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Magic9mushroom: Undo revision 85311 by Petrus4 (talk) I wouldn't call it "traditional", and if you have coverage everywhere a UFO could possibly go you don't need to track it 100% of the way there.

2018-06-27T10:40:18Z

Undo revision 85311 by Petrus4 (talk) I wouldn't call it "traditional", and if you have coverage everywhere a UFO could possibly go you don't need to track it 100% of the way there.

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	Another important factor is where the aliens tend to visit. A Chinese base can cover Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Siberia; this extended region tends to see approximately 30% more alien activity than the Europe + North Africa region (see [[ZONAL.DAT]]). North America receives the most alien attention of any single region, although a base sited there can cover North American region only. The aliens will almost certainly try and infiltrate North America early, however, so even if your first base is not built there, your second or third definitely should be.		Another important factor is where the aliens tend to visit. A Chinese base can cover Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Siberia; this extended region tends to see approximately 30% more alien activity than the Europe + North Africa region (see [[ZONAL.DAT]]). North America receives the most alien attention of any single region, although a base sited there can cover North American region only. The aliens will almost certainly try and infiltrate North America early, however, so even if your first base is not built there, your second or third definitely should be.

	As one of the last bases to be built, a listening post in Hawaii (radar and possible Interceptor, with minimal other facilities) is also traditional, in order to prevent UFO tracking loss over the Pacific, while travelling there from other places. This should not be done during the early game, however, as the actual UFO spawn rate in the Pacific itself is one of the lowest.

	Another consideration is the price of the [[Access Lift]]. It can range from $500,000 for a base in Central Asia to $1,000,000 for a base in Europe. Your first base is free, so placing it in Europe can save you a few hundred thousand down the road. A properly outfitted base will end up costing millions more, however, so this is a relatively minor consideration.		Another consideration is the price of the [[Access Lift]]. It can range from $500,000 for a base in Central Asia to $1,000,000 for a base in Europe. Your first base is free, so placing it in Europe can save you a few hundred thousand down the road. A properly outfitted base will end up costing millions more, however, so this is a relatively minor consideration.

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Initial Base

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	Another important factor is where the aliens tend to visit. A Chinese base can cover Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Siberia; this extended region tends to see approximately 30% more alien activity than the Europe + North Africa region (see [[ZONAL.DAT]]). North America receives the most alien attention of any single region, although a base sited there can cover North American region only. The aliens will almost certainly try and infiltrate North America early, however, so even if your first base is not built there, your second or third definitely should be.		Another important factor is where the aliens tend to visit. A Chinese base can cover Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Siberia; this extended region tends to see approximately 30% more alien activity than the Europe + North Africa region (see [[ZONAL.DAT]]). North America receives the most alien attention of any single region, although a base sited there can cover North American region only. The aliens will almost certainly try and infiltrate North America early, however, so even if your first base is not built there, your second or third definitely should be.

			As one of the last bases to be built, a listening post in Hawaii (radar and possible Interceptor, with minimal other facilities) is also traditional, in order to prevent UFO tracking loss over the Pacific, while travelling there from other places. This should not be done during the early game, however, as the actual UFO spawn rate in the Pacific itself is one of the lowest.

	Another consideration is the price of the [[Access Lift]]. It can range from $500,000 for a base in Central Asia to $1,000,000 for a base in Europe. Your first base is free, so placing it in Europe can save you a few hundred thousand down the road. A properly outfitted base will end up costing millions more, however, so this is a relatively minor consideration.		Another consideration is the price of the [[Access Lift]]. It can range from $500,000 for a base in Central Asia to $1,000,000 for a base in Europe. Your first base is free, so placing it in Europe can save you a few hundred thousand down the road. A properly outfitted base will end up costing millions more, however, so this is a relatively minor consideration.

