Helldiver "Factions"

[Cloud Roller]

Just to make things clear, I did NOT make any of the factions listed below. These are entirely fan made by the Helldiver community and ONLY the Helldiver community! I shouldn't have to be telling everyone this so they don't assume it's some fanfic I came up with.

Ever since the Escalation of Freedom update, or perhaps prior, I've noticed a good number of "factions" forming within the Helldiver Corps. The creation of these factions reminds me of how there are Chapters within the world of Warhammer 40K. Here's a list of who I've discovered and what is known about them. If I get any info wrong, or missed any other factions, feel free to correct me and add other missed factions below.

Loyalists

The Loyalists are individuals within the Helldiver Corps who are loyal to Super Earth in the spreading of freedom and Managed Democracy. They follow all orders given to them by High Command and, like all Helldivers, are willing to give their lives to destroy all enemies of freedom.

Chaosdivers

The Chaosdivers were created from the Escalation of Freedom update as the opposite of the Loyalists. Known for donning red and black armor, they believe Super Earth has sabotaged their weaponry by making them weaker, therefore, less effective at destroying our enemies. While the Loyalists serve Super Earth, the Chaosdivers fight for their own cause such as fighting for Super Earth's citizens and not the government. There are some, however, who would rather watch Super Earth burn by having the Automatons invade our home planet, but the amount who wish for this is uncertain (to me, at least).

Höllenbringers

Translated to "Hell bringers" or "Hell raisers", these Helldivers are merely a splinter faction of the Chaosdivers who don't entirely follow all chaos orders nor disobey Major Orders issued by Super Earth. This group is known to stand against traitorous groups such as Trolldivers, griefers and other traitors deemed enemies of Super Earth, other Helldivers and humanity.

Griefdivers/Griefers

"Helldivers" fueled by hatred and absolute chaos placed upon others. Labeled more as traitors than actual Helldivers to the Federation as they are known to go about sabotaging missions to quell their need for random destruction on their own fellow soldiers. Despite not having a command structure of their own, they can easily be identified when they either commit intentional acts of hatred and chaos by prolonging missions via not completing objectives on purpose, or team killing their own squad mates one by one on the battlefield or even at extraction, denying them their earned victory. All this for their own pleasure to spread hatred by causing unnecessary casualties of war, leading to some Helldivers labeling them as "Psychodivers" as they kill everything indiscriminately on missions, be it Terminids, Automatons or other Helldivers.

Trolldivers/Trolls

A faction of Helldivers, similar to their counterparts, the Griefdivers, who mostly do all sorts of chaotic actions to their own fellow Helldivers, even at the detriment of their own lives. Actions include deploying Eagle or Orbital Stratagems at random moments, mainly close to other Helldivers, or teamkilling during a mission or at extraction. These Helldivers merely do what they please at their own pleasure, even if it means costing their fellow soldiers completion of a mission because they feel like it or want to get a reaction out of others. This even applies towards newer Helldivers who just got out of completing their training. Over time, they've gained nicknames from other Helldivers, labeling them as "Fooldivers", "Trolldivers" or "Unwelldivers", but some go by just "Trolls". There is no confirmed command structure behind these soldiers as they are spread across the galaxy.

Blitzdivers

The Blitzdivers are similar to Loyalist Helldivers where their loyalty lies with Super Earth and it's citizens. What makes them different is that they, like the Chaosdivers, know the flaws in Super Earth's government. However, despite their somewhat anarchistic approaches, they believe that to truly win the Second Galactic War, all Helldivers must come together to face our enemies and create a new Super Earth government for the betterment of it's citizens.

Purifiers

Not much is known about this faction of Helldivers, but what is known is that they are devout to Super Earth and Managed Democracy. Their goal is to make sure the galaxy is cleansed of all corruption and rendered pure, one planet at a time. For them to achieve this, they choose not to do so with bullets or explosives. Rather, their preferred approach is through the use of fire and caustic gas, as the Purifiers consist of specialists in these types of fields. Despite this choice of weaponry, they are mostly found fighting the Terminids rather than the Automatons, but this has yet to be confirmed.

H.A.T.E. (Humans Against Terminid Exploitation)

This group of Helldivers, also labeled "bug sympathizers" is full of individuals who believe that Super Earth are the enemy and the Terminids are the real victims of the war. They're also said to believe that Super Earth is genetically experimenting on the Terminids, thus creating the monstrous types seen on the battlefield, but this has all been denied as no records indicate this to be true.

