Overview of Biome
Ubanea is one of the five planets in the Severin Sector, serving as a critical stepping stone toward the Automaton production world of Tibit. Despite its strategic importance, the planet is forever marked by the Ubanea Gambit, a disastrous military operation that led to a severe setback for the Helldiver Corps.
Topography
Ubanea features rocky hills and intersecting mountain ranges, with no large trees or flora, but is covered in crimson red algae. The terrain is harsh, consisting of sharp boulders and gravelly beaches near cliffside oceans. The planet experiences frequent rain showers and a persistent greenish-gray fog, which reduces visibility.
History
During Operation Swift Disassembly, a surprise Automaton attack on Draupnir forced Helldivers into a difficult decision—defend Draupnir or secure Ubanea as a forward base. The indecision resulted in neither objective being achieved. Despite Helldivers nearly securing 95.54% of Ubanea, the fall of Draupnir cut off supply lines, forcing a full retreat back to Super Earth space.
Had strategic decisions been made earlier, or reinforcements diverted from other fronts, the battle might have been won. However, the ongoing commitment to Malevelon Creek and the Terminator front stretched Helldiver forces thin. This defeat severely impacted Operation Swift Disassembly, requiring a renewed campaign to retake Draupnir and restore FTL access to Ubanea before the Automatons could reinforce their defenses.