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2009-10-17T17:04:16Z

Utility Bases

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	==Bases Utilitarias==		==Bases Utilitarias==
	Utility bases are ones that specialize in filling a particular need. Supply depots, R&D centers, factories and [[Psionic Laboratory\|psi training centers]] are all common base types. There is also the empty decoy base.

	~~When~~ a ~~whole~~ base ~~is dedicated to one or two functions~~, ~~all of the resources involved can be pooled together for~~ a ~~concentrated effort. Used in small numbers~~, ~~they are often mixed in with other~~ bases ~~to provide additional functionality to them~~.		Las Bases Utilitarias cumplen una tarea especifica. Deposito de suministros, Centro de Investigación, Fabrica, y [[Laboratorio Psionico\|Centro de entrenamiento Psionico]] son algunas de las tareas comunes. También existen las bases de señuelo (vacías).

			Cuando una base se dedica enteramente a una o dos funciones, todos los recursos pueden aprovecharse en un esfuerzo concentrado. Suelen usarse en pequeños números para proporcionar capacidades adicionales a otras bases.

			Se pueden construir bases vacías cerca de otras bases ya existentes para utilizarlas como señuelos para misiones de ataque alienigena. Cuantas mas bases estén en un área cercana, mejores las posibilidades de que el ataque se decida por la base equivocada. Debido a su naturaleza temporal, y a el limite de cantidad de bases, los señuelos pueden ser desafectadas rápidamente para poder crear nuevas bases.

	Empty bases can also be constructed near existing bases to function as decoys for alien retaliation teams. The more bases there are in the same location, the better the odds that the retaliation team might just pick the wrong one. Due to their temporary nature and the limited amount of space you have for bases, decoys can be quickly decommissioned to make room for new bases.

	==Base Placement==		==Base Placement==

Diegoba: /* Utility Bases */

2009-10-17T16:44:27Z

Utility Bases

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	De los tres tipos de transportes, el [[Skyranger]] y el [[Avenger]] tienen un alcance tremendo, el primero lo combina con un tiempo de patrullaje insuperable, y el segundo una gran aceleración. El [[Lightning]] sin embargo, tiene corto alcance operativo, pero, al igual que el Avenger, puede usarse también como interceptor.		De los tres tipos de transportes, el [[Skyranger]] y el [[Avenger]] tienen un alcance tremendo, el primero lo combina con un tiempo de patrullaje insuperable, y el segundo una gran aceleración. El [[Lightning]] sin embargo, tiene corto alcance operativo, pero, al igual que el Avenger, puede usarse también como interceptor.

	==~~Utility~~ Bases==		==Bases Utilitarias==
	Utility bases are ones that specialize in filling a particular need. Supply depots, R&D centers, factories and [[Psionic Laboratory\|psi training centers]] are all common base types. There is also the empty decoy base.		Utility bases are ones that specialize in filling a particular need. Supply depots, R&D centers, factories and [[Psionic Laboratory\|psi training centers]] are all common base types. There is also the empty decoy base.

	When a whole base is dedicated to one or two functions, all of the resources involved can be pooled together for a concentrated effort. Used in small numbers, they are often mixed in with other bases to provide additional functionality to them.		When a whole base is dedicated to one or two functions, all of the resources involved can be pooled together for a concentrated effort. Used in small numbers, they are often mixed in with other bases to provide additional functionality to them.

	Empty bases can also be constructed near existing bases to function as decoys for alien retaliation teams. The more bases there are in the same location, the better the odds that the retaliation team might just pick the wrong one. Due to their temporary nature and the limited amount of space you have for bases, decoys can be quickly decommissioned to make room for new bases.		Empty bases can also be constructed near existing bases to function as decoys for alien retaliation teams. The more bases there are in the same location, the better the odds that the retaliation team might just pick the wrong one. Due to their temporary nature and the limited amount of space you have for bases, decoys can be quickly decommissioned to make room for new bases.

	==Base Placement==		==Base Placement==

Diegoba: /* Recuperación / Asalto */

2009-10-17T16:44:03Z

Recuperación / Asalto

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	Si localiza una [[Base Alien\|base]] de una raza débil, puede ser conveniente instalar una Base de Asalto cerca, para atacar las [[Nave de Suministros\|Naves de Suministros]] regularmente.		Si localiza una [[Base Alien\|base]] de una raza débil, puede ser conveniente instalar una Base de Asalto cerca, para atacar las [[Nave de Suministros\|Naves de Suministros]] regularmente.

