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Magic9mushroom: /* Alien Submarine Overview */ correcting terminology

2018-08-06T04:32:13Z

Alien Submarine Overview: correcting terminology

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	<table {{StdCenterTable}} class="sortable">		<table {{StdCenterTable}} class="sortable">
	<tr {{StdDescTable_Heading}}><th width="160">Craft</th><th width="90">Size</th><th width="110">Max Speed</th><th width="90">Escape Time</th><th width="110">Weapon Power</th><th width="140">Weapon Range (km)</th><th width="110">Firing Interval**</th><th width="110">Damage Capacity</th><th width="100">Points (~~Crashed~~)</th><th width="110">Points (Destroyed)</th></tr>		<tr {{StdDescTable_Heading}}><th width="160">Craft</th><th width="90">Size</th><th width="110">Max Speed</th><th width="90">Escape Time</th><th width="110">Weapon Power</th><th width="140">Weapon Range (km)</th><th width="110">Firing Interval**</th><th width="110">Damage Capacity</th><th width="100">Points (Downed)</th><th width="110">Points (Destroyed)</th></tr>
	<tr><td align="left">[[Survey Ship]]</td><td>Very Small</td><td>2,000</td><td>200</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>N/A</td><td>60</td> <td>50</td><td>100</td></tr>		<tr><td align="left">[[Survey Ship]]</td><td>Very Small</td><td>2,000</td><td>200</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>N/A</td><td>60</td> <td>50</td><td>100</td></tr>
	<tr><td align="left">[[Escort]]</td><td>Small</td><td>2,800</td><td>250</td><td>30</td><td>13</td><td>56</td><td>300</td><td>75</td><td>150</td></tr>		<tr><td align="left">[[Escort]]</td><td>Small</td><td>2,800</td><td>250</td><td>30</td><td>13</td><td>56</td><td>300</td><td>75</td><td>150</td></tr>

