March 8, 2025 • 18 mins
Episode Title: Holding the Line – The War on All Fronts
Episode Description: Super Earth is under siege. The Automatons and Illuminate have launched relentless offensives, forcing Helldivers into some of the hardest battles yet. In this episode, we break down the latest war updates, including the heroic defense of Julheim and Duma Tyr, the last-minute save at Claorell, and the devastating losses on multiple fronts.
The warfront is expanding—Meissa, Marfark, Chort Bay, Mintoria, Darius II, and more are under attack. Meanwhile, High Command has issued a new Major Order: construct a massive blockade around the Meridian Singularity to slow the Illuminate’s Dark Energy siphoning. But to do that, Helldivers must secure billions of gallons of E-710 and tons of scrap metal—by force.
Join Joe Turner, Penny Lively, and Bulldog as they report from the frontlines, analyze the latest battles, and discuss what’s next for the war effort. Will you stand and fight? Will you push back the enemy? The choice is yours, Helldivers.
Stay locked, stay loaded, and keep fighting for democracy!
🎧 Listen now and prepare to drop into battle!
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(00:00):
This podcast delivers an immersive and universe radio news experience out of the Helldivers 2 universe.
(00:05):
Get the latest news updates about filterboards from the past week brought to you by PV Productions on Helldivers Radio.
Please note, this show is not affiliated with Airhead Studios or Sony, it's an original production featuring original characters crafted for Helldiver fans by Helldiver fans.
Helldivers and citizens across the stars, humanity is locked in a desperate war on countless fronts.
(00:30):
This is Helldivers Radio, GNR 107, a lone beacon in the darkness, keeping you informed on the war effort and bringing you live reports from the front lines, one critical tech updates and strategic discussions.
GNR 107 fills the gap for all Helldivers who have not gotten out of cryo in the last week or more and gets you up to speed with what's going on, just in time for the weekend warriors.
(01:01):
A show adapted to meet the relentless demands of war, with the feel of a golden age of radio, this is Helldivers Radio, with the main voices of Penny Lively, Joe Turner and Bulldog, deliver truth from the trenches.
Stay tuned, don't turn that dial, because in this war for survival, information is ammunition.
(01:49):
Good evening citizens, this is Joe Turner at Radio GNR 107, your guiding voice through the fog of war.
Tonight we dive into the triumphant and the tragedy, the heroic last stand and the Clowrell Forge Complex and the somber sacrifice of Mordesh.
(02:21):
Later we bring together the best strategic minds for our new table of three, the debate, blockade or breakthrough. But first, a moment to remember, every victory earned, every world lost, sharpens our resolve.
Our sovereignty is our power and power demands responsibility. Stay tuned Helldivers, your action shapes history itself.
(02:47):
When you're fighting for freedom, start your day right with Kaffreedom, the coffee of choice for true patriots.
Kaffreedom medium dark roast brings you bold flavors of toasted nut and cocoa, ethically sourced from South America and expertly roasted here on Super Earth.
Brew it in your drip coffee maker, mocha pot or percolator, whole bean or ground, it's your choice.
(03:11):
Kaffreedom, fueling democracy, one cup at a time. Purchase now at beautyproductions.com.
Appreciate it Joe. Big news from Fenrir III's Center of Science, Helldivers.
We've cracked the Illuminate's Dark Energy puzzle wide open, revealing precisely how they're steering the Meridian Singularity towards Super Earth.
(03:39):
It turns out these squid-faced foes are siphoning massive amounts of Dark Energy during their invasions and funneling it directly into the black hole, accelerating its dangerous drift.
To counter this alarming threat, Super Earth High Command has launched a fleet-wide blockade around the Singularity, hoping to sever the Illuminate's mysterious energy supply.
This ambitious project, requiring billions of gallons of Element 710, harvested through the relentless efforts of Helldivers slaughtering Terminids and Automadons, is a necessary, if desperate, measure.
(04:11):
Some citizens have humorously suggested building fortifications from the remains of our enemies, making the Illuminates pay for it quite ordinarily.
