Helldivers 2 Guide to Sectors & Mega-Cities

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As experienced Helldivers, we often focus on the galactic front, but understanding our home planet is key to knowing what we're fighting for. This guide breaks down the seven Sectors of Super Earth, their Mega Cities, and their practical significance to players, based on in-game lore and common community discussion.

What are Super Earth's Sectors?

Following the Last Great War, Super Earth was organized into seven distinct Sectors. These are administrative and geographical zones built upon the ruins of ancient Earth's continents. In general, the game's lore uses these Sectors as the backdrop for major narrative events, like the Illuminate invasion of 2185. For players, these Sectors are primarily referenced in dispatches from Super Earth High Command, providing context for why we defend certain planets or why specific resources are needed. Most players see the Sectors as the "home front" that our actions in the galaxy ultimately protect.

Sector 1: The Arid Refuge

Formerly known as Oceania, Sector 1 is mostly desert and tropical islands. It's home to Port Mercy (Mega City 1), a city known for being a long-term safe haven for citizens. During the Illuminate war, it fell on May 28th, becoming an enemy stronghold. From a gameplay perspective, missions that reference securing refugee supplies or destabilizing enemy-held urban centers often have narrative links to cities like Port Mercy.

Sector 2: Home of the Great Wall

Comprising ancient Asian territories, Sector 2 features mountains, forests, and deserts. Its key landmarks are the Great Wall of Democracy and Equality-on-Sea (Mega City 2). This Mega City withstood the entire Illuminate siege, outlasting all others except the capital. For Helldivers, this Sector symbolizes resilient defense, and its survival is a frequent point of pride in in-game communications.

Sector 3: The Frozen Capital Sector

This cold, mountainous Sector, built on old Russia and Scandinavia, is the most important. It houses Prosperity City, the capital of Super Earth and seat of the Democratic Council. Its fall would mean the end of Managed Democracy. The Emergency Seed Vault is also located here. In practice, when High Command's alerts are at their most urgent, the defense of Prosperity City is always the implied priority.

Sector 4: The Administrative Heart

Once Europe, Sector 4 is highly urbanized. It is home to Administrative Center O2, or AdminCen (Mega City 4), the center of federal bureaucracy. It was destroyed during the Illuminate invasion. The gameplay link here is clear: the loss of AdminCen is often cited as the reason for logistical delays or procedural simplifications in our mission directives, a narrative excuse for gameplay changes.

Sector 5: The Commercial Hub

Covering old Arabia and India, Sector 5 is largely hot desert. It houses Eagleopolis (Mega City 5), the "Great Heart of Commerce" known for its malls and entertainment, which were destroyed in 2185. This Sector's fate is why requisition efforts often emphasize rebuilding civilian infrastructure. It's also a cautionary tale; some players misguidedly look for shortcuts to acquire in-game resources like Medals, with a small minority even searching to buy helldivers 2 medals online, though this is against the game's terms of service and a risky practice that most veterans advise strongly against.

Sector 6: The Monument to Perseverance

Formerly Latin America, Sector 6 holds one of the last rainforests. Its Mega City, Remembrance, was built as a monument to human endurance. Its fall during the invasion triggered "Super Defense Protocol Sapphire," converting rainforests into airstrips. The city was later rebuilt and renamed Gun by democratic vote. This Sector highlights how player-led Major Orders can permanently alter the game's narrative landscape.

Sector 7: The Birthplace of Freedom

Based on the old United States, Sector 7 is seen as the birthplace of Super Earth's core ideals. It contains Superstone National Park (destroyed in the war) and York Supreme (Mega City 7), which also fell on May 28th, 2185. Its reconstruction was a massive undertaking, requiring resources stripped from planets like Andar Prime—a direct example of how our off-world campaigns supply the home front. It was later renamed New York Supreme.

Oceans and Poles
The lore states the northern hemisphere remains partially uninhabitable, and the oceans and poles are generally not detailed as Sectors. They serve as environmental buffers and historical reminders of the Last Great War's devastation.

Why Does This Matter to Players?

For most Helldivers, this lore provides context. When a Major Order demands we secure a planet for "construction materials," it's often directly linked to rebuilding a Sector like York Supreme. The fall and defense of these cities explain the shifting urgency in High Command's broadcasts. Understanding the Sectors makes the war feel less abstract; you're not just fighting for "Super Earth," but for the specific factories, cities, and people that comprise it. The narrative is designed so that our victories and losses on the front lines have tangible consequences for these seven key regions.