Getting Started
Absolute Beginner's Guide
New to R-Type Tactics? Learn the basics: movement, combat phases, resource management, and your first fleet setup.
Best Units for Beginners
Which ships and support units to prioritize when starting out. Avoid wasting resources on trap picks.
Controls & UI Translation
Japanese-to-English menu translations and keybindings explained. Never get lost in a sub-menu again.
Unit Database
Earth Force Units
All R-series fighters, support craft, and capital ships. Stats, costs, upgrade paths, and deployment tips.
Bydo Empire Units
Play as the other side. Bydo organic-mechanical hybrids with unique abilities and asymmetrical playstyle.
Unit Comparison Tool
Filter, sort, and compare unit stats side-by-side. Find the best ship for any tactical situation.
Mission Walkthroughs
R-Type Tactics I — Full Walkthrough
Every mission covered: objectives, enemy composition, recommended fleet loadout, and S-rank tips.
R-Type Tactics II — Full Walkthrough
Operation Bitter Chocolate campaign guide. Branching paths, hidden missions, and secret unit unlocks.
Advanced Tips
Fleet Composition 101
How to balance fighters, bombers, and support. Fleet cost caps explained, and why synergy beats raw stats.
Hidden Content & Unlockables
Every secret unit, hidden mission, and unlock condition we've found so far. Spoilers clearly marked.
What's New in Cosmos
All changes from the original PSP releases: rebalanced units, new content, QoL improvements, and more.