I came across a post suggesting necromorphs as a 4th faction in Helldivers, and it sparked an idea. Imagine a faction that actually grows stronger based on the number of Helldiver casualties on a planet. Like a necromorph or flood-style enemy, they would deploy special hunter units that spawn depending on how many Helldivers have died during missions there. These hunters would be super tough—so tanky that fighting them head-on wouldn’t be the goal; escaping or evading might be the strategy instead. If casualties hit certain thresholds, these hunters could combine into even deadlier super units. This faction could attack the existing enemies too, growing by defeating flesh-based foes. Maybe they even show up as side objectives in regular missions, where failing to stop them causes an infection spread on the planet, creating a three-way battle dynamic. What do you think? Would adding this kind of undead undead, resurrected Helldiver faction shake things up?
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That sounds like a really awesome addition! Having resurrected Helldivers as part of the enemy forces would add a creepy yet cool vibe. It reminds me a bit of Terminids where you have different classes like scavengers and warriors. These resurrected hunters could act like elite hives or guards with heavier armor and higher damage. It would definitely force players to rethink their tactics since these units would be super resilient and not just another enemy to blast away.
The way you describe it, it sounds like the current Voteless or Automatons factions but with a more personal touch since it’s your own fallen comrades returning as enemies. Bots use bio processors to turn salvaged parts against us, so having a faction literally made from Helldiver corpses fits the game’s darker themes. Maybe these resurrected units could come with unique abilities reflecting their past as Helldivers, making encounters even more intense.
I could totally see this fitting in as a subfaction of the Illuminate. They already have some body horror vibes, so an offshoot that represents corrupted or resurrected Helldivers would be a neat twist. It would add more lore depth and make the game feel even richer with unexpected enemy types.
Yeah, a body horror branch of the Illuminate sounds perfect! That faction already blends tech with biological elements, so this could tie in nicely with their theme.
Exactly! Like some kind of ‘Antidiver Force’ that mimics your gear, making them scarier because they look so familiar. Adds a psychological layer to firefights.