Green Earth

A sovereign nation whose false flag misunderstanding draws it into an existing war, escalating the conflict.

Green Earth is one of four major nations within the fictional continent where the events of Advance Wars unfold. While initially portrayed as a peaceful neighbor to Orange Star and Blue Moon, it quickly becomes central to the game's escalating conflict. The nation's Commanding Officer, Eagle, plays a pivotal role when he accuses Orange Star of attacking Green Earth based on a staged Black Hole attack that makes it appear as if Orange Star is the aggressor—a false flag operation. This accusation draws Green Earth into the existing war between Orange Star and Blue Moon, turning a two-way conflict into a three-way war. Meanwhile, Kanbei of Yellow Comet declares war on Orange Star separately, believing that Orange Star attacked Yellow Comet itself, not because of the Green Earth misunderstanding. The combination of these separate triggers escalates the regional dispute into a global crisis.

Quick Facts

Subject type

Nation

Major factions

Orange Star
Blue Moon
Yellow Comet
Green Earth

First appearance

Advance Wars (Original Game)

Lore & Background

Green Earth's involvement begins when its CO, Eagle, accuses Orange Star of attacking Green Earth based on a staged Black Hole attack that makes it appear as if Orange Star is the aggressor—a false flag operation. Kanbei of Yellow Comet declares war on Orange Star separately, believing that Orange Star attacked Yellow Comet itself following the mission 'Kanbei Arrives!?', not as a direct result of the Green Earth false flag. The narrative reveals that Green Earth is a sovereign nation with mobilized forces defending its own territory against perceived aggression. Eagle's accusation forces the Orange Star Army, led by Nell and the player-advised Andy, to defend their honor while fighting on multiple fronts. Later in the campaign, after defeating Blue Moon troops who had invaded Orange Star, the Orange Star Army pushes into Green Earth territory. There, they confront Eagle and his forces. The story highlights how diplomatic misunderstandings can spiral into total war, as Green Earth's leadership assumes an invasion threat where none was intended by their neighbors.

Reader's Guide

Players encounter Green Earth early in the campaign following the tutorial. To progress, they must defeat Eagle's army while managing accusations of aggression. The game offers branching paths here: choosing to advise Max or Sami leads to different missions with unique maps and dialogue options. Victory against Green Earth is necessary to advance the story toward confronting Yellow Comet. Key tactics involve utilizing terrain like mountains for infantry vision expansion and managing fuel supplies, as ground units cannot move if they run out. The campaign mode ranks players from #100 to #1 based on performance metrics: speed (days taken), power (enemy units defeated), and technique (survival percentage). Multiplayer modes allow testing strategies against human opponents using Link or Versus setups. Success depends on leveraging CO Powers, such as Nell's Critical Strike bonus, to overcome Green Earth's defenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who leads Green Earth?

Eagle commands the nation's forces as its primary officer throughout the conflict. His decisions drive Green Earth’s initial aggression toward Orange Star during the early war chapters.

Why did Green Earth start fighting?

A Black Hole impostor attack on their border created a false narrative of Orange Star aggression. This deception forced Eagle to declare war, turning a regional dispute into a global conflict.

How does Green Earth’s conflict resolve?

Once the truth about Black Hole emerges, Green Earth aligns with Orange Star and Blue Moon. Together they unite to defeat the true enemy threatening all four major factions.

Is Green Earth still sovereign at the end?

The nation retains its independence once Black Hole is defeated and peace returns to the continent. All four major factions, including Green Earth, survive as sovereign states after the conflict concludes.