Against the Storm | Mission 31 Episode 3 | Heart Upgrade, Geyser Pumps & Amber (No Commentary)

Mission 31 continues as the settlement leans deeper into infrastructure building and resolve management. The Brickyard becomes the foundation of this phase, securing both brick production and steady crystallized dew—an essential resource for pipe construction, advanced buildings, and efficient geyser exploitation later in the cycle.

Rebellious Spirit is chosen as the next cornerstone, tilting the settlement toward a resolve-focused strategy. This cornerstone’s effect weaves naturally into the chapter’s theme of strengthening morale and stability as conditions escalate. With this advantage in place, the Hearth is upgraded to its next tier, improving global productivity and resolve thresholds. Higher-tier Hearths often determine whether settlements can withstand endgame storm cycles, making this upgrade a significant milestone in Mission 31.

Amber becomes a strategic lifeline again. The Old trader’s visit provides a chance to secure 17 amber, which is converted directly into increased stone production. This accelerates road construction, building reinforcement, and access across the map. Stone becomes particularly valuable in long missions where mobility and infrastructure dictate overall progression speed.

A Distillery is selected, offering additional production flexibility for specialized goods. Around the same time, geyser pumps are constructed, marking a shift into advanced resource extraction. Geysers form the backbone of high-tier production chains—fuel, crystallized dew, and infused materials often rely on geyser outputs. This step reinforces the settlement’s capacity to sustain complex manufacturing without collapsing under resource shortages.

To prepare for the next Hearth upgrade, a Guild House is chosen as the required service building. The Guild House’s global bonuses to trade and resolve deepen the settlement’s economic and emotional stability, supporting both long-term planning and short-term crisis absorption.

By the end of the episode, the settlement stands only two reputation bars away from victory. Mission 31’s third chapter becomes a study in late-game refinement—securing infrastructure, stabilizing resolve, expanding higher-tier production, and pushing toward the final breakthrough.