# IRON NEST Field Manual

> Unofficial field manual for IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator, a dieselpunk artillery simulation game. Released August 6, 2026 on Steam. Build 1.0.

## Getting Started
- [Guide](https://ironnest.org/guide/): Recommended learning order
- [Tutorial](https://ironnest.org/tutorial/): First shell workflow
- [Tactical Map](https://ironnest.org/tactical-map/): 20 x 10 grid, bearings, triangulation

## Status & Release
- [Release Date](https://ironnest.org/release-date/)
- [Price](https://ironnest.org/price/): Date-stamped price notes checked 2026-08-08
- [Demo](https://ironnest.org/demo/)
- [Roadmap](https://ironnest.org/roadmap/)

## Combat Systems
- [Shells](https://ironnest.org/shells/): HE, HCHE, AP, STAR, Smoke, Phosgene, Tear Gas
- [Counter Battery](https://ironnest.org/counter-battery/): Timer mechanics and mitigation notes
- [Target Identification](https://ironnest.org/target-identification/)
- [Requisition Console](https://ironnest.org/requisition-console/)

## Missions
- [Mission 2](https://ironnest.org/missions/mission-2/)
- [Mission 3 Spotter Position](https://ironnest.org/missions/mission-3-spotter-position/)
- [Illumination](https://ironnest.org/missions/illumination/)

## Multiplayer & Community
- [Multiplayer](https://ironnest.org/multiplayer/)
- [Medals](https://ironnest.org/medals/)
- [Mods](https://ironnest.org/mods/)

## Site Trust
- [About](https://ironnest.org/about/): Editorial identity and source policy
- [Contact](https://ironnest.org/contact/): Correction and feedback expectations
- [Privacy](https://ironnest.org/privacy/): Analytics and static-site privacy notes
- [Terms](https://ironnest.org/terms/): Unofficial status, external links, and disclaimer

## Official Sources
- [Steam Store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2950790/IRON_NEST_Heavy_Turret_Simulator/)
- [Developer FAQ](https://steamcommunity.com/app/2950790/discussions/0/604170759802194525/)