

However, diplomatic relations between Green Earth and Yellow Comet fall apart as they claim to have been attacked. Orange Star is fending off an invasion launched by its neighbour to the east, Blue Moon. Sami becomes available to play in campaign mode later, but Andy, Nell and Hachi are not. She has a tag affinity with Jake and Nell.īoth of them are playable in the campaign mode from the start, and Max joins them early on. Her units recover more quickly on her properties, and her Super Power lets her drop three rockets on the enemy forces.

Rachel: The diligent and high-spirited Rachel is Nell's younger sister, and the commander-in-chief of the Allied Nations' efforts in Omega Land. He has a tag affinity with Rachel, Max and Jess. His characterisation differs in the Western translations which have him as a relaxed, slang-speaking young man, whereas his Eastern translation depicts a more serious commander. Jake: Jake's a plains expert, whose units are stronger over plain terrain. Orange Star gains two new COs in Dual Strike: He has no weaknesses, his units are 10% cheaper to buy, and his powers make them even cheaper while his super CO power lets him purchase units at cities like they were bases.Īdvance Wars: Dual Strike Hachi: A veteran commander who prefers now to sell items to the player and chat about tidbits when he's visited. After completing the Hard Campaign, a new CO is unlocked for use in versus mode: They are all playable in the campaign mode, except for Nell. Her units are luckier and have a chance to strike for more damage than usual.Īll of these COs return in Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising and Advance Wars: Dual Strike.Īdvance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising Īll of the Orange Star COs from Advance Wars return in Advance Wars 2, with Super CO powers and slight balance adjustments. Nell herself is never playable in the campaign mode, but after the player unlocks everything else in the game she can then be purchased from Hachi's shop as a playable CO in versus mode.

Nell: Born under a lucky star, Nell is the commander-in-chief who guides the player through the tutorial and the campaign. Her infantry units are stronger and capture properties quicker, though her direct vehicles are weaker than those of other COs. Sami: Sami is a cool, dutiful and proud commando, eager to prove herself to her superiors. His indirect units are weak, but his direct units are the best in the game. Max: Max is a cocky yet caring musclehead who acts like a big brother to Andy, and has an old friendship with Nell and Grit. He is average with all units, and his CO power repairs his units. COs Advance Wars Īndy: Andy is a young, happy-go-lucky new CO, and the first CO the player gets to use in the campaign mode.
