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	~~This section gives a brief description~~ of the ~~various aliens in X-COM Apocalypse and the threats posed by each. Enemies~~ are sorted by their general order of appearance.		'''Aliens! ...there're ugly ...UGLY!'''

			=Alien Lifeforms=
			An overview of the alien lifeforms which are sorted by their general order of appearance within Mega-Primus and beyond.

	==[[Brainsucker]]==		==[[Brainsucker]]==

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	This behemoth of a creature is functionally an alien tank. Megaspawn are heavily armoured and have two inbuilt weapons: a high powered disruptor beam and a missile launcher with infinite ammunition. Due to the homing and area-effect nature of their missiles, Megaspawn are exceptionally dangerous enemies until [[X-COM Disruptor Armor]] is deployed late in the war. Fortunately, these will only be encountered when assaulting the last few UFO types or later alien buildings.		This behemoth of a creature is functionally an alien tank. Megaspawn are heavily armoured and have two inbuilt weapons: a high powered disruptor beam and a missile launcher with infinite ammunition. Due to the homing and area-effect nature of their missiles, Megaspawn are exceptionally dangerous enemies until [[X-COM Disruptor Armor]] is deployed late in the war. Fortunately, these will only be encountered when assaulting the last few UFO types or later alien buildings.

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	==[[Psimorph]]==		==[[Psimorph]]==
	[[Image:Psimorph.png\|Psimorph UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]		[[Image:Psimorph.png\|Psimorph UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]

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	==[[Spitter]]==		==[[Spitter]]==
	[[Image:~~Popper~~.png\|~~Popper~~ UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]		[[Image:Spitter.png\|Spitter UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]

	Spitters are pink, headless bipeds that spit acid out of their open throats. Unlike Multiworms, Spitters are not particularly durable nor their attacks particularly fast or accurate, and as such they are simply fodder for an even moderately-equipped Agent.		Spitters are pink, headless bipeds that spit acid out of their open throats. Unlike Multiworms, Spitters are not particularly durable nor their attacks particularly fast or accurate, and as such they are simply fodder for an even moderately-equipped Agent.
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	==[[Popper]]==		==[[Popper]]==
	[[Image:~~Spitter~~.png\|~~Spitter~~ UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]		[[Image:Popper.png\|Popper UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]

	Poppers are very fast, blue-green creatures that will run up to the nearest Agent and then self-destruct in a powerful explosion. This explosion can kill a full-health rookie through [[Megapol Armor]], and as such Poppers are considered one of the most dangerous aliens in the game (particularly in turn-based mode, as you cannot simply focus your entire squad on the Popper as you can in real-time). Poppers will also detonate if killed by bullets, explosives, or bleeding out; this can be a bad thing if the Popper is almost on top of your soldiers, or a good thing if it's among other aliens. Another hazard from Poppers is that they leave a trail of smoke behind them as they run; this smoke is thick enough to provide concealment to whatever's following the Popper (including, potentially, other Poppers).		Poppers are very fast, blue-green creatures that will run up to the nearest Agent and then self-destruct in a powerful explosion. This explosion can kill a full-health rookie through [[Megapol Armor]], and as such Poppers are considered one of the most dangerous aliens in the game (particularly in turn-based mode, as you cannot simply focus your entire squad on the Popper as you can in real-time). Poppers will also detonate if killed by bullets, explosives, or bleeding out; this can be a bad thing if the Popper is almost on top of your soldiers, or a good thing if it's among other aliens. Another hazard from Poppers is that they leave a trail of smoke behind them as they run; this smoke is thick enough to provide concealment to whatever's following the Popper (including, potentially, other Poppers).

