The game emphasizes "Tactics over Numbers," forcing players to use the environment to survive overwhelming Arachnid swarms.
The primary 21-mission campaign is set on the harsh mining planet .
: Units cannot shoot through allies or solid obstacles. Elevation is critical; placing troopers on high ground allows them to fire over frontline units.
: Instead of gathering resources, you manage Supplies (unit capacity) and War Support (used for buildings and special units). Capturing radio stations and outposts expands these pools.