Bot Sympathizers

Much like H.A.T.E., this group consists of smaller factions such as the Children of Cyberstan, Acolytes of the Autonomous Mind and Bot Liberation Front, who say Super Earth started the war with the Automatons. This group would rather have the Automatons invade Super Earth as they have the same ideology as the socialist bots.

Cheesedivers

Some of Super Earth's best warriors who are known for wearing the Gold Eagle armor set, or other yellow armor, to distinguish themselves from their fellow Helldivers. They're often known to have a tendency to make "cheesy" jokes or puns on or off the battlefield. Also, they love dairy products and are here to stay in the fight for Managed Democracy.

P.M.C. Mercdivers

This faction consists of Helldivers who, although similar to the Höllenbringers, are motivated by one thing: Cold, hard Super Credits. The Mercdivers see themselves as hunters, killers, and conquerors who care little about the politics within Super Earth as their main goal is to fight Super Earth's enemies and get paid handsomely for it. Despite them wanting to continue enriching themselves, Super Earth has chosen NOT to label them as traitors to the Federation as their efforts have been deemed substantial to the ongoing war effort.

Techdivers/Spacedivers

These Helldivers are known for using weapons and armor that have a more modern or futuristic look to them. This comes from the fact they mainly use weaponry from the Cutting Edge warbond and favor using laser based weapons like the Quasar Cannon, Scorcher, Sickle, etc... as well as orbital stratagems like the Orbital Laser, Orbital Railcannon and Orbital EMS Strike. It's also common to see Techdivers with cybernetics as they feel the augmentations and enhancements make them even more deadly to the enemies of Managed Democracy.

104th Wolf Battalion/Wolfdivers

This faction of Super Earth warriors are commonly found on icy planets, performing nocturnal missions while wearing white armor, mainly ones from the Polar Patriots warbond, such as the White Wolf, Winter Warrior and Kodiak armor sets to blend in better with the snowy and rocky environment. As descendants of Aesir Pass, their home has been known to be ravaged by the Automatons time and time again, leading to the inhabitants to develop a strong hatred for the socialist bots. The turning point was the loss of the Aesir Pass training facility that resulted in the deaths of many Helldiver recruits at the hands of the Automatons. Because of this loss, the 104th Wolf Battalion was born. Coming together under the moniker of the viking "Sea Wolves", and to show respect to the Norse gods of ancient Earth, the Wolfdivers fight to protect the citizens of Super Earth.

They're known to be very skilled melee fighters in close quarters, as their armor helps them blend in with the snowy environment to get up close and personal with the enemy. When it comes to their arsenal, they prefer non-energy/plasma rounds as well as using Eagle Strikes, or "Valkyries" as they're nicknamed, instead of Orbital Strikes to assist in combat. In the heat of battle, the Wolfdivers all go by a battle cry of their own that comes as a morale booster among it's fellow members, being "Wolves together strong! Wolves always strong!" A real force to be reckoned with and they won't rest until every last Automaton has been dismantled and the souls of their fallen brethren avenged.

Thumper Corps/Bundivers

The Thumper Corps/Bundivers are a faction that has members who work mostly in teams of 3 that can liberate enemy worlds with maximum speed and efficiency. Because of this, they're seen wearing only light and medium armor sets so as to have as few casualties as possible on the battlefield. It's said that the Thumper Corps/Bundivers base their faction's name and way of completing their missions in a fast and precise manner off of the Super Easter Bunny from the Super Earth Holiday, Super Easter as they're seen wearing only white, or even "egg white", armor sets. These include the White Wolf, Enforcer, Champion of the People and Inspector armors and sometimes any medic helmet of their choice to go with them. When it comes to capes, they don't have one all members wear, but it's said they favor the Harbinger of True Equality cape above any others.

Being labeled as "energetic" for their fast paced fighting on the battlefield, the Thumper Corps/Bundivers are commonly seen using energy based weapons from the Plas series or Arc weapons, along with always choosing Orbital and Eagle strike Stratagems that bring the most destruction to Super Earth's enemies with ease. Overall, despite not being 100% aligned with the traditions of the Helldiver Corps, like how the Liberators are, the Thumper Corps/Bundivers get the job done, and they get it done fast with great results.