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	==[[Spitter]]==		==[[Spitter]]==
	[[Image:Popper.png\|Popper UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|~~75px~~]]		[[Image:Popper.png\|Popper UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]

	Spitters are pink, headless bipeds that spit acid out of their open throats. Unlike Multiworms, Spitters are not particularly durable nor their attacks particularly fast or accurate, and as such they are simply fodder for an even moderately-equipped Agent.		Spitters are pink, headless bipeds that spit acid out of their open throats. Unlike Multiworms, Spitters are not particularly durable nor their attacks particularly fast or accurate, and as such they are simply fodder for an even moderately-equipped Agent.
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	==[[Popper]]==		==[[Popper]]==
	[[Image:Spitter.png\|Spitter UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|~~75px~~]]		[[Image:Spitter.png\|Spitter UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]

	Poppers are very fast, blue-green creatures that will run up to the nearest Agent and then self-destruct in a powerful explosion. This explosion can kill a full-health rookie through [[Megapol Armor]], and as such Poppers are considered one of the most dangerous aliens in the game (particularly in turn-based mode, as you cannot simply focus your entire squad on the Popper as you can in real-time). Poppers will also detonate if killed by bullets, explosives, or bleeding out; this can be a bad thing if the Popper is almost on top of your soldiers, or a good thing if it's among other aliens. Another hazard from Poppers is that they leave a trail of smoke behind them as they run; this smoke is thick enough to provide concealment to whatever's following the Popper (including, potentially, other Poppers).		Poppers are very fast, blue-green creatures that will run up to the nearest Agent and then self-destruct in a powerful explosion. This explosion can kill a full-health rookie through [[Megapol Armor]], and as such Poppers are considered one of the most dangerous aliens in the game (particularly in turn-based mode, as you cannot simply focus your entire squad on the Popper as you can in real-time). Poppers will also detonate if killed by bullets, explosives, or bleeding out; this can be a bad thing if the Popper is almost on top of your soldiers, or a good thing if it's among other aliens. Another hazard from Poppers is that they leave a trail of smoke behind them as they run; this smoke is thick enough to provide concealment to whatever's following the Popper (including, potentially, other Poppers).
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	==[[Chrysalis]]==		==[[Chrysalis]]==
	[[Image:Chrysalis.png\|Chrysalis UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|~~75px~~]]		[[Image:Chrysalis.png\|Chrysalis UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]

	An intermediate stage of the alien life-cycle, between Hyperworms and mature aliens, the Chrysalis cannot move or attack. As such, these pose no threat whatsoever. Like the Multiworm Egg, they are recovered alive automatically if simply left alone.		An intermediate stage of the alien life-cycle, between Hyperworms and mature aliens, the Chrysalis cannot move or attack. As such, these pose no threat whatsoever. Like the Multiworm Egg, they are recovered alive automatically if simply left alone.
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	==[[Skeletoid]]==		==[[Skeletoid]]==
	[[Image:Skeletoid.png\|Skeletoid UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|~~75px~~]]		[[Image:Skeletoid.png\|Skeletoid UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]

	These yellow, spindly aliens are basically alien special forces, and will be seen in increasing numbers as UFOs become more advanced. Like Anthropods, they use equipment, but they are much faster, have significantly-better accuracy, and can fly. Skeletoids with [[Personal Cloaking Field]]s are particularly deadly, as their mobility makes them hard to find. They share Anthropods' weakness to psionics to some extent, though not fully.		These yellow, spindly aliens are basically alien special forces, and will be seen in increasing numbers as UFOs become more advanced. Like Anthropods, they use equipment, but they are much faster, have significantly-better accuracy, and can fly. Skeletoids with [[Personal Cloaking Field]]s are particularly deadly, as their mobility makes them hard to find. They share Anthropods' weakness to psionics to some extent, though not fully.
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	==[[Queenspawn]]==		==[[Queenspawn]]==
	[[Image:Queenspawn.png\|Queenspawn UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|~~100px~~]]		[[Image:Queenspawn.png\|Queenspawn UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|150px]]

	The Queenspawn (there's only one) is the source of Multiworm Eggs and, therefore, all non-Micronoid aliens. She cannot move, but has a powerful acid spit attack and 600 health, as well as many, many guards.		The Queenspawn (there's only one) is the source of Multiworm Eggs and, therefore, all non-Micronoid aliens. She cannot move, but has a powerful acid spit attack and 600 health, as well as many, many guards.

