Overview of Fori Prime
Fori Prime is one of the three planets in the Draco Sector, characterized by its red deserts and towering plateaus. It serves as a key border planet with the neighboring Mirin Sector, connecting to Oshaune via its only FTL line. Due to its strategic location, Fori Prime has been the site of multiple battles and military operations, playing a crucial role in the ongoing war against the Terminids.
Topography
Fori Prime shares similar terrain to Vernen Wells, with iron-rich red sands and massive plateaus that stretch across the horizon. The presence of these ancient landforms suggests a past with significant aquatic activity. The planet’s flora is sparse, consisting mostly of dry shrubs, bushes, and occasional dead trees.
History
Fori Prime fell under Terminid control in early 2184, suffering extreme hardships under their rule. It remained occupied until the installation of the Terminid Control System (TCS) allowed Helldivers to push further east into the Draco and Mirin Sectors. This led to Operation Prime Liberation, a mission to capture Fori Prime and Zagon Prime. While Fori Prime was successfully secured, the failure to capture Zagon Prime led to the denial of further civilian expansion forms (C-01).
In Operation CBCT Protection, the Helldivers defended Fori Prime, Estanu, Crimsica, and Hellmire for three days while Civilian Biomass Collection Teams acquired Terminid samples for research. However, Fori Prime and Hellmire were the most difficult to hold, facing constant Terminid assaults from Oshaune.
During Operation Enduring Bulwark, Fori Prime faced another major invasion as part of a coordinated Terminid and Automaton offensive. While planets like Estanu endured five consecutive assaults, Fori Prime’s strategic importance made its defense critical. The timely liberation of Oshaune helped halt the Terminid offensive, securing Fori Prime temporarily.
Despite this, Helldiver forces withdrew due to larger developments in the war, leaving Fori Prime defenseless. As a result, the Terminids reclaimed the planet, marking the beginning of a long struggle for its liberation.
In May 2184, the failure of the TCS and the rise of the Meridian Supercolony intensified the Terminid onslaught. Fori Prime remained under Terminid control until the successful deployment of Dark Fluid in Operation Enduring Peace, which destroyed Meridia and crippled the Terminid advance. This paved the way for Operation Hive Breaker, which saw Fori Prime liberated on June 18th after Crimsica and Estanu were reclaimed.
However, the Terminids launched an immediate counterattack on June 19th, leading to intense fighting. Despite significant casualties, Super Earth retained control, officially designating Fori Prime as a “Frontline World Against Evil.”
The planet’s defenses were soon tested again, as Terminids launched another major assault during the Falstaff and Jin Xi Lockdown. Unfortunately, while Helldivers were occupied in the Xzar Sector, Fori Prime fell once again. Shortly after, on June 29th, it became a launch point for Terminid spores, which overwhelmed Crimsica’s defenses.
During Operation Andromeda, Fori Prime remained occupied, serving as a staging ground for another Terminid offensive on Estanu. This strategic cutting-off of Fori Prime further reinforced its importance in the war, ensuring it would remain a contested battleground in the ongoing conflict.