76th Recon Wing/The Neon Demons

This regiment of Helldivers have a focus on developing urban warfare tactics against mainly the Automatons. Their specialty towards demolitions on factory worlds held by the Automatons along with gathering vital intel has made them a valuable asset in the Galactic War. Given they have no preference to what armor or weaponry they use, those under the 76th Recon Wing go by a motto that also acts as a war cry on the battlefield which goes: "Raid the hearts of evil's twists". These patriots of Super Earth valiantly continue to spill oil with every planet they travel to and liberate in the name of Managed Democracy.

1st Helldiver Honor Guard/The Fortunate Sons

The 1st Helldiver Honor Guard was one of the first Helldiver sub-divisions who's orders mainly consisted of gathering key items and personnel from some of the roughest and brutal situations in the galaxy. One of these planets in particular was the infamous Malevelon Creek. During the Automaton siege of the Creek, many Fortunate Sons fought the robot menace while extracting as many V.I.P.s and other key assets off planet as per orders from Super Earth. Despite the countless deaths of Helldivers and civilians on Malevelon Creek, the 1st Helldiver Honor Guard stood their ground, spilling as much oil as possible before the unfortunate loss of Malevelon Creek where they'd all be counted towards the innumerable amount of fallen heroes amidst the blood and oil on the planet's surface. It's not known what happened to these divers, but it's speculated that all were slain during the loss of the Creek.

After the immense loss of Helldivers on the planet, The Honor Guard was unfortunately disbanded into solidarity along with any who were either slain or cast aside. The Honor Guard used any weapons at their disposal to complete their missions while wearing the Savior of the Free armor set and the Will of the People cape to go with it. The sacrifice of the Honor Guard was one that came at a high cost and these heroes will never be forgotten, knowing they will rest peacefully now that Malevelon Creek is in Super Earth's control from the socialist bots.

99th Hell Company

The 99th Hell Company is considered one of the most elite regiments of Helldivers in the Galactic Federation, preferring to spend alot of their time in combat completing Major Orders. Whether it be against Terminids or Automatons, the 99th Hell Company always deploys and ensures all objectives are completed. Those who become part of the 99th Hell Company are hand picked individually who have surpassed other fellow Helldivers before them, performing beyond expectations. From what is seen on battlefields, those within the 99th are seen wearing either the Light Gunner or Hero of the Federation armor sets while the Jaguar is considered a popular helmet choice among it's members. It's also shown that the 99th uses the Undergrowth vehicle and Hellpod camo patterns from the Viper Commanders warbond, given their expertise even in desert and jungle biomes.

101st Hell Battalion

This elite group of Helldivers is one of the most respected and well known battalions in the Helldiver corps. They see themselves as a "group of misfits bent on the spreading of Managed Democracy" who fear no amount of enemies that come their way. With their numbers continuing to grow day by day, more Helldivers seem eager to join their ranks to further the spread of freedom to all planets in the galaxy. The 101st also has a program called Helldiver Environment Advanced Training, or H.E.A.T. which has ranking officers supervise Helldivers with various tasks to show their mettle and worth as a member of the 101st Hell Battalion.

1st Armored Division/Iron Knights

Based on intel gathered from members, the Iron Knights are a sub-group of the Chaosdivers, but their ambitions and motivations are much different than expected. The Iron Knight's goal in mind is to establish a monarchy for Super Earth to be overseen by a certain member within their ranks. This has had the 1st Armored Battalion be viewed as an extremist group and that their wish for a monarchy is seen as a replacement to Managed Democracy. The Iron Knights get their name as they are a fully mechanized division as they are seen primarily using the Patriot and Emancipator exo-suits, nicknamed "Titans", while on the battlefield. The pilots of these mechs, being the Iron Knights themselves, are battle-hardened warriors who earn their titles through suffering and determination as well has have their own Diver chant called "The March of the Titans", and their motto, "Forged in iron, bound for glory".

Their origin and base of operations is the jungle planet Fort Justice within the Kelvin Sector and are seen wearing the Steel Trooper, Servo Assisted or Dynamo armor sets from the Steeled Veterans warbond. For weapons, they mainly prefer the 500kg bomb as well as having a Guard Dog "Rover" alongside the Stalwart, Machine Gun or Heavy Machine Gun as part of their arsenal when on a mission.

