Starship Troopers: Terran Command - danamite
Greetings, Troopers,

In this update, we’ll provide a quick overview of the new turrets available in the upcoming Urban Onslaught DLC, along with a new resource type for acquiring these new units. Also, Closed Beta signups for the Urban Onslaught DLC are still open, if you are interested in giving feedback on the upcoming DLC you can still sign up!

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The Federation has provided access to a new line of advanced defensive turrets due to the increased Arachnid threat facing the great city of Mahanagar. Because each turret type has its own strengths and weaknesses, it is crucial to find the right mix and position them correctly to repel the Bug attack waves.

Autocannon & Mortar Turrets
The Autocannon Turret is designed for engaging medium-armored and airborne enemies. It has good armor and high hitpoints, providing an excellent frontline barrier. But keep in mind that while this turret can fire over infantry units and most other turrets, it cannot fire over elevations or tall obstacles. Also, its efficiency decreases when engaging numerous targets due to the cannons overheating fairly quickly.
The Mortar Turret is designed to complement the Autocannon Turret, as it excels against masses of unarmored enemies with its large area of effect. It has indirect fire, allowing it to lob projectiles over both units and terrain elevations. However, the Mortar Turret projectiles are slow-moving, and the turret has a significant minimum range, making it ineffective against fast-moving targets and more vulnerable to direct attacks.
Together, these two turret types provide a balanced defense against a wide range of lower tier Bug types.



Heavy Gun Turret & Sentry Turret
The Heavy Gun Turret has a large cannon that fires projectiles capable of piercing even the most heavily armored Arachnids. The turret's drawbacks include a fairly slow reload time and slow rotation speed, which hinders its effectiveness against large numbers of enemies and fast moving targets.
The new Riot Shield Squad unit has the ability to launch a container that deploys a “Sentry Turret”. These small turrets operate autonomously and cannot be controlled directly by the player. They provide temporary, automated fire support, but expire after a short duration, making them ideal for creating brief strategic advantages during intense combat situations.



Ballistic Missile Turret
Optimized for long-range engagements, the Ballistic Missile Turret boasts an impressive range and fires armor-piercing missiles. These missiles feature a built-in homing system that increases the likelihood of hitting moving targets. The turret is designed specifically for taking out hard-to-reach priority targets, as its very slow reload time makes it virtually useless in direct confrontations.



New Resource: Materiel
To acquire these advanced defensive units, a new resource type has been introduced. This resource, called Materiel, is used for buying mechanical units and turrets. It regenerates slowly after losing units that require this resource, meaning frequent losses could cause significant delays in restocking and redeployment.



The Closed Beta for our Urban Onslaught DLC is still running. If you're eager to experience the new content first-hand and help shape its development, this is your chance! Sign up for the closed beta here.

That’s all for this update. We are certain that these new turrets will make you feel safer while defending your neighborhood. Lets just hope there is no Brain Bug present...

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May 21, 2024
Starship Troopers: Terran Command - daniela.s
2.10.7 - aa64e3f86e - Release

Many technical changes were made in preparation for the upcoming Urban Onslaught DLC, below is a list of the most relevant changes for this update:

Campaign
• Fleet Liaison now has a default attack that calls in a TAC Strafe, ideal for taking out Scorpions from a safe distance.
• Delivery platform button now highlights when you can unlock a new units
• Added new dropship animations and a new drop pod for dropping marauders and other vehicles
• Turrets now animate to pitch up/down
• E-Pulse Troopers are now stronger against armored units
• Fixed tab/shift tab keys to toggle through selected units
• Fixed bug where bullets would not correctly collide with targets in certain cases

Editor
• Editor level/edge/variation system reworked for easier selection and manipulation


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Starship Troopers: Terran Command - daniela.s
Troopers, listen up!
In this “explosive” update we’ll be showcasing the A12 Pegasus Gunship and a new Arachnid called the Burster. Closed Beta signups for the Urban Onslaught DLC are still open, if you are interested in giving feedback on the upcoming DLC you can still sign up!

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A-12 Pegasus Gunship
The A-12 Pegasus Gunship is a formidable addition to our aerial arsenal, the first air unit that players can control directly. It's capable of flying over any terrain or obstacle, giving it unmatched mobility. It only has to pay attention to Arachnid types capable of firing at air units — for example the Hornets, Scorpion, and Ravager. The A-12 Pegasus is equipped with a powerful minigun to provide fire support against ground targets, while its rocket pods allow it to take down larger, armored foes.



