Alien Escort Ship (Apocalypse) - Revision history

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2023-11-16T12:31:08Z

door

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	'''Cityscape Combat'''<br>		'''Cityscape Combat'''<br>
	An Escort Ship cannot damage anything. The craft has no offensive weaponry. This UFO is used, along with its stasis bombs, to distract X-Com air vehicles in combat so they themselves can be targeted by missiles where it will then activate its cloak effect to confuse ~~the active~~ missile's tracking. The UFOs armor is strong and its speed is fast and if damaged can teleport. If targeted for destruction by X-Com, concentrated firepower and many hits will disable the cloak effect temporarily so that guns and missiles can accurately target this UFO. Total destruction is the usual outcome since ~~the~~ disabled constitution value is very low.<br>		An Escort Ship cannot damage anything. The craft has no offensive weaponry. This UFO is used, along with its stasis bombs, to distract X-Com air vehicles in combat so they themselves can be targeted by X-Com's missiles where it will then activate its cloak effect to confuse any missile tracking. The UFOs armor is strong and its speed is fast and if damaged can often teleport. If targeted for destruction by X-Com, concentrated firepower and many hits will disable the cloak effect temporarily so that guns and missiles can accurately target this UFO. Total destruction is the usual outcome since its disabled constitution value is very low.<br>
	<br>		<br>
	'''Crash Recovery'''<br>		'''Crash Recovery'''<br>
	[[Image:Craft-Enter-EscortV2-(Apocalypse).png\|frame\|right\|Door Location: West]]		[[Image:Craft-Enter-EscortV2-(Apocalypse).png\|frame\|right\|Door Location: West]]
	The crash-recovery battlescape shows the pink UFO has impacted the ground hard and slid eastwards into the terrain leaving a deep ~~tranch~~ behind.<br>		The crash-recovery battlescape shows the pink UFO has impacted the ground hard and slid eastwards into the terrain leaving a deep trench behind.<br>
	Access into the UFO is via a ~~double-height, two-wide single~~ door on the western side, within the deep trench.<br>		Access into the UFO is via a large door on the western side, within the deep trench.<br>
	<br>		<br>
	'''Battlescape Combat'''<br>		'''Battlescape Combat'''<br>
	The crash recovery battlescape is seven levels high.<br>		The crash recovery battlescape is seven levels high.<br>
	The Escort Ship's door access and its location within the deep trench limits defensive positions outside and evasive movement due to the narrow lower trench and UFO hull overhang. If moving towards the door and strong explosives are used, the part of the craft directly above the trench may explode from damaged fuel supplies which then can kill ~~thsoe~~ below from falling debris, but it can provide an alternative entrance for flying troops.<br>		The Escort Ship's door access and its location within the deep trench limits defensive positions outside and evasive movement due to the narrow lower trench and UFO hull overhang. If moving towards the door and strong explosives are used, the part of the craft directly above the trench may explode from damaged fuel supplies which then can kill those below from falling debris, but it can provide an alternative entrance for flying troops.<br>
	The grav-lift is located centrally, surrounded by a large wide platform which is ideal for ambush since there is no cover when agents are trying to access the higher levels. The upper section of the craft has a intersection which again is an ambush opportunity which weapon misses or explosives may impact the intact fuel supply, if not destroyed earlier. Agents are limited in movement due to crossfire from three sides. Destroying the exposed stasis bombs could provide a distraction. If roof access if prefered, the highest point next to the orange roof section will be directly over the grav-lift which removes the aliens ~~positional~~ advantage.<br>		The grav-lift is located centrally, surrounded by a large wide platform which is ideal for ambush since there is no cover when agents are trying to access the higher levels. The upper section of the craft has a intersection which again is an ambush opportunity which weapon misses or explosives may impact the intact fuel supply, if not destroyed earlier. Agents are limited in movement due to crossfire from three sides. Destroying the exposed stasis bombs could provide a distraction. If roof access if prefered for the 'disposal chute' tactic, the highest point next to the orange roof section will be directly over the grav-lift which removes the aliens ambush advantage.<br>
	Agents which do not have flying ability cannot return to the eastern grassy slopes or roof once they have jumped off the roof to reach the western side. Access is blocked due to the [[Known_Bugs_(Apocalypse)#Odd_Behaviour\|deployed launchers]], unless destroyed.<br>		Agents which do not have flying ability cannot return to the eastern grassy slopes or roof once they have jumped off the roof to reach the western side. Access is blocked due to the [[Known_Bugs_(Apocalypse)#Odd_Behaviour\|deployed launchers]], unless destroyed.<br>
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2023-11-10T14:14:00Z

