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	X-COM bases are constructed from a variety of component units designed to perform different functions. The construction of a new base requires a bare minimum of living quarters and storage facilities. Beyond these requirements a base is designed to accommodate research, training and vehicle repair facilities. Bases will also need to be defended against aggression using well equipped Agents and security stations. ''From: Apocalypse Ufopaedia''		X-COM bases are constructed from a variety of component units designed to perform different functions. The construction of a new base requires a bare minimum of living quarters and storage facilities. Beyond these requirements a base is designed to accommodate research, training and vehicle repair facilities. Bases will also need to be defended against aggression using well equipped Agents and security stations. ''From: Apocalypse Ufopaedia''
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	'''An X-Com Base is the headquarters of operations for dealing with the alien menace in [[City_Maps_(Apocalypse)\|Mega-Primus]].'''		'''An [[X-COM_(Apocalypse)\|X-Com]] Base is the headquarters of operations for dealing with the alien menace in [[City_Maps_(Apocalypse)\|Mega-Primus]].'''

	<u>'''Important'''</u>: Each building has a '''home cell'''. It is a 1x1 cityscape tile in the shape of a grey box which looks like a car-port or parking garage. This is the ''heart'' of the [[Buildings_(Apocalypse)\|building]] where road vehicles park, employees stay, facilities are built etc. If this tile is [[Base_Defense_(Apocalypse)#Base_Loss_And_Complications\|destroyed]], all units within will be killed, road vehicles damaged or destroyed and it may destroy the base if the whole [[Cityscape_Fighting_(Apocalypse)#Alien_Bombing\|building structure]] is also damaged.		<u>'''Important'''</u>: Each building has a '''home cell'''. It is a 1x1 cityscape tile in the shape of a grey box which looks like a car-port or parking garage. This is the ''heart'' of the [[Buildings_(Apocalypse)\|building]] where road vehicles park, employees stay, facilities are built etc. If this tile is [[Base_Defense_(Apocalypse)#Base_Loss_And_Complications\|destroyed]], all units within will be killed, road vehicles damaged or destroyed and it may destroy the base if the whole [[Cityscape_Fighting_(Apocalypse)#Alien_Bombing\|building structure]] is also damaged.
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	==Start Base==		==Start Base==
	At game start, a fully functional X-Com base is provided for free, including funds, troops and equipment, scientists and engineers, and a small collection of vehicles. The [[Base_Locations_(Apocalypse)\|location]] of the start base is randomly chosen according to the game [[Difficulty_Levels_(Apocalypse)\|difficulty]] from the available buildings owned by the [[Government]]: you either get a [[Warehouse_(Apocalypse)\|warehouse]] or a [[Slums_(Apocalypse)\|slum]] building.<br>		At game start, a fully functional X-Com base is [[X-COM_-_At_The_Start\|provided for free]], including funds, troops and equipment, scientists and engineers, and a small collection of vehicles. The [[Base_Locations_(Apocalypse)\|location]] of the start base is randomly chosen according to the game [[Difficulty_Levels_(Apocalypse)\|difficulty]] from the available buildings owned by the [[Government]]: you either get a [[Warehouse_(Apocalypse)\|warehouse]] or a [[Slums_(Apocalypse)\|slum]] building.<br>
	The start base has no operational priority. The facilities provided are in random areas. The shape of the layout may hinder efficient use of defense, living space, or other requirements.<br>		The start base has no operational priority. The facilities provided are in random areas. The shape of the layout may hinder efficient use of defense, living space, or other requirements.<br>
	Caution: A certain [[Base_Locations_(Apocalypse)#Superhuman_Level\|Superhuman Difficulty]] cityscape building is structurally unsound. (restart the game until a more suitable place is provided).		Caution: A certain [[Base_Locations_(Apocalypse)#Superhuman_Level\|Superhuman Difficulty]] cityscape building is structurally unsound. (restart the game until a more suitable place is provided).