Magic9mushroom: /* Alien Submarine Overview */ fixing up table like the UFO one

2018-08-06T02:47:13Z

Alien Submarine Overview: fixing up table like the UFO one

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	<table {{StdCenterTable}} class="sortable">		<table {{StdCenterTable}} class="sortable">
	<tr {{StdDescTable_Heading}}><th width="160">Craft</th><th width="90">Size</th><th width="110">Max Speed</th><th width="90">~~Accel.~~</th><th width="~~130~~">~~Weap.~~ Power</th><th width="140">~~Weap.~~ Range*</th><th width="~~130~~">Damage ~~Cap.~~</th><th width="100">Crashed ~~Pnt.~~</th><th width="110">Destroyed ~~Pnt.~~</th></tr>		<tr {{StdDescTable_Heading}}><th width="160">Craft</th><th width="90">Size</th><th width="110">Max Speed</th><th width="90">Escape Time</th><th width="110">Weapon Power</th><th width="140">Weapon Range (km)</th><th width="110">Firing Interval**</th><th width="110">Damage Capacity</th><th width="100">Points (Crashed)</th><th width="110">Points (Destroyed)</th></tr>
	<tr><td align="left">[[Survey Ship]]</td><td>Very Small</td><td>2,000</td><td>12</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>60</td> <td>50</td><td>100</td></tr>		<tr><td align="left">[[Survey Ship]]</td><td>Very Small</td><td>2,000</td><td>200</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>N/A</td><td>60</td> <td>50</td><td>100</td></tr>
	<tr><td align="left">[[Escort]]</td><td>Small</td><td>2,800</td><td>9</td><td>30</td><td>13</td><td>300</td> <td>75</td><td>150</td></tr>		<tr><td align="left">[[Escort]]</td><td>Small</td><td>2,800</td><td>250</td><td>30</td><td>13</td><td>56</td><td>300</td><td>75</td><td>150</td></tr>
	<tr><td align="left">[[Cruiser]]</td><td>Small</td><td>2,600</td><td>9</td><td>25</td><td>35</td><td>300</td> <td>125</td><td>250</td></tr>		<tr><td align="left">[[Cruiser]]</td><td>Small</td><td>2,600</td><td>300</td><td>25</td><td>35</td><td>48</td><td>300</td><td>125</td><td>250</td></tr>
	<tr><td align="left">[[Heavy Cruiser]]</td><td>Medium</td><td>3,800</td><td>8</td><td>60</td><td>20</td><td>450</td> <td>250</td><td>~~500~~</td></tr>		<tr><td align="left">[[Heavy Cruiser]]</td><td>Medium</td><td>3,800</td><td>500</td><td>60</td><td>20</td><td>48</td><td>450</td><td>250</td><td>****</td></tr>
	<tr><td align="left">[[Hunter]]</td><td>Medium</td><td>4,500</td><td>8</td><td>50</td><td>18</td><td>500</td><td>250</td><td>~~500~~</td></tr>		<tr><td align="left">[[Hunter]]</td><td>Medium</td><td>4,500</td><td>500</td><td>50</td><td>18</td><td>32</td><td>500</td><td>250</td><td>****</td></tr>
	<tr><td align="left">[[Battleship (TFTD)\|Battleship]]</td><td>Large</td><td>4,200</td><td>6</td><td>140</td><td>50</td><td>1,400</td><td>500</td><td>~~1,000~~</td></tr>		<tr><td align="left">[[Battleship (TFTD)\|Battleship]]</td><td>Large</td><td>4,200</td><td>2,000</td><td>140</td><td>50</td><td>24</td><td>1,400</td><td>500</td><td>****</td></tr>
	<tr><td align="left">[[Dreadnought]]</td><td>Very Large</td><td>4,800</td><td>6</td><td>120</td><td>60</td><td>3,400</td><td>700</td><td>~~1,400~~</td></tr>		<tr><td align="left">[[Dreadnought]]</td><td>Very Large</td><td>4,800</td><td>4,000</td><td>120</td><td>60</td><td>24</td><td>3,400</td><td>700</td><td>****</td></tr>
	<tr><td align="left">[[Fleet Supply Cruiser]]</td><td>Large</td><td>3,400</td><td>6</td><td>70</td><td>38</td><td>2,000</td><td>400</td><td>~~800~~</td></tr>		<tr><td align="left">[[Fleet Supply Cruiser]]</td><td>Large</td><td>3,400</td><td>3,000</td><td>70</td><td>38</td><td>24</td><td>2,000</td><td>400</td><td>****</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>

	~~Comments:~~		<nowiki>*</nowiki> Actual interval before an Alien Sub flees is calculated by randomly increasing this value by 0-100%, then subtracting 30 per difficulty level. For example, the Escort on Superhuman (difficulty 6 in the game code) will attempt to flee after 70-320 frames. The Acceleration value in the in-game [[UFOpedia]] is not used.
	* ~~Weapon Range:~~ figures given in the in-game [[~~UFOpaedia~~]] are a factor of 8 too high~~. The values in this table have been corrected so they are comparable~~ to [[~~Sub_Armaments~~\|Sub Armament]] ranges.
	* ~~The~~ Sub ~~will crash if it sustains damage equal or greater to 50~~% ~~of its damage capacity~~. ~~A crash landing is~~ the ~~preferred outcome, since it permits a follow up Alien Submarine Assault~~.		<nowiki>**</nowiki> The figures given in the in-game [[UFOpedia]] are a factor of 8 too high, relative to [[Sub Armaments\|Sub Armament]] ranges.
	* ~~The last two columns are~~ the ~~score awarded for crashing the Sub~~, and ~~destroying it, respectively~~.
	* ~~Destroying a~~ Sub ~~is difficult, since it will crash land at 50~~% damage, so a destroying attack needs to take damage from below 50% damage capacity to 100%+ of damage capacity more or less instantly. In practice this means only small or medium Subs will ever be destroyed.		<nowiki>***</nowiki> Actual interval between Alien Sub attacks is calculated by subtracting 2 per difficulty level from this value, then randomly increasing the result by 0-100%. For example, the Dreadnought on Superhuman (difficulty 6 in the game code) will fire every 12 to 24 frames (average 18).

			<nowiki>****</nowiki> Only the Survey Ship, Escort and Cruiser can be destroyed.