	De los tres tipos de transportes, el [[Skyranger]] y el [[Avenger]] tienen un alcance tremendo, el primero lo combina con un tiempo de patrullaje insuperable, y el segundo una gran aceleración. El [[Lightning]] sin embargo, tiene corto alcance operativo, pero ~~tal como~~ el Avenger, puede usarse también como interceptor.		De los tres tipos de transportes, el [[Skyranger]] y el [[Avenger]] tienen un alcance tremendo, el primero lo combina con un tiempo de patrullaje insuperable, y el segundo una gran aceleración. El [[Lightning]] sin embargo, tiene corto alcance operativo, pero, al igual que el Avenger, puede usarse también como interceptor.

	==Utility Bases==		==Utility Bases==

Diegoba at 18:46, 2 October 2009

2009-10-02T18:46:51Z

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	En general, es mejor esperar a que el UFO llegue a su area de destino operacional antes de lanzar el ataque si los cazas disponibles son lentos o de corto alcance.		En general, es mejor esperar a que el UFO llegue a su area de destino operacional antes de lanzar el ataque si los cazas disponibles son lentos o de corto alcance.

	===~~Recuperacion~~ / Asalto===		===Recuperación / Asalto===
	Una base de Asalto tiene al menos un [[Hangar]] ocupado por alguno de los tres tipos de transportes de tropas.		Una base de Asalto tiene al menos un [[Hangar]] ocupado por alguno de los tres tipos de transportes de tropas.

	Las misiones de ~~Recuperacion~~ o Asalto pueden lanzarse desde cualquier punto del globo. ~~Sinembargo~~		Las misiones de Recuperación o Asalto pueden lanzarse desde cualquier punto del globo. Sin embargo, un UFO aterrizado puede despegar antes que el transporte de Asalto llegue al lugar. La mayoría de los UFOs aterrizaran 2 veces o ninguna. Aquellos que lo hagan, permanecerán en el teatro de operaciones entre 6 y 10 horas. Para estimar el alcance efectivo, asigne un "punto de ruta" al otro lado del mundo al transporte, y vea que tan lejos llega en 8 horas. Ese sera el aproximadamente el alcance efectivo, aunque puede verse obligado a misiones nocturnas. Esto podría evitarse despegando desde una base mas cercana.

			Si localiza una [[Base Alien\|base]] de una raza débil, puede ser conveniente instalar una Base de Asalto cerca, para atacar las [[Nave de Suministros\|Naves de Suministros]] regularmente.

	You can launch an assault or recovery from anywhere on earth, however if you take too long the downed or landed UFO may have taken off by then. Most UFOs either land twice or not at all. Those that do land will remain in their theater of operations for about six to ten hours. Just set a waypoint for your Skyranger and see how far it gets within eight hours: that's about the maximum effective range. You should be able to get there in time more often than not, but may be forced to fight at night – an assault craft that had been based closer could have picked the time of the battle.		De los tres tipos de transportes, el [[Skyranger]] y el [[Avenger]] tienen un alcance tremendo, el primero lo combina con un tiempo de patrullaje insuperable, y el segundo una gran aceleración. El [[Lightning]] sin embargo, tiene corto alcance operativo, pero tal como el Avenger, puede usarse también como interceptor.

	~~If you find a [[Alien Missions#Alien Base\|base]] with weak aliens, you may want to set up an assault base nearby to raid the [[Supply ship\|Supply Ships]] on a regular basis.~~

	~~Of the three possible choices of aircraft~~, [[Skyranger]]~~s and~~ [[Avenger]]~~s have terrific range~~, ~~with the Skyranger offering amazingly extended flight hours while the Avenger has great acceleration~~. ~~The~~ [[Lightning]] ~~on the other hand has shorter range but offers the rapid response time of hybrid aircraft. Avengers and Lightnings are also used as interceptors~~.

	==Utility Bases==		==Utility Bases==

Diegoba: /* Recovery/Assault */

2009-10-02T18:23:15Z

Recovery/Assault

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	En general, es mejor esperar a que el UFO llegue a su area de destino operacional antes de lanzar el ataque si los cazas disponibles son lentos o de corto alcance.		En general, es mejor esperar a que el UFO llegue a su area de destino operacional antes de lanzar el ataque si los cazas disponibles son lentos o de corto alcance.