spelling

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	[[Image:Apoc_ufo8_icon.png\|left]]		[[Image:Apoc_ufo8_icon.png\|left]]
	'''Alien Escort Ships''' (UFO Type 8) are used ~~during the middle and late game~~ for ~~support ''and escort'' of~~ other UFOs~~. The craft has no offensive weaponry~~. It does not Infiltrate, Bomb Buildings, or perform Alien Search.<br>		'''Alien Escort Ships''' (UFO Type 8) are used strictly as escorts for other UFOs. It does not Infiltrate, Bomb Buildings, or perform Alien Search.<br>
	<br>		<br>
	'''Cityscape Combat'''<br>		'''Cityscape Combat'''<br>
	An Escort Ship cannot damage anything. This UFO is used, along with its stasis bombs, to distract X-Com air vehicles in combat so they themselves can be targeted by missiles where it will then activate its cloak effect to confuse the active missile's tracking. The UFOs armor is strong and its speed is fast and if damaged can teleport. If targeted for destruction by X-Com, concentrated firepower and many hits will disable the cloak effect temporarily so that guns and missiles can accurately target this UFO.<br>		An Escort Ship cannot damage anything. The craft has no offensive weaponry. This UFO is used, along with its stasis bombs, to distract X-Com air vehicles in combat so they themselves can be targeted by missiles where it will then activate its cloak effect to confuse the active missile's tracking. The UFOs armor is strong and its speed is fast and if damaged can teleport. If targeted for destruction by X-Com, concentrated firepower and many hits will disable the cloak effect temporarily so that guns and missiles can accurately target this UFO. Total destruction is the usual outcome since the disabled constitution value is very low.<br>
	<br>		<br>
	'''Crash Recovery'''<br>		'''Crash Recovery'''<br>
	[[Image:Craft-Enter-EscortV2-(Apocalypse).png\|frame\|right\|Door Location: West]]		[[Image:Craft-Enter-EscortV2-(Apocalypse).png\|frame\|right\|Door Location: West]]
	The crash-recovery battlescape shows the pink UFO has impacted the ground hard and slid ~~easterwards~~ into the terrain leaving a deep ~~trench~~ behind.<br>		The crash-recovery battlescape shows the pink UFO has impacted the ground hard and slid eastwards into the terrain leaving a deep tranch behind.<br>
	Access into the UFO is via a ~~two~~-height, ~~double~~-wide single door on the western side, within the deep ~~tranch~~.<br>		Access into the UFO is via a double-height, two-wide single door on the western side, within the deep trench.<br>
	<br>		<br>
	'''Battlescape Combat'''<br>		'''Battlescape Combat'''<br>
	The crash recovery battlescape is seven levels high.<br>		The crash recovery battlescape is seven levels high.<br>
	The Escort Ship's door access and its location ~~with~~ the deep ~~tranch,~~ limits defensive positions outside and ~~evasion~~ due to the ~~roof~~ overhang. If moving towards the door and strong explosives are used, the part of the craft directly above the trench may explode from damaged fuel supplies which then can kill thsoe below from falling debris, but it can provide an alternative entrance for flying troops.<br>		The Escort Ship's door access and its location within the deep trench limits defensive positions outside and evasive movement due to the narrow lower trench and UFO hull overhang. If moving towards the door and strong explosives are used, the part of the craft directly above the trench may explode from damaged fuel supplies which then can kill thsoe below from falling debris, but it can provide an alternative entrance for flying troops.<br>
	The grav-lift is located centrally, surrounded by a large wide platform which is ideal for ambush since there is no cover when agents are trying to access the higher levels. The upper section of the craft has a intersection which again is an ambush opportunity which weapon misses or explosives may impact the intact fuel supply, if not destroyed earlier. Agents are limited in movement due to crossfire from three sides. Destroying the exposed stasis bombs could provide a distraction. If roof access if prefered, the highest point next to the orange roof ~~tiles~~ will be directly over the grav-lift which removes the aliens positional advantage.<br>		The grav-lift is located centrally, surrounded by a large wide platform which is ideal for ambush since there is no cover when agents are trying to access the higher levels. The upper section of the craft has a intersection which again is an ambush opportunity which weapon misses or explosives may impact the intact fuel supply, if not destroyed earlier. Agents are limited in movement due to crossfire from three sides. Destroying the exposed stasis bombs could provide a distraction. If roof access if prefered, the highest point next to the orange roof section will be directly over the grav-lift which removes the aliens positional advantage.<br>
	Agents which do not have flying ability cannot return to the eastern grassy slopes or roof once ~~the~~ have jumped off the roof to reach the western side. Access is blocked due to the [[Known_Bugs_(Apocalypse)#Odd_Behaviour\|deployed launchers]], unless destroyed.<br>		Agents which do not have flying ability cannot return to the eastern grassy slopes or roof once they have jumped off the roof to reach the western side. Access is blocked due to the [[Known_Bugs_(Apocalypse)#Odd_Behaviour\|deployed launchers]], unless destroyed.<br>
	<br>		<br>
	'''Research'''<br>		'''Research'''<br>