But satire aside, our engineers report real gains. Enhanced frontline detection tech is successfully spotting and neutralizing Illuminate stealth ships, resulting in fewer surprise attacks and faster responses.
(04:33):
Keep harvesting that Element 710, Helldivers. Your actions are directly fueling humanity's defense. Every drop counts. Every mission matters.
This was your GNR 107 tech update. Back to you, Joe.
(04:58):
Thanks, Penny. The warfront has been relentless, and Helldivers across the galaxy are being tested like never before. The Automatons and the Illuminate have ramped up their offensives, forcing us into battle after battle. Some won, some lost.
Let's start with the victories.
(05:21):
The defense of Jolheim and Demir Tyra was nothing short of legendary. Against overwhelming odds, Helldivers repelled the Automatons on both fronts, securing the MD-8 gas mines and evacuating the moderately feeble young adults of good citizen Andrews.
A victory for supers, future both in recruits and raw firepower.
(05:47):
And let's not forget Clarell. The deep mantle forge complex, a vital industrial hub, was nearly lost, but Helldivers rallied in the final hours, driving back the Automaton horde.
High command intercepted enemy transmission, suggesting a darker plan in motion. The jet bridge may be gone, but something even more relentless is coming.
(06:11):
For now, the forge remains in our hands, but we must stay vigilant.
But victories come at a price. A strategic retreat from Mordesh was forced upon us as the Meridian Singularity accelerated toward the planet. The scientists were evacuated, but their dark fluid research was lost.
(06:35):
Whatever secrets they had uncovered are now destined to be swallowed by the Abyss.
And we suffered painful losses on multiple fronts.
Afoi-Eye Bay, Haldis, Rogue Five, Misi, Ballistika, Short Bay, Parsh, Kars, Zea Rogostia, Ross Algeithi, Propis, Akubans Prime, and Bashir all fell to the enemy advances.
(07:08):
The Illuminant and the Automatons are pushing harder than ever, and the front line is shifting faster than we can reinforce it.
And now, new battles rage on. The Automatons have launched fresh offensives on Misi, Marfark, Short Bay, Venturia, and Darius II.
(07:36):
While the Illuminant are pushing hard at Zedya, Elaphar 11, Parsh, Kars, Andar, Akubans Prime, Ras Bashir, Zea Rogostia, Ross Algeithi, Propis, and Jima.
If you're not deployed, you better be gearing up, for Super Earth needs you now more than ever.
(08:03):
And a new major order has been issued. High Command has ordered the construction of a massive blockade around the Meridian Singularity.
Following a breakthrough discovery by scientists at the Center of Science on Fin-Year III, using vast amounts of E-710 secured by Helldivers,
Super Earth will attempt to slow the Illuminant's dark energy siphoning efforts, buying us time to strike back.
(08:29):
This means we need billions of gallons of E-710 and tons of scrap metal, and we're taking it directly from our enemies.
The question remains, will the Helldivers prioritize stopping the Illuminant before they harness the Singularity,
or will we take the fight to the Automatons and crush their war machine once and for all?
(08:52):
Either way, the choice is yours, Helldivers. The fate of the galaxy rests on your shoulders.
Up next, Bulldog with the Democracy Report.
Bulldog here, broadcasting live from the forward base near Fenrir III.
(09:22):
It's been another turbulent week in our fight for democracy.
Our scientists at Fenrir have made crucial progress, uncovering how the Illuminant manipulates dark energy.
Meanwhile, the brave Helldivers have fortified our blockade around the Meridian Singularity,
paying a hefty price in sweat, metal, and gallons of E-710.
(09:46):
It's an effort of extraordinary scale, necessary but costly.
What's your take, Trooper? Think the blockades will hold?
If it doesn't, at least we can build a backup wall from Terminid shells and Automaton parts, right? Freedom fortifications?
(10:12):
You heard it here first, folks.
Optimism and resourcefulness in equal measure.
Clau'or'El showed us what we can achieve under pressure.
And the miracle of Yulheim proved the enemy's clever traps can still be beaten by sheer determination and creative thinking.
