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[[Supply ship]]s en route established [[alien base]] may offer an extremely easy way to earn both [[elerium]] and money. Letting the right alien base live, rather then storming it, will result in a steady elerium supply ranging from 150 to 900 elerium/month, and aome money.
==Race considerations==
Naturally you want the weakest race around, which is [[Floater]]s. [[Sectoid]]s are decent choice in early game, but later on their [[commander]]s are utilizing [[mind control]] which spoils the fun. [[Snakemen]] seem to have very good reactions. The other races are disqualified - [[Mutton]]s are far too tough, not to mention [[Ethereal]]s.
==[[Terrain]] considerations==
The best choices are flat and level [[Desert Terrain|desert]]s and [[Arctic Terrain|arctic]] terrain. [[Farm Terrain|Farm]]s are acceptable, though you'll have to deal with the barns. [[Jungle Terrain|Jungle]]s, [[Forest Terrain|forest]]s and [[Mountain Terrain|mountain]]s are to be avoided.

Know the different appearance of sub types of terrains. Deserts may be flat or hilly. Arctic terrain may be solid or puddly:

[[Image:Desert terrain types.gif]] [[Image:Arctic terrain types.gif]]

Unless you have [[flying suit]]s, the puddly ice may present serious obstacles. Then again, if you do have the elerium to make flying suits it's unlikely that you're in short supply.