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	Note that there are two ways for Brainsuckers to appear; some are simply spawned at mission start like any other alien, but Brainsuckers can also be brought into battle by other aliens as [[Brainsucker Pod]]s, which are fired at your troops with a [[Brainsucker Launcher]].		Note that there are two ways for Brainsuckers to appear; some are simply spawned at mission start like any other alien, but Brainsuckers can also be brought into battle by other aliens as [[Brainsucker Pod]]s, which are fired at your troops with a [[Brainsucker Launcher]].

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	==[[Anthropod]]==		==[[Anthropod]]==
	[[Image:Antropod.png\|Anthropod UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]		[[Image:Antropod.png\|Anthropod UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]
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	Unlike most aliens, Anthropods are quite vulnerable to psionic attacks with a [[Mind Bender]].		Unlike most aliens, Anthropods are quite vulnerable to psionic attacks with a [[Mind Bender]].

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	==[[Multiworm Egg]]==		==[[Multiworm Egg]]==
	[[Image:Multiworm-Egg.png\|Multiworm Egg UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]		[[Image:Multiworm-Egg.png\|Multiworm Egg UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]
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	Also referred to simply as "Alien Egg", these pink blobs are the first stage of the alien [[The Alien Life Cycle (Apocalypse)\|life-cycle]]. They cannot move and simply spit acid at X-Com Agents that enter the same room. Their spit attack is not particularly powerful and their health not particularly high, making them largely harmless; moreover, simply leaving Multiworm Eggs alone will result in their automatic live capture once all mobile aliens are subdued.		Also referred to simply as "Alien Egg", these pink blobs are the first stage of the alien [[The Alien Life Cycle (Apocalypse)\|life-cycle]]. They cannot move and simply spit acid at X-Com Agents that enter the same room. Their spit attack is not particularly powerful and their health not particularly high, making them largely harmless; moreover, simply leaving Multiworm Eggs alone will result in their automatic live capture once all mobile aliens are subdued.

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	==[[Multiworm]]==		==[[Multiworm]]==
	[[Image:Multiworm.png\|Multiworm UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]		[[Image:Multiworm.png\|Multiworm UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]
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	It is generally recommended that X-Com agents stun Multiworms rather than killing them outright; stunned Multiworms do not release Hyperworms, and at least one live Multiworm is required to access Toxin B. Note that a Multiworm must be brought to approximately 50% health before a Stun Grapple can subdue it.		It is generally recommended that X-Com agents stun Multiworms rather than killing them outright; stunned Multiworms do not release Hyperworms, and at least one live Multiworm is required to access Toxin B. Note that a Multiworm must be brought to approximately 50% health before a Stun Grapple can subdue it.

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	==[[Hyperworm]]==		==[[Hyperworm]]==
	[[Image:Hyperworm.png\|Hyperworm UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]		[[Image:Hyperworm.png\|Hyperworm UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]
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	Note that it is not necessary to actually capture a Hyperworm; while a live Hyperworm is an important research topic, four live Hyperworms are automatically obtained upon researching a live Multiworm.		Note that it is not necessary to actually capture a Hyperworm; while a live Hyperworm is an important research topic, four live Hyperworms are automatically obtained upon researching a live Multiworm.

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	==[[Spitter]]==		==[[Spitter]]==
	[[Image:Popper.png\|Popper UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|75px]]		[[Image:Popper.png\|Popper UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|75px]]
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	Spitters are pink, headless bipeds that spit acid out of their open throats. Unlike Multiworms, Spitters are not particularly durable nor their attacks particularly fast or accurate, and as such they are simply fodder for an even moderately-equipped Agent.		Spitters are pink, headless bipeds that spit acid out of their open throats. Unlike Multiworms, Spitters are not particularly durable nor their attacks particularly fast or accurate, and as such they are simply fodder for an even moderately-equipped Agent.

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	==[[Popper]]==		==[[Popper]]==
	[[Image:Spitter.png\|Spitter UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|75px]]		[[Image:Spitter.png\|Spitter UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|75px]]
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	Fortunately, Poppers have low health and will go down in one hit from powerful weapons such as the [[Megapol Stun Grapple]], [[Devastator Cannon]] and Toxin B.		Fortunately, Poppers have low health and will go down in one hit from powerful weapons such as the [[Megapol Stun Grapple]], [[Devastator Cannon]] and Toxin B.

