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· The new galactic campaign 'Celestial Barrier' has started, introducing Thermacide 2.0.
· Thermacide 2.0 is said to liquefy bugs and leave a pine scent beneficial to health.
· Operation 'Celestial Barrier' aims to construct TCS Plus array walls on specific planets.
· Helldivers must secure these critical areas to commence construction.
· The bugs are launching new attacks to prevent TCS Plus construction, and Helldivers must fight off 5 Thermacide invasions over 5 days.
· Successfully completing the operation rewards the new Marksman Rifle 'R4 Hyena.'

Operation Objective	Key Details
Celestial Barrier	Construct TCS Plus Array Walls Defend against Thermacide Invasions (5 times in 5 days) Reward: R4 Hyena Rifle

· An interesting proposal has emerged from the Helldivers community regarding the creation of future Warbonds.
· The suggestion is to test new equipment during major campaigns and determine Warbond items based on user usage frequency.
· The most supported equipment would be added as a Warbond item, with the next in line moving to the subsequent Warbond.
· This approach ensures all Helldivers can obtain new gear, while those desiring themed additional content can purchase Warbonds.
· This method could serve as a compromise, offering meaningful rewards to users and providing developers with feedback on Warbond creation.

· The 'Hero 26' community fundraising campaign, which ran for 6 days, successfully raised a total of $269,000 for Save the Children.
· This is more than double last year's record, marking it as a highly successful campaign.
· The funds will be used for various activities, including medical support, meal provision, and community assistance.
· The Super Earth Salute team raised approximately $3,400 and considers it an honor to have participated in this meaningful effort.

· This week's galactic weather is expected to be generally rainy.
· Planet Clawsa is predicted to experience heavy rainfall that obstructs visibility, along with dense forests, but this could allow for stealth operations as the bugs will also be affected.
· Akamar 4 is also expected to have limited visibility due to rain. However, this might slow down bug activity, making it advantageous for operations like dropping 500kg bombs.
· Overall, it's humid and hot, but a better situation than ion storms or fire tornadoes.

· Helldiver Kiri Bandit's outstanding performance at an Automaton-occupied base has been highlighted.
· Kiri Bandit swiftly neutralized Berserkers and Devastators using the R36 Eruptor.
· Subsequently, two Fabricators were destroyed with the R36 Eruptor, causing a chain reaction explosion that took out surrounding Fabricators.
· This led to the complete destruction of the Automaton forward operating base, showcasing Kiri Bandit's quick decision-making, excellent marksmanship, and efficiency.

· Community opinions on the challenges of applying the Helldivers universe to reality have been shared.
· Some users pointed out the difficulties in maintaining and operating Super Destroyers, as well as their vulnerability to ground fire and missiles.
· There were also opinions suggesting that the Super Destroyer's aluminum engines would consume vast amounts of resources.
· Conversely, many users emphasized that 'freedom' is more important than 'realism,' and defeating the enemy for democracy is paramount.
· Some also suggested that realism is only considered when it becomes an obstacle to democracy.

· Quoting the adage 'If you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you,' the mental fortitude of a Helldiver was emphasized.
· A Helldiver gazes into the abyss and rains orbital bombardment upon it.
· The Helldiver's mind thinks only of 'Managed Democracy' and is not corrupted by external evils.
· The Helldiver's reason for existence is to spread freedom and prosperity throughout the galaxy, and it should not be forgotten that all citizens of the Federation support them.