Bellum Æternum v1.1.0 is here! This update refines the faction structure for future updates, brings a brand-new defense structure, and improves campaign missions.
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New Content
Repair Crane Added to Tech Tree
Both Allied and Soviet factions now have access to a new defense structure: the Repair Crane. It can be built after constructing a Barracks and a Radar. The Repair Crane automatically repairs nearby friendly vehicles, keeping your armored forces battle-ready.
Updated Content
Faction Structure
The faction structure has been reorganized in preparation for future updates.
Campaign Adjustments
Campaign missions have been fully adapted to the new faction structure and improved:
- Soviet Prologue: optimized triggers and hint text
- Soviet Mission 01: Allied forces will now sell all their buildings if they have no War Factory
- Allied Campaign Prologue: completely remastered
New Armor-Penetration Mechanics
The following vehicles now participate in the armor-penetration system:
Note: Shells participating in AP means there is a chance they will fail to penetrate when attacking an AP-participating target. Armor participating in AP means there is a chance the vehicle will not be penetrated when hit by an AP-participating shell.
| Faction | Vehicle | Buildable | Shell AP | Armor AP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied | Sherman Tank | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Allied | Patton Tank | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Allied | Grizzly Tank | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Allied | Grizzly Tank (Arctic) | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Allied | Centurion Tank | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Allied | Radiation Tank | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Allied | Battle Fortress | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Soviet | Rhino Tank (Prototype) | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Soviet | Rhino Tank | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Soviet | War Miner | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Soviet | Tesla Tank | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Soviet | Apocalypse Tank | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Other Changes
- Added snow variants for several terrain decorations
- Added several neutral buildings and overlays
- Replaced Power Release icon
- Added terrain adaptation
Balance Adjustments
- Emergency Power charge time set to 2 minutes; Power Release discharge duration also set to 1 minute
- IFV repair speed reduced
Bug Fixes
- Fixed Cherenkov Cannon not consuming power
- Fixed several issues with language packs
- Fixed Steam Locomotive having no sound