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Class Builds (Bureau)

2019-08-09T06:39:45Z

Goff Goff:

For a starter, if you want to manually recruit agent, know that you can choose a starter perk. This will be that agents Rank 1 perk. Also, agents recruited by Dispatch missions can not be customized.

==Starter perks==

Each class has 6 choices, 2 are class based, 4 can be taken by any class.

Support:

Officer School

Bonus:
Increases accuracy with weapons.

Description:
Training as a military officer has made this agent proficient as a marksman, even while keeping an eye on his fellow squadmates.

Pre-Med

Bonus:
Increases bleed-out time while incapacitated by 25%

Description:
Medical training has enabled this agent to tend to his own wounds, allowing him to survive longer on the battlefield.

Recon:

CIA:Special Ops

Bonus:
Increases damage while flanking by 20%

Description:
Experience running clandestine operations overseas has made this agent exceptional at sniping unsuspecting targets.

FBI Field Agent

Bonus:
Increases accuracy with weapons by 10%

Description:
Years of fighting organized crime has taught this agent how to accurately fire under pressure.

Commando:

Deniable Ops

Bonus:
Reduces chance to be hit by enemy weapons.

Description:
Running multiple unofficial operations in various parts of Indochina has trained this agent to move safely while under enemy fire.

Korean War Veteran

Bonus:
Deals 10% more damage to flanked targets.

Description:
Battlefield experience from the Korean War has made this agent proficient in the tactics associated with storming enemy-held positions.

Engineer:

Grease Monkey

Bonus:
Increases the duration of all abilities.

Description:
This agent’s mechanical ingenuity fortifies his weapons to be tougher and last longer.

Gunsmith

Bonus:
Increases accuracy with weapons by 10%

Description:
Professional experience crafting and maintaining firearms allows this agent to wield weapons more effectively.

General:

Endurance Training

Bonus:
Takes less damage in combat.

Description:
This agent has gone through additional physical training that allows him to survive longer in combat.

Technical Training

Bonus:
Recharges abilities faster.

Description:
This agent has been given additional technical training, allowing him to use abilities more frequently.

Combat Training

Bonus:
Deals 10% more damage with weapons.

Description:
This agent has been given additional combat training, allowing him to deal more damage with weapons.

Adrenal Conditioning

Bonus:
Regenerates minor wounds 15% faster.

Description:
This agent has gone through additional physical hardening to condition his body to recover from injuries faster.

In-Game Notes (Bureau)

2019-08-05T02:31:20Z

Goff Goff:

This is a list of all found notes from Missions in The Bureau: XCOM Declassified

==Groom Range, sub-level checkpoint==

Director Frost,

It is with all due respect for you and the organization you represent that I compose this
note imploring you to please reign in the actions of one Agent Angela Weaver, currently in
your employ. The audacity of Agent Weaver’s actions of late can only be motivated by perplexing
and utterly unfounded paranoia.

General Deems

==Groom Range, sub-level Elerium lab==

Memo
To: Pvt. Launcce
William Carter is not to leave quarters unless in the custody of Lt/ Garber-Paul. Photographic
identification of both Garber-Paul and William Carter are included with this correspondence.
These orders are of the highest priority.

Under no circumstances is anyone other than the courier himself to manipulate, manhandle, or
in any way come into physical contact with the case trusted to his charge.

-Lt. Curr

==Groom Range, war room check-in==

General Deems,

Director Faulke has been nothing less than cagey as regards the findings of his team at the operation in Montana. The Director has flat-out ignored requests to deliver the apparatus uncovered in the Bannock mines to our laboratories here at Fort Groom. He claims to have secured the artifact at an undisclosed facility, the whereabouts of which are so highly classified that I can’t even verify the place even exists! Faulke is protected all the way up the chain, well beyond my pay-grade.

I’ve informed him repeatedly that the request to transfer the object comes down from you, sir, but he still refuses to acquiesce. I’ve done all I can, sir.

Col. Weatherfrud

==Groom Range, war room check-in==

Elerium- Space Race Implications

Data Source: Test Series E-43 (12 shots total)
Class: Sub-Terranean

As regards directing the funding for future Elerium-based research, I would petition General Deems and the rest of the board to consider the implications this material has on the exploration of Outer Space.
Though it is impossible to discern whether this substance exists behind the Iron Curtain, prudence demands we assume it does. Lack of action in this arena will almost certainly see the Soviets extending the already embarrassing lead they’ve taken in the so-called Space Race.

I strongly urge the department to focus significant funding in this direction.

Sincerely, Dr. Feebaker

==XCOM base, Act 1, Carter and Nico's office==

TWO...FIVE...ZERO...NOVEMBER...EIGHT...NINE...TWO...

==XCOM base, Act 1, communications offices==

“Intercepted Transmission, Fort Detrich, MD”

Sir, enemy has overrun our [inaudible]
_casualties are high and we are having trouble mounting a counterattack [coughing, inaudible]
The enemy was able to infiltrate and release out stores of [coughing, inaudible]
_never had a chance. All staff evacuating to [static]

==XCOM base, Act 1, Faulke office==

“Security Installations Almost Complete”
Director Faulke

The closed-circuit security system has been installed in several of the facility’s main rooms as well as the corridors. This covers all major sections of the base and at your request, we have added a monitoring station in your office.
The recording options have also been provided, but some of the crew have concerns about installing cameras in the living and hygiene quarters. I told them I understood, but with potential infected, we just can’t be too careful.
You can expect all surveillance to be in place soon.

Pat Barclay
Maintenance

==XCOM base, Act 1, Ready Room==

Ian,

Are the rumors true? Some of us have been shut away down here in the war room since the initial attack. Reports of the devastation have been bad enough, but can they really hide among us? How are we supposed to fight against that? Do we even know if this base in secure?
Some of us have already been getting twitchy after long hours without seeing the sun. Rumors like this could lead to a riot.

Laurence Stiegar
Materials Specialist

==XCOM base, Act 1, Skyranger pad==

To All Base Staff:

We apologize for the power fluctuations that are causing brown-outs throughout the facility.
Engineers are working around the clock on bringing all necessary electrical subsystems up to speed, but the size of the project is taking a toll on our systems. We request your patience and restraint in unnecessary power use.
Particularly, we request that Dr. Heinrich and his team in the research lab limit their power consumption.
While I appreciate the gravity of the situation we’re in, along with the fact that we have never had to run at full capacity, continued power disruptions will cause unavoidable delays in production.

Donald P. Wrangler
Senior Staff Engineer

==XCOM base, Act1, Infirmary==

All Medical Staff

Our stock of medical supplies has been checked and should allow us to care for our patients. That said, with the number of injured that are returning from the field we still need to ration accordingly as our supply is not indefinite, and supply lines are strained at best.
Please remember to use all medical supplies sparingly- It’s going to be a long war.

Dr. Simon Timmons

==XCOM base, Act 1, Lab==

Dr. Heinrich

As per your request we are refitting the missile silo to house recovered elerium samples. Since we’re unsure what long term exposure to the substance may bring we are lining the silo walls with lead for extra protection. We should have this completed in conjunction with other improvements we are making to the lab.
The missile that had been housed in the silo has been safely dismantled and stored.
However, I simply cannot comply with the requests of Drs. Murphy and Scott, who requested it for “high-yield elerium delivery experiments.”

Perhaps you should talk to them about their independent studies.

Donald P. Wrangler
Senior Staff Engineer

==XCOM base, Act 1, Armory

July 19, 1963
Armory Staff

After last month’s weapon test incident we’ve installed and tested sprinklers in the firing range test area. We should not have another incident like the last one and frankly I don’t think the environment here can handle another fire. Please make sure all live fire tests are supervised as our target dummies are susceptible to fire.

Pat Barclay
Maintenance

==XCOM base, Act 1, Elevator hall==

Incident Report

Last week was the second time weapons crates were stacked in front of the Skyranger bay elevator.
Only the quick-thinking of maintenance crew avoided injury during the expedited return of DaSilva’s team.
While I understand our rush and the need to have fuel and ammunition readily available, it must be procured through the Requisition Officer in the Armory per normal channels. The Req. Officer needs to maintain an accurate count and service weapons that com back from the field. Proper procedures must be maintained if we are to fight orderly and effectively.

Pat Barclay
Maintenance

==XCOM base, Act 2, Communication office==

Heavy alien construction has removed all but nominal traces of Rosemont University and the surrounding neighborhood. Military defenses have been obliterated, and nearly all civilian populace has been infected with the unknown “sleepwalker” ailment.

Target Weir was successfully extracted, as were a number of uninfected civilians-- currently in quarantine in medical bay for further study. Wreckage of enemy gunship has been delivered to lab with other Outsider artifacts for analysis.

Mission successful.

==XCOM base, Act 2, Lab==

Outsider Biological Examination

Dr. Dresner,

Here are the findings from the Outsider biopsies. I should call out a few of the more interesting findings which may be useful for your own research:

1- The Outsiders’ biology is largely similar to our own; carbon-based, bipedal, vertebrate, all that. They appear to eat, crap, breath, bleed, and die like us.

2- Many appear to have major modifications to their circulatory, nervous, respiratory, skeletal, and muscular systems. These appear to be synthetic additions but the implantation method is far too through and precise for any surgery we’ve ever seen.

3- On death, these modifications overheat, rapidly consuming themselves and their host. Careful surgery can prevent this, but it’s very difficult and dangerous. Surgeon Kirkhope received severe blisters on the fingers of his scalpel hand, thank you very much.

I trust this is enough information for you to work with, and my staff can return to treating injured humans and studying the afflicted sleepwalkers. If you require more data, you are cordially invited to perform your own god-damned research.

Dr. Jeff Hara

==XCOM base, Act 2, Armory==

Security Screening Questions, Friday, Nov 2, 1962

To All Security Agents:
Today’s security question for infiltrator screenings, and “suspicious” response guidelines:
“Please recite the Pledge of Allegiance.”

Obviously, this should be easy for any red-blooded American. Be sure to watch for unusual cadence, which may indicate unfamiliarity with the pledge, or for signs of discomfort at the phrase “under God.”
Remember, your vigilance means the safety of the base and our entire species. When in doubt, take no chances.

Director Faulke

==XCOM base, Act2, Upper office entrance==

Security Screening Questions, Sunday, Nov 11, 1962

To all Security Agents:

Today’s security question for infiltrator screenings, and “suspicious” response guidelines:
“Where were you when President Johnson was assassinated?”

Obviously, this is a trick question. The Outsiders are passingly aware of our recent history, but appear to be bad at distinguishing between specific human names.
Remember, your vigilance means the safety of the base and our entire species. When in doubt, take no chances.

Director Faulke

==XCOM base, Act2, Offices==

Security Screening Questions, Wednesday, Nov 14, 1962

To All Security Agents:
Today’s security question for infiltrator screenings”suspicious” response guidelines:
“What noise does a dog make?”

Interrogation has revealed that Outsiders do not appear to have dogs on their homeworld, and as such will not respond with the obvious “woof” or “bark” or even “bow wow.” The closest thing they have appears to be a sort of mechanically-augmented personal pack animal of similar shape and size. Be warned: at least one infiltrator in the field has been uncovered attempting to pass by using the sound of these creatures: “goff goff.”

Remember, your vigilance means the safety of the base and our entire species. When in doubt, take no chances.

Director Faulke

==XCOM base, Act 2, Avenger Hanger==

Project Avenger Order Form

Deliver immediately and file in a secure envelope. Too many rumors about Project Avenger have been leaking out. I know the team needs to know that we have a positive way of striking back at the enemy, but we cannot afford to risk this knowledge reaching an infiltrator.

==XCOM base, Act 2, Break room==

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

I know we’re all dealing with a lot right now, from weeks living underground to the threat of extinction of the human race, but if I find the person who keeps drinking my personal store of Thunder Cola, I WILL TURN YOU IN AS AN INFILTRATOR AND SEE YOU IN FRONT OF A FIRING LINE!

Go ahead and test me,
Edmund

==XCOM base, Act 2, Ready room==

Infiltrator Testing Procedures

All Personnel:
As the tragic events around Nils’ demise have taught us, we must be eternally vigilant against infiltration from the Outsider menace. Physical screening can prevent cloaked Infiltrators, but we must be wary of other forms of infiltration, particularly by sympathizers or double agents.

Until such time as we can determine a scientific test to reveal the enemies among us, we have developed a functional identity test.
On entrance to the base form any external trip or assignment, all personnel are required to go through a screening attended by no fewer than two guards. These guards will ask one of a series of screening questions, rotated daily. Any subject who gives what is considered a suspicious response will be held for further questioning. Security agents will be given the questions and guidelines depeicting what constitutes a “suspicious” answer on a daily basis.
We thank you for your vigilance. With your assistance, we shall persevere.

Director Faulke

==OPERATION:GUARDIAN, After PAL room==

My Dear Evelyn,

Pa is now officially in cahoots with the government. He’s struck a deal with them and now men in black suits with shiny black shoes are running all over our little farm.
Pa says that he sold them some of the less productive land outside the North Pasture and is even allowing them to build some special bunkers in our barns! We’re not to bother them, and we can no longer go across the new ‘government land’ to get to Johnson’s creek.

Ma’s calling no so I have to go and do my night work before bed.

Write back soon!

Peggy

==OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Wreaked car==

Bethany,

Remember that plan we made in case something went wrong?

Something has gone wrong.

The signals we’re intercepting are like nothing I’ve ever heard. The headaches started two days ago, and today I decided that I had to run for it.

Between the director locking down the facility and those transmissions-I’m getting my stuff and getting the hell out of here.

Meet me at the place we went on Valentine’s day,
Philip

==OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Grave==

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.

A time to be born, and a time to die. A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.

==OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Lower office==

It’s been weeks since we’ve heard from anyone.

The director says we must maintain a communications blackout for security reasons.

I’m dying here without any of my favorite shows.

Yesterday Philip came out of the men’s room with what looked like oil smeared across his face. The director saw him and ushered him into his office. I heard raised voices and I swear I heard what sounded like a slap.

Something is happening and no one is talking about it.

Tom, let’s meet for cards and gossip. I have to get all of this off my chest.
-Randy

==OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Lower office==

From the desk of Martin Massier, Director of Operations:

This place holds secrets that, if lost, would endanger every last living American.

I did this for national security, not only to protect the secrets that we hold here but to ensure public health and safety. For these same reasons I was regretfully compelled to kill my assistant, Diane.

I do this with a heavy heart but a steady hand.

Goodbye, Edna.

==OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Upper labs

Wednesday, 3:45pm:

The facility has been compromised.

Symptoms started showing up a week ago. After that I ordered the rest of my team to lock ourselves in the lab.

Two days ago we heard gun shots. It was mechanical. One every 10 seconds. A pistol if I had to guess.

We went downstairs after it stopped and saw everyone. It was unbelievable.

We decided the only thing we could do is give them a proper burial.

Thursday, 4:03pm

We gave up on the burials after Dr. Samuels started to show signs of what seemed like exhaustion. Fearing exposure to the virus, we retreated back to the lab, where we remain.

We can only hope that the DOD will come to investigate our lapse in communication soon.

Dr. Sandoval Berger

==Pima, Cop car near diner==

Captain Garner,

I've never seen anything like this. My men and I were directing the evacuation when this businessman just stopped in the middle of the group. He stood there; his eyes all black, and then turned around. It was like he didn't even notice all the people around him, going the other way. He walked right back towards that tower thing. Didn't listen when I yelled. Didn't stop when one of my men grabbed his arm. Just kept on going... Kind of like he was sleepwalking.

He wasn't the only one. Half a dozen people turned, like that, in the first hour. Hell, some people even got out of their cars and started walking back. They just left their cars there in the middle of the road! I set half of my men to clearing out the abandoned vehicles. I'm taking Officers Caruso, Meier, and Bull and we're going to follow those poor bastards. Find out what the hell is happening here.

Lieutenant Mark Giemza
Pima Policec Department

==Pima, Car dealership==

Dear Mr. Smith of Smith Novelties Company,

Re:Order #11161983

On 9/5/1962 I placed an order via telephone for 500 custom bobbleheads to be delivered to Larry’s Portsmouth of Pima in New Mexico.

I received the order today and unfortunately, the product delivered does not meet my expectations. If you notice on the order form (#11161983), you’ll see that I checked the box labeled bobbleheads yet I received 500 statues. While that statues are certainly well-made, they’re not what I ordered. What’s worse, there’s no time to correct the error as I need them for our promotional sale for the new Portsmouth model, which will be starting tomorrow.

That leaves me with little choice but to accept the order as delivered and make do as best I can. I’m sure you can appreciate my disappointment with the situation and I trust that you’ll do your best to resolve the issue to my satisfaction as soon as possible.
Considering the circumstances, I would not be opposed to a partial reimbursement.

Please have your secretary contact me at her earliest convenience so that we can arrange a call and resolve this matter.

Sincerely,

Emily Maloney

Marketing Associate, Larry’s Portsmouth of Pima

==Pima, Car dealership office==

Attention sales staff,

If you’ve listened to KNOV lately, you’ll know that there’s a bad strain of the flu sweeping up from Mexico this year. Sales staff are strongly encouraged to wash their hands and avoid physical contact with customers as much as possible.

Of course, sales are still important to the bottom line, so we will not be turning away customers, even sick ones. Keep a smile on your face, but try not to breathe too deep.

Remember, you may be able to take a sick day but your sales numbers can’t. You all still have to meet your monthly quota, regardless of illness. The best way to do that is to avoid getting sick in the first place, so stay healthy!

Best regards,

Drew McCrory

Sales Manager, Larry’s Portsmouth of Pima

==Pima, Tree house body==

Letter: Dear Jim,

How I wish I’d gone with you and Molly in spite of my cold!

I’m not rightly sure what to say here. If there were any other way, I’d hold out. I’d find you and Molly. Oh, I’m glad she isn’t here right now...So Glad she isn’t here right now.

I’ve been hiding in Molly’s tree house for the last three days from- this is going to sound silly btu...From aliens/ The whole town is filled with them. Big, monstrous things. They don’t seem to attack unless attacked first but I think they’ve been making us sick. I’ve seen people shuffling towards the alien tower in a haze. Their eyes are black and oozing and they keep talking to themselves. Repeating themselves.

I can feel it happening to me. It’s so hard to focus. My eyes feel wet and when I touch them my fingers come away black. I won’t let myself turn. I want to remember you and Molly and how much I love you for however much longer I survive. Which won’t be long...Which won’t be long.

I took your pistol when I hid and I’m going to use it now. I won’t let myself turn...I won’t let myself turn. I love you both so much...I love you both so much.

Love, Marla Murdoch

==Pima, Radio Station==

Morning PSA:

Good morning, Pima! We here at KNOV would like to take a few minutes to remind you to take it easy and take care of yourselves.

There’s a flu passing through and I wouldn’t want any of my loyal listeners to catch it! Drink plenty of fluids, wash your hands, and cover your mouth when you cough. You know the drill!

Remember, an apple a day keeps the doctor away and Leffelman’s Supermarket has a great deal going on apples, cold medicine, and Brocks brand ginger ale! So get on down to Leffelman’s today!

Mike Chera

Disc Jockey, KNOV Radio

==Pima, Radio station backroom==

Captain Garner,

We ran into these...things. They have to be aliens. Straight out of some horror flick. A patrol of these monsters was passing by when Officer Meier cracked a joke about their faces. They would have passed right by if he’d kept his damn mouth shut but he went on repeating himself and drew their attention. The bastards killed Officer Caruso before Officer Bull and I could take them out. Officer Meier was still repeating that joke over and over afterward. Poor guy must have cracked. Can’t say I blame him though, with what we’ve been through.

We’re lying low at KNOV Radio now. They sure built this place sturdy and we’ve made a few of our own reinforcements. Unfortunately, we have to move on soon. Our supplies are running low. These aliens have better weapons that we do, and they aren’t struggling from lack of sleep and trying to stay hidden. No. They’re strutting around like they own the place. Maybe they do.

We’re going into that tower to find out what they’re doing with the citizens. It’s my duty as an Officer. We’re headed for Leffelman’s Supermarket, seems to be close to the base of the tower. Meanwhile, I’ll keep an eye on Meier.

Lieutenant Mark Giemza

Pima Police Department

==Pima, Gravesite==

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Caruso,

I regret to inform you that your son Chris was lost in the course of duty. He was shaping up to be one of our best officers. He fought bravely and didn’t flinch even when facing overwhelming force. Chris knew what he was facing, but he didn’t let that stop him.

It’s cold consolation when you’ve lost your son, but I wanted you to know I’ll be putting his name up for an award when this is all over. I am very sorry for your loss.

Lieutenant Mark Giemza

Pima Police Department

==Pima, Leffelman's Supermarket==

Wait list for cold medicine:

Awais Ahmed

Rob Caminos

Joe Conley

==Pima, Leffelman's Supermarket==

Captain Garner,

We managed to find a few things in Leffelman’s, but most of the food had already been taken or left to spoil. Every fifteen minutes we have to hide to keep from getting caught. It’s just me and Officer Bull, now...Just me and Officer Bull now. Officer Meier turned and joined the others, still muttering that damn joke again and again like a broken record.

We followed Meier and figured out how they’re getting into the tower. There are these strange pods behind Leffelman’s. They get in ‘em and those take them into the tower. I’m not keen on following them in that way so we’re going to look for another way in. Damn shame about Meier but there was nothing we could do for him. I hope neither Officer Bull nor I catch it.

Lieutenant Mark Giemza

Pima Police Department

==Pima, Leffelman's Supermarket==

To all Leffelman’s employes,

We’re running short on cold medicine, as I’m sure you’re well aware. We will have another shipment coming in within the next two days. There will be a wait list at the pharmacist’s counter for customers to sign up. If a customer complains to you, just apologize and gentry direct them to the wait list.

Be careful to cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough and wash your hands regularly. I realize this will be complicated by the plumbing issues we’ve been having, but Albert assures me those will be fixed very soon. In the meantime there will be bottles of distilled water available for your use. As my father always says, we at Leffelmsn’s take care of our own.

Sincerely,

P.J. Leffelman

General Manager, Leffelman’s Supermarket

==Pima, Leffelman's Supermarket back lot==

Dear Mrs. Meier,

I regret to inform you your husband Joshua is now missing in action, presumed dead...Presumed dead. He was an upstanding officer, one of the pillars of our police force. His two decades of service will not be forgotten. I am terribly sorry for your loss.

Lieutenant Mark Giemza

Pima Police Department

==Pima, Supermarket warehouse==

Mr. Leffelman,

I hate to tell you this, but one of the old pipes in the warehouse basement burst. The entire basement’s covered in about a foot of water. Worse, it’s the main water supply for the supermarket. I’ve been saying we should get new pipes put in for a while. I’ll get the pipe taken care of as soon as I can, but this isn’t going to be a quick repair. Right now I have my crew moving stock out of the flooded areas. Hopefully it’s not too damaged already.

We may want to talk to the city inspector as well. Something in the water seems strange. Hard to describe. I’m thinking maybe sewage got into the supply. In either case, the water’s going to be out for the next several days at least.

Regards,
Albert Thorsen

Head of Maintenance, Leffelman’s Supermarket

==Pima, Lower S1==

Captain Garner,

We found our way into some caverns under the tower. The aliens come and go through here all the time. They stand on this platform and then they disappear. Must be some sort of teleportation device...Some sort of teleportation device. It’s like something out of the sci-fi novels my sister reads.

Officer Bull and I are going to try to use it. Seems to be the only way in unless you want to join the infected...Join the infected.

Lieutenant Mark Giemza

Pima Police Department

==Pima, Upper S1==

Captain Garner,

We made it into the tower and have managed to stay undetected. We’ve discovered the aliens are loading the pods onto ships...Onto ships. Sending them god knows where.

Officer Bull says we should leave now...Says we should leave now. But I think we should investigate the pods...Investigate the pods. The pods look comfortable and safe...Comfortable and safe. Bull won’t let me get near them but I won’t let him stop me...Won’t let him stop me...Won’t let him stop me...Won’t let him stop me…

Lieutenant Mark Giem…

==Pima, Upper S1==

Captain Garner,

Despite all odds, Lieutenant Giemza and I have breached the alien tower, though we lost several good men in the process. We’ve discovered that the aliens are transporting the infected offsite. It’s hard to admit but there doesn’t appear to be anything we can do to help them at this point. We can only hope to help ourselves.

Ever since arriving at Leffelman’s, Lieutenant Giemz has begun to demonstrate the same symptoms as Officer Meier. I’m afraid he’s slowly succumbing to the disease that seems to be plaguing the rest of the population. As we move further into the tower, his condition appears to be worsening.

I’ve tried to reason with him but he refuses to leave the tower. I suspect he’s being brainwashed, in a way. I’m going to get him out of here if it’s the last thing I do. Right after we catch a few winks. I need to keep my strength up if I’m going to force him to come with me.

Officer James Bull

Pima Police Department

==XCOM base, Act 3, Infirmary==

Sleepwalker Screening Warning:

Infirmary Personnel,

It has come to our attention that the new audio-tone security screening has adverse reactions when performed on infected Sleepwalkers.

While Outsiders display markedly increased aggression as a response to the tone, infected Sleepwalkers display physiological signs of increased stress and agitation consistent with intense pain.
While we are studying the disturbing implications of this connection between Outsiders and infected humans, we must regretfully remind all personnel that this does not mean that infected personnel can be excluded from a mandatory security screening.

Dr. Hara

==XCOM base, Act 3, Lab==

Weir/Dresner Screening Protocol

Director Faulke,

After much study of the ‘Mosaic Communication Device’ extracted from “Infiltrator November,” Dr. Dresner and myself have made progress in understanding the nature of Outsider communication.
This leads to our practical application for security screening. By playing a combination of tones, one at approximately 4kHz and the other at exactly 18.25 Hz, we appear to be able to recreate a Mosaic violence imperative. Any Outsider exposed to this will be overwhelmed with sensations of aggression and panic, regardless of condition or disguise. However, to humans, this combination merely produces a high-pitched hum, and perhaps a certain sensation of movement.

Note that this tone must be administered carefully, as the human eyeball has a resonant frequency of 18.98 HZ, so a poorly adjusted tone can cause pain, headaches, and temporary visual hallucinations.
Details of our research are attached. We trust this will assist in security screening.

Dr. Alan Weir

==XCOM base, Act 3, Skyranger pad==

New Security Protocol

To All Base Personnel,

With the development of an effective infiltrator screening test by Dr. Dresner and Dr. Weir, I can announce that we have now completed a full test of the base’s personnel. I’m happy to announce that you are all human, and our security lockdown can be lifted somewhat.

However, we cannot afford to become complacent. Any staff that returns to the base will be subject to another screening, and base management reserves the right to perform random, mandatory screenings as necessary. As before, all screenings will be accompanied by at least two armed guards.

We thank you for your vigilance. With your assistance, we shall persevere.

Director Faulke

==XCOM base, Act 3, Offices==

Damage report from Pima, New Mexico

Pima, New Mexico has been lost and is to be considered a dead zone. Transport spire visible from outside of the city; numerous Sleepwalkers seen shuffling toward it from the surrounding city. Many evacuated, but enemy presence and reinforcements prevent continued evacuation.

Conclusive evidence shows that Sleepwalkers are non-hostile. Infection methods still uncertain, but the case study of Agent Nico DaSilva suggests that prolonged exposure to certain environmental effects may be a cause- however, exposure to infected themselves still appears safe, as seen in case files from other retrieved, quarantined survivors.

Despite the loss of DaSilva’s team, the information attained from inside the transport spire will be invaluable to our research.

Mission is a qualified success.

==XCOM base, Act 3, Lab==

Lab Notes, Dr. Weir

While we have yet to be able to intercept or fully understand the degree of the ‘mosaic’ communication, we have proven that we can crudely simulate the most basic imperatives with a combination of infrasound and high-frequency tones. We believe there is a third tone that acts to refine the imperatives, but we have yet to isolate its frequency, if that is indeed the fashion in which it is transmitted.

Currently, we have only found one imperative that can be reliably broadcast- primal aggression. I suspect the emotion’s simplicity is the reason it can be broadcast with only two frequencies.

==XCOM base, Act3, Faulke office==

Intercepted Memo
Director,

Found this partial note in the trash and it caught my eye. Thought you’d want to see what the people are saying.

