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Tempest Rising

Tempest Rising

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Tempest Rising is a classic RTS experience that throws you into the boots of a commander on a war-torn 2030s Earth. You’ll be building bases, churning out units, and leading your forces through intense battles, managing resources and researching new tech to gain the upper hand. It’s a game that rewards smart planning and decisive action, perfect for anyone who loves a good old-fashioned real-time strategy challenge.

This guide is here to help you conquer every aspect of Tempest Rising. We’ll walk you through the GDF campaign, detailing mission objectives and offering strategies for resource management and research. Plus, we’ll cover advanced tactics to help you dominate in multiplayer and achieve those tricky Steam Achievements.

Version History

Explore the version history of Tempest Rising's campaigns, detailing mission updates, balance changes, and new content for both the GDF and Tempest Dynasty factions. Stay up-to-date with the latest developments.

The campaigns in Tempest Rising feature two distinct 11-mission storylines, one for the Global Defense Force (GDF) and another for the Tempest Dynasty. While the Veti faction does not have its own campaign, it plays a significant role in the existing ones. Both campaigns are considered canon and run in parallel, contributing to a connected overarching narrative of the Tempest War in 1997. Players can choose from four difficulty settings: Easy, Normal, Hard, and Insane, which affect enemy numbers and veterancy. Each mission includes a briefing, customization options via Doctrine and Armory menus, and the introduction of specialist units. Missions consist of primary objectives required for completion and optional secondary objectives that offer benefits. The game also features in-engine CGI cutscenes for each mission.

GDF Campaign Missions:

  1. Signal Lost - Fljótsdalshérað, Iceland
  2. The Hornet's Nest - Fljótsdalshérað, Iceland
  3. Paradropped - Central China
  4. Retaliation - Munich, Germany
  5. The Pass - The Alps, Italy
  6. Pull That Base Apart - Lublin, Poland
  7. Public Relations - Minsk, Belarus
  8. The Ancient Basin - Tigris and Euphrates, Iraq
  9. Ancient Power - Cairo, Egypt
  10. The Fall of Alexandria - Alexandria, Egypt
  11. Heart of Glass - Murcia, Spain

Tempest Dynasty Campaign Missions:

Note: The provided source text details the GDF campaign missions but does not list the specific missions for the Tempest Dynasty campaign.

\ Strategic Assets

Explore Tempest Rising Strategic Assets, including detailed combat info and Primarch builds for Force Commander, Tarkus, Cyrus, Avitus, Thaddeus, Thule, and Jonah Orion.

Characters:

Force Commander

  • Combat Info
  • Primarch build

Tarkus

  • Combat Info
  • Primarch build

Cyrus

  • Combat Info
  • Primarch build

Avitus

  • Combat Info
  • Primarch build

Thaddeus

  • Combat Info
  • Primarch build

Thule

  • Combat Info
  • Primarch build

Jonah Orion

  • Combat Info

\ Primarch build

Unlock the full potential of your Primarch in Tempest Rising! Discover the best abilities and upgrades to dominate the battlefield with this expert build guide.

Alright, let's talk about the Primarch build in Tempest Rising. This is all about making your commander a total powerhouse, and there are some seriously cool abilities to choose from. Think of it as customizing your ultimate hero unit. We'll go through the best picks to get you rolling.

Primarch Abilities:

  • Battle Cry: This is your bread and butter for boosting damage and melee skill, and it even buffs your allies. Essential for getting in close and personal.
  • Righteous Fury: Makes your special melee attacks explode. Who doesn't love a good explosion?
  • Blessing of War: Lets you heal up by killing enemies. Keep that health bar topped off!
  • Commander's Loadout: This is a big one – it gives you an extra accessory slot and helps you regain energy with every kill. More slots mean more options, and more energy means more abilities.
  • Zealous: Adds range to your attacks and reduces the cost of [TO VICTORY!]. Great for kiting and saving resources.
  • Unshakable: Makes you way more resistant to being knocked down. Stay on your feet and keep fighting!
  • No Mercy, No Respite: When you've got [BATTLE CRY] active, your melee attacks become absolutely lethal. Pure damage output here.
  • Relentless: After using [TO VICTORY!], you become temporarily invincible. A lifesaver when things get hairy.