	===~~Recovery~~/~~Assault~~===		===Recuperacion / Asalto===
	~~An assault~~ base ~~has at least one hangar that houses one of any of the three troop transporters~~.		Una base de Asalto tiene al menos un [[Hangar]] ocupado por alguno de los tres tipos de transportes de tropas.

			Las misiones de Recuperacion o Asalto pueden lanzarse desde cualquier punto del globo. Sinembargo


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	If you find a [[Alien Missions#Alien Base\|base]] with weak aliens, you may want to set up an assault base nearby to raid the [[Supply ship\|Supply Ships]] on a regular basis.		If you find a [[Alien Missions#Alien Base\|base]] with weak aliens, you may want to set up an assault base nearby to raid the [[Supply ship\|Supply Ships]] on a regular basis.

	Of the three possible choices of aircraft, [[Skyranger]]s and [[Avenger]]s have terrific range, with the Skyranger offering amazingly extended flight hours while the Avenger has great acceleration. The [[Lightning]] on the other hand has shorter range but offers the rapid response time of hybrid aircraft. Avengers and Lightnings are also used as interceptors.		Of the three possible choices of aircraft, [[Skyranger]]s and [[Avenger]]s have terrific range, with the Skyranger offering amazingly extended flight hours while the Avenger has great acceleration. The [[Lightning]] on the other hand has shorter range but offers the rapid response time of hybrid aircraft. Avengers and Lightnings are also used as interceptors.

	==Utility Bases==		==Utility Bases==

Diegoba: /* Intercepcion */

2009-09-19T13:44:03Z

Intercepcion

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	===Intercepcion===		===Intercepcion===

	~~Interception bases are extensions of radar bases with the addition of at least one hanger dedicated to aircraft that shoot down UFOs~~. ~~A base garrison may be added to protect the aircraft and its supplies~~.		Las Bases de Intercepcion son Bases de Detección con la adicion de al menos un [[Hangar]] dedicado a cazas. Una guarnicion suele alojarse para defender el caza y sus suministros.

	~~How you have the intercept outposts deal with~~ UFOs ~~will depend on what types of ships you have stationed at each base as interceptor speeds and operational ranges will vary~~. ~~No matter the case~~, a ~~good network of intercept outposts scattered around the globe can let you snare any UFOs that enter the atmosphere.~~		El como usar estas bases para enfrentar los UFOs dependera del tipo de cazas alojados en las mismas, ya que la velocidad y alcance operacional de estos varia considerablemente. De cualquier modo, una buena red de Bases de Intercepcion a nivel mundial permitira atacar cualquier UFO que entre a la atmosfera.

	~~In general, for slower or shorter ranged intercept craft, it's best to wait for the UFOs to reach their destinations/area of operations before launching an attack~~.

			En general, es mejor esperar a que el UFO llegue a su area de destino operacional antes de lanzar el ataque si los cazas disponibles son lentos o de corto alcance.

	===Recovery/Assault===		===Recovery/Assault===

Diegoba at 13:33, 19 September 2009

2009-09-19T13:33:56Z

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	'''~~Administracion~~ de Bases''', la habilidad ubicar mantener y defender las bases de el X-COM es una de las mas necesarias para combatir la amenaza Alien. Esto incluye emplazar las bases en lugares adecuados para maximizar las ~~posiblidades~~ de ~~deteccion~~ en ~~intercepcion~~ de UFOs, agregar los ~~modulos~~ requeridos para satisfacer las ~~nececidades~~ operativas, y ubicar esos ~~modulos~~ para dar una ventaja a las fuerzas defensivas en caso de ataque.		'''Administración de Bases''', la habilidad ubicar mantener y defender las bases de el X-COM es una de las mas necesarias para combatir la amenaza Alien. Esto incluye emplazar las bases en lugares adecuados para maximizar las posibilidades de detección en intercepción de UFOs, agregar los módulos requeridos para satisfacer las necesidades operativas, y ubicar esos módulos para dar una ventaja a las fuerzas defensivas en caso de ataque.

	==Buscando Cobertura Global==		==Buscando Cobertura Global==
	Tres tipos de cobertura deben tenerse en ~~consideracion~~.		Tres tipos de cobertura deben tenerse en consideración.

