Each species of [[Alien Life Forms|Alien]] has a counterpart species that it brings along for especially demanding missions where more assault power is required-- most famously the [[Terror Mission]]s launched against major cities. These creatures are called terror units, and bring a new destructiveness to the battle. Only the [[Muton]]s break this pattern, using two different species of terror unit simultaneously.

For an overview and comparisons between see [[Overviews of Aliens]]. For information on the vital statistics of aliens, see [[Alien Stats]].

==When Do Terror Units Show Up?==
Terror units always will only be present for these scenarios:
*[[Terror Ship]]s, including city [[Terror Mission]]s
*[[Battleship]]s, including XCOM [[Base Defense]] missions (always performed by a Battleship)
*[[Alien Base Assault|Alien Bases]]

Terror units will never be present on any small UFO, medium UFO, or [[Supply Ship]].

==Terror Unit Types==
*[[Cyberdisc]] - the [[Sectoid]]'s terror unit.
*[[Reaper]] - the [[Floater]]'s terror unit.
*[[Chryssalid]] - the [[Snakeman]]'s terror unit.
**[[Zombie]] - an intermediate stage of the [[Chryssalid]].
*[[Celatid]] - One of the [[Muton]]'s two terror unit types.
*[[Silacoid]] - One of the [[Muton]]'s two terror unit types.
*[[Sectopod]] - The [[Ethereal]]'s terror unit.

== Capturing Live Terror Units ==
Of the six terror unit types (seven if you include Zombies), only four can be captured live and placed in [[Alien Containment]]: Reapers, Chryssalids, Celatids, and Silacoids. [[UFOpaedia]] entries on the two robotic terror units -- Cyberdiscs and Sectopods -- can only be generated by researching alien Medics, which sometimes divulge information on other species. Zombies will never have a UFOpaedia entry.

==Notes==
*The presence of terror units significantly changes a battle. For example: by themselves, Snakemen are far less frightening than Mutons. Snakemen have far less moblity and poorer combat skills. However, the addition of the Chryssalid makes a Snakeman terror mission into a nightmare. The Mutons' weak Celatids and Silacoids make Muton terror missions seem much more relaxed by comparison.

==See Also==
[[Alien Life Forms]] 
[[Terror Mission]]s 
[[Terror Units (Tftd)]]
[[Category:Missions]]

Terror Units

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Triscene

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== Live Specimen ==
[[Image:Triscene.png|right|Triscene]]This bipedal reptile is a throwback to the age of the Dinosaurs. It seems to be a Cretaceous creature in every sense save it ability to survive in water and on land. These creatures are slung with weapons pods and have a jaw lined with metallic teeth.

Often these monsters have been at the core of the alien attack forces as the Aliens launch assaults upon the land.

A heavyweight and potent weapon, the Lobster men commanders deploy them with lethal efficiency. 

== Autopsy ==
[[Image:TrisceneAutopsy.png|right|Triscene Autopsy]]Once subjected to the scientist's knife the Triscene reveals that it is an ancient creature, supplemented with cybernetic implants and weapons systems.

Its tiny brain is supplemented by a small computer module mounted in the control harness all the creatures wear.

A tough natural skin, a predatory instinct enhanced by additional weapons makes this a lethal opponent in all environments. 

==See Also==
* [[Alien_Life_Forms_(Tftd)|Alien Life Forms]]
* [[Overviews_of_Aliens_(TFTD)|Overviews of Aliens]]
* [[Terror_Units_(Tftd)|Terror Units]]
* [[Bio-Drone]]
* [[Tasoth]]
* [[Sectopod]]

Multiworm (Apocalypse)

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[[Image:Multiworm_(Alive).jpg|thumb|right|The Multiworm UFOpaedia entry, if captured alive.]]
[[Image:Multiworm_Autopsy.jpg|thumb|right|The Multiworm Autopsy report fromt the UFOpaedia.]]
This is one of the first units you will meet. It can be dangerous, as it does spit a weak acid at you, but it's main advantage is that when you kill it, more often than not, it spawns four [[Hyperworm (Apocalypse)|hyperworms]], which can be a bit of a pickle for your troops to shoot all four before your troops get critically injured. Otherwise, a weak, slow-moving unit which is pretty weak if faced by two or more guys. It's just those darn hyperworms you gotta watch out for...

For capturing one alive, I suggest stun grapples. Heck, unless I was trying to capture an alien in a bottleneck area such as a ship's doors, I don't think I ever used anything other than stun grapples. Get in close enough, and then just fire until you can't fire anymore. Leave one person to watch the multiworm, so that your man shoots it the moment it wakes up. Otherwise, they are pretty easy to capture.

'''''Official Entry (Captured Alive):''''' "The Multiworm is clearly a crucial stage in the complex Alien life cycle. It is capable of attacking by propelling a fluid from pores along the side of the body containing a complex mix of micro-organisms that use enzymes and acids to break down the molecular structure of the target. Fortunately the range of the propellant is fairly short. The Multiworm is slow moving, but care should be taken in combat because it may release its offspring in the throes of death, creating an even greater threat."