-Anonymous

“...then what’s the point, dammit? Cities are being vaporized every damn day. Faulke doesn’t trust any of us and even with the lock down over, where are we supposed to go? We have no home.
I say we go down to whatever’s left of Vegas and live out the end of the world in style. We’re all going to tend up like those zombies in quarantine, so why not have som…”

==XCOM base, Act 3, Weaver office==

Missing Person Case: P. Weaver

A thick case file, with dozens of attached files, photographs, annotated maps, and meticulously handwritten notes. The original case revolves around the unexplained disappearance of Pete Weaver from upstate New York in 1956. Subsequent files follow sightings of mysterious lights, mass blackouts, and other unexplained disappearances around the country. Several include photographs of a man resembling General Deems, seen at the site of the disappearances. Attached are a handful of hand-drawn maps and notes for how and when would be the best opportunity to assassinate General Deems.

==XCOM base, Act 3, Carter's office==

Carter:

Dasilva and us used to have a drink or two after hours. After what happened, we figured you could use a bottle to yourself.

Percy

==Medford, Campsite==

Angie,

Mom tells me you got an award for bravery in the course of duty. Good job! Not that anyone should be surprised. I’m certainly not. If they’d ever seen you punch Tommy Carruthers in the nose, they wouldn’t have been either. Joking aside, I really am proud.

Things have been a little strange here. Hard for me to pinpoint it, but it feels like lots of little things are wrong. Like pipes breaking, power blackouts. Maybe I’m just being paranoid.
Remember when I went around wedging pennies in all the window frames so no one could get into the house? Mom won’t ever let me forget that one. Maybe I’m just tired.
Haven’t been feeling well lately. You should see the circles under my eyes!

Come visit sometime, okay? I miss you.

-Pete

==Medford, Cabin==

Found some caves near the campground and ducked in here to avoid the Outsider patrols and catch some shut eye. Can’t remember the last time I slept more than a few minutes. Denny is on guard duty first. All I can say is they sure didn’t teach us about this in the boy scouts.

==Medford, Cave==

Denny isn’t looking too good. He’s started repeating himself, like he forgot whatever he just said to me. Same words. Everything. It’s like talking to my Grandma. Told him to keep his nose and mouth covered with that bandana we found in the campground. Maybe it’ll fix his hay fever problem. We can’t afford either of us getting sick. Not if we want to make it out of here alive.

==Medford, Dry lake area==

We’ve been running for two days, hiding from the Outsider soldiers. No smart ones, thank God. I thought for sure we’d be caught that time Denny sneezed right while they were beneath our tree. Stupid hay fever. Might get us both killed!

==Medford, Dry lake boathouse==

Pete,

Could you take a look into the pumping station? Water levels seem a little low for this time of year. Actually, they seem a lot low. Maybe take a look around the caves, see if any new fissures have opened up? If we have any eruptions coming, best to know as much as we can beforehand. The last thing we need is for some tourist to get hurt.

Thanks,

Ray

==Medford, Holding pens==

I... I'm changing. I can see it. Slow. Slow. Some of the others, they don't change at all. They just die. Some change fast. Minutes. We're lab rats. Poked. Prodded. I hope I die. I don't want to become... whatever it is we become. Monster. Animals. I hope I die. I hope someone finds this place and burns it to ashes. I don't want to... become...

==Medford, Axis lair==

...In that day shall rise up a prophet. He will lead us through turmoil and bring us safely home again.” And when he read what he had written, Yhuun Ahri wept for he knew how his people would suffer. He knew his sons and his sons’ sons would not see the day of homecoming and would instead wander in the darkness between the stars. His tears were bitter.

He rose from his table, with bitter tears still upon his cheeks, and began to teach his sons the ways of war. They might wander homeless, but they would not go unprepared into darkness.

-Book of Origin, The End of Days

==XCOM base, Act 4, Faulke office==

Axis

It is of crucial importance that Axis be taken down immediately.

Please ensure our best agents are deployed to remove this critical threat.

==XCOM base, Act 4, Avenger hanger==

Reports of sightings

We’re picking up communications of potential Avenger sightings from short-wave radio signals.

The chatter seems mostly harmless, and it is this man’s opinion that it wouldn't matter less if some survivor sees our new baby.

==XCOM base, Act 4, Lab==

Elerium: This is truly the nectar of the gods!

If we can succeed in manufacturing this bomb, mankind will truly take a leap forward

==OPERATION:HAWKEYE, convoy body==

...prisoner has information valuable to the war effort. It's imperative that he is not allowed to return to the enemy. Transfer the prisoner to XCOM at the soonest possible opportunity. They have the necessary interrogation facilities to handle advanced psionic abilities.

==OPERATION:HAWKEYE, lower barn==

...have been several instances of military personnel committing suicide in the prisoner’s presence. Do not engage in direct contact with the prisoner under any circumstances. Maintain quarantine at all times. XCOM will handle prisoner transfer logistics.

==Rio Verde, Upper dam==

RE: Glowing Water

Chief,

Obviously I know this sounds crazy, but the lake was glowing last night. And the water was roiling like mad. I checked the tapes; they go dark just around the time the water lit up. Coincident with the malfunction in the instrumentation. But I saw it with my own eyes. I think we ought to send a team down into the water.

-Barry

==Rio Verde, Offices==

Hank,

Did you remember to bring your rifle? Timothy said he saw a mountain lion the other day so me and the boys are going to try to bag him. It’ll be a gas.

-Robert

==Rio Verde, Offices==

Chief,

I hope you’re okay and that you get this note. Thought it was the Russians at first, but goddamn. It’s like something out of one of my kid’s comic books. Monsters with laser pistols.

My crew and me grabbed the guns from my safe, but we haven’t got much. Taking everyone still living and heading down. There’s some passages that lead out of the dam, going under the lake.

I’ll shoot every damn one of these bastards if I have to. We’re getting out. I suggest you follow us fast as you can.

-Joe Coll, Maintenance & Facilities

==Rio Verde, Storage==

Chief,

These fuckin’ freaks are everywhere. They’ve got us blocked off from the escape passage. But we have some of our gear. We’re gonna bust through the goddamned floor if we have to.

Who’m I kidding? You’re probably dead. If you find this...Well, I hope I’ll see you on the other side.

-Joe

==Reo Verde, Break room==

Chief,

Stashed some ammo for you. You know where.

One of my boys is sick. He just keeps repeating himself over and over. He doesn’t look too good. We found one of the secretaries hiding in the offices. She came with us. Brave broad.

The freaks nearly caught us. Lost Robbie in that fight.

- Joe Coll

==OPERATION:ANGEL, Police car==

Dear Carol,

You’re not going to believe me when I tell you this, but please, just try to keep an open mind.

I think the park ranger assigned to this campground is some sort of alien.

And yes, I know how crazy that sounds. But I went outside the cabin a couple nights ago, and I saw him, and he didn’t see me, and his skin did this...this THING…

==OPERATION:ANGEL, Burnt cabin==

It’s hard to describe. It was like he FLICKERED. Like one second he was Ranger Harris, and the next second he was...God, I didn’t know what he was. But it wasn’t human.

Plus something else weird happened earlier today, and I don’t know if it’s connected to him or not, but I don’t see how it COULDN’T be…

==OPERATION:ANGEL, Body==

I was passing this other cabin, this guy and his wife are staying there, and the guy was standing on his porch-and his eyes were BLACK. Like he had oil in them. And he started talking real weird.

Sis, I don’t know what’s going on here, but I just...wanted to write all this down. In case I--well, just in case.

Neil

==XCOM base, Act 5, Cellblock==

June 28, 1963

Security Risk:

As I’m sure many of you are now aware, we are detaining Outsiders within this facility. Take note that within their cells they are powerless so let us take every precaution to ensure that they remain captive and harmless. If they escape it is likely they will retaliate with unrelenting force. I have stationed guards around the facility so please monitor the situation and inform the closest guard if you notice anything amiss so we can mitigate risks before they become a threat.

Thank you for your assistance,

Bruce Grundt
Chief of Security

==XCOM base, Act 5, Bomb lab==

June 26, 1963

Xenobiology

The humanoid “Outsiders” and the black slimes known as “Silacoids” are fascinatingly different in their physiological makeup. The Outsiders have incredibly smooth skin that seems to reflexively tighten and roughen as a force is applied to the surface, even after the specimen has been long dead. The Silacoids, on the other hand, have some sort of magnetic force holding the individual particles together. When dead, the patterns are seemingly random but as our captive specimens illustrate, they can control how their particles are aligned to control and change their shape at will. I will follow up on these experiments next week.

Robert Holloway
Senior Xenobiologist

==XCOM Base, Act 5, Deep lab==

August 14, 1963

To My Dear Friends:

Today will be my last day here. I consider you all brilliant minds, but profoundly misguided. You poke and prod these poor creatures, but you have no heart for them. They have come here to help you, but you do nothing but torture them. I’m going off to willingly accept their gift. I think you will eventually see the light and accept your fate. I look forward to having you all join me soon.

Yours sincerely,
Jonathan

==XCOM base, Act 5, Sleepwalker holding area==

June 25, 1963

Subjects appear to maintain the physical appearance of their former lives, with noticeable black slime pouring from facial orifices. We have been unable to determine if this slime serves a purpose, or is a byproduct of the ongoing, internal chemical reaction occurring within the host. Subjects mull about the cell or stand in place, and repeat unintelligent phrases. Attempts to communicate have all met failure.

Miriam Jones
Junior Facility Researcher

==Avenger, Act 6==

We have established radio contact with several XCOM members back on Earth.

A small group has managed to take refuge in the wilderness and are attempting to stay out of urban areas.

==Hanger 6 Notes==

==Hanger 6, Act 1==

Agent Nicholas DaSilva will undergo an experimental test to establish a connection to an infected subject using a combination of psycho-reactive compounds and emotionally resonant environments.

Through this connection with Subject 23, we will be able to better understand the behavioral abnormalities of psychoplasmosis, and perhaps uncover a means of treatment.

I believe Agent DaSilva is the agent most qualified to assist with this unorthodox approach.

==Hanger 6, Act1==

The application of psycho-reactive gas in advanced psychological study is still in its infancy, and many of its results on subject’s perception have proven quite curious. Most notable is a sense of omniscience and omnipotence, matched by hallucinations of strange, almost magical, tools and weaponry.

Upon first exposure, subjects report hallucinations of distorted space and time dilation. This is often followed by a sense of disembodiment, self-awareness from an outside perspective, and even empathic projection- seeing a scene as if from someone else’s viewpoint. This is especially common when used in group studies, or between subjects with a strong pre-existing bond.

==Hanger 6, Act 2==

Memorandum:

It has come to our attention that turnaround on Hangar setup is a priority for the psychooplasmosis trials. Unless the storage hangar stays organized, it will not be possible for us to respond to requests for trial layouts quickly.

As such, we are implementing a strict policy of non-admittance to Hangar No. 3, for all but staging personnel.

-Airman First Class Auseon.

==Hangar 6, Act 2==

Trial Plan:
To prepare Subject 23 for more rigorous testing, Agent DaSilva and his team will gather and preserve the scattered elements of the subject’s sedated consciousness.

Continued and even increased resistance from the psychoplasmosis’ defenses is quite likely.

==Hangar 6, Act 3==

Name: Lt. Francis Edgar Donovan

Born:Feb 2, 1914 in Boston, MA to Niall and Isadore Donovan

Education: BS in History, West Point, 1939

Marital Status:Single- never married

Family:
Isadore Donovan, mother- deceased 1914
Niall Donovan, father- deceased 1929
Edgar Donovan, brother (elder)- deceased 1913
James Donovan, brother (elder)- deceased 1918
Kevin Donovan, brother (elder)- deceased 1918
Maureen Abernathy, sister (elder)- deceased 1942
Isaac Abernathy, brother-in-law - deceased 1942

Professional Record:
The youngest son in a long line of proud soldiers, Francis “Donnie” Donovan comes from a family with a long tradition of honor and duty. Despite losing two brothers in WW1, he signed up for the Army at an early age and served with distinction in WW2. In 1945, he returned from the Pacific from to a home with no family. After years of correspondence with an old colleague, Director Faulke offered him a position in the Bureau as a senior agent, where he has proven himself as able and valued agent.

==Hangar 6, Act3==

Trial Plan:
With the subject’s mind safely contained and isolated, Agent DaSilva can attempt to make direct contact with the external intelligence behind the psychoplasmosis. Diplomatic contact and negotiation may be successful.

However, I suspect that as we are dealing with an unknown form of intelligence, we must be prepared for the worst.

==Hangar 6, Act 4==

Dr. Dresber,

I understand that your schedule is full for the near future, but I wonder if you might take some time to look over our newest weapon prototype, the Microwave Gun, and send any feedback you may have. The weapon produces a concentrated beam of microwave energy, causing molecules to rotate and build up thermal energy.

Please take care when handling the weapon. During development of the prototype, we saw a number of internal burn injuries to careless investigators. Especially regrettable was an injury sustained when an intern attempted to use the weapon to prepare food, an application of microwave technology that I do not support and, given these results, find quite dangerous.

-Dr. Chambers

==Hangar 6, Act 4==

Trial Plan:
Further contact with intelligence known as “Mosaic” is necessary to identify its ultimate goals for humanity and the nature of its influence.

We will introduce a proxy for Subject 23, allowing Agent DaSilva to observe Mosaic’s intentions towards it, while keeping the hallucinatory defenses from interfering.

==Hangar 6, Act5==

Trial Plan:
The connection between Mosaic and the infected appears to be quite strong, and operates via a medium that we do not entirely understand. However, it appears to operate in both directions- Mosaic giving commands to the subject and receiving stimuli from their perceptions.

With this test, we hope to introduce an additional stimulus to Subject 23 via the connection with Agent DaSilva. If successfully transmitted, this stimulus will provoke a reaction in Mosaic- indicating an ability for us to affect it from our end.

==Hangar 6, act 5==

Psychoplasmosis Infection Course

Psychoplasmosis infection has two distinct stages.

‘Latent’ Stage: During the first phase, subjects exhibit subtle behavioral shifts and changes in personality, making it very difficult to properly diagnose the infection. These changes range from isolation and introspection to manic paranoia or self-harm. Even in severe cases, early-stage psychoplasmosis is difficult to distinguish from mental breakdown.

‘Acute’ Stage: After some time, the patient enters a second stage. The trigger from this progression is uncertain- it may be time-based, or triggered by some external factor- but the shift is recognizable due to the sudden and constant discharge of plasmasilicate gel from eyes, nose and mouth. During this stage, the victim’s behavioral changes become much more extreme, resembling a complete psychotic break. Violence is common (seen in 19 of 23 recorded subjects), often resulting in the patient’s death.

Transmission: Long dormancy times prevent easy study of the infection’s transmission, but relatively limited spread rules out certain vectors- most notably airborne transmission or physical contact.

Treatment: No known cure.

==Hangar 6, Act 5==

Trial Plan:
After refining our signal and increasing the amplitude, we are ready to test an “attack” on Mosaic’s psychic connection to Subject 23. We will use the highest amplitude that we can without risking Subject 23, coded into an audio-visual element to be observed by both the subject and Agent DaSilva.

The hope is that this will force Mosaic to disconnect from its victims, much like using an electrical shock to force a predator to release its prey.

==Hangar 6, Act 6==

As subjects become accustomed to the hallucination of omniscience, they develop a growing sense of omnipotence to match. Even in the face of difficult or unfair test conditions, they show no frustration, and perceive the tools at their disposal to improve to match these challenges. Similar delusions of ‘magical’ devices and powers have been reported, particularly by subjects who receive more concentrated doses.

One subject, when instructed to shoot a fast-moving target with a child’s toy gun, reported that over the course of the tests, the weapon slowly changed from an air rifle, to a machine gun, and finally to what he described only as ‘a gleaming weapon of pure light and power.’ Most curiously, these ‘magical transformations’ were accompanied by marked improvements to the subject’s reaction time and accuracy.

==Hangar 6, Act 6==

Trial Plan:
After much deliberation, we have proceeded with an amplified version of the disruption signal in order to force Mosaic to disconnect.

The risk to Subject 23 is not insignificant, but not necessarily permanent, and certainly preferable to the damage inflicted by Mosaic’s control and the psychoplasmosis itself. Agent DaSilva will repeat the prior test with the modified signal, hopefully to even greater effect.

==Hangar 6, Act7==

Trial Plan:
Outsiders have trapped us in Hangar 5.

DaSilva and team will have to break through them is order to open the path for our evacuations.
(Hangar 6, act7)
There is some indication that the dosage of psycho-reactive compound required to make and sustain a connection with an infected subject may cause the compound’s side effects to linger from some time after the applications of the gas.

These side effects often manifest as dizziness, confusion, and minor hallucinations. The delusions are rarely permanent, and seem to constitute no real harm to the affected subject.

Regardless, dosage size should be carefully monitored by the investigator.

==Hangar 6, Act8==

Trial Plan:
Evacuation is underway, but enemy forces continue to attack.

DaSilva and team will hold them off while we escape.

==Hangar 6, Act9==

Trial Plan:
Breakthrough! By increasing the number of simultaneous connections to Mosaic, we can exponentially increase the effect of our disruption signal upon it! With the addition of even a few extra infected or other strong connections, the signal’s effect on Mosaic may be enough to stun it into temporary submission and force its disconnect from ALL infected humans.

Performing this test in the presence of actual Outsiders in risky in the extreme, but the potential reward is astronomical- the cure or partial cure of all infected humans worldwide. However, if we do not attempt it, then we are wasting our last opportunity, and perhaps condemning our friends and even species to destruction. We must act, and can only pray we are successful.
(Hangar 6, act9)
Dr. Dresner,

Pursuant to your request for any and all prototype weapons to be deployed in defense of the Hangar No. 6 facility during evacuations- here is what we’ve got. It’s a lightning cannon that- well, it’s still a prototype. We’ve had some problems in deployment. I think I’ve fixed it, but haven’t had the opportunity to test the fix.

I truly hope to see you back at the Bureau. If not, it’s been a pleasure, and a challenge, working with you.

Sincerely,

-Dr. Murphy

Survival Guide (Bureau)

2019-08-05T02:26:54Z

Goff Goff:

Some basic tips from the rookie that wants to be a veteran.

Rule one, This isn't Gears of War or Mass Effect.

Yes, they look the same, however...

Enemies in cover take less damage, while flanked enemies take extra damage. A head shot on a Outsider in cover does less than a body shot while flanked. Be aware, this counts for Agents as well. If you hear "This is a bad place boss!" it really is. And it can be fatal.

Rule two, suppression and being suppressed.

On any difficulty over Rookie, if you have two or more aliens shooting at you, don't pop up to return fire. See Rule 1 and you have three Outsiders taking shots at you. When this happens, have squad mates take the heat off you. Scatter will force shooters away from positions or Recon can Critical Strike one out. Or if all else fails, get your squad to flank the Outsiders for you.

On the other end, laser turrets are a good suppressor, like how enemy turrets are for you. Enemies that keep their heads down aren't shooting, allowing the squad to maneuver easily.

Rule three, ruin someones day.

Three aliens in cover are a quick way to see an agent riddled with holes. But a quick Scatter, Mine, or thrown grenade will solve that problem...and get some payback.

Rule four, distractions are a good friend.

Never underestimate the value of enemies shooting something else. The Sectopod is a deadly killing machine with two weaknesses. One is on it's back. With Recon's Diversion, a placed Laser Turret, and even a summoned blob an Agent can turn the tables in their favor with a Sectopod busy with something else.

Rule five, explosives are the great equalizer.

All mines can be shot, friendly and enemy alike. If you see an Outsider in range of their own mine, remind them explosions don't have allegiances with a well placed shot.

Rule 6, you can do so much more with Lift.

Weir's lesson on turret lifting is the tip of the iceberg. Lifted enemies are exposed to more damage, can't attack, and can't used abilities. Better, while a lifted Muton or Sectopod are stunned, they also don't leave the ground. A Plasma Field will burn much of the armor off while they can't move, and placed and thrown explosives won't be avoided.

Rule 7, and if all else fails RUN!

You might forget you have a dodge roll, don't. When something is getting too close, find new cover. You will likely take less damage doing that then being flanked... or worse, being feet away from a Muton.

Rule 8, Weaken does a lot of damage.

The Support skill Weaken is known well for its utility is damaging armor on Mutons and Sectopods, but did you know it lowers defense of unarmored targets? A weakened Gunship goes down fast.

In-Game Notes (Bureau)

2019-08-04T07:26:48Z

Goff Goff:

This is a list of all found notes from Missions in The Bureau: XCOM Declassified

==Groom Range, sub-level checkpoint==

Director Frost,

It is with all due respect for you and the organization you represent that I compose this
note imploring you to please reign in the actions of one Agent Angela Weaver, currently in
your employ. The audacity of Agent Weaver’s actions of late can only be motivated by perplexing
and utterly unfounded paranoia.

General Deems

==Groom Range, sub-level Elerium lab==

Memo
To: Pvt. Launcce
William Carter is not to leave quarters unless in the custody of Lt/ Garber-Paul. Photographic
identification of both Garber-Paul and William Carter are included with this correspondence.
These orders are of the highest priority.

Under no circumstances is anyone other than the courier himself to manipulate, manhandle, or
in any way come into physical contact with the case trusted to his charge.

-Lt. Curr

==Groom Range, war room check-in==

General Deems,

Director Faulke has been nothing less than cagey as regards the findings of his team at the operation in Montana. The Director has flat-out ignored requests to deliver the apparatus uncovered in the Bannock mines to our laboratories here at Fort Groom. He claims to have secured the artifact at an undisclosed facility, the whereabouts of which are so highly classified that I can’t even verify the place even exists! Faulke is protected all the way up the chain, well beyond my pay-grade.

I’ve informed him repeatedly that the request to transfer the object comes down from you, sir, but he still refuses to acquiesce. I’ve done all I can, sir.

Col. Weatherfrud

==Groom Range, war room check-in==

Elerium- Space Race Implications

Data Source: Test Series E-43 (12 shots total)
Class: Sub-Terranean

As regards directing the funding for future Elerium-based research, I would petition General Deems and the rest of the board to consider the implications this material has on the exploration of Outer Space.
Though it is impossible to discern whether this substance exists behind the Iron Curtain, prudence demands we assume it does. Lack of action in this arena will almost certainly see the Soviets extending the already embarrassing lead they’ve taken in the so-called Space Race.

I strongly urge the department to focus significant funding in this direction.

Sincerely, Dr. Feebaker

==XCOM base, Act 1, Carter and Nico's office==

TWO...FIVE...ZERO...NOVEMBER...EIGHT...NINE...TWO...

==XCOM base, Act 1, communications offices==

“Intercepted Transmission, Fort Detrich, MD”

Sir, enemy has overrun our [inaudible]
_casualties are high and we are having trouble mounting a counterattack [coughing, inaudible]
The enemy was able to infiltrate and release out stores of [coughing, inaudible]
_never had a chance. All staff evacuating to [static]

==XCOM base, Act 1, Faulke office==

“Security Installations Almost Complete”
Director Faulke

The closed-circuit security system has been installed in several of the facility’s main rooms as well as the corridors. This covers all major sections of the base and at your request, we have added a monitoring station in your office.
The recording options have also been provided, but some of the crew have concerns about installing cameras in the living and hygiene quarters. I told them I understood, but with potential infected, we just can’t be too careful.
You can expect all surveillance to be in place soon.

Pat Barclay
Maintenance

==XCOM base, Act 1, Ready Room==

Ian,

Are the rumors true? Some of us have been shut away down here in the war room since the initial attack. Reports of the devastation have been bad enough, but can they really hide among us? How are we supposed to fight against that? Do we even know if this base in secure?
Some of us have already been getting twitchy after long hours without seeing the sun. Rumors like this could lead to a riot.

Laurence Stiegar
Materials Specialist

==XCOM base, Act 1, Skyranger pad==

To All Base Staff:

We apologize for the power fluctuations that are causing brown-outs throughout the facility.
Engineers are working around the clock on bringing all necessary electrical subsystems up to speed, but the size of the project is taking a toll on our systems. We request your patience and restraint in unnecessary power use.
Particularly, we request that Dr. Heinrich and his team in the research lab limit their power consumption.
While I appreciate the gravity of the situation we’re in, along with the fact that we have never had to run at full capacity, continued power disruptions will cause unavoidable delays in production.

Donald P. Wrangler
Senior Staff Engineer

==XCOM base, Act1, Infirmary==

All Medical Staff

Our stock of medical supplies has been checked and should allow us to care for our patients. That said, with the number of injured that are returning from the field we still need to ration accordingly as our supply is not indefinite, and supply lines are strained at best.
Please remember to use all medical supplies sparingly- It’s going to be a long war.

Dr. Simon Timmons

==XCOM base, Act 1, Lab==

Dr. Heinrich

As per your request we are refitting the missile silo to house recovered elerium samples. Since we’re unsure what long term exposure to the substance may bring we are lining the silo walls with lead for extra protection. We should have this completed in conjunction with other improvements we are making to the lab.
The missile that had been housed in the silo has been safely dismantled and stored.
However, I simply cannot comply with the requests of Drs. Murphy and Scott, who requested it for “high-yield elerium delivery experiments.”

Perhaps you should talk to them about their independent studies.

Donald P. Wrangler
Senior Staff Engineer

==XCOM base, Act 1, Armory

July 19, 1963
Armory Staff

After last month’s weapon test incident we’ve installed and tested sprinklers in the firing range test area. We should not have another incident like the last one and frankly I don’t think the environment here can handle another fire. Please make sure all live fire tests are supervised as our target dummies are susceptible to fire.

Pat Barclay
Maintenance

==XCOM base, Act 1, Elevator hall==

Incident Report

Last week was the second time weapons crates were stacked in front of the Skyranger bay elevator.
Only the quick-thinking of maintenance crew avoided injury during the expedited return of DaSilva’s team.
While I understand our rush and the need to have fuel and ammunition readily available, it must be procured through the Requisition Officer in the Armory per normal channels. The Req. Officer needs to maintain an accurate count and service weapons that com back from the field. Proper procedures must be maintained if we are to fight orderly and effectively.

Pat Barclay
Maintenance

==XCOM base, Act 2, Communication office==

Heavy alien construction has removed all but nominal traces of Rosemont University and the surrounding neighborhood. Military defenses have been obliterated, and nearly all civilian populace has been infected with the unknown “sleepwalker” ailment.

Target Weir was successfully extracted, as were a number of uninfected civilians-- currently in quarantine in medical bay for further study. Wreckage of enemy gunship has been delivered to lab with other Outsider artifacts for analysis.

Mission successful.

==XCOM base, Act 2, Lab==

Outsider Biological Examination

Dr. Dresner,

Here are the findings from the Outsider biopsies. I should call out a few of the more interesting findings which may be useful for your own research:

1- The Outsiders’ biology is largely similar to our own; carbon-based, bipedal, vertebrate, all that. They appear to eat, crap, breath, bleed, and die like us.

2- Many appear to have major modifications to their circulatory, nervous, respiratory, skeletal, and muscular systems. These appear to be synthetic additions but the implantation method is far too through and precise for any surgery we’ve ever seen.

3- On death, these modifications overheat, rapidly consuming themselves and their host. Careful surgery can prevent this, but it’s very difficult and dangerous. Surgeon Kirkhope received severe blisters on the fingers of his scalpel hand, thank you very much.

I trust this is enough information for you to work with, and my staff can return to treating injured humans and studying the afflicted sleepwalkers. If you require more data, you are cordially invited to perform your own god-damned research.

Dr. Jeff Hara

==XCOM base, Act 2, Armory==

Security Screening Questions, Friday, Nov 2, 1962

To All Security Agents:
Today’s security question for infiltrator screenings, and “suspicious” response guidelines:
“Please recite the Pledge of Allegiance.”

Obviously, this should be easy for any red-blooded American. Be sure to watch for unusual cadence, which may indicate unfamiliarity with the pledge, or for signs of discomfort at the phrase “under God.”
Remember, your vigilance means the safety of the base and our entire species. When in doubt, take no chances.

Director Faulke

==XCOM base, Act2, Upper office entrance==

Security Screening Questions, Sunday, Nov 11, 1962

To all Security Agents:

Today’s security question for infiltrator screenings, and “suspicious” response guidelines:
“Where were you when President Johnson was assassinated?”

