RECOG The First Wave
60 achievements
Ultra Rare×56
Very Rare×4
About RECOG The First Wave's achievements
RECOG The First Wave has 60 Steam achievements, 56 of them ultra-rare — unlocked by under 5% of players. The rarest is "Threatening", earned by just 0.2% of players. Below is the complete achievement list with global rarity and a full achievement difficulty breakdown.
Rarest achievement
0.2%
of players earned "Threatening"
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All RECOG The First Wave achievements
60 achievements
Threatening
You have truly outdone yourself by capping the enemy's maximum threat value. Survive this wave and obtain the award.
Ultra Rare0.2%
Hardcore
Master the art of Industrial development while lava falls. Be awarded for enduring 250 cycles on Hardcore mode in a single game.
Ultra Rare0.2%
Taskmaster
Achieve by having the maximum capacity of Utility drones (25), all on the terrain at once.
Ultra Rare0.2%
Scientific
Unlock each item from the Research and Development Tree for this award.
Ultra Rare0.2%
Into The Void
Not friendly nor enemy can run from an M.M.B.H. missile. As consolation for one of your own, zapped to oblivion, here is your award.
Ultra Rare0.2%
Nuclear
Awarded for your efforts in the time and dedication in creating the most powerful B.O.M.S. missile in the game. Use the Nuke for this achievement.
Ultra Rare0.2%
Into The Deep
How low can you go? Reach down to the farthest depths of the terrain with a Utility drone, and not only be awarded unlimited lava, but this achievement as well.
Ultra Rare0.2%
Manufacturing Machine
You are a Manufacturing machine by building all possible depositories in a single game.
Ultra Rare0.2%
Second Life
This achievement is granted upon the successful creation of a second Mainframe Depository.
Ultra Rare0.2%
Powered Up
Even the lights back on Earth dim when 100000 power is available. Ensure this enormous power supply is connected, and be rewarded.
Ultra Rare0.2%
Everlasting
Wave upon wave, you conquer deep space. No matter how strong the enemy gets, you are always stronger. This achievement goes to enduring 1000 cycles in a single, non-peaceful game.
Ultra Rare0.2%
Destroyed
Unfortunately losing 250 of your own drones does not feel good. Here is an award to make you feel better.
Ultra Rare0.2%
Military Might
One drone, two drones, three drones, four. Five drones, six drones out the depot door. Collect this award upon all six drones active on the battlefield at one time.
Ultra Rare0.2%
Hoarder
Hoarding is an art form, and in an environment where part of the goal is to collect all that you can, this achievement encourages it. Collect at least 1 of every: Oid, Mineral, Element, Binary Agent and Component to be honored with the Hoarder award.
Ultra Rare0.2%
Supervisor
In charge and in control. Master the game's building process, including those locked and those whose pieces are extremely hard to find. Receive this achievement for your efforts in building at least 1 of each construct in a single game.
Ultra Rare0.2%
Dud
Superiority favors firepower among the RECOGs. Stand your ground and push the enemy back with missiles equipped to capable drones. 100 equipped missiles will not only give you a strong offense, but this award as well.
Ultra Rare0.2%
Zen
The dust settles over a mountainous landscape while the gleam of Yetrinium minerials shine back at you. You are at peace knowing there is no threat. You also have not realized playing 250 cycles on peaceful mode in a single game. Here is your reward.
Ultra Rare0.2%
Skilled
Each drone knows its limit and the buttons to push beyond that. Know these buttons as defined by Military Drone Skills and manually use them all in a single game to achieve this reward.
Ultra Rare0.2%
Compactor
The mighty have fallen by the hand of a lonely drone. Not even the Juggernaut can withstand the force of being crushed by a construct. Set traps for the enemy and have them die by allowing the industry to do the work for you to receive this award.
Ultra Rare0.2%
Operations Mastery
Congratulations!! By unlocking every achievement possible, you have successfully mastered the operations of the RECOG project. Carry this award with pride, as you have earned it.
Ultra Rare0.2%
Engineer
Adding mines and turrets to your defensives will ensure a greater success percentage. Kill 100 enemies this way, and it will ensure your reward.