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	==[[Chrysalis]]==		==[[Chrysalis]]==
	[[Image:Chrysalis.png\|Chrysalis UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|75px]]		[[Image:Chrysalis.png\|Chrysalis UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|75px]]
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	An intermediate stage of the alien life-cycle, between Hyperworms and mature aliens, the Chrysalis cannot move or attack. As such, these pose no threat whatsoever. Like the Multiworm Egg, they are recovered alive automatically if simply left alone.		An intermediate stage of the alien life-cycle, between Hyperworms and mature aliens, the Chrysalis cannot move or attack. As such, these pose no threat whatsoever. Like the Multiworm Egg, they are recovered alive automatically if simply left alone.

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	==[[Skeletoid]]==		==[[Skeletoid]]==
	[[Image:Skeletoid.png\|Skeletoid UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|75px]]		[[Image:Skeletoid.png\|Skeletoid UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|75px]]
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	These yellow, spindly aliens are basically alien special forces, and will be seen in increasing numbers as UFOs become more advanced. Like Anthropods, they use equipment, but they are much faster, have significantly-better accuracy, and can fly. Skeletoids with [[Personal Cloaking Field]]s are particularly deadly, as their mobility makes them hard to find. They share Anthropods' weakness to psionics to some extent, though not fully.		These yellow, spindly aliens are basically alien special forces, and will be seen in increasing numbers as UFOs become more advanced. Like Anthropods, they use equipment, but they are much faster, have significantly-better accuracy, and can fly. Skeletoids with [[Personal Cloaking Field]]s are particularly deadly, as their mobility makes them hard to find. They share Anthropods' weakness to psionics to some extent, though not fully.

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	==[[Micronoid Aggregate]]==		==[[Micronoid Aggregate]]==
	[[Image:Micronoid.png\|Micronoid Aggregate UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]		[[Image:Micronoid.png\|Micronoid Aggregate UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]
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	Micronoid Aggregates are only found on board the [[Alien Bomber (Apocalypse)\|Alien Bomber]] and in the [[Sleeping Chamber]]. Note that Stun Grenades have no effect on Micronoids, so Stun Grapples are the preferred method of taking one alive (psi-stun can also work, but requires a ''highly''-trained Hybrid thanks to Micronoids' high psi-defence).		Micronoid Aggregates are only found on board the [[Alien Bomber (Apocalypse)\|Alien Bomber]] and in the [[Sleeping Chamber]]. Note that Stun Grenades have no effect on Micronoids, so Stun Grapples are the preferred method of taking one alive (psi-stun can also work, but requires a ''highly''-trained Hybrid thanks to Micronoids' high psi-defence).

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	==[[Megaspawn]]==		==[[Megaspawn]]==
	[[Image:Megaspawn.png\|Megaspawn UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]		[[Image:Megaspawn.png\|Megaspawn UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]
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	One quirk of Megaspawn behaviour is that they won't use their missiles at point-blank range (presumably to avoid killing themselves with splash damage). As such, an agent right next to a Megaspawn is often paradoxically the safest.		One quirk of Megaspawn behaviour is that they won't use their missiles at point-blank range (presumably to avoid killing themselves with splash damage). As such, an agent right next to a Megaspawn is often paradoxically the safest.

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	==[[Psimorph]]==		==[[Psimorph]]==
	[[Image:Psimorph.png\|Psimorph UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]		[[Image:Psimorph.png\|Psimorph UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]
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	Psimorphs will only appear on the [[Alien Mothership (Apocalypse)\|Alien Mothership]] and in certain alien buildings.		Psimorphs will only appear on the [[Alien Mothership (Apocalypse)\|Alien Mothership]] and in certain alien buildings.

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	==[[Overspawn]]==		==[[Overspawn]]==
	[[Image:Overspawn.png\|Overspawn UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]		[[Image:Overspawn.png\|Overspawn UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]
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	The Overspawn cannot be captured alive.		The Overspawn cannot be captured alive.