Exploding Bugs - The Burster
The Burster is a new Arachnid unit capable of firing a volatile substance that explodes after a short time delay. Its area of effect (AoE) blast is devastating against infantry and armor. Additionally, it has an unfortunate trait of exploding upon death, causing damage to both allies and enemies nearby. Destroying one at an opportune time can turn the tide of battle.



New purchase menu
To accommodate all the new units, we are experimenting with a redesign of the radio station’s purchase menu. The new tab-based layout simplifies navigation through various options while ensuring they remain easily accessible. Each tab corresponds to a battle tier and its associated delivery platforms, making it easier to find units.



More explosions and ragdolls
The latest DLC introduces new air units and vehicles, enhanced with ragdoll physics for more dramatic deaths. Air units plummet to the ground and vehicles are ripped apart by internal explosions —because who doesn't appreciate a good spectacle?



Closed Beta signups for the Urban Onslaught DLC are still open. If you're eager to experience the new content first hand and help shape its development, this is your chance! Sign up for the closed beta here.

That’s all for this update. We can't wait to see how you use these new features in your strategies. See you on the battlefield!

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Starship Troopers: Terran Command - daniela.s
Greetings, troopers,
Welcome back to our development update! If you haven't heard yet, Closed Beta signups are now open! And that's not all; we're thrilled to unveil some new units and improvements to our editor tools. Let's take a closer look at what's new.

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Ravager

Our Federal Intelligence has unearthed a menacing evolution of the Scorpion Bug, now known as the Ravager. This formidable foe is larger and more lethal than its predecessor, capable of launching explosive projectiles that inflict significant area damage. Armored units should exercise extreme caution; when critically damaged, the Ravager sheds its tail and shifts to a melee combat mode, wielding its massive pincers that can easily penetrate armor.



Rocket defense: M23 Cloudburster

To counter the new Arachnid threats, Federation research has developed the M23 Cloudburster. This versatile machine is armed with a missile launcher system and features two operational modes to maximize combat efficiency: stationary for defensive tactics and mobile for dynamic strikes. It is specifically designed to tackle swarms and execute precise long-range attacks against formidable adversaries like the Ravager and the monstrous new Tanker mutation (featured in a future post).



Fleet Liaison update

We've upgraded the default attack capabilities of the fleet liaison unit. They now call in precision air strikes on designated targets, significantly extending their engagement range and enhancing their role in providing crucial air support. They are now a very effective counter against Scorpions.



Streamlined editing tools

All the scenarios in the game are crafted using our custom in-game editor (which is fully integrated and accessible within the game itself!). For this DLC, we're embracing a new level of verticality, incorporating a broad array of assets to construct towering buildings and skyscrapers. We have made improvements to the editor’s selection tools, making it more intuitive to select, modify, and fine-tune elevations and prop variations.



As of this week, we've opened sign-ups for Closed Beta testing of the Urban Onslaught DLC. This is your chance to experience the new content firsthand and influence its development.
Sign up for the closed beta here.

Do your part and remember to wishlist the DLC now! Keep an eye out for further updates!

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Starship Troopers: Terran Command - daniela.s
Calling all troopers! Closed Beta Testers Wanted.

Prepare for battle as we gear up for Closed Beta testing of the Urban Onslaught DLC in the upcoming weeks. This is your chance to influence the future of Starship Troopers: Terran Command and help us test the quality and stability of new units, maps, and features.

If you're ready to join the ranks, sign up now using the link below.

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Starship Troopers: Terran Command - MHGameWork
Attention, troopers, listen up!

Our team is hard at work crafting new missions, props, and units for the upcoming Urban Onslaught DLC. The initial missions are nearing a stage where we can start closed alpha testing. As we continue our efforts, we'd like to offer you a sneak peek at the new environments featured in the DLC, along with some visual improvements we are implementing.

New environments

The upcoming “Urban Onslaught” DLC will introduce a range of exciting new environments. Set in a metropolis overrun by Arachnids, players can expect to explore various locations within the urban landscape. You will fight your way through towering skyscrapers, rooftops, construction sites, sewers, shopping streets, underground parking garages and more. Get set to defend the city and protect its civilians from the advancing Arachnid threat!