			*All Alien Sub weapons have an accuracy of 60%.

	== Weapons vs. Alien Submarines ==		== Weapons vs. Alien Submarines ==

Magic9mushroom: /* Alien Submarine Overview */ did a code dig, the Battleship's gun really is stronger than the Dreadnought's

2018-07-15T10:04:00Z

Alien Submarine Overview: did a code dig, the Battleship's gun really is stronger than the Dreadnought's

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	<tr><td align="left">[[Heavy Cruiser]]</td><td>Medium</td><td>3,800</td><td>8</td><td>60</td><td>20</td><td>450</td> <td>250</td><td>500</td></tr>		<tr><td align="left">[[Heavy Cruiser]]</td><td>Medium</td><td>3,800</td><td>8</td><td>60</td><td>20</td><td>450</td> <td>250</td><td>500</td></tr>
	<tr><td align="left">[[Hunter]]</td><td>Medium</td><td>4,500</td><td>8</td><td>50</td><td>18</td><td>500</td><td>250</td><td>500</td></tr>		<tr><td align="left">[[Hunter]]</td><td>Medium</td><td>4,500</td><td>8</td><td>50</td><td>18</td><td>500</td><td>250</td><td>500</td></tr>
	<tr><td align="left">[[Battleship (TFTD)\|Battleship]]</td><td>Large</td><td>4,200</td><td>6</td><td>~~120~~</td><td>50</td><td>1,400</td><td>500</td><td>1,000</td></tr>		<tr><td align="left">[[Battleship (TFTD)\|Battleship]]</td><td>Large</td><td>4,200</td><td>6</td><td>140</td><td>50</td><td>1,400</td><td>500</td><td>1,000</td></tr>
	<tr><td align="left">[[Dreadnought]]</td><td>Very Large</td><td>4,800</td><td>6</td><td>~~140~~</td><td>60</td><td>3,400</td><td>700</td><td>1,400</td></tr>		<tr><td align="left">[[Dreadnought]]</td><td>Very Large</td><td>4,800</td><td>6</td><td>120</td><td>60</td><td>3,400</td><td>700</td><td>1,400</td></tr>
	<tr><td align="left">[[Fleet Supply Cruiser]]</td><td>Large</td><td>3,400</td><td>6</td><td>70</td><td>38</td><td>2,000</td><td>400</td><td>800</td></tr>		<tr><td align="left">[[Fleet Supply Cruiser]]</td><td>Large</td><td>3,400</td><td>6</td><td>70</td><td>38</td><td>2,000</td><td>400</td><td>800</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>

Magic9mushroom: Continuing to remove USO instances I missed when I did this the first time.

2016-01-10T06:28:57Z

Continuing to remove USO instances I missed when I did this the first time.

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	* Weapon Range: figures given in the in-game [[UFOpaedia]] are a factor of 8 too high. The values in this table have been corrected so they are comparable to [[Sub_Armaments\|Sub Armament]] ranges.		* Weapon Range: figures given in the in-game [[UFOpaedia]] are a factor of 8 too high. The values in this table have been corrected so they are comparable to [[Sub_Armaments\|Sub Armament]] ranges.
	* The Sub will crash if it sustains damage equal or greater to 50% of its damage capacity. A crash landing is the preferred outcome, since it permits a follow up ~~USO~~ Assault.		* The Sub will crash if it sustains damage equal or greater to 50% of its damage capacity. A crash landing is the preferred outcome, since it permits a follow up Alien Submarine Assault.
	* The last two columns are the score awarded for crashing the Sub, and destroying it, respectively.		* The last two columns are the score awarded for crashing the Sub, and destroying it, respectively.
	* Destroying a Sub is difficult, since it will crash land at 50% damage, so a destroying attack needs to take damage from below 50% damage capacity to 100%+ of damage capacity more or less instantly. In practice this means only small or medium Subs will ever be destroyed.		* Destroying a Sub is difficult, since it will crash land at 50% damage, so a destroying attack needs to take damage from below 50% damage capacity to 100%+ of damage capacity more or less instantly. In practice this means only small or medium Subs will ever be destroyed.