382nd Crimson Strike Group

These Helldivers have a strong hatred for the Automatons that may actually be on par with the 104th Wolf Battalion/Wolfdivers. This has come to be because the 382nd are veterans of Malevelon Creek. Due to their thirst for vengeance to avenge their fallen comrades during the Massacre at Malevelon Creek, the 382nd's members are seen wearing the Doubt Killer armor set to strike fear and intimidation into Super Earth's enemies. Prior to this armor change, the 382nd's members were also seen wearing the
Demolitions Specialist armor set with the Fallen Heroes Vengeance cape to honor those who fell at the Creek.

The Death Korps of Creek

This faction's homeworld is none other than Malevelon Creek itself. Months after the planet's liberation, the Valorous Vengeance Act of 2184 was passed by planet representatives which allowed civilians on Malevelon Creek to become Helldivers. As the name suggests, the Death Korps of Creek show a burning hatred for the Automatons, as Helldivers within the faction's ranks wear the Blood Hound armor set from the Truth Enforcers warbond to show their rage unleashed. Veterans of the Death Korps distinguish themselves from those who fought on Malevelon Creek by wearing the Fallen Heroes Vengeance cape, while those who didn't wear the Pride of the Whistleblower cape. The Death Korps of Creek are known to unleash their fury upon the Automatons through the use of Orbital Lasers, an arrangement of orbital bombardments, high explosive strikes like the 500kg bomb, and the use of exo-suits to blow up their factories into oblivion and to remind the bots the terrors the Death Korps home planet and loved ones ended up experiencing.

Their command structure consists of Supreme Vengeance Commander, Harold Phalanx, Leonidas Pencile, who's Head of PR, and Lady Stern, the Ship Mistress of the Death Korps flagship Super Destroyer, The Angel of Vengeance. The best way of describing the Death Korps of Creek is through a quote stated by it's commander: "On this day, we set out into the stars for one purpose only. Hell came to our doors thrice. We stand ready for the fourth. On this day, we proudly show that kicking us down only leads to us rising again stronger. On this day, the Battalion of Wrath, the Death Korps of Creek, shall tolerate no more cowardice."

44th Star Company/Stardivers

The 44th Star Company/Stardivers, are a new faction of Helldivers who were forged from the ashes of the Automaton's Jet Brigade. These Helldivers are known to "use outside sources" to assist in the destruction of their enemies on the frontlines. Their preferred tactic of dealing with their enemies is through speed and efficiency, taking out their targets quickly and leaving shortly after, leaving no trace behind. Whether it be a Major Order, planetary defense or a fellow Diver sent out an SOS signal, the Stardivers are quick to answer the call and assist in any way they can.

85th Bushmaster Company

This band of Helldivers originate from the jungle planet Oasis within the Rictus Sector. Because of the environment, these Helldivers are known to use hit and run tactics such as guerrilla warfare to catch their enemies off guard when least expected. Members of the 85th Bushmaster Company can be identified from the Jaguar armor set mixed with the Kodiak helmet and Executioner's Canopy cape equipped as part of their uniform. Arsenal wise, the 85th prefer using heavy weapons such as the Heavy Machine Gun and Airburst Rocket Launcher to make ambushes more effective at taking down their targets in a quick and destructive manner. Being an elite unit of soldiers, their tactics really put the quote "they never knew what hit them" into a literal sense when they're used against all enemies of Super Earth.

810th Scouting Regiment/Outriders

The 810th Scouting Regiment, also referred to as the Outriders, are a faction that pride themselves on their capabilities to fight on any planet environment within the galaxy. Given they're know to fight alone, or in pairs, they primarily operate in the Automaton front, but will occasionally assist in the Terminid front when needed. As it consists of scouting units, any member of the 810th prefer to wear either light armor sets or ones that provide reduced recoil when in a pinch. This allows for speed and precision, given their choice of weaponry are carbines, smgs and impact grenades to make quick work of any enemies along with the Jump Pack, being a requirement among the Outriders, for faster traversal and the railgun for long range engagements. When it comes to diving in pairs of two, one Diver is to wear the standard light armor loadout while the other wears heavy armor that has the Engineering passive perk equipped.

