Green Earth

Lore & Background

Green Earth's involvement begins when its CO, Eagle, accuses Orange Star of attacking Green Earth based on a staged Black Hole attack that makes it appear as if Orange Star is the aggressor—a false flag operation. This accusation draws Green Earth into the existing war between Orange Star and Blue Moon, turning a two-way conflict into a three-way war. Kanbei of Yellow Comet declares war on Orange Star separately, believing that Orange Star attacked Yellow Comet itself following the mission 'Kanbei Arrives!?', not as a direct result of the Green Earth false flag. The narrative reveals that Green Earth is a sovereign nation with mobilized forces defending its own territory against perceived aggression. Eagle's accusation forces the Orange Star Army, led by Nell and the player-advised Andy, to defend their honor while fighting on multiple fronts. Later in the campaign, after defeating Blue Moon troops who had invaded Orange Star, the Orange Star Army pushes into Green Earth territory. There, they confront Eagle and his forces. The story highlights how diplomatic misunderstandings can spiral into total war, as Green Earth's leadership assumes an invasion threat where none was intended by their neighbors.

In Their Own Story

The conflict with Green Earth escalates after Andy is falsely accused of treachery by Eagle. Following the defeat of Blue Moon invaders in Orange Star, the army turns to clear their name by engaging Green Earth forces. During these battles, the player can choose between COs Max or Sami, leading to branching mission paths where maps and dialogue differ based on who is advised. These splits eventually converge back into the main storyline. The narrative reveals that Blue Moon COs Olaf and Grit were once part of the Orange Star Army before switching sides. As the war spreads, Yellow Comet's leader Kanbei also assumes a threat from the passing Orange Star forces, declaring battle against them. Green Earth thus becomes a key theater where the player must prove innocence through combat, navigating tactical challenges that test the limits of unit strength and terrain advantage.

Reader's Guide

Players encounter Green Earth early in the campaign following the tutorial. To progress, they must defeat Eagle's army while managing accusations of aggression. The game offers branching paths here: choosing to advise Max or Sami leads to different missions with unique maps and dialogue options. Victory against Green Earth is necessary to advance the story toward confronting Yellow Comet. Key tactics involve utilizing terrain like mountains for infantry vision expansion and managing fuel supplies, as ground units cannot move if they run out. The campaign mode ranks players from #100 to #1 based on performance metrics: speed (days taken), power (enemy units defeated), and technique (survival percentage). Multiplayer modes allow testing strategies against human opponents using Link or Versus setups. Success depends on leveraging CO Powers, such as Nell's Critical Strike bonus, to overcome Green Earth's defenses.

Did You Know?

• Green Earth's CO Eagle accuses Orange Star of attacking based on a staged Black Hole attack, drawing Green Earth into the existing war between Orange Star and Blue Moon.
• Advance Wars was released in Japan in April 2001, prior to the September 11 attacks, so it was not delayed there; delays were primarily associated with North American or European releases.
• Kanbei of Yellow Comet declares war on Orange Star because he believes Orange Star attacked Yellow Comet itself, not as a direct result of the Green Earth false flag.
• Mission paths split based on whether the player chooses to save Max or Sami in the mission after 'Kanbei Arrives!?', not based on advising them; the split alters which missions are played entirely, not just maps and dial
• Units like infantry can expand vision when positioned in mountains, a tactic crucial for navigating Green Earth's fog of war.