Troopers! Stand by for a briefing about the upcoming Territory Mode! This brand new game mode will be released [b]early next year[/b] as part of a major free update, adding a ton of new content to both the base game and the two currently released DLCs. It is specifically designed to focus on player choices, customization and replayability. It also allows you to use Federation and Arachnid units from the base game and the different DLCs on the all Territory Mode maps. Want to jump in early and help us develop this new game mode? Then sign up for the closed beta here! https://www.slitherine.com/beta/starship-troopers-terran-command [h3]New maps & Territory Points[/h3] Territory Mode is played on completely new maps, specifically crafted for the new mode. They often provide random starting bases and have unique layouts to offer a lot of [b]variation and different play experiences.[/b] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36290235/f0820088527193e1d69cd404f7ca4cf2f5eccb26.png[/img] The new [b]core feature of these maps are the “Territory Points”[/b], which are spread out across the playable area. Capturing these points will increase the amount of resources you gain over time (income). [h3]Resource management & Technologies[/h3] Territory Mode revolves around [b]a new resource type[/b]. This resource is required to purchase new units, to reinforce squads that have taken casualties and to [b]unlock technologies[/b]. These technologies will provide access to new unit types; and upgrades that expand the performance or abilities of your units. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36290235/cb5bb76e6a1bbd75837bd1cfa75f8876c4c6fe30.png[/img] Unlike Supplies and War Support, the new resource will not be refunded when you take casualties. [b]Careful consideration of what to spend it[/b] on is vital to defeat the Arachnid threat. [h3]Advanced Arachnid AI[/h3] The Arachnids will not surrender their territory without a fight, and Federal scientists have found that [b]the enemy has become a lot smarter[/b]: Their strength will grow over time, they will reclaim lost territory points, form powerful attack waves and outflank your defenses. A mix of units and constructable turrets must be deployed to expand and to hold your territory. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36290235/bbbc2dad8b472ef2b94a90677d6c7762f9cabf00.png[/img] In each Territory Mode game you may face a different set of [b]Arachnids threats, offering a wide variety of challenges[/b]. The right strategic choices of what units and technologies to employ will ensure that human civilization, not Bug insect, rules the galaxy now and always! Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks and remember you already sign up for the closed beta. https://www.slitherine.com/beta/starship-troopers-terran-command