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Alien Research

2008-07-19T22:59:55Z

LEit: /* The Martian Solution */

:''Alien Research could also refer to the [[Alien Missions#Alien Research|Alien Mission]] type''

There are a few key '''Alien Research''' topics that can be uncovered by capturing and interrogating aliens, with the more important topics requiring aliens of higher rank to uncover them. Each topic can only be [[research]]ed when the previous one has been completed.

==Alien Origins==
It is clear that we are fighting a losing battle on Earth. The Alien hordes are overwhelming in number. The best we can do is slow down their progress. The only hope for humanity is to tackle the aliens at their source. Our research seems to indicate a nearby base of operations within our solar system. Aliens indicate this place to be the centre of an ancient civilisation that pre-dates Human history. We must locate this place as soon as possible. However we need to capture and interrogate an [[Leader (Alien_Rank)|Alien Leader]] to gain more detailed information. The larger [[UFOs]] probably contain at least one Alien Leader.

==The Martian Solution==
Our research now points to Mars as the base of Alien operations. The base is well hidden, and contains all the manufacturing and cloning facilities to fuel the infiltration of earth. It also seems to contain a controlling computer of some kind that controls the whole operation. It seems that the hive-like Alien society has some kind of 'Queen Bee'. This is their fundamental weakness - if we can eliminate the 'Brain' then the body will die. We must step up our [[Research|research]] efforts before it is too late. In order to progress we must capture the highest ranking Aliens - the [[Commander (Alien_Rank)|Commanders]] - which only reside in [[Alien Base Assault|Alien Bases]].

==Cydonia or Bust==
It is now clear that the Alien hordes are being controlled from an underground base in [[Cydonia]] - which is an unusual area of Mars featuring five-sided pyramids and a large formation resembling a human face. Cydonian civilisation once flourished on Mars many millions of years ago, but we do not know why it died out, or what the connection is with the latest Alien activity there. Whatever the explanation, we must send an expedition to Cydonia. This is the only way that we can defeat the aliens. We must destroy the controlling master 'Brain'. We will need an [[Avenger]] craft equipped with the most awesome destructive power at our disposal. There is nothing more we can learn here - we must await the outcome of the Cydonian assault.

==See Also==
*[[Cydonia]]
*[[Research]]

Alien Research

2008-07-19T22:58:42Z

LEit: /* Alien Origins */

:''Alien Research could also refer to the [[Alien Missions#Alien Research|Alien Mission]] type''

There are a few key '''Alien Research''' topics that can be uncovered by capturing and interrogating aliens, with the more important topics requiring aliens of higher rank to uncover them. Each topic can only be [[research]]ed when the previous one has been completed.

==Alien Origins==
It is clear that we are fighting a losing battle on Earth. The Alien hordes are overwhelming in number. The best we can do is slow down their progress. The only hope for humanity is to tackle the aliens at their source. Our research seems to indicate a nearby base of operations within our solar system. Aliens indicate this place to be the centre of an ancient civilisation that pre-dates Human history. We must locate this place as soon as possible. However we need to capture and interrogate an [[Leader (Alien_Rank)|Alien Leader]] to gain more detailed information. The larger [[UFOs]] probably contain at least one Alien Leader.

==The Martian Solution==
Our research now points to Mars as the base of Alien operations. The base is well hidden, and contains all the manufacturing and cloning facilities to fuel the infiltration of earth. It also seems to contain a controlling computer of some kind that controls the whole operation. It seems that the hive-like Alien society has some kind of 'Queen Bee'. This is their fundamental weakness - if we can eliminate the 'Brain' then the body will die. We must step up our [[Research|research]] efforts before it is too late. In order to progress we must capture the highest ranking Aliens - the Commanders - which only reside in [[Alien Base Assault|Alien Bases]].

==Cydonia or Bust==
It is now clear that the Alien hordes are being controlled from an underground base in [[Cydonia]] - which is an unusual area of Mars featuring five-sided pyramids and a large formation resembling a human face. Cydonian civilisation once flourished on Mars many millions of years ago, but we do not know why it died out, or what the connection is with the latest Alien activity there. Whatever the explanation, we must send an expedition to Cydonia. This is the only way that we can defeat the aliens. We must destroy the controlling master 'Brain'. We will need an [[Avenger]] craft equipped with the most awesome destructive power at our disposal. There is nothing more we can learn here - we must await the outcome of the Cydonian assault.

