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	~~'''In other languages: [[에테리얼\|한국어]], [[Etéreo\|Español]].'''~~

	[[Image:ethereal.png\|right\|Ethereal]]		[[Image:ethereal.png\|right\|Ethereal]]

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	The '''Ethereal''' race is arguably the most dangerous species that X-COM forces faced during the First Alien War.		The '''Ethereal''' race is arguably the most dangerous species that X-COM forces faced during the First Alien War.

	As the masterminds controlling the [[Muton]] race, and apparently the leaders of the entire alien invasion, Ethereals are rarely seen on Earth. They will ~~never~~ be encountered before ~~June~~ 1999, and will only deign to appear personally for the most important missions - [[Alien Base\|building bases]], [[Alien Terror\|spreading fear]], [[Alien Infiltration\|diplomatic negotiations]] and [[Alien Retaliation\|attacks on X-Com]].		As the masterminds controlling the [[Muton]] race, and apparently the leaders of the entire alien invasion, Ethereals are rarely seen on Earth. They will not ordinarily be encountered before July 1999, and will only deign to appear personally for the most important missions - [[Alien Base\|building bases]], [[Alien Terror\|spreading fear]], [[Alien Infiltration\|diplomatic negotiations]] and [[Alien Retaliation\|attacks on X-Com]].

	The Ethereals' terror unit is the robotic, nigh-indestructible [[Sectopod]].		The Ethereals' terror unit is the robotic, nigh-indestructible [[Sectopod]].

	==Statistics==		==Statistics==
	'''TUs:''' 68-79		'''TUs:''' 68-78
	'''Health:''' 55		'''Health:''' 55
	'''Energy:''' 96-111		'''Energy:''' 96-111
	'''Reactions:''' 75-93		'''Reactions:''' 75-93
	'''Strength:''' 48-52		'''Strength:''' 48-51
	'''Bravery:''' 80		'''Bravery:''' 80
	'''Firing Accuracy:''' 37-92		'''Firing Accuracy:''' 37-91
	'''Throwing Accuracy:''' 80		'''Throwing Accuracy:''' 80
	'''Psi Skill:''' 40-46, 45-52, 50-58		'''Psi Skill:''' 40-46, 45-52, 50-58
	'''Psi Strength:''' 50-58, 60-70, 65-75		'''Psi Strength:''' 50-58, 60-69, 65-75

	==Special abilities==		==Special abilities==
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	The following are some miscellaneous notes on the Ethereal:		The following are some miscellaneous notes on the Ethereal:
	* The Ethereal takes 0.7x damage from [[Incendiary\|fire]], and 0.8x [[stun]] damage.		* The Ethereal takes 0.7x damage from [[Incendiary\|fire]], and 0.8x [[stun]] damage.
	* Very high Firing and Throwing Accuracy.
	* Is very fast (very high TUs).
	* High Health.
	* Very high Energy.
	* Very high Reactions.
	* High Strength.
	* Very high Psi Strength.
	* There are no Ethereal Navigators, Engineers, or Medics. Ethereal Leaders will be used in their place.		* There are no Ethereal Navigators, Engineers, or Medics. Ethereal Leaders will be used in their place.
			* Scheduled [[Alien Retaliation\|Retaliation]] missions always have a possibility of being Ethereal, regardless of the month. This can produce "early" Ethereals if [[The Martian Solution]] is researched in May or earlier.


	==See also==		==See also==

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	==Special abilities==		==Special abilities==
	Every member of the Ethereal race possesses very powerful [[Psionics\|psionic abilities]] that can be used to make X-COM forces panic. It is even possible for Ethereals to take control of X-COM units and use them against us. Only the most [[~~Psi-~~Strength\|psionically resistant]] troops should be used against Ethereals.		Every member of the Ethereal race possesses very powerful [[Psionics\|psionic abilities]] that can be used to make X-COM forces panic. It is even possible for Ethereals to take control of X-COM units and use them against us. Only the most [[Psionic Strength\|psionically resistant]] troops should be used against Ethereals.