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	* Sell the standard items at the ''wrong'' base and buy more at the ''correct'' base if the seller is not hostile.		* Sell the standard items at the ''wrong'' base and buy more at the ''correct'' base if the seller is not hostile.
	* Land or Move attack vehicles to the ''wrong'' base to re-arm [[Vehicle_Weapons_(Apocalypse)\|weapons]] with elerium, missiles, etc. and to re-fuel fusionfuel, return craft to ''correct'' base when ready. (They can remain at the ''wrong'' base if not needing repairs)<br>		* Land or Move attack vehicles to the ''wrong'' base to re-arm [[Vehicle_Weapons_(Apocalypse)\|weapons]] with elerium, missiles, etc. and to re-fuel fusionfuel, return craft to ''correct'' base when ready. (They can remain at the ''wrong'' base if not needing repairs)<br>
	If any organisation (and Transtellar) is hostile, moving items with the sell/re-buy method is not possible, severely limiting options. The only way to move equipment is tedious:		If any organisation (and Transtellar) is hostile, moving standard items with the sell/re-buy method is not possible, severely limiting options. The only way to move standard equipment is tedious:
	* Land a large squad of empty agents at the ''wrong'' base and load them up with bulk, mixed equipment to be moved to the ''correct'' base. Once arrived, un-equip all agents. Walking between bases is also possible if [[People_Tube_(Apocalypse)\|people tubes]] are intact since over-encumbered agents are not slowed.		* Land a large squad of empty agents at the ''wrong'' base and load them up with bulk, mixed equipment to be moved to the ''correct'' base. Once arrived, un-equip all agents. Walking between bases is also possible if [[People_Tube_(Apocalypse)\|people tubes]] are intact since over-encumbered agents are not slowed.
	* Craft modules, and devices are easily moved using vehicles to ferry items as the same method for agents.<br>		* Craft modules, weapons and devices are easily moved using vehicles to ferry items as the same method for agents.<br>
	* Agents delivered to a new base via an X-Com vehicle will be automatically transferred if living quarters space is available however, if they moved on foot to the base, they will be visiting regardless of available living space.		Note: Agents delivered to a new base via an X-Com vehicle will be automatically transferred if living quarters space is available however, if they moved on foot to the base, they will be visiting regardless of available living space. Technical personel cannot be transferred in any fashion without using Transtellar. If any unit is sacked, they disappear from the hire screen.
	* Technical personel cannot be transferred in any fashion without using Transtellar. If any unit is sacked, they disappear from the hire screen.

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	'''An X-Com Base is the headquarters of operations for dealing with the alien menace in [[City_Maps_(Apocalypse)\|Mega-Primus]].'''		'''An X-Com Base is the headquarters of operations for dealing with the alien menace in [[City_Maps_(Apocalypse)\|Mega-Primus]].'''

	<u>'''Important'''</u>: Each building has a '''home cell'''. It is a 1x1 cityscape tile in the shape of a grey box which looks like a car-port or parking garage. This is the ''heart'' of the [[Buildings_(Apocalypse)\|building]] where road vehicles park, employees stay, facilities are built etc. If this tile is destroyed, the base ~~it contains is destroyed and (usually)~~ [[Cityscape_Fighting_(Apocalypse)#Alien_Bombing\|~~everything~~]] ~~with it~~.~~<br>~~		<u>'''Important'''</u>: Each building has a '''home cell'''. It is a 1x1 cityscape tile in the shape of a grey box which looks like a car-port or parking garage. This is the ''heart'' of the [[Buildings_(Apocalypse)\|building]] where road vehicles park, employees stay, facilities are built etc. If this tile is [[Base_Defense_(Apocalypse)#Base_Loss_And_Complications\|destroyed]], all units within will be killed, road vehicles damaged or destroyed and it may destroy the base if the whole [[Cityscape_Fighting_(Apocalypse)#Alien_Bombing\|building structure]] is also damaged.


	==Purpose==		==Purpose==

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	An [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Base_Attack\|undefended]] X-Com base will be destroyed immediately when [[Base_Defense_(Apocalypse)\|attacked]] by hostile ground forces (alien craft infiltration or raid). Move/Fly armed agent(s) to the building immediately after purchase - living quarters does not need to be completed since they are [[Base_Defense_(Apocalypse)#Building_Garrison_And_Transfers\|visitors]]. If the new base is under attack and no facilities have been placed, a base defense battlescape will only contain the bare corridors and the access lift.		An [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Base_Attack\|undefended]] X-Com base will be destroyed immediately when [[Base_Defense_(Apocalypse)\|attacked]] by hostile ground forces (alien craft infiltration or raid). Move/Fly armed agent(s) to the building immediately after purchase - living quarters does not need to be completed since they are [[Base_Defense_(Apocalypse)#Building_Garrison_And_Transfers\|visitors]]. If the new base is under attack and no facilities have been placed, a base defense battlescape will only contain the bare corridors and the access lift.
	* A new base should immediately have at least one (basic) security station being constructed next to the access lift to assist the visiting defenders.		* A new base should immediately have at least one (basic) security station being constructed next to the access lift to assist the visiting defenders.
	* Damaged facilities are always repaired at successful conclusion.		* Damaged facilities are [[Facilities_(Apocalypse)\|always repaired]] at successful conclusion.
	* If a base is lost, the layout disappears from the 'base slot'. The now unused base-slot will be used for the next base built, if any are available.		* If a base is lost, the layout disappears from the 'base slot'. The now unused base-slot will be used for the next base built, if any are available.
	* If any Technical Personel escaped from the battlescape, they will automatically return upon successful defence of the base.		* If any Technical Personel escaped from the battlescape, they will automatically return upon successful defence of the base.