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2017-11-06T09:39:39Z

Initial Base

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	There are several factors to consider when placing your bases. One of the most important is where the [[Country Funding (EU)\|funding nations]] are located. Europe is home to the greatest concentration of funding nations: a base in the center of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balkans Balkans] with a [[Large Radar]] or [[Hyper-wave Decoder]] offers radar coverage of the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, part of Russia, Egypt, and at the outer edge, Nigeria (see [[Geoscape (EU)#Countries]]). A base in North America will cover the US (X-COM's wealthiest sponsor) plus Canada. A base in China will span China, India, Japan, and most of Russia.		There are several factors to consider when placing your bases. One of the most important is where the [[Country Funding (EU)\|funding nations]] are located. Europe is home to the greatest concentration of funding nations: a base in the center of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balkans Balkans] with a [[Large Radar]] or [[Hyper-wave Decoder]] offers radar coverage of the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, part of Russia, Egypt, and at the outer edge, Nigeria (see [[Geoscape (EU)#Countries]]). A base in North America will cover the US (X-COM's wealthiest sponsor) plus Canada. A base in China will span China, India, Japan, and most of Russia.

	Another important factor is where the aliens tend to visit. A Chinese base can cover Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Siberia; this extended region tends to see approximately 30% more alien activity than the Europe + North Africa region (see [[ZONAL.DAT]]). North America receives the most alien attention of any single region, although a base sited there can cover North American region only.		Another important factor is where the aliens tend to visit. A Chinese base can cover Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Siberia; this extended region tends to see approximately 30% more alien activity than the Europe + North Africa region (see [[ZONAL.DAT]]). North America receives the most alien attention of any single region, although a base sited there can cover North American region only. The aliens will almost certainly try and infiltrate North America early, however, so even if your first base is not built there, your second or third definitely should be.

	Another consideration is the price of the [[Access Lift]]. It can range from $500,000 for a base in Central Asia to $1,000,000 for a base in Europe. Your first base is free, so placing it in Europe can save you a few hundred thousand down the road. A properly outfitted base will end up costing millions more, however, so this is a relatively minor consideration.		Another consideration is the price of the [[Access Lift]]. It can range from $500,000 for a base in Central Asia to $1,000,000 for a base in Europe. Your first base is free, so placing it in Europe can save you a few hundred thousand down the road. A properly outfitted base will end up costing millions more, however, so this is a relatively minor consideration.

Magic9mushroom at 09:53, 1 May 2015

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	:''See also: [[Base Layout Strategy]]''		:''See also: [[Base Layout Strategy]]''

	[[Base ~~Defense~~]] is a primary consideration when choosing what to place where and when to build what. The higher the difficulty the more important a defensible base is, and your placement strategy also needs to account for at least 4 different [[Known_Bugs#Base Construction Bugs\|known bugs]].		[[Base Defence]] is a primary consideration when choosing what to place where and when to build what. The higher the difficulty the more important a defensible base is, and your placement strategy also needs to account for at least 4 different [[Known_Bugs#Base Construction Bugs\|known bugs]].

	The secondary consideration is the amount of time modules take to build. Apart from decoy bases and listening posts, all bases need [[General Stores]] and they are a fast module to build. Even if not needed yet,they can speed the construction of other modules by quickly opening up extra construction slots. Consider placing them first when you have to choose between them and something like a large radar that takes more than twice as long to complete.		The secondary consideration is the amount of time modules take to build. Apart from decoy bases and listening posts, all bases need [[General Stores]] and they are a fast module to build. Even if not needed yet,they can speed the construction of other modules by quickly opening up extra construction slots. Consider placing them first when you have to choose between them and something like a large radar that takes more than twice as long to complete.
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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	* [[Base ~~Defense~~]]		* [[Base Defence]]
	* [[X-Com Base Terrain]]		* [[X-Com Base Terrain]]
	* [[Base Facilities]]		* [[Base Facilities]]
	* [[Base Layout Strategy]]		* [[Base Layout Strategy]]
	* [[Base ~~Defense Measures~~]]		* [[Base Defence Systems]]
	* [[UFO Detection]]		* [[UFO Detection]]

	[[Category:Enemy Unknown/UFO Defense]]		[[Category:Enemy Unknown/UFO Defense]]

Hobbes: categorizing

2013-07-23T02:46:00Z

categorizing

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	* [[Base Defense Measures]]		* [[Base Defense Measures]]
	* [[UFO Detection]]		* [[UFO Detection]]

			[[Category:Enemy Unknown/UFO Defense]]

Ethereal Cereal: /* Utility Bases */ moving in some "manufacturing base" info from generic "tips" article... needs work tho.

2011-01-25T09:34:59Z

Utility Bases: moving in some "manufacturing base" info from generic "tips" article... needs work tho.