Knights of the Covenant

According to what intel can be gathered, the Knights of the Covenant, or Knights for short, consist of Helldivers within a High Council that also have some of the Illuminate involved. These Divers seem to have a Covenant with the Illuminate and wish to build the world the Illuminate offered them during the First Galactic War. Through this mindset, the Knights despise Super Earth, but will still assist their fellow Helldivers on the field of battle via S.O.S. signals or Major Orders when possible. Viewed as Illuminate Apologists, the Knights of the Covenant are said to have their own energy sword designed by the Illuminate rather than something created by Super Earth. Given their views and motivations, the Knights seek to forge an alliance with the Chaosdivers, but it's uncertain if their faith in the Illuminate will put them on good terms with their fellow red and black Divers.

Wrathdivers

This faction of Helldivers get their name due to their willingness to commence unrelenting destruction on an apocalyptic level to their enemies like the Automatons and the Terminids. Despite their rage, they do not view any factions in the Helldiver Corps as their enemy as they view such conflict among their fellow Divers to be nothing but pointless. When out on missions, the Wrathdivers use a "hybrid" approach to their enemies, preferring to use stealth throughout their missions and saving their full might at the end. No official uniform is said to be used among the Wrathdivers, but they do use the Judgement Day player card to identify fellow members from other factions. Their headquarters is stated to be around the Meridia black hole, labeling it their "home", standing guard for the possibility of anything emerging out from it. Should that happen, the Wrathdivers will be ready for what's to come.

606th Orbital Assault Division/Frank's Jägers

This faction of Helldivers dates back to the First Galactic War. This 200 member strong faction was first established as the 606th Jäger Division and gained a well deserved reputation for the combat efficient Helldivers produced within it. Throughout the First Galactic War, the 606th engaged in countless operations in the name of spreading freedom and Managed Democracy, gaining over 100 members at the start of it's upbringing. Despite it's disbandment after the First Galactic War, the 606th Jäger Division made a comeback once the Second Galactic War had started, renaming themselves into Frank's Jägers, the 606th Orbital Assault Division, in honor of one of it's founders.

9th Hellraisers Division

Not much info can be gathered upon the mysterious backstory to this faction, but it's rumored that the 9th Hellraisers Division was formed following classified experiments on SEAF candidates during the First Galactic War. Today, the 9th Hellraisers Division's activities are kept in secret, deploying in areas behind enemy lines that require swift and precise action. Members of the 9th Division are labeled as unpredictable and keep to themselves during missions to remain focused on the tasks ahead for maximum Democracy spreading. The 9th Division usually engage in classified missions around the galactic rim, but have been sent back to the front lines as of recently. The 9th Hellraisers motto is "Into Hell, we dive", being the only words exchanged between one another before deploying on a mission. The 9th Hellraiser's abilities at spreading Managed Democracy shows that they mean real business as it's shown they are rivaled by few other Helldiver factions, but exceeded by none.

49th Platoon R.A.V.E.N.

This faction, like others, is seen as somewhat of an enigma on a grand scale within the SEAF. The 49th Platoon was once an elite shock troop regiment until their near destruction from the Automaton incursion. Those who survived vowed to come together and strike as one for one single purpose: The destruction of all Automatons. During the times of the weapons protests, the 49th was accused of stealing valuable intel to protect themselves, but these claims were deemed very unlikely. Once the Ministry of Truth intervened, the 49th was given a choice to either submit to oversights or be executed. Facing the very obvious choice, the 49th Platoon R.A.V.E.N. was created.

It's uncertain what the acronym stands for, but it's an undeniable surprise how they went from being shock troopers to some of the Ministry's shadow enforcers. Each unit of the 49th has a role to play on the front lines. Scouts provide reconnaissance deep behind enemy lines, Strikers bring the fight to their enemies with speed and unmatched firepower, special units provide the use of heavy weapons and sabotage, Saviors ensure that no Helldivers are left behind and Speakers, who remain unseen during missions, coordinate everything. As the Ministry's enforcers, their job also involves rooting out traitors within Super Earth and the SEAF and destroying high value targets.

227th Heavy Shock Battalion/Redbane Vanguard

Founded on Malevelon Creek, these Helldivers have a love and fascination for heavy firepower such as heavy machine guns, artillery strikes and the 500kg bomb. The Redbane Vanguard mostly fight on the Automaton front, but will fight on the Terminid front should their attention be focused over there. Armor wise, the Redbane Vanguard prefer using the red, black and white armor sets from the Truth Enforcers warbond, or anything else that has a long coat and dark skuttle helmet. When not directly engaged with Super Earth's enemies, they will also be found alongside other Helldivers, ensuring they too are continuing the spread of freedom and Managed Democracy.