==See Also==
*[[Cydonia]]
*[[Research]]

Alien Research

2008-07-19T22:58:17Z

LEit: /* Alien Origins */

:''Alien Research could also refer to the [[Alien Missions#Alien Research|Alien Mission]] type''

There are a few key '''Alien Research''' topics that can be uncovered by capturing and interrogating aliens, with the more important topics requiring aliens of higher rank to uncover them. Each topic can only be [[research]]ed when the previous one has been completed.

==Alien Origins==
It is clear that we are fighting a losing battle on Earth. The Alien hordes are overwhelming in number. The best we can do is slow down their progress. The only hope for humanity is to tackle the aliens at their source. Our research seems to indicate a nearby base of operations within our solar system. Aliens indicate this place to be the centre of an ancient civilisation that pre-dates Human history. We must locate this place as soon as possible. However we need to capture and interrogate an [[Alien Leader|Leader (Alien_Rank)]] to gain more detailed information. The larger [[UFOs]] probably contain at least one Alien Leader.

==The Martian Solution==
Our research now points to Mars as the base of Alien operations. The base is well hidden, and contains all the manufacturing and cloning facilities to fuel the infiltration of earth. It also seems to contain a controlling computer of some kind that controls the whole operation. It seems that the hive-like Alien society has some kind of 'Queen Bee'. This is their fundamental weakness - if we can eliminate the 'Brain' then the body will die. We must step up our [[Research|research]] efforts before it is too late. In order to progress we must capture the highest ranking Aliens - the Commanders - which only reside in [[Alien Base Assault|Alien Bases]].

==Cydonia or Bust==
It is now clear that the Alien hordes are being controlled from an underground base in [[Cydonia]] - which is an unusual area of Mars featuring five-sided pyramids and a large formation resembling a human face. Cydonian civilisation once flourished on Mars many millions of years ago, but we do not know why it died out, or what the connection is with the latest Alien activity there. Whatever the explanation, we must send an expedition to Cydonia. This is the only way that we can defeat the aliens. We must destroy the controlling master 'Brain'. We will need an [[Avenger]] craft equipped with the most awesome destructive power at our disposal. There is nothing more we can learn here - we must await the outcome of the Cydonian assault.

==See Also==
*[[Cydonia]]
*[[Research]]

Medic (Alien Rank)

2008-07-19T22:55:47Z

LEit: /* Captured Medics */

A '''Medic''' is one of the middle tier [[Alien Ranks]], and is not particularly commonly found even on the larger [[UFOs]]. Their role on board is presumably to support other Aliens and heal them when they get injured, in practise they do not seem to fill this task very well, if at all.

In combat a Medic is the only the equal of most other ranks in combat, with reasonable intelligence, but lowered aggression. In terms of equipment they may well be using less powerful weapons that some other ranks, but not always. They are among the easiest opponents you will run into on any given mission, although only [[Sectoid]]s and [[Floater]]s bring Medics along on their missions.

==Deployment==
<center>
<table {{StdCenterTable}}>
<tr {{StdDescTable_Heading}}><th align="left">UFO Type</th>
<th>Beg./Exp.</th>
<th>Vet./Gen.</th>
<th>Super.</th></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Small Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Medium Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Large Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Abductor]]</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>4</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Harvester]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Supply Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Terror Ship]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Battleship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Alien Base]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
</table>
</center>

==Captured Medics==
Interrogating a captured medic will provide details of one of the 11 [[Research#Alien species|Alien species]].

==See Also==
* [[Alien Ranks]]
* [[Alien Stats]]

[[Category:Alien Ranks]]

Navigator (Alien Rank)

2008-07-19T22:54:46Z

LEit: /* Captured Navigators */

A '''Navigator''' is one of the lower [[Alien Ranks]], and is one of the more commonly encountered types in most mission profiles. Their role on board is presumed to be to guide the UFO from the source of the alien attacks to Earth, and then to the particular mission target, freeing up the rest of the crew to other tasks. Navigators are commonly found near the bridge and [[UFO Navigation]], but often move away if they have reason to.