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2023-11-10T11:33:36Z

doh

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	'''Crash Recovery'''<br>		'''Crash Recovery'''<br>
	[[Image:Craft-Enter-EscortV2-(Apocalypse).png\|~~fram~~\|right\|Door Location: West]]		[[Image:Craft-Enter-EscortV2-(Apocalypse).png\|frame\|right\|Door Location: West]]
	The crash-recovery battlescape shows the pink UFO has impacted the ground hard and slid easterwards into the terrain leaving a deep trench behind.<br>		The crash-recovery battlescape shows the pink UFO has impacted the ground hard and slid easterwards into the terrain leaving a deep trench behind.<br>
	Access into the UFO is via a two-height, double-wide single door on the western side, within the deep tranch.<br>		Access into the UFO is via a two-height, double-wide single door on the western side, within the deep tranch.<br>

EsTeR: corrections

2023-11-08T08:40:29Z

corrections

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	[[Image:Craft-Enter-EscortV2-(Apocalypse).png\|fram\|right\|Door Location: West]]		[[Image:Craft-Enter-EscortV2-(Apocalypse).png\|fram\|right\|Door Location: West]]
	The crash-recovery battlescape shows the pink UFO has impacted the ground hard and slid easterwards into the terrain leaving a deep trench behind.<br>		The crash-recovery battlescape shows the pink UFO has impacted the ground hard and slid easterwards into the terrain leaving a deep trench behind.<br>
	Access into the UFO is via a ~~large~~ door on the western side, within the deep tranch.<br>		Access into the UFO is via a two-height, double-wide single door on the western side, within the deep tranch.<br>
	<br>		<br>
	'''Battlescape Combat'''<br>		'''Battlescape Combat'''<br>
	The crash recovery battlescape is seven levels high.<br>		The crash recovery battlescape is seven levels high.<br>
	The Escort Ship's door access and its location with the deep tranch, limits defensive positions outside. If moving towards the door and strong explosives are used, the part of the craft directly above the trench ~~contains the craft's~~ fuel ~~supply~~ which can ~~detonate and drop~~ debris ~~onto anyone underneath~~, but can provide an alternative entrance for flying troops.<br>		The Escort Ship's door access and its location with the deep tranch, limits defensive positions outside and evasion due to the roof overhang. If moving towards the door and strong explosives are used, the part of the craft directly above the trench may explode from damaged fuel supplies which then can kill thsoe below from falling debris, but it can provide an alternative entrance for flying troops.<br>
	The grav-lift is located centrally surrounded by a large wide platform which is ideal for ambush since there is no cover when agents are trying to access the higher levels. The upper section of the craft has a intersection which again is an ambush ~~point~~ which weapon misses or explosives may impact the intact fuel supply, if not destroyed earlier. Agents are limited in movement due to crossfire from three sides. Destroying the exposed stasis bombs could provide a distraction. If roof access if prefered, the highest point next to the orange roof tiles will be directly over the grav-lift which removes the aliens positional advantage.<br>		The grav-lift is located centrally, surrounded by a large wide platform which is ideal for ambush since there is no cover when agents are trying to access the higher levels. The upper section of the craft has a intersection which again is an ambush opportunity which weapon misses or explosives may impact the intact fuel supply, if not destroyed earlier. Agents are limited in movement due to crossfire from three sides. Destroying the exposed stasis bombs could provide a distraction. If roof access if prefered, the highest point next to the orange roof tiles will be directly over the grav-lift which removes the aliens positional advantage.<br>
	Agents which do not have flying ability cannot return to the eastern grassy slopes or roof once the have jumped off the roof to reach the ~~weatern~~ side ~~since access~~ is blocked due to the [[Known_Bugs_(Apocalypse)#Odd_Behaviour\|deployed launchers]], unless destroyed.<br>		Agents which do not have flying ability cannot return to the eastern grassy slopes or roof once the have jumped off the roof to reach the western side. Access is blocked due to the [[Known_Bugs_(Apocalypse)#Odd_Behaviour\|deployed launchers]], unless destroyed.<br>
	<br>		<br>
	'''Research'''<br>		'''Research'''<br>