	The psionic prowess of Ethereals also grants them the ability to fly. This protects them from [[Grenade]]s, and provides some protection from the [[Blaster Launcher]].		The psionic prowess of Ethereals also grants them the ability to fly. This protects them from [[Grenade]]s, and provides some protection from the [[Blaster Launcher]].

	Note also that while Ethereals have only moderate [[Health]], they are exceedingly-well armoured. Plasma weapons are strongly recommended for skirmishes with Ethereals, as weaker weapons will struggle to harm them.		Note also that while Ethereals have only moderate [[Health]], they are exceedingly-well armoured. Plasma weapons are strongly recommended for skirmishes with Ethereals, as weaker weapons will struggle to harm them.

	== Live specimen ==		== Live specimen ==
	This being has awesome mental powers which allow for telepathic communication and telekinetic abilities.		This being has awesome mental powers which allow for telepathic communication and telekinetic abilities.

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	As the masterminds controlling the [[Muton]] race, and apparently the leaders of the entire alien invasion, Ethereals are rarely seen on Earth. They will never be encountered before June 1999, and will only deign to appear personally for the most important missions - [[Alien Base\|building bases]], [[Alien Terror\|spreading fear]], [[Alien Infiltration\|diplomatic negotiations]] and [[Alien Retaliation\|attacks on X-Com]].		As the masterminds controlling the [[Muton]] race, and apparently the leaders of the entire alien invasion, Ethereals are rarely seen on Earth. They will never be encountered before June 1999, and will only deign to appear personally for the most important missions - [[Alien Base\|building bases]], [[Alien Terror\|spreading fear]], [[Alien Infiltration\|diplomatic negotiations]] and [[Alien Retaliation\|attacks on X-Com]].

	Ethereals' terror unit is the robotic, nigh-indestructible [[Sectopod]].		The Ethereals' terror unit is the robotic, nigh-indestructible [[Sectopod]].

	==Statistics==		==Statistics==

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	[[Image:ethereal.png\|right\|Ethereal]]		[[Image:ethereal.png\|right\|Ethereal]]

	~~''If it bleeds, we can kill it.''~~

	~~— Arnold Schwarzenegger,~~ ''~~Predator.~~''		The '''Ethereal''' race is arguably the most dangerous species that X-COM forces faced during the First Alien War.

	~~The '''Ethereal'''~~ race ~~is arguably~~ the most ~~dangerous species that~~ X-~~COM forces faced during the First Alien War~~.		As the masterminds controlling the [[Muton]] race, and apparently the leaders of the entire alien invasion, Ethereals are rarely seen on Earth. They will never be encountered before June 1999, and will only deign to appear personally for the most important missions - [[Alien Base\|building bases]], [[Alien Terror\|spreading fear]], [[Alien Infiltration\|diplomatic negotiations]] and [[Alien Retaliation\|attacks on X-Com]].

	Ethereals ~~are rarely seen on Earth as they prefer to send other races (especially~~ [[~~Muton~~]]~~s) to carry out missions on their behalf~~.		Ethereals' terror unit is the robotic, nigh-indestructible [[Sectopod]].

	==Statistics==		==Statistics==
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	==Special abilities==		==Special abilities==
	~~Ethereals are the race who are most directly in charge of the entire alien invasion. They are terrifying if you are not familiar with them, but still a teeth-grinding pain in the rear if you are.~~		Every member of the Ethereal race possesses very powerful [[Psionics\|psionic abilities]] that can be used to make X-COM forces panic. It is even possible for Ethereals to take control of X-COM units and use them against us. Only the most [[Psi-Strength\|psionically resistant]] troops should be used against Ethereals.

	Every member of the Ethereal race possesses very powerful [[Psionics\|psionic abilities]] that can be used to make X-COM forces panic. It is even possible for Ethereals to take control of X-COM units and use them against us. Soldiers with less than probably 80 PSI strength should not be used against them. Even without their PSI, however, they're well enough armoured that you won't want to use less than plasma pistols against them, they have much higher firing accuracy than you, they're resistant to incendiaries, and they love sniping.

