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{{Ref Open | title = Sectoid Commander Autopsy}}[[Image:Sectoid Commander 3 (EU2012).png|right|100px|Sectoid Commander Autopsy]]
After an extensive analysis of this specimen's brain tissue, we've discovered some unusual activity in the synaptic connections that may be the source of the... abilities our troops encountered in the field. Although somewhat similar in physical appearance to the Sectoid we previously identified, this "Commander" variant has an easily differentiated internal composition. We've theorized that these "enhanced electrical synapses," capable of transmitting nerve impulses at nearly three times the normal rate, are the product of careful genetic manipulation. If our theory holds true, that means the aliens are capable of modifying even the most complex tissue at a genetic level...
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{{Ref Open | title = Sectoid Commander Autopsy (EW DLC)}}[[Image:Sectoid Commander 3 (EU2012).png|right|100px|Sectoid Commander Autopsy]]
After an extensive analysis of this specimen's brain tissue, we've discovered some unusual activity in the synaptic connections that may be the source of the... abilities our troops encountered in the field. Although somewhat similar in physical appearance to the Sectoid we previously identified, this "Commander" variant has an easily differentiated internal composition. We've theorized that these "enhanced electrical synapses," capable of transmitting nerve impulses at nearly three times the normal rate, are the product of careful genetic manipulation. If our theory holds true, that means the aliens are capable of modifying even the most complex tissue at a genetic level. In regards to our own genetic research, I am hopeful that we can use the Sectoid Commander's enhanced synaptic connections to improve the capabilities of our own soldiers, perhaps in a way that would redirect the psionic powers utilized by the aliens back unto themselves.
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==Notes==
* Research completion allows construction of the facility [[Psionic Lab (EU2012)|Psionics Lab]].
** On the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)|Enemy Within DLC]] it also allows to build the [[Mimic Beacon (EU2012)|Mimic Beacon]] item at [[Engineering (EU2012)|Engineering]] and  [[Gene Mods (EU2012)#Neural Feedback|Neural Feedback]] Gene Mod at the [[Genetics Lab (EU2012)|Genetics Lab]].
* Research benefits from South America's [[XCOM Base Location_(EU2012)|continental bonus]] "We Have Ways..."
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