Dropship visual refinements

Refinements have been made to the visual presentation of dropships. Each dropship now has improved landing and take off animations with a more natural flight path. Furthermore, a new drop pod has been added to facilitate the deployment of larger units like the M11 Marauder or the upcoming Hover Autocannon unit. Larger squads, such as the Mobile Infantry, continue to be transported by the classic DR4-Viking, while smaller squads utilize the efficient DR8-Skyhook for deployment.



Turret pitching

Among the improvements implemented in both the base game and DLC, turrets now have the ability to pitch up and down. It's a subtle change to the turret visuals that adds character and is used by several of the new units coming in the DLC. For example, the Hover Autocannon featured in the video below has a central turret platform designed to engage airborne threats effectively. A new set of defensive turrets will also be available in the DLC, which will be explored in an upcoming post.



Underground radio stations

In this DLC, we're emphasizing expansive open maps, providing players with greater autonomy in choosing their own units. Given that several missions occur underground, we've introduced the ability to purchase units via underground radio stations. Moreover, players can now call in reinforcements from these stations, mirroring the mechanics of above ground scenarios.



We are starting closed alpha testing in the next few weeks. If you'd like to participate in alpha testing the new missions alongside developers in a live stream, you can sign up here: https://www.slitherine.com/beta/starship-troopers-terran-command-urban-onslaught

Keep an eye out for further updates!

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Starship Troopers: Terran Command - daniela.s
BREAKING NEWS:
A new chapter in the war against the Bugs is coming in June 2024!



A ferocious Arachnid onslaught has swept through the city, completely overwhelming local police forces. The very homes of our citizens are now in grave peril! The Mobile Infantry is en route with the Federation’s latest war machines, but we’ll need more Troopers on the ground to crush the Arachnid threat.
Do your part and wishlist the new DLC today. Together we will drive back the Bugs and reclaim this beacon of human civilization!

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Starship Troopers: Terran Command - daniela.s
Heads-up Troopers!

We have just dropped another update for the Raising Hell DLC. Owners of the DLC can now create and play custom scenarios with all the new content and share these through the Steam Workshop.

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Now available in the scenario editor:
  • The volcanic planet environment
  • Lighting modes exclusive for this environment
  • All new unit types from the DLC
  • Loads of new decorations



Starship Troopers: Terran Command - daniela.s
Troopers, listen up! Here's the intel on what you can expect in the coming weeks:

Scenario Editor & Workshop
On March 4th, another patch is slated for rollout. This one's for Raising Hell DLC owners. You'll be able to craft custom scenarios with all the new assets, share them on the Steam Workshop, and tackle challenges from fellow troopers.




Next DLC
We've got a new DLC in the works. It'll bring a fresh campaign, countless new units to command, vehicles to control and Arachnids to kill. So stay tuned for further briefings!




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Starship Troopers: Terran Command - daniela.s
The Raising Hell DLC now includes three new missions set on the planet Gehenna. Decide how to approach objectives and choose which units to deploy. Each mission also tracks a local high score to challenge your tactical and decision-making skills.

Three new missions

Embark on the Prospect & Protect mission, where you'll gather soil samples by constructing and defending prospectors amidst relentless Arachnid attacks. Experiment with new mercenary units, survive waves, and earn a high score based on duration and territory clearance.





In the Raiding Inferno mission, Mercenaries and M.I. Troopers collaborate to purge an Arachnid-infested sector threatened by attacking hives. Strategically position units, respond to threats, and minimize losses for a commendable outcome.





The Wildfire mission focuses on the new Powered Suit Incinerators eliminating Bug Nests amid increasing Arachnid threats, all while ash storms come and go to disrupt reinforcements. For an outstanding high score, all Brood Nests and Stinger Nests need to be eradicated as quickly as possible, while additional points can be gained for clearing Bug Hives.




What is your highest score?

Challenge yourself to achieve the highest score and share your triumphs with the Troopers community!
The in-game score counter will track your progress, enabling you to refine your strategy and approach objectives at your own discretion.



Join the Troopers community on Discord to share your highest score and
tune in on February 6th at 8:00 pm (UTC+0/GMT) for an epic livestream on our Twitch channel: twitch.tv/slitherinetv

Get ready to fight fire with firepower… and let the challenges begin!


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