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
			*'''[[Base_Defense_(Apocalypse)\|Base Defence]]'''
	* [[Facilities (Apocalypse)\|Base Facilities]]		* [[Facilities (Apocalypse)\|Base Facilities]]
	* [[Base Locations (Apocalypse)\|Base Locations]]		* [[Base Locations (Apocalypse)\|Base Locations]]

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			X-COM bases are constructed from a variety of component units designed to perform different functions. The construction of a new base requires a bare minimum of living quarters and storage facilities. Beyond these requirements a base is designed to accommodate research, training and vehicle repair facilities. Bases will also need to be defended against aggression using well equipped Agents and security stations. ''From: Apocalypse Ufopaedia''
			<br>
	'''An X-Com Base is the headquarters of operations for dealing with the alien menace in [[City_Maps_(Apocalypse)\|Mega-Primus]].'''		'''An X-Com Base is the headquarters of operations for dealing with the alien menace in [[City_Maps_(Apocalypse)\|Mega-Primus]].'''


	<u>'''Important'''</u>: Each building has a '''home cell'''. It is a 1x1 cityscape tile in the shape of a grey box which looks like a car-port or parking garage. This is the ''heart'' of the [[Buildings_(Apocalypse)\|building]] where road vehicles park, employees stay, facilities are built etc. If this tile is destroyed, the base it contains is destroyed and (usually) [[Cityscape_Fighting_(Apocalypse)#Alien_Bombing\|everything]] with it.<br>		<u>'''Important'''</u>: Each building has a '''home cell'''. It is a 1x1 cityscape tile in the shape of a grey box which looks like a car-port or parking garage. This is the ''heart'' of the [[Buildings_(Apocalypse)\|building]] where road vehicles park, employees stay, facilities are built etc. If this tile is destroyed, the base it contains is destroyed and (usually) [[Cityscape_Fighting_(Apocalypse)#Alien_Bombing\|everything]] with it.<br>

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	* A new base should immediately have at least one (basic) security station being constructed next to the access lift to assist the visiting defenders.		* A new base should immediately have at least one (basic) security station being constructed next to the access lift to assist the visiting defenders.
	* Damaged facilities are always repaired at successful conclusion.		* Damaged facilities are always repaired at successful conclusion.
	* If a base is lost, the layout disappears from the 'base slot' ~~and the~~ now ~~empty~~ slot ~~is also permanently lost as a~~ base ~~location!~~		* If a base is lost, the layout disappears from the 'base slot'. The now unused base-slot will be used for the next base built, if any are available.
			* If any Technical Personel escaped from the battlescape, they will automatically return upon successful defence of the base.

	==Base Designs==		==Base Designs==

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	==Base Designs==		==Base Designs==
	''These are suggestions, it is your choice how you build them.''<br>		''These are suggestions, it is your choice how you build them.''<br>
	A single base has a limit of '''six small''' and '''four large''' laboratory/workshop facilities, all others types have no limits. Only three security stations (twelve turrets in total) will be active during a base defence mission. If one station is completely destroyed, others beyond the original three, do not become active.<br>		A single base has a limit of '''six small''' and '''four large''' laboratory/workshop facilities, all others types have no limits. Only three security stations (twelve base defence turrets in total) will be active during a base defence mission. If one station is completely destroyed, others beyond the original three, do not become active.<br>
	Certain layouts will influence the final operational design such as:		Certain layouts will influence the final operational design such as:
	* Access lift location to funnel invaders through multiple security stations.		* Access lift location to funnel invaders through multiple security stations.
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	====Strike Base====		====Strike Base====
	also known as '''Main''' base.		also known as '''Main''' base.
	* Houses X-Com combat agents (training, psi, medical).		* Houses X-Com combat agents (training, psi, medical etc.).
	* Home of all vehicles.		* Home of all vehicles.
	* Large stores.		* Large stores.
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	* Similiar to Research Base designs.		* Similiar to Research Base designs.
	* Stores instead of alien containment.<br>		* Stores instead of alien containment.<br>
	~~Note~~: A base designed to have a specialized purpose will eliminate that functionality if it is lost. To prevent losing such a base and if funds permit, each base should be multi-functional.		Warning: A base designed to have a specialized purpose will eliminate that functionality if it is lost. To prevent losing such a base and if funds permit, each base should be multi-functional.

