The Hidden Fastest Ending
“Kill the King” is a hidden speedrun ending in the mission Fire and Light. Instead of your normal target, you hit a single civilian target — the king — which triggers the Iron Nest to self-destruct and ends the game immediately.
This is the fastest way to finish Iron Nest, and it is the best-verified single data point in the community: four independent sources report identical numbers.
The Exact Firing Solution
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mission | Fire and Light |
| Bearing | 327.9° |
| Elevation | 57.12° |
| Shell | HE (1 shell) |
| Charges | 1 |
Why It Works
You’re not destroying a military target — you’re hitting a specific civilian (the king) among the civilians on the map. The shot is effectively a precise sniper shot delivered by artillery, which is why the numbers matter so much.
The Warning
A fraction of a degree off means you miss by kilometers. The elevation (57.12°) and bearing (327.9°) must be entered exactly as listed. This is a precision route for speedrunners — if you want the story endings instead, see the All Endings guide.