O7 Brigade/Tideturners

A courageous faction of Helldivers destined to answer the next SOS beacon and turn the tide of war against Super Earth's enemies. Be it Terminids, Automatons or Illuminate, the O7 Brigade are there to bring destruction to them all with unmatched bravery and determination. These divers embody the spirit and determination of Managed Democracy, diving into even the hottest zones of any biome in the galaxy. Their main focus is by taking down the tougher enemies such as Hulks, Bile Titans and Harvesters while their fellow divers and SEAF personnel complete their orders within hostile territory. When alone, they are still a force to be reckoned with, but when 4 members fill up a squad, the battle is over before it even begins for the enemies of Managed Democracy, all while completing Major Orders and embodying hope amid the chaos of battle.

88th Defiant Divers

These Helldivers are who some would say have fallen from grace. Hailing from Vernen Wells, it all started for the 88th Defiant Divers during the rainstorms of Gacrux when constant Terminid invasions were happening, even during the beginning of the Second Galactic War. After successfully completing a Spread Democracy mission, it all came crashing downward. A constant stream of Terminids mixed with non-stop orbital barrages made little to no way of identifying friend from foe on the battlefield. This resulted in many of their squads becoming casualties amidst friendly fire. Due to the traumatizing events of the mission, the remaining members saw these unavoidable friendly fire incidents as a sign that High Command cares little for it's Helldivers, focusing more on profit for the war effort.

Losing all faith in High Command to protect their soldiers, they shut themselves off, only allowing veterans of the war to be trusted to give the orders. From that moment on, the 88th Defiant Divers were created. Their mission: Total destruction. Members can be identified by those with servo assisted armor, a Drone Master helmet and The Pride of the Whistleblower cape.

Dread Divers

The Vanguard of Vengeance, the Shield of the Oppressed, the Reapers of the Unjust. Known only for their actions and not their words, the Dread Divers were forged within the fires of Propose where the Illuminate reduced the planet's colonists into the Voteless. Upon the Illuminate's return after the horrid atrocities they've committed to Super Earth's citizens, the Dread Divers vowed never to let another world fall. Specialized in battlefield training and tactical supremacy, their preferred arsenals consists of snipers for precision, combat axes for terror and heavy orbital strikes for total destruction. Their strategies rely on striking terror into the hearts of their enemies while rallying their fellow Helldivers to keep the pressure on. Each member lives by a code: "Fight with honor. Aid those in need. Lay down your life if duty demands it." Spreading Managed Democracy with every step they take, the Dread Divers are the last thing Super Earth's enemies see, but the first sign of hope for those in the crossfire of battle.

Arbiters of Democracy

The Arbiters of Democracy were forged from the flames of Creeds Fall, destined to face the encroaching darkness within the galaxy as a beacon of hope. Their founder, a former member and veteran of the Death Korps, broke ties after learning that the old ways were not enough to face the Automatons. After closer study of our robotic enemies and further training to discover and exploit their weaknesses, he knew it would take more than brute force to take them down, but rather strategy, discipline and determination towards the spreading of freedom and Managed Democracy. Members are hand picked among the Helldiver Corps, tested and trained for the battles to come. Snipers favoring marksman rifles and light armor for long range engagements while medics favoring medium or heavy armor equipped with smgs and supply packs for close range defense, ensuring maximum healing and fewer casualties. The Arbiters aren't your typical Helldiver, but rather the bane of the Automatons, champions of freedom and live by their own code: "Timidus honorem non habet, qui tenebras discutit, et in libertate in aeternum vivit" which translates to "The cowards have no honor, those who dispel darkness live forever in freedom".

Burning Circuits

Originally part of the Blitzdivers, the Burning Circuits started as a small company of Helldivers who specialize in heavy explosive fire power and demolition. As their numbers increased, so did their hunger for destruction on the battlefields to come. Those deemed too volatile under the Blitzdivers broke off to form a faction where fire reigns supreme among everything else. Establishing their HQ on Imber, a planet where fire tornadoes rage across the surface and extreme heat punishes the unprepared, they constructed a base with scavenged Super Credits as a sign of their resourcefulness and love for controlled chaos. Their arsenal of choice is pure incendiary and explosive, from the Torcher, Crisper and Flamethrower to the Eruptor, Explosive Crossbow and rocket launchers along with their Orbital and Eagle stratagems to ensure that every battle erupts in flame and high explosive ordinance galore. Their primary target is none other than the Automatons for they see them as cold, mechanical and their exposed circuits highly flammable, the perfect canvas for burning justice, but so is any enemy of Super Earth.