In combat a Navigator is the equal of the [[Soldier (Alien Rank)|soldier]] but no better, except for a slightly increased intelligence. The only exception to this is [[Muton]] Navigators who wear slightly better armour than their lower ranked colleagues.

==Deployment==
<center>
<table {{StdCenterTable}}>
<tr {{StdDescTable_Heading}}><th align="left">UFO Type</th>
<th>Beg./Exp.</th>
<th>Vet./Gen.</th>
<th>Super.</th></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Small Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Medium Scout]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>2-3</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Large Scout]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Abductor]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Harvester]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Supply Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Terror Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Battleship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Alien Base]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
</table>
</center>

==Captured Navigators==
Interrogating a captured navigator will allow research of the [[Hyper-Wave Decoder]] as well as providing details of one of the 8 [[Research#Alien missions|Alien missions]].

==See Also==
* [[Alien Ranks]]
* [[Alien Stats]]

[[Category:Alien Ranks]]

Engineer (Alien Rank)

2008-07-19T22:52:01Z

LEit: /* Captured Engineers */

An '''Engineer''' is one of the middle tier [[Alien Ranks]], and is one of the found moderately commonly in various mission profiles. Their role on board is to maintain the UFOs power source and also to keep other key facets of the crafts operational equipment in working order. Due to their proximity to the [[UFO Power Source]] and engines of the UFO they are the only type of alien whose occurence is significantly different depending on the mission type - in [[UFO Crash Recovery]] missions they are the most likely to have died before X-COM [[soldiers]] arrive.

In combat an Engineer is the equal of the [[Soldier (Alien Rank)|soldier]] but no better, except for noticeably increased intelligence. The only exception to this is [[Muton]] Engineers who wear better armour than their lower ranked colleagues. In terms of equipment it is important to note that on some mission profiles the Engineer will carry a [[Blaster Launcher]].

==Deployment==
<center>
<table {{StdCenterTable}}>
<tr {{StdDescTable_Heading}}><th align="left">UFO Type</th>
<th>Beg./Exp.</th>
<th>Vet./Gen.</th>
<th>Super.</th></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Small Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Medium Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Large Scout]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>2-3</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Abductor]]</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Harvester]]</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Supply Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Terror Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Battleship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Alien Base]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
</table>
</center>

==Captured Engineers==
Interrogating a captured engineer will provide details of one of the 11 [[Research#Alien_ships|Alien Ships]].

==See Also==
*[[Alien Ranks]]
*[[Alien Stats]]

[[Category:Alien Ranks]]

Medic (Alien Rank)

2008-07-19T22:50:28Z

LEit: /* Captured Medics */

A '''Medic''' is one of the middle tier [[Alien Ranks]], and is not particularly commonly found even on the larger [[UFOs]]. Their role on board is presumably to support other Aliens and heal them when they get injured, in practise they do not seem to fill this task very well, if at all.

In combat a Medic is the only the equal of most other ranks in combat, with reasonable intelligence, but lowered aggression. In terms of equipment they may well be using less powerful weapons that some other ranks, but not always. They are among the easiest opponents you will run into on any given mission, although only [[Sectoid]]s and [[Floater]]s bring Medics along on their missions.

==Deployment==
<center>
<table {{StdCenterTable}}>
<tr {{StdDescTable_Heading}}><th align="left">UFO Type</th>
<th>Beg./Exp.</th>
<th>Vet./Gen.</th>
<th>Super.</th></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Small Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Medium Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Large Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Abductor]]</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>4</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Harvester]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Supply Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Terror Ship]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Battleship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Alien Base]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
</table>
</center>

==Captured Medics==
Interrogating a captured medic will provide details of one of the 11 [[Alien Life Forms]].

==See Also==
* [[Alien Ranks]]
* [[Alien Stats]]

[[Category:Alien Ranks]]

Navigator (Alien Rank)

2008-07-19T22:49:45Z

LEit: /* Captured Navigators */

A '''Navigator''' is one of the lower [[Alien Ranks]], and is one of the more commonly encountered types in most mission profiles. Their role on board is presumed to be to guide the UFO from the source of the alien attacks to Earth, and then to the particular mission target, freeing up the rest of the crew to other tasks. Navigators are commonly found near the bridge and [[UFO Navigation]], but often move away if they have reason to.