	~~Terror attacks by Ethereals are~~ the most ~~dangerous for both~~ [[~~Civilian~~]]~~s and X-COM units - apart from having to deal with their psionic abilities, we also have to fight~~ against ~~[[Sectopod]]s.~~

	~~Be aware of the fact that~~ Ethereals can fly, giving them access to just about anywhere on the map. They often use this to set up midair sniping positions, especially on the harder difficulties but not as much for across-the-map movement. [[Night Missions]] ARE A PAIN, especially since their night vision is far superior to humans. Plus, flares and incendiaries aren't useful for illuminating empty air.

	~~If an Ethereal is "spotting" for his pals from around level 9 of the map and you can't find him, and his friends are all bombarding you with psi, you will probably have to abort... if you still can~~.

	~~Despite having powerful~~ psionic ~~abilities~~, ~~Ethereals are armed~~ and ~~most Ethereals wield~~ [[~~Heavy Plasma~~]].		The psionic prowess of Ethereals also grants them the ability to fly. This protects them from [[Grenade]]s, and provides some protection from the [[Blaster Launcher]].

			Note also that while Ethereals have only moderate [[Health]], they are exceedingly-well armoured. Plasma weapons are strongly recommended for skirmishes with Ethereals, as weaker weapons will struggle to harm them.
	== Live specimen ==		== Live specimen ==
	This being has awesome mental powers which allow for telepathic communication and telekinetic abilities.		This being has awesome mental powers which allow for telepathic communication and telekinetic abilities.

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	Ethereals are the race who are most directly in charge of the entire alien invasion. They are terrifying if you are not familiar with them, but still a teeth-grinding pain in the rear if you are.		Ethereals are the race who are most directly in charge of the entire alien invasion. They are terrifying if you are not familiar with them, but still a teeth-grinding pain in the rear if you are.

	Every member of the Ethereal race possesses very powerful [[Psionics\|psionic abilities]] that can be used to make X-COM forces panic. It is even possible for Ethereals to take control of X-COM units and use them against us. Soldiers with less than probably 80 PSI strength should not be used against them~~; but assuming you do, Ethereals are essentially flying Space Jesuits with guns~~. Even without their PSI, however, they're well enough armoured that you won't want to use less than plasma pistols against them, they have much higher firing accuracy than you, they're resistant to incendiaries, and they love sniping.		Every member of the Ethereal race possesses very powerful [[Psionics\|psionic abilities]] that can be used to make X-COM forces panic. It is even possible for Ethereals to take control of X-COM units and use them against us. Soldiers with less than probably 80 PSI strength should not be used against them. Even without their PSI, however, they're well enough armoured that you won't want to use less than plasma pistols against them, they have much higher firing accuracy than you, they're resistant to incendiaries, and they love sniping.

	Terror attacks by Ethereals are the most dangerous for both [[Civilian]]s and X-COM units - apart from having to deal with their psionic abilities, we also have to fight against [[Sectopod]]s.		Terror attacks by Ethereals are the most dangerous for both [[Civilian]]s and X-COM units - apart from having to deal with their psionic abilities, we also have to fight against [[Sectopod]]s.

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	[[Image:ethereal.png\|right\|Ethereal]]		[[Image:ethereal.png\|right\|Ethereal]]

			''If it bleeds, we can kill it.''

			— Arnold Schwarzenegger, ''Predator.''

	The '''Ethereal''' race is arguably the most dangerous species that X-COM forces faced during the First Alien War.		The '''Ethereal''' race is arguably the most dangerous species that X-COM forces faced during the First Alien War.

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	==Special abilities==		==Special abilities==
	Ethereals are the race who are most directly in charge of the entire alien invasion. They are terrifying if you are ~~unfamiliar~~ with them, but still a teeth-grinding pain in the rear if you are.		Ethereals are the race who are most directly in charge of the entire alien invasion. They are terrifying if you are not familiar with them, but still a teeth-grinding pain in the rear if you are.