	==Unconventional Tactics==		==Unconventional Tactics==
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	* land at strike base, message:'keep on board', take off and go land at your bio base, return to strike base.<br>		* land at strike base, message:'keep on board', take off and go land at your bio base, return to strike base.<br>
	'''Exotic items recovered:'''		'''Exotic items recovered:'''
	* land at quan base, message:'keep on board', take off and go land at your bio base, return to strike base, transfer known recovered items at quan base to strike base.<br>		* land at quan base, message:'keep on board', take off and go land at your bio base, return to strike base, transfer known recovered items at quan base to strike base, if needed.<br>
	'''[[Transtellar]] is hostile:'''		'''[[Transtellar]] is hostile:'''
	* Transfers are not available. The easiest way to move researched items is to sell them at the ''wrong'' base and then buy them at the ''correct'' base. A [[Trade_(Apocalypse)\|sell/re-buy]] 'instant transfer' method!<br>		* Transfers are not available. The easiest way to move known (researched) items is to sell them at the ''wrong'' base and then buy them at the ''correct'' base. A [[Trade_(Apocalypse)\|sell/re-buy]] 'instant transfer' method!<br>
	Note: The 'keep on board' option is only available once per ~~alien recovery~~.		Note: The 'keep on board' option is only available once per landing if the bio-transport module is in use.

	===Buy And Sell===		===Buy And Sell===
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	* Sell the standard items at the ''wrong'' base and buy more at the ''correct'' base if the seller is not hostile.		* Sell the standard items at the ''wrong'' base and buy more at the ''correct'' base if the seller is not hostile.
	* Land or Move attack vehicles to the ''wrong'' base to re-arm [[Vehicle_Weapons_(Apocalypse)\|weapons]] with elerium, missiles, etc. and to re-fuel fusionfuel, return craft to ''correct'' base when ready. (They can remain at the ''wrong'' base if not needing repairs)<br>		* Land or Move attack vehicles to the ''wrong'' base to re-arm [[Vehicle_Weapons_(Apocalypse)\|weapons]] with elerium, missiles, etc. and to re-fuel fusionfuel, return craft to ''correct'' base when ready. (They can remain at the ''wrong'' base if not needing repairs)<br>
	If any organisation (and Transtellar) is hostile, moving items with the sell/re-buy method is not possible, severely limiting options:		If any organisation (and Transtellar) is hostile, moving items with the sell/re-buy method is not possible, severely limiting options. The only way to move equipment is tedious:
	* Land a large squad of empty agents at the ''wrong'' base and load them up with bulk, mixed equipment to be moved to the ''correct'' base. Once arrived, un-equip all agents. Walking between bases is also possible if [[People_Tube_(Apocalypse)\|people tubes]] are intact since over-encumbered agents are not slowed.		* Land a large squad of empty agents at the ''wrong'' base and load them up with bulk, mixed equipment to be moved to the ''correct'' base. Once arrived, un-equip all agents. Walking between bases is also possible if [[People_Tube_(Apocalypse)\|people tubes]] are intact since over-encumbered agents are not slowed.
	* Craft modules and devices are easily moved using vehicles to ferry items as the same method for agents.<br>		* Craft modules, and devices are easily moved using vehicles to ferry items as the same method for agents.<br>
	~~Note:~~ Agents delivered to a new base via an X-Com vehicle will be automatically transferred if living quarters space is available however, if they moved on foot to the base, they will be visiting regardless of available living space. Technical personel cannot be transferred in any fashion without using Transtellar. If any unit is sacked, they disappear from the hire screen.		* Agents delivered to a new base via an X-Com vehicle will be automatically transferred if living quarters space is available however, if they moved on foot to the base, they will be visiting regardless of available living space.
			* Technical personel cannot be transferred in any fashion without using Transtellar. If any unit is sacked, they disappear from the hire screen.