Magic9mushroom: /* Weapons vs. Alien Submarines */ prose, mainly

2015-11-10T01:17:29Z

Weapons vs. Alien Submarines: prose, mainly

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	* Sonic Oscillators can be used (even by Barracudas) with impunity against any Alien Submarines except Dreadnoughts. Even against Dreadnoughts, Sonic Oscillators are better than P.W.T. Launchers because a minimum of ''four'' P.W.T.-armed craft are required to down a Dreadnought.		* Sonic Oscillators can be used (even by Barracudas) with impunity against any Alien Submarines except Dreadnoughts. Even against Dreadnoughts, Sonic Oscillators are better than P.W.T. Launchers because a minimum of ''four'' P.W.T.-armed craft are required to down a Dreadnought.
	* Single craft with dual DUPs (expected total damage = 396) are sufficient to bring down any Small or Medium Alien Subs. 3 craft with dual DUPs needed vs Fleet Supply ~~Cruisers~~. DUPs cannot be used ~~with impunity~~ against Battleships ~~or larger craft~~ (unlike ~~Xcom~~'s Avalanche vs Terror Ships ~~and larger~~).		* Single craft with dual DUPs (expected total damage = 396) are sufficient to bring down any Small or Medium Alien Subs. 3 craft with dual DUPs are needed to defeat a Fleet Supply Cruiser. DUPs cannot be used safely against Battleships (unlike UFO's Avalanche, which outranges Terror Ships).
	* A single craft armed with dual Gauss Cannon (expected total damage = 2362.5) could expect reliably to bring down any craft, including a Dreadnought - provided it can survive long enough.		* A single craft armed with dual Gauss Cannon (expected total damage = 2362.5) could expect reliably to bring down any craft, including a Dreadnought - provided it can survive long enough.
	* A single craft armed with humble dual '''Gas''' Cannon (expected total damage = 1125) could also expect reliably to bring down any craft except a Dreadnought - again, provided it can survive long enough. (It will need to survive 40% longer than a Gauss Cannon-equipped craft, as the Gauss Cannon has 40% more [[Sub_Armaments#Quick Comparison Table\|firepower]]).		* A single craft armed with humble dual '''Gas''' Cannon (expected total damage = 1125) could also expect reliably to bring down any craft except a Dreadnought - again, provided it can survive long enough. (It will need to survive 40% longer than a Gauss Cannon-equipped craft, as the Gauss Cannon has 40% more [[Sub_Armaments#Quick Comparison Table\|firepower]]).

Hobbes at 14:05, 23 July 2013

2013-07-23T14:05:56Z

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Spike: /* Weapons vs. Alien Submarines */ Removed spurious RoF info, linked back, tweaked

2012-09-27T13:44:48Z

Weapons vs. Alien Submarines: Removed spurious RoF info, linked back, tweaked

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	<th>Range (km)</th>		<th>Range (km)</th>
	<th>Accuracy</th>		<th>Accuracy</th>
	~~<th>Reload Time (s)</th>~~
	<th>Shots</th></tr>		<th>Shots</th></tr>

	<tr><td>Craft Gas Cannon</td><td>15</td><td>8</td><td>25%~~</td><td>3~~</td><td>200</td></tr>		<tr><td>Craft Gas Cannon</td><td>15</td><td>8</td><td>25%</td><td>200</td></tr>
	<tr><td>AJAX</td><td>60</td><td>32</td><td>70%~~</td><td>17~~</td><td>6</td></tr>		<tr><td>AJAX</td><td>60</td><td>32</td><td>70%</td><td>6</td></tr>
	<tr><td>D.U.P. Head</td><td>110</td><td>50</td><td>80%~~</td><td>21~~</td><td>3</td></tr>		<tr><td>D.U.P. Head</td><td>110</td><td>50</td><td>80%</td><td>3</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Gauss Cannon</td><td>90</td><td>20</td><td>35%~~</td><td>4~~</td><td>50</td></tr>		<tr><td>Gauss Cannon</td><td>90</td><td>20</td><td>35%</td><td>50</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Sonic Oscillator</td><td>150</td><td>55</td><td>50%~~</td><td>5~~</td><td>100</td></tr>		<tr><td>Sonic Oscillator</td><td>150</td><td>55</td><td>50%</td><td>100</td></tr>
	<tr><td>P.W.T. Cannon</td><td>200</td><td>60</td><td>100%~~</td><td>28~~</td><td>2</td></tr>		<tr><td>P.W.T. Cannon</td><td>200</td><td>60</td><td>100%</td><td>2</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>
	</center>		</center>
	~~If your craft is faster, the Alien Sub cannot escape; if your weapons have a higher range than the sub's, you'll be entirely safe from return fire.~~

