Steel Battalion Cheats

Steel Battalion cheat codes, tricks, hints, and walk throughs.

Invincibility

Clear the 2082 campaign after logging 200 or more hours (check pilot records - this is the aggregate Op Time). Go to the Controller Settings and enter the Controller Function Verification screen and enter the following buttons. The gear shifter should be in N, the flip switches should be in the Off positions, and the radio tuner should be pointing in the 9 o'clock position (cardinal left). Both large joysticks and the hat switch (SIGHT CHANGE) should be in neutral position. Each button entry should follow the previous entry within 10 seconds (preferably less).

NOTE: This cheat is verified on the Japanese version of the game; it also does not protect players from drowning or being killed by non-VT sources of damage (like tanks or traps). Secondary damage effects such as shutdown from railgun hits and other EMP damage are also not covered.

On the left console, shift the gear from R N 1 2 3 4 5 and back to N (start gear at N), then flip the toggle switches from its OFF position to ON then OFF in the following order:

FILT CONTROL SYSTEM

OXYGEN SUPPLY SYSTEM

FUEL FLOW RATE

BUFFER MATERIAL

VT LOCATION MEASUREMENT

On the left console, move the sight change stick (the hat switch) UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT and from that position (RIGHT) do one complete rotation. Afterwards, move the left joystick (the big stick) LEFT, RIGHT, then let it center.

Onthe center console, press each communication button in order from left to right then press F1, TANK DETACH, F.S.S., F2, OVERRIDE, MAINPULATOR, F3, NIGHTSCOPE, LINE COLOUR CHANGE, WASHING, EXTINGUISHER, CHAFF, MAIN, SUB, MAGAZINE CHANGE.

On the center console, spin the tuner dial clockwise from 9 o'clock position until it goes through each click (click through 12 o'clock, 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock back to 9 o'clock position).

On the right console, press EJECT, COCKPIT HATCH, IGNITION, START, OPEN/CLOSE, MAP ZOOM, MODE SELECT, SUBMONITOR MODE SELECT, MAIN HUD ZOOM IN (labelled as IN), MAIN HUD ZOOM OUT (labelled as OUT).

On the right joystick (the big stick) press MAIN WEAPON, LOCK ON, SUBWEAPON (the trigger), and proceed to move the right joystick (from a neutral position) UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT and from the last position be rotated one full rotation.

On the foot unit, press and release the LEFT PEDAL (dodge), MIDDLE PEDAL (brake), RIGHT PEDAL (accelerate).

The LEDs should light up briefly if entered correctly.

Unlock All VTs in Free Mission Mode

On the title screen, use the tuner and point it at these numbers at one second intervals between your choices:

Entered correctly, the game will sound off. The tuner should be looked at as a 12-hour clockface with 0 in the 9 o'clock position, the 4 in the 12 o'clock position, and the 8 in the 3 o'clock position.

Unlock Black And White Graphics

Give Tekki an old fashioned look by finishing Mission 23 on Veteran or higher difficulty. Press START + NIGHTSCOPE while the mission is loading to enable switching between colour and black and white.

Unlock Full Screen Mode

Earn 550000 Command Points to unlock Full Screen Mode. Press IGNITION + START while playing.

Unlock Infinite Fuel And Ammo

Accrue 100 hours of play time and complete the 2080 Campaign once more. During the loading screen, press START + MAGAZINE CHANGE to unlock infinite fuel and ammo (bye-bye Wagonmaster!).

Unlock No Weight Limit Mode

Play mission 6 on Normal or higher difficulty in campaign or free mission mode. Fight to the Jaralaac base. Although you cannot enter the base yet (that's mission 7) you can "rescue" a friendly trooper past the base's doors.

The base entrance constantly spawns Jaralaac-Cs and Ns, and coupled with the fact that the friendly trooper is about the size of an ant (compared to your VT) you may have one hell of a time trying to find and grab the trooper using the manipulator arm.

NOTE: Do not press manipulator or switch to another sub-weapon; the soldier needs to be held in the manipulator arm to unlock the cheat.

Finish the mission by fleeing back to the mission's starting area. During a campaign or free mission stage, press START + MAIN WEAPON CYCLE during the screen that displays the call bands for Argus, Wagonmaster, and Oscar or X-Ray platoons; if done correctly, the message "WEP ALL" will appear in the upper right hand corner.

Unlock Searchlight

For an alternate method of looking around during night missions, play Mission 20 on Normal (or harder difficulty) in campaign or free mission mode. A tan-shirt soldier will be randomly placed on one of the black iron truss watchtowers. Use the manipulator arm to seize and hold him and finish the mission to unlock the searchlight.

NOTE: Do not press manipulator arm or switch to a sub-weapon or the cheat will not be unlocked. The soldier needs to be held in the manipulator to count.

You may find it easier to kill two of the three enemy VTs on the map before searching watchtowers. Also, if you have access to the Juggernaut or Quasar, the 430 SB cannon can destroy empty watchtowers with a few shots in order to mark which towers you've searched before. During night missions (i.e., mission 7 or 17) the F2 button can utilise the searchlight, which may or may not help some pilots.

Unlock The Juggernaut VT

Earn 800000 Command Points and the Juggernaut will be available (Colonel rank). The Juggernaut is the same as the Quasar in most respects, but has a larger weight limit.

Unlock The Quasar VT

This can be done on Mission 7 or 17 in Campaign Mode. On the second and third levels of the Jaralaac base, there are four small rooms each guarded by a single Jaralaac VT. Defeat each Jaralaac VT and use your manipulator arm to open the box-like "VT coffins" in each room.

The Quasar is randomly hidden in one of those four "VT coffins". When you find the Quasar, Argus will contact you about it. Finish the mission to unlock the Quasar for Campaign and Free modes. Note: you will still need to earn enough "rank points" (command points) to be able to purchase the Quasar for Campaign mode.

Unlock The Rapier VT

Earn 10 medals and the Rapier Light VT will be available.

Unlock VT Jumping

Finish Mission 23 on Magnum Force or higher difficulty. Press START + F3 while playing to make your VT jump (without using hydraulics). Done repeatedly, this jump can allow your VT to ascend to great heights.

Unlockable: Video Viewer

Complete Hai Shi Dao 2082 missions in Campaign Mode on Normal difficulty.

Unlockable: Voice Selection

Complete Mission 23 on Veteran difficulty.

Pause Trick

To pause the game, disconnect the controller from the port. When you gotta go, you gotta go, even if you are piloting a tank with legs.

Unlock Desperado Mode

Clear Mission 23 on Veteran difficulity to unlock Desperado Mode.

Unlock No Fall Mode

Beat the game in "Desperado Mode". During gameplay, press the HATCH and START buttons and your VT will never fall down.