At one point, they planned to use Angel's Venture as a Trojan Horse to counter the Meridian Singularity, but it never came to fruition as the planet was soon destroyed. Although having a love for destruction, they are not mindless drones like the Automatons, for their destruction has a purpose behind it, a proud force in the reclamation alliance, fighting to restore Democracy through a wave of fire and explosions. They deploy with napalm blaring on the battlefield and leave behind nothing but molten metal in their wake.

99th Silent Shadow

Saboteurs and assassins of Super Earth, the 99th Silent Shadow are the boogeymen to the enemies of freedom. They are a company of Helldivers who favor stealth and precision strikes over going in with bullets flying and bombs blazing. Formed after the loss of Meridia, not much else is known about their origins, but what is known is their strategy in battle: "Strike hard, strike fast and leave nothing standing". Operating deep behind enemy lines, their specialties consist of infiltration and dropping the hammer on enemy strongholds before the forces of tyranny have time to know what is happening and gather their numbers. Wearing all black, especially with the UF-84 Doubt Killer armor, the 99th Silent Shadow blends in with the night, wielding weapons like the JAR-5 Dominator, Explosive Crossbow, SG-20 Halt shotgun and Double-Edge Sickle while using a melee for CQC engagements.

Should they be forced to go loud, they draw out their sidearms like the Senator revolver and grenade pistol to unleash the swift strike of freedom upon their pursuers. Their choices of stratagems rely heavily on who they're targets are. For Terminids, they favor Eagle strikes to cripple their nests and numbering swarms. Against the Automatons, they use smoke and orbital bombardments to disorient and disassemble their bases and patrols. For Illuminate, they prefer the use of sentries and Eagle Strafing Runs to manage the constant hordes they come across.

Marrow Roughnecks

Forged from the fires of Malevelon Creek, the Marrow Roughnecks stand as one of the most battle hardened veterans within the Helldiver Corps. Founded by their leader with the same name and known for his heroics and victories on the battlefield, the Roughnecks embrace the brutality and unpredictability of war, living by a creed of their own: "Fight hard, die harder". Their armor, preferably white with dark accents, is a nod to their unyielding nature and resolve, but personal flair is always accepted among members. The faction operates through two specialized strike teams. Their first squad embodies brute force, using hard hitting weapons and stratagems to launch high impact assaults on enemy positions while following the motto "Strike hard, leave nothing", even viewing each battlefield as a personal scoreboard due to their high kill counts. The second squad, Precision Incarnate, nicknamed "Marrow's Shadow", are an elite unit that executes surgical strikes, favoring stealth and sabotage over brute strength under the motto, "No witnesses, no mistakes".

When a Shadow is KIA, they aren't reported as such, but instead are MIA as phantoms of war. Although they view the Automatons as their true test to showing Helldiver bravery, they happen to have negative views of the Chaosdivers, labeling them as corrupted by enemy ideology. This is backed by them stating that any Helldiver against the cause of Super Earth is no different than the cold and soulless bots the Roughnecks fight.

These are all the factions I could find and what I know about them. If there's anything I missed/got wrong, whether it be other factions or info, comment down below.

Edit: New factions added. The Tideturners, The Defiant Divers, The Dread Divers, The Arbiters of Democracy, The Burning Circuits, The 99th Silent Shadow and The Marrow Roughnecks

[Chaos]

So it's all cringed LARPers?

[Chaos Coyote]

Originally posted by Chaos:

So it's all cringed LARPers?

This is the second time you've used "LOL R dey LARPers?" - argument .. while going into parallel boards writing entire PARAGRAPHS about weapon-strategy, applications, calling other players "brothers" and reminiscing about your experience with what could only be described as "Main-Character Syndrome" where everyone is wrong for enjoying things how they want to enjoy them.

I believe the un-ironic term for that is "Sociopathy"

[Chaos Coyote]

You don't get to call people "Brothers" and then act like a total blue-falcon, bud.

[Chaos]

Originally posted by Skirnir:

This is the second time you've used "LOL R dey LARPers?" - argument .. while going into parallel boards writing entire PARAGRAPHS about weapon-strategy, applications, calling other players "brothers" and reminiscing about your experience with what could only be described as "Main-Character Syndrome" where everyone is wrong for enjoying things how they want to enjoy them.