	*Cobertura de [[Detección de UFOs]] por radar / hyperonda es la primera y la mas importante al decidir donde emplazar las bases.		*Cobertura de [[Detección de UFOs]] por radar / hyperonda es la primera y la mas importante al decidir donde emplazar las bases.
	*Cobertura para la [[Interceptación de UFO]]s es la segunda, y de importancia considerable, sobretodo al usar [[Firestorm]]s.		*Cobertura para la [[Interceptación de UFO]]s es la segunda, y de importancia considerable, sobretodo al usar [[Firestorm]]s.
	*Cobertura para misiones de [[Asalto terrestre a UFO\|asalto]] o [[Recuperación de UFO derribado\|~~recuperacion~~]] de UFOs es la menos importante.		*Cobertura para misiones de [[Asalto terrestre a UFO\|asalto]] o [[Recuperación de UFO derribado\|recuperación]] de UFOs es la menos importante.


	===~~Deteccion~~===		===Detección===
	Bases de ~~deteccion~~ son aquellas que tienen al menos una ~~instalacion~~ de radar, ~~tambien~~ llamadas "puestos de vigilancia". La ~~mayoria~~ de las bases comienzan asi, y a medida que los fondos lo permitan, evolucionaran al agregarse otros ~~modulos~~.		Bases de detección son aquellas que tienen al menos una instalación de radar, también llamadas "puestos de vigilancia". La mayoría de las bases comienzan asi, y a medida que los fondos lo permitan, evolucionaran al agregarse otros módulos.

	Estas bases suelen tienen un [[Ascensor]], un radar (de cualquier tipo) y poco mas. El bajo costo de estas bases, y los pocos objetos de valor que suelen estar en los almacenes las hacen ~~facil~~ de remplazar en caso de ser destruidas en un ataque de ~~retribucion~~.		Estas bases suelen tienen un [[Ascensor]], un radar (de cualquier tipo) y poco mas. El bajo costo de estas bases, y los pocos objetos de valor que suelen estar en los almacenes las hacen fácil de remplazar en caso de ser destruidas en un ataque de retribución.

	Un puesto de vigilancia da posibilidades decentes de detectar UFOs que esten operando en el area.		Un puesto de vigilancia da posibilidades decentes de detectar UFOs que esten operando en el area. Si uno pasa a traves del area de cobertura en el intervalo entre búsquedas del radar, no sera detectado. Mas bases implican mejores posibilidades de detectar estos UFOs mientras pasan a distintas areas de cobertura. Una vez que a sido detectado, permanecerá visible mientras se mantenga dentro de cualquier alcance del radar. Este es considerablemente amplio; una base en el norte de E.E.U.U. puede mantener el seguimiento de un UFO hasta la costa norte de Venezuela, por ejemplo. Con varias bases ubicadas en posiciones clave, podra detectar la mayoría de los UFOs.
	~~A listening outpost provides~~ a ~~decent chance of detecting ufos operating in the~~ area ~~to an extent. If a passing UFO flys past in between a scan interval it will be missed~~. ~~More~~ bases ~~mean~~ a ~~better chance to detect the fly-by UFOs, as they move between coverage~~ areas. ~~Once you lock on to~~ a ~~UFO~~, ~~it will remain visibile within any of your~~ radar ~~tracking ranges~~. ~~This range is quite large~~; a base ~~in the Northern USA can keep a lock on a~~ UFO ~~to the northern coast of South America for example~~. ~~You can detect most of the~~ UFOs ~~you need to with several well positioned detection bases in key areas~~.

	~~Due to the~~ [[~~Known_Bugs~~#~~Paying_For_Dirt~~\|~~paying for dirt bug~~]] ~~there is little point selling off your old radars unless you immediately reclaim the space by building another facility over it~~.		Debido al "bug" de [[Errores conocidos#Pagar por tierra\|pagar por tierra]], no tiene sentido vender los viejos radares a menos que el espacio sea inmediatamente reutilizado por otro modulo.

	~~For more information on radars in~~ general, ~~refer to~~ [[~~UFO Detection~~]].		Por mas información sobre radares en general, vea [[Detección de UFOs]].

	===~~Interception~~===		===Intercepcion===

	Interception bases are extensions of radar bases with the addition of at least one hanger dedicated to aircraft that shoot down UFOs. A base garrison may be added to protect the aircraft and its supplies.		Interception bases are extensions of radar bases with the addition of at least one hanger dedicated to aircraft that shoot down UFOs. A base garrison may be added to protect the aircraft and its supplies.

