Overview of Gaellivare
Gaellivare is one of the four planets in the Talus Sector, known for its humid, rain-heavy climate and dense jungles. It played a pivotal role in Super Earth’s war effort, serving as the construction site for the Democracy Space Station (DSS). The planet witnessed several critical battles against the Automaton forces, culminating in both heroic victories and devastating losses.
Topography
Gaellivare’s landscape is similar to Mantes and Meissa, featuring dense tropical jungles and frequent heavy rainfall. The high humidity and persistent storms create treacherous conditions for both defenders and invaders. The volcanic soil provides fertile land, making it a center of agricultural prosperity before war ravaged the planet.
History
Gaellivare remained a peaceful colony for decades, flourishing due to its fertile lands and strategic location. However, the Automaton invasion of the Valdis Sector in April 2184 forced Gaellivare to cut off its supply lines to neighboring sectors, temporarily shielding the Talus Sector from direct attacks.
On September 6, 2184, the Automatons launched a surprise assault on Gaellivare, coinciding with a secondary offensive against Shelt. While Helldivers successfully defended Shelt, Gaellivare could not hold out, and fell to the Automatons on September 8. This allowed the enemy to resupply their vanguard at Mastia and launch multiple assaults on Imber.
Following months of conflict, on September 25, Super Earth High Command chose Gaellivare as the site for the Democracy Space Station (DSS). Helldivers launched a full-scale operation, liberating the planet on September 27, ensuring DSS construction could proceed.
For two months, Gaellivare remained at peace, with a booming population and thriving economy as millions of workers contributed to the station’s completion. However, on November 11, 2184, just before DSS activation, the Automaton Jet Brigade launched a massive invasion, capturing Tarsh and Mastia before striking Gaellivare.
Despite intense fighting, the DSS was safely evacuated, preserving its strategic importance. The Jet Brigade occupied Gaellivare, but the Helldivers retaliated days later, liberating the planet and severing Automaton supply lines. The Helldivers’ victory at Gaellivare marked a turning point in the war, preventing further Automaton expansion into the Talus Sector.
By January 2185, as Gaellivare began rebuilding, another Automaton invasion from Lesath threatened its recovery. Despite heavy resistance, the Automatons briefly occupied the planet. However, local colonists and remaining defenders waged guerrilla warfare, keeping the enemy forces at bay until Helldivers arrived to fully liberate the planet once again.
FTL Lines
Gaellivare is connected to Lesath, Mastia, Tarsh, and Imber, making it a key transit hub in the Talus Sector.