In combat a Navigator is the equal of the [[Soldier (Alien Rank)|soldier]] but no better, except for a slightly increased intelligence. The only exception to this is [[Muton]] Navigators who wear slightly better armour than their lower ranked colleagues.

==Deployment==
<center>
<table {{StdCenterTable}}>
<tr {{StdDescTable_Heading}}><th align="left">UFO Type</th>
<th>Beg./Exp.</th>
<th>Vet./Gen.</th>
<th>Super.</th></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Small Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Medium Scout]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>2-3</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Large Scout]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Abductor]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Harvester]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Supply Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Terror Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Battleship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Alien Base]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
</table>
</center>

==Captured Navigators==
Interrogating a captured navigator will allow research of the [[Hyper-Wave Decoder]] as well as providing details of one of the 8 [[Alien Missions]].

==See Also==
* [[Alien Ranks]]
* [[Alien Stats]]

[[Category:Alien Ranks]]

Commander (Alien Rank)

2008-07-19T22:47:11Z

LEit:

Commanders hold the loftiest [[Alien Rank|rank]] in the alien hierarchy. They can only be found in [[Alien Base]]s ([[Alien Colonies]] for TFTD), on [[Battleship]]s ([[Dreadnought]]s for TFTD) on an Alien Base mission, or on the alien's home planet of [[Mars]] ([[T'leth]] for TFTD). Capturing a commander is crucial in order to complete the game: only commanders are privy to the location of the [[Brain]]'s stronghold on [[Cydonia]].

Commanders have higher intelligence, armour, and other stats compared to other members of their race (although this is somewhat race dependent), although their "aggression" score is typically lower. Commanders often carry a [[Blaster Launcher]] (other ranks may carry them as well). They are probably the toughest opponents you will encounter on any given mission -- especially [[Sectoid]] Commanders, which can use [[Psionic]]s to attack your men from their hiding place on the bridge.

==Deployment==
<center>
<table {{StdCenterTable}}>
<tr {{StdDescTable_Heading}}><th align="left">UFO Type</th>
<th>Beg./Exp.</th>
<th>Vet./Gen.</th>
<th>Super.</th></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Small Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Medium Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Large Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Abductor]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Harvester]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Supply Ship]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Terror Ship]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Battleship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Alien Base]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td></tr>
</table>
</center>

==Captured Commanders==
Interrogating a captured commander will allow research of [[Alien Research#The Martian Solution|The Martian Solution]] and then [[Alien Research#Cydonia or Bust|Cydonia or Bust]]. If the commander is a [[Sectoid]] it will also allow reaserch of [[Psionics]].

==See Also==
*[[Alien Ranks]]
*[[Alien Stats]]

[[Category:Alien Ranks]]

Leader (Alien Rank)

2008-07-19T22:45:10Z

LEit: /* Captured Leaders */

A '''Leader''' is one of the top [[Alien Ranks]], and is the least common found alien types only found on the medium and large [[UFOs]], and at [[Alien Base]]s. Their role on board is give out orders and ensure that their mission is being performed correctly.

In combat a Leader is stronger than most other ranks in combat, with high intelligence, generally improved statistics (somewhat race dependant), sometimes noticeably better armour, but usually lowered aggression. In terms of equipment they may well be using powerful weapons including the [[Blaster Launcher]], but not always. They are among the toughest opponents you will run into on any given mission, especially [[Sectoid]]s who have can use [[Psionic]]s to attack your mean from their hiding place on the bridge.

==Deployment==
<center>
<table {{StdCenterTable}}>
<tr {{StdDescTable_Heading}}><th align="left">UFO Type</th>
<th>Beg./Exp.</th>
<th>Vet./Gen.</th>
<th>Super.</th></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Small Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Medium Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Large Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Abductor]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Harvester]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Supply Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Terror Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Battleship]]</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>3</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Alien Base]]</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>4</td></tr>
</table>
</center>

==Captured Leaders==
Interrogating a captured leader will allow research of [[Alien Research#The Martian Solution|The Martian Solution]]. If the leader is a [[Sectoid]] it will also allow reaserch of [[Psionics]].