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	===Utility Bases===		===Utility Bases===
	Utility bases are ones that specialize in filling a particular need. Supply depots, R&D centers, factories and [[Psionic Laboratory\|psi training centers]] are all common base types. There is also the empty decoy base.		Utility bases are ones that specialize in filling a particular need. Supply depots, R&D centers, factories and [[Psionic Laboratory\|psi training centers]] are all common base types. There is also the empty decoy base.

	When a whole base is dedicated to one or two functions, all of the resources involved can be pooled together for a concentrated effort. Used in small numbers, they are often mixed in with other bases to provide additional functionality to them.		When a whole base is dedicated to one or two functions, all of the resources involved can be pooled together for a concentrated effort. Used in small numbers, they are often mixed in with other bases to provide additional functionality to them.

	Empty bases can also be constructed near existing bases to function as decoys for alien retaliation teams. The more bases there are in the same location, the better the odds that the retaliation team might just pick the wrong one. Due to their temporary nature and the limited amount of space you have for bases, decoys can be quickly decommissioned to make room for new bases.		Empty bases can also be constructed near existing bases to function as decoys for alien retaliation teams. The more bases there are in the same location, the better the odds that the retaliation team might just pick the wrong one. Due to their temporary nature and the limited amount of space you have for bases, decoys can be quickly decommissioned to make room for new bases.

			==== Manufacturing Base ====
			* After the Workshop, Stores, and Living Quarters are complete in your new base, then transfer your engineers and dismantle the old base's Workshop to make room for new facilities.
			* Manufacturing Bases will need a spare hangar to build new Craft.
			* Don't forget a garrison force of soldiers, and weapons for same.
			* Also see the [[ExploitsA#Robotic Factories\|Robotic Factories]] exploit.

	==Base design==		==Base design==

Ethereal Cereal: /* Base types */ a few changes. Much of this should be combined with Base Layout Strategy, IMO.

2011-01-25T08:46:24Z

Base types: a few changes. Much of this should be combined with Base Layout Strategy, IMO.

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	Detection bases have at least one radar installation, some people also call them listening posts. Most standard bases will start off as a detection base. As funds permit, its role will evolve as more facilities are added to it.		Detection bases have at least one radar installation, some people also call them listening posts. Most standard bases will start off as a detection base. As funds permit, its role will evolve as more facilities are added to it.

	A listening post is base with an [[Access Lift]], a radar (of any type) and little else. The low cost of the base and lack of valuable assets stored in the base means a cheaper bill for replacements if any are lost to retaliations.		A listening post is base with an [[Access Lift]], a radar (of any type) and little else. The low cost of the base and lack of valuable assets stored in the base means a cheaper bill for replacements if any are lost to retaliations. It is not recommended to build a pure listening post in any region where you have shot down multiple UFOs, as alien retaliation missions will ensue and the base will eventually be lost.

	A listening outpost provides a decent chance of detecting ~~ufos~~ operating in the area to an extent. If a passing UFO ~~flys~~ past in between a scan interval it will be missed. More bases mean a better chance to detect the fly-by UFOs, as they move between coverage areas. Once you lock on to a UFO, it will remain ~~visibile~~ within any of your radar tracking ranges. This range is quite large; a base in the Northern USA can keep a lock on a UFO to the northern coast of South America for example. You can detect most of the UFOs you need to with several well positioned detection bases in key areas.		A listening outpost provides a decent chance of detecting UFOs operating in the area to an extent. If a passing UFO flies past in between a scan interval it will be missed. More bases mean a better chance to detect the fly-by UFOs as they move between coverage areas. Once you lock on to a UFO, it will remain visible within any of your radar tracking ranges. This range is quite large; a base in the Northern USA can keep a lock on a UFO to the northern coast of South America for example. You can detect most of the UFOs you need to with several well positioned detection bases in key areas.

	Due to the [[Known_Bugs#Paying_For_Dirt\|paying for dirt bug]] there is little point selling off your old radars unless you immediately reclaim the space by building another facility over it.		Due to the [[Known_Bugs#Paying_For_Dirt\|paying for dirt bug]] there is little point selling off your old radars unless you immediately reclaim the space by building another facility over it.
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	===Interception===		===Interception===

	Interception bases are extensions of radar bases with the addition of at least one ~~hanger~~ dedicated to aircraft that shoot down UFOs. A base garrison may be added to protect the aircraft and its supplies.		Interception bases are extensions of radar bases with the addition of at least one hangar dedicated to aircraft that shoot down UFOs. A base garrison may be added to protect the aircraft and its supplies.

