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KayDat: Copied Alien Base section from Battleship page with some changes

2023-08-09T01:30:41Z

Copied Alien Base section from Battleship page with some changes

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	[[Image:Alien Base Mission.png\|thumb\|right\|Alien Base mission type.]]Aliens will construct secret underground bases in remote locations. After some initial reconnaissance flights some intense [[UFOs\|UFO]] activity will occur as the base is being built. These bases are known to contain experimental labs for human abductees, and supplies for further activity in the region. The presence of Alien bases will generate a large amount of reported Alien activity without the presence of UFOs. In order to locate a base, an [[Craft\|X-COM craft]] must patrol an area for a few hours to stand some chance of detection. An [[Alien Base Assault]] will remove the threat but should never be taken lightly.		[[Image:Alien Base Mission.png\|thumb\|right\|Alien Base mission type.]]Aliens will construct secret underground bases in remote locations. After some initial reconnaissance flights some intense [[UFOs\|UFO]] activity will occur as the base is being built. These bases are known to contain experimental labs for human abductees, and supplies for further activity in the region. The presence of Alien bases will generate a large amount of reported Alien activity without the presence of UFOs. In order to locate a base, an [[Craft\|X-COM craft]] must patrol an area for a few hours to stand some chance of detection. An [[Alien Base Assault]] will remove the threat but should never be taken lightly.

	If successful the aliens will [[Scoring#Alien_Scoring\|score]] 50 points, and an extra 5 points per day which is eventually subtracted from your score. Alien Bases add significantly to the Alien [[score]] when they are constructed and between that and the much higher UFO activity present will have neighbouring countries in particular very agitated, possibly leading to them reducing or withdrawing funding. As such Alien Bases in key areas will need to be dealt with somehow, while Bases in remote locations might well not be so critical to target for action immediately.		The construction of alien bases are marked by heavy UFO activity in rural areas. In addition to the scouts and [[Supply Ship\|Supply Ships]] sent by the aliens to survey the potential base site, a [[Battleship]] is sent to inaugurate the base as soon as the construction is completed. Just like [[Alien Infiltration]], shooting down the UFOs will delay but not entirely stop the process. To be precise, the moment the Battleship appears in orbit means that the base is fully operational. So, if a Very Large UFO appears as part of a large force of Small and Large UFOs, then it is likely to be on an Alien Base mission, and is likely to make a landing. It is possible to capture the Battleship's [[Commander_(Alien_Rank)\|commander]] and 4 [[UFO_Power_Source\|power plants]] intact at this time. It is much easier to find the commander on the bridge of a Battleship than deep inside the maze of an Alien Base.

			Note that shooting down the Battleship will not prevent base construction, so if you see a Battleship on an Alien Base mission this is a signal to start looking for the base.

			Once successful the aliens will [[Scoring#Alien_Scoring\|score]] 50 points, and an extra 5 points per day which is eventually subtracted from your score. Alien Bases add significantly to the Alien [[score]] when they are constructed and between that and the much higher UFO activity present will have neighbouring countries in particular very agitated, possibly leading to them reducing or withdrawing funding. As such Alien Bases in key areas will need to be dealt with somehow, while Bases in remote locations might well not be so critical to target for action immediately.

	{{Alien Missions Navbar}}		{{Alien Missions Navbar}}

Magic9mushroom: page split; needs more work but this is a start

2015-05-15T01:31:36Z

page split; needs more work but this is a start

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Zombie: Changed location of breaking space.

2014-12-15T03:21:55Z

Changed location of breaking space.

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	[[Image:Alien Base Mission.png\|thumb\|right\|Alien Base mission type.]]Aliens will construct secret underground bases in remote locations. After some initial reconnaissance flights some intense [[UFOs\|UFO]] activity will occur as the base is being built. These bases are known to contain experimental labs for human abductees, and supplies for further activity in the region. The presence of Alien bases will generate a large amount of reported Alien activity without the presence of UFOs. In order to locate a base, an [[Craft\|X-COM craft]] must patrol an area for a few hours to stand some chance of detection. An [[Alien Base Assault]] will remove the threat but should never be taken lightly.		[[Image:Alien Base Mission.png\|thumb\|right\|Alien Base mission type.]]Aliens will construct secret underground bases in remote locations. After some initial reconnaissance flights some intense [[UFOs\|UFO]] activity will occur as the base is being built. These bases are known to contain experimental labs for human abductees, and supplies for further activity in the region. The presence of Alien bases will generate a large amount of reported Alien activity without the presence of UFOs. In order to locate a base, an [[Craft\|X-COM craft]] must patrol an area for a few hours to stand some chance of detection. An [[Alien Base Assault]] will remove the threat but should never be taken lightly.