==See Also==
*[[Alien Ranks]]
*[[Alien Stats]]

[[Category:Alien Ranks]]

Leader (Alien Rank)

2008-07-19T22:43:21Z

LEit: /* Captured Leaders */

A '''Leader''' is one of the top [[Alien Ranks]], and is the least common found alien types only found on the medium and large [[UFOs]], and at [[Alien Base]]s. Their role on board is give out orders and ensure that their mission is being performed correctly.

In combat a Leader is stronger than most other ranks in combat, with high intelligence, generally improved statistics (somewhat race dependant), sometimes noticeably better armour, but usually lowered aggression. In terms of equipment they may well be using powerful weapons including the [[Blaster Launcher]], but not always. They are among the toughest opponents you will run into on any given mission, especially [[Sectoid]]s who have can use [[Psionic]]s to attack your mean from their hiding place on the bridge.

==Deployment==
<center>
<table {{StdCenterTable}}>
<tr {{StdDescTable_Heading}}><th align="left">UFO Type</th>
<th>Beg./Exp.</th>
<th>Vet./Gen.</th>
<th>Super.</th></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Small Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Medium Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Large Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Abductor]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Harvester]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Supply Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Terror Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Battleship]]</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>3</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Alien Base]]</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>4</td></tr>
</table>
</center>

==Captured Leaders==
Interrogating a captured leader will allow research of [[The Martain Solution]]. If the leader is a [[Sectoid]] it will also allow reaserch of [[Psionics]].

==See Also==
*[[Alien Ranks]]
*[[Alien Stats]]

[[Category:Alien Ranks]]

Leader (Alien Rank)

2008-07-19T22:42:41Z

LEit:

A '''Leader''' is one of the top [[Alien Ranks]], and is the least common found alien types only found on the medium and large [[UFOs]], and at [[Alien Base]]s. Their role on board is give out orders and ensure that their mission is being performed correctly.

In combat a Leader is stronger than most other ranks in combat, with high intelligence, generally improved statistics (somewhat race dependant), sometimes noticeably better armour, but usually lowered aggression. In terms of equipment they may well be using powerful weapons including the [[Blaster Launcher]], but not always. They are among the toughest opponents you will run into on any given mission, especially [[Sectoid]]s who have can use [[Psionic]]s to attack your mean from their hiding place on the bridge.

==Deployment==
<center>
<table {{StdCenterTable}}>
<tr {{StdDescTable_Heading}}><th align="left">UFO Type</th>
<th>Beg./Exp.</th>
<th>Vet./Gen.</th>
<th>Super.</th></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Small Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Medium Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Large Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Abductor]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Harvester]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Supply Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Terror Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Battleship]]</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>3</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Alien Base]]</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>4</td></tr>
</table>
</center>

==Captured Leaders==
Interrogating a captured leader will allow research of [[The Martain Solution]]. If the leader is a [[Selectoid]] it will also allow reaserch of [[Psionics]].

==See Also==
*[[Alien Ranks]]
*[[Alien Stats]]

[[Category:Alien Ranks]]

Engineer (Alien Rank)

2008-07-19T22:38:44Z

LEit:

An '''Engineer''' is one of the middle tier [[Alien Ranks]], and is one of the found moderately commonly in various mission profiles. Their role on board is to maintain the UFOs power source and also to keep other key facets of the crafts operational equipment in working order. Due to their proximity to the [[UFO Power Source]] and engines of the UFO they are the only type of alien whose occurence is significantly different depending on the mission type - in [[UFO Crash Recovery]] missions they are the most likely to have died before X-COM [[soldiers]] arrive.

In combat an Engineer is the equal of the [[Soldier (Alien Rank)|soldier]] but no better, except for noticeably increased intelligence. The only exception to this is [[Muton]] Engineers who wear better armour than their lower ranked colleagues. In terms of equipment it is important to note that on some mission profiles the Engineer will carry a [[Blaster Launcher]].

==Deployment==
<center>
<table {{StdCenterTable}}>
<tr {{StdDescTable_Heading}}><th align="left">UFO Type</th>
<th>Beg./Exp.</th>
<th>Vet./Gen.</th>
<th>Super.</th></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Small Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Medium Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Large Scout]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>2-3</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Abductor]]</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Harvester]]</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Supply Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Terror Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Battleship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Alien Base]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
</table>
</center>

==Captured Engineers==
Interrogating a captured engineer will provide details of one of the [[UFOs]].