Diegoba: /* Deteccion */

2009-09-11T18:24:41Z

Deteccion

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	Bases de deteccion son aquellas que tienen al menos una instalacion de radar, tambien llamadas "puestos de vigilancia". La mayoria de las bases comienzan asi, y a medida que los fondos lo permitan, evolucionaran al agregarse otros modulos.		Bases de deteccion son aquellas que tienen al menos una instalacion de radar, tambien llamadas "puestos de vigilancia". La mayoria de las bases comienzan asi, y a medida que los fondos lo permitan, evolucionaran al agregarse otros modulos.

	Estas bases suelen tienen un [[Ascensor]], un radar (de cualquier tipo) y poco mas. El bajo costo de estas bases, y los pocos objetos de valor que ~~estan~~ en los almacenes las hacen facil de remplazar en caso de ser destruidas en un ataque de retribucion.		Estas bases suelen tienen un [[Ascensor]], un radar (de cualquier tipo) y poco mas. El bajo costo de estas bases, y los pocos objetos de valor que suelen estar en los almacenes las hacen facil de remplazar en caso de ser destruidas en un ataque de retribucion.

	Un puesto de vigilancia da posibilidades decentes de detectar UFOs que esten operando en el area.		Un puesto de vigilancia da posibilidades decentes de detectar UFOs que esten operando en el area.
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	Due to the [[Known_Bugs#Paying_For_Dirt\|paying for dirt bug]] there is little point selling off your old radars unless you immediately reclaim the space by building another facility over it.		Due to the [[Known_Bugs#Paying_For_Dirt\|paying for dirt bug]] there is little point selling off your old radars unless you immediately reclaim the space by building another facility over it.

	For more information on radars in general, refer to [[UFO Detection]].		For more information on radars in general, refer to [[UFO Detection]].

	===Interception===		===Interception===

Diegoba at 18:23, 11 September 2009

2009-09-11T18:23:01Z

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	*Cobertura de [[Detección de UFOs]] por radar / hyperonda es la primera y la mas importante al decidir donde emplazar las bases.		*Cobertura de [[Detección de UFOs]] por radar / hyperonda es la primera y la mas importante al decidir donde emplazar las bases.
	*Cobertura para la [[Interceptación de UFO]]s es la segunda, y de importancia considerable, sobretodo al usar [[Firestorm]]s.		*Cobertura para la [[Interceptación de UFO]]s es la segunda, y de importancia considerable, sobretodo al usar [[Firestorm]]s.
	*Cobertura		*Cobertura para misiones de [[Asalto terrestre a UFO\|asalto]] o [[Recuperación de UFO derribado\|recuperacion]] de UFOs es la menos importante.

	There are three types of coverage you need to provide to areas of the globe. [[UFO Detection\|Detection]] (radar/hyperwave) coverage is the first and one you will need to consider most carefully when placing bases. [[UFO Interception\|Interception]] coverage is the second, and is still important particularly if you are using [[Firestorm]]s. [[UFO Crash Recovery\|Recovery]] and [[UFO Ground Assault\|Assault]] team coverage is the last, and usually least important consideration. There are also several [[#Utility Bases\|utility]] bases that don't provide any of the above.

			===Deteccion===
			Bases de deteccion son aquellas que tienen al menos una instalacion de radar, tambien llamadas "puestos de vigilancia". La mayoria de las bases comienzan asi, y a medida que los fondos lo permitan, evolucionaran al agregarse otros modulos.

	~~===Detection===~~		Estas bases suelen tienen un [[Ascensor]], un radar (de cualquier tipo) y poco mas. El bajo costo de estas bases, y los pocos objetos de valor que estan en los almacenes las hacen facil de remplazar en caso de ser destruidas en un ataque de retribucion.
	~~Detection~~ bases have at least one radar installation, some people also call them listening posts. Most standard bases will start off as a detection base. As funds permit, its role will evolve as more facilities are added to it.

	~~A listening post is base with an~~ [[~~Access Lift~~], a radar (~~of any type~~) ~~and little else~~. ~~The low cost of the base and lack of valuable assets stored in the base means a cheaper bill for replacements if any are lost to retaliations~~.