EsTeR: good enuf for now

2023-11-05T03:17:23Z

good enuf for now

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	[[Image:Apoc_ufo8_icon.png\|left]]		[[Image:Apoc_ufo8_icon.png\|left]]
	'''Alien Escort Ships''' (UFO Type 8) are used during the middle and late game for support ''and escort'' of other UFOs. The craft has no offensive weaponry. It does not ~~infiltrate~~, ~~bomb~~, or ~~search~~.		'''Alien Escort Ships''' (UFO Type 8) are used during the middle and late game for support ''and escort'' of other UFOs. The craft has no offensive weaponry. It does not Infiltrate, Bomb Buildings, or perform Alien Search.<br>
			<br>
	'''Cityscape Combat'''<br>		'''Cityscape Combat'''<br>
	An Escort Ship cannot damage anything. This UFO is used, along with its stasis bombs, to distract X-Com air vehicles in combat so they themselves can be targeted by missiles where it will then activate its cloak effect to confuse the active missile's tracking. The UFOs armor is strong and its speed is fast and if damaged can teleport. If targeted for destruction by X-Com, concentrated firepower and many hits will disable the cloak effect temporarily so that guns and missiles can accurately target this UFO.		An Escort Ship cannot damage anything. This UFO is used, along with its stasis bombs, to distract X-Com air vehicles in combat so they themselves can be targeted by missiles where it will then activate its cloak effect to confuse the active missile's tracking. The UFOs armor is strong and its speed is fast and if damaged can teleport. If targeted for destruction by X-Com, concentrated firepower and many hits will disable the cloak effect temporarily so that guns and missiles can accurately target this UFO.<br>
	<br>		<br>
	'''Crash Recovery'''<br>		'''Crash Recovery'''<br>
	[[Image:Craft-Enter-EscortV2-(Apocalypse).png\|fram\|right\|Door Location: West]]		[[Image:Craft-Enter-EscortV2-(Apocalypse).png\|fram\|right\|Door Location: West]]
	The crash-recovery battlescape shows the pink UFO has impacted the ground hard and slid easterwards into the terrain leaving a deep trench behind.<br>		The crash-recovery battlescape shows the pink UFO has impacted the ground hard and slid easterwards into the terrain leaving a deep trench behind.<br>
	Access into the UFO is via a large door on the western side, in the deep tranch.<br>		Access into the UFO is via a large door on the western side, within the deep tranch.<br>
	<br>		<br>
	'''Battlescape Combat'''<br>		'''Battlescape Combat'''<br>
	The crash recovery battlescape is seven levels high.<br>		The crash recovery battlescape is seven levels high.<br>
	The Escort Ship's door access and its location with the deep tranch, limits defensive positions outside. If moving towards the door and strong explosives are used, the part of the craft directly above the trench contains the craft's fuel supply which can detonate and drop debris onto ~~any troops~~ underneath, but can provide an alternative entrance for flying troops.<br>		The Escort Ship's door access and its location with the deep tranch, limits defensive positions outside. If moving towards the door and strong explosives are used, the part of the craft directly above the trench contains the craft's fuel supply which can detonate and drop debris onto anyone underneath, but can provide an alternative entrance for flying troops.<br>
	The grav-lift is located centrally surrounded by a large wide platform which is ideal for ambush since there is no cover when agents are trying to access the higher levels. The upper section of the craft has a intersection which again is an ambush point which weapon misses may impact the intact fuel supply, if not destroyed earlier. Agents are limited in movement due to crossfire from three sides. Destroying the exposed stasis bombs could provide a distraction. If roof access if prefered, the highest point next to the orange roof tiles will be directly over the grav-lift which removes the aliens positional advantage.<br>		The grav-lift is located centrally surrounded by a large wide platform which is ideal for ambush since there is no cover when agents are trying to access the higher levels. The upper section of the craft has a intersection which again is an ambush point which weapon misses or explosives may impact the intact fuel supply, if not destroyed earlier. Agents are limited in movement due to crossfire from three sides. Destroying the exposed stasis bombs could provide a distraction. If roof access if prefered, the highest point next to the orange roof tiles will be directly over the grav-lift which removes the aliens positional advantage.<br>
	Agents which do not have flying ability cannot return to the eastern grassy slopes or roof since access is blocked due to the [[Known_Bugs_(Apocalypse)#Odd_Behaviour\|deployed launchers]] ~~blocking access~~, unless destroyed.		Agents which do not have flying ability cannot return to the eastern grassy slopes or roof once the have jumped off the roof to reach the weatern side since access is blocked due to the [[Known_Bugs_(Apocalypse)#Odd_Behaviour\|deployed launchers]], unless destroyed.<br>
	<br>		<br>
	'''Research'''<br>		'''Research'''<br>
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	[[Alien_Bomber_(Apocalypse)\|Previous: Alien Bomber]]<br>		[[Alien_Bomber_(Apocalypse)\|Previous: Alien Bomber]]<br>
	[[Alien_Craft_(Apocalypse)\|Return To Start]]		[[Alien_Craft_(Apocalypse)\|Return To Start]]