==See Also==
*[[Alien Ranks]]
*[[Alien Stats]]

[[Category:Alien Ranks]]

Medic (Alien Rank)

2008-07-19T22:32:33Z

LEit: /* Captured Medics */

A '''Medic''' is one of the middle tier [[Alien Ranks]], and is not particularly commonly found even on the larger [[UFOs]]. Their role on board is presumably to support other Aliens and heal them when they get injured, in practise they do not seem to fill this task very well, if at all.

In combat a Medic is the only the equal of most other ranks in combat, with reasonable intelligence, but lowered aggression. In terms of equipment they may well be using less powerful weapons that some other ranks, but not always. They are among the easiest opponents you will run into on any given mission, although only [[Sectoid]]s and [[Floater]]s bring Medics along on their missions.

==Deployment==
<center>
<table {{StdCenterTable}}>
<tr {{StdDescTable_Heading}}><th align="left">UFO Type</th>
<th>Beg./Exp.</th>
<th>Vet./Gen.</th>
<th>Super.</th></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Small Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Medium Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Large Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Abductor]]</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>4</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Harvester]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Supply Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Terror Ship]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Battleship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Alien Base]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
</table>
</center>

==Captured Medics==
Interrogating a captured medic will provide details of one of the [[Alien Life Forms]].

==See Also==
* [[Alien Ranks]]
* [[Alien Stats]]

[[Category:Alien Ranks]]

Medic (Alien Rank)

2008-07-19T22:31:18Z

LEit:

A '''Medic''' is one of the middle tier [[Alien Ranks]], and is not particularly commonly found even on the larger [[UFOs]]. Their role on board is presumably to support other Aliens and heal them when they get injured, in practise they do not seem to fill this task very well, if at all.

In combat a Medic is the only the equal of most other ranks in combat, with reasonable intelligence, but lowered aggression. In terms of equipment they may well be using less powerful weapons that some other ranks, but not always. They are among the easiest opponents you will run into on any given mission, although only [[Sectoid]]s and [[Floater]]s bring Medics along on their missions.

==Deployment==
<center>
<table {{StdCenterTable}}>
<tr {{StdDescTable_Heading}}><th align="left">UFO Type</th>
<th>Beg./Exp.</th>
<th>Vet./Gen.</th>
<th>Super.</th></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Small Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Medium Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Large Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Abductor]]</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>4</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Harvester]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Supply Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Terror Ship]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Battleship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Alien Base]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
</table>
</center>

==Captured Medics==
Interrogating a captured medic will provide details of one of the [[Alien Races]].

==See Also==
* [[Alien Ranks]]
* [[Alien Stats]]

[[Category:Alien Ranks]]

Navigator (Alien Rank)

2008-07-19T22:29:44Z

LEit: /* Captured Navigators */

A '''Navigator''' is one of the lower [[Alien Ranks]], and is one of the more commonly encountered types in most mission profiles. Their role on board is presumed to be to guide the UFO from the source of the alien attacks to Earth, and then to the particular mission target, freeing up the rest of the crew to other tasks. Navigators are commonly found near the bridge and [[UFO Navigation]], but often move away if they have reason to.

In combat a Navigator is the equal of the [[Soldier (Alien Rank)|soldier]] but no better, except for a slightly increased intelligence. The only exception to this is [[Muton]] Navigators who wear slightly better armour than their lower ranked colleagues.

==Deployment==
<center>
<table {{StdCenterTable}}>
<tr {{StdDescTable_Heading}}><th align="left">UFO Type</th>
<th>Beg./Exp.</th>
<th>Vet./Gen.</th>
<th>Super.</th></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Small Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Medium Scout]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>2-3</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Large Scout]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Abductor]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Harvester]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Supply Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Terror Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Battleship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Alien Base]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
</table>
</center>

==Captured Navigators==
Interrogating a captured navigator will allow research of the [[Hyper-Wave Decoder]] as well as providing details of one of the [[Alien Missions]].