'''''Official Entry (Autopsy):''''' "This creature is a rapacious carnivore whose feeding frenzy contributes to the rapid growth of younger lifeforms called "Hyperworms" which are reared inside its body. The gestation period for the Hyperworms is about three days and each Multiworm gives birth to four offspring. The birth process is lethal for the parent - the Hyperworms explode from the Multiworms body and consume it within a matter of seconds. The brain structure of the Multiworm is undeveloped and it is unlikely to be affected by Psionic attacks. The tissue analysis from the autopsy will provide an invaluable contribution to our biological warfare research."

==See Also==
* [[Aliens (Apocalypse)|Aliens]]

Aquatoid

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The Aquatoid is a genetically engineered, ancient alien race closely related to their space/land based cousins, the [[Sectoid]] race. Some experts have disputed that the [[Sectoid]] race actually descended from the Aquatoids, judging by the webbing on their feet and hands.

Aquatoids possess average weapon skills and are extremely vulnerable to all weapons, including the rudimentary harpoon family. However, higher ranked Aquatoids are feared for their [[Molecular Control]] ability.

== Live Specimen ==
[[Image:Aquatoid.png|right|Aquatoid]]The Aquatoid race is an ancient society, having existed millennia before man's first faltering steps upon the world. Their compact form and bulbous features are a throwback to their space faring brethren, the Sectoids.

Their power is based on the powerful Molecular Control technology. The Aquatoid race seeks to propagate its sterile race by genetic modification, the ideal subjects being Human beings. Experiments have spawned numerous hybrid races. 

== Autopsy ==
[[Image:AquatoidAutopsy.png|right|Aquatoid Autopsy]]The detailed analysis on this creature allow us to make some basic assumptions. It is a Sectoid, our former foes, but changed by surgical methods and implants to be aquatic creature.

Vestigial lungs allow the breathing of air and limited surface mobility. There are cybernetic implants throughout the body, enhancing the strength of its atrophied limbs and the function of its organs.

As all members of this race are identical, we may hypothesise that these creatures are clones. 

==See Also==
* [[Alien_Life_Forms_(Tftd)|Alien Life Forms]]
* [[Overviews_of_Aliens_(TFTD)|Overviews of Aliens]]
* [[Calcinite]]
* [[Hallucinoid]]

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Fortunely, while its armor suit make perfect disguise, there is no Terror mission involve civilian aquanaut. Unless you have agent who obessed with yellow diving suit, there should be no problem to identify this armored blob.

== Live Specimen ==
[[Image:Calc.PNG|right|Calcinite]]Like the driving suits of lost mariners these alien stalk the seabed for the unwary. A vicious swipe by the creature's stronger than steel claws can be enough to send the best divers to the bottom.

Swirling around in face mask a gelatinous green form can be seen. No hint of the real creature can be divined from the often lethal encounters we have had with them. 

== Autopsy ==
[[Image:CalciniteAutopsy.png|right|Calcinite Autopsy]]Once the armoured suit is stripped away the Calcinite is revealed to be a huge amorphous blob of protoplasm. No visible brain, limbs or sensory organs exist, a small metallic component resides deep in the liquid body.

Once dead we can only guess at the creature's nature. An inexplicable enigma of our alien enemies. 

==See Also==
* [[Alien_Life_Forms_(Tftd)|Alien Life Forms]]
* [[Overviews_of_Aliens_(TFTD)|Overviews of Aliens]]
* [[Terror_Units_(Tftd)|Terror Units]]
* [[Hallucinoid]]
* [[Aquatoid]]

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Aquatoid

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The Aquatoid is a genetically engineered, ancient alien race closely related to their space/land based cousins, the [[Sectoid]] race. Some experts have disputed that the [[Sectoid]] race actually descended from the Aquatoids, judging by the webbing on their feet and hands.

Aquatoids possess average weapon skills and are extremely vulnerable to all weapons, including the rudimentary harpoon family. However, higher ranked Aquatoids are feared for their [[Molecular Control]] ability.

== Live Specimen ==
The Aquatoid race is an ancient society, having existed millennia before man's first faltering steps upon the world. Their compact form and bulbous features are a throwback to their space faring brethren, the Sectoids.

Their power is based on the powerful Molecular Control technology. The Aquatoid race seeks to propagate its sterile race by genetic modification, the ideal subjects being Human beings. Experiments have spawned numerous hybrid races.

== Autopsy ==
The detailed analysis on this creature allow us to make some basic assumptions. It is a Sectoid, our former foes, but changed by surgical methods and implants to be aquatic creature.

Vestigial lungs allow the breathing of air and limited surface mobility. There are cybernetic implants throughout the body, enhancing the strength of its atrophied limbs and the function of its organs.

As all members of this race are identical, we may hypothesise that these creatures are clones.

Aquatoid

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