Cultural Influences on X-COM - Revision history

Diegoba: /* TFTD & Lovecraft */ Fixed link

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TFTD & Lovecraft: Fixed link

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	The author of the literary universe of the Cthulu Mythos and other literary horror works had a deep influence on [[TFTD]]:		The author of the literary universe of the Cthulu Mythos and other literary horror works had a deep influence on [[TFTD]]:
	* [[T'leth]] and the mood tone of TFTD are inspired of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~Cthulhu Mythos~~ Cthulhu Mythos]. Cthulus is described an extraterrestrial monstrous entity that is asleep on the depths of oceans and waiting for the proper star alignment to be brought to life and impose its evil rule on Earth. The UFOPedia's entry for the final mission even has a reference of T'leth as ''a Lovecraftian nightmare''.		* [[T'leth]] and the mood tone of TFTD are inspired of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cthulhu_Mythos Cthulhu Mythos]. Cthulus is described an extraterrestrial monstrous entity that is asleep on the depths of oceans and waiting for the proper star alignment to be brought to life and impose its evil rule on Earth. The UFOPedia's entry for the final mission even has a reference of T'leth as ''a Lovecraftian nightmare''.
	* For complete references to the influence of Lovecraft on TFTD check Wikipedia's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_X-COM:_Terror_from_the_Deep_races Terror from the Deep races] page.		* For complete references to the influence of Lovecraft on TFTD check Wikipedia's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_X-COM:_Terror_from_the_Deep_races Terror from the Deep races] page.

	= The Kraken Wakes =		= The Kraken Wakes =

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Starship Troopers

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	= Starship Troopers =		= Starship Troopers =

	Power armor in science fiction was first popularized by Robert [Heinlein's ''http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starship_Troopers Starship Troopers]		Power armor in science fiction was first popularized by Robert Heinlein's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starship_Troopers Starship Troopers]
	military science fiction novel. The plot regards Earth defending itself and its colonies from a hostile insectoid alien race, which has a hive mentality and is ruled by 'Brains'.		military science fiction novel. The plot regards Earth defending itself and its colonies from a hostile insectoid alien race, which has a hive mentality and is ruled by 'Brains'.
	~~book~~

	= Online UFO Culture of the early 1990s =		= Online UFO Culture of the early 1990s =

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Judge Dredd

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	= Judge Dredd =		= Judge Dredd =
			The XCOM Apocalypse city of Mega-Primus bears some resemblance to Judge Dredd's dystopian megalopolis city-state called "Mega-City One". The elite Street Judges that patrol the city are armed with a standard issue series of handguns known as the "Lawgiver", likely the namesake of the Megapol Lawpistol.
	The ~~physical setting~~ of Judge Dredd ~~is a~~ dystopian megalopolis city-state called "Mega-City One" ~~which is ruled by the Justice Department~~.
	Street Judges ~~are~~ the ~~Elite Police force that patrols and defends Mega-City One from any and all threats.~~
	~~They~~ are armed with a standard issue series of handguns known as the "Lawgiver".

	=See Also=		=See Also=

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers

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	= Invasion of the Body Snatchers =		= Invasion of the Body Snatchers =

	The Micronoid Aggregate, which is the true antagonist of ~~the~~ X-COM ~~series~~, was possibly based on the Pod People from the 1956 Film, Invasion of the Body Snatchers. They are both Extraterrestrial Parasites that depend on the assimilation of other species and the consumption of their resources for their own survival.		The Micronoid Aggregate, which is the true antagonist of X-COM Apocalypse, was possibly based on the Pod People from the 1956 Film, Invasion of the Body Snatchers. They are both Extraterrestrial Parasites that depend on the assimilation of other species and the consumption of their resources for their own survival.

	= Judge Dredd =		= Judge Dredd =

Arima at 05:43, 11 July 2014

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	The Micronoid Aggregate, which is the true antagonist of the X-COM series, was possibly based on the Pod People from the 1956 Film, Invasion of the Body Snatchers. They are both Extraterrestrial Parasites that depend on the assimilation of other species and the consumption of their resources for their own survival.		The Micronoid Aggregate, which is the true antagonist of the X-COM series, was possibly based on the Pod People from the 1956 Film, Invasion of the Body Snatchers. They are both Extraterrestrial Parasites that depend on the assimilation of other species and the consumption of their resources for their own survival.

