The BushWhackers are an elite, independent faction of Helldivers hailing exclusively from Australian-settled colonies on the planet Iridica. Most members trace their roots to Malevolon Creek, a notorious settlement known for its harsh living conditions and bloody skirmishes. These soldiers bear the scars of their battles—many are amputees who rely on advanced prosthetics and the resilient SA-25 Steel Trooper armor to stay combat-ready. Their identity is deeply tied to their past, with every member embodying the rugged, no-nonsense resilience of Iridica’s settlers.

Operating close to Automaton territory, the BushWhackers utilize two starkly contrasting tactics in battle. Their primary approach is a refined form of guerrilla warfare inspired by the Vietnamese tactics of the Vietnam War—stealthy, strategic, and devastatingly effective. On the opposite end of the spectrum, they employ a bold and chaotic shock tactic, charging headlong into the enemy following an Eagle Cluster Bombing Run. This reckless charge, paired with aggressive profanity and taunts like, “I’ll fing skin you alien cs,” is designed to demoralize and terrify their foes. While they remain steadfast allies of Super Earth, the Ministry of Truth has noted their governance leans less democratic, a reflection of their unique culture and wartime pragmatism.