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	*For information about their resistances and vulnerabilities to specific types of damage, see [[Damage Modifiers (TFTD)]].		*For information about their resistances and vulnerabilities to specific types of damage, see [[Damage Modifiers (TFTD)]].
	*For more detailed information about a specific alien race, click on its name on the lists below.		*For more detailed information about a specific alien race, click on its name on the lists below.
			*For information on when they appear and what missions they perform, see: [[Alien Appearance Ratios (TFTD)]].

	===Weapon-Carrying Aliens===		===Weapon-Carrying Aliens===
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	*[[Zombie (TFTD)\|Zombie]]		*[[Zombie (TFTD)\|Zombie]]


	{{Aliens (TFTD)}}		{{Aliens (TFTD)}}

	[[Category:TFTD]]		[[Category:TFTD]]

Darkpast: removing the descriptions because a) they're already covered by the Overview article and individual aliens' pages, and b) to bring it more in line with https://www.ufopaedia.org/index.php/Alien_Life_Forms ; also adding some links I think are relevant

2023-11-19T18:26:21Z

removing the descriptions because a) they're already covered by the Overview article and individual aliens' pages, and b) to bring it more in line with https://www.ufopaedia.org/index.php/Alien_Life_Forms ; also adding some links I think are relevant

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	There exist many alien races.		There exist many alien races (species) in ''Terror From The Deep''. Some are cretaceous creatures... some are aliens. Here you will find the most basic info on the hostile species of the [[Second Alien War]].
	Some are cretaceous creatures... some are aliens~~, here~~ you will find the most basic info on ~~races from~~ the [[Second Alien War]].

	For ~~a more comprehensive~~ overview, see [[Overviews of Aliens (TFTD)]]. For ~~an overview of~~ their ~~stats~~, see [[Alien Stats (TFTD)]].		*For an overview of aliens' abilities and weaknesses, see [[Overviews of Aliens (TFTD)]].
			*For information on their vital statistics, see [[Alien Stats (TFTD)]].
			*For information about their resistances and vulnerabilities to specific types of damage, see [[Damage Modifiers (TFTD)]].
			*For more detailed information about a specific alien race, click on its name on the lists below.

	===Weapon-Carrying Aliens===		===Weapon-Carrying Aliens===
	Also known as Armed Combatants, these are the mainstay of the alien invasion. In every mission, X-COM will face one of these alien races. They are almost always armed with manufactured weapons, though some also have innate melee or [[Molecular Control]] attacks.		Also known as Armed Combatants, these are the mainstay of the alien invasion. In every mission, X-COM will face one of these alien races. They are almost always armed with manufactured weapons, though some also have innate melee or [[Molecular Control]] attacks.

			For an overview of their equipment, see: [[Alien Weapon Loadouts (TFTD)]].

	*[[Aquatoid]]		*[[Aquatoid]]
	~~:Technically the most vulnerable aliens, can be easily killed even with harpoons. Usually the first race to be encountered. Some are M.C. capable, which can lead to a nasty surprise.~~

	*[[Gillman]]		*[[Gillman]]
	~~:Overall, probably the easiest opponents. Slightly tougher than Aquatoids, but still vulnerable. Only their Commanders have M.C. capability.~~

	*[[Lobsterman]]		*[[Lobsterman]]
	:Extremely tough shock troops, [[Damage Modifiers (TFTD)\|resistant to]] most ranged attacks and damage types, though very vulnerable to a few others. Usually first appear a few months into the game and soon account for most alien subs. All possess an innate melee attack, but none are M.C. capable.

	*[[Tasoth]]		*[[Tasoth]]
	~~:Best described as alien special forces or super-soldiers. Their leaders are M.C. capable. Arguably the most dangerous aliens in the game~~, but ~~by the time they show up one should be able to handle them.~~		*[[Mixed Crew]] (not a race per se, but a mix of Tasoths and Aquatoids with many different Terror Units)

	*[[Mixed Crew]]		===Terror Units===
	~~:A crew composed of mostly Tasoths and some Aquatoids, accompanied by an unusual mix of~~ Terror Units~~: Tentaculats~~ and ~~Hallucinoids underwater~~, ~~and Triscenes, Bio~~-~~Drones, Calcinites and Xarquids~~ on ~~land. They do only~~ Terror ~~and Floating Base Attack~~ (~~Retaliation~~) ~~missions~~, ~~and~~ can also be found ~~guarding [[Alien_Colony_Attack_Mission\|Alien Colonies]]~~ and ~~[[Artefact Site]]s~~.		Terror Units are more specialized and use innate attacks. As their name implies, they accompany the Weapon-Carrying Aliens on [[Terror Mission (TFTD)\|Terror Missions]] and when assaulting X-COM bases, but can also be found defending important alien sites and their largest subs. None are M.C. capable, but most are extremely resistant to such attacks.

