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In each of the  21 campaign levels , the enemy Swarm Queen has  a new unit or ability , which you then  unlock for use in later levels .                                                  The enemy queen spawns Harvesters, collects nectar, and unlocks units  just like you do.   She judges the situation and tries to counter you as best as she can .  The enemy’s advantage is that she has a surprise  new unit or ability  in each level. But, she usually only has access to a  few  other units.  (You can view the enemy’s unit list before starting the level or in the “pause” screen in-game.)                                            Completing the campaign unlocks some “ challenge levels ”, which put a twist on normal gameplay.  You could also try going back and beating levels on  hard mode  (good luck!), or starting a “New Game Plus” (added in a free update) with extra nectar for both queens.            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