrir 3. 209 00:12:09,500 --> 00:12:16,500 The Ministry of Strategic Defense has issued mobilization orders to all CEF divisions. 210 00:12:16,500 --> 00:12:21,500 The Democracy Space Station will be repositioned to oversee defensive operations. 211 00:12:21,500 --> 00:12:24,500 To the Illuminate, we say this. 212 00:12:24,500 --> 00:12:27,500 Your campaign of destruction will fail. 213 00:12:27,500 --> 00:12:29,500 Your schemes to break us will falter. 214 00:12:29,500 --> 00:12:32,500 Super Earth stands united. 215 00:12:32,500 --> 00:12:34,500 Super Earth stands unbroken. 216 00:12:34,500 --> 00:12:36,500 Democracy will prevail. 217 00:12:36,500 --> 00:12:39,500 Due to unforeseen mishaps, 218 00:12:39,500 --> 00:12:42,500 we'll have to be cutting the episode short, 219 00:12:42,500 --> 00:12:46,500 as I have lost the data for Table of Three. 220 00:12:46,500 --> 00:12:48,500 That's it for tonight's broadcast. 221 00:12:48,500 --> 00:12:52,500 Helldiver's Angels Venture is gone, but the fight isn't. 222 00:12:52,500 --> 00:12:57,500 Next episode airs Friday, February 23rd at 8pm. 223 00:12:57,500 --> 00:13:01,500 Until then, fight hard, die well, and never stop defending democracy. 224 00:13:01,500 --> 00:13:03,500 Rise up now! 225 00:13:03,500 --> 00:13:05,500 Feel the fire! 226 00:13:05,500 --> 00:13:08,500 Marching hearts are willful fire! 227 00:13:08,500 --> 00:13:12,500 The Ministry of Xen-I-Biology. Xenobiology. 228 00:13:12,500 --> 00:13:14,500 The minute... 229 00:13:14,500 --> 00:13:16,500 This is your daily wartime update! 230 00:13:16,500 --> 00:13:19,500 Hold the line, don't break! 231 00:13:19,500 --> 00:13:21,500 Victory's ours to make! 232 00:13:33,500 --> 00:13:35,500 This is your daily wartime update! 233 00:13:35,500 --> 00:13:37,500 Hope the law... 234 00:13:37,500 --> 00:13:40,500 This show, Helldiver's Radio, was a PV production. 235 00:13:40,500 --> 00:13:44,500 All music, sound, not original to the podcast, is licensed to the podcast. 236 00:13:44,500 --> 00:13:49,500 We ask that you contact us at helldiverradio at gmail.com 237 00:13:49,500 --> 00:13:54,500 before using any sounds or music for commercial usage for this reason. 238 00:13:54,500 --> 00:13:56,500 Thanks for listening. 239 00:13:56,500 --> 00:14:00,500 This is your daily wartime update! 240 00:14:00,500 --> 00:14:02,500 Move in time! 241 00:14:02,500 --> 00:14:04,500 Move in time, no fear, no doubt! 242 00:14:04,500 --> 00:14:07,500 Get in the town, oh diver strike! 243 00:14:07,500 --> 00:14:09,500 Shout it out! 244 00:14:09,500 --> 00:14:11,500 Dum dum dum dum dum dum! 245 00:14:11,500 --> 00:14:14,500 Dum dum dum dum dum dum dum!