			==See Also==
			* [[Cityscape_Fighting_(Apocalypse)\|Cityscape Mission Types]]

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-[[Image:Apoc_escort_ship_pedia.png|Escort Ship UFOPedia picture|right|100 px]]
+[[Image:Craft-Pedia-EscortshipV2-(Apocalypse).png|right]]
-== General Information ==
+'''Alien Escort Ship'''
-[[Image:Apoc_ufo8_icon.png|left|50 px|Escort Ship]]
+<table><tr><td>[[Image:Craft-Isom-EscortV2-(Apocalypse).png]]</td><td>
-'''Alien Escort Ships''' (UFO Type 8) are used during the middle and late game stages as escort vessels for [[Alien Assault Ship (Apocalypse)| Assault Ships]], [[Alien Bomber (Apocalypse)|Bombers]], [[Alien Battleship (Apocalypse)|Battleships]] and [[Alien Mothership (Apocalypse)|Alien Motherships]]. The appearance of those craft in the city is a forewarning of the appearance of the largest UFOs. Escort Ships also have the best armor of all UFOs (but rank as 3rd in constitution) and are the 2nd fastest alien craft after the [[Alien Fast-Attack Ship (Apocalypse)|Fast-Attack Ship]].
+* Size: medium
-{{Ref Open | title = Escort Ship}}[[Image:Ufo8-Alien-Escort-Ship.png|Escort Ship UFOPedia picture|right|100px]]
+[[Alien_Battleship_(Apocalypse)|Next: Alien Battleship]]<br>
-This craft is fast and nimble. On its own it represents no threat, but is deadly when combined with other Alien combat ships. It is armed with a missile which generates a Stasis Field on impact. This field holds the target still for a small period of time so craft that rely on evasion for defense, become vulnerable.
+[[Alien_Bomber_(Apocalypse)|Previous: Alien Bomber]]<br>
-{{Ref Close | source = X-COM Apocalypse Ufopedia (OpenApoc Cut) }}
+[[Alien_Craft_(Apocalypse)|Return To Start]]
-== [[Battlescape Overview (Apocalypse)|Battlescape]] Information ==
+{{Vehicles (Apocalypse) Navbar}}
-[[Category: UFOs (Apocalypse)]]
+[[Category:Apocalypse]]

EsTeR: clarifying

2020-07-28T20:31:40Z

clarifying

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	== [[Battlescape Overview (Apocalypse)\|Battlescape]] Information ==		== [[Battlescape Overview (Apocalypse)\|Battlescape]] Information ==

	The Escort Ship has one entrance in the ~~West (left/top)~~ side of the ~~map,~~ the ~~only~~ part of the ~~vessel that~~ is ~~accessible~~. It ~~is along the cratered path left by the crash~~.		The Escort Ship has one entrance at the western side of the craft located inside the deep trench. The part of the craft directly above the trench is weak and explosive. It can provide an alternative entrance to flying troops but may also drop debris onto your troops.