(10:40):
Yet, we can't ignore setbacks.
Losses at Mentoria, Lystika, and Darius II remind us what's at stake when coordination falters.
But with every defeat, we learn, adapt, and come back stronger.
Remember, Helldivers. Every battle, win or lose, sharpens our resolve and strengthens our tactics.
(11:08):
You said it, Bulldog. Freedom through superior firepower.
That's right. Keep up the fight. Helldivers, every action counts.
This is Bulldog, signing off.
Exhausted after a heroic stand.
Rest assured with Liberty Nap Sleep Pods, the official rest solution for true Helldivers.
(11:36):
Engineered to rejuvenate and restore,
the official solution for true Helldivers.
Rest assured with Liberty Nap Sleep Pods, the official rest solution for true Helldivers.
Engineered to rejuvenate and restore,
Liberty Nap ensures your sleep supports democracy.
(12:06):
Liberty Nap, your frontline defense against fatigue.
Tonight's table of three, Blockade or Breakthrough.
Joining us tonight, returning analyst Dr. Yves Sinclair, renowned military strategist, Major Lucien Drake, and leading engineer Alex Chin.
(12:32):
Dr. Sinclair, your opening thoughts.
Joe, the Blockade remains our strongest strategy.
It's a necessary containment measure, buying essential time to unravel the mysteries of dark energy and formulate lasting countermeasures,
rushing into the unknown risks, catastrophic failure.
Super Earth can't afford that gamble.
(12:57):
Containment alone won't end this threat, Eva.
We can't achieve victory by playing defense indefinitely.
We must aggressively pursue breakthroughs, specifically by resurrecting the Dark Fluid Weapons Program.
We need to turn the Illuminates' weapon against them, hitting them hard before they can adapt.
Both of you raise strong points, but why limit ourselves?
(13:20):
My proposal is a strategic hybrid.
Solidify the Blockade as our shield while rapidly advancing our research into safe applications of Dark Fluid technology.
The key is precision.
Carefully controlled experiments that provide us a decisive weapon without risking another Moradesh disaster.
(13:41):
Powerful insights all around tonight.
Helldivers, your bravery and determination guide these critical decisions.
Which strategy will Super Earth embrace?
Defense strength? Offense boldness? Or an integrated path forward?
As always, the ultimate choice is yours.
(14:26):
A week filled with sacrifice, courage and tough decisions, Helldivers.
(14:47):
Our bold Blockade stands firm despite the heavy costs.
Clarell's heroic defenders preserved our hopes for the democracy space station, and while Moradesh's loss is deeply felt, it serves as a stark reminder of what's at stake.
Remember, every mission, every ounce of Element 710, harvested in every victory or setback, shapes our destiny.
(15:14):
Keep your spirits high, stay vigilant, and together, freedom will endure.
This is Joe Turner signing off. Good night Super Earth. Keep fighting the good fight.
Thanks goes out to our supporters, subscribers, and a special thanks to Umbro, Shadow, and Ashley for voice acting, Bulldog, and Penny.
(15:41):
To those who have been listening but aren't subscribed, it is really helpful that if you subscribe to the podcast, regardless if it's on Spotify, iHeartRadio, or even iTunes.
In our analytics, it looks like Spotify and Apple podcasts are the go-to sources for this. Please subscribe, comment, and rate. It really helps.
(16:08):
Joseph, here's the blooper you insisted on having.
Appreciate it, Joe.
These squid-faced foes are siphoning massive amounts.
Thanks, Joe.
Automatolony.
(16:29):
A strategic retreat from Moradesh was forced upon us as...
Whatever secrets they had uncovered are now dest... dest...
Whatever secrets they had uncovered are now dest... it's destined, not disdained. Destined, not disdained.
(16:57):
Whatever secrets they... whatever secrets they had uncovered are now destined to be solved... got one word right, but not the other. Cool.
(17:27):
Boom, push, boom!