	* Sonic Oscillators can ~~safely~~ be used (even by Barracudas) against any Alien Submarines except Dreadnoughts. Even against Dreadnoughts, Sonic Oscillators are better than P.W.T. Launchers because a minimum of ''four'' P.W.T.-armed craft are required to down a Dreadnought.		(See [[Sub_Armaments#Quick Comparison Table\|Quick Comparison Table]] for rate of fire, firepower and total payload information.)
	* Single craft with dual DUPs (expected total damage = 396) are sufficient to bring down any Small or Medium Alien Subs. 3 craft with dual DUPs needed vs Fleet Supply Cruisers. DUPs cannot be ~~safely~~ used against Battleships, unlike Xcom's Avalanche vs Terror Ships.
			If your craft is faster, the Alien Sub cannot escape; if your weapons have a higher range than the Alien Sub's, you'll be entirely safe from return fire.

			* Sonic Oscillators can be used (even by Barracudas) with impunity against any Alien Submarines except Dreadnoughts. Even against Dreadnoughts, Sonic Oscillators are better than P.W.T. Launchers because a minimum of ''four'' P.W.T.-armed craft are required to down a Dreadnought.
			* Single craft with dual DUPs (expected total damage = 396) are sufficient to bring down any Small or Medium Alien Subs. 3 craft with dual DUPs needed vs Fleet Supply Cruisers. DUPs cannot be used with impunity against Battleships or larger craft (unlike Xcom's Avalanche vs Terror Ships and larger).
	* A single craft armed with dual Gauss Cannon (expected total damage = 2362.5) could expect reliably to bring down any craft, including a Dreadnought - provided it can survive long enough.		* A single craft armed with dual Gauss Cannon (expected total damage = 2362.5) could expect reliably to bring down any craft, including a Dreadnought - provided it can survive long enough.
	* A single craft armed with humble dual Gas Cannon (expected total damage = 1125) could also expect reliably to bring down any craft except a Dreadnought - again, provided it can survive long enough. (It will need to survive 60% longer than a Gauss Cannon-equipped craft, as the Gauss Cannon has 60% more [[~~Talk:~~Sub_Armaments#~~Sub_Weapon_Comparison_table_.28assuming_EU_observed_firing_rates.29~~\|firepower]]).		* A single craft armed with humble dual '''Gas''' Cannon (expected total damage = 1125) could also expect reliably to bring down any craft except a Dreadnought - again, provided it can survive long enough. (It will need to survive 40% longer than a Gauss Cannon-equipped craft, as the Gauss Cannon has 40% more [[Sub_Armaments#Quick Comparison Table\|firepower]]).