	~~===~~Terror Units~~===~~		For information on which Terror Units accompany which alien race, see: [[Terror Units (TFTD)]].
	~~Terror Units are more specialized and use innate attacks. As their name implies, they~~ accompany ~~the Weapon-Carrying Aliens on Terror Missions and when assaulting X-COM bases, but can also be found defending important~~ alien ~~sites and their largest subs. None are M.C. capable~~, ~~but most are extremely resistant to such attacks~~.

	*[[Bio-Drone]]		*[[Bio-Drone]]
	:Basically a hover-tank. Can take a few hits and still return fire with high accuracy, will go down in a huge explosion like the [[Cyberdisc]]. Very dangerous. Accompanies Tasoths and Lobster Men on land.

	*[[Calcinite]]		*[[Calcinite]]
	~~:Melee attack only. Looks like a diver. Comes with Aquatoids and Mixed Crews on land missions.~~

	*[[Deep One]]		*[[Deep One]]
	~~:Has a built-in arcing ranged attack, but is easily killed. Follows Gillmen on land missions. Make sure to catch a live specimen.~~

	*[[Hallucinoid]]		*[[Hallucinoid]]
	~~:While lacking a ranged attack, these large Jellyfish are deadly in melee, and can take a surprising amount of damage. Can "hover". Only on submerged missions with Aquatoids and Mixed Crews.~~

	*[[Tentaculat]]		*[[Tentaculat]]
	:Have a deadly melee attack that zombifies their victims. Armor offers no protection in the original game (though it does in OpenXCom). They're incredibly fast and can "hover". Don't play games, shoot on sight. They associate with Tasoths, Lobster Men, and Mixed Crews underwater.

	*[[Triscene]]		*[[Triscene]]
	:A baby dinosaur with metallic teeth and guns on their back. Associated with Mixed Crews on land missions, and therefore rarely seen. Just like their masters, you'd better be ready for them by the time they show up.

	*[[Xarquid]]		*[[Xarquid]]
	:Xarquids are actually giant Nautilus with a weapon shoved up the tentacles. Their shell provides some protection, but it's nowhere as good as the Lobstermen's. Xarquids associate with Gillmen on submerged missions and with Mixed Crews on land (likely a bug).

	*[[Zombie (TFTD)\|Zombie]]		*[[Zombie (TFTD)\|Zombie]]
	~~:That's what becomes of your troops if they're bitten by a Tentaculat.~~

	~~==See Also==~~
	* [[Overviews of Aliens (TFTD)]]

	{{Aliens (TFTD)}}		{{Aliens (TFTD)}}

	[[Category:TFTD]]		[[Category:TFTD]]

Darkpast: rewriting and updating some info

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	There exist many alien races.		There exist many alien races.
	Some are cretaceous creatures... some are aliens, here you will find info on races from the [[Second Alien War]].		Some are cretaceous creatures... some are aliens, here you will find the most basic info on races from the [[Second Alien War]].

			For a more comprehensive overview, see [[Overviews of Aliens (TFTD)]]. For an overview of their stats, see [[Alien Stats (TFTD)]].

	===Weapon-Carrying Aliens===		===Weapon-Carrying Aliens===
			Also known as Armed Combatants, these are the mainstay of the alien invasion. In every mission, X-COM will face one of these alien races. They are almost always armed with manufactured weapons, though some also have innate melee or [[Molecular Control]] attacks.

	*[[Aquatoid]]		*[[Aquatoid]]
	:Technically the most vulnerable aliens, can be easily killed even with harpoons. Usually ~~their subs appear mostly very early in~~ the ~~game~~. ~~However, their leaders~~ are M.C. capable which can lead to a nasty surprise.		:Technically the most vulnerable aliens, can be easily killed even with harpoons. Usually the first race to be encountered. Some are M.C. capable, which can lead to a nasty surprise.

	*[[Gillman]]		*[[Gillman]]
	:Overall, probably the easiest opponents. Slightly tougher than Aquatoids, but still vulnerable. ~~They make themselves scarce as the game progresses~~.		:Overall, probably the easiest opponents. Slightly tougher than Aquatoids, but still vulnerable. Only their Commanders have M.C. capability.