Obviously, this is a trick question. The Outsiders are passingly aware of our recent history, but appear to be bad at distinguishing between specific human names.
Remember, your vigilance means the safety of the base and our entire species. When in doubt, take no chances.

Director Faulke

==XCOM base, Act2, Offices==

Security Screening Questions, Wednesday, Nov 14, 1962

To All Security Agents:
Today’s security question for infiltrator screenings”suspicious” response guidelines:
“What noise does a dog make?”

Interrogation has revealed that Outsiders do not appear to have dogs on their homeworld, and as such will not respond with the obvious “woof” or “bark” or even “bow wow.” The closest thing they have appears to be a sort of mechanically-augmented personal pack animal of similar shape and size. Be warned: at least one infiltrator in the field has been uncovered attempting to pass by using the sound of these creatures: “goff goff.”

Remember, your vigilance means the safety of the base and our entire species. When in doubt, take no chances.

Director Faulke

==XCOM base, Act 2, Avenger Hanger==

Project Avenger Order Form

Deliver immediately and file in a secure envelope. Too many rumors about Project Avenger have been leaking out. I know the team needs to know that we have a positive way of striking back at the enemy, but we cannot afford to risk this knowledge reaching an infiltrator.

==XCOM base, Act 2, Break room==

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

I know we’re all dealing with a lot right now, from weeks living underground to the threat of extinction of the human race, but if I find the person who keeps drinking my personal store of Thunder Cola, I WILL TURN YOU IN AS AN INFILTRATOR AND SEE YOU IN FRONT OF A FIRING LINE!

Go ahead and test me,
Edmund

==XCOM base, Act 2, Ready room==

Infiltrator Testing Procedures

All Personnel:
As the tragic events around Nils’ demise have taught us, we must be eternally vigilant against infiltration from the Outsider menace. Physical screening can prevent cloaked Infiltrators, but we must be wary of other forms of infiltration, particularly by sympathizers or double agents.

Until such time as we can determine a scientific test to reveal the enemies among us, we have developed a functional identity test.
On entrance to the base form any external trip or assignment, all personnel are required to go through a screening attended by no fewer than two guards. These guards will ask one of a series of screening questions, rotated daily. Any subject who gives what is considered a suspicious response will be held for further questioning. Security agents will be given the questions and guidelines depeicting what constitutes a “suspicious” answer on a daily basis.
We thank you for your vigilance. With your assistance, we shall persevere.

Director Faulke

==OPERATION:GUARDIAN, After PAL room==

My Dear Evelyn,

Pa is now officially in cahoots with the government. He’s struck a deal with them and now men in black suits with shiny black shoes are running all over our little farm.
Pa says that he sold them some of the less productive land outside the North Pasture and is even allowing them to build some special bunkers in our barns! We’re not to bother them, and we can no longer go across the new ‘government land’ to get to Johnson’s creek.

Ma’s calling no so I have to go and do my night work before bed.

Write back soon!

Peggy

==OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Wreaked car==

Bethany,

Remember that plan we made in case something went wrong?

Something has gone wrong.

The signals we’re intercepting are like nothing I’ve ever heard. The headaches started two days ago, and today I decided that I had to run for it.

Between the director locking down the facility and those transmissions-I’m getting my stuff and getting the hell out of here.

Meet me at the place we went on Valentine’s day,
Philip

==OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Grave==

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.

A time to be born, and a time to die. A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.

==OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Lower office==

It’s been weeks since we’ve heard from anyone.

The director says we must maintain a communications blackout for security reasons.

I’m dying here without any of my favorite shows.

Yesterday Philip came out of the men’s room with what looked like oil smeared across his face. The director saw him and ushered him into his office. I heard raised voices and I swear I heard what sounded like a slap.

Something is happening and no one is talking about it.

Tom, let’s meet for cards and gossip. I have to get all of this off my chest.
-Randy

==OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Lower office==

From the desk of Martin Massier, Director of Operations:

This place holds secrets that, if lost, would endanger every last living American.

I did this for national security, not only to protect the secrets that we hold here but to ensure public health and safety. For these same reasons I was regretfully compelled to kill my assistant, Diane.

I do this with a heavy heart but a steady hand.

Goodbye, Edna.

==OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Upper labs

Wednesday, 3:45pm:

The facility has been compromised.

Symptoms started showing up a week ago. After that I ordered the rest of my team to lock ourselves in the lab.

Two days ago we heard gun shots. It was mechanical. One every 10 seconds. A pistol if I had to guess.

We went downstairs after it stopped and saw everyone. It was unbelievable.

We decided the only thing we could do is give them a proper burial.

Thursday, 4:03pm

We gave up on the burials after Dr. Samuels started to show signs of what seemed like exhaustion. Fearing exposure to the virus, we retreated back to the lab, where we remain.

We can only hope that the DOD will come to investigate our lapse in communication soon.

Dr. Sandoval Berger

==Pima, Cop car near diner==

Captain Garner,

I've never seen anything like this. My men and I were directing the evacuation when this businessman just stopped in the middle of the group. He stood there; his eyes all black, and then turned around. It was like he didn't even notice all the people around him, going the other way. He walked right back towards that tower thing. Didn't listen when I yelled. Didn't stop when one of my men grabbed his arm. Just kept on going... Kind of like he was sleepwalking.

He wasn't the only one. Half a dozen people turned, like that, in the first hour. Hell, some people even got out of their cars and started walking back. They just left their cars there in the middle of the road! I set half of my men to clearing out the abandoned vehicles. I'm taking Officers Caruso, Meier, and Bull and we're going to follow those poor bastards. Find out what the hell is happening here.

Lieutenant Mark Giemza
Pima Policec Department

==Pima, Car dealership==

Dear Mr. Smith of Smith Novelties Company,

Re:Order #11161983

On 9/5/1962 I placed an order via telephone for 500 custom bobbleheads to be delivered to Larry’s Portsmouth of Pima in New Mexico.

I received the order today and unfortunately, the product delivered does not meet my expectations. If you notice on the order form (#11161983), you’ll see that I checked the box labeled bobbleheads yet I received 500 statues. While that statues are certainly well-made, they’re not what I ordered. What’s worse, there’s no time to correct the error as I need them for our promotional sale for the new Portsmouth model, which will be starting tomorrow.

That leaves me with little choice but to accept the order as delivered and make do as best I can. I’m sure you can appreciate my disappointment with the situation and I trust that you’ll do your best to resolve the issue to my satisfaction as soon as possible.
Considering the circumstances, I would not be opposed to a partial reimbursement.

Please have your secretary contact me at her earliest convenience so that we can arrange a call and resolve this matter.

Sincerely,

Emily Maloney

Marketing Associate, Larry’s Portsmouth of Pima

==Pima, Car dealership office==

Attention sales staff,

If you’ve listened to KNOV lately, you’ll know that there’s a bad strain of the flu sweeping up from Mexico this year. Sales staff are strongly encouraged to wash their hands and avoid physical contact with customers as much as possible.

Of course, sales are still important to the bottom line, so we will not be turning away customers, even sick ones. Keep a smile on your face, but try not to breathe too deep.

Remember, you may be able to take a sick day but your sales numbers can’t. You all still have to meet your monthly quota, regardless of illness. The best way to do that is to avoid getting sick in the first place, so stay healthy!

Best regards,

Drew McCrory

Sales Manager, Larry’s Portsmouth of Pima

==Pima, Tree house body==

Letter: Dear Jim,

How I wish I’d gone with you and Molly in spite of my cold!

I’m not rightly sure what to say here. If there were any other way, I’d hold out. I’d find you and Molly. Oh, I’m glad she isn’t here right now...So Glad she isn’t here right now.

I’ve been hiding in Molly’s tree house for the last three days from- this is going to sound silly btu...From aliens/ The whole town is filled with them. Big, monstrous things. They don’t seem to attack unless attacked first but I think they’ve been making us sick. I’ve seen people shuffling towards the alien tower in a haze. Their eyes are black and oozing and they keep talking to themselves. Repeating themselves.

I can feel it happening to me. It’s so hard to focus. My eyes feel wet and when I touch them my fingers come away black. I won’t let myself turn. I want to remember you and Molly and how much I love you for however much longer I survive. Which won’t be long...Which won’t be long.

I took your pistol when I hid and I’m going to use it now. I won’t let myself turn...I won’t let myself turn. I love you both so much...I love you both so much.

Love, Marla Murdoch

==Pima, Radio Station==

Morning PSA:

Good morning, Pima! We here at KNOV would like to take a few minutes to remind you to take it easy and take care of yourselves.

There’s a flu passing through and I wouldn’t want any of my loyal listeners to catch it! Drink plenty of fluids, wash your hands, and cover your mouth when you cough. You know the drill!

Remember, an apple a day keeps the doctor away and Leffelman’s Supermarket has a great deal going on apples, cold medicine, and Brocks brand ginger ale! So get on down to Leffelman’s today!

Mike Chera

Disc Jockey, KNOV Radio

==Pima, Radio station backroom==

Captain Garner,

We ran into these...things. They have to be aliens. Straight out of some horror flick. A patrol of these monsters was passing by when Officer Meier cracked a joke about their faces. They would have passed right by if he’d kept his damn mouth shut but he went on repeating himself and drew their attention. The bastards killed Officer Caruso before Officer Bull and I could take them out. Officer Meier was still repeating that joke over and over afterward. Poor guy must have cracked. Can’t say I blame him though, with what we’ve been through.

We’re lying low at KNOV Radio now. They sure built this place sturdy and we’ve made a few of our own reinforcements. Unfortunately, we have to move on soon. Our supplies are running low. These aliens have better weapons that we do, and they aren’t struggling from lack of sleep and trying to stay hidden. No. They’re strutting around like they own the place. Maybe they do.

We’re going into that tower to find out what they’re doing with the citizens. It’s my duty as an Officer. We’re headed for Leffelman’s Supermarket, seems to be close to the base of the tower. Meanwhile, I’ll keep an eye on Meier.

Lieutenant Mark Giemza

Pima Police Department

==Pima, Gravesite==

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Caruso,

I regret to inform you that your son Chris was lost in the course of duty. He was shaping up to be one of our best officers. He fought bravely and didn’t flinch even when facing overwhelming force. Chris knew what he was facing, but he didn’t let that stop him.

It’s cold consolation when you’ve lost your son, but I wanted you to know I’ll be putting his name up for an award when this is all over. I am very sorry for your loss.

Lieutenant Mark Giemza

Pima Police Department

==Pima, Leffelman's Supermarket==

Wait list for cold medicine:

Awais Ahmed

Rob Caminos

Joe Conley

==Pima, Leffelman's Supermarket==

Captain Garner,

We managed to find a few things in Leffelman’s, but most of the food had already been taken or left to spoil. Every fifteen minutes we have to hide to keep from getting caught. It’s just me and Officer Bull, now...Just me and Officer Bull now. Officer Meier turned and joined the others, still muttering that damn joke again and again like a broken record.

We followed Meier and figured out how they’re getting into the tower. There are these strange pods behind Leffelman’s. They get in ‘em and those take them into the tower. I’m not keen on following them in that way so we’re going to look for another way in. Damn shame about Meier but there was nothing we could do for him. I hope neither Officer Bull nor I catch it.

Lieutenant Mark Giemza

Pima Police Department

==Pima, Leffelman's Supermarket==

To all Leffelman’s employes,

We’re running short on cold medicine, as I’m sure you’re well aware. We will have another shipment coming in within the next two days. There will be a wait list at the pharmacist’s counter for customers to sign up. If a customer complains to you, just apologize and gentry direct them to the wait list.

Be careful to cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough and wash your hands regularly. I realize this will be complicated by the plumbing issues we’ve been having, but Albert assures me those will be fixed very soon. In the meantime there will be bottles of distilled water available for your use. As my father always says, we at Leffelmsn’s take care of our own.

Sincerely,

P.J. Leffelman

General Manager, Leffelman’s Supermarket

==Pima, Leffelman's Supermarket back lot==

Dear Mrs. Meier,

I regret to inform you your husband Joshua is now missing in action, presumed dead...Presumed dead. He was an upstanding officer, one of the pillars of our police force. His two decades of service will not be forgotten. I am terribly sorry for your loss.

Lieutenant Mark Giemza

Pima Police Department

==Pima, Supermarket warehouse==

Mr. Leffelman,

I hate to tell you this, but one of the old pipes in the warehouse basement burst. The entire basement’s covered in about a foot of water. Worse, it’s the main water supply for the supermarket. I’ve been saying we should get new pipes put in for a while. I’ll get the pipe taken care of as soon as I can, but this isn’t going to be a quick repair. Right now I have my crew moving stock out of the flooded areas. Hopefully it’s not too damaged already.

We may want to talk to the city inspector as well. Something in the water seems strange. Hard to describe. I’m thinking maybe sewage got into the supply. In either case, the water’s going to be out for the next several days at least.

Regards,
Albert Thorsen

Head of Maintenance, Leffelman’s Supermarket

==Pima, Lower S1==

Captain Garner,

We found our way into some caverns under the tower. The aliens come and go through here all the time. They stand on this platform and then they disappear. Must be some sort of teleportation device...Some sort of teleportation device. It’s like something out of the sci-fi novels my sister reads.

Officer Bull and I are going to try to use it. Seems to be the only way in unless you want to join the infected...Join the infected.

Lieutenant Mark Giemza

Pima Police Department

==Pima, Upper S1==

Captain Garner,

We made it into the tower and have managed to stay undetected. We’ve discovered the aliens are loading the pods onto ships...Onto ships. Sending them god knows where.

Officer Bull says we should leave now...Says we should leave now. But I think we should investigate the pods...Investigate the pods. The pods look comfortable and safe...Comfortable and safe. Bull won’t let me get near them but I won’t let him stop me...Won’t let him stop me...Won’t let him stop me...Won’t let him stop me…

Lieutenant Mark Giem…

==Pima, Upper S1==

Captain Garner,

Despite all odds, Lieutenant Giemza and I have breached the alien tower, though we lost several good men in the process. We’ve discovered that the aliens are transporting the infected offsite. It’s hard to admit but there doesn’t appear to be anything we can do to help them at this point. We can only hope to help ourselves.

Ever since arriving at Leffelman’s, Lieutenant Giemz has begun to demonstrate the same symptoms as Officer Meier. I’m afraid he’s slowly succumbing to the disease that seems to be plaguing the rest of the population. As we move further into the tower, his condition appears to be worsening.

I’ve tried to reason with him but he refuses to leave the tower. I suspect he’s being brainwashed, in a way. I’m going to get him out of here if it’s the last thing I do. Right after we catch a few winks. I need to keep my strength up if I’m going to force him to come with me.

Officer James Bull

Pima Police Department

==XCOM base, Act 3, Infirmary==

Sleepwalker Screening Warning:

Infirmary Personnel,

It has come to our attention that the new audio-tone security screening has adverse reactions when performed on infected Sleepwalkers.

While Outsiders display markedly increased aggression as a response to the tone, infected Sleepwalkers display physiological signs of increased stress and agitation consistent with intense pain.
While we are studying the disturbing implications of this connection between Outsiders and infected humans, we must regretfully remind all personnel that this does not mean that infected personnel can be excluded from a mandatory security screening.

Dr. Hara

==XCOM base, Act 3, Lab==

Weir/Dresner Screening Protocol

Director Faulke,

After much study of the ‘Mosaic Communication Device’ extracted from “Infiltrator November,” Dr. Dresner and myself have made progress in understanding the nature of Outsider communication.
This leads to our practical application for security screening. By playing a combination of tones, one at approximately 4kHz and the other at exactly 18.25 Hz, we appear to be able to recreate a Mosaic violence imperative. Any Outsider exposed to this will be overwhelmed with sensations of aggression and panic, regardless of condition or disguise. However, to humans, this combination merely produces a high-pitched hum, and perhaps a certain sensation of movement.

Note that this tone must be administered carefully, as the human eyeball has a resonant frequency of 18.98 HZ, so a poorly adjusted tone can cause pain, headaches, and temporary visual hallucinations.
Details of our research are attached. We trust this will assist in security screening.

Dr. Alan Weir

==XCOM base, Act 3, Skyranger pad==

New Security Protocol

To All Base Personnel,

With the development of an effective infiltrator screening test by Dr. Dresner and Dr. Weir, I can announce that we have now completed a full test of the base’s personnel. I’m happy to announce that you are all human, and our security lockdown can be lifted somewhat.

However, we cannot afford to become complacent. Any staff that returns to the base will be subject to another screening, and base management reserves the right to perform random, mandatory screenings as necessary. As before, all screenings will be accompanied by at least two armed guards.

We thank you for your vigilance. With your assistance, we shall persevere.

Director Faulke

==XCOM base, Act 3, Offices==

Damage report from Pima, New Mexico

Pima, New Mexico has been lost and is to be considered a dead zone. Transport spire visible from outside of the city; numerous Sleepwalkers seen shuffling toward it from the surrounding city. Many evacuated, but enemy presence and reinforcements prevent continued evacuation.

Conclusive evidence shows that Sleepwalkers are non-hostile. Infection methods still uncertain, but the case study of Agent Nico DaSilva suggests that prolonged exposure to certain environmental effects may be a cause- however, exposure to infected themselves still appears safe, as seen in case files from other retrieved, quarantined survivors.

Despite the loss of DaSilva’s team, the information attained from inside the transport spire will be invaluable to our research.

Mission is a qualified success.

==XCOM base, Act 3, Lab==

Lab Notes, Dr. Weir

While we have yet to be able to intercept or fully understand the degree of the ‘mosaic’ communication, we have proven that we can crudely simulate the most basic imperatives with a combination of infrasound and high-frequency tones. We believe there is a third tone that acts to refine the imperatives, but we have yet to isolate its frequency, if that is indeed the fashion in which it is transmitted.

Currently, we have only found one imperative that can be reliably broadcast- primal aggression. I suspect the emotion’s simplicity is the reason it can be broadcast with only two frequencies.

==XCOM base, Act3, Faulke office==

Intercepted Memo
Director,

Found this partial note in the trash and it caught my eye. Thought you’d want to see what the people are saying.

-Anonymous

“...then what’s the point, dammit? Cities are being vaporized every damn day. Faulke doesn’t trust any of us and even with the lock down over, where are we supposed to go? We have no home.
I say we go down to whatever’s left of Vegas and live out the end of the world in style. We’re all going to tend up like those zombies in quarantine, so why not have som…”

==XCOM base, Act 3, Weaver office==

Missing Person Case: P. Weaver

A thick case file, with dozens of attached files, photographs, annotated maps, and meticulously handwritten notes. The original case revolves around the unexplained disappearance of Pete Weaver from upstate New York in 1956. Subsequent files follow sightings of mysterious lights, mass blackouts, and other unexplained disappearances around the country. Several include photographs of a man resembling General Deems, seen at the site of the disappearances. Attached are a handful of hand-drawn maps and notes for how and when would be the best opportunity to assassinate General Deems.

==XCOM base, Act 3, Carter's office==

Carter:

Dasilva and us used to have a drink or two after hours. After what happened, we figured you could use a bottle to yourself.

Percy

==Medford, Campsite==

Angie,

Mom tells me you got an award for bravery in the course of duty. Good job! Not that anyone should be surprised. I’m certainly not. If they’d ever seen you punch Tommy Carruthers in the nose, they wouldn’t have been either. Joking aside, I really am proud.

Things have been a little strange here. Hard for me to pinpoint it, but it feels like lots of little things are wrong. Like pipes breaking, power blackouts. Maybe I’m just being paranoid.
Remember when I went around wedging pennies in all the window frames so no one could get into the house? Mom won’t ever let me forget that one. Maybe I’m just tired.
Haven’t been feeling well lately. You should see the circles under my eyes!

Come visit sometime, okay? I miss you.

-Pete

==Medford, Cabin==

Found some caves near the campground and ducked in here to avoid the Outsider patrols and catch some shut eye. Can’t remember the last time I slept more than a few minutes. Denny is on guard duty first. All I can say is they sure didn’t teach us about this in the boy scouts.

==Medford, Cave==

Denny isn’t looking too good. He’s started repeating himself, like he forgot whatever he just said to me. Same words. Everything. It’s like talking to my Grandma. Told him to keep his nose and mouth covered with that bandana we found in the campground. Maybe it’ll fix his hay fever problem. We can’t afford either of us getting sick. Not if we want to make it out of here alive.

==Medford, Dry lake area==

We’ve been running for two days, hiding from the Outsider soldiers. No smart ones, thank God. I thought for sure we’d be caught that time Denny sneezed right while they were beneath our tree. Stupid hay fever. Might get us both killed!

==Medford, Dry lake boathouse==

Pete,

Could you take a look into the pumping station? Water levels seem a little low for this time of year. Actually, they seem a lot low. Maybe take a look around the caves, see if any new fissures have opened up? If we have any eruptions coming, best to know as much as we can beforehand. The last thing we need is for some tourist to get hurt.

Thanks,

Ray

==Medford, Holding pens==

I... I'm changing. I can see it. Slow. Slow. Some of the others, they don't change at all. They just die. Some change fast. Minutes. We're lab rats. Poked. Prodded. I hope I die. I don't want to become... whatever it is we become. Monster. Animals. I hope I die. I hope someone finds this place and burns it to ashes. I don't want to... become...

==Medford, Axis lair==

...In that day shall rise up a prophet. He will lead us through turmoil and bring us safely home again.” And when he read what he had written, Yhuun Ahri wept for he knew how his people would suffer. He knew his sons and his sons’ sons would not see the day of homecoming and would instead wander in the darkness between the stars. His tears were bitter.

He rose from his table, with bitter tears still upon his cheeks, and began to teach his sons the ways of war. They might wander homeless, but they would not go unprepared into darkness.

-Book of Origin, The End of Days

==XCOM base, Act 4, Faulke office==

Axis

It is of crucial importance that Axis be taken down immediately.

Please ensure our best agents are deployed to remove this critical threat.

==XCOM base, Act 4, Avenger hanger==

Reports of sightings

We’re picking up communications of potential Avenger sightings from short-wave radio signals.

The chatter seems mostly harmless, and it is this man’s opinion that it wouldn't matter less if some survivor sees our new baby.

==XCOM base, Act 4, Lab==

Elerium: This is truly the nectar of the gods!

If we can succeed in manufacturing this bomb, mankind will truly take a leap forward

==OPERATION:HAWKEYE, lower barn==

...have been several instances of military personnel committing suicide in the prisoner’s presence. Do not engage in direct contact with the prisoner under any circumstances. Maintain quarantine at all times. XCOM will handle prisoner transfer logistics.

==Rio Verde, Upper dam==

RE: Glowing Water

Chief,

Obviously I know this sounds crazy, but the lake was glowing last night. And the water was roiling like mad. I checked the tapes; they go dark just around the time the water lit up. Coincident with the malfunction in the instrumentation. But I saw it with my own eyes. I think we ought to send a team down into the water.

-Barry

==Rio Verde, Offices==

Hank,

Did you remember to bring your rifle? Timothy said he saw a mountain lion the other day so me and the boys are going to try to bag him. It’ll be a gas.

-Robert

==Rio Verde, Offices==

Chief,

I hope you’re okay and that you get this note. Thought it was the Russians at first, but goddamn. It’s like something out of one of my kid’s comic books. Monsters with laser pistols.

My crew and me grabbed the guns from my safe, but we haven’t got much. Taking everyone still living and heading down. There’s some passages that lead out of the dam, going under the lake.

I’ll shoot every damn one of these bastards if I have to. We’re getting out. I suggest you follow us fast as you can.

-Joe Coll, Maintenance & Facilities

==Rio Verde, Storage==

Chief,

These fuckin’ freaks are everywhere. They’ve got us blocked off from the escape passage. But we have some of our gear. We’re gonna bust through the goddamned floor if we have to.

Who’m I kidding? You’re probably dead. If you find this...Well, I hope I’ll see you on the other side.

-Joe

==Reo Verde, Break room==

Chief,

Stashed some ammo for you. You know where.

One of my boys is sick. He just keeps repeating himself over and over. He doesn’t look too good. We found one of the secretaries hiding in the offices. She came with us. Brave broad.

The freaks nearly caught us. Lost Robbie in that fight.

- Joe Coll

==OPERATION:ANGEL, Police car==

Dear Carol,

You’re not going to believe me when I tell you this, but please, just try to keep an open mind.

I think the park ranger assigned to this campground is some sort of alien.

And yes, I know how crazy that sounds. But I went outside the cabin a couple nights ago, and I saw him, and he didn’t see me, and his skin did this...this THING…

==OPERATION:ANGEL, Burnt cabin==

It’s hard to describe. It was like he FLICKERED. Like one second he was Ranger Harris, and the next second he was...God, I didn’t know what he was. But it wasn’t human.

Plus something else weird happened earlier today, and I don’t know if it’s connected to him or not, but I don’t see how it COULDN’T be…

==OPERATION:ANGEL, Body==

I was passing this other cabin, this guy and his wife are staying there, and the guy was standing on his porch-and his eyes were BLACK. Like he had oil in them. And he started talking real weird.

Sis, I don’t know what’s going on here, but I just...wanted to write all this down. In case I--well, just in case.

Neil

==XCOM base, Act 5, Cellblock==

June 28, 1963

Security Risk:

As I’m sure many of you are now aware, we are detaining Outsiders within this facility. Take note that within their cells they are powerless so let us take every precaution to ensure that they remain captive and harmless. If they escape it is likely they will retaliate with unrelenting force. I have stationed guards around the facility so please monitor the situation and inform the closest guard if you notice anything amiss so we can mitigate risks before they become a threat.

Thank you for your assistance,

Bruce Grundt
Chief of Security

==XCOM base, Act 5, Bomb lab==

June 26, 1963

Xenobiology

The humanoid “Outsiders” and the black slimes known as “Silacoids” are fascinatingly different in their physiological makeup. The Outsiders have incredibly smooth skin that seems to reflexively tighten and roughen as a force is applied to the surface, even after the specimen has been long dead. The Silacoids, on the other hand, have some sort of magnetic force holding the individual particles together. When dead, the patterns are seemingly random but as our captive specimens illustrate, they can control how their particles are aligned to control and change their shape at will. I will follow up on these experiments next week.

Robert Holloway
Senior Xenobiologist

==XCOM Base, Act 5, Deep lab==

August 14, 1963

To My Dear Friends:

Today will be my last day here. I consider you all brilliant minds, but profoundly misguided. You poke and prod these poor creatures, but you have no heart for them. They have come here to help you, but you do nothing but torture them. I’m going off to willingly accept their gift. I think you will eventually see the light and accept your fate. I look forward to having you all join me soon.

Yours sincerely,
Jonathan

==XCOM base, Act 5, Sleepwalker holding area==

June 25, 1963

Subjects appear to maintain the physical appearance of their former lives, with noticeable black slime pouring from facial orifices. We have been unable to determine if this slime serves a purpose, or is a byproduct of the ongoing, internal chemical reaction occurring within the host. Subjects mull about the cell or stand in place, and repeat unintelligent phrases. Attempts to communicate have all met failure.

Miriam Jones
Junior Facility Researcher

==Avenger, Act 6==

We have established radio contact with several XCOM members back on Earth.

A small group has managed to take refuge in the wilderness and are attempting to stay out of urban areas.

==Hanger 6 Notes==

==Hanger 6, Act 1==

Agent Nicholas DaSilva will undergo an experimental test to establish a connection to an infected subject using a combination of psycho-reactive compounds and emotionally resonant environments.

Through this connection with Subject 23, we will be able to better understand the behavioral abnormalities of psychoplasmosis, and perhaps uncover a means of treatment.

I believe Agent DaSilva is the agent most qualified to assist with this unorthodox approach.

==Hanger 6, Act1==

The application of psycho-reactive gas in advanced psychological study is still in its infancy, and many of its results on subject’s perception have proven quite curious. Most notable is a sense of omniscience and omnipotence, matched by hallucinations of strange, almost magical, tools and weaponry.

Upon first exposure, subjects report hallucinations of distorted space and time dilation. This is often followed by a sense of disembodiment, self-awareness from an outside perspective, and even empathic projection- seeing a scene as if from someone else’s viewpoint. This is especially common when used in group studies, or between subjects with a strong pre-existing bond.