	== X-Com Subs vs. Alien Subs ==		== X-Com Subs vs. Alien Subs ==

Spike: /* Alien Submarine Overview */ oops wrong game

2012-09-09T00:15:13Z

Alien Submarine Overview: oops wrong game

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	* Weapon Range: figures given in the in-game [[UFOpaedia]] are a factor of 8 too high. The values in this table have been corrected so they are comparable to [[Sub_Armaments\|Sub Armament]] ranges.		* Weapon Range: figures given in the in-game [[UFOpaedia]] are a factor of 8 too high. The values in this table have been corrected so they are comparable to [[Sub_Armaments\|Sub Armament]] ranges.
	* The ~~UFO~~ will crash ~~land~~ if it sustains damage equal or greater to 50% of its damage capacity. A crash landing is the preferred outcome, since it permits a follow up ~~[[UFO~~ Assault]].		* The Sub will crash if it sustains damage equal or greater to 50% of its damage capacity. A crash landing is the preferred outcome, since it permits a follow up USO Assault.
	* The last two columns are the score awarded for crashing the ~~UFO~~, and destroying it, respectively.		* The last two columns are the score awarded for crashing the Sub, and destroying it, respectively.
	* Destroying a ~~UFO~~ is difficult, since it will crash land at 50% damage, so a destroying attack needs to take damage from below 50% damage capacity to 100%+ of damage capacity more or less instantly. In practice this means only small or medium ~~UFOs~~ will ever be destroyed.		* Destroying a Sub is difficult, since it will crash land at 50% damage, so a destroying attack needs to take damage from below 50% damage capacity to 100%+ of damage capacity more or less instantly. In practice this means only small or medium Subs will ever be destroyed.

	== Weapons vs. Alien Submarines ==		== Weapons vs. Alien Submarines ==

Spike: /* Alien Submarine Overview */ expanded comments

2012-09-09T00:13:36Z

Alien Submarine Overview: expanded comments

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	* Weapon Range: figures given in the in-game [[UFOpaedia]] are a factor of 8 too high. The values in this table have been corrected so they are comparable to [[Sub_Armaments\|Sub Armament]] ranges.		* Weapon Range: figures given in the in-game [[UFOpaedia]] are a factor of 8 too high. The values in this table have been corrected so they are comparable to [[Sub_Armaments\|Sub Armament]] ranges.
			* The UFO will crash land if it sustains damage equal or greater to 50% of its damage capacity. A crash landing is the preferred outcome, since it permits a follow up [[UFO Assault]].
			* The last two columns are the score awarded for crashing the UFO, and destroying it, respectively.
			* Destroying a UFO is difficult, since it will crash land at 50% damage, so a destroying attack needs to take damage from below 50% damage capacity to 100%+ of damage capacity more or less instantly. In practice this means only small or medium UFOs will ever be destroyed.

	== Weapons vs. Alien Submarines ==		== Weapons vs. Alien Submarines ==

Spike: /* Weapons vs. Alien Submarines */ In praise of cannon

2012-09-09T00:00:24Z

Weapons vs. Alien Submarines: In praise of cannon

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	* Sonic Oscillators can safely be used (even by Barracudas) against any Alien Submarines except Dreadnoughts. Even against Dreadnoughts, Sonic Oscillators are better than P.W.T. Launchers because a minimum of ''four'' P.W.T.-armed craft are required to down a Dreadnought.		* Sonic Oscillators can safely be used (even by Barracudas) against any Alien Submarines except Dreadnoughts. Even against Dreadnoughts, Sonic Oscillators are better than P.W.T. Launchers because a minimum of ''four'' P.W.T.-armed craft are required to down a Dreadnought.
	* Single craft with DUPs are sufficient to bring down any Medium ~~or smaller~~ Alien Subs. 3 craft with DUPs needed vs Fleet Supply Cruisers. DUPs cannot be safely used against Battleships, unlike Xcom's Avalanche vs Terror Ships.		* Single craft with dual DUPs (expected total damage = 396) are sufficient to bring down any Small or Medium Alien Subs. 3 craft with dual DUPs needed vs Fleet Supply Cruisers. DUPs cannot be safely used against Battleships, unlike Xcom's Avalanche vs Terror Ships.
			* A single craft armed with dual Gauss Cannon (expected total damage = 2362.5) could expect reliably to bring down any craft, including a Dreadnought - provided it can survive long enough.
			* A single craft armed with humble dual Gas Cannon (expected total damage = 1125) could also expect reliably to bring down any craft except a Dreadnought - again, provided it can survive long enough. (It will need to survive 60% longer than a Gauss Cannon-equipped craft, as the Gauss Cannon has 60% more [[Talk:Sub_Armaments#Sub_Weapon_Comparison_table_.28assuming_EU_observed_firing_rates.29\|firepower]]).

	== X-Com Subs vs. Alien Subs ==		== X-Com Subs vs. Alien Subs ==