

Partnering with private firms, the UCN moved to establish human colonies in Alpha Centauri, a system occupied by two planets: Vekta, a rich Earth-like world (named after the CEO of the mining conglomerate Helghan, Philip Vekta), and Helghan, a barren wasteland named after the same company. After nuclear war rendered much of the Earth uninhabitable in 2055, world governments formed an international order known as the United Colonial Nations. Killzone is set in an era of space colonization set in the year 2357. Can you survive the Helghast assault and halt the march towards all-out war, or will you be just another faceless casualty in unmarked grave?" ―Game description As a skilled member of an ISA squad, you find yourself in the middle of the desperate conflict. The peaceful colony of Vekta becomes the first victim of Helghan's retribution, quickly falling under enemy control in a bloody blitzkrieg that leaves thousands dead or injured. The ruthless, militaristic Helghast secede from the ISA, conspiring to wage war against them. Those that survive become stronger, and develop a burning hatred for the alliance that sent them to the accursed planet in the first place. On the planet Helghan, colonists find themselves warped by the poisonous atmosphere. But behind the smiling façade of galactic growth, unrest is growing. New colonies are formed under the Earth-loyal banner of the Interplanetary Strategic Alliance.

The story is seen through the perspective of Lucas Kellan, an agent of the elite ISA special forces branch known as the Shadow Marshals." In the near future, mankind takes to the stars and begins a halcyon period of planetary colonization. The Helghast are fighting for their right to exist, while the Vektans are fighting for survival, leading to a "Cold War" between Vektans and Helghast. The Vektan and Helghast factions are living in a city which is divided by a large security wall. The Interplanetary Strategic Alliance (ISA) allows Helghast refugees to resettle on planet Vekta. Life on the Helghast home planet Helghan has been left in ruins however, the war still goes on. Killzone: Shadow Fall is set 30 years after the events of Killzone 3. The world is a very different place two rival factions known as the Helghast and the Vektans live side by side in a futuristic city, divided by a vast wall.įrom responding to bold attacks, to quiet infiltrations or all out combat, you will be required to adapt and think on your feet as you have to face a variety of escalating events that could destroy your home world. The game is set in a near future, thirty years after the events of Killzone 3.