==Hanger 6, Act 2==

Memorandum:

It has come to our attention that turnaround on Hangar setup is a priority for the psychooplasmosis trials. Unless the storage hangar stays organized, it will not be possible for us to respond to requests for trial layouts quickly.

As such, we are implementing a strict policy of non-admittance to Hangar No. 3, for all but staging personnel.

-Airman First Class Auseon.

==Hangar 6, Act 2==

Trial Plan:
To prepare Subject 23 for more rigorous testing, Agent DaSilva and his team will gather and preserve the scattered elements of the subject’s sedated consciousness.

Continued and even increased resistance from the psychoplasmosis’ defenses is quite likely.

==Hangar 6, Act 3==

Name: Lt. Francis Edgar Donovan

Born:Feb 2, 1914 in Boston, MA to Niall and Isadore Donovan

Education: BS in History, West Point, 1939

Marital Status:Single- never married

Family:
Isadore Donovan, mother- deceased 1914
Niall Donovan, father- deceased 1929
Edgar Donovan, brother (elder)- deceased 1913
James Donovan, brother (elder)- deceased 1918
Kevin Donovan, brother (elder)- deceased 1918
Maureen Abernathy, sister (elder)- deceased 1942
Isaac Abernathy, brother-in-law - deceased 1942

Professional Record:
The youngest son in a long line of proud soldiers, Francis “Donnie” Donovan comes from a family with a long tradition of honor and duty. Despite losing two brothers in WW1, he signed up for the Army at an early age and served with distinction in WW2. In 1945, he returned from the Pacific from to a home with no family. After years of correspondence with an old colleague, Director Faulke offered him a position in the Bureau as a senior agent, where he has proven himself as able and valued agent.

==Hangar 6, Act3==

Trial Plan:
With the subject’s mind safely contained and isolated, Agent DaSilva can attempt to make direct contact with the external intelligence behind the psychoplasmosis. Diplomatic contact and negotiation may be successful.

However, I suspect that as we are dealing with an unknown form of intelligence, we must be prepared for the worst.

==Hangar 6, Act 4==

Dr. Dresber,

I understand that your schedule is full for the near future, but I wonder if you might take some time to look over our newest weapon prototype, the Microwave Gun, and send any feedback you may have. The weapon produces a concentrated beam of microwave energy, causing molecules to rotate and build up thermal energy.

Please take care when handling the weapon. During development of the prototype, we saw a number of internal burn injuries to careless investigators. Especially regrettable was an injury sustained when an intern attempted to use the weapon to prepare food, an application of microwave technology that I do not support and, given these results, find quite dangerous.

-Dr. Chambers

==Hangar 6, Act 4==

Trial Plan:
Further contact with intelligence known as “Mosaic” is necessary to identify its ultimate goals for humanity and the nature of its influence.

We will introduce a proxy for Subject 23, allowing Agent DaSilva to observe Mosaic’s intentions towards it, while keeping the hallucinatory defenses from interfering.

==Hangar 6, Act5==

Trial Plan:
The connection between Mosaic and the infected appears to be quite strong, and operates via a medium that we do not entirely understand. However, it appears to operate in both directions- Mosaic giving commands to the subject and receiving stimuli from their perceptions.

With this test, we hope to introduce an additional stimulus to Subject 23 via the connection with Agent DaSilva. If successfully transmitted, this stimulus will provoke a reaction in Mosaic- indicating an ability for us to affect it from our end.

==Hangar 6, act 5==

Psychoplasmosis Infection Course

Psychoplasmosis infection has two distinct stages.

‘Latent’ Stage: During the first phase, subjects exhibit subtle behavioral shifts and changes in personality, making it very difficult to properly diagnose the infection. These changes range from isolation and introspection to manic paranoia or self-harm. Even in severe cases, early-stage psychoplasmosis is difficult to distinguish from mental breakdown.

‘Acute’ Stage: After some time, the patient enters a second stage. The trigger from this progression is uncertain- it may be time-based, or triggered by some external factor- but the shift is recognizable due to the sudden and constant discharge of plasmasilicate gel from eyes, nose and mouth. During this stage, the victim’s behavioral changes become much more extreme, resembling a complete psychotic break. Violence is common (seen in 19 of 23 recorded subjects), often resulting in the patient’s death.

Transmission: Long dormancy times prevent easy study of the infection’s transmission, but relatively limited spread rules out certain vectors- most notably airborne transmission or physical contact.

Treatment: No known cure.

==Hangar 6, Act 5==

Trial Plan:
After refining our signal and increasing the amplitude, we are ready to test an “attack” on Mosaic’s psychic connection to Subject 23. We will use the highest amplitude that we can without risking Subject 23, coded into an audio-visual element to be observed by both the subject and Agent DaSilva.

The hope is that this will force Mosaic to disconnect from its victims, much like using an electrical shock to force a predator to release its prey.

==Hangar 6, Act 6==

As subjects become accustomed to the hallucination of omniscience, they develop a growing sense of omnipotence to match. Even in the face of difficult or unfair test conditions, they show no frustration, and perceive the tools at their disposal to improve to match these challenges. Similar delusions of ‘magical’ devices and powers have been reported, particularly by subjects who receive more concentrated doses.

One subject, when instructed to shoot a fast-moving target with a child’s toy gun, reported that over the course of the tests, the weapon slowly changed from an air rifle, to a machine gun, and finally to what he described only as ‘a gleaming weapon of pure light and power.’ Most curiously, these ‘magical transformations’ were accompanied by marked improvements to the subject’s reaction time and accuracy.

==Hangar 6, Act 6==

Trial Plan:
After much deliberation, we have proceeded with an amplified version of the disruption signal in order to force Mosaic to disconnect.

The risk to Subject 23 is not insignificant, but not necessarily permanent, and certainly preferable to the damage inflicted by Mosaic’s control and the psychoplasmosis itself. Agent DaSilva will repeat the prior test with the modified signal, hopefully to even greater effect.

==Hangar 6, Act7==

Trial Plan:
Outsiders have trapped us in Hangar 5.

DaSilva and team will have to break through them is order to open the path for our evacuations.
(Hangar 6, act7)
There is some indication that the dosage of psycho-reactive compound required to make and sustain a connection with an infected subject may cause the compound’s side effects to linger from some time after the applications of the gas.

These side effects often manifest as dizziness, confusion, and minor hallucinations. The delusions are rarely permanent, and seem to constitute no real harm to the affected subject.

Regardless, dosage size should be carefully monitored by the investigator.

==Hangar 6, Act8==

Trial Plan:
Evacuation is underway, but enemy forces continue to attack.

DaSilva and team will hold them off while we escape.

==Hangar 6, Act9==

Trial Plan:
Breakthrough! By increasing the number of simultaneous connections to Mosaic, we can exponentially increase the effect of our disruption signal upon it! With the addition of even a few extra infected or other strong connections, the signal’s effect on Mosaic may be enough to stun it into temporary submission and force its disconnect from ALL infected humans.

Performing this test in the presence of actual Outsiders in risky in the extreme, but the potential reward is astronomical- the cure or partial cure of all infected humans worldwide. However, if we do not attempt it, then we are wasting our last opportunity, and perhaps condemning our friends and even species to destruction. We must act, and can only pray we are successful.
(Hangar 6, act9)
Dr. Dresner,

Pursuant to your request for any and all prototype weapons to be deployed in defense of the Hangar No. 6 facility during evacuations- here is what we’ve got. It’s a lightning cannon that- well, it’s still a prototype. We’ve had some problems in deployment. I think I’ve fixed it, but haven’t had the opportunity to test the fix.

I truly hope to see you back at the Bureau. If not, it’s been a pleasure, and a challenge, working with you.

Sincerely,

-Dr. Murphy

Survival Guide (Bureau)

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Dispatch Mission (Bureau)

2019-07-30T00:27:11Z

Goff Goff:

Dispatch Missions act as a way of levelling up your men and gaining new technology as they allow you to send them off on another mission without [[William Carter (Bureau)|Carter]] where they are almost guaranteed a level up. You can send as many agents on dispatch missions as long as the overall level is over the required level. Eg. A Dispatch Mission with a level score of 10 can be completed by any amount of soldiers that add up to ten or more, but once it goes to that value you will lose the ability to add more soldiers and only launch the mission.

Any amount of dispatch missions can be launched at once as long as you have the necessary amount of soldiers. ''(It may be better for you if you have any non-level 5 agents to send them on a dispatch mission.)''

Gearing Up (5)

Fernley, Nevada

Radio transmissions indicate students at an engineering college in the southwest have discovered some of the Outsider technology and begun studying it. Look into recruiting theses students, gather any new technology they’ve found, and keep their knowledge from spreading panic.

Mission Result: Gearing Up

Your agents found the students and recruited them to ensure their silence. They shared what they’d learned about Outsider technology and have become part of the research staff, working on weapons development under Dr. Murphy.

Reward: Guardian Pack

Nanotechnology (7)

Bow, New Hampshire

Dr. Heinrich believes the dormant Nano-fluid from the Silacoid can be used to great effect if in the right hand. Anna Ganjaldo, a pioneer in the nascent field of nanotechnology is the extraction target. She will be a welcome addition to the white coats.

Mission Result: Nanotechnology

Finding the nanotechnologist was no easy task-besides being a genius, she is also resourceful and kept herself well hidden. She had begun design on a prototype backpack which came in handy during the transit back. Heinrich and Ganjaldo have already tasked the production staff with her prototype design.

Reward: Stabilization Assistance Pack

Recovering Leaders (7)

Fairfax, Virginia

We have reason to believe a detachment of the Secret Service was at this location during the attack, most likely guarding former president Truman. There’s a chance they’ve survived. Send a team to find the former president and his Secret Service agents if they still live.

Mission Result: Recovering Leaders

Our information was correct. Sadly, the former president and most of his bodyguard, except one, had succumbed to injuries taken during the first wave of attacks. We have their bodies and will be giving them a burial with full honors. The lone survivor has been patched up and should be ready for active duty.

Reward: Rank 3 Recon Agent

The Russian (8)

Pima, New Mexico

Send an agent to accompany the potential Russian convert, Piotr Zhedrev, to the site of the Pima tower. Prove conclusively that the alien menace is real and threatens the entire earth, and we may be able to secure his loyalty.

Mission Results: The Russian

Piotr’s first experience with the Outsiders was more memorable than expected, as they were ambushed by a small squad of hostiles. However, our agents were victorious, and Piotr is a firm convert - and now one with proven experience in the field.

Reward: Rank 4 Engineer Agent

Sleepwalkers (8)

Des Moines, Iowa

Your work has tracked an outbreak of Sleepwalker infection in XCOM agents to a recent long-term recon mission in this town. Send a team to retrace their steps and isolate the source--without becoming another victim.

Mission Result: Sleepwalkers

After-action reports show that agents were stuck in Riverside for longer that expected, during which time they subsisted on local food and water. Careful forensic analysis has isolated the infection source to town water supplies, likely contaminated by Outsider infiltrators.

Reward: Point-Blank Pack

Vendetta (9)

Pendleton, New York

Outsider activity in the area may be related to one of the original abduction cases that preceded the attack. Investigate the new relevance of an old case.

Mission Results: Vendetta

Potsdam was the site of the first known alien abduction, and has also been one of the first towns to be afflicted by the “Sleepwalker” infection. Cross-checking Angela’s file with other infected towns, every site of a missing person led to an early infection. The seeds of the alien takeover appear to have been planted at least half a decade ago.

Reward: Blast Protection Pack

Flight Test (10)

Fort Bragg, California

Preform test to develop an improved fuel system for the Avenger. Agent should have a working knowledge of engineering, and be able to protect sensitive technological prototypes.

Mission Result: Flight Test

The improvements to the Avenger’s fuel system should provide an additional 3% power output, as well as 5% fuel efficiency. The savings on Elerium have freed up a substantial amount of material for other research.

Reward: Quick Charge Pack

Cure (10)

St. Albans, West Virginia

Medical advances have been able to develop a potential cure from the Sleepwalker infection, and further testing will hopefully allow us to cure large groups of the population at once. A medical agent is to be sent to field test a cure on an isolated community.

Mission result: Cure

The cure has proven to be successful, although victims require medical care to ensure a full recovery. With further work, you may even be able to cure every Sleepwalker on the planet. Congratulations.

Reward: Rupture Pack

Behind Enemy Lines (10)

Shreveport, Louisiana

A military convoy carrying weapons and ammunition has been trapped by enemy forces. Send a team of agents to get it out.

Mission Results: Behind Enemy Lines

Your agents retrieved not only the weapons and ammunition, but the soldiers and drivers with the convoy as well. This gives us more potential field operatives. Good job.

Reward: Rank 3 Commando Agent

Claiming What’s Ours (10)

Seattle, Washington

Before the attack, an Air Force research facility in this area was secretly experimenting with using lasers to intercept missiles. Send a team to recover whatever equipment and research they have. This could help us develop weapons to fight the Outsiders.

Mission Results: Claiming What’s Ours

Your agents successfully recovered several prototypes from the research center. Sadly, the staff and researchers had been infected with the Sleepwalker virus. Their work will help us protect others from the same fate. Good job.

Reward: Corrosive Plasma Pack

Space Junk (10)

Upland, California

A laboratory in southern California has been working on space-faring satellites. Director Faulke wants all of their equipment and prototypes for XCOM. Send agents to investigate whatever has survived the Outsider attacks and bring back anything, or anyone, of use.

Mission Results: Space Junk

Your agents were able to recover prototypes as well as a functional satellite slated for launch into space later this year. Director Faulke and Dr. Dresner are both very pleased. Well done.

Reward: Health Converter Pack

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Class Builds (Bureau)

2019-07-29T22:45:25Z

Goff Goff:

As per usual, you need a squad to face Outsider threat. There are four specialty's to chose from, Recon(Sniper), Support(Medic), Engineer(tactical), and Commando(assault)

At Rank 1, they each start with only their base training and a starting ability.

==Support==

Rank 1:

Ability: Combat Stims

Bonus: Increases the combat performance of allies in the area of effect.

Description: By dispersing an aerosol burst of stimulants, this agent can temporarily enhance
The accuracy, damage, and survivability of allies.

Rank 2:

Ability: Shield Sphere

Bonus: Deploys a Shield Sphere, protecting all inside against enemy fire.

Description: This agent can now deploy a spherical shield, providing safety anywhere on
the battlefield.

And

Endurance

Bonus: Increases maximum health.

Description: Combat experience and training has hardened this agent, making him more
capable of enduring the dangers of the battlefield.

Rank 3:

Ability: Disrupt (Split)

Bonus: Destroys an opponent’s shield and leaves them stunned.

Description:

This agent can fire a burst of energy that overloads shields and disorients enemies.

Or

Ability: Weaken (Split)

Bonus: Destroys an enemy’s armor and renders them vulnerable.

Description:

This agent can fire a burst of energy that renders unarmored foes vulnerable and does
significant damage to armor.

Rank 4:

Medical Breakthrough (Split)

Bonus: Increases potency of Combat Stims ability.

Description: Pharmacological research has increased the power of Combat Stims. Those
under the effects hit harder and faster.

Or

Guardian Angel (Split)

Bonus: Significantly reduces damage when on a revive order.

Description: This agent is devoted to keeping his squadmates alive, and can get through
hell in order to revive an ally.

And

Helping Hand

Bonus: Makes all squad abilities last longer.

Description: By forging tight-knit bonds, this agent ensures every member of the squad
Learns essential skills to improve performance.

Rank 5

Savior (Split)

Bonus: Significantly increases the entire squad’s bleed-out time.

Description: This agent applies pre-combat injections to all squad members, causing
wounds to quickly coagulate and slow bleeding.

Or

Mirror (Split)

Bonus: The agent’s Shield Sphere ability reflects projectiles.

Description: This agent’s Shield Sphere reflects enemy projectiles back at the attacker.

And

Endurance (Max health increase)

==Recon==

Rank 1:

Ability: Critical Strike

Bonus: Inflicts heavy damage to any target on the battlefield.

Description: This agent’s impressive skill as a marksman allows him to concentrate
And land a perfect shot.

Rank 2:

Hard To Kill (Split)

Bonus: Significantly decreases chance to be hit.

Description: This agent has learned how to make it difficult for enemies to anticipate his
movements and hit him.

Or

Sniper (Split)

Bonus: Increases damage with sniper rifles.

Description: Advanced combat training in offensive tactics allows this agent to damage
targets more effectively.

And

Eagle Eye

Bonus: Increases weapon effectiveness from a flanking position or higher ground.

Description: This agent’s experience enables him to take advantage of flanking positions
and higher ground to make more accurate shots.

Rank 3:

Ability: Cloak (Split)

Bonus: Renders agent invisible.

Description: This agent can temporarily turn invisible, making him impossible to target.

Or

Ability: Diversion (Split)

Bonus: Diverts enemy attention toward deployed hologram.

Description: This agent can deploy a holographic decoy to distract enemies, enabling
The squad to move into flanking positions.

And

Endurance (Max health increase)

Rank 4:

Crack Shot (Split)

Bonus: Recharges Critical Strike ability faster.

Description: Repeated Critical Strikes have improved this agent’s reflexes, resulting in
faster use of this ability.

Or

Armor Piercer (Split)

Bonus: Critical Strike now does heavy damage to armor and shields.

Description: This agent’s observational skills enable him to target Critical Strikes at
weak points in armor and shields.

Rank 5:

Ability: Fire Mission
Bonus: Bombards an area with heavy artillery.

Description: This agent can call in a devastating localized artillery strike.

And

Endurance: Max health increase

==Engineer==

Rank 1:

Ability: Scatter

Bonus: Causes enemies to panic and flee an area.

Description: This agent has built devices to temporarily repel Outsiders. It has no
impairing effects on humans.

Rank 2:

Ability: Mine

Bonus: Deploys an explosive proximity mine.

Description: Engineering training allows this agent to deploy mines on the battlefield,
becoming deadly traps for unwary opponents.

And

Endurance: Max health increase

Rank 3:

Demolitions Expert (Split)

Bonus: The mine ability recharges faster.

Description: Time spent studying demolitions has given this agent the ability to
deploy mines more swiftly.

Or

Shotgunner (Split)

Bonus: Increases accuracy and damage with weapons.

Description: Experience fighting in the field has taught this agent to make every shot count.
He knows where to aim to cause the most damage.

Rank 4:

Ability: Rocket Turret (Split)

Bonus: Deploys a powerful Rocket Turret

Description: This agent can deploy a Rocket Turret, a high damage weapon best used at
long range.

Or

Ability: Laser Turret (Split)

Bonus: Deploys a rapid-fire Laser Turret.

Description: This agent can deploy a Laser Turret, a high rate-of-fire weapon best
used at short- and mid-ranges.

And

Endurance: Max health increase

Rank 5:

Fortified Turrets (Split)

Bonus: Turrets now deploy with a shield.

Description: This agent has mastered the craft of deploying autonomous weapons.
His turrets are now fortified with shields.

Or

Monkeywrench (Split)

Bonus: Increases squad’s damage against mechanical enemies.

Description: This agent’s Engineering experience significantly increases the squad’s
damage against mechanical enemies.

And

Heavy Metals

Bonus: Increases damage from all deployed weapons.

Description: Experience with Outsider technology has taught this agent how to use alien
Materials in his turrets and mines, increasing their efficacy.

==Commando==

Rank 1:

Ability: Taunt

Bonus: Enrages an opponent, drawing them out of cover and toward the agent.

Description: This agent is proficient at getting the enemy’s attention, provoking his target
into leaving cover and attacking.

Rank 2:

Ability: Pulse Wave

Bonus:Projects a wave of force that sends opponents flying.

Description: This agent fires a charged energy burst along the ground, which knocks
most enemies in the vicinity away. Larger enemies are only slowed momentarily.

Rank 3:

Tunnel Vision (Split)

Bonus: Significantly increases damage on Taunted targets.

Description: This agent knows exactly how to enrage Outsiders past the point of reason.
His targets focus so intently on him that they leave themselves completely vulnerable.

Or

Machine Gunner (Split)

Bonus: Increases accuracy and damage with weapons.

Description: Direct combat experience improves this agent’s weapon precision.

And

Endurance: Max health increase

Rank 4:

Ability: Personal Shield (Split)

Bonus: Protects an ally with a shield.

Description: Due to experience fighting shielded opponents, this agent is able to
generate protective shields for himself and his allies.

Or

Ability: Plasma Field (Split)

Bonus: Creates an area of deadly burning plasma.

Description: A fondness for pyrotechnics and increased familiarity with plasma
attacks allow this agent to set an area ablaze in burning plasma.

And

Resilience

Bonus: Reduces damage taken.

Description: This battlefield veteran shrugs off attacks that would injure less-experienced
soldiers.

Rank 5:

Peak Conditioning (Split)

Bonus: Increases maximum health.

Description: This agent is the pinnacle of physical fitness. He withstands the dangers of
battle better than most of his allies.

Or

Wave Amplification (Split)

Bonus: Increases the damage done by the Pulse Wave ability.

Description: By amplifying the energy flow of his power modules, this agent now does
significantly more damage with Pulse Wave.

Class Builds (Bureau)

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Ethereal (Bureau)

2019-07-29T22:21:11Z

Goff Goff:

'''Warning Spoilers Alert, Storyline Information from The Bureau'''

=The Ethereals=
Beings of pure energy, without any physical substance. Homeworld unknown. Their appearance is of a tall, near-transparent 4-armed humanoid, with a dozen thin tentacles coming from its backside. The head is a large neckless dome that covers what is either a face, or a visible brain.

Two are encountered: a feminine-'voiced' electric-yellow one named Shamash (a Hebrew word that translates to "Sun"), and an electric-blue one named Asaru (possibly a Japanese word meaning "Look for"/Seeker/Seer), that speaks with Agent Carter's voice (though Shamash claims this is only because 'he' has not yet "know (his) own." She claims that they are beings of influence, and have merged with beings in multiple realities, with the intent of sharing information for the rare occasions that their kind meet. It is implied that they set themselves on planets that harbor the possibility of intelligent life, and simply wait for a suitable being to be born.

Shamash claims to be a much older Ethereal, who long ago merged with the Zudjari scientist who would become [[Origin (Bureau)|Origin]]. Eventually, through years of study, Origin found a way to not also break their bond, but effectively enslave Shamash, creating the [[Zudjari and Mosaic (Bureau)#Mosaic|Mosaic]] network through her psionic abilities, and enslaving his own people, leading to the Outsider empire.

The other, Asaru, has been sleeping on Earth for an unknown amount of time and, according to Shamash, was awaken before his time. He was in hibernation in an unseen artifact that was discovered in an Elerium mine in Bannack, Montana. The artifact was then in the briefcase that Carter had transported to Area 51 (Groom Range), before Carter is attacked by an [[Infiltrator (Bureau)|Infiltrator]]/[[Sleepwalker (Bureau)|Sleepwalker]], who attempts to capture the artifact. When the Infiltrator/Sleepwalker had near-fatally shot Carter and then began to strangle him, Asaru escapes and kills the alien and merges with Carter, and the player can now control Carter. Just outside, the invasion has begun.

=Breaking the 4th wall=
The implication is that the player is actually playing as Asaru (which explains the third-person aspect). When the Ethereal bond is eventually shown, it is by the tentacles being linked to Carter's body and joints, suggesting puppetry. And as Director Faulke says, no other Agent or Squad has the success rate that Carter has: in truth, it is Asaru supplementing the abilities and directing both Carter and his squad with the precision of a computer (ie: a PC, a PS3 or an XBox 360). This also opens the possibility that Carter's and the XCOM agents more unique abilities (Lift, etc.) are merely possible through harnessing the Ethereal's power through the Venn Brace.

Later, during the infiltration of the Outsider homeworld, Carter learns of the Ethereal's existence from Origin, and manages to capture Shamash with the [[Venn Brace (Bureau)|Venn Brace]] (implying that the Brace and the artifact are of similar nature), crippling the "Moz Zaaik" network. And with the detonation of a "Nuculerium" bomb, Origin and the Mosaic core equipment (and much of the Outsider homeworld) are presumed to be destroyed. However, the years of study have given Origin enough knowledge to mimic an Ethereal's abilities, and continue to exist as one within Mosaic (though at a severely weakened state, at a fraction of a true Ethereal's power) in a backup core (that managed to escape through the [[Venn Gate (Bureau)|Venn Gate]] that XCOM had used) on a Zudjari dreadnaught, holding the remains of the network up, and able to continue the invasion, even assaulting XCOM's base itself, Site X.

After Shamash awakens in XCOM's laboratory, Carter realizes that he had been controlled by Asaru (ie: you, the player), and destroys Shamash in a rage (while surprised that a handgun seemed to have worked in killing her), right at the start of the assault of Site X. Carter moves through the base while fighting Asaru's control, eventually threatening to set off a bomb to destroy them both, giving the player/Asaru 35 seconds to release him. After ejecting from Carter, Asaru makes the choice of merging with either Director Faulke, Doctor Weir, or Agent Weaver; the three humans, realizing that the Ethereals are telepathic, correctly assume that Asaru can 'hear' them, and give permission for him to merge with them.

With the new merger complete, Faulke, Weir, and Weaver escape Site X in the [[Avenger (Bureau)|Avenger]], and plan the assault on the faux-Ethereal Origin's mothership. The human that has merged with Asaru, having the ability of a full Ethereal, states that if they connect with the core of the ship (the backup Mosaic Core), they can overwhelm and delete Origin for good.

When the Mosaic core is infiltrated (and while an infinite stream of regular and Elite Mutons swarm in), the linked human will use Asaru's power and give the order for all Outsiders to stand down, ending the invasion, and killing what's left of Origin. Depending on the human chosen, the Mosaic/Human/Ethereal will command the remaining Outsiders through one of three endings, revealed as the human talks to [[The_Council_(EU2012)|The Council]] of their actions, managing to keep the entire invasion secret, stating that anyone who knows the truth is either dead, or working for XCOM.

And when a Councilman asks of the "other creature," the human says that the Ethereal bond was broken shortly after final operations, and that "Its status, its location, and its intent are ... [[Enemy_Unknown_(EU2012)|unknown]]." [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiIE4P-ycfA]

=Plotline Theories=
* It is possible that these Ethereals are the [[Ethereal (EU2012)|Ethereals]] ones who managed to ascend, while the ones that appear in [[Enemy Unknown (EU2012)|Enemy Unknown]] are the aliens that failed to ascend and so were forced to live in a physical body.
''<center>"The greatest failure of the Ethereal ones... we who failed to ascend as they thought we would...</center>''
:* This doesn't invalidate the possibility that the ''they'' refers to a yet unseen species of aliens (who placed Asaru on Earth).
* The '''New One''' mentioned by the [[Uber Ethereal (EU2012)|Uber Ethereal]] in Enemy Unknown could also refer to them expecting for Earth's Ethereal to reveal itself through the Volunteer and join them.
* Another possibility is that Asaru never left/returned to Earth during the events on Enemy Unknown and that someone in XCOM, possibly the Commander (the player), is merged with the Ethereal. This also explains the vision the Volunteer at the end of the game of Earth being destroyed as Asaru warning him/her of what is about to happen if the Temple Ship isn't destroyed.
*More credence is given to the theory that the XCOM Commander is bonded to an Ethereal in the final scenes of XCOM 2, where the Commander is shown to have extraordinary psionic abilities under pressure - controlling an alien Avatar in the final mission and then going toe to toe with three enemy Ethereals in psionic combat in the final cutscene. In addition, several brief glimpses of an Ethereal are seen as the Commander goes under to control the avatar.

==Related autopsy==

Autopsy Report: Ethereal

WEIR’S NOTE: Due to unexpected interruptions, a full autopsy of the captured Ethereal could not be completed, and much of Dr. Heinrich’s notes have been lost in the ensuring chaos. Attached are what little has been recovered:

Telepathic abilities, limit unknown but able to subtly influence host. Possibly other psychic abilities such as telekinesis? Must be careful about interactions until we find a way to shield it.

Only partially exists in our plane of existence(?)- definitely must be more than the frail physical form apparent to our limited instruments.

Uncertain age- potentially ageless. Current specimen supposedly sustained in Origin host/network for millennia. If it can change hosts, an Ethereal may be able to pass undetected for generations on a planet.

Apparently very rare- only one recorded among all of Outsiders’ conquests, and apparently a target of great value. Potential applications for warfare unknown, but unpleasant.