			= Judge Dredd =

			The physical setting of Judge Dredd is a dystopian megalopolis city-state called "Mega-City One" which is ruled by the Justice Department.
			Street Judges are the Elite Police force that patrols and defends Mega-City One from any and all threats.
			They are armed with a standard issue series of handguns known as the "Lawgiver".

	=See Also=		=See Also=

Hobbes: categorizing

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categorizing

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	*[[UFOs]]		*[[UFOs]]
	*[[Alien Life Forms\|Aliens]]		*[[Alien Life Forms\|Aliens]]

			[[Category:Enemy Unknown/UFO Defense]]

NKF at 11:31, 12 March 2013

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	The 1970s British TV series [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFO_(TV_series) UFO]], produced by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson for ATV, is undoubtedly a major inspiration for the UFO: Enemy Unknown game. Set in the "near future" (1980!) it narrates the struggles of a secret, international, government-sponsored paramilitary organisation that is combating alien infiltration and terror.		The 1970s British TV series [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFO_(TV_series) UFO]], produced by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson for ATV, is undoubtedly a major inspiration for the UFO: Enemy Unknown game. Set in the "near future" (1980!) it narrates the struggles of a secret, international, government-sponsored paramilitary organisation that is combating alien infiltration and terror.

			For more information, see [[http://ufoseries.com/ UFO series homepage]].

	== Organisation ==		== Organisation ==
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	== Submarine Operations ==		== Submarine Operations ==

	SHADO operates at least one advanced submarine, SkyDiver 1, similar to a slightly futuristic nuclear hunter/killer submarine. This vessel is crewed by SHADO personnel (in different uniforms) and is also used to investigate UFOs that have crashed or landed underwater.		SHADO operates at least one advanced submarine, SkyDiver 1, similar to a slightly futuristic nuclear hunter/killer submarine. This vessel is crewed by SHADO personnel (in different uniforms, and female officers do not wear purple wigs) and is also used to investigate UFOs that have crashed or landed underwater. The submarine is comprised of two parts. The main body of the submarine, and Sky One.

	SkyDiver's rated operating depth is around 1200m but it has survived exposure to depths of almost 2000m.		SkyDiver's rated operating depth is around 1200m but it has survived exposure to depths of almost 2000m.

			The Sky One interceptor aircraft is launched from the submarine whilst submerged, making Sky One arguably a kind of flying sub. However it is fair to say that SHADO's underwater operations are limited in comparison to ground operations. Oh well, maybe in the next war...
	~~Interestingly, the~~ Sky One interceptor aircraft is launched from the submarine whilst submerged, making Sky One arguably a kind of flying sub. However it is fair to say that SHADO's underwater operations are limited in comparison to ground operations. Oh well, maybe in the next war...

	== Ground Operations ==		== Ground Operations ==
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	== Aliens ==		== Aliens ==

	As in X-COM, aliens cannot long ~~survive~~ Earth atmosphere, but unlike in X-COM they wear spacesuits when on Earth. The identity and appearance of the aliens is a mystery and uncovering it is a major objective of SHADO (see below). Some of the aliens have psionic powers and there may be multiple types of alien (races or perhaps just factions). Some of the aliens are humanoid and can impersonate, or pass for, or possess, humans. The aliens also act through human collaborators or puppets. As in X-COM, they attempt to subvert government officials and other public figures.		As in X-COM, aliens cannot survive long in Earth atmosphere, but unlike in X-COM they wear spacesuits when on Earth. The identity and appearance of the aliens is a mystery and uncovering it is a major objective of SHADO (see below). Some of the aliens have psionic powers and there may be multiple types of alien (races or perhaps just factions). Some of the aliens are humanoid and can impersonate, or pass for, or possess, humans. The aliens also act through human collaborators or puppets. As in X-COM, they attempt to subvert government officials and other public figures.

	One known activity of the aliens is harvesting of human organs, and it is suggested that some of the humanoid aliens encountered by SHADO may actually be modified, controlled humans and not the actual aliens.		One known activity of the aliens is harvesting of human organs, and it is suggested that some of the humanoid aliens encountered by SHADO may actually be modified, controlled humans and not the actual aliens.
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	The aliens show some use of what appear to be subtle (non-physical-affecting) psionic capabilities such as telepathy and mental influence or mind control. This is similar to XCom. Very rare humans (not SHADO operatives) are also shown to have similar abilities, though perhaps not as powerful. There is no physical technology associated with psionics - no Psi Amps etc. There are intensive psychometric test sessions that are used for screening SHADO operatives for mental weakness, and to detect alien mental influence or control after alien contact - perhaps similar to the Psi Labs concept.		The aliens show some use of what appear to be subtle (non-physical-affecting) psionic capabilities such as telepathy and mental influence or mind control. This is similar to XCom. Very rare humans (not SHADO operatives) are also shown to have similar abilities, though perhaps not as powerful. There is no physical technology associated with psionics - no Psi Amps etc. There are intensive psychometric test sessions that are used for screening SHADO operatives for mental weakness, and to detect alien mental influence or control after alien contact - perhaps similar to the Psi Labs concept.

