| “ | A heavily reinforced Automaton convoy is expected to cross through this region. Intercept and destroy the convoy before it leaves the mission area. | „ |
| ~ Mission Briefing |
The Factory Strider Convoy is an Optional Objective where 
Helldivers are tasked with eliminating an 
Automaton convoy as it traverses through the mission area. To complete the Objective, the Helldivers must destroy all 5 of the Factory Striders before they leave the map.
The convoy consists of five Factory Striders, usually four with Cannon Turrets and one with a Stratagem Scrambler (note that while this looks like a downsized Stratagem Jammer, it actually functions much like the 
Illuminate's Cognitive Disruptor). The convoy will follow a pre-designated route and will not stop when engaged, continuing their march until they are either destroyed or leave the map, which is considered an automatic failure - even if there is only one Factory Strider left. Upon detecting the presence of a Helldiver, the Convoy will emit multiple signal flares to call forth Bot Drops. Within several seconds, Dropships will be dispatched to the nearest Helldiver.
Tactics
- Bringing powerful Anti-tank weaponry is highly recommended when dealing with the Convoy:
- Bringing anti-tank rocket launchers such as the EAT-17 Expendable Anti-Tank or LAS-99 Quasar Cannon are highly recommended. However, both the GR-8 Recoilless Rifle and the FAF-14 Spear are extremely effective in this objective.
- The E/AT-12 Anti-Tank Emplacement is perhaps the most effective in clearing the Factory Striders' cannon turrets, although make sure to attack ahead of the Convoy to avoid wasting your emplacement or your life.
- Using powerful Orbital Stratagems such as Orbital Walking Barrage or Orbital Laser can help clear the Factory Striders and the Devastators they summon.
- The MS-11 Solo Silo is capable of destroy one of the Factory Striders with a single direct hit. It is wise to first target the Stratagem Scrambler Factory Strider to avoid inconvenience with inputting your Stratagems.
- If one is daring enough to face the Convoy, strap yourself with the B-100 Portable Hellbomb to commit a devastating nuke that can instantly kill a Factory Strider close enough with its blast radius.
- Because the objective will fail if the Convoy managed to reach its destination, one must prioritize completing this if they wanted to complete all Side Objectives.
- Sentries such as the Rocket Sentry and Autocannon Sentry will help quell the reinforcements summoned by the Convoy as well as provide extra damage against the Convoy.
- The FX-12 Shield Generator Relay provides excellent protection against the Convoy's attacks. This lets you use your Stratagems safely assuming that the Shield Generator is still ongoing.
Trivia
- If this objective occurs on a
Cyborg-occupied planet, the convoys will be replaced by Vox Engines instead.
