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Factions Guides Index

Browse the factions topic index. Choose a specific question for its guide, sources, and related pages.

Three factions fight for the solar system, each with its own units and philosophy: the UEF lean on mass, infantry and combined arms; the PHC field expensive elite walkers and commanders; the Substrate are Haalee's machine children. Only the UEF lead the single-player campaign, while all three are playable in skirmish and multiplayer.

Faction guides

Compare Ashes of the Singularity II Factions: UEF vs PHC

Compare the Ashes of the Singularity II factions — UEF, PHC and Substrate — and pick the one that matches your playstyle before the November 10 launch.

PHC Guide: Quanta & Commanders

This Ashes of the Singularity II PHC guide explains the faction's tech research, quanta spending, unit roster, and commander choices so you can play it well.

Substrate Guide: How to Play

This Ashes of the Singularity II Substrate guide explains the faction's shield-and-swarm doctrine, its units, and how to win a skirmish as Haalee's machines.

UEF Guide: Start Framework

This Ashes of the Singularity II UEF guide gives an opening build, army reinforcement habit, tech tree picks and attrition strategy for the human faction.