	~~==Other Notes==~~

	==Statistics==		==Statistics==

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2020-07-28T19:23:26Z

Cityscape Information: better to keep uniform

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	== [[Cityscape (Apocalypse)\|Cityscape]] Information ==		== [[Cityscape (Apocalypse)\|Cityscape]] Information ==
	By itself the Escort Ship isn't a threat since its only weapon is a [[Stasis Bomb Launcher (Apocalypse)\|Stasis Bomb Launcher]]. However, the stunning effect of its missiles may make it difficult to intercept the [[Alien Battleship (Apocalypse)\|Battleship]] or [[Alien Mothership (Apocalypse)\|Mothership]] being escorted.		By itself the Escort Ship isn't a threat since its only weapon is a [[Stasis Bomb Launcher (Apocalypse)\|Stasis Bomb Launcher]]. However, the stunning effect of its missiles may make it difficult to intercept the [[Alien Battleship (Apocalypse)\|Battleship]] or [[Alien Mothership (Apocalypse)\|Mothership]] being escorted. The Escort Ship is a craft that the Aliens will keep using until the Control Chamber is destroyed.

	== [[Battlescape Overview (Apocalypse)\|Battlescape]] Information ==		== [[Battlescape Overview (Apocalypse)\|Battlescape]] Information ==

Makus at 12:48, 1 July 2020

2020-07-01T12:48:58Z

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	== General Information ==		== General Information ==
	[[Image:Apoc_ufo8_icon.png\|left\|50 px\|Escort Ship]]		[[Image:Apoc_ufo8_icon.png\|left\|50 px\|Escort Ship]]

Makus at 10:18, 1 July 2020

2020-07-01T10:18:17Z

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	== General Information ==		== General Information ==
	[[Image:Apoc_ufo8_icon.png\|left\|50 px\|Escort Ship]]		[[Image:Apoc_ufo8_icon.png\|left\|50 px\|Escort Ship]]
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	The Alien Escort Ship sports an incredible 20 armor rating on all sides, causing anything with 20 or less damage to be harmlessly absorbed by the armor. This renders it completely ''immune'' to the [[40mm_Auto_Cannon_(Apocalypse)\|40mm Auto Cannon]] and [[Bolter_4000_Laser_Gun_(Apocalypse)\|Bolter 4000 Laser Gun]] and highly resistant to most other conventional weapons. The challenge of bringing down an Escort Ship is further magnified as it also boasts a very high max speed and may carry a [[Cloaking Field (Apocalypse)\|Cloaking Field]] to prevent missiles from locking on. The only weapons that work reliably against a cloaked Escort Ship are [[Medium Disruptor Beam (Apocalypse)\|Medium]] and [[Heavy Disruptor Beam (Apocalypse)\|Heavy Disruptor Beams]], although the [[Lineage Plasma Cannon (Apocalypse)\|Lineage Plasma Cannon]] will have some effect.		The Alien Escort Ship sports an incredible 20 armor rating on all sides, causing anything with 20 or less damage to be harmlessly absorbed by the armor. This renders it completely ''immune'' to the [[40mm_Auto_Cannon_(Apocalypse)\|40mm Auto Cannon]] and [[Bolter_4000_Laser_Gun_(Apocalypse)\|Bolter 4000 Laser Gun]] and highly resistant to most other conventional weapons. The challenge of bringing down an Escort Ship is further magnified as it also boasts a very high max speed and may carry a [[Cloaking Field (Apocalypse)\|Cloaking Field]] to prevent missiles from locking on. The only weapons that work reliably against a cloaked Escort Ship are [[Medium Disruptor Beam (Apocalypse)\|Medium]] and [[Heavy Disruptor Beam (Apocalypse)\|Heavy Disruptor Beams]], although the [[Lineage Plasma Cannon (Apocalypse)\|Lineage Plasma Cannon]] will have some effect.

			{{Ref Open \| title = Escort Ship}}[[Image:Ufo8-Alien-Escort-Ship.png\|Escort Ship UFOPedia picture\|right\|100px]]
			This craft is fast and nimble. On its own it represents no threat, but is deadly when combined with other Alien combat ships. It is armed with a missile which generates a Stasis Field on impact. This field holds the target still for a small period of time so craft that rely on evasion for defense, become vulnerable.
			{{Ref Close \| source = X-COM Apocalypse Ufopedia (OpenApoc Cut) }}

	== [[Cityscape (Apocalypse)\|Cityscape]] Information ==		== [[Cityscape (Apocalypse)\|Cityscape]] Information ==