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IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator

Counter-Battery Survival

How counter-battery pressure works and what to do once enemy artillery starts ranging Iron Nest.

What starts it

Counter-battery pressure appears in missions where enemy artillery starts ranging Iron Nest after combat begins. In the demo, Counter-Battery, Counter Battery Challenge are the missions where you should plan the next shot before the first impact.

Survival checklist

  • Prepare a follow-up shot before the first impact when possible.
  • Prioritize Enemy Field Artillery and Enemy Fire Direction Center targets over ordinary infantry when the timer is active.
  • Use Emergency Move as a pressure release, not as routine movement.
  • Watch for timer extensions tied to artillery progress, but do not build the route around farming time. Removing the guns is still the safest answer.

Mission timer data

MissionPlayer-facing timer behavior
Counter-BatteryCounter-battery timer: Starts at 5:00 when triggered. Counter-battery time extension: Can add 100 seconds from mission progress.
Counter Battery ChallengeCounter-battery timer: Starts at 10:00 when triggered. Counter-battery time extension: Can add 30 seconds from mission progress.