	Every member of the Ethereal race possesses very powerful [[Psionics\|psionic abilities]] that can be used to make X-COM forces panic. It is even possible for Ethereals to take control of X-COM units and use them against us. Soldiers with less than probably 80 PSI strength should not be used against them; but assuming you do, Ethereals are essentially flying Space Jesuits with guns. Even without their PSI, however, they're well enough armoured that you won't want to use less than plasma pistols against them, they have much higher firing accuracy than you, they're resistant to incendiaries, and they love sniping.		Every member of the Ethereal race possesses very powerful [[Psionics\|psionic abilities]] that can be used to make X-COM forces panic. It is even possible for Ethereals to take control of X-COM units and use them against us. Soldiers with less than probably 80 PSI strength should not be used against them; but assuming you do, Ethereals are essentially flying Space Jesuits with guns. Even without their PSI, however, they're well enough armoured that you won't want to use less than plasma pistols against them, they have much higher firing accuracy than you, they're resistant to incendiaries, and they love sniping.

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	==Special abilities==		==Special abilities==
	Every member of the Ethereal race possesses very powerful [[Psionics\|psionic abilities]] that can be used to make X-COM forces panic. It is even possible for Ethereals to take control of X-COM units and use them against us.		Ethereals are the race who are most directly in charge of the entire alien invasion. They are terrifying if you are unfamiliar with them, but still a teeth-grinding pain in the rear if you are.

			Every member of the Ethereal race possesses very powerful [[Psionics\|psionic abilities]] that can be used to make X-COM forces panic. It is even possible for Ethereals to take control of X-COM units and use them against us. Soldiers with less than probably 80 PSI strength should not be used against them; but assuming you do, Ethereals are essentially flying Space Jesuits with guns. Even without their PSI, however, they're well enough armoured that you won't want to use less than plasma pistols against them, they have much higher firing accuracy than you, they're resistant to incendiaries, and they love sniping.

	Terror attacks by Ethereals are the most dangerous for both [[Civilian]]s and X-COM units - apart from having to deal with their psionic abilities, we also have to fight against [[Sectopod]]s.		Terror attacks by Ethereals are the most dangerous for both [[Civilian]]s and X-COM units - apart from having to deal with their psionic abilities, we also have to fight against [[Sectopod]]s.

	Be aware of the fact that ~~ethereals~~ can fly, giving them access to just about anywhere on the map. They often use this to set up midair sniping positions, especially on the harder difficulties but not as much for across-the-map movement. [[Night Missions]] ARE A PAIN, especially since their ~~nightvision~~ is far superior to humans. Plus, flares and incendiaries aren't useful for illuminating empty air.		Be aware of the fact that Ethereals can fly, giving them access to just about anywhere on the map. They often use this to set up midair sniping positions, especially on the harder difficulties but not as much for across-the-map movement. [[Night Missions]] ARE A PAIN, especially since their night vision is far superior to humans. Plus, flares and incendiaries aren't useful for illuminating empty air.

	If an ~~ethereal~~ is "spotting" for his pals from around level 9 of the map and you can't find him, and his friends are all bombarding you with psi, you will probably have to abort... if you still can.		If an Ethereal is "spotting" for his pals from around level 9 of the map and you can't find him, and his friends are all bombarding you with psi, you will probably have to abort... if you still can.

	Despite having powerful psionic abilities, Ethereals are armed and most Ethereals wield [[Heavy Plasma]].		Despite having powerful psionic abilities, Ethereals are armed and most Ethereals wield [[Heavy Plasma]].

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	'''In other languages: [[에테리얼\|한국어]].'''		'''In other languages: [[에테리얼\|한국어]], [[Etéreo\|Español]].'''

	[[Image:ethereal.png\|right\|Ethereal]]		[[Image:ethereal.png\|right\|Ethereal]]
	~~La raza de los Etéreos es posiblemente la especie más peligrosa a la que las fuerzas del~~ X-COM ~~tuvieron que hacer frente durante la primera guerra alienígena.~~		The '''Ethereal''' race is arguably the most dangerous species that X-COM forces faced during the First Alien War.
	~~Los Etéreos son raramente vistos en la Tierra, pues prefieren enviar otras razas (especialmente Mutones) para realizar las misiones en su nombre~~.

	==~~Estadísticas~~==		Ethereals are rarely seen on Earth as they prefer to send other races (especially [[Muton]]s) to carry out missions on their behalf.

			==Statistics==