			Un puesto de vigilancia da posibilidades decentes de detectar UFOs que esten operando en el area.
	A listening outpost provides a decent chance of detecting ufos operating in the area to an extent. If a passing UFO flys past in between a scan interval it will be missed. More bases mean a better chance to detect the fly-by UFOs, as they move between coverage areas. Once you lock on to a UFO, it will remain visibile within any of your radar tracking ranges. This range is quite large; a base in the Northern USA can keep a lock on a UFO to the northern coast of South America for example. You can detect most of the UFOs you need to with several well positioned detection bases in key areas.		A listening outpost provides a decent chance of detecting ufos operating in the area to an extent. If a passing UFO flys past in between a scan interval it will be missed. More bases mean a better chance to detect the fly-by UFOs, as they move between coverage areas. Once you lock on to a UFO, it will remain visibile within any of your radar tracking ranges. This range is quite large; a base in the Northern USA can keep a lock on a UFO to the northern coast of South America for example. You can detect most of the UFOs you need to with several well positioned detection bases in key areas.

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2009-09-11T18:04:00Z

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'''Administracion de Bases''', la habilidad ubicar mantener y defender las bases de el X-COM es una de las mas necesarias para combatir la amenaza Alien. Esto incluye emplazar las bases en lugares adecuados para maximizar las posiblidades de deteccion en intercepcion de UFOs, agregar los modulos requeridos para satisfacer las nececidades operativas, y ubicar esos modulos para dar una ventaja a las fuerzas defensivas en caso de ataque.

==Buscando Cobertura Global==
Tres tipos de cobertura deben tenerse en consideracion.

*Cobertura de [[Detección de UFOs]] por radar / hyperonda es la primera y la mas importante al decidir donde emplazar las bases.
*Cobertura para la [[Interceptación de UFO]]s es la segunda, y de importancia considerable, sobretodo al usar [[Firestorm]]s.
*Cobertura

There are three types of coverage you need to provide to areas of the globe. [[UFO Detection|Detection]] (radar/hyperwave) coverage is the first and one you will need to consider most carefully when placing bases. [[UFO Interception|Interception]] coverage is the second, and is still important particularly if you are using [[Firestorm]]s. [[UFO Crash Recovery|Recovery]] and [[UFO Ground Assault|Assault]] team coverage is the last, and usually least important consideration. There are also several [[#Utility Bases|utility]] bases that don't provide any of the above.

===Detection===
Detection bases have at least one radar installation, some people also call them listening posts. Most standard bases will start off as a detection base. As funds permit, its role will evolve as more facilities are added to it.

A listening post is base with an [[Access Lift], a radar (of any type) and little else. The low cost of the base and lack of valuable assets stored in the base means a cheaper bill for replacements if any are lost to retaliations.

A listening outpost provides a decent chance of detecting ufos operating in the area to an extent. If a passing UFO flys past in between a scan interval it will be missed. More bases mean a better chance to detect the fly-by UFOs, as they move between coverage areas. Once you lock on to a UFO, it will remain visibile within any of your radar tracking ranges. This range is quite large; a base in the Northern USA can keep a lock on a UFO to the northern coast of South America for example. You can detect most of the UFOs you need to with several well positioned detection bases in key areas.

Due to the [[Known_Bugs#Paying_For_Dirt|paying for dirt bug]] there is little point selling off your old radars unless you immediately reclaim the space by building another facility over it.

For more information on radars in general, refer to [[UFO Detection]].

===Interception===

Interception bases are extensions of radar bases with the addition of at least one hanger dedicated to aircraft that shoot down UFOs. A base garrison may be added to protect the aircraft and its supplies.

How you have the intercept outposts deal with UFOs will depend on what types of ships you have stationed at each base as interceptor speeds and operational ranges will vary. No matter the case, a good network of intercept outposts scattered around the globe can let you snare any UFOs that enter the atmosphere.

In general, for slower or shorter ranged intercept craft, it's best to wait for the UFOs to reach their destinations/area of operations before launching an attack.

===Recovery/Assault===
An assault base has at least one hangar that houses one of any of the three troop transporters.

You can launch an assault or recovery from anywhere on earth, however if you take too long the downed or landed UFO may have taken off by then. Most UFOs either land twice or not at all. Those that do land will remain in their theater of operations for about six to ten hours. Just set a waypoint for your Skyranger and see how far it gets within eight hours: that's about the maximum effective range. You should be able to get there in time more often than not, but may be forced to fight at night – an assault craft that had been based closer could have picked the time of the battle.