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	==[[Queenspawn]]==		==[[Queenspawn]]==
	[[Image:Queenspawn.png\|Queenspawn UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]		[[Image:Queenspawn.png\|Queenspawn UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]

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	==[[Hyperworm]]==		==[[Hyperworm]]==
			[[Image:Hyperworm.png\|Hyperworm UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]

	Hyperworms are tiny, fast, weak aliens that slither up to your soldiers and whittle down their health with a constant stream of bite attacks. Their low health and lack of ranged attack makes them easy pickings at range, but if your soldiers are near a Multiworm when it bursts open it can be difficult to kill all four Hyperworms before they inflict serious damage. Fire and explosives are particularly effective against Hyperworms, due to both a damage-type vulnerability and these weapons' ability to hit all Hyperworms at once.		Hyperworms are tiny, fast, weak aliens that slither up to your soldiers and whittle down their health with a constant stream of bite attacks. Their low health and lack of ranged attack makes them easy pickings at range, but if your soldiers are near a Multiworm when it bursts open it can be difficult to kill all four Hyperworms before they inflict serious damage. Fire and explosives are particularly effective against Hyperworms, due to both a damage-type vulnerability and these weapons' ability to hit all Hyperworms at once.
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	==[[Queenspawn]]==		==[[Queenspawn]]==
			[[Image:Queenspawn.png\|Queenspawn UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]

	The Queenspawn (there's only one) is the source of Multiworm Eggs and, therefore, all non-Micronoid aliens. She cannot move, but has a powerful acid spit attack and 600 health, as well as many, many guards.		The Queenspawn (there's only one) is the source of Multiworm Eggs and, therefore, all non-Micronoid aliens. She cannot move, but has a powerful acid spit attack and 600 health, as well as many, many guards.

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	==[[Multiworm]]==		==[[Multiworm]]==
			[[Image:Multiworm.png\|Multiworm UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]

	Another early stage of the alien life-cycle, Multiworms are large, green blobs of protoplasm that slowly amble about while spitting acid at your Agents. Their acid attacks are somewhat dangerous in the early game due to their decent accuracy and high rate of fire, but the Multiworms' biggest strengths are their high health (more than three times that of any other alien until the Megaspawn) and their death throes; when a Multiworm is killed, a swarm of four Hyperworms emerges from its corpse.		Another early stage of the alien life-cycle, Multiworms are large, green blobs of protoplasm that slowly amble about while spitting acid at your Agents. Their acid attacks are somewhat dangerous in the early game due to their decent accuracy and high rate of fire, but the Multiworms' biggest strengths are their high health (more than three times that of any other alien until the Megaspawn) and their death throes; when a Multiworm is killed, a swarm of four Hyperworms emerges from its corpse.
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	==[[Spitter]]==		==[[Spitter]]==
	[[Image:Popper.png\|Popper UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|~~50px~~]]		[[Image:Popper.png\|Popper UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|75px]]

	Spitters are pink, headless bipeds that spit acid out of their open throats. Unlike Multiworms, Spitters are not particularly durable nor their attacks particularly fast or accurate, and as such they are simply fodder for an even moderately-equipped Agent.		Spitters are pink, headless bipeds that spit acid out of their open throats. Unlike Multiworms, Spitters are not particularly durable nor their attacks particularly fast or accurate, and as such they are simply fodder for an even moderately-equipped Agent.

	==[[Popper]]==		==[[Popper]]==
	[[Image:Spitter.png\|Spitter UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|~~50px~~]]		[[Image:Spitter.png\|Spitter UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|75px]]