Da da da, da da da da
This is your daily wartime update
Move in time, move in time, no fear, no doubt
Hold diver's strike, shout it out
Dum dum dum dum dum dum
(17:49):
Boom dum dum dum dum dum dum
Yes!
Steal our hearts, raise heads high
We'll fight strong through storm and sky
Drum dum dum dum dum dum
Liberty calls, answer the fight
Hold the line through day and night
(18:11):
Da da da da da da
This show, Helldivers Radio, was a PV production.
All music, sound, not original to the podcast is licensed to the podcast.
We ask that you contact us at helldiverradio@gmail.com
before using any sounds or music for commercial usage for this reason.
Thanks for listening.
This podcast delivers an immersive and universe radio news experience out of the Helldivers 2 universe.
(00:05):
Get the latest news updates about filterboards from the past week brought to you by PV Productions on Helldivers Radio.
Please note, this show is not affiliated with Airhead Studios or Sony, it's an original production featuring original characters crafted for Helldiver fans by Helldiver fans.
Helldivers and citizens across the stars, humanity is locked in a desperate war on countless fronts.
(00:30):
This is Helldivers Radio, GNR 107, a lone beacon in the darkness, keeping you informed on the war effort and bringing you live reports from the front lines, one critical tech updates and strategic discussions.
GNR 107 fills the gap for all Helldivers who have not gotten out of cryo in the last week or more and gets you up to speed with what's going on, just in time for the weekend warriors.
(01:01):
A show adapted to meet the relentless demands of war, with the feel of a golden age of radio, this is Helldivers Radio, with the main voices of Penny Lively, Joe Turner and Bulldog, deliver truth from the trenches.
Stay tuned, don't turn that dial, because in this war for survival, information is ammunition.
(01:49):
Good evening citizens, this is Joe Turner at Radio GNR 107, your guiding voice through the fog of war.
Tonight we dive into the triumphant and the tragedy, the heroic last stand and the Clowrell Forge Complex and the somber sacrifice of Mordesh.
(02:21):
Later we bring together the best strategic minds for our new table of three, the debate, blockade or breakthrough. But first, a moment to remember, every victory earned, every world lost, sharpens our resolve.
Our sovereignty is our power and power demands responsibility. Stay tuned Helldivers, your action shapes history itself.
(02:47):
When you're fighting for freedom, start your day right with Kaffreedom, the coffee of choice for true patriots.
Kaffreedom medium dark roast brings you bold flavors of toasted nut and cocoa, ethically sourced from South America and expertly roasted here on Super Earth.
Brew it in your drip coffee maker, mocha pot or percolator, whole bean or ground, it's your choice.
(03:11):
Kaffreedom, fueling democracy, one cup at a time. Purchase now at beautyproductions.com.
Appreciate it Joe. Big news from Fenrir III's Center of Science, Helldivers.
We've cracked the Illuminate's Dark Energy puzzle wide open, revealing precisely how they're steering the Meridian Singularity towards Super Earth.
(03:39):
It turns out these squid-faced foes are siphoning massive amounts of Dark Energy during their invasions and funneling it directly into the black hole, accelerating its dangerous drift.
To counter this alarming threat, Super Earth High Command has launched a fleet-wide blockade around the Singularity, hoping to sever the Illuminate's mysterious energy supply.
This ambitious project, requiring billions of gallons of Element 710, harvested through the relentless efforts of Helldivers slaughtering Terminids and Automadons, is a necessary, if desperate, measure.
(04:11):
Some citizens have humorously suggested building fortifications from the remains of our enemies, making the Illuminates pay for it quite ordinarily.
But satire aside, our engineers report real gains. Enhanced frontline detection tech is successfully spotting and neutralizing Illuminate stealth ships, resulting in fewer surprise attacks and faster responses.
(04:33):
Keep harvesting that Element 710, Helldivers. Your actions are directly fueling humanity's defense. Every drop counts. Every mission matters.
This was your GNR 107 tech update. Back to you, Joe.
(04:58):
Thanks, Penny. The warfront has been relentless, and Helldivers across the galaxy are being tested like never before. The Automatons and the Illuminate have ramped up their offensives, forcing us into battle after battle. Some won, some lost.