I believe the un-ironic term for that is "Sociopathy"

I think you got the wrong guy.
While I may be an a****** in general, I don't really call people "brothers".

Anyhow Chaosdiver is without a doubt, cringed LARPers.

So that's exactly how I will call them every time someone mentioned them.

[VIRUSOID]

You overcooked it

[Onimaho]

I guess the origins of racism would be fitting for the hell-divers universe.

The need to categorize people.

[黒人]

Bloody hell, enough with this fanfiction.

The backrooms were ruined because people added their convoluted and directionless lore just so they could have their piece. Now it's a crappy SCP clone bloated with amateur writing.

We don't want a crappy 40K clone! Neither do we want a knockoff Horus Heresy! Super Earth is united under the banner of democracy. The ministry of defense would disband and disavow these rogue factions.

With a mug of liber-tea in my hand, I can rest knowing that Helldivers isn't a public collaborative writing project.

[Chocbomb]

I wish the game facilitated factions like this, or guilds.. or a working social menu.
Reputation values across planets, team kills and friendly fire tracking.
Discord carries the social features of this game.

[Chaosolous]

That's a lot of division for like, 35,000 players.

[Automaton-37467]

Originally posted by Spectator:

DumbDivers - Half-witted goofs

Isn’t that just every Diver?

[黒人]

Originally posted by Chocbomb:

I wish the game facilitated factions like this, or guilds.. or a working social menu.
Reputation values across planets, team kills and friendly fire tracking.
Discord carries the social features of this game.

We will have clans/platoons in the near future

[Cloud Roller]

Originally posted by 黒人:

Originally posted by Chocbomb:

I wish the game facilitated factions like this, or guilds.. or a working social menu.
Reputation values across planets, team kills and friendly fire tracking.
Discord carries the social features of this game.

We will have clans/platoons in the near future

Didn't you just say that these factions somehow make Helldivers come off as a "crappy Warhammer 40K clone", yet you're saying we will have clans as if that's a given like there are fanmade factions like the ones I listed?

[黒人]

Originally posted by Cloud Roller:

Originally posted by 黒人:

We will have clans/platoons in the near future

Didn't you just say that these factions somehow make Helldivers come off as a "crappy Warhammer 40K clone", yet you're saying we will have clans as if that's a given like there are fanmade factions like the ones I listed?

The dataminers have gathered leaks of a platoon system. With DSS being constructed, it is more than likely we'll have clans in the future.

So what's your point? Elaborate

[Cloud Roller]

Originally posted by 黒人:

Originally posted by Cloud Roller:

Didn't you just say that these factions somehow make Helldivers come off as a "crappy Warhammer 40K clone", yet you're saying we will have clans as if that's a given like there are fanmade factions like the ones I listed?

The dataminers have gathered leaks of a platoon system. With DSS being constructed, it is more than likely we'll have clans in the future.

So what's your point? Elaborate

Ok. I don't have a problem with a platoon system. Just don't know why you got off calling this "fanfiction" and a "crappy 40K clone", despite people making their own groups as certain types of fanmade Helldiver factions, both good and bad. Ya, I fight for Super Earth and found these factions interesting, but don't see what's wrong with a bit of "roleplay" and how this makes it resemble what 40K has when I stated it reminds me of it, yet didn't say it's exactly like it

[黒人]

Originally posted by Cloud Roller:

Originally posted by 黒人:

The dataminers have gathered leaks of a platoon system. With DSS being constructed, it is more than likely we'll have clans in the future.

So what's your point? Elaborate

Ok. I don't have a problem with a platoon system. Just don't know why you got off calling this "fanfiction" and a "crappy 40K clone", despite people making their own groups as certain types of fanmade Helldiver factions, both good and bad. Ya, I fight for Super Earth and found these factions interesting, but don't see what's wrong with a bit of "roleplay" and how this makes it resemble what 40K has when I stated it reminds me of it, yet didn't say it's exactly like it

I don't have a problem with 40K. It's a legendary IP that deserves praise and adoration.

The problem is other people's subpar, convoluted, and directionless writing, full of cliches and self-inserts, becoming canon.

Good thing Helldivers isn't a public writing project like the SCP or the backrooms fandom where authors write articles only so that they could have their piece and to one-up all the previous authors.

Absolute and utter mess.