Independent field manual · Updated Aug 9, 2026
Plot. Calculate. Load. Fire.
A source-labelled guide to IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator—built for the questions that stop a mission, not for generic wiki filler.
Field procedure 01
Start with the job in front of you
Each page has one clear task, a version date, and an evidence boundary.
Beginner Guide: First Shot to Impact
Follow the complete IRON NEST beginner workflow from High Command and map plotting to ammunition, charge selection, elevation, firing, and corrections.
Open field note →Fire ControlMap and Triangulation Guide
Learn IRON NEST map triangulation with two bearings, bearing plus distance, and two-distance intersections, then measure from the Nest to your target.
Open field note →Fire ControlFiring Solution Calculator & Charge Guide
Use the IRON NEST firing solution calculator to estimate elevation from range and charges, record bearing, and follow a version-labelled loading checklist.
Open field note →CampaignMissions: All 15 Missions in Order
Browse all 15 IRON NEST missions in order with their story achievements, all-gold achievements, core mechanics, and links to verified deeper guidance.
Open field note →Field procedure 02
The firing chain, not disconnected tips
Follow one linked workflow from intelligence to impact. Each step hands a verified output to the next.
- ReadSeparate coordinate, bearing, distance, and mission intent.
- PlotTriangulate the target without guessing between candidates.
- SolveRecord range, bearing, charges, shell, and elevation.
- VerifyConfirm direction and loading before committing the shot.
Campaign desk
Missions, outcomes, and performance
Official achievement mappings stay separate from community-tested triggers and conflicted thresholds.
Multiplayer & Co-op Status Guide
Check the current IRON NEST multiplayer status, the officially planned native mode, the separate future co-op game, and the risks of the unofficial mod.
Endings: All Four White Shells Routes
See all four IRON NEST endings and Steam achievements, with community-tested White Shells route categories, spoiler controls, and clear uncertainty labels.
Counter-Battery Mission Guide
Separate official Counter-Battery achievements from Demo-era wave and timer reports, with a cautious plan and a clear build 1.0 verification queue.
Gold Medals Checklist for All Missions
Track all 15 IRON NEST gold medal achievements, filter current community thresholds, and separate stable mission mappings from conflicted or untested data.
Evidence before confidence
Unknown stays unknown
Official-confirmed — first-party product, achievement, FAQ, roadmap, or developer evidence.
Community-tested — useful current observations that still need local reproduction.
Conflicted — competing thresholds or shared-source copies; never silently resolved.