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	[[Category: Apocalypse]]		[[Category: Apocalypse]]
	~~[[Category: Bases (Apocalypse)]]~~

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	An [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Base_Attack\|undefended]] X-Com base will be destroyed immediately when [[Base_Defense_(Apocalypse)\|attacked]] by hostile ground forces (alien craft infiltration or raid). Move/Fly armed agent(s) to the building immediately after purchase - living quarters does not need to be completed since they are [[Base_Defense_(Apocalypse)#Building_Garrison_And_Transfers\|visitors]]. If the new base is under attack and no facilities have been placed, a base defense battlescape will only contain the bare corridors and the access lift.		An [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Base_Attack\|undefended]] X-Com base will be destroyed immediately when [[Base_Defense_(Apocalypse)\|attacked]] by hostile ground forces (alien craft infiltration or raid). Move/Fly armed agent(s) to the building immediately after purchase - living quarters does not need to be completed since they are [[Base_Defense_(Apocalypse)#Building_Garrison_And_Transfers\|visitors]]. If the new base is under attack and no facilities have been placed, a base defense battlescape will only contain the bare corridors and the access lift.
	* A new base should immediately have at least one (basic) security station being constructed next to the access lift to assist the visiting defenders.		* A new base should immediately have at least one (basic) security station being constructed next to the access lift to assist the visiting defenders.
	* If a base is lost, the layout disappears from the 'base slot' and the now empty slot is permanently lost as a base location!		* Damaged facilities are always repaired at successful conclusion.
			* If a base is lost, the layout disappears from the 'base slot' and the now empty slot is also permanently lost as a base location!

	==Base Designs==		==Base Designs==
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	===Buy And Sell===		===Buy And Sell===
	If any <u>researched</u> items are moved using the ''sell-rebuy'' option, any items re-bought will immediately appear at the buy base without having to use a Transtellar [[Airtrans_(Apocalypse)\|Airtrans]] delivery vehicle ...limiting exposure to <s>Megapol</s> enemy attacks. This may be an option to use always since it speeds up movement of known alien items. It does not work for standard market items since these will always be delivered from the respective company-owned buildings using the airtrans vehicles (which [[Megapol]] may attack if hostile to that organisation).		If any <u>researched</u> items are moved using the ''sell-rebuy'' option, any items re-bought will immediately appear at the buy base without having to use a Transtellar [[Airtrans_(Apocalypse)\|Airtrans]] delivery vehicle ...limiting exposure to <s>Megapol</s> enemy attacks. This may be an option to use always since it speeds up movement of known alien items. It does not work for standard market items since these will always be delivered from the respective company-owned buildings using the airtrans vehicles (which [[Megapol]] may attack if they are hostile to that organisation).

	===Equipment Transfers===		===Equipment Transfers===

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	* Land a large squad of empty agents at the ''wrong'' base and load them up with bulk, mixed equipment to be moved to the ''correct'' base. Once arrived, un-equip all agents. Walking between bases is also possible if [[People_Tube_(Apocalypse)\|people tubes]] are intact since over-encumbered agents are not slowed.		* Land a large squad of empty agents at the ''wrong'' base and load them up with bulk, mixed equipment to be moved to the ''correct'' base. Once arrived, un-equip all agents. Walking between bases is also possible if [[People_Tube_(Apocalypse)\|people tubes]] are intact since over-encumbered agents are not slowed.
	* Craft modules and devices are easily moved using vehicles to ferry items as the same method for agents.<br>		* Craft modules and devices are easily moved using vehicles to ferry items as the same method for agents.<br>
	Note: Agents ~~flown/moved~~ to ~~another~~ base will automatically ~~transfer themselves~~ if living quarters space is available. Technical personel cannot be transferred in any fashion without using Transtellar. If ~~they are~~ sacked, they disappear from the hire screen.		Note: Agents delivered to a new base via an X-Com vehicle will be automatically transferred if living quarters space is available however, if they moved on foot to the base, they will be visiting regardless of available living space. Technical personel cannot be transferred in any fashion without using Transtellar. If any unit is sacked, they disappear from the hire screen.