			One episode, The Psycho Bombs, features humans that are taken under the mind influence of the aliens to infiltrate and destroy SHADO installations. In addition to the mind control, they gain superhuman strength and are turned into bombs that detonate when they come into contact with high voltage electricity.

	== Technology ==		== Technology ==

Spike: /* See Also */ added some links that seem more relevant than the ones already here

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See Also: added some links that seem more relevant than the ones already here

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	=See Also=		=See Also=
			*[[Sightings in other fandoms]]
			*[[Realistic Equivalents]]
	*[[Rank]]		*[[Rank]]
	*[[Craft]]		*[[Craft]]

Spike: /* SHADO Mission and Objectives */ Psionics, Technology, Victory

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SHADO Mission and Objectives: Psionics, Technology, Victory

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	Longer term, SHADO seeks to understand and discover alien intentions, capabilities, and origins, to correctly assess and respond to the alien threat, on behalf of the Earth. The aliens are highly mysterious and discovering information about them is key to SHADO. Capture of specimens, live aliens, or even communication with them, is a highly important objective. The intentions of the aliens remain one of the biggest mysteries. Learning the origin of the aliens, or their staging area for attacks, is also highly important.		Longer term, SHADO seeks to understand and discover alien intentions, capabilities, and origins, to correctly assess and respond to the alien threat, on behalf of the Earth. The aliens are highly mysterious and discovering information about them is key to SHADO. Capture of specimens, live aliens, or even communication with them, is a highly important objective. The intentions of the aliens remain one of the biggest mysteries. Learning the origin of the aliens, or their staging area for attacks, is also highly important.

			== Psionics ==

			The aliens show some use of what appear to be subtle (non-physical-affecting) psionic capabilities such as telepathy and mental influence or mind control. This is similar to XCom. Very rare humans (not SHADO operatives) are also shown to have similar abilities, though perhaps not as powerful. There is no physical technology associated with psionics - no Psi Amps etc. There are intensive psychometric test sessions that are used for screening SHADO operatives for mental weakness, and to detect alien mental influence or control after alien contact - perhaps similar to the Psi Labs concept.

			== Technology ==

			While investigating alien technology and motives is a key objective of SHADO, unlike in XCom there is no noticeable technological advance gained by SHADO, with or without analysing alien technology. Apart from the Utronic modules (see above) which allow SHADO to detect UFOs, there are few if any advances in SHADO equipment, and the few examples of advances come from research in the wider technology community of Earth, not from SHADO efforts. For example, SHADO makes use of newly available long range spacecraft to try to gather intelligence on the alien origins. Arguably this is more realistic than in Enemy Unknown.

			== Victory ==

			As just noted, SHADO attempts to send a newly designed unmanned long range spacecraft on a mission back along the departure trajectory of a UFO (after first deliberately allowing the UFO to escape), in an attempt to obtain reconnaisance information on the UFO base or homeworld. This is roughly analogous to the Mars mission in Enemy Unknown (or perhaps the research effort that unlocks it). However, the SHADO mission fails due to a technical problem, at great cost to SHADO in money and lost credibility/prestige.

	= Threshold =		= Threshold =

Arima at 08:07, 12 April 2010

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	There's a 1989 comedy/horror move featuring a well known [[Lobstermen\|Lobster monster]] of [[TFTD]], more info available [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lobster_Man_From_Mars here]. Might be a coincidence on the name, might not...		There's a 1989 comedy/horror move featuring a well known [[Lobstermen\|Lobster monster]] of [[TFTD]], more info available [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lobster_Man_From_Mars here]. Might be a coincidence on the name, might not...

			= Invasion of the Body Snatchers =

			The Micronoid Aggregate, which is the true antagonist of the X-COM series, was possibly based on the Pod People from the 1956 Film, Invasion of the Body Snatchers. They are both Extraterrestrial Parasites that depend on the assimilation of other species and the consumption of their resources for their own survival.

	=See Also=		=See Also=