	*[[Lobsterman]]		*[[Lobsterman]]
	:~~Oh Boy. An extremely~~ tough ~~shell~~, [[Damage Modifiers (TFTD)\|resistant to]] most ranged attacks and damage types~~. You definitely need heavy weapons and lots of ammo. Prone to stunning and melee attacks~~, though ~~– if you have the gear and/or can get close enough~~. Usually first appear a few months into the game and soon account for most alien subs.		:Extremely tough shock troops, [[Damage Modifiers (TFTD)\|resistant to]] most ranged attacks and damage types, though very vulnerable to a few others. Usually first appear a few months into the game and soon account for most alien subs. All possess an innate melee attack, but none are M.C. capable.

	*[[Tasoth]]		*[[Tasoth]]
	:~~Although not armoured, they can take quite some punishment and still fight back. Being skilled marksmen to begin with, injured Tasoth will still be as dangerous~~ as ~~any other~~ alien. Their leaders are M.C. capable. Arguably the most dangerous aliens in the game, but by the time they show up one should be able to handle them.		:Best described as alien special forces or super-soldiers. Their leaders are M.C. capable. Arguably the most dangerous aliens in the game, but by the time they show up one should be able to handle them.

			*[[Mixed Crew]]
			:A crew composed of mostly Tasoths and some Aquatoids, accompanied by an unusual mix of Terror Units: Tentaculats and Hallucinoids underwater, and Triscenes, Bio-Drones, Calcinites and Xarquids on land. They do only Terror and Floating Base Attack (Retaliation) missions, and can also be found guarding [[Alien_Colony_Attack_Mission\|Alien Colonies]] and [[Artefact Site]]s.

	===Terror Units===		===Terror Units===
			Terror Units are more specialized and use innate attacks. As their name implies, they accompany the Weapon-Carrying Aliens on Terror Missions and when assaulting X-COM bases, but can also be found defending important alien sites and their largest subs. None are M.C. capable, but most are extremely resistant to such attacks.

	*[[Bio-Drone]]		*[[Bio-Drone]]
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	*[[Deep One]]		*[[Deep One]]
	:Has a built-in ranged attack ~~(called Electric Shock or Electric Blast)~~ but is easily killed. Follows Gillmen on land missions. Make sure to catch a live specimen.		:Has a built-in arcing ranged attack, but is easily killed. Follows Gillmen on land missions. Make sure to catch a live specimen.

	*[[Hallucinoid]]		*[[Hallucinoid]]
	:~~These~~ large Jellyfish are deadly, and can take a surprising amount of damage. Can ~~swim~~. Only on submerged missions with Aquatoids and Mixed Crews.		:While lacking a ranged attack, these large Jellyfish are deadly in melee, and can take a surprising amount of damage. Can "hover". Only on submerged missions with Aquatoids and Mixed Crews.

	*[[Tentaculat]]		*[[Tentaculat]]
	:A deadly melee attack that zombifies their victims. ~~Armour~~ offers ~~little~~ protection. They're incredibly fast and can ~~swim~~. Don't play games, shoot on sight. They associate with Tasoths, Lobster Men and Mixed Crews underwater.		:Have a deadly melee attack that zombifies their victims. Armor offers no protection in the original game (though it does in OpenXCom). They're incredibly fast and can "hover". Don't play games, shoot on sight. They associate with Tasoths, Lobster Men, and Mixed Crews underwater.

	*[[Triscene]]		*[[Triscene]]
	:A baby dinosaur with metallic teeth and guns on their back. Associated with Mixed Crews on land missions. Just like their masters, you'd better be ready for them by the time they show up.		:A baby dinosaur with metallic teeth and guns on their back. Associated with Mixed Crews on land missions, and therefore rarely seen. Just like their masters, you'd better be ready for them by the time they show up.

	*[[Xarquid]]		*[[Xarquid]]
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	*[[Zombie (TFTD)\|Zombie]]		*[[Zombie (TFTD)\|Zombie]]
	:That's what becomes of your troops if they're bitten by a Tentaculat.		:That's what becomes of your troops if they're bitten by a Tentaculat.

	~~===Nota Bene===~~
	~~The "who associates with whom" information is right most of the time. However, there's also the occasional [[Mixed Crew]] Mission where (almost) anything goes.~~


	==See Also==		==See Also==

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remove hale?