Ultra Rare0.2%
Now You See Me
Fast drones can remove themselves by flying away from dangerous situations; smart drones do it in style. Have the Commander use the Teleport skill 100 times in a single game for this award.
Ultra Rare0.2%
Down With The Ship
As hard as it is to take down a Juggernaut, it may happen, and worse, it may be your own. Do not let the humiliation go unnoticed. Automate the Particle Pulse skill, and win this award if you take that sucker down with you.
Ultra Rare0.2%
Call sign "TURTLE"
Those who dare to utter the word "Turtle" to a Juggernaut will find themselves deep in the abyss. Dubbed by the enemy while observing a Commander constantly teleporting it. Obtain award with a Juggernaut's Mark 1 promotion and surviving the wave.
Ultra Rare0.5%
Mismanagement
Obtain this achievement by the mishaps of lava management. Awarded upon the destruction of the Main Depository by lava.
Ultra Rare0.5%
Thermal Expert
The Thermal expert achievement award, is granted based your expertise in Lava management. Obtained by pumping or draining 100 Lava units in a single game.
Ultra Rare0.5%
The Modulator
Granted to the player who successfully adapts an F-slot: Drone Signature Fitting Module, to any drone type.
Ultra Rare0.5%
Cold Luck
The Thermal fusion device can only guarantee the act of cooling lava, but to cool lava and get the Lyotribillium mineral? Now that is luck! You deserve an award for that find.
Ultra Rare0.5%
Call sign "B-DOWN"
The Scout's relentless targeting strategy always catches the enemy off guard, rightfully earning the call sign B-DOWN: "Bottom's Down". Awarded upon a Mark 1 promotion, and kept for the remainder of the wave.
Ultra Rare0.5%
Call sign "MAMA"
Any enemy, who faces off with a Mark 1 Tank, is known to eventually run home crying to their mama. The call sign "MAMA” is awarded when the Tank retains a Mark 1 promotion at the end of the wave.
Ultra Rare0.5%
Call sign "CHICKPEA"
Upon reaching Mark 1 promotion and holding it at the end of the wave, the Commander awards itself the call sign "Chickpea". Unfortunately, it is to remind scientists that they are merely tiny peas compared to its might, and will find out upon its return.
Ultra Rare0.5%
Industry Boss
Awarded for your determination to building the most advanced industrial complex possible. With 250 constructs built and placed on the map, you have achieved a great understanding for industrial harmony. Protect it well.
Ultra Rare0.5%
Friendly Fire
Friendly fire is not usually a planned strategy, although sacrificing one for the win can provide the advantage. Awarded on the action of a friendly drone taking out another friendly drone.
Ultra Rare0.5%
Modified
You have played the game for hundreds of hours and have memorized the rules for next week's pop quiz. It is your turn now to change them. Show off your skills as recipe master and modify the rules to your liking for this achievement.
Ultra Rare0.5%
Courageous
Have you felt the force of a Mark 1 Warmachine yet? Its capability of unleashing 1000% missile rate of fire may have you shaking in your boots. Courage to face against one and succeed will win the day, and this achievement.
Ultra Rare0.5%
Outwit
This trained intelligence military drone will have you thinking repeatedly, strategies to fight against the army it leads. Outwit its RECOG and kill the Mark 1 Commander for this achievement.
Ultra Rare0.5%
Turtle Crusher
Go ahead; take on a Mark 1 Juggernaut. Can you crush the Turtle and bring home the prize?
Ultra Rare0.5%
Wave Warrior
You know its coming…you have witnessed the enemy's army growing...it's only a matter of time...the Juggernaut has arrived! Can you last the wave defeat the entire army, including the Juggernaut to claim this prize.
Ultra Rare0.5%
Scholar
Obtain a deeper understanding of the RECOGs and the industrial process through the extensive Wiki within the game. Marked by the many "?", view at least 100 different Wiki pages in a single game.
Ultra Rare0.8%
Trembler Royale
The ground shakes as you turn the terrain to dust. Dig out from underneath and have the terrain fall on its own. Do this 100 times in a single game for the reward. Be careful you are not under it when it does fall or you can be crushed.