	How you have the intercept outposts deal with UFOs will depend on what types of ships you have stationed at each base as interceptor speeds and operational ranges will vary. No matter the case, a good network of intercept outposts scattered around the globe can let you snare any UFOs that enter the atmosphere.		How you have the intercept outposts deal with UFOs will depend on what types of ships you have stationed at each base as interceptor speeds and operational ranges will vary. No matter the case, a good network of intercept outposts scattered around the globe can let you snare any UFOs that enter the atmosphere.
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	When a whole base is dedicated to one or two functions, all of the resources involved can be pooled together for a concentrated effort. Used in small numbers, they are often mixed in with other bases to provide additional functionality to them.		When a whole base is dedicated to one or two functions, all of the resources involved can be pooled together for a concentrated effort. Used in small numbers, they are often mixed in with other bases to provide additional functionality to them.

	Empty bases can also be constructed near existing bases to function as decoys for alien retaliation teams. The more bases there are in the same location, the better the odds that the retaliation team might just pick the wrong one. Due to their temporary nature and the limited amount of space you have for bases, decoys can be quickly decommissioned to make room for new bases.		Empty bases can also be constructed near existing bases to function as decoys for alien retaliation teams. The more bases there are in the same location, the better the odds that the retaliation team might just pick the wrong one. Due to their temporary nature and the limited amount of space you have for bases, decoys can be quickly decommissioned to make room for new bases.

	==Base design==		==Base design==

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2011-01-25T08:25:58Z

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	A base at the North Pole will cover more total land mass, and the poles are a common entry/exit point for UFOs, although most of the Arctic will already be covered by other bases in the Northern Hemisphere. A Hawaii base will give you the best coverage of the entire Earth's surface, filling in a huge tracking gap over the Pacific.		A base at the North Pole will cover more total land mass, and the poles are a common entry/exit point for UFOs, although most of the Arctic will already be covered by other bases in the Northern Hemisphere. A Hawaii base will give you the best coverage of the entire Earth's surface, filling in a huge tracking gap over the Pacific.

	It is good to experiment with screenshots and the [[UFO_Detection#Radar_Range_Overlay\|radar range overlay]] when studying the optimal distribution of bases. For instance, southern Europe is one of the best locations for a starting base, but it will have extensive overlap with a base in central Africa. A build order of China, Africa, North America, northern Europe, South America, Australia, South Pole, Hawaii, will allow almost complete global radar coverage, including the Arctic, while also ~~offering~~ good geographic distribution and coverage of important regions.		It is good to experiment with screenshots and the [[UFO_Detection#Radar_Range_Overlay\|radar range overlay]] when studying the optimal distribution of bases. For instance, southern Europe is one of the best locations for a starting base, but it will have extensive overlap with a base in central Africa. A build order of China, Africa, North America, northern Europe, South America, Australia, South Pole, Hawaii, will allow almost complete global radar coverage, including the Arctic, while also giving good progressive geographic distribution and coverage of important regions.

	==Base types==		==Base types==

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	===Initial Base===		===Initial Base===
	There are several factors to consider when placing your bases. One of the most important is where the [[Country Funding (EU)\|funding nations]] are located. Europe is home to the greatest ~~number~~ of funding nations: a base in the center of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balkans Balkans] with a [[Large Radar]] or [[Hyper-wave Decoder]] offers radar coverage of the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, part of Russia, Egypt, and at the outer edge, Nigeria (see [[Geoscape (EU)#Countries]]). A base in North America will cover the US (X-COM's wealthiest sponsor) plus Canada. A base in China will span China, India, Japan, and most of Russia.		There are several factors to consider when placing your bases. One of the most important is where the [[Country Funding (EU)\|funding nations]] are located. Europe is home to the greatest concentration of funding nations: a base in the center of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balkans Balkans] with a [[Large Radar]] or [[Hyper-wave Decoder]] offers radar coverage of the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, part of Russia, Egypt, and at the outer edge, Nigeria (see [[Geoscape (EU)#Countries]]). A base in North America will cover the US (X-COM's wealthiest sponsor) plus Canada. A base in China will span China, India, Japan, and most of Russia.