[[Category:Bureau (2013)]]

Outsider Elite (Bureau)

2019-07-29T22:20:05Z

Goff Goff:

Well-armored (high HP) and shielded, these are Zudjari veterans of war. They are extremely aggressive, and will often either attempt to flank, or break cover and charge to engage in close combat; a brutal tackle that will easily knock any human flat on their ass. A good tactic is, as soon as you hear them say "Granood!" (grenade) is to immediately Lift them, making them drop their sticky grenade. If they have shields up, take a few pot shots to weaken them. With the grenade directly below them, if it kills them (and it often will), they will go flying into the air.

==Related autopsy==

Autopsy Report: Outsider Elite

The Elites are heavily armed and shielded ground troops in the Outsider forces, and combine peak physical development of their species, advanced tactical training, and a vicious ferocity that can surprise even trained field agents. Elites are equipped with shields, automatic weapons, and grenades, and often work in conjunction with multiple Outsider grunts and a Commander.

Elites appear to be veteran of many previous Outsider conquests, and different specimens often carry small trophies of their past campaigns. If we successfully repel this invasion, our analysts will have a lifetime of work studying these fragments to learn about the Outsiders’ military history and other species of our galaxy.

[[Category:Bureau (2013)]]

Titan (Bureau)

2019-07-29T22:19:11Z

Goff Goff:

It serves as the Boss of the Spire. A Leviathan monolith, it unfolds and reassembles into a geometric weapon of mass destruction, firing beams of burning Plasma energy. The only good thing about seeing it in such a mode, is that an apparent control core appears, from which the beam is emitted. This essentially is a Mexican Standoff-- and here you've brought hand weapons to a heavy artillery fight.

The Blaster Launcher will become available to you in the same mission as the Titan's appearance, and it holds a total of 9 rounds (and fires in 3-shot bursts, so you have 3 shots), so using it is extremely helpful in this fight. Scoring a hit on the Titan's core with the Blaster decimates it's HP. If you Lift an Engineer's turret, it may get in some shots as well. As it is a flying unit, ground-based weapons are, naturally, useless. There is a Supply Box in the room before, allowing you to change out weapons and packs: for Carter you may consider either a pack with Damage Reduction, or the pack that increases clip & carry capacity (the Blaster Launcher would then have a 4-shot clip, and 8 shots in reserve). Another good Agent makeup is two Scouts: the two guaranteed Critical Hits softens the target, and alternating with Decoy deployments may give Carter a reprieve from the devastating attack of the Titan.

For defense, always use heavy cover (which it will often destroy to get to you. If stuck in the open, your best bet is to run and dodge-roll to try to get it's targeting laser to lose tracking of Carter (or at least reduce time in the plasma field), as the Titan will almost always focus it's fire on him. The Recon's Decoy may buy you a few seconds, and Shields may at least reduce damage.

When the Titan does fire, the blast zone remains bathed in plasma, so don't linger if you do get hit.

==Related salvage report==

Salvage Report: Titan

Study of the limited sample of “Titan” material collected by intrepid XCOM agents shows many shared properties with the substance constituting Silacoids. Whether Titans or Silacoids are themselves sentient and can be regarded as living or are merely examples of highly advanced technology remains uncertain.

Titans are massive, airborne enemies, capable of shifting both shape and function. Field agents are strongly advised to find hardened cover when the Titan shifts into a distinctive “O-shaped” firing form, although this does expose what appears to be a vulnerable control core.

[[Category:Bureau (2013)]]

Silacoid (Bureau)

2019-07-29T22:17:39Z

Goff Goff:

{{OriginalVersion (Bureau)}}

The amazing, disgusting blob. This mass of sillacon-based organic goo is held together by an internal electromagnetic field. A low-health opponent, they aren't much of a threat, but they are fairly fast, and may often try to engulf your agents. Being amorphous gels, they often pour out of a building's internal structure, like air conditioning vents, or any other small holes they can find. Hope you don't encounter one while going to the bathroom...

==Related autopsy==

Autopsy Report: Silacoid

The “Silacoid” (or simply “Blob”) is an enigmatic creature. It is composed of a uniformly similar semisolid silicon-based material, with no evidence of connection materials or anything resembling controlling or processing centers. However, when an electrical charge is applied to the substance, it can form shapes, constrict, or even respond to external stimuli. However, this activity can be ceased by disrupting the material’s cohesion- most readily through violent trauma.

While such abstract technology proves difficult to fully understand, we may be able to control and direct it on our own terms, as well as developing further uses for Silacoid materials.

[[Category:Bureau (2013)]]

Gunship (Bureau)

2019-07-29T22:16:45Z

Goff Goff:

Airborn battle platform, it carries laser turrets, large missiles, and often it's compliment of Zudjari soldiers. If you can attack it quickly, you may be able to destroy before the soldiers jump out (though you won't get the XP for them).

==Related salvage report==

Salvage Report: Gunship

The gunship we faced was only one of a countless number of the Outsiders’ multi-purpose assault ships, but it has provided us with an excellent array of technological materials for study. The combined thrust/gravitic propulsion systems, elerium-transfer power source, and assorted environmental control systems should be especially useful if we are to take the fight to the enemy.

More generally, we find that while the enemy gunships are very sturdily built for war, they also bear evidence of extended heavy usage with only minimal repairs. In some cases, unnecessary systems (luxury and entertainment suites) have been cannibalized for use in more pressing repairs (weapons and propulsion), suggesting that the Outsiders have been running low on supplies in the course of their extended conquests. This may explain the urgency of their attack on Earth.

[[Category:Bureau (2013)]]

Drone (Bureau)

2019-07-29T22:15:37Z

Goff Goff:

A high-flying nuisance at first, these robotic enemies have the annoying habit of healing injured aliens (and often go for the one with the highest HP capacity, like Mutons). Later on, Advanced Drones appear with additional health, and a tractor beam that may drag your agents out into the open.

==Related salvage report==

Salvage Report: Drone

The Drone is a small flying mechanical device, which can attack with an energy blast, as well as provide basic field repairs. These devices provide basic support for the enemy, particularly when deployed alongside heavier gear such as turrets.

It is uncertain whether the machine is remote-controlled or actually autonomous, but it is not a form of life as we know it. If it is remote-controlled, we may yet be able to capture and control drones of our own. Also promising is the mechanism by which it hovers in the air- a basic form of gravitic manipulation that matches what we have seen in other Outsider craft, but on a smaller and more easily examined scale.

[[Category:Bureau (2013)]]

Muton (Bureau)

2019-07-29T22:14:25Z

Goff Goff:

A massive, ape-like alien, this is the most fearsome iteration of the Muton race. They wield heavy armor plating, laser shotguns, and a powerful "Stomp" melee attack (though it's more of a Bakuenjin[http://megaman.wikia.com/wiki/Zero's_weaponry#Mega_Man_X7] style ground-punch). And then you meet the [[Elite_Muton_(Bureau)|Elites]]...

==Related Autopsy==

Autopsy Report: Muton

Weighing over a quarter-ton, these walking tanks are either a product of extreme physical mutations or countless generations of eugenic breeding. Dubbed “Mutons,” these devastating enemies are heavily armored and equipped with scatter lasers. Agents are advised to keep their distance and focus fire on a single target to penetrate the creature’s defenses.

Mutons’ impressive physiology is further augmented by an array of implants, but these do not include the same neural relays found in Outsiders. With neither the hierarchical communication of the Outsiders nor the coerced submission of the Sectoids, it appears that Mutons are engaged as mercenaries in the enemy’s forces. But without an understanding of their payment or motivations, humanity has little chance of being able to employ these powerful forces or sway their loyalty.

Sectopod (Bureau)

2019-07-29T22:12:30Z

Goff Goff:

A large quadraped mech, with a Sectoid pilot: a heavy unit with thick armor plating, heavy weapons fire is required to destroy it in a head-on fight. Or, use targeted shots to destroy the canopy, then the pilot, or somehow get a view of the back of the fuselage (flank it or distract it), and target the plasma pipes on the rear.

It is essentially a mobile Gun Turret, with a melee attack.

==Related autopsy==

Salvage Report: Sectopod

While not a living alien species, the Sectopod poses a new danger. Standing 20 feet tall, this heavily armored fighting robot is equipped with heavy weapons atop multiple, all-terrain legs that can be used as impromptu melee weapons.

Sectopods are controlled by a living Sectoid encased and sustained within the armor. These “pilots” are unable to leave the Sectopod- in many cases their containment tanks are welded shut- and may actually be a carefully bred subspecies developed solely for this purpose.
The pilots’ loyalty would have to be unquestionable, and while they do not wear the slave collars of their brethren, they bear significantly more intrusive neural implants.

[[Category:Bureau (2013)]]

Shield Commander (Bureau)

2019-07-29T22:09:18Z

Goff Goff:

The first of the Commander variants you'll encounter, this soldier's specialty is not also his own shields, but the ability to give other aliens shields, as well. Usually he'll shield other Zudjari, but on rare occasion he may waste the shield on a Sectoid. Still, as a Commander, he is a priority target, as well as to keep him from buffing other aliens.

==Related autopsy==

Autopsy Report: Outsider Commander

Leaders of the Outsider forces, the Commanders exhibit the same physique of other Outsiders, but have significantly more complicated neural implants, as well as much more advanced equipment. Personal shielding is common, and many other tactical abilities may be available to these dangerous enemies.
Agents are advised to make Commanders a top priority in any engagement.

Commanders do not exhibit the same poor living conditions of their subordinate grunts: nutrition is plentiful, physical trauma is minimal, and many Commanders carry personal effects into battle. These often appear to be devotional items, perhaps involved in religious ceremonies centered around their “Origin.” The precise details of this “Origin” are still being examined by Dr. Weir, but it is believed to be the communication network utilized by the Outsiders’ neural implants.

[[Category:Bureau (2013)]]

Outsider (Bureau)

2019-07-29T22:07:46Z

Goff Goff:

The main forces are simply referred to as "Grunts", and you will see them patrolling alien structures and captured areas, doing the day-to-day operations. Individually, they are not exeedingly strong, but they have an understanding of battlefield tactics, and won't hesitate to distract and harass you while higher-level aliens set off their own special abilties.

==Related autopsy==

Autopsy Report: Outsider Grunt

Outsiders are roughly humanoid in appearance and physiology, although larger and stronger than the average human. All specimens display signs of repeated physical trauma, particularly bruises and broken bones, suggesting a vigorous regimen of martial training.

Low-ranking troops of the Outsider forces, these “grunts” are equipped with semi-automatic weaponry but little else. They also appear to receive less nutrition and general supplies than their fellow Outsiders, suggesting that they are on the bottom of the hierarchical structure- military, societal, religious, or some combination of the above.

One trait apparently shared by Outsiders of all ranks is a series of neural implants. These devices appear to allow a rudimentary communication between Outsiders, although the extent of this communication is uncertain.

[[Category:Bureau (2013)]]

William Carter (Bureau)

2019-07-29T22:04:47Z

Goff Goff:

{{EU2012Version (Bureau)}}Agent Carter fufils the desire of many XCOM Commanders, in that he can finally take that damn shot himself that so many (future) XCOM Soldiers will have had no business missing at so close a range. As such, the rules of engagement are slightly different for him.

==Attacking==
Carter actually has several methods of aiming. When standing in the open, simply firing by using the left mouse button sprays unaimed fire in the general direction that he is facing, but recoil can be more easily directed for rapid-fire weapons (though any semblance of acuracy will not be in play). By holding the right mouse button, he takes aim, and left click takes the shot: a targeting reticule will glow red when a shot is over a valid target, even an alien in full cover: if it turns red while aiming, Carter can hurt it. Lastly, weapons with scopes can offer a even more accurate shot: if you can see it's polygons, you can hurt it-- but sustained fire will push too much to compensate for. Lastly, while in cover, Carter can also do unaimed cover fire, of a similar effect to the first described "aim," but can help make aliens think twice about popping out of their cover to try to flank.

Additionally, Carter can carry up to 3 of either type of grenade (ie: 3 frag, OR 3 sticky), or with a certain perk, up to 6. Simply hold down the grenade key (default: G), and use the mouse to aim: the arc wil be shown ending in a dome, and aliens that will be hurt (assuming they don't move) within the dome will be highlighted. Do not underestimate the usefulness of grenades: either they will hit and cause damage, or they will force the aliens to scatter to avoid getting caught in the blast: that's time that they're out of cover, and not shooting at you or your agents.

Whenever firing at or targeting an alien, it's orange HP bar will be shown at the top of a screen, along with it's desgination.

Aliens with shields will also have a blue bar: As their shields are a full-body system, any hit drains them of shield energy. If it's shields are not destroyed, they will slowly regenerate. If they are, you will have a window of oppertunity to finish killing the enemy before they manage to bring up new shields. Aliens with shields tend to not have impressive HP, but often have troublesome special abilities. Bringing down their shields often staggers them, keeping them open to attack, so it's a priority to take out any sheilded enemy first.

Armored foes are slighly different, in that they have separate armor plates, shown in a diagram next to their HP bar. For example, the Muton has separate plates for body armor, both legs, both arms, and it's head. It's possible to focus shots on it's head, destroying it's protective helmet before doing damage ot it's HP bar, and finlly killing it, all without scratching the rest of it's armor. Since your supporting agent's aim is not as good as yours, you may want to toss a grenade (and/or use AoE attacks) to damage all of an armored enemies plates first, if you wish to command your soldiers to focuse their fire on it as well.

==Defense==
Carter is an expert at getting the most out of a situation, so he is safe as long as he's in cover and not being flanked (exception: grenades and AoE attacks). Familiarity with alien firing patterns, and good timing to return fire will keep Carter safe. Don't forget to hit R to reload a clip. If he is being hit, part of a 'ring' will glow red onscreen, showing where the damaging fire is coming from. If an alien grenade lands nearby enough, the ring segment will glow with a grenade icon: move quickly to get out of range of the blast. Keep in mind that Carter can move while staying in cover: if the camera POV is perpencidular to the surface of cover, he can move along it by holding A or D.

When holding up against half-cover, three additional commands appear: up and shift allows him to vault over half-cover, and continuing to hold down those keys will let you immediatley break into a sprint. Meanwhile, hitting "V" will cause Carter to take cover on the opposite side of the wall: a good quick defensive manouver if you happened to find yourself being flanked. If alongside a wall of broken cover, Carter can dash between one portion and the next by pressing "A" or "D" to go to the end of one section of cover, and hitting Shift. If there is no next portion, you can simply go into a run from it, similar to vaulting.

Lasty, when moving, hitting C has Carter do a defensive roll quick-dodge.

Keep in mind that several abilites wielded by supporting agents lend well to defensive measures: familiarity with their optimal use is ideal. If an agent is incapacitated and bleeding out, you have a limited amount of time to manouver Carter to them, and find the right spot to hit E to revive them.

And if all else fails, there's no shame in falling back to a more secure position to take a moment to reload ammo and abilities--- if you have someplace to do so.

==Abilities==

* Leader
** Rank 1: Alien Exposure (Unknown Effects.) | Heal
** Rank 2: Lift (Raise targets out of cover.) | Stamina (Increases health)
** Rank 3: Grenadier (Doubles grenade capacity.), Medic (Recharges heal ability faster.) | none
** Rank 4: Silacoid (Deploys a friendly Silacoid.) | none
** Rank 5: Lift Enhancement (Makes Lifeted enemies signifcantly more vulnerable to damage.), Corrosive Fluids (Increases Silacoid damage.) | Stamina
** Rank 6: Drone (Deploys a friendly Drone.) | None
** Rank 7: Combat Drone (Drones deployed are combat-focused with a Lift beam.), Medic Drone (Drones deployed are support-focused with a Heal beam.) | none
** Rank 8: Mind Control (Controls and enemy's mind, making it fight it's allies.) | Stamina
** Rank 9: Mind Merge (Makes Mind Control targets tougher and increases their damage.), Mind Rend (Inflicts significant damage on Mind Control targets when the ability ends.) | none
** Rank 10: Squad Morale (Reduces all damage the squad receives.), Squad Inspiration (The entire squad's abilites recharge faster.) | none

==Related note==

Name: William James Carter

Born:4 Nov, 1920 in Tulsa, OK to Beryl & Jeremiah Carter

Education: BS Engineering, Indiana University

Marital Status: Widowed

Family:
Beryl Carter (nee Douglas), mother- deceased 1952
Jeremiah Carter, father- deceased 1959
Julia Carter (nee Crenshaw), wife-deceased 1959
Richard Carter, son-deceased 1959

Professional Record:
William Carter joined the Army, December 17. 1941, leaving college to enlist shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He saw action in the Pacific theater and earned the rank of Master Sergeant with commendations for his service in the Burma campaign. His service ended on October 25, 1945, after which he returned to college on the G.I. Bill.

Shortly after graduating, the CIA recruited Carter in 1948 as a field operative. His quick thinking and bravery served him well and he rose through the ranks, earning personal commendations from both Director Hoover and President Truman. He excelled at deep cover assignments, serving for weeks or months at a time in Indochina and the U.S.S.R.

In 1959, during a deep cover assignment in Laos, a fire at his family home in Arlington killed his father, wife, and son. However, due to the communications blackout of his mission, Carter did not learn of the tragedy until he returned in 1960. He alternates between blaming himself and the agency for the tragedy-this, as much as anything else, led to his drinking problem.

Following a string of disciplinary charges in December of 1960, William Carter was reassigned to domestic operations only. Continued problems led to a further demotion to administrative duties in June of 1961.

Director’s Addendum:
Myron, this one’s aggressive, temperamental, and defensive, but he gets the job done. I don’t recommend him, but the Bureau is your department. If you insist on him, I don’t recommend a long-term position. The man used to be a hero, but now he’s busy destroying himself-He’s not useful for much anymore except as an expendable asset.
-J. Edgar Hoover

[[Category:Bureau (2013)]]

News From the Front (Bureau)

2019-07-29T21:59:03Z

Goff Goff:

While Communications Officer Chulski helps with behind-the-scenes dispatch duties, she also is the head of XCOM's misinformation division, and works tirelessly to obfuscate mass media reports, doing everything she can to make sure the public knows nothing about the Outsider invasion. On the mission selection map, you can see the results of her work as public news bulletins.

==Act 1 (After Groom Range)==

First Contact

Groom Range, Nevada

Outsiders completely overran the Army’s advanced materials laboratory in their first- and to this point, only- known direct assault. The heavily armed attack left 208 personnel dead- only six survivors escaped, including Director Myron Faulke, Senior Agent Angela Weaver, and Special Agent William Carter. The escape of these survivors was made possible only by drawing the enemy into the blast-range of an experimental atomic weapon.

Worst Case Scenario

Washington, DC

The nation’s capital has gone dark, and repeated communication attempts have met with failure. Even embedded operatives in the area have failed to report through our secured channels. With no response from any other branch of government, emergency protocols are clear: XCOM is now the center of the United States’ military response.

World Gone Dark

Tuckerton, New Jersey

Attempts to contact the rest of the world have failed; radio signals are jammed and operatives report that the Trans-Atlantic Telecommunications cable has been sabotaged. Direct Outsider involvement is unclear, but it is believed to be the work of more infected “sleeper” agents.

==Act 2 (After Rosemont)==

Trouble In The Streets

New York, New York

Major communication lines have been cut off with New York City, but recon patrols and operatives provide multiple, conflicting reports. State of emergency in the city appears to have shut down the docks and many major roadways, with sleeper agents in position to starve the city as infection spreads. Operatives in the city are calling on national security preparedness to prevent rioting.

Global Tensions

Miami, Florida

Much of the population fears the communication outage is evidence of an impending Communist attack, none more that the residents of Miami, who have long suspected that Communist Cuba is allying with the USSR. Several independent reports suggest combat on the air and ground on the distant island. Operatives have evacuated many residents to fallout shelters, under the pretense of a nuclear threat from Cuba.

Rumbles Of Terror

Novato, California

We are receiving reports of devastating earthquakes in the San Francisco area. The damage to infrastructure and resulting fires in the major naval port has cost 82 lives and damaged on of our battleships, the USS North Carolina. Our analysts theorize that the seismic activity may be the result of more Outsider “terraforming” along the San Andreas faultline.

==Act 3 (After Pima)==

Sleepwalker Research

Ft. Detrick, Maryland

An isolated team of army scientists at the nation’s most advanced biological weapons facility have barricaded themselves in their laboratory as they research the Sleepwalker infection. Our operatives have been unable to observe their progress, as they are extremely secretive and paranoid of potential infiltrators- even refusing deliveries of food and supplies from the outside.

Terror On The River

Memphis, Tennessee

Rumors have spread of a “mysterious watchtower” being constructed in the nearby village of Blytheville, prompting the National Guard to build a makeshift defensive perimeter around the city of Memphis. Meanwhile, some claim that strange black sludge has been seen floating in the Mississippi river- sometimes moving against the current.

Deluge

Portland, Oregon

Operatives in Portland, Oregon report rumors that the nearby town of Vanport City has been destroyed by flooding after a breach in the dike holding back the nearby Columbia River. Some reports mention strange new construction in the area, possibly responsible for the breach, but they all agree on one fact: no survivors have been found of the town’s 40,000 residents.

==Act 4 (After Medford)==

Missile Crisis

Miami, Florida

Operatives report visual confirmation of a missile launch from the island of Cuba. It is unknown if the launch was an act of sabotage by Outsider agents or a deliberate attack on their forces, but the missile appears to have flown off course into the Pacific Ocean. Missile detonation and payload is uncertain, but residents fear the possibility of future attacks.

Terror In The Deep

New Orleans, Louisiana

Sudden flooding along the coastline indicates Outsider activity in the Gulf of Mexico, although long-range recon reveals little. New Orleans is especially hard hit, as it has suffered from an unusually high rate of Sleepwalker infection. Many have fled the city, but there are rumors of new horrors lurking in the swamplands and strange aquatic discoveries by local fishermen.

Chicago Burns

Chicago, Illinois

Fires rage across Chicago- the origin is unknown, but Outsider agents are suspected. While the enemy had limited their attacks to isolated communities while undermining the defenses of our major cities, it appears they are now preparing for direct attacks. The message is clear: our time is running out.

==Act 5 (After Reo Verde)==

America Rebuilds

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

With the first signs of success, our operatives can begin to return civilian lives back to normal. While communication remains partially jammed, major cities are no longer engaging in “nuclear preparation drills” to shield the public from Outsider activity. With industrial centers like Pittsburgh returning to almost normal operation, we can begin to consider rebuilding the towns and villages lost to the “Communist sneak attack.”

Long Winter

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Enemy activity in America’s farmland has led to significant crop shortages, and combined with disruption of interstate and international trade and transport, the nation faces a shortage of food and fuel for what threatens to be the coldest winter on record - particularly in the remote cities like Sioux Falls. If the final phases of the war are not completed soon, and vital trade restored, America may face a new threat to its continuation as a global superpower.

Towers Fall

Pima, New Mexico

Since first discovering the Outsider construction in Pima, we have maintained a long-range monitoring station of the tower, and today it has given us our first signs of victory: the transport tower is beginning to show signs of decay and imminent collapse. Whether a result of the disruption the enemy’s Mosaic network or lingering structural damage from our agents on the ground, this points to potential reclamation of these areas.

[[Category:Bureau (2013)]]

News From the Front (Bureau)

2019-07-29T21:58:17Z

Goff Goff:

While Communications Officer Chulski helps with behind-the-scenes dispatch duties, she also is the head of XCOM's misinformation division, and works tirelessly to obfuscate mass media reports, doing everything she can to make sure the public knows nothing about the Outsider invasion. On the mission selection map, you can see the results of her work as public news bulletins.

Act 1 (After Groom Range)

First Contact

Groom Range, Nevada

Outsiders completely overran the Army’s advanced materials laboratory in their first- and to this point, only- known direct assault. The heavily armed attack left 208 personnel dead- only six survivors escaped, including Director Myron Faulke, Senior Agent Angela Weaver, and Special Agent William Carter. The escape of these survivors was made possible only by drawing the enemy into the blast-range of an experimental atomic weapon.

Worst Case Scenario

Washington, DC

The nation’s capital has gone dark, and repeated communication attempts have met with failure. Even embedded operatives in the area have failed to report through our secured channels. With no response from any other branch of government, emergency protocols are clear: XCOM is now the center of the United States’ military response.

World Gone Dark

Tuckerton, New Jersey

Attempts to contact the rest of the world have failed; radio signals are jammed and operatives report that the Trans-Atlantic Telecommunications cable has been sabotaged. Direct Outsider involvement is unclear, but it is believed to be the work of more infected “sleeper” agents.

Act 2 (After Rosemont)

Trouble In The Streets

New York, New York

Major communication lines have been cut off with New York City, but recon patrols and operatives provide multiple, conflicting reports. State of emergency in the city appears to have shut down the docks and many major roadways, with sleeper agents in position to starve the city as infection spreads. Operatives in the city are calling on national security preparedness to prevent rioting.

Global Tensions

Miami, Florida

Much of the population fears the communication outage is evidence of an impending Communist attack, none more that the residents of Miami, who have long suspected that Communist Cuba is allying with the USSR. Several independent reports suggest combat on the air and ground on the distant island. Operatives have evacuated many residents to fallout shelters, under the pretense of a nuclear threat from Cuba.

Rumbles Of Terror

Novato, California

We are receiving reports of devastating earthquakes in the San Francisco area. The damage to infrastructure and resulting fires in the major naval port has cost 82 lives and damaged on of our battleships, the USS North Carolina. Our analysts theorize that the seismic activity may be the result of more Outsider “terraforming” along the San Andreas faultline.

Act 3 (After Pima)

Sleepwalker Research

Ft. Detrick, Maryland

An isolated team of army scientists at the nation’s most advanced biological weapons facility have barricaded themselves in their laboratory as they research the Sleepwalker infection. Our operatives have been unable to observe their progress, as they are extremely secretive and paranoid of potential infiltrators- even refusing deliveries of food and supplies from the outside.

Terror On The River

Memphis, Tennessee

Rumors have spread of a “mysterious watchtower” being constructed in the nearby village of Blytheville, prompting the National Guard to build a makeshift defensive perimeter around the city of Memphis. Meanwhile, some claim that strange black sludge has been seen floating in the Mississippi river- sometimes moving against the current.

Deluge

Portland, Oregon

Operatives in Portland, Oregon report rumors that the nearby town of Vanport City has been destroyed by flooding after a breach in the dike holding back the nearby Columbia River. Some reports mention strange new construction in the area, possibly responsible for the breach, but they all agree on one fact: no survivors have been found of the town’s 40,000 residents.

Act 4 (After Medford)

Missile Crisis

Miami, Florida

Operatives report visual confirmation of a missile launch from the island of Cuba. It is unknown if the launch was an act of sabotage by Outsider agents or a deliberate attack on their forces, but the missile appears to have flown off course into the Pacific Ocean. Missile detonation and payload is uncertain, but residents fear the possibility of future attacks.

Terror In The Deep

New Orleans, Louisiana

Sudden flooding along the coastline indicates Outsider activity in the Gulf of Mexico, although long-range recon reveals little. New Orleans is especially hard hit, as it has suffered from an unusually high rate of Sleepwalker infection. Many have fled the city, but there are rumors of new horrors lurking in the swamplands and strange aquatic discoveries by local fishermen.

Chicago Burns

Chicago, Illinois

Fires rage across Chicago- the origin is unknown, but Outsider agents are suspected. While the enemy had limited their attacks to isolated communities while undermining the defenses of our major cities, it appears they are now preparing for direct attacks. The message is clear: our time is running out.

Act 5 (After Reo Verde)

America Rebuilds

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

With the first signs of success, our operatives can begin to return civilian lives back to normal. While communication remains partially jammed, major cities are no longer engaging in “nuclear preparation drills” to shield the public from Outsider activity. With industrial centers like Pittsburgh returning to almost normal operation, we can begin to consider rebuilding the towns and villages lost to the “Communist sneak attack.”

Long Winter

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Enemy activity in America’s farmland has led to significant crop shortages, and combined with disruption of interstate and international trade and transport, the nation faces a shortage of food and fuel for what threatens to be the coldest winter on record - particularly in the remote cities like Sioux Falls. If the final phases of the war are not completed soon, and vital trade restored, America may face a new threat to its continuation as a global superpower.