==See Also==
* [[Alien Ranks]]
* [[Alien Stats]]

[[Category:Alien Ranks]]

Navigator (Alien Rank)

2008-07-19T22:28:25Z

LEit: /* Captured Navigators */

A '''Navigator''' is one of the lower [[Alien Ranks]], and is one of the more commonly encountered types in most mission profiles. Their role on board is presumed to be to guide the UFO from the source of the alien attacks to Earth, and then to the particular mission target, freeing up the rest of the crew to other tasks. Navigators are commonly found near the bridge and [[UFO Navigation]], but often move away if they have reason to.

In combat a Navigator is the equal of the [[Soldier (Alien Rank)|soldier]] but no better, except for a slightly increased intelligence. The only exception to this is [[Muton]] Navigators who wear slightly better armour than their lower ranked colleagues.

==Deployment==
<center>
<table {{StdCenterTable}}>
<tr {{StdDescTable_Heading}}><th align="left">UFO Type</th>
<th>Beg./Exp.</th>
<th>Vet./Gen.</th>
<th>Super.</th></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Small Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Medium Scout]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>2-3</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Large Scout]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Abductor]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Harvester]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Supply Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Terror Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Battleship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Alien Base]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
</table>
</center>

==Captured Navigators==
Interrogating a captured navigator will allow research of the [[Hyper-Wave Decoder]] as well as providing details of one of the [[alien missions]].

==See Also==
* [[Alien Ranks]]
* [[Alien Stats]]

[[Category:Alien Ranks]]

Navigator (Alien Rank)

2008-07-19T22:27:22Z

LEit: /* Captured Navigators */

A '''Navigator''' is one of the lower [[Alien Ranks]], and is one of the more commonly encountered types in most mission profiles. Their role on board is presumed to be to guide the UFO from the source of the alien attacks to Earth, and then to the particular mission target, freeing up the rest of the crew to other tasks. Navigators are commonly found near the bridge and [[UFO Navigation]], but often move away if they have reason to.

In combat a Navigator is the equal of the [[Soldier (Alien Rank)|soldier]] but no better, except for a slightly increased intelligence. The only exception to this is [[Muton]] Navigators who wear slightly better armour than their lower ranked colleagues.

==Deployment==
<center>
<table {{StdCenterTable}}>
<tr {{StdDescTable_Heading}}><th align="left">UFO Type</th>
<th>Beg./Exp.</th>
<th>Vet./Gen.</th>
<th>Super.</th></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Small Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Medium Scout]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>2-3</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Large Scout]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Abductor]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Harvester]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Supply Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Terror Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Battleship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Alien Base]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
</table>
</center>

==Captured Navigators==
Interrogating a captured navigator will allow research of the [[Hyper-Wave Decoder]] as well as providing details of one [[alien mission]].

==See Also==
* [[Alien Ranks]]
* [[Alien Stats]]

[[Category:Alien Ranks]]

Navigator (Alien Rank)

2008-07-19T22:25:37Z

LEit:

A '''Navigator''' is one of the lower [[Alien Ranks]], and is one of the more commonly encountered types in most mission profiles. Their role on board is presumed to be to guide the UFO from the source of the alien attacks to Earth, and then to the particular mission target, freeing up the rest of the crew to other tasks. Navigators are commonly found near the bridge and [[UFO Navigation]], but often move away if they have reason to.

In combat a Navigator is the equal of the [[Soldier (Alien Rank)|soldier]] but no better, except for a slightly increased intelligence. The only exception to this is [[Muton]] Navigators who wear slightly better armour than their lower ranked colleagues.

==Deployment==
<center>
<table {{StdCenterTable}}>
<tr {{StdDescTable_Heading}}><th align="left">UFO Type</th>
<th>Beg./Exp.</th>
<th>Vet./Gen.</th>
<th>Super.</th></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Small Scout]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Medium Scout]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>2-3</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Large Scout]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Abductor]]</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td><td>1-2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Harvester]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Supply Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Terror Ship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Battleship]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">[[Alien Base]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr>
</table>
</center>

==Captured Navigators==
Interrogating a captured navigator will allow research of the [[Hyper-wave decoder]] as well as providing details of one [[alien mission]].

