It's an all too familiar "POV" for any seasoned Helldiver: you glance at your stratagems panel, only to see it completely empty. Then, the comms crackle, "Pelican-1 inbound for extraction in T-minus two minutes!" Suddenly, that frantic dash to the extraction zone becomes a desperate fight for survival, made even harder by the lack of your trusty aerial support. I've been in this exact situation more times than I can count, and believe me, it feels like the universe is testing your resolve. But fear not, fellow Helldiver! I've picked up a few crucial strategies that can turn what seems like certain defeat into a glorious victory for Super Earth. First things first: don't panic. Easier said than done, I know, especially when a Charger is barreling down on you. Your primary goal shifts from eliminating every enemy to simply surviving until the Pelican lands. This means prioritizing movement and evasion above all else. Sprint, dive, and break line of sight as much as possible. Use environmental obstacles like rocks, hills, and even destroyed structures to your advantage. These aren't just scenic backdrops; they're your temporary shields and escape routes. Since being "out of stratagems" is your current reality, your personal weapons become your best friends. Focus on precision. Hitting weak spots becomes absolutely critical – don't just spray and pray. Conserve your ammo by only engaging threats that directly impede your path to extraction or pose an immediate danger. For larger armored targets, if you can't bypass them, aim for exposed areas or try to lure them into environmental hazards. Don't underestimate your secondary weapon or even your trusty melee attack for dealing with smaller, swarming enemies like Hunters or Scavengers when you're truly desperate. A well-timed punch can stagger them just enough to give you precious seconds to reload or escape. Another key "strategy" is knowing your enemies' movements. Bugs tend to swarm, while Bots often advance in formation. Use their predictable patterns against them. If you're heading towards the extraction point and a horde of enemies is blocking the way, sometimes the best move is to flank wide, even if it adds a few seconds to your journey. Those "two minutes before extraction" are a countdown, but they're also a critical window to employ tactical maneuvering. If you're playing with a squad and you're the one "out of stratagems," communicate! Let your teammates know your status. Even without your own support, you can still draw enemy aggro, kite dangerous foes away from objective points or your reviving teammates, or provide covering fire with your primary weapon. A good team can compensate for one member's temporary disadvantage. I remember one mission where I was completely dry, but by constantly drawing the attention of a couple of Hulks, my teammate was able to call in the extraction and cover me as I sprinted for the ramp. It was pure chaos, but we made it! The final seconds before the Pelican descends can feel like an eternity. Stay vigilant, keep moving, and most importantly, remember that every Helldiver is expendable, but the mission is not. Fight for every inch, make every shot count, and never, ever lose faith in the glorious cause of Super Earth. You might just surprise yourself with what you can achieve when your back is against the wall and all your stratagems are on cooldown. Good luck out there, Helldiver!