Towers Fall

Pima, New Mexico

Since first discovering the Outsider construction in Pima, we have maintained a long-range monitoring station of the tower, and today it has given us our first signs of victory: the transport tower is beginning to show signs of decay and imminent collapse. Whether a result of the disruption the enemy’s Mosaic network or lingering structural damage from our agents on the ground, this points to potential reclamation of these areas.

[[Category:Bureau (2013)]]

Infiltrator (Bureau)

2019-07-29T12:03:11Z

Goff Goff:

A unique Outsider specifically trained for, as his name implies, infiltration and subterfuge. Hopefully, XCOM's base of operations remains secure...

As the last part of the intro/tutorial Chapter, this segment familiarizes you with Agent Selection before sending you to intercept him. He carries an M14 rifle, and can spawn Sectoids to assist him in battle. he's the first enemy to have shields, so lay onto him with focused fire to neutralize him.

After he is captured, a Mosaic beacon is extracted from his head, and he becomes a regular source of information throughout the game, coerced into telling details and history of Mosaic and the Zudjari Empire.

As the boss of The Last War mission, he retains his shielding, but now carries a Plasma Assault Cannon, teleportation, and the ability to make duplicates of himself.
[[Category:Bureau (2013)]]

==Related Lab Note==

Detainment Report: Infiltrator

Enemy Infiltrator

Subject is to receive double-guard at all times and visitors are not authorized with out Director-level permission- and even then, only under strict observation.
Although subject has not demonstrated an ability to “cloak” since its surgery, subject is still considered a high escape risk. Similarly, despite marked decrease in aggression since surgery, subject is considered extremely dangerous.

Although the Infiltrator is technically considered a prisoner of war, the Outsiders are not a known signatory of the Geneva Convention. As such, the standard POW protections are not extended to it.

Infiltrator (Bureau)

2019-07-29T12:02:21Z

Goff Goff:

A unique Outsider specifically trained for, as his name implies, infiltration and subterfuge. Hopefully, XCOM's base of operations remains secure...

As the last part of the intro/tutorial Chapter, this segment familiarizes you with Agent Selection before sending you to intercept him. He carries an M14 rifle, and can spawn Sectoids to assist him in battle. he's the first enemy to have shields, so lay onto him with focused fire to neutralize him.

After he is captured, a Mosaic beacon is extracted from his head, and he becomes a regular source of information throughout the game, coerced into telling details and history of Mosaic and the Zudjari Empire.

As the boss of The Last War mission, he retains his shielding, but now carries a Plasma Assault Cannon, teleportation, and the ability to make duplicates of himself.
[[Category:Bureau (2013)]]

==Related Note==

Detainment Report: Infiltrator

Enemy Infiltrator

Subject is to receive double-guard at all times and visitors are not authorized with out Director-level permission- and even then, only under strict observation.
Although subject has not demonstrated an ability to “cloak” since its surgery, subject is still considered a high escape risk. Similarly, despite marked decrease in aggression since surgery, subject is considered extremely dangerous.

Although the Infiltrator is technically considered a prisoner of war, the Outsiders are not a known signatory of the Geneva Convention. As such, the standard POW protections are not extended to it.

In-Game Notes (Bureau)

2019-07-29T11:55:49Z

Goff Goff:

This is a list of all found notes from Missions in The Bureau: XCOM Declassified

==Groom Range, sub-level checkpoint==

Director Frost,

It is with all due respect for you and the organization you represent that I compose this
note imploring you to please reign in the actions of one Agent Angela Weaver, currently in
your employ. The audacity of Agent Weaver’s actions of late can only be motivated by perplexing
and utterly unfounded paranoia.

General Deems

==Groom Range, sub-level Elerium lab==

Memo
To: Pvt. Launcce
William Carter is not to leave quarters unless in the custody of Lt/ Garber-Paul. Photographic
identification of both Garber-Paul and William Carter are included with this correspondence.
These orders are of the highest priority.

Under no circumstances is anyone other than the courier himself to manipulate, manhandle, or
in any way come into physical contact with the case trusted to his charge.

-Lt. Curr

==Groom Range, war room check-in==

General Deems,

Director Faulke has been nothing less than cagey as regards the findings of his team at the operation in Montana. The Director has flat-out ignored requests to deliver the apparatus uncovered in the Bannock mines to our laboratories here at Fort Groom. He claims to have secured the artifact at an undisclosed facility, the whereabouts of which are so highly classified that I can’t even verify the place even exists! Faulke is protected all the way up the chain, well beyond my pay-grade.

I’ve informed him repeatedly that the request to transfer the object comes down from you, sir, but he still refuses to acquiesce. I’ve done all I can, sir.

Col. Weatherfrud

==Groom Range, war room check-in==

Elerium- Space Race Implications

Data Source: Test Series E-43 (12 shots total)
Class: Sub-Terranean

As regards directing the funding for future Elerium-based research, I would petition General Deems and the rest of the board to consider the implications this material has on the exploration of Outer Space.
Though it is impossible to discern whether this substance exists behind the Iron Curtain, prudence demands we assume it does. Lack of action in this arena will almost certainly see the Soviets extending the already embarrassing lead they’ve taken in the so-called Space Race.

I strongly urge the department to focus significant funding in this direction.

Sincerely, Dr. Feebaker

==XCOM base, Act 1, Carter and Nico's office==

TWO...FIVE...ZERO...NOVEMBER...EIGHT...NINE...TWO...

==XCOM base, Act 1, communications offices==

“Intercepted Transmission, Fort Detrich, MD”

Sir, enemy has overrun our [inaudible]
_casualties are high and we are having trouble mounting a counterattack [coughing, inaudible]
The enemy was able to infiltrate and release out stores of [coughing, inaudible]
_never had a chance. All staff evacuating to [static]

==XCOM base, Act 1, Faulke office==

“Security Installations Almost Complete”
Director Faulke

The closed-circuit security system has been installed in several of the facility’s main rooms as well as the corridors. This covers all major sections of the base and at your request, we have added a monitoring station in your office.
The recording options have also been provided, but some of the crew have concerns about installing cameras in the living and hygiene quarters. I told them I understood, but with potential infected, we just can’t be too careful.
You can expect all surveillance to be in place soon.

Pat Barclay
Maintenance

==XCOM base, Act 1, Ready Room==

Ian,

Are the rumors true? Some of us have been shut away down here in the war room since the initial attack. Reports of the devastation have been bad enough, but can they really hide among us? How are we supposed to fight against that? Do we even know if this base in secure?
Some of us have already been getting twitchy after long hours without seeing the sun. Rumors like this could lead to a riot.

Laurence Stiegar
Materials Specialist

==XCOM base, Act 1, Skyranger pad==

To All Base Staff:

We apologize for the power fluctuations that are causing brown-outs throughout the facility.
Engineers are working around the clock on bringing all necessary electrical subsystems up to speed, but the size of the project is taking a toll on our systems. We request your patience and restraint in unnecessary power use.
Particularly, we request that Dr. Heinrich and his team in the research lab limit their power consumption.
While I appreciate the gravity of the situation we’re in, along with the fact that we have never had to run at full capacity, continued power disruptions will cause unavoidable delays in production.

Donald P. Wrangler
Senior Staff Engineer

==XCOM base, Act1, Infirmary==

All Medical Staff

Our stock of medical supplies has been checked and should allow us to care for our patients. That said, with the number of injured that are returning from the field we still need to ration accordingly as our supply is not indefinite, and supply lines are strained at best.
Please remember to use all medical supplies sparingly- It’s going to be a long war.

Dr. Simon Timmons

==XCOM base, Act 1, Lab==

Dr. Heinrich

As per your request we are refitting the missile silo to house recovered elerium samples. Since we’re unsure what long term exposure to the substance may bring we are lining the silo walls with lead for extra protection. We should have this completed in conjunction with other improvements we are making to the lab.
The missile that had been housed in the silo has been safely dismantled and stored.
However, I simply cannot comply with the requests of Drs. Murphy and Scott, who requested it for “high-yield elerium delivery experiments.”

Perhaps you should talk to them about their independent studies.

Donald P. Wrangler
Senior Staff Engineer

==XCOM base, Act 1, Armory

July 19, 1963
Armory Staff

After last month’s weapon test incident we’ve installed and tested sprinklers in the firing range test area. We should not have another incident like the last one and frankly I don’t think the environment here can handle another fire. Please make sure all live fire tests are supervised as our target dummies are susceptible to fire.

Pat Barclay
Maintenance

==XCOM base, Act 1, Elevator hall==

Incident Report

Last week was the second time weapons crates were stacked in front of the Skyranger bay elevator.
Only the quick-thinking of maintenance crew avoided injury during the expedited return of DaSilva’s team.
While I understand our rush and the need to have fuel and ammunition readily available, it must be procured through the Requisition Officer in the Armory per normal channels. The Req. Officer needs to maintain an accurate count and service weapons that com back from the field. Proper procedures must be maintained if we are to fight orderly and effectively.

Pat Barclay
Maintenance

==XCOM base, Act 2, Communication office==

Heavy alien construction has removed all but nominal traces of Rosemont University and the surrounding neighborhood. Military defenses have been obliterated, and nearly all civilian populace has been infected with the unknown “sleepwalker” ailment.

Target Weir was successfully extracted, as were a number of uninfected civilians-- currently in quarantine in medical bay for further study. Wreckage of enemy gunship has been delivered to lab with other Outsider artifacts for analysis.

Mission successful.

==XCOM base, Act 2, Lab==

Outsider Biological Examination

Dr. Dresner,

Here are the findings from the Outsider biopsies. I should call out a few of the more interesting findings which may be useful for your own research:

1- The Outsiders’ biology is largely similar to our own; carbon-based, bipedal, vertebrate, all that. They appear to eat, crap, breath, bleed, and die like us.

2- Many appear to have major modifications to their circulatory, nervous, respiratory, skeletal, and muscular systems. These appear to be synthetic additions but the implantation method is far too through and precise for any surgery we’ve ever seen.

3- On death, these modifications overheat, rapidly consuming themselves and their host. Careful surgery can prevent this, but it’s very difficult and dangerous. Surgeon Kirkhope received severe blisters on the fingers of his scalpel hand, thank you very much.

I trust this is enough information for you to work with, and my staff can return to treating injured humans and studying the afflicted sleepwalkers. If you require more data, you are cordially invited to perform your own god-damned research.

Dr. Jeff Hara

==XCOM base, Act 2, Armory==

Security Screening Questions, Friday, Nov 2, 1962

To All Security Agents:
Today’s security question for infiltrator screenings, and “suspicious” response guidelines:
“Please recite the Pledge of Allegiance.”

Obviously, this should be easy for any red-blooded American. Be sure to watch for unusual cadence, which may indicate unfamiliarity with the pledge, or for signs of discomfort at the phrase “under God.”
Remember, your vigilance means the safety of the base and our entire species. When in doubt, take no chances.

Director Faulke

==XCOM base, Act2, Upper office entrance==

Security Screening Questions, Sunday, Nov 11, 1962

To all Security Agents:

Today’s security question for infiltrator screenings, and “suspicious” response guidelines:
“Where were you when President Johnson was assassinated?”

Obviously, this is a trick question. The Outsiders are passingly aware of our recent history, but appear to be bad at distinguishing between specific human names.
Remember, your vigilance means the safety of the base and our entire species. When in doubt, take no chances.

Director Faulke

==XCOM base, Act2, Offices==

Security Screening Questions, Wednesday, Nov 14, 1962

To All Security Agents:
Today’s security question for infiltrator screenings”suspicious” response guidelines:
“What noise does a dog make?”

Interrogation has revealed that Outsiders do not appear to have dogs on their homeworld, and as such will not respond with the obvious “woof” or “bark” or even “bow wow.” The closest thing they have appears to be a sort of mechanically-augmented personal pack animal of similar shape and size. Be warned: at least one infiltrator in the field has been uncovered attempting to pass by using the sound of these creatures: “goff goff.”

Remember, your vigilance means the safety of the base and our entire species. When in doubt, take no chances.

Director Faulke

==XCOM base, Act 2, Avenger Hanger==

Project Avenger Order Form

Deliver immediately and file in a secure envelope. Too many rumors about Project Avenger have been leaking out. I know the team needs to know that we have a positive way of striking back at the enemy, but we cannot afford to risk this knowledge reaching an infiltrator.

==XCOM base, Act 2, Break room==

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

I know we’re all dealing with a lot right now, from weeks living underground to the threat of extinction of the human race, but if I find the person who keeps drinking my personal store of Thunder Cola, I WILL TURN YOU IN AS AN INFILTRATOR AND SEE YOU IN FRONT OF A FIRING LINE!

Go ahead and test me,
Edmund

==XCOM base, Act 2, Ready room==

Infiltrator Testing Procedures

All Personnel:
As the tragic events around Nils’ demise have taught us, we must be eternally vigilant against infiltration from the Outsider menace. Physical screening can prevent cloaked Infiltrators, but we must be wary of other forms of infiltration, particularly by sympathizers or double agents.

Until such time as we can determine a scientific test to reveal the enemies among us, we have developed a functional identity test.
On entrance to the base form any external trip or assignment, all personnel are required to go through a screening attended by no fewer than two guards. These guards will ask one of a series of screening questions, rotated daily. Any subject who gives what is considered a suspicious response will be held for further questioning. Security agents will be given the questions and guidelines depeicting what constitutes a “suspicious” answer on a daily basis.
We thank you for your vigilance. With your assistance, we shall persevere.

Director Faulke

==OPERATION:GUARDIAN, After PAL room==

My Dear Evelyn,

Pa is now officially in cahoots with the government. He’s struck a deal with them and now men in black suits with shiny black shoes are running all over our little farm.
Pa says that he sold them some of the less productive land outside the North Pasture and is even allowing them to build some special bunkers in our barns! We’re not to bother them, and we can no longer go across the new ‘government land’ to get to Johnson’s creek.

Ma’s calling no so I have to go and do my night work before bed.

Write back soon!

Peggy

==OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Wreaked car==

Bethany,

Remember that plan we made in case something went wrong?

Something has gone wrong.

The signals we’re intercepting are like nothing I’ve ever heard. The headaches started two days ago, and today I decided that I had to run for it.

Between the director locking down the facility and those transmissions-I’m getting my stuff and getting the hell out of here.

Meet me at the place we went on Valentine’s day,
Philip

==OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Grave==

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.

A time to be born, and a time to die. A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.

==OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Lower office==

It’s been weeks since we’ve heard from anyone.

The director says we must maintain a communications blackout for security reasons.

I’m dying here without any of my favorite shows.

Yesterday Philip came out of the men’s room with what looked like oil smeared across his face. The director saw him and ushered him into his office. I heard raised voices and I swear I heard what sounded like a slap.

Something is happening and no one is talking about it.

Tom, let’s meet for cards and gossip. I have to get all of this off my chest.
-Randy

==OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Lower office==

From the desk of Martin Massier, Director of Operations:

This place holds secrets that, if lost, would endanger every last living American.

I did this for national security, not only to protect the secrets that we hold here but to ensure public health and safety. For these same reasons I was regretfully compelled to kill my assistant, Diane.

I do this with a heavy heart but a steady hand.

Goodbye, Edna.

==OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Upper labs

Wednesday, 3:45pm:

The facility has been compromised.

Symptoms started showing up a week ago. After that I ordered the rest of my team to lock ourselves in the lab.

Two days ago we heard gun shots. It was mechanical. One every 10 seconds. A pistol if I had to guess.

We went downstairs after it stopped and saw everyone. It was unbelievable.

We decided the only thing we could do is give them a proper burial.

Thursday, 4:03pm

We gave up on the burials after Dr. Samuels started to show signs of what seemed like exhaustion. Fearing exposure to the virus, we retreated back to the lab, where we remain.

We can only hope that the DOD will come to investigate our lapse in communication soon.

Dr. Sandoval Berger

==Pima, Car dealership==

Dear Mr. Smith of Smith Novelties Company,

Re:Order #11161983

On 9/5/1962 I placed an order via telephone for 500 custom bobbleheads to be delivered to Larry’s Portsmouth of Pima in New Mexico.

I received the order today and unfortunately, the product delivered does not meet my expectations. If you notice on the order form (#11161983), you’ll see that I checked the box labeled bobbleheads yet I received 500 statues. While that statues are certainly well-made, they’re not what I ordered. What’s worse, there’s no time to correct the error as I need them for our promotional sale for the new Portsmouth model, which will be starting tomorrow.

That leaves me with little choice but to accept the order as delivered and make do as best I can. I’m sure you can appreciate my disappointment with the situation and I trust that you’ll do your best to resolve the issue to my satisfaction as soon as possible.
Considering the circumstances, I would not be opposed to a partial reimbursement.

Please have your secretary contact me at her earliest convenience so that we can arrange a call and resolve this matter.

Sincerely,

Emily Maloney

Marketing Associate, Larry’s Portsmouth of Pima

==Pima, Car dealership office==

Attention sales staff,

If you’ve listened to KNOV lately, you’ll know that there’s a bad strain of the flu sweeping up from Mexico this year. Sales staff are strongly encouraged to wash their hands and avoid physical contact with customers as much as possible.

Of course, sales are still important to the bottom line, so we will not be turning away customers, even sick ones. Keep a smile on your face, but try not to breathe too deep.

Remember, you may be able to take a sick day but your sales numbers can’t. You all still have to meet your monthly quota, regardless of illness. The best way to do that is to avoid getting sick in the first place, so stay healthy!

Best regards,

Drew McCrory

Sales Manager, Larry’s Portsmouth of Pima

==Pima, Tree house body==

Letter: Dear Jim,

How I wish I’d gone with you and Molly in spite of my cold!

I’m not rightly sure what to say here. If there were any other way, I’d hold out. I’d find you and Molly. Oh, I’m glad she isn’t here right now...So Glad she isn’t here right now.

I’ve been hiding in Molly’s tree house for the last three days from- this is going to sound silly btu...From aliens/ The whole town is filled with them. Big, monstrous things. They don’t seem to attack unless attacked first but I think they’ve been making us sick. I’ve seen people shuffling towards the alien tower in a haze. Their eyes are black and oozing and they keep talking to themselves. Repeating themselves.

I can feel it happening to me. It’s so hard to focus. My eyes feel wet and when I touch them my fingers come away black. I won’t let myself turn. I want to remember you and Molly and how much I love you for however much longer I survive. Which won’t be long...Which won’t be long.

I took your pistol when I hid and I’m going to use it now. I won’t let myself turn...I won’t let myself turn. I love you both so much...I love you both so much.

Love, Marla Murdoch

==Pima, Radio Station==

Morning PSA:

Good morning, Pima! We here at KNOV would like to take a few minutes to remind you to take it easy and take care of yourselves.

There’s a flu passing through and I wouldn’t want any of my loyal listeners to catch it! Drink plenty of fluids, wash your hands, and cover your mouth when you cough. You know the drill!

Remember, an apple a day keeps the doctor away and Leffelman’s Supermarket has a great deal going on apples, cold medicine, and Brocks brand ginger ale! So get on down to Leffelman’s today!

Mike Chera

Disc Jockey, KNOV Radio

==Pima, Radio station backroom==

Captain Garner,

We ran into these...things. They have to be aliens. Straight out of some horror flick. A patrol of these monsters was passing by when Officer Meier cracked a joke about their faces. They would have passed right by if he’d kept his damn mouth shut but he went on repeating himself and drew their attention. The bastards killed Officer Caruso before Officer Bull and I could take them out. Officer Meier was still repeating that joke over and over afterward. Poor guy must have cracked. Can’t say I blame him though, with what we’ve been through.

We’re lying low at KNOV Radio now. They sure built this place sturdy and we’ve made a few of our own reinforcements. Unfortunately, we have to move on soon. Our supplies are running low. These aliens have better weapons that we do, and they aren’t struggling from lack of sleep and trying to stay hidden. No. They’re strutting around like they own the place. Maybe they do.

We’re going into that tower to find out what they’re doing with the citizens. It’s my duty as an Officer. We’re headed for Leffelman’s Supermarket, seems to be close to the base of the tower. Meanwhile, I’ll keep an eye on Meier.

Lieutenant Mark Giemza

Pima Police Department

==Pima, Gravesite==

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Caruso,

I regret to inform you that your son Chris was lost in the course of duty. He was shaping up to be one of our best officers. He fought bravely and didn’t flinch even when facing overwhelming force. Chris knew what he was facing, but he didn’t let that stop him.

It’s cold consolation when you’ve lost your son, but I wanted you to know I’ll be putting his name up for an award when this is all over. I am very sorry for your loss.

Lieutenant Mark Giemza

Pima Police Department

==Pima, Leffelman's Supermarket==

Wait list for cold medicine:

Awais Ahmed

Rob Caminos

Joe Conley

==Pima, Leffelman's Supermarket==

Captain Garner,

We managed to find a few things in Leffelman’s, but most of the food had already been taken or left to spoil. Every fifteen minutes we have to hide to keep from getting caught. It’s just me and Officer Bull, now...Just me and Officer Bull now. Officer Meier turned and joined the others, still muttering that damn joke again and again like a broken record.

We followed Meier and figured out how they’re getting into the tower. There are these strange pods behind Leffelman’s. They get in ‘em and those take them into the tower. I’m not keen on following them in that way so we’re going to look for another way in. Damn shame about Meier but there was nothing we could do for him. I hope neither Officer Bull nor I catch it.

Lieutenant Mark Giemza

Pima Police Department

==Pima, Leffelman's Supermarket==

To all Leffelman’s employes,

We’re running short on cold medicine, as I’m sure you’re well aware. We will have another shipment coming in within the next two days. There will be a wait list at the pharmacist’s counter for customers to sign up. If a customer complains to you, just apologize and gentry direct them to the wait list.

Be careful to cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough and wash your hands regularly. I realize this will be complicated by the plumbing issues we’ve been having, but Albert assures me those will be fixed very soon. In the meantime there will be bottles of distilled water available for your use. As my father always says, we at Leffelmsn’s take care of our own.

Sincerely,

P.J. Leffelman

General Manager, Leffelman’s Supermarket

==Pima, Leffelman's Supermarket back lot==

Dear Mrs. Meier,

I regret to inform you your husband Joshua is now missing in action, presumed dead...Presumed dead. He was an upstanding officer, one of the pillars of our police force. His two decades of service will not be forgotten. I am terribly sorry for your loss.

Lieutenant Mark Giemza

Pima Police Department

==Pima, Supermarket warehouse==

Mr. Leffelman,

I hate to tell you this, but one of the old pipes in the warehouse basement burst. The entire basement’s covered in about a foot of water. Worse, it’s the main water supply for the supermarket. I’ve been saying we should get new pipes put in for a while. I’ll get the pipe taken care of as soon as I can, but this isn’t going to be a quick repair. Right now I have my crew moving stock out of the flooded areas. Hopefully it’s not too damaged already.

We may want to talk to the city inspector as well. Something in the water seems strange. Hard to describe. I’m thinking maybe sewage got into the supply. In either case, the water’s going to be out for the next several days at least.

Regards,
Albert Thorsen

Head of Maintenance, Leffelman’s Supermarket

==Pima, Lower S1==

Captain Garner,

We found our way into some caverns under the tower. The aliens come and go through here all the time. They stand on this platform and then they disappear. Must be some sort of teleportation device...Some sort of teleportation device. It’s like something out of the sci-fi novels my sister reads.

Officer Bull and I are going to try to use it. Seems to be the only way in unless you want to join the infected...Join the infected.

Lieutenant Mark Giemza

Pima Police Department

==Pima, Upper S1==

Captain Garner,

We made it into the tower and have managed to stay undetected. We’ve discovered the aliens are loading the pods onto ships...Onto ships. Sending them god knows where.

Officer Bull says we should leave now...Says we should leave now. But I think we should investigate the pods...Investigate the pods. The pods look comfortable and safe...Comfortable and safe. Bull won’t let me get near them but I won’t let him stop me...Won’t let him stop me...Won’t let him stop me...Won’t let him stop me…

Lieutenant Mark Giem…

==Pima, Upper S1==

Captain Garner,

Despite all odds, Lieutenant Giemza and I have breached the alien tower, though we lost several good men in the process. We’ve discovered that the aliens are transporting the infected offsite. It’s hard to admit but there doesn’t appear to be anything we can do to help them at this point. We can only hope to help ourselves.

Ever since arriving at Leffelman’s, Lieutenant Giemz has begun to demonstrate the same symptoms as Officer Meier. I’m afraid he’s slowly succumbing to the disease that seems to be plaguing the rest of the population. As we move further into the tower, his condition appears to be worsening.

I’ve tried to reason with him but he refuses to leave the tower. I suspect he’s being brainwashed, in a way. I’m going to get him out of here if it’s the last thing I do. Right after we catch a few winks. I need to keep my strength up if I’m going to force him to come with me.

Officer James Bull

Pima Police Department

==XCOM base, Act 3, Infirmary==

Sleepwalker Screening Warning:

Infirmary Personnel,

It has come to our attention that the new audio-tone security screening has adverse reactions when performed on infected Sleepwalkers.

While Outsiders display markedly increased aggression as a response to the tone, infected Sleepwalkers display physiological signs of increased stress and agitation consistent with intense pain.
While we are studying the disturbing implications of this connection between Outsiders and infected humans, we must regretfully remind all personnel that this does not mean that infected personnel can be excluded from a mandatory security screening.

Dr. Hara

==XCOM base, Act 3, Lab==

Weir/Dresner Screening Protocol

Director Faulke,

After much study of the ‘Mosaic Communication Device’ extracted from “Infiltrator November,” Dr. Dresner and myself have made progress in understanding the nature of Outsider communication.
This leads to our practical application for security screening. By playing a combination of tones, one at approximately 4kHz and the other at exactly 18.25 Hz, we appear to be able to recreate a Mosaic violence imperative. Any Outsider exposed to this will be overwhelmed with sensations of aggression and panic, regardless of condition or disguise. However, to humans, this combination merely produces a high-pitched hum, and perhaps a certain sensation of movement.

Note that this tone must be administered carefully, as the human eyeball has a resonant frequency of 18.98 HZ, so a poorly adjusted tone can cause pain, headaches, and temporary visual hallucinations.
Details of our research are attached. We trust this will assist in security screening.

Dr. Alan Weir

==XCOM base, Act 3, Skyranger pad==

New Security Protocol

To All Base Personnel,

With the development of an effective infiltrator screening test by Dr. Dresner and Dr. Weir, I can announce that we have now completed a full test of the base’s personnel. I’m happy to announce that you are all human, and our security lockdown can be lifted somewhat.

However, we cannot afford to become complacent. Any staff that returns to the base will be subject to another screening, and base management reserves the right to perform random, mandatory screenings as necessary. As before, all screenings will be accompanied by at least two armed guards.

We thank you for your vigilance. With your assistance, we shall persevere.

Director Faulke

==XCOM base, Act 3, Offices==

Damage report from Pima, New Mexico

Pima, New Mexico has been lost and is to be considered a dead zone. Transport spire visible from outside of the city; numerous Sleepwalkers seen shuffling toward it from the surrounding city. Many evacuated, but enemy presence and reinforcements prevent continued evacuation.

Conclusive evidence shows that Sleepwalkers are non-hostile. Infection methods still uncertain, but the case study of Agent Nico DaSilva suggests that prolonged exposure to certain environmental effects may be a cause- however, exposure to infected themselves still appears safe, as seen in case files from other retrieved, quarantined survivors.

Despite the loss of DaSilva’s team, the information attained from inside the transport spire will be invaluable to our research.

Mission is a qualified success.

==XCOM base, Act 3, Lab==

Lab Notes, Dr. Weir

While we have yet to be able to intercept or fully understand the degree of the ‘mosaic’ communication, we have proven that we can crudely simulate the most basic imperatives with a combination of infrasound and high-frequency tones. We believe there is a third tone that acts to refine the imperatives, but we have yet to isolate its frequency, if that is indeed the fashion in which it is transmitted.

Currently, we have only found one imperative that can be reliably broadcast- primal aggression. I suspect the emotion’s simplicity is the reason it can be broadcast with only two frequencies.

==XCOM base, Act3, Faulke office==

Intercepted Memo
Director,

Found this partial note in the trash and it caught my eye. Thought you’d want to see what the people are saying.