==See Also==
* [[Alien Ranks]]
* [[Alien Stats]]

[[Category:Alien Ranks]]

Cyberdisc

2008-07-19T22:17:34Z

LEit: /* Live Specimen */

[[Image:cyberdisc.gif|right|Cyberdisc]]
'''Cyberdiscs''' are an alien [[Terror Units|terror unit]] accompanying [[Sectoid]]s. As with all terror units, they can be encountered on [[Terror Mission]]s, [[Base Defense]], with a [[Terror Ship]] or [[Battleship]], [[Alien Base Assault]]s and finally in [[Cydonia]].

The Cyberdisc's only means of attack is its plasma beam doing an impressive 130HP damage. The Cyberdisc has another characteristic which makes it rather deadly, and that is, it can explode upon death with an average GZ strength of 120 and damage radius of 7 (diameter 15). Upon targeting a Cyberdisc, be wary of this blast radius as your soldiers, or perhaps a wandering [[Civilian]], could find themselves in a world of hurts.

==Statistics==
'''TUs:''' 62-71
'''Health:''' 120
'''Energy:''' 90-104
'''Reactions:''' 64-79
'''Strength:''' 90-97
'''Bravery:''' 110
'''Firing Accuracy:''' 30-70
'''Throwing Accuracy:''' N/A
'''Psi Skill:''' N/A
'''Psi Strength:''' 100-116

'''Damage:''' 130
'''TUs-'''
'''Snap:''' 30% (Accuracy 75%)
'''Aimed:''' 60% (Accuracy 110%)

==Live Specimen==
( Note: it is not possible to capture one, the only way to get this report is to get it from a captured [[medic]].)
This miniature flying saucer is an automated terror weapon armed with a powerful plasma beam. The anti-grav propulsion gives it a big advantage in difficult terrain. Its primary function is destruction and terror in the service of the [[Sectoid]] race.

==Autopsy==
[[Image:cyberdiscautopsy.gif|right|Cyberdisc - Autopsy]]
The Cyberdisc is well shielded and is particularly good at withstanding explosive ammunition. The primary anti-gravity system is too badly damaged to gain any understanding of its functioning.

Note: you may have difficulty getting an intact corpse because of its explosive nature. Shoot the Cyberdisc to kill it when its one level above the ground, it drops down to ground level, hits the ground and becomes a corpse, THEN the explosion goes off where it was just hovering: ie: at one level off the ground. Guaranteed works if corpse falls flat.

==Notes==
The following are some miscellaneous notes on the Cyberdisc:
* The Cyberdisc takes 0.8x damage from armour-piercing weapons.
* It takes 0.6x damage from high explosives.
* It has a flat profile (smaller than a Sectoid), making for a harder target (per square).
* Takes up 4 squares on the battlescape.
* Has very high health.
* Has very high strength.
* Very high [[Psi Strength]], making it harder to mind-control and/or panic.
* Can attack up to 3 times in one turn. It fires with such frequency that many commanders have mistaken it for an auto-shot.
*On any mission where the Sectoids have their Cyberdisc terror unit, they will also have a Leader capable of [[Psionics]].
**However, not all missions with Sectoid Psionics will have Cyberdiscs.
* Take this hovering manhole cover down with Heavy Rockets, Heavy Cannon, High Explosive packs, or Alien Grenades. Laser Pistols work okay, and Laser Rifles work very well. Forget standard rifles - they're just too tough. If two Cyberdiscs are close together, the self-destruct explosion from one may be enough to bring down the second.
* Although they cannot be stunned, Cyberdiscs take damage from [[Stun Rod]]s and [[Stun Bomb]]s and will not explode if they are finished by one. This is very useful if a Cyberdisc spawns in the small storage room (1st floor right north of the central lift) on a battleship ground assault mission or a Terror Ship (the overlooks on L1 are notorious for this). What otherwise might make it necessary to sacrifice some soldiers to kill it, this at least gives your men a chance.
* Because of its large size, Cyberdiscs take roughly quadruple damage from explosive weapons; rather, they take damage once for every segment caught in the blast. This is another way to take down stuck or camping Cyberdiscs without losing men.

==See Also==
*[[Sectoid]]
*[[Bio-Drone]]
*[[Mind Control#Mind controlling 4-square units - a bug|Problems with mind control]]

[[Category:Alien life forms]]