Chaos Rising Abilities:

  • Indomitable: Gives you a chance to revive with bonuses to speed and attack. A second chance with a power boost? Yes, please.
  • Unkillable: You get damage resistance based on how much health you've lost. The lower your health, the tougher you are to put down.
  • Greater Blessing of Zeal: Temporarily increases your max HP for every kill you get. Stack up those kills for more survivability.
  • Orbital Command: Lets you use your Command accessories more times. More uses mean more tactical flexibility.
  • Inspiring Shout: Your [BATTLE CRY] will now restore energy to your allies. Keep your team powered up!
  • Invigorating Leadership: Allies near your Force Commander regenerate energy super quickly. Keep your commander close for maximum team benefit.
  • Furious Charge: Smash through infantry units and stun them. Great for breaking up enemy formations.
  • Piercing Cry: Your [BATTLE CRY] now stuns and damages nearby daemons. Perfect for dealing with those pesky daemon threats.

When you're building your Primarch, think about what you want them to do. Do you want to be a melee monster? A ranged powerhouse? Or a support commander for your troops? Mix and match these abilities to create the ultimate force on the battlefield. Good luck out there!

\ Chaos Rising

Navigate the challenges of the Chaos Rising campaign in Tempest Rising. This guide details all missions, locations, and objectives to help you succeed.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Stand with your Brothers — Calderis, Argent Glacier
  2. 2
    Retake the Hamlet — Calderis, Argus Outskirts
  3. 3
    Target: Gutrencha — Calderis, Tangier High Pass
  4. 4
    Skykilla's Raid — Calderis, Argus Settlement
  5. 5
    The True Enemy — Calderis, Argus Outskirts
  6. 6
    A Spider among Flies — Typhon, Typhon Arena
  7. 7
    Defend the Array — Typhon, Mount Siccaris
  8. 8
    The Defense of Argus Gate — Calderis, Argus Outskirts
  9. 9
    Eyes of the Eldar — Typhon, Typhon Arena
  10. 10
    Vengeance for Davian Thule — Calderis, Siwal Ruins
  11. 11
    Fire Prism Assault — Meridian, Hab Spire Legis
  12. 12
    The Killer Serpent — Calderis, Siwal Ruins
  13. 13
    Hand of the Hive Mind — Calderis, Argus Settlement
  14. 14
    The Mantis Killer — Calderis, Argus Settlement
  15. 15
    Into the Hive — Typhon, Ladon Swampland
  16. 16
    Lord of Wraiths — Meridian, Capitol Spire
  17. 17
    Idranel of Ulthwe — Meridian, Hab Spire Legis
  18. 18
    To Decapitate a Hive — Typhon, Typhon Arena
  19. 19
    Angel Gate — Meridian, Angel Forge
  20. 20
    The Secrets of Angel Forge — Meridian, Angel Forge
  21. 21
    Brood Swarm — Typhon, Typhon Arena
  22. 22
    Greenskin Armor — Typhon, Green Tooth Gorge
  23. 23
    Greenskin Weaponsmith — Calderis, Tangier High Pass
  24. 24
    Target: Carnifex — Calderis, Tangier High Pass
  25. 25
    Rippa-Splitta — Typhon, Green Tooth Gorge
  26. 26
    Remains of the Dark Age — Typhon, Techpriest Station
  27. 27
    The Wailing Doom — Typhon, Typhon Arena
  28. 28
    Raid against the Warboss — Calderis, Tangier High Pass
  29. 29
    Death Whisper — Meridian, Capitol Spire
  30. 30
    Raiders on the Run — Typhon, Green Tooth Gorge
  31. 31
    Monster of Meridian — Meridian, Spire Golgotha
  32. 32
    Devil in the Spires — Meridian, Hab Spire Legis
  33. 33
    Snake in the Grass — Calderis, Siwal Ruins
  34. 34
    Stolen Armor — Typhon, Green Tooth Gorge
  35. 35
    Xeno Incursion — Typhon, Mount Siccaris
  36. 36
    Tyrant of War — Meridian, Spire Golgotha
  37. 37
    Fearful Evolution — Meridian, Hab Spire Legis
  38. 38
    Tyrant Alert — Typhon, Mount Siccaris
  39. 39
    Greenskin Assassin — Calderis, Tangier High Pass
  40. 40
    Master of the Hive — Calderis, Argus Settlement
  41. 41
    Monstrous Might — Typhon, Mount Siccaris
  42. 42
    Fury of the Hive Mind — Meridian, Spire Golgotha
  43. 43
    Warlock of the Eldar — Typhon, Hab Spire Legis
  44. 44
    Hive Infestation — Typhon, Green Tooth Gorge
  45. 45
    Unstoppable Fury — Calderis, Siwal Ruins
  46. 46
    Vanguard of the Hive — Meridian, Hab Spire Legis

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