-Anonymous

“...then what’s the point, dammit? Cities are being vaporized every damn day. Faulke doesn’t trust any of us and even with the lock down over, where are we supposed to go? We have no home.
I say we go down to whatever’s left of Vegas and live out the end of the world in style. We’re all going to tend up like those zombies in quarantine, so why not have som…”

==XCOM base, Act 3, Weaver office==

Missing Person Case: P. Weaver

A thick case file, with dozens of attached files, photographs, annotated maps, and meticulously handwritten notes. The original case revolves around the unexplained disappearance of Pete Weaver from upstate New York in 1956. Subsequent files follow sightings of mysterious lights, mass blackouts, and other unexplained disappearances around the country. Several include photographs of a man resembling General Deems, seen at the site of the disappearances. Attached are a handful of hand-drawn maps and notes for how and when would be the best opportunity to assassinate General Deems.

==XCOM base, Act 3, Carter's office==

Carter:

Dasilva and us used to have a drink or two after hours. After what happened, we figured you could use a bottle to yourself.

Percy

==Medford, Campsite==

Angie,

Mom tells me you got an award for bravery in the course of duty. Good job! Not that anyone should be surprised. I’m certainly not. If they’d ever seen you punch Tommy Carruthers in the nose, they wouldn’t have been either. Joking aside, I really am proud.

Things have been a little strange here. Hard for me to pinpoint it, but it feels like lots of little things are wrong. Like pipes breaking, power blackouts. Maybe I’m just being paranoid.
Remember when I went around wedging pennies in all the window frames so no one could get into the house? Mom won’t ever let me forget that one. Maybe I’m just tired.
Haven’t been feeling well lately. You should see the circles under my eyes!

Come visit sometime, okay? I miss you.

-Pete

==Medford, Cabin==

Found some caves near the campground and ducked in here to avoid the Outsider patrols and catch some shut eye. Can’t remember the last time I slept more than a few minutes. Denny is on guard duty first. All I can say is they sure didn’t teach us about this in the boy scouts.

==Medford, Cave==

Denny isn’t looking too good. He’s started repeating himself, like he forgot whatever he just said to me. Same words. Everything. It’s like talking to my Grandma. Told him to keep his nose and mouth covered with that bandana we found in the campground. Maybe it’ll fix his hay fever problem. We can’t afford either of us getting sick. Not if we want to make it out of here alive.

==Medford, Dry lake area==

We’ve been running for two days, hiding from the Outsider soldiers. No smart ones, thank God. I thought for sure we’d be caught that time Denny sneezed right while they were beneath our tree. Stupid hay fever. Might get us both killed!

==Medford, Dry lake boathouse==

Pete,

Could you take a look into the pumping station? Water levels seem a little low for this time of year. Actually, they seem a lot low. Maybe take a look around the caves, see if any new fissures have opened up? If we have any eruptions coming, best to know as much as we can beforehand. The last thing we need is for some tourist to get hurt.

Thanks,

Ray

==Medford, Axis lair==

...In that day shall rise up a prophet. He will lead us through turmoil and bring us safely home again.” And when he read what he had written, Yhuun Ahri wept for he knew how his people would suffer. He knew his sons and his sons’ sons would not see the day of homecoming and would instead wander in the darkness between the stars. His tears were bitter.

He rose from his table, with bitter tears still upon his cheeks, and began to teach his sons the ways of war. They might wander homeless, but they would not go unprepared into darkness.

-Book of Origin, The End of Days

==XCOM base, Act 4, Faulke office==

Axis

It is of crucial importance that Axis be taken down immediately.

Please ensure our best agents are deployed to remove this critical threat.

==XCOM base, Act 4, Avenger hanger==

Reports of sightings

We’re picking up communications of potential Avenger sightings from short-wave radio signals.

The chatter seems mostly harmless, and it is this man’s opinion that it wouldn't matter less if some survivor sees our new baby.

==XCOM base, Act 4, Lab==

Elerium: This is truly the nectar of the gods!

If we can succeed in manufacturing this bomb, mankind will truly take a leap forward

==OPERATION:HAWKEYE, lower barn==

...have been several instances of military personnel committing suicide in the prisoner’s presence. Do not engage in direct contact with the prisoner under any circumstances. Maintain quarantine at all times. XCOM will handle prisoner transfer logistics.

==Rio Verde, Upper dam==

RE: Glowing Water

Chief,

Obviously I know this sounds crazy, but the lake was glowing last night. And the water was roiling like mad. I checked the tapes; they go dark just around the time the water lit up. Coincident with the malfunction in the instrumentation. But I saw it with my own eyes. I think we ought to send a team down into the water.

-Barry

==Rio Verde, Offices==

Hank,

Did you remember to bring your rifle? Timothy said he saw a mountain lion the other day so me and the boys are going to try to bag him. It’ll be a gas.

-Robert

==Rio Verde, Offices==

Chief,

I hope you’re okay and that you get this note. Thought it was the Russians at first, but goddamn. It’s like something out of one of my kid’s comic books. Monsters with laser pistols.

My crew and me grabbed the guns from my safe, but we haven’t got much. Taking everyone still living and heading down. There’s some passages that lead out of the dam, going under the lake.

I’ll shoot every damn one of these bastards if I have to. We’re getting out. I suggest you follow us fast as you can.

-Joe Coll, Maintenance & Facilities

==Rio Verde, Storage==

Chief,

These fuckin’ freaks are everywhere. They’ve got us blocked off from the escape passage. But we have some of our gear. We’re gonna bust through the goddamned floor if we have to.

Who’m I kidding? You’re probably dead. If you find this...Well, I hope I’ll see you on the other side.

-Joe

==Reo Verde, Break room==

Chief,

Stashed some ammo for you. You know where.

One of my boys is sick. He just keeps repeating himself over and over. He doesn’t look too good. We found one of the secretaries hiding in the offices. She came with us. Brave broad.

The freaks nearly caught us. Lost Robbie in that fight.

- Joe Coll

==OPERATION:ANGEL, Police car==

Dear Carol,

You’re not going to believe me when I tell you this, but please, just try to keep an open mind.

I think the park ranger assigned to this campground is some sort of alien.

And yes, I know how crazy that sounds. But I went outside the cabin a couple nights ago, and I saw him, and he didn’t see me, and his skin did this...this THING…

==OPERATION:ANGEL, Burnt cabin==

It’s hard to describe. It was like he FLICKERED. Like one second he was Ranger Harris, and the next second he was...God, I didn’t know what he was. But it wasn’t human.

Plus something else weird happened earlier today, and I don’t know if it’s connected to him or not, but I don’t see how it COULDN’T be…

==OPERATION:ANGEL, Body==

I was passing this other cabin, this guy and his wife are staying there, and the guy was standing on his porch-and his eyes were BLACK. Like he had oil in them. And he started talking real weird.

Sis, I don’t know what’s going on here, but I just...wanted to write all this down. In case I--well, just in case.

Neil

==XCOM base, Act 5, Cellblock==

June 28, 1963

Security Risk:

As I’m sure many of you are now aware, we are detaining Outsiders within this facility. Take note that within their cells they are powerless so let us take every precaution to ensure that they remain captive and harmless. If they escape it is likely they will retaliate with unrelenting force. I have stationed guards around the facility so please monitor the situation and inform the closest guard if you notice anything amiss so we can mitigate risks before they become a threat.

Thank you for your assistance,

Bruce Grundt
Chief of Security

==XCOM base, Act 5, Bomb lab==

June 26, 1963

Xenobiology

The humanoid “Outsiders” and the black slimes known as “Silacoids” are fascinatingly different in their physiological makeup. The Outsiders have incredibly smooth skin that seems to reflexively tighten and roughen as a force is applied to the surface, even after the specimen has been long dead. The Silacoids, on the other hand, have some sort of magnetic force holding the individual particles together. When dead, the patterns are seemingly random but as our captive specimens illustrate, they can control how their particles are aligned to control and change their shape at will. I will follow up on these experiments next week.

Robert Holloway
Senior Xenobiologist

==XCOM Base, Act 5, Deep lab==

August 14, 1963

To My Dear Friends:

Today will be my last day here. I consider you all brilliant minds, but profoundly misguided. You poke and prod these poor creatures, but you have no heart for them. They have come here to help you, but you do nothing but torture them. I’m going off to willingly accept their gift. I think you will eventually see the light and accept your fate. I look forward to having you all join me soon.

Yours sincerely,
Jonathan

==XCOM base, Act 5, Sleepwalker holding area==

June 25, 1963

Subjects appear to maintain the physical appearance of their former lives, with noticeable black slime pouring from facial orifices. We have been unable to determine if this slime serves a purpose, or is a byproduct of the ongoing, internal chemical reaction occurring within the host. Subjects mull about the cell or stand in place, and repeat unintelligent phrases. Attempts to communicate have all met failure.

Miriam Jones
Junior Facility Researcher

==Avenger, Act 6==

We have established radio contact with several XCOM members back on Earth.

A small group has managed to take refuge in the wilderness and are attempting to stay out of urban areas.

==Hanger 6 Notes==

==Hanger 6, Act 1==

Agent Nicholas DaSilva will undergo an experimental test to establish a connection to an infected subject using a combination of psycho-reactive compounds and emotionally resonant environments.

Through this connection with Subject 23, we will be able to better understand the behavioral abnormalities of psychoplasmosis, and perhaps uncover a means of treatment.

I believe Agent DaSilva is the agent most qualified to assist with this unorthodox approach.

==Hanger 6, Act1==

The application of psycho-reactive gas in advanced psychological study is still in its infancy, and many of its results on subject’s perception have proven quite curious. Most notable is a sense of omniscience and omnipotence, matched by hallucinations of strange, almost magical, tools and weaponry.

Upon first exposure, subjects report hallucinations of distorted space and time dilation. This is often followed by a sense of disembodiment, self-awareness from an outside perspective, and even empathic projection- seeing a scene as if from someone else’s viewpoint. This is especially common when used in group studies, or between subjects with a strong pre-existing bond.

==Hanger 6, Act 2==

Memorandum:

It has come to our attention that turnaround on Hangar setup is a priority for the psychooplasmosis trials. Unless the storage hangar stays organized, it will not be possible for us to respond to requests for trial layouts quickly.

As such, we are implementing a strict policy of non-admittance to Hangar No. 3, for all but staging personnel.

-Airman First Class Auseon.

==Hangar 6, Act 2==

Trial Plan:
To prepare Subject 23 for more rigorous testing, Agent DaSilva and his team will gather and preserve the scattered elements of the subject’s sedated consciousness.

Continued and even increased resistance from the psychoplasmosis’ defenses is quite likely.

==Hangar 6, Act 3==

Name: Lt. Francis Edgar Donovan

Born:Feb 2, 1914 in Boston, MA to Niall and Isadore Donovan

Education: BS in History, West Point, 1939

Marital Status:Single- never married

Family:
Isadore Donovan, mother- deceased 1914
Niall Donovan, father- deceased 1929
Edgar Donovan, brother (elder)- deceased 1913
James Donovan, brother (elder)- deceased 1918
Kevin Donovan, brother (elder)- deceased 1918
Maureen Abernathy, sister (elder)- deceased 1942
Isaac Abernathy, brother-in-law - deceased 1942

Professional Record:
The youngest son in a long line of proud soldiers, Francis “Donnie” Donovan comes from a family with a long tradition of honor and duty. Despite losing two brothers in WW1, he signed up for the Army at an early age and served with distinction in WW2. In 1945, he returned from the Pacific from to a home with no family. After years of correspondence with an old colleague, Director Faulke offered him a position in the Bureau as a senior agent, where he has proven himself as able and valued agent.

==Hangar 6, Act3==

Trial Plan:
With the subject’s mind safely contained and isolated, Agent DaSilva can attempt to make direct contact with the external intelligence behind the psychoplasmosis. Diplomatic contact and negotiation may be successful.

However, I suspect that as we are dealing with an unknown form of intelligence, we must be prepared for the worst.

==Hangar 6, Act 4==

Dr. Dresber,

I understand that your schedule is full for the near future, but I wonder if you might take some time to look over our newest weapon prototype, the Microwave Gun, and send any feedback you may have. The weapon produces a concentrated beam of microwave energy, causing molecules to rotate and build up thermal energy.

Please take care when handling the weapon. During development of the prototype, we saw a number of internal burn injuries to careless investigators. Especially regrettable was an injury sustained when an intern attempted to use the weapon to prepare food, an application of microwave technology that I do not support and, given these results, find quite dangerous.

-Dr. Chambers

==Hangar 6, Act 4==

Trial Plan:
Further contact with intelligence known as “Mosaic” is necessary to identify its ultimate goals for humanity and the nature of its influence.

We will introduce a proxy for Subject 23, allowing Agent DaSilva to observe Mosaic’s intentions towards it, while keeping the hallucinatory defenses from interfering.

==Hangar 6, Act5==

Trial Plan:
The connection between Mosaic and the infected appears to be quite strong, and operates via a medium that we do not entirely understand. However, it appears to operate in both directions- Mosaic giving commands to the subject and receiving stimuli from their perceptions.

With this test, we hope to introduce an additional stimulus to Subject 23 via the connection with Agent DaSilva. If successfully transmitted, this stimulus will provoke a reaction in Mosaic- indicating an ability for us to affect it from our end.

==Hangar 6, act 5==

Psychoplasmosis Infection Course

Psychoplasmosis infection has two distinct stages.

‘Latent’ Stage: During the first phase, subjects exhibit subtle behavioral shifts and changes in personality, making it very difficult to properly diagnose the infection. These changes range from isolation and introspection to manic paranoia or self-harm. Even in severe cases, early-stage psychoplasmosis is difficult to distinguish from mental breakdown.

‘Acute’ Stage: After some time, the patient enters a second stage. The trigger from this progression is uncertain- it may be time-based, or triggered by some external factor- but the shift is recognizable due to the sudden and constant discharge of plasmasilicate gel from eyes, nose and mouth. During this stage, the victim’s behavioral changes become much more extreme, resembling a complete psychotic break. Violence is common (seen in 19 of 23 recorded subjects), often resulting in the patient’s death.

Transmission: Long dormancy times prevent easy study of the infection’s transmission, but relatively limited spread rules out certain vectors- most notably airborne transmission or physical contact.

Treatment: No known cure.

==Hangar 6, Act 5==

Trial Plan:
After refining our signal and increasing the amplitude, we are ready to test an “attack” on Mosaic’s psychic connection to Subject 23. We will use the highest amplitude that we can without risking Subject 23, coded into an audio-visual element to be observed by both the subject and Agent DaSilva.

The hope is that this will force Mosaic to disconnect from its victims, much like using an electrical shock to force a predator to release its prey.

==Hangar 6, Act 6==

As subjects become accustomed to the hallucination of omniscience, they develop a growing sense of omnipotence to match. Even in the face of difficult or unfair test conditions, they show no frustration, and perceive the tools at their disposal to improve to match these challenges. Similar delusions of ‘magical’ devices and powers have been reported, particularly by subjects who receive more concentrated doses.

One subject, when instructed to shoot a fast-moving target with a child’s toy gun, reported that over the course of the tests, the weapon slowly changed from an air rifle, to a machine gun, and finally to what he described only as ‘a gleaming weapon of pure light and power.’ Most curiously, these ‘magical transformations’ were accompanied by marked improvements to the subject’s reaction time and accuracy.

==Hangar 6, Act 6==

Trial Plan:
After much deliberation, we have proceeded with an amplified version of the disruption signal in order to force Mosaic to disconnect.

The risk to Subject 23 is not insignificant, but not necessarily permanent, and certainly preferable to the damage inflicted by Mosaic’s control and the psychoplasmosis itself. Agent DaSilva will repeat the prior test with the modified signal, hopefully to even greater effect.

==Hangar 6, Act7==

Trial Plan:
Outsiders have trapped us in Hangar 5.

DaSilva and team will have to break through them is order to open the path for our evacuations.
(Hangar 6, act7)
There is some indication that the dosage of psycho-reactive compound required to make and sustain a connection with an infected subject may cause the compound’s side effects to linger from some time after the applications of the gas.

These side effects often manifest as dizziness, confusion, and minor hallucinations. The delusions are rarely permanent, and seem to constitute no real harm to the affected subject.

Regardless, dosage size should be carefully monitored by the investigator.

==Hangar 6, Act8==

Trial Plan:
Evacuation is underway, but enemy forces continue to attack.

DaSilva and team will hold them off while we escape.

==Hangar 6, Act9==

Trial Plan:
Breakthrough! By increasing the number of simultaneous connections to Mosaic, we can exponentially increase the effect of our disruption signal upon it! With the addition of even a few extra infected or other strong connections, the signal’s effect on Mosaic may be enough to stun it into temporary submission and force its disconnect from ALL infected humans.

Performing this test in the presence of actual Outsiders in risky in the extreme, but the potential reward is astronomical- the cure or partial cure of all infected humans worldwide. However, if we do not attempt it, then we are wasting our last opportunity, and perhaps condemning our friends and even species to destruction. We must act, and can only pray we are successful.
(Hangar 6, act9)
Dr. Dresner,

Pursuant to your request for any and all prototype weapons to be deployed in defense of the Hangar No. 6 facility during evacuations- here is what we’ve got. It’s a lightning cannon that- well, it’s still a prototype. We’ve had some problems in deployment. I think I’ve fixed it, but haven’t had the opportunity to test the fix.

I truly hope to see you back at the Bureau. If not, it’s been a pleasure, and a challenge, working with you.

Sincerely,

-Dr. Murphy

In-Game Notes (Bureau)

2019-07-29T11:42:16Z

Goff Goff:

This is a list of all found notes from Missions in The Bureau: XCOM Declassified

==Groom Range, sub-level checkpoint==

Director Frost,

It is with all due respect for you and the organization you represent that I compose this
note imploring you to please reign in the actions of one Agent Angela Weaver, currently in
your employ. The audacity of Agent Weaver’s actions of late can only be motivated by perplexing
and utterly unfounded paranoia.

General Deems

==Groom Range, sub-level Elerium lab==

Memo
To: Pvt. Launcce
William Carter is not to leave quarters unless in the custody of Lt/ Garber-Paul. Photographic
identification of both Garber-Paul and William Carter are included with this correspondence.
These orders are of the highest priority.

Under no circumstances is anyone other than the courier himself to manipulate, manhandle, or
in any way come into physical contact with the case trusted to his charge.

-Lt. Curr

==Groom Range, war room check-in==

General Deems,

Director Faulke has been nothing less than cagey as regards the findings of his team at the operation in Montana. The Director has flat-out ignored requests to deliver the apparatus uncovered in the Bannock mines to our laboratories here at Fort Groom. He claims to have secured the artifact at an undisclosed facility, the whereabouts of which are so highly classified that I can’t even verify the place even exists! Faulke is protected all the way up the chain, well beyond my pay-grade.

I’ve informed him repeatedly that the request to transfer the object comes down from you, sir, but he still refuses to acquiesce. I’ve done all I can, sir.

Col. Weatherfrud

==Groom Range, war room check-in==

Elerium- Space Race Implications

Data Source: Test Series E-43 (12 shots total)
Class: Sub-Terranean

As regards directing the funding for future Elerium-based research, I would petition General Deems and the rest of the board to consider the implications this material has on the exploration of Outer Space.
Though it is impossible to discern whether this substance exists behind the Iron Curtain, prudence demands we assume it does. Lack of action in this arena will almost certainly see the Soviets extending the already embarrassing lead they’ve taken in the so-called Space Race.

I strongly urge the department to focus significant funding in this direction.

Sincerely, Dr. Feebaker

==XCOM base, Act 1, Carter and Nico's office==

TWO...FIVE...ZERO...NOVEMBER...EIGHT...NINE...TWO...

==XCOM base, Act 1, communications offices==

“Intercepted Transmission, Fort Detrich, MD”

Sir, enemy has overrun our [inaudible]
_casualties are high and we are having trouble mounting a counterattack [coughing, inaudible]
The enemy was able to infiltrate and release out stores of [coughing, inaudible]
_never had a chance. All staff evacuating to [static]

==XCOM base, Act 1, Faulke office==

“Security Installations Almost Complete”
Director Faulke

The closed-circuit security system has been installed in several of the facility’s main rooms as well as the corridors. This covers all major sections of the base and at your request, we have added a monitoring station in your office.
The recording options have also been provided, but some of the crew have concerns about installing cameras in the living and hygiene quarters. I told them I understood, but with potential infected, we just can’t be too careful.
You can expect all surveillance to be in place soon.

Pat Barclay
Maintenance

==XCOM base, Act 1, Ready Room==

Ian,

Are the rumors true? Some of us have been shut away down here in the war room since the initial attack. Reports of the devastation have been bad enough, but can they really hide among us? How are we supposed to fight against that? Do we even know if this base in secure?
Some of us have already been getting twitchy after long hours without seeing the sun. Rumors like this could lead to a riot.

Laurence Stiegar
Materials Specialist

==XCOM base, Act 1, Skyranger pad==

To All Base Staff:

We apologize for the power fluctuations that are causing brown-outs throughout the facility.
Engineers are working around the clock on bringing all necessary electrical subsystems up to speed, but the size of the project is taking a toll on our systems. We request your patience and restraint in unnecessary power use.
Particularly, we request that Dr. Heinrich and his team in the research lab limit their power consumption.
While I appreciate the gravity of the situation we’re in, along with the fact that we have never had to run at full capacity, continued power disruptions will cause unavoidable delays in production.

Donald P. Wrangler
Senior Staff Engineer

==XCOM base, Act1, Infirmary==

All Medical Staff

Our stock of medical supplies has been checked and should allow us to care for our patients. That said, with the number of injured that are returning from the field we still need to ration accordingly as our supply is not indefinite, and supply lines are strained at best.
Please remember to use all medical supplies sparingly- It’s going to be a long war.

Dr. Simon Timmons

==XCOM base, Act 1, Lab==

Dr. Heinrich

As per your request we are refitting the missile silo to house recovered elerium samples. Since we’re unsure what long term exposure to the substance may bring we are lining the silo walls with lead for extra protection. We should have this completed in conjunction with other improvements we are making to the lab.
The missile that had been housed in the silo has been safely dismantled and stored.
However, I simply cannot comply with the requests of Drs. Murphy and Scott, who requested it for “high-yield elerium delivery experiments.”

Perhaps you should talk to them about their independent studies.

Donald P. Wrangler
Senior Staff Engineer

==XCOM base, Act 1, Armory

July 19, 1963
Armory Staff

After last month’s weapon test incident we’ve installed and tested sprinklers in the firing range test area. We should not have another incident like the last one and frankly I don’t think the environment here can handle another fire. Please make sure all live fire tests are supervised as our target dummies are susceptible to fire.

Pat Barclay
Maintenance

==XCOM base, Act 1, Elevator hall==

Incident Report

Last week was the second time weapons crates were stacked in front of the Skyranger bay elevator.
Only the quick-thinking of maintenance crew avoided injury during the expedited return of DaSilva’s team.
While I understand our rush and the need to have fuel and ammunition readily available, it must be procured through the Requisition Officer in the Armory per normal channels. The Req. Officer needs to maintain an accurate count and service weapons that com back from the field. Proper procedures must be maintained if we are to fight orderly and effectively.

Pat Barclay
Maintenance

==XCOM base, Act 2, Communication office==

Heavy alien construction has removed all but nominal traces of Rosemont University and the surrounding neighborhood. Military defenses have been obliterated, and nearly all civilian populace has been infected with the unknown “sleepwalker” ailment.

Target Weir was successfully extracted, as were a number of uninfected civilians-- currently in quarantine in medical bay for further study. Wreckage of enemy gunship has been delivered to lab with other Outsider artifacts for analysis.

Mission successful.

==XCOM base, Act 2, Lab==

Outsider Biological Examination

Dr. Dresner,

Here are the findings from the Outsider biopsies. I should call out a few of the more interesting findings which may be useful for your own research:

1- The Outsiders’ biology is largely similar to our own; carbon-based, bipedal, vertebrate, all that. They appear to eat, crap, breath, bleed, and die like us.

2- Many appear to have major modifications to their circulatory, nervous, respiratory, skeletal, and muscular systems. These appear to be synthetic additions but the implantation method is far too through and precise for any surgery we’ve ever seen.

3- On death, these modifications overheat, rapidly consuming themselves and their host. Careful surgery can prevent this, but it’s very difficult and dangerous. Surgeon Kirkhope received severe blisters on the fingers of his scalpel hand, thank you very much.

I trust this is enough information for you to work with, and my staff can return to treating injured humans and studying the afflicted sleepwalkers. If you require more data, you are cordially invited to perform your own god-damned research.

Dr. Jeff Hara

==XCOM base, Act 2, Armory==

Security Screening Questions, Friday, Nov 2, 1962

To All Security Agents:
Today’s security question for infiltrator screenings, and “suspicious” response guidelines:
“Please recite the Pledge of Allegiance.”

Obviously, this should be easy for any red-blooded American. Be sure to watch for unusual cadence, which may indicate unfamiliarity with the pledge, or for signs of discomfort at the phrase “under God.”
Remember, your vigilance means the safety of the base and our entire species. When in doubt, take no chances.

Director Faulke

==XCOM base, Act2, Upper office entrance==

Security Screening Questions, Sunday, Nov 11, 1962

To all Security Agents:

Today’s security question for infiltrator screenings, and “suspicious” response guidelines:
“Where were you when President Johnson was assassinated?”

Obviously, this is a trick question. The Outsiders are passingly aware of our recent history, but appear to be bad at distinguishing between specific human names.
Remember, your vigilance means the safety of the base and our entire species. When in doubt, take no chances.

Director Faulke

==XCOM base, Act2, Offices==

Security Screening Questions, Wednesday, Nov 14, 1962

To All Security Agents:
Today’s security question for infiltrator screenings”suspicious” response guidelines:
“What noise does a dog make?”

Interrogation has revealed that Outsiders do not appear to have dogs on their homeworld, and as such will not respond with the obvious “woof” or “bark” or even “bow wow.” The closest thing they have appears to be a sort of mechanically-augmented personal pack animal of similar shape and size. Be warned: at least one infiltrator in the field has been uncovered attempting to pass by using the sound of these creatures: “goff goff.”

Remember, your vigilance means the safety of the base and our entire species. When in doubt, take no chances.

Director Faulke

==XCOM base, Act 2, Avenger Hanger==

Project Avenger Order Form

Deliver immediately and file in a secure envelope. Too many rumors about Project Avenger have been leaking out. I know the team needs to know that we have a positive way of striking back at the enemy, but we cannot afford to risk this knowledge reaching an infiltrator.

==XCOM base, Act 2, Break room==

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

I know we’re all dealing with a lot right now, from weeks living underground to the threat of extinction of the human race, but if I find the person who keeps drinking my personal store of Thunder Cola, I WILL TURN YOU IN AS AN INFILTRATOR AND SEE YOU IN FRONT OF A FIRING LINE!

Go ahead and test me,
Edmund

==XCOM base, Act 2, Ready room==

Infiltrator Testing Procedures

All Personnel:
As the tragic events around Nils’ demise have taught us, we must be eternally vigilant against infiltration from the Outsider menace. Physical screening can prevent cloaked Infiltrators, but we must be wary of other forms of infiltration, particularly by sympathizers or double agents.

Until such time as we can determine a scientific test to reveal the enemies among us, we have developed a functional identity test.
On entrance to the base form any external trip or assignment, all personnel are required to go through a screening attended by no fewer than two guards. These guards will ask one of a series of screening questions, rotated daily. Any subject who gives what is considered a suspicious response will be held for further questioning. Security agents will be given the questions and guidelines depeicting what constitutes a “suspicious” answer on a daily basis.
We thank you for your vigilance. With your assistance, we shall persevere.

Director Faulke

==OPERATION:GUARDIAN, After PAL room==

My Dear Evelyn,

Pa is now officially in cahoots with the government. He’s struck a deal with them and now men in black suits with shiny black shoes are running all over our little farm.
Pa says that he sold them some of the less productive land outside the North Pasture and is even allowing them to build some special bunkers in our barns! We’re not to bother them, and we can no longer go across the new ‘government land’ to get to Johnson’s creek.

Ma’s calling no so I have to go and do my night work before bed.

Write back soon!

Peggy

==OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Wreaked car==

Bethany,

Remember that plan we made in case something went wrong?

Something has gone wrong.