	Another important factor is where the aliens tend to visit. A Chinese base can cover Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Siberia; this extended region tends to see approximately 30% more alien activity than the Europe + North Africa region (see [[ZONAL.DAT]]). North America receives the most alien attention of any single region, although a base sited there can cover North American region only.		Another important factor is where the aliens tend to visit. A Chinese base can cover Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Siberia; this extended region tends to see approximately 30% more alien activity than the Europe + North Africa region (see [[ZONAL.DAT]]). North America receives the most alien attention of any single region, although a base sited there can cover North American region only.

Ethereal Cereal: restructure the entire article and completely rewrite the "base placement" section

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-'''Base management''' is the talent of placing, maintaining, and defending the bases X-COM needs to counter the alien threat. This includes placing bases in a way that maximizes your chances of detecting and intercepting UFOs, building new base modules to supply necessary services, and arranging those modules in a way that gives the garrison an advantage over invaders.
+'''Base management''' is the art of placing, maintaining, and defending the [[X-COM Bases|bases]] X-COM needs to counter the alien threat. This includes placing bases in a way that maximizes your chances of detecting and intercepting UFOs, building new base modules to supply necessary services, and arranging those modules in a way that gives the garrison an advantage over invaders.
-==Managing coverages around the globe==
+==Base Placement==
 There are three types of coverage you need to provide to areas of the globe. [[UFO Detection|Detection]] (radar/hyperwave) coverage is the first and one you will need to consider most carefully when placing bases. [[UFO Interception|Interception]] coverage is the second, and is still important particularly if you are using [[Firestorm]]s. [[UFO Crash Recovery|Recovery]] and [[UFO Ground Assault|Assault]] team coverage is the last, and usually least important consideration. There are also several [[#Utility Bases|utility]] bases that don't provide any of the above.
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 In general, for slower or shorter ranged intercept craft, it's best to wait for the UFOs to reach their destinations/area of operations before launching an attack.
 ===Recovery/Assault===
 An assault base has at least one hangar that houses one of any of the three troop transporters.
 You can launch an assault or recovery from anywhere on earth, however if you take too long the downed or landed UFO may have taken off by then. Most UFOs either land twice or not at all. Those that do land will remain in their theater of operations for about six to ten hours. Just set a waypoint for your Skyranger and see how far it gets within eight hours: that's about the maximum effective range. You should be able to get there in time more often than not, but may be forced to fight at night &ndash; an assault craft that had been based closer could have picked the time of the battle.
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 Of the three possible choices of aircraft, [[Skyranger]]s and [[Avenger]]s have terrific range, with the Skyranger offering amazingly extended flight hours while the Avenger has great acceleration. The [[Lightning]] on the other hand has shorter range but offers the rapid response time of hybrid aircraft. Avengers and Lightnings are also used as interceptors.
-==Utility Bases==
+===Utility Bases===
 Utility bases are ones that specialize in filling a particular need. Supply depots, R&D centers, factories and [[Psionic Laboratory|psi training centers]] are all common base types. There is also the empty decoy base.
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 Empty bases can also be constructed near existing bases to function as decoys for alien retaliation teams. The more bases there are in the same location, the better the odds that the retaliation team might just pick the wrong one. Due to their temporary nature and the limited amount of space you have for bases, decoys can be quickly decommissioned to make room for new bases.
-==Base Placement==
+==Base design==
 [[Base Defense]] is a primary consideration when choosing what to place where and when to build what. The higher the difficulty the more important a defensible base is, and your placement strategy also needs to account for at least 4 different [[Known_Bugs#Base Construction Bugs|known bugs]].
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 ==Finances==
 [[Economics|Money]] is the final arbiter of what you should build. Monthly income and expenses are not particularly relevant but you need to remember purchases that you have earmarked for later. Be sure you save enough money to staff your new structures or manufacture the goods you need. You may have $3 million spare now and spend it on new workshops but in 3 days the lab you started way back when becomes operational and you needed that money to staff it with scientists. You may be sitting on a pile of money now, but what happens when there are no UFO's to shoot down for a week or two? All that lab space and time you could have been researching will go idle.