	Poppers are very fast, blue-green creatures that will run up to the nearest Agent and then self-destruct in a powerful explosion. This explosion can kill a full-health rookie through [[Megapol Armor]], and as such Poppers are considered one of the most dangerous aliens in the game (particularly in turn-based mode, as you cannot simply focus your entire squad on the Popper as you can in real-time). Poppers will also detonate if killed by bullets, explosives, or bleeding out; this can be a bad thing if the Popper is almost on top of your soldiers, or a good thing if it's among other aliens. Another hazard from Poppers is that they leave a trail of smoke behind them as they run; this smoke is thick enough to provide concealment to whatever's following the Popper (including, potentially, other Poppers).		Poppers are very fast, blue-green creatures that will run up to the nearest Agent and then self-destruct in a powerful explosion. This explosion can kill a full-health rookie through [[Megapol Armor]], and as such Poppers are considered one of the most dangerous aliens in the game (particularly in turn-based mode, as you cannot simply focus your entire squad on the Popper as you can in real-time). Poppers will also detonate if killed by bullets, explosives, or bleeding out; this can be a bad thing if the Popper is almost on top of your soldiers, or a good thing if it's among other aliens. Another hazard from Poppers is that they leave a trail of smoke behind them as they run; this smoke is thick enough to provide concealment to whatever's following the Popper (including, potentially, other Poppers).
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	==[[Chrysalis]]==		==[[Chrysalis]]==
	[[Image:Chrysalis.png\|Chrysalis UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|~~50px~~]]		[[Image:Chrysalis.png\|Chrysalis UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|75px]]

	An intermediate stage of the alien life-cycle, between Hyperworms and mature aliens, the Chrysalis cannot move or attack. As such, these pose no threat whatsoever. Like the Multiworm Egg, they are recovered alive automatically if simply left alone.		An intermediate stage of the alien life-cycle, between Hyperworms and mature aliens, the Chrysalis cannot move or attack. As such, these pose no threat whatsoever. Like the Multiworm Egg, they are recovered alive automatically if simply left alone.

	==[[Skeletoid]]==		==[[Skeletoid]]==
	[[Image:Skeletoid.png\|Skeletoid UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|~~50px~~]]		[[Image:Skeletoid.png\|Skeletoid UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|75px]]

	These yellow, spindly aliens are basically alien special forces, and will be seen in increasing numbers as UFOs become more advanced. Like Anthropods, they use equipment, but they are much faster, have significantly-better accuracy, and can fly. Skeletoids with [[Personal Cloaking Field]]s are particularly deadly, as their mobility makes them hard to find. They share Anthropods' weakness to psionics to some extent, though not fully.		These yellow, spindly aliens are basically alien special forces, and will be seen in increasing numbers as UFOs become more advanced. Like Anthropods, they use equipment, but they are much faster, have significantly-better accuracy, and can fly. Skeletoids with [[Personal Cloaking Field]]s are particularly deadly, as their mobility makes them hard to find. They share Anthropods' weakness to psionics to some extent, though not fully.

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	==[[Brainsucker]]==		==[[Brainsucker]]==
			[[Image:Brainsucker.png\|Brainsucker UFOPedia picture - OpenApoc cut\|right\|100px]]

	One of the most memorable and iconic of Apocalypse's many aliens, the Brainsucker is also likely the first you'll encounter. Reminiscent of the facehugger from ''Alien'', these annoying, fast little critters will jump onto the heads of your Agents and "brainsuck" them, dying in the process. A brainsucked Agent is under permanent alien control; they must be subdued to complete the mission, and cannot be recovered. Brainsuckers will not target [[Androids (Apocalypse)\|Androids]] or the defense guns of [[Security Station (Apocalypse)\|Security Stations]].		One of the most memorable and iconic of Apocalypse's many aliens, the Brainsucker is also likely the first you'll encounter. Reminiscent of the facehugger from ''Alien'', these annoying, fast little critters will jump onto the heads of your Agents and "brainsuck" them, dying in the process. A brainsucked Agent is under permanent alien control; they must be subdued to complete the mission, and cannot be recovered. Brainsuckers will not target [[Androids (Apocalypse)\|Androids]] or the defense guns of [[Security Station (Apocalypse)\|Security Stations]].
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	==[[Anthropod]]==		==[[Anthropod]]==
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	The blue, bipedal Anthropod is the mainstay of the alien army, and functions as the alien equivalent to X-Com's soldiers. Anthropods have mediocre health and speed, and no innate attacks, but make up for it with the ability to use weapons and equipment. At the beginning of the game, Anthropods will only be equipped with [[Brainsucker Launcher]]s and cannot directly damage your troops, but as the war progresses and the aliens begin to take X-Com more seriously they will be equipped with [[Disruptor Gun\|disruptor]] weapons, grenades and eventually missile launchers, while gaining access to [[Personal Disruptor Shield\|shields]] and [[Personal Cloaking Field\|cloaking devices]]. As such, the threat posed by Anthropods is entirely dependent on their equipment loadout, and steadily grows throughout the game.		The blue, bipedal Anthropod is the mainstay of the alien army, and functions as the alien equivalent to X-Com's soldiers. Anthropods have mediocre health and speed, and no innate attacks, but make up for it with the ability to use weapons and equipment. At the beginning of the game, Anthropods will only be equipped with [[Brainsucker Launcher]]s and cannot directly damage your troops, but as the war progresses and the aliens begin to take X-Com more seriously they will be equipped with [[Disruptor Gun\|disruptor]] weapons, grenades and eventually missile launchers, while gaining access to [[Personal Disruptor Shield\|shields]] and [[Personal Cloaking Field\|cloaking devices]]. As such, the threat posed by Anthropods is entirely dependent on their equipment loadout, and steadily grows throughout the game.
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	==[[Spitter]]==		==[[Spitter]]==
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	Spitters are pink, headless bipeds that spit acid out of their open throats. Unlike Multiworms, Spitters are not particularly durable nor their attacks particularly fast or accurate, and as such they are simply fodder for an even moderately-equipped Agent.		Spitters are pink, headless bipeds that spit acid out of their open throats. Unlike Multiworms, Spitters are not particularly durable nor their attacks particularly fast or accurate, and as such they are simply fodder for an even moderately-equipped Agent.