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	*[[Tasoth]]		*[[Tasoth]]
	:Although not armoured, they can take quite some punishment and still fight back. Being skilled marksmen to begin with, injured Tasoth will still be as dangerous as any other ~~hale~~ alien. Their leaders are M.C. capable. Arguably the most dangerous aliens in the game, but by the time they show up one should be able to handle them.		:Although not armoured, they can take quite some punishment and still fight back. Being skilled marksmen to begin with, injured Tasoth will still be as dangerous as any other alien. Their leaders are M.C. capable. Arguably the most dangerous aliens in the game, but by the time they show up one should be able to handle them.

	===Terror Units===		===Terror Units===

Darkpast: updated info on who associates with whom

2021-08-28T10:19:34Z

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	There ~~exists~~ many alien races.		There exist many alien races.
	Some are cretaceous creatures... some are aliens, here you will find info on races from the [[Second Alien War]].		Some are cretaceous creatures... some are aliens, here you will find info on races from the [[Second Alien War]].

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	*[[Calcinite]]		*[[Calcinite]]
	:Melee attack only. Looks like a diver. Comes with Aquatoids on land missions.		:Melee attack only. Looks like a diver. Comes with Aquatoids and Mixed Crews on land missions.

	*[[Deep One]]		*[[Deep One]]
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	*[[Hallucinoid]]		*[[Hallucinoid]]
	:These large Jellyfish are deadly, and can take a surprising amount of damage. Can swim. Only on submerged missions with Aquatoids.		:These large Jellyfish are deadly, and can take a surprising amount of damage. Can swim. Only on submerged missions with Aquatoids and Mixed Crews.

	*[[Tentaculat]]		*[[Tentaculat]]
	:A deadly melee attack that zombifies their victims. Armour offers little protection. They're incredibly fast and can swim. Don't play games, shoot on sight. They associate with Tasoths ~~and~~ Lobster Men underwater.		:A deadly melee attack that zombifies their victims. Armour offers little protection. They're incredibly fast and can swim. Don't play games, shoot on sight. They associate with Tasoths, Lobster Men and Mixed Crews underwater.

	*[[Triscene]]		*[[Triscene]]
	:A baby dinosaur with metallic teeth and guns on their back. Associated with ~~the Tasoths~~ on land missions ~~(along with Bio-Drones)~~. Just like their masters, you'd better be ready for them by the time they show up.		:A baby dinosaur with metallic teeth and guns on their back. Associated with Mixed Crews on land missions. Just like their masters, you'd better be ready for them by the time they show up.

	*[[Xarquid]]		*[[Xarquid]]
	:Xarquids are actually giant Nautilus with a weapon shoved up the tentacles. Their shell provides some protection, but it's nowhere as good as the Lobstermen's. Xarquids associate with Gillmen on submerged missions.		:Xarquids are actually giant Nautilus with a weapon shoved up the tentacles. Their shell provides some protection, but it's nowhere as good as the Lobstermen's. Xarquids associate with Gillmen on submerged missions and with Mixed Crews on land (likely a bug).

	*[[Zombie (TFTD)\|Zombie]]		*[[Zombie (TFTD)\|Zombie]]

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	[[Overviews of Aliens (TFTD)]]		* [[Overviews of Aliens (TFTD)]]
	~~<br />~~
	{{Aliens (TFTD)}}		{{Aliens (TFTD)}}

			[[Category:TFTD]]

Magic9mushroom at 00:36, 12 September 2009

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	===Nota Bene===		===Nota Bene===
	The "who associates with whom" information is right most of the time. However, there's also the occasional [[Mixed Crew]] Mission where (almost) anything goes.		The "who associates with whom" information is right most of the time. However, there's also the occasional [[Mixed Crew]] Mission where (almost) anything goes.


			==See Also==
			[[Overviews of Aliens (TFTD)]]
	<br />		<br />
	{{Aliens (TFTD)}}		{{Aliens (TFTD)}}

Magic9mushroom: /* Terror Units */

2009-09-12T00:34:25Z

Terror Units

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	*[[Bio-Drone]]		*[[Bio-Drone]]
	:Basically a hover-tank. Can take a few hits and still return fire with high accuracy, will go down in a huge explosion like the [[Cyberdisc]]. Very dangerous. Accompanies ~~Tasoth~~ and ~~Lobstermen~~ on land.		:Basically a hover-tank. Can take a few hits and still return fire with high accuracy, will go down in a huge explosion like the [[Cyberdisc]]. Very dangerous. Accompanies Tasoths and Lobster Men on land.