If you find a [[Alien Missions#Alien Base|base]] with weak aliens, you may want to set up an assault base nearby to raid the [[Supply ship|Supply Ships]] on a regular basis.

Of the three possible choices of aircraft, [[Skyranger]]s and [[Avenger]]s have terrific range, with the Skyranger offering amazingly extended flight hours while the Avenger has great acceleration. The [[Lightning]] on the other hand has shorter range but offers the rapid response time of hybrid aircraft. Avengers and Lightnings are also used as interceptors.

==Utility Bases==
Utility bases are ones that specialize in filling a particular need. Supply depots, R&D centers, factories and [[Psionic Laboratory|psi training centers]] are all common base types. There is also the empty decoy base.

When a whole base is dedicated to one or two functions, all of the resources involved can be pooled together for a concentrated effort. Used in small numbers, they are often mixed in with other bases to provide additional functionality to them.

Empty bases can also be constructed near existing bases to function as decoys for alien retaliation teams. The more bases there are in the same location, the better the odds that the retaliation team might just pick the wrong one. Due to their temporary nature and the limited amount of space you have for bases, decoys can be quickly decommissioned to make room for new bases.

==Base Placement==

Base placement is often dictated by four factors: amount of country funding, coverage of funding countries, cost of base placement and finally terrain.

When deciding by the amount of country funding, the United States is the highest payer and this often makes it a high priority location to build a primary or secondary base.

When deciding by coverage of funding counters, large clusters of countries such as those located in Europe/North Africa or more moderate clusters like eastern Russia/Asia/Australia make for common first/second base areas. Though each country doesn't pay much, the concentration and the potential number of fund increases can prove to be highly rewarding.

Cost of base placement. The access lift for your first base is free, but all subsequent bases will have varying costs attached to them depending on the zone they are built in.

Finally, terrain. This primarily affects assault bases. When placing an assault base, you may prefer to have it in an area with plenty of terrain that you are most comfortable fighting in so combat will be on your terms. For example, if you find that you fight better with dense cover, the jungle areas such as those in South America would prove to be most ideal. If you prefer wide open combat, deserts or polar caps will provide adequate cover. If you love farm-land combat, Europe has a disproportionately high amount of farms. So on and so forth. Placement by terrain only applies to local missions.

== Spacing ==

Keep in mind that as you shoot down UFOs you will piss off the aliens.
When they go searching for your strike base, they may stumble upon your factory.
There is very little penalty to spreading out your bases. Building bases at the poles is probably not fun for the personnel there, but makes a good isolated spot for non-strike bases.

==Facility Placement==
[[Base Defense]] is a primary consideration when choosing what to place where and when to build what. The higher the difficulty the more important a defensible base is, and your placement strategy also needs to account for at least 4 different [[Known_Bugs#Base Construction Bugs|known bugs]].

The secondary consideration is the amount of time modules take to build. Apart from decoy bases and listening posts, all bases need [[General Stores]] and they are a fast module to build. Even if not needed yet,they can speed the construction of other modules by quickly opening up extra construction slots. Consider placing them first when you have to choose between them and something like a large radar that takes more than twice as long to complete.

For a structure to be useful it often needs to be matched with another. For example building 2 [[Laboratory|Laboratories]] and 2 [[Workshop]]s but only 2 [[Living Quarters]] means you have approximately 375+ technical jobs to fill but only enough room to house 200 staff.

==Finances==

[[Economics|Money]] is the final arbiter of what you should build. Monthly income and expenses are not particularly relevant but you need to remember purchases that you have earmarked for later. Be sure you save enough money to staff your new structures or manufacture the goods you need. You may have $3 million spare now and spend it on new workshops but in 3 days the lab you started way back when becomes operational and you needed that money to staff it with scientists. You may be sitting on a pile of money now, but what happens when there are no UFO's to shoot down for a week or two? All that lab space and time you could have been researching will go idle.

All things considered, unused facilities are much cheaper (monthly) than unused staff or (rented) aircraft. The up front cost of facilities is usually cheaper than the cost of staff/craft to fill them. And facilities have a much longer lead time, by x8 - x10. So if you are unsure of future cash flow or your future plans, facilities are the safer bet.

==See Also==
* [[Base Defense]]
* [[X-Com Base Terrain]]
* [[Base Facilities]]
* [[Base Layout Strategy]]
* [[Base Defense Measures]]
* [[UFO Detection]]