	If successful the aliens will [[Scoring#Alien_Scoring\|score]] 50 points, and an extra 5 points per day which is eventually subtracted from your score. Alien Bases add significantly to the Alien [[score]] when they are constructed and between that and the much higher UFO activity present will have neighbouring countries in particular very agitated, possibly leading to them reducing or withdrawing funding. As such Alien Bases in key areas will need to be dealt with somehow, while Bases in remote locations might well not be so critical to target for action immediately. ~~<br clear="all">~~		If successful the aliens will [[Scoring#Alien_Scoring\|score]] 50 points, and an extra 5 points per day which is eventually subtracted from your score. Alien Bases add significantly to the Alien [[score]] when they are constructed and between that and the much higher UFO activity present will have neighbouring countries in particular very agitated, possibly leading to them reducing or withdrawing funding. As such Alien Bases in key areas will need to be dealt with somehow, while Bases in remote locations might well not be so critical to target for action immediately.

	There is no limit to the number of alien bases that can be built, but there is a limit as to how many can exist on the globe at the same time. Only fifty (50) Geoscape "tokens" (bases, waypoints, ships, etc) can exist on the globe at any given time, and because you have to share this space with pretty much everything that you can interact with on the Geoscape, you can only have as many Alien bases as there are unused slots.		There is no limit to the number of alien bases that can be built, but there is a limit as to how many can exist on the globe at the same time. Only fifty (50) Geoscape "tokens" (bases, waypoints, ships, etc) can exist on the globe at any given time, and because you have to share this space with pretty much everything that you can interact with on the Geoscape, you can only have as many Alien bases as there are unused slots.

	Note: UFO flight pattern investigation has found that the base is placed as soon as the battleship arrives in the atmosphere, so if it shows, the aliens have a base.		Note: UFO flight pattern investigation has found that the base is placed as soon as the battleship arrives in the atmosphere, so if it shows, the aliens have a base. <br clear="all">

	==Locating an alien base==		==Locating an alien base==

Zombie: Minor rewording.

2014-12-15T03:20:11Z

Minor rewording.

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	If successful the aliens will [[Scoring#Alien_Scoring\|score]] 50 points, and an extra 5 points per day which is eventually subtracted from your score. Alien Bases add significantly to the Alien [[score]] when they are constructed and between that and the much higher UFO activity present will have neighbouring countries in particular very agitated, possibly leading to them reducing or withdrawing funding. As such Alien Bases in key areas will need to be dealt with somehow, while Bases in remote locations might well not be so critical to target for action immediately. <br clear="all">		If successful the aliens will [[Scoring#Alien_Scoring\|score]] 50 points, and an extra 5 points per day which is eventually subtracted from your score. Alien Bases add significantly to the Alien [[score]] when they are constructed and between that and the much higher UFO activity present will have neighbouring countries in particular very agitated, possibly leading to them reducing or withdrawing funding. As such Alien Bases in key areas will need to be dealt with somehow, while Bases in remote locations might well not be so critical to target for action immediately. <br clear="all">

	There is no limit to the number of alien bases that can be built, but there is a limit as to how many can exist on the globe at the same time. Only fifty Geoscape ~~Tokens~~ (bases, waypoints, ships, etc) ~~that~~ can exist on the globe at any given time, and because you have to share this space with pretty much everything that you can interact with on the Geoscape, you can only have as many Alien bases as there are unused slots.		There is no limit to the number of alien bases that can be built, but there is a limit as to how many can exist on the globe at the same time. Only fifty (50) Geoscape "tokens" (bases, waypoints, ships, etc) can exist on the globe at any given time, and because you have to share this space with pretty much everything that you can interact with on the Geoscape, you can only have as many Alien bases as there are unused slots.

	Note: UFO flight pattern investigation has found that the base is placed as soon as the battleship arrives in the atmosphere, so if it shows, the aliens have a base.		Note: UFO flight pattern investigation has found that the base is placed as soon as the battleship arrives in the atmosphere, so if it shows, the aliens have a base.

Ditto51: /* Base Farming */

2013-12-03T18:02:03Z

Base Farming

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 After killing several aliens, most of the surviving aliens will panic.  If you wish to use camper tactics during a "Smash and Grab" mission, it is easy to approach one of these survivors, stun him, drag him up the lift and use a [[Medi-Kit]] to revive him (don't use a [[Terror Units|Terror Unit]], as they have in-built weapons).  You can then kill any remaining aliens you see and collect Elerium and whatever other goodies you wish.
-====[[Base Farming]]====
+====Base Farming====
-All of the above leads to the conclusion that alien bases can be used for farming to pursue several goals: Collecting aliens, weaponry or ammunition, earning money, getting elerium, improving the monthly rating or for training soldiers (especially psionics).
+{{Main|Base Farming}}
-As mentioned above [[Sectoid]] or [[Ethereal]] bases are not suitable.
+{{:Base Farming}}
 === Mind control ===

Hobbes: categorizing

2013-07-23T02:37:33Z

categorizing

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	[[Category:Tactics]]		[[Category:Tactics]]
	[[Category:Research (EU)]]		[[Category:Research (EU)]]
			[[Category:Enemy Unknown/UFO Defense]]

