Developed by The Aristocrats and released in 2022 for PC, Starship Troopers: Terran Command is a real-time strategy game set within the Starship Troopers film universe. The campaign centers on the desert mining planet Kwalasha, where Colonel Hawthorne leads the Mobile Infantry against a massive Arachnid infestation. Gameplay emphasizes tactical positioning, with True Line of Sight and True Line of Fire mechanics that reward careful unit placement on elevated terrain or in choke points while leaving poorly positioned forces vulnerable to ambushes. Players build forces from a roster of specialized unit types — including Rifle Troopers, M11 Marauder bipeds, and Fleet Liaisons capable of calling airstrikes — each carrying unlockable elite abilities. Underground Arachnid hive networks introduce a defensive dimension, requiring players to monitor tunnel openings while pushing toward nest eradication. A separate Territory Mode, expanded through two DLC packs, shifts focus to resource-generating control points across 27 dedicated maps, with three distinct Battlegroups available.
The population of the harsh desert planet Kwalasha needs our help. Their peaceful lives, working in the mining industry, have been disturbed by a threat that they cannot face alone: the Arachnids. Under Colonel Hawthorne’s command, the Mobile Infantry will take back control of the planet and smash everything that has more than two legs. Enlist in this exciting military campaign, meet inspiring characters, visit amazing locations and do your part in the heroic war against the Bug!
The Arachnids may have virtually limitless numbers, but they lack the thorough tactical training that the Mobile Infantry enjoys. Position your units in advantageous choke points or on higher elevations. Be wary, however, that battle mechanics such as True Line of Sight and True Line of Fire may limit your field of fire and allow the treacherous Bugs to lay in ambush.
Optimize your army by choosing from a wide range of specialized unit types, each with its own strengths, weaknesses and set of unlockable elite abilities. Rifle Troopers can use their shotgun ability to hold back large numbers of Arachnids, M11 Marauders bipeds can unleash a withering mortar barrage and the Fleet Liaison can call down dropships with reinforcements or direct an airstrike to wipe out whole swaths of enemies.
The Bug infestation is rooted in elaborate underground hives. These present a unique challenge that demands a delicate balance between aggression and defense. Beware of the numerous tunnel openings, from which hordes of Arachnids can emerge.
To eradicate the Bug problem for good, their nests must be eradicated!
Territory Mode offers a new way to play, with a focus on freedom of choice and tactics. It features new maps crafted specifically for the game mode. You’ll battle the Arachnids for control of Territory Points - which provide a steady flow of resources - adding a fresh strategic layer to the game.
Added 3x Battlegroups to play with:
The Ground Pounders (Included in the base game)
The Hell Raisers (Available to owners of the “Raising Hell” DLC)
The Peacekeepers (Available to owners of the “Urban Onslaught DLC)
Added 27 Unique Territory Mode Maps:
11 maps in the base game.
9 maps in the Raising Hell DLC.
7 maps in the Urban Onslaught DLC.