The signals we’re intercepting are like nothing I’ve ever heard. The headaches started two days ago, and today I decided that I had to run for it.

Between the director locking down the facility and those transmissions-I’m getting my stuff and getting the hell out of here.

Meet me at the place we went on Valentine’s day,
Philip

==OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Grave==

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.

A time to be born, and a time to die. A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.

==OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Lower office==

It’s been weeks since we’ve heard from anyone.

The director says we must maintain a communications blackout for security reasons.

I’m dying here without any of my favorite shows.

Yesterday Philip came out of the men’s room with what looked like oil smeared across his face. The director saw him and ushered him into his office. I heard raised voices and I swear I heard what sounded like a slap.

Something is happening and no one is talking about it.

Tom, let’s meet for cards and gossip. I have to get all of this off my chest.
-Randy

==OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Lower office==

From the desk of Martin Massier, Director of Operations:

This place holds secrets that, if lost, would endanger every last living American.

I did this for national security, not only to protect the secrets that we hold here but to ensure public health and safety. For these same reasons I was regretfully compelled to kill my assistant, Diane.

I do this with a heavy heart but a steady hand.

Goodbye, Edna.

==OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Upper labs

Wednesday, 3:45pm:

The facility has been compromised.

Symptoms started showing up a week ago. After that I ordered the rest of my team to lock ourselves in the lab.

Two days ago we heard gun shots. It was mechanical. One every 10 seconds. A pistol if I had to guess.

We went downstairs after it stopped and saw everyone. It was unbelievable.

We decided the only thing we could do is give them a proper burial.

Thursday, 4:03pm

We gave up on the burials after Dr. Samuels started to show signs of what seemed like exhaustion. Fearing exposure to the virus, we retreated back to the lab, where we remain.

We can only hope that the DOD will come to investigate our lapse in communication soon.

Dr. Sandoval Berger

==Pima, Car dealership==

Dear Mr. Smith of Smith Novelties Company,

Re:Order #11161983

On 9/5/1962 I placed an order via telephone for 500 custom bobbleheads to be delivered to Larry’s Portsmouth of Pima in New Mexico.

I received the order today and unfortunately, the product delivered does not meet my expectations. If you notice on the order form (#11161983), you’ll see that I checked the box labeled bobbleheads yet I received 500 statues. While that statues are certainly well-made, they’re not what I ordered. What’s worse, there’s no time to correct the error as I need them for our promotional sale for the new Portsmouth model, which will be starting tomorrow.

That leaves me with little choice but to accept the order as delivered and make do as best I can. I’m sure you can appreciate my disappointment with the situation and I trust that you’ll do your best to resolve the issue to my satisfaction as soon as possible.
Considering the circumstances, I would not be opposed to a partial reimbursement.

Please have your secretary contact me at her earliest convenience so that we can arrange a call and resolve this matter.

Sincerely,

Emily Maloney

Marketing Associate, Larry’s Portsmouth of Pima

==Pima, Car dealership office==

Attention sales staff,

If you’ve listened to KNOV lately, you’ll know that there’s a bad strain of the flu sweeping up from Mexico this year. Sales staff are strongly encouraged to wash their hands and avoid physical contact with customers as much as possible.

Of course, sales are still important to the bottom line, so we will not be turning away customers, even sick ones. Keep a smile on your face, but try not to breathe too deep.

Remember, you may be able to take a sick day but your sales numbers can’t. You all still have to meet your monthly quota, regardless of illness. The best way to do that is to avoid getting sick in the first place, so stay healthy!

Best regards,

Drew McCrory

Sales Manager, Larry’s Portsmouth of Pima

==Pima, Tree house body==

Letter: Dear Jim,

How I wish I’d gone with you and Molly in spite of my cold!

I’m not rightly sure what to say here. If there were any other way, I’d hold out. I’d find you and Molly. Oh, I’m glad she isn’t here right now...So Glad she isn’t here right now.

I’ve been hiding in Molly’s tree house for the last three days from- this is going to sound silly btu...From aliens/ The whole town is filled with them. Big, monstrous things. They don’t seem to attack unless attacked first but I think they’ve been making us sick. I’ve seen people shuffling towards the alien tower in a haze. Their eyes are black and oozing and they keep talking to themselves. Repeating themselves.

I can feel it happening to me. It’s so hard to focus. My eyes feel wet and when I touch them my fingers come away black. I won’t let myself turn. I want to remember you and Molly and how much I love you for however much longer I survive. Which won’t be long...Which won’t be long.

I took your pistol when I hid and I’m going to use it now. I won’t let myself turn...I won’t let myself turn. I love you both so much...I love you both so much.

Love, Marla Murdoch

==Pima, Radio Station==

Morning PSA:

Good morning, Pima! We here at KNOV would like to take a few minutes to remind you to take it easy and take care of yourselves.

There’s a flu passing through and I wouldn’t want any of my loyal listeners to catch it! Drink plenty of fluids, wash your hands, and cover your mouth when you cough. You know the drill!

Remember, an apple a day keeps the doctor away and Leffelman’s Supermarket has a great deal going on apples, cold medicine, and Brocks brand ginger ale! So get on down to Leffelman’s today!

Mike Chera

Disc Jockey, KNOV Radio

==Pima, Radio station backroom==

Captain Garner,

We ran into these...things. They have to be aliens. Straight out of some horror flick. A patrol of these monsters was passing by when Officer Meier cracked a joke about their faces. They would have passed right by if he’d kept his damn mouth shut but he went on repeating himself and drew their attention. The bastards killed Officer Caruso before Officer Bull and I could take them out. Officer Meier was still repeating that joke over and over afterward. Poor guy must have cracked. Can’t say I blame him though, with what we’ve been through.

We’re lying low at KNOV Radio now. They sure built this place sturdy and we’ve made a few of our own reinforcements. Unfortunately, we have to move on soon. Our supplies are running low. These aliens have better weapons that we do, and they aren’t struggling from lack of sleep and trying to stay hidden. No. They’re strutting around like they own the place. Maybe they do.

We’re going into that tower to find out what they’re doing with the citizens. It’s my duty as an Officer. We’re headed for Leffelman’s Supermarket, seems to be close to the base of the tower. Meanwhile, I’ll keep an eye on Meier.

Lieutenant Mark Giemza

Pima Police Department

==Pima, Gravesite==

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Caruso,

I regret to inform you that your son Chris was lost in the course of duty. He was shaping up to be one of our best officers. He fought bravely and didn’t flinch even when facing overwhelming force. Chris knew what he was facing, but he didn’t let that stop him.

It’s cold consolation when you’ve lost your son, but I wanted you to know I’ll be putting his name up for an award when this is all over. I am very sorry for your loss.

Lieutenant Mark Giemza

Pima Police Department

==Pima, Leffelman's Supermarket==

Wait list for cold medicine:

Awais Ahmed

Rob Caminos

Joe Conley

==Pima, Leffelman's Supermarket==

Captain Garner,

We managed to find a few things in Leffelman’s, but most of the food had already been taken or left to spoil. Every fifteen minutes we have to hide to keep from getting caught. It’s just me and Officer Bull, now...Just me and Officer Bull now. Officer Meier turned and joined the others, still muttering that damn joke again and again like a broken record.

We followed Meier and figured out how they’re getting into the tower. There are these strange pods behind Leffelman’s. They get in ‘em and those take them into the tower. I’m not keen on following them in that way so we’re going to look for another way in. Damn shame about Meier but there was nothing we could do for him. I hope neither Officer Bull nor I catch it.

Lieutenant Mark Giemza

Pima Police Department

==Pima, Leffelman's Supermarket==

To all Leffelman’s employes,

We’re running short on cold medicine, as I’m sure you’re well aware. We will have another shipment coming in within the next two days. There will be a wait list at the pharmacist’s counter for customers to sign up. If a customer complains to you, just apologize and gentry direct them to the wait list.

Be careful to cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough and wash your hands regularly. I realize this will be complicated by the plumbing issues we’ve been having, but Albert assures me those will be fixed very soon. In the meantime there will be bottles of distilled water available for your use. As my father always says, we at Leffelmsn’s take care of our own.

Sincerely,

P.J. Leffelman

General Manager, Leffelman’s Supermarket

==Pima, Leffelman's Supermarket back lot==

Dear Mrs. Meier,

I regret to inform you your husband Joshua is now missing in action, presumed dead...Presumed dead. He was an upstanding officer, one of the pillars of our police force. His two decades of service will not be forgotten. I am terribly sorry for your loss.

Lieutenant Mark Giemza

Pima Police Department

==Pima, Supermarket warehouse==

Mr. Leffelman,

I hate to tell you this, but one of the old pipes in the warehouse basement burst. The entire basement’s covered in about a foot of water. Worse, it’s the main water supply for the supermarket. I’ve been saying we should get new pipes put in for a while. I’ll get the pipe taken care of as soon as I can, but this isn’t going to be a quick repair. Right now I have my crew moving stock out of the flooded areas. Hopefully it’s not too damaged already.

We may want to talk to the city inspector as well. Something in the water seems strange. Hard to describe. I’m thinking maybe sewage got into the supply. In either case, the water’s going to be out for the next several days at least.

Regards,
Albert Thorsen

Head of Maintenance, Leffelman’s Supermarket

==Pima, Lower S1==

Captain Garner,

We found our way into some caverns under the tower. The aliens come and go through here all the time. They stand on this platform and then they disappear. Must be some sort of teleportation device...Some sort of teleportation device. It’s like something out of the sci-fi novels my sister reads.

Officer Bull and I are going to try to use it. Seems to be the only way in unless you want to join the infected...Join the infected.

Lieutenant Mark Giemza

Pima Police Department

==Pima, Upper S1==

Captain Garner,

We made it into the tower and have managed to stay undetected. We’ve discovered the aliens are loading the pods onto ships...Onto ships. Sending them god knows where.

Officer Bull says we should leave now...Says we should leave now. But I think we should investigate the pods...Investigate the pods. The pods look comfortable and safe...Comfortable and safe. Bull won’t let me get near them but I won’t let him stop me...Won’t let him stop me...Won’t let him stop me...Won’t let him stop me…

Lieutenant Mark Giem…

==Pima, Upper S1==

Captain Garner,

Despite all odds, Lieutenant Giemza and I have breached the alien tower, though we lost several good men in the process. We’ve discovered that the aliens are transporting the infected offsite. It’s hard to admit but there doesn’t appear to be anything we can do to help them at this point. We can only hope to help ourselves.

Ever since arriving at Leffelman’s, Lieutenant Giemz has begun to demonstrate the same symptoms as Officer Meier. I’m afraid he’s slowly succumbing to the disease that seems to be plaguing the rest of the population. As we move further into the tower, his condition appears to be worsening.

I’ve tried to reason with him but he refuses to leave the tower. I suspect he’s being brainwashed, in a way. I’m going to get him out of here if it’s the last thing I do. Right after we catch a few winks. I need to keep my strength up if I’m going to force him to come with me.

Officer James Bull

Pima Police Department

==XCOM base, Act 3, Infirmary==

Sleepwalker Screening Warning:

Infirmary Personnel,

It has come to our attention that the new audio-tone security screening has adverse reactions when performed on infected Sleepwalkers.

While Outsiders display markedly increased aggression as a response to the tone, infected Sleepwalkers display physiological signs of increased stress and agitation consistent with intense pain.
While we are studying the disturbing implications of this connection between Outsiders and infected humans, we must regretfully remind all personnel that this does not mean that infected personnel can be excluded from a mandatory security screening.

Dr. Hara

==XCOM base, Act 3, Lab==

Weir/Dresner Screening Protocol

Director Faulke,

After much study of the ‘Mosaic Communication Device’ extracted from “Infiltrator November,” Dr. Dresner and myself have made progress in understanding the nature of Outsider communication.
This leads to our practical application for security screening. By playing a combination of tones, one at approximately 4kHz and the other at exactly 18.25 Hz, we appear to be able to recreate a Mosaic violence imperative. Any Outsider exposed to this will be overwhelmed with sensations of aggression and panic, regardless of condition or disguise. However, to humans, this combination merely produces a high-pitched hum, and perhaps a certain sensation of movement.

Note that this tone must be administered carefully, as the human eyeball has a resonant frequency of 18.98 HZ, so a poorly adjusted tone can cause pain, headaches, and temporary visual hallucinations.
Details of our research are attached. We trust this will assist in security screening.

Dr. Alan Weir

==XCOM base, Act 3, Skyranger pad==

New Security Protocol

To All Base Personnel,

With the development of an effective infiltrator screening test by Dr. Dresner and Dr. Weir, I can announce that we have now completed a full test of the base’s personnel. I’m happy to announce that you are all human, and our security lockdown can be lifted somewhat.

However, we cannot afford to become complacent. Any staff that returns to the base will be subject to another screening, and base management reserves the right to perform random, mandatory screenings as necessary. As before, all screenings will be accompanied by at least two armed guards.

We thank you for your vigilance. With your assistance, we shall persevere.

Director Faulke

==XCOM base, Act 3, Offices==

Damage report from Pima, New Mexico

Pima, New Mexico has been lost and is to be considered a dead zone. Transport spire visible from outside of the city; numerous Sleepwalkers seen shuffling toward it from the surrounding city. Many evacuated, but enemy presence and reinforcements prevent continued evacuation.

Conclusive evidence shows that Sleepwalkers are non-hostile. Infection methods still uncertain, but the case study of Agent Nico DaSilva suggests that prolonged exposure to certain environmental effects may be a cause- however, exposure to infected themselves still appears safe, as seen in case files from other retrieved, quarantined survivors.

Despite the loss of DaSilva’s team, the information attained from inside the transport spire will be invaluable to our research.

Mission is a qualified success.

==XCOM base, Act 3, Lab==

Lab Notes, Dr. Weir

While we have yet to be able to intercept or fully understand the degree of the ‘mosaic’ communication, we have proven that we can crudely simulate the most basic imperatives with a combination of infrasound and high-frequency tones. We believe there is a third tone that acts to refine the imperatives, but we have yet to isolate its frequency, if that is indeed the fashion in which it is transmitted.

Currently, we have only found one imperative that can be reliably broadcast- primal aggression. I suspect the emotion’s simplicity is the reason it can be broadcast with only two frequencies.

==XCOM base, Act3, Faulke office==

Intercepted Memo
Director,

Found this partial note in the trash and it caught my eye. Thought you’d want to see what the people are saying.

-Anonymous

“...then what’s the point, dammit? Cities are being vaporized every damn day. Faulke doesn’t trust any of us and even with the lock down over, where are we supposed to go? We have no home.
I say we go down to whatever’s left of Vegas and live out the end of the world in style. We’re all going to tend up like those zombies in quarantine, so why not have som…”

==XCOM base, Act 3, Weaver office==

Missing Person Case: P. Weaver

A thick case file, with dozens of attached files, photographs, annotated maps, and meticulously handwritten notes. The original case revolves around the unexplained disappearance of Pete Weaver from upstate New York in 1956. Subsequent files follow sightings of mysterious lights, mass blackouts, and other unexplained disappearances around the country. Several include photographs of a man resembling General Deems, seen at the site of the disappearances. Attached are a handful of hand-drawn maps and notes for how and when would be the best opportunity to assassinate General Deems.

==XCOM base, Act 3, Carter's office==

Carter:

Dasilva and us used to have a drink or two after hours. After what happened, we figured you could use a bottle to yourself.

Percy

==Medford, Campsite==

Angie,

Mom tells me you got an award for bravery in the course of duty. Good job! Not that anyone should be surprised. I’m certainly not. If they’d ever seen you punch Tommy Carruthers in the nose, they wouldn’t have been either. Joking aside, I really am proud.

Things have been a little strange here. Hard for me to pinpoint it, but it feels like lots of little things are wrong. Like pipes breaking, power blackouts. Maybe I’m just being paranoid.
Remember when I went around wedging pennies in all the window frames so no one could get into the house? Mom won’t ever let me forget that one. Maybe I’m just tired.
Haven’t been feeling well lately. You should see the circles under my eyes!

Come visit sometime, okay? I miss you.

-Pete

==Medford, Cabin==

Found some caves near the campground and ducked in here to avoid the Outsider patrols and catch some shut eye. Can’t remember the last time I slept more than a few minutes. Denny is on guard duty first. All I can say is they sure didn’t teach us about this in the boy scouts.

==Medford, Cave==

Denny isn’t looking too good. He’s started repeating himself, like he forgot whatever he just said to me. Same words. Everything. It’s like talking to my Grandma. Told him to keep his nose and mouth covered with that bandana we found in the campground. Maybe it’ll fix his hay fever problem. We can’t afford either of us getting sick. Not if we want to make it out of here alive.

==Medford, Dry lake area==

We’ve been running for two days, hiding from the Outsider soldiers. No smart ones, thank God. I thought for sure we’d be caught that time Denny sneezed right while they were beneath our tree. Stupid hay fever. Might get us both killed!

==Medford, Dry lake boathouse==

Pete,

Could you take a look into the pumping station? Water levels seem a little low for this time of year. Actually, they seem a lot low. Maybe take a look around the caves, see if any new fissures have opened up? If we have any eruptions coming, best to know as much as we can beforehand. The last thing we need is for some tourist to get hurt.

Thanks,

Ray

==Medford, Axis lair==

...In that day shall rise up a prophet. He will lead us through turmoil and bring us safely home again.” And when he read what he had written, Yhuun Ahri wept for he knew how his people would suffer. He knew his sons and his sons’ sons would not see the day of homecoming and would instead wander in the darkness between the stars. His tears were bitter.

He rose from his table, with bitter tears still upon his cheeks, and began to teach his sons the ways of war. They might wander homeless, but they would not go unprepared into darkness.

-Book of Origin, The End of Days

==XCOM base, Act 4, Faulke office==

Axis

It is of crucial importance that Axis be taken down immediately.

Please ensure our best agents are deployed to remove this critical threat.

==XCOM base, Act 4, Avenger hanger==

Reports of sightings

We’re picking up communications of potential Avenger sightings from short-wave radio signals.

The chatter seems mostly harmless, and it is this man’s opinion that it wouldn't matter less if some survivor sees our new baby.

==XCOM base, Act 4, Lab==

Elerium: This is truly the nectar of the gods!

If we can succeed in manufacturing this bomb, mankind will truly take a leap forward

==OPERATION:HAWKEYE, lower barn==

...have been several instances of military personnel committing suicide in the prisoner’s presence. Do not engage in direct contact with the prisoner under any circumstances. Maintain quarantine at all times. XCOM will handle prisoner transfer logistics.

==Rio Verde, Upper dam==

RE: Glowing Water

Chief,

Obviously I know this sounds crazy, but the lake was glowing last night. And the water was roiling like mad. I checked the tapes; they go dark just around the time the water lit up. Coincident with the malfunction in the instrumentation. But I saw it with my own eyes. I think we ought to send a team down into the water.

-Barry

==Rio Verde, Offices==

Hank,

Did you remember to bring your rifle? Timothy said he saw a mountain lion the other day so me and the boys are going to try to bag him. It’ll be a gas.

-Robert

==Rio Verde, Offices==

Chief,

I hope you’re okay and that you get this note. Thought it was the Russians at first, but goddamn. It’s like something out of one of my kid’s comic books. Monsters with laser pistols.

My crew and me grabbed the guns from my safe, but we haven’t got much. Taking everyone still living and heading down. There’s some passages that lead out of the dam, going under the lake.

I’ll shoot every damn one of these bastards if I have to. We’re getting out. I suggest you follow us fast as you can.

-Joe Coll, Maintenance & Facilities

==Rio Verde, Storage==

Chief,

These fuckin’ freaks are everywhere. They’ve got us blocked off from the escape passage. But we have some of our gear. We’re gonna bust through the goddamned floor if we have to.

Who’m I kidding? You’re probably dead. If you find this...Well, I hope I’ll see you on the other side.

-Joe

==Reo Verde, Break room==

Chief,

Stashed some ammo for you. You know where.

One of my boys is sick. He just keeps repeating himself over and over. He doesn’t look too good. We found one of the secretaries hiding in the offices. She came with us. Brave broad.

The freaks nearly caught us. Lost Robbie in that fight.

- Joe Coll

==OPERATION:ANGEL, Police car==

Dear Carol,

You’re not going to believe me when I tell you this, but please, just try to keep an open mind.

I think the park ranger assigned to this campground is some sort of alien.

And yes, I know how crazy that sounds. But I went outside the cabin a couple nights ago, and I saw him, and he didn’t see me, and his skin did this...this THING…

==OPERATION:ANGEL, Burnt cabin==

It’s hard to describe. It was like he FLICKERED. Like one second he was Ranger Harris, and the next second he was...God, I didn’t know what he was. But it wasn’t human.

Plus something else weird happened earlier today, and I don’t know if it’s connected to him or not, but I don’t see how it COULDN’T be…

==OPERATION:ANGEL, Body==

I was passing this other cabin, this guy and his wife are staying there, and the guy was standing on his porch-and his eyes were BLACK. Like he had oil in them. And he started talking real weird.

Sis, I don’t know what’s going on here, but I just...wanted to write all this down. In case I--well, just in case.

Neil

==XCOM base, Act 5, Cellblock==

June 28, 1963

Security Risk:

As I’m sure many of you are now aware, we are detaining Outsiders within this facility. Take note that within their cells they are powerless so let us take every precaution to ensure that they remain captive and harmless. If they escape it is likely they will retaliate with unrelenting force. I have stationed guards around the facility so please monitor the situation and inform the closest guard if you notice anything amiss so we can mitigate risks before they become a threat.

Thank you for your assistance,

Bruce Grundt
Chief of Security

==XCOM base, Act 5, Bomb lab==

June 26, 1963

Xenobiology

The humanoid “Outsiders” and the black slimes known as “Silacoids” are fascinatingly different in their physiological makeup. The Outsiders have incredibly smooth skin that seems to reflexively tighten and roughen as a force is applied to the surface, even after the specimen has been long dead. The Silacoids, on the other hand, have some sort of magnetic force holding the individual particles together. When dead, the patterns are seemingly random but as our captive specimens illustrate, they can control how their particles are aligned to control and change their shape at will. I will follow up on these experiments next week.

Robert Holloway
Senior Xenobiologist

==XCOM Base, Act 5, Deep lab==

August 14, 1963

To My Dear Friends:

Today will be my last day here. I consider you all brilliant minds, but profoundly misguided. You poke and prod these poor creatures, but you have no heart for them. They have come here to help you, but you do nothing but torture them. I’m going off to willingly accept their gift. I think you will eventually see the light and accept your fate. I look forward to having you all join me soon.

Yours sincerely,
Jonathan

==XCOM base, Act 5, Sleepwalker holding area==

June 25, 1963

Subjects appear to maintain the physical appearance of their former lives, with noticeable black slime pouring from facial orifices. We have been unable to determine if this slime serves a purpose, or is a byproduct of the ongoing, internal chemical reaction occurring within the host. Subjects mull about the cell or stand in place, and repeat unintelligent phrases. Attempts to communicate have all met failure.

Miriam Jones
Junior Facility Researcher

==Avenger, Act 6==

We have established radio contact with several XCOM members back on Earth.

A small group has managed to take refuge in the wilderness and are attempting to stay out of urban areas.

Infiltrator (Bureau)

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Infiltrator (Bureau)

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A unique Outsider specifically trained for, as his name implies, infiltration and subterfuge. Hopefully, XCOM's base of operations remains secure...

As the last part of the intro/tutorial Chapter, this segment familiarizes you with Agent Selection before sending you to intercept him. He carries an M14 rifle, and can spawn Sectoids to assist him in battle. he's the first enemy to have shields, so lay onto him with focused fire to neutralize him.

After he is captured, a Mosaic beacon is extracted from his head, and he becomes a regular source of information throughout the game, coerced into telling details and history of Mosaic and the Zudjari Empire.

==Note==

Detainment Report: Infiltrator

Enemy Infiltrator

Subject is to receive double-guard at all times and visitors are not authorized with out Director-level permission- and even then, only under strict observation.
Although subject has not demonstrated an ability to “cloak” since its surgery, subject is still considered a high escape risk. Similarly, despite marked decrease in aggression since surgery, subject is considered extremely dangerous.
Although the Infiltrator is technically considered a prisoner of war, the Outsiders are not a known signatory of the Geneva Convention. As such, the standard POW protections are not extended to it.

==End Report==

As the boss of The Last War mission, he retains his shielding, but now carries a Plasma Assault Cannon, teleportation, and the ability to make duplicates of himself.
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In-Game Notes (Bureau)

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Goff Goff: Created page with "I'm going to be uploading a massive amount of notes in a short period. In-game, some have poor grammar, but I've copied them as written. Also, first page I've done, please b..."

I'm going to be uploading a massive amount of notes in a short period. In-game, some have poor grammar, but I've copied them as written. Also, first page I've done, please be civil. [[User:Goff Goff|Goff Goff]] ([[User talk:Goff Goff|talk]]) 12:00, 29 July 2019 (CEST)

In-Game Notes (Bureau)

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This is a list of all found notes from Missions in The Bureau: XCOM Declassified

Groom Range, sub-level checkpoint

Director Frost,

It is with all due respect for you and the organization you represent that I compose this
note imploring you to please reign in the actions of one Agent Angela Weaver, currently in
your employ. The audacity of Agent Weaver’s actions of late can only be motivated by perplexing
and utterly unfounded paranoia.

General Deems

Groom Range, sub-level Elerium lab

Memo
To: Pvt. Launcce
William Carter is not to leave quarters unless in the custody of Lt/ Garber-Paul. Photographic
identification of both Garber-Paul and William Carter are included with this correspondence.
These orders are of the highest priority.

Under no circumstances is anyone other than the courier himself to manipulate, manhandle, or
in any way come into physical contact with the case trusted to his charge.

-Lt. Curr

Talk:The Bureau: XCOM Declassified

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Goff Goff: /* Is anyone still putting info on Declassified's page? */ new section

I took about 1/4 a GB of screenshots (I got Photoshop, so I think I can reduce their size en masse, I just need to remember how to do that action script) that's about 95% of all Aliens, scans, notes, weapon info, and stuff that should go up (with some scattered "not sure if useful" stuff). I'll be on vacation, strting friday, for about two weeks, so I'll see if I can upload it somewhere before then, and everyone else can just download it and write articles. --[[User:Xuncu|Xuncu]] 00:56, 19 September 2013 (EDT)
:Somewhat organized, heree: https://copy.com/SNGJkqjHqQZSwZyl --[[User:Xuncu|Xuncu]] 13:54, 20 September 2013 (EDT)

==Controls Page==
We mention throughout the different pages the different keys and buttons you can press to do an action so shouldn't there be somewhere where we show them all in an easy to read table, along with all three different consoles, so PC, XBOX 360 and PS3. --[[User:Ditto51|Ditto51]] 07:02, 8 September 2013 (EDT)
:Great idea! :) [[User:Hobbes|Hobbes]] 18:31, 8 September 2013 (EDT)
So we need someone with the PS3 version, and someone else with the 360 version.
*PC Defaults:
:Movement: WASD
:Run (hold), cover: Shift
::Leap over/to next cover: Direction + Shift
::Take cover on opposite side (while in cover): V
:Interact: E
:Reload: R
:Objectives menu: O
:Grenade: G
:Melee: F
:Dodge Roll: C
:Battle Focus: Spacebar
::Scan: F (hold)
::Ability Command: Left Click
::or
::Agent 1, Carter, Agent 2: A, S, D
:::Ability: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
::Confirm command(s) & exit: spacebar
::Rescind command(s) & exit: backspace
:Pause menu: Esc
:"Agents, move forward": F1
:"Agents, fall back/to me": F2
:See current objective location: F5
:Camera/POV: Mouse
:Weapon aim: Right click (default: hold)
:Fire: Left click
:Switch weapons: Scrollwheel
:Scope: Scrollwheel click
--[[User:Xuncu|Xuncu]] 18:38, 8 September 2013 (EDT)
::I can get the Xbox controls later today, so all we need to do is either find someone who has it on PS3 or find a website with it all on.--[[User:Ditto51|Ditto51]] 03:04, 9 September 2013 (EDT)

== Is anyone still putting info on Declassified's page? ==

I got a googledoc full of text from (hopefully) all notes in the game, as well as screen caps on Steam for mission map pictures. I got no clue how to post, and my fingers are tired from copying those text files. Also, a way to get images off Steam would help.