	==[[Popper]]==		==[[Popper]]==
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	Poppers are very fast, blue-green creatures that will run up to the nearest Agent and then self-destruct in a powerful explosion. This explosion can kill a full-health rookie through [[Megapol Armor]], and as such Poppers are considered one of the most dangerous aliens in the game (particularly in turn-based mode, as you cannot simply focus your entire squad on the Popper as you can in real-time). Poppers will also detonate if killed by bullets, explosives, or bleeding out; this can be a bad thing if the Popper is almost on top of your soldiers, or a good thing if it's among other aliens. Another hazard from Poppers is that they leave a trail of smoke behind them as they run; this smoke is thick enough to provide concealment to whatever's following the Popper (including, potentially, other Poppers).		Poppers are very fast, blue-green creatures that will run up to the nearest Agent and then self-destruct in a powerful explosion. This explosion can kill a full-health rookie through [[Megapol Armor]], and as such Poppers are considered one of the most dangerous aliens in the game (particularly in turn-based mode, as you cannot simply focus your entire squad on the Popper as you can in real-time). Poppers will also detonate if killed by bullets, explosives, or bleeding out; this can be a bad thing if the Popper is almost on top of your soldiers, or a good thing if it's among other aliens. Another hazard from Poppers is that they leave a trail of smoke behind them as they run; this smoke is thick enough to provide concealment to whatever's following the Popper (including, potentially, other Poppers).
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	==[[Chrysalis]]==		==[[Chrysalis]]==
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	An intermediate stage of the alien life-cycle, between Hyperworms and mature aliens, the Chrysalis cannot move or attack. As such, these pose no threat whatsoever. Like the Multiworm Egg, they are recovered alive automatically if simply left alone.		An intermediate stage of the alien life-cycle, between Hyperworms and mature aliens, the Chrysalis cannot move or attack. As such, these pose no threat whatsoever. Like the Multiworm Egg, they are recovered alive automatically if simply left alone.

	==[[Skeletoid]]==		==[[Skeletoid]]==
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	These yellow, spindly aliens are basically alien special forces, and will be seen in increasing numbers as UFOs become more advanced. Like Anthropods, they use equipment, but they are much faster, have significantly-better accuracy, and can fly. Skeletoids with [[Personal Cloaking Field]]s are particularly deadly, as their mobility makes them hard to find. They share Anthropods' weakness to psionics to some extent, though not fully.		These yellow, spindly aliens are basically alien special forces, and will be seen in increasing numbers as UFOs become more advanced. Like Anthropods, they use equipment, but they are much faster, have significantly-better accuracy, and can fly. Skeletoids with [[Personal Cloaking Field]]s are particularly deadly, as their mobility makes them hard to find. They share Anthropods' weakness to psionics to some extent, though not fully.