Ultra Rare0.8%
Wasted
Convince the scientists that they have chosen the wrong person in charge of Mission Control Auxiliary, by causing a game over before the end of the first cycle. For this action, you are awarded the highly coveted Wasted achievement.
Ultra Rare0.8%
Dynamo
Achiever, go-getter, ambitious and all the other words in between to describe the one who enjoys the feeling of being promoted over and over again. Have your drones promoted 100 times in a single game for that great pat on the back and this award.
Ultra Rare0.8%
Bull's Eye
Bull's eye! Achieve bragging rights by out-sniping a sniper. The Mark 1 Scout can sense you, kill you, and disappear without you ever knowing it was there. Get one first and merit this award.
Ultra Rare0.8%
Tank Killer
You have surely earned this achievement if you manage to take out a Mark 1 Tank. Robust, aggressive and fearless, this drone will very likely not make it easy for you to do so.
Ultra Rare0.8%
Bunker
Mastery of defensive manoeuvres prove that you have not only understood the use of structures, but the ability to manipulate lava as a as a form of supplemental defense. Have lava cover available paths while being boxed under structural barriers.
Ultra Rare0.8%
Call sign "DINDY"
Any Defender who survives long enough to earn the Mark 1 promotion, and keep it for the remainder of the wave deserves the call sign DINDY: "Did Not Die Yet".
Ultra Rare1.1%
Destroyer
Obtain this achievement after killing 250 enemies in a single game.
Ultra Rare1.1%
Veteran
Skilled in the art of RECOG warfare, and enough space on a drone's body for 100 victory tallies, this achievement goes to the drone who owns space supremacy by killing 100 enemies.
Ultra Rare1.4%
Tactician
Can you survive 10 waves in a single game? Awarded with the Tactician achievement for all who do.
Ultra Rare1.4%
Brave
Defender drones are the first line defense. When promoted, their strength and might enhance. Be brave, stand tall and pierce through the RECOG of a Mark 1 Defender taking it out. Kill one for this award.
Ultra Rare1.7%
The Architect
Mindful of efficiency and repetition. Create and save a blueprint.
Ultra Rare2.0%
Mass Production
The industrial process runs on an immense scale, from teleportation systems to thermal fusion lava ways, as well as the elaborate processing of the depots. Produce 1000 of any item in a single game to show your in-depth knowledge of production and usage.
Ultra Rare2.0%
Fragmented
Conquer the skies and let it rain...fragments that is. Each enemy kill will drop some fragments to the terrain. Kill enough enemy and have them drop 500 fragments in a single, non-peaceful game for this achievement.
Ultra Rare2.0%
Call sign "WHAM"
The Warmachine holds back no tears for its killing. It will earn the call sign WHAM: "Without any mercy", upon a Mark 1 promotion and keeping it for the remainder of the wave.
Ultra Rare2.3%
Melted
With the power of weaponized lava, comes great responsibility. Highly unstable, yet very effective. Although if you happen to mess it up and liquify yourself until death, here's your achievement.
Ultra Rare3.4%
Utility Droneless
One shot one kill is usually a term we like to hear. Although not when it is against our only means of progress. There, there, wipe your tears with this award if you let your Utility drone die in one hit.
Ultra Rare3.7%
Betoid Tester
With new features added to this game, we encourage players to partake and help in the development process by playing the BETA versions. To show our thanks, we award you.
Very Rare5.5%
Prudent
This achievement is not for the risk-taker, it is for the one who dips their toes in the water before jumping. It is for the one who uses the discover command on 250 cells in a single game. A tactic to avoiding boring holes in lava-filled caves.
Very Rare7.2%
Collector
The Utility drones do not exactly whistle while they work, but they are truly dedicated to the cause. Programmed to gather collectables is one of their primary functions. Use the collect command 1000 times in a single game for this achievement.
Very Rare10.2%
Golden Dozer
The Golden dozer achievement belongs to the player who knows that the terrain is not simply a pile of rocks. It is a source of power and protection against a very strong enemy. Dig deep, dig wide. Dig 500 cells in a single game for this award.
Very Rare13.1%