	*[[Calcinite]]		*[[Calcinite]]
	:Melee attack only~~, the most harmless alien in the game~~. ~~Also the only alien that wears clothes in TFTD, which might be related~~. Comes with Aquatoids on land missions.		:Melee attack only. Looks like a diver. Comes with Aquatoids on land missions.

	*[[Deep One]]		*[[Deep One]]
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	*[[Hallucinoid]]		*[[Hallucinoid]]
	:These large Jellyfish are deadly, and can take a surprising amount of damage. Can swim. Only on submerged missions~~, mostly~~ with Aquatoids~~. Also appear on alien bases~~.		:These large Jellyfish are deadly, and can take a surprising amount of damage. Can swim. Only on submerged missions with Aquatoids.

	*[[Tentaculat]]		*[[Tentaculat]]
	:A deadly melee attack that zombifies their victims. Armour offers little protection. They're incredibly fast and can swim. Don't play games, shoot on sight.		:A deadly melee attack that zombifies their victims. Armour offers little protection. They're incredibly fast and can swim. Don't play games, shoot on sight. They associate with Tasoths and Lobster Men underwater.

	*[[Triscene]]		*[[Triscene]]
	:A baby dinosaur with metallic teeth and guns on their back. Associated with the ~~Tasoth, may be met usually below, sometimes above water~~. Just like their masters, you'd better be ready for them by the time they show up.		:A baby dinosaur with metallic teeth and guns on their back. Associated with the Tasoths on land missions (along with Bio-Drones). Just like their masters, you'd better be ready for them by the time they show up.

	*[[Xarquid]]		*[[Xarquid]]
	:Xarquids are actually giant Nautilus with a weapon shoved up the tentacles. Their shell provides some protection, but it's nowhere as good as the Lobstermen's. Xarquids ~~usually~~ associate with Gillmen on submerged missions~~, but have occasionally been spotted on land~~.		:Xarquids are actually giant Nautilus with a weapon shoved up the tentacles. Their shell provides some protection, but it's nowhere as good as the Lobstermen's. Xarquids associate with Gillmen on submerged missions.

	*[[Zombie (TFTD)\|Zombie]]		*[[Zombie (TFTD)\|Zombie]]

Hajo: /* Terror Units */ Typo

2009-08-10T18:51:40Z

Terror Units: Typo

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	*[[Hallucinoid]]		*[[Hallucinoid]]
	:These large Jellyfish are deadly, and can take a surprising amount of damage. Can swim. Only on submerged missions, mostly with ~~Auqatoids~~. Also appear on alien bases.		:These large Jellyfish are deadly, and can take a surprising amount of damage. Can swim. Only on submerged missions, mostly with Aquatoids. Also appear on alien bases.

	*[[Tentaculat]]		*[[Tentaculat]]

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2009-04-23T12:35:15Z

Terror Units

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	*[[Calcinite]]		*[[Calcinite]]
	:Melee attack only, ~~one of~~ the ~~more~~ harmless ~~Terror Units~~. Comes with Aquatoids on land missions.		:Melee attack only, the most harmless alien in the game. Also the only alien that wears clothes in TFTD, which might be related. Comes with Aquatoids on land missions.

	*[[Deep One]]		*[[Deep One]]
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	*[[Hallucinoid]]		*[[Hallucinoid]]
	:These large Jellyfish are deadly, and can take a surprising amount of damage. Only on submerged missions, mostly with Auqatoids.		:These large Jellyfish are deadly, and can take a surprising amount of damage. Can swim. Only on submerged missions, mostly with Auqatoids. Also appear on alien bases.

	*[[Tentaculat]]		*[[Tentaculat]]
	:A deadly melee attack that zombifies their victims. Armour offers little protection. They're incredibly fast. Don't play games, shoot on sight.		:A deadly melee attack that zombifies their victims. Armour offers little protection. They're incredibly fast and can swim. Don't play games, shoot on sight.

	*[[Triscene]]		*[[Triscene]]
	:A baby dinosaur with metallic teeth and guns on their back. Associated with the Tasoth, may be met usually below, sometimes above water. Just like their masters, you'~~re probably~~ ready for them by the time they show up.		:A baby dinosaur with metallic teeth and guns on their back. Associated with the Tasoth, may be met usually below, sometimes above water. Just like their masters, you'd better be ready for them by the time they show up.

	*[[Xarquid]]		*[[Xarquid]]