Ditto51: /* Farming */ move of link

2013-07-18T11:34:53Z

Farming: move of link

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	After killing several aliens, most of the surviving aliens will panic. If you wish to use camper tactics during a "Smash and Grab" mission, it is easy to approach one of these survivors, stun him, drag him up the lift and use a [[Medi-Kit]] to revive him (don't use a [[Terror Units\|Terror Unit]], as they have in-built weapons). You can then kill any remaining aliens you see and collect Elerium and whatever other goodies you wish.		After killing several aliens, most of the surviving aliens will panic. If you wish to use camper tactics during a "Smash and Grab" mission, it is easy to approach one of these survivors, stun him, drag him up the lift and use a [[Medi-Kit]] to revive him (don't use a [[Terror Units\|Terror Unit]], as they have in-built weapons). You can then kill any remaining aliens you see and collect Elerium and whatever other goodies you wish.

	==== Farming ====		====[[Base Farming]]====
	All of the above leads to the conclusion that alien bases can be used for farming to pursue several goals: Collecting aliens, weaponry or ammunition, earning money, getting elerium, improving the monthly rating or for training soldiers (especially psionics).		All of the above leads to the conclusion that alien bases can be used for farming to pursue several goals: Collecting aliens, weaponry or ammunition, earning money, getting elerium, improving the monthly rating or for training soldiers (especially psionics).
	As mentioned above [[Sectoid]] or [[Ethereal]] bases are not suitable.		As mentioned above [[Sectoid]] or [[Ethereal]] bases are not suitable.
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	- Located in an area of your favourite [[Terrain]] for ground combat		- Located in an area of your favourite [[Terrain]] for ground combat

	If you plan to ~~[[Base Leaching\|~~raid the landing Supply Ships]], [[Floater]] and [[Snakeman]] bases will be perfectly fine, since you do not have to worry about terror units.		If you plan to raid the landing Supply Ships, [[Floater]] and [[Snakeman]] bases will be perfectly fine, since you do not have to worry about terror units.

	=== Mind control ===		=== Mind control ===

MikeTheRed: /* Notes */

2012-09-02T01:00:34Z

Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Somebody turned the lights out. Alien bases are dim, but your soldiers can still see pretty far without electroflares.		*Somebody turned the lights out. Alien bases are dim, but your soldiers can still see pretty far without electroflares.
	*Remember those [[Proximity Grenade]]s; you can't guard every intersection. (~~unfortunatly~~, a Chryssalid will almost unfailingly ~~get blown up~~, shrug it off, and run up to perform its zombifying ways on your troops)		*Remember those [[Proximity Grenade]]s; you can't guard every intersection. (Unfortunately, a [[Chryssalid]] will almost unfailingly trip it, shrug it off, and run up to perform its zombifying ways on your troops.)
	*The alien base will be staffed by the same race of aliens that ran the "alien base" or "alien infiltration" UFO mission that set the base up, and the aliens that run the "alien supply" missions to that base. See [[Alien Missions]] for more detail. They will have their associated terror units there.		*The alien base will be staffed by the same race of aliens that ran the "alien base" or "alien infiltration" UFO mission that set the base up, and the aliens that run the "alien supply" missions to that base. See [[Alien Missions]] for more detail. They will have their associated terror units there.
	*Alien bases populated with Snakemen deserve special caution. The high mobility of the [[Chryssalid]] makes it especially dangerous here -- it can run around three corners and still have enough time to infect your troops.		*Alien bases populated with Snakemen deserve special caution. The high mobility of the [[Chryssalid]] makes it especially dangerous here -- it can run around three corners and still have enough time to infect your troops.

Ditto51: /* Farming */

2012-06-19T16:11:26Z

Farming

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	- Located in an area of your favourite [[Terrain]] for ground combat		- Located in an area of your favourite [[Terrain]] for ground combat

	If you plan to [Base Leaching\|raid the landing Supply Ships], [[Floater]] and [[Snakeman]] bases will be perfectly fine, since you do not have to worry about terror units.		If you plan to [[Base Leaching\|raid the landing Supply Ships]], [[Floater]] and [[Snakeman]] bases will be perfectly fine, since you do not have to worry about terror units.

	=== Mind control ===		=== Mind control ===

Ditto51: /* Farming */

2012-06-19T16:10:32Z

Farming

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	- Located in an area of your favourite [[Terrain]] for ground combat		- Located in an area of your favourite [[Terrain]] for ground combat

	If you plan to raid the landing Supply Ships, [[Floater]] and [[Snakeman]] bases will be perfectly fine, since you do not have to worry about terror units.		If you plan to [Base Leaching\|raid the landing Supply Ships], [[Floater]] and [[Snakeman]] bases will be perfectly fine, since you do not have to worry about terror units.

	=== Mind control ===		=== Mind control ===