Let's start with the victories.
(05:21):
The defense of Jolheim and Demir Tyra was nothing short of legendary. Against overwhelming odds, Helldivers repelled the Automatons on both fronts, securing the MD-8 gas mines and evacuating the moderately feeble young adults of good citizen Andrews.
A victory for supers, future both in recruits and raw firepower.
(05:47):
And let's not forget Clarell. The deep mantle forge complex, a vital industrial hub, was nearly lost, but Helldivers rallied in the final hours, driving back the Automaton horde.
High command intercepted enemy transmission, suggesting a darker plan in motion. The jet bridge may be gone, but something even more relentless is coming.
(06:11):
For now, the forge remains in our hands, but we must stay vigilant.
But victories come at a price. A strategic retreat from Mordesh was forced upon us as the Meridian Singularity accelerated toward the planet. The scientists were evacuated, but their dark fluid research was lost.
(06:35):
Whatever secrets they had uncovered are now destined to be swallowed by the Abyss.
And we suffered painful losses on multiple fronts.
Afoi-Eye Bay, Haldis, Rogue Five, Misi, Ballistika, Short Bay, Parsh, Kars, Zea Rogostia, Ross Algeithi, Propis, Akubans Prime, and Bashir all fell to the enemy advances.
(07:08):
The Illuminant and the Automatons are pushing harder than ever, and the front line is shifting faster than we can reinforce it.
And now, new battles rage on. The Automatons have launched fresh offensives on Misi, Marfark, Short Bay, Venturia, and Darius II.
(07:36):
While the Illuminant are pushing hard at Zedya, Elaphar 11, Parsh, Kars, Andar, Akubans Prime, Ras Bashir, Zea Rogostia, Ross Algeithi, Propis, and Jima.
If you're not deployed, you better be gearing up, for Super Earth needs you now more than ever.
(08:03):
And a new major order has been issued. High Command has ordered the construction of a massive blockade around the Meridian Singularity.
Following a breakthrough discovery by scientists at the Center of Science on Fin-Year III, using vast amounts of E-710 secured by Helldivers,
Super Earth will attempt to slow the Illuminant's dark energy siphoning efforts, buying us time to strike back.
(08:29):
This means we need billions of gallons of E-710 and tons of scrap metal, and we're taking it directly from our enemies.
The question remains, will the Helldivers prioritize stopping the Illuminant before they harness the Singularity,
or will we take the fight to the Automatons and crush their war machine once and for all?
(08:52):
Either way, the choice is yours, Helldivers. The fate of the galaxy rests on your shoulders.
Up next, Bulldog with the Democracy Report.
Bulldog here, broadcasting live from the forward base near Fenrir III.
(09:22):
It's been another turbulent week in our fight for democracy.
Our scientists at Fenrir have made crucial progress, uncovering how the Illuminant manipulates dark energy.
Meanwhile, the brave Helldivers have fortified our blockade around the Meridian Singularity,
paying a hefty price in sweat, metal, and gallons of E-710.
(09:46):
It's an effort of extraordinary scale, necessary but costly.
What's your take, Trooper? Think the blockades will hold?
If it doesn't, at least we can build a backup wall from Terminid shells and Automaton parts, right? Freedom fortifications?
(10:12):
You heard it here first, folks.
Optimism and resourcefulness in equal measure.
Clau'or'El showed us what we can achieve under pressure.
And the miracle of Yulheim proved the enemy's clever traps can still be beaten by sheer determination and creative thinking.
(10:40):
Yet, we can't ignore setbacks.
Losses at Mentoria, Lystika, and Darius II remind us what's at stake when coordination falters.
But with every defeat, we learn, adapt, and come back stronger.
Remember, Helldivers. Every battle, win or lose, sharpens our resolve and strengthens our tactics.
(11:08):
You said it, Bulldog. Freedom through superior firepower.
That's right. Keep up the fight. Helldivers, every action counts.
This is Bulldog, signing off.
Exhausted after a heroic stand.
Rest assured with Liberty Nap Sleep Pods, the official rest solution for true Helldivers.
(11:36):
Engineered to rejuvenate and restore,
the official solution for true Helldivers.
Rest assured with Liberty Nap Sleep Pods, the official rest solution for true Helldivers.
Engineered to rejuvenate and restore,
Liberty Nap ensures your sleep supports democracy.
(12:06):
Liberty Nap, your frontline defense against fatigue.
Tonight's table of three, Blockade or Breakthrough.
Joining us tonight, returning analyst Dr. Yves Sinclair, renowned military strategist, Major Lucien Drake, and leading engineer Alex Chin.
(12:32):
Dr. Sinclair, your opening thoughts.
Joe, the Blockade remains our strongest strategy.
It's a necessary containment measure, buying essential time to unravel the mysteries of dark energy and formulate lasting countermeasures,
rushing into the unknown risks, catastrophic failure.
Super Earth can't afford that gamble.
(12:57):
Containment alone won't end this threat, Eva.
We can't achieve victory by playing defense indefinitely.
We must aggressively pursue breakthroughs, specifically by resurrecting the Dark Fluid Weapons Program.
We need to turn the Illuminates' weapon against them, hitting them hard before they can adapt.
Both of you raise strong points, but why limit ourselves?
(13:20):
My proposal is a strategic hybrid.
Solidify the Blockade as our shield while rapidly advancing our research into safe applications of Dark Fluid technology.
The key is precision.
Carefully controlled experiments that provide us a decisive weapon without risking another Moradesh disaster.
(13:41):
Powerful insights all around tonight.
Helldivers, your bravery and determination guide these critical decisions.
Which strategy will Super Earth embrace?
Defense strength? Offense boldness? Or an integrated path forward?
As always, the ultimate choice is yours.
(14:26):
A week filled with sacrifice, courage and tough decisions, Helldivers.
(14:47):
Our bold Blockade stands firm despite the heavy costs.
Clarell's heroic defenders preserved our hopes for the democracy space station, and while Moradesh's loss is deeply felt, it serves as a stark reminder of what's at stake.
Remember, every mission, every ounce of Element 710, harvested in every victory or setback, shapes our destiny.
(15:14):
Keep your spirits high, stay vigilant, and together, freedom will endure.
This is Joe Turner signing off. Good night Super Earth. Keep fighting the good fight.
Thanks goes out to our supporters, subscribers, and a special thanks to Umbro, Shadow, and Ashley for voice acting, Bulldog, and Penny.
(15:41):
To those who have been listening but aren't subscribed, it is really helpful that if you subscribe to the podcast, regardless if it's on Spotify, iHeartRadio, or even iTunes.
In our analytics, it looks like Spotify and Apple podcasts are the go-to sources for this. Please subscribe, comment, and rate. It really helps.
(16:08):
Joseph, here's the blooper you insisted on having.
Appreciate it, Joe.
These squid-faced foes are siphoning massive amounts.
Thanks, Joe.
Automatolony.
(16:29):
A strategic retreat from Moradesh was forced upon us as...
Whatever secrets they had uncovered are now dest... dest...
Whatever secrets they had uncovered are now dest... it's destined, not disdained. Destined, not disdained.
(16:57):
Whatever secrets they... whatever secrets they had uncovered are now destined to be solved... got one word right, but not the other. Cool.
(17:27):
Boom, push, boom!
Da da da, da da da da
This is your daily wartime update
Move in time, move in time, no fear, no doubt
Hold diver's strike, shout it out
Dum dum dum dum dum dum
(17:49):
Boom dum dum dum dum dum dum
Yes!
Steal our hearts, raise heads high
We'll fight strong through storm and sky
Drum dum dum dum dum dum
Liberty calls, answer the fight
Hold the line through day and night
(18:11):
Da da da da da da
This show, Helldivers Radio, was a PV production.
All music, sound, not original to the podcast is licensed to the podcast.
We ask that you contact us at helldiverradio@gmail.com
before using any sounds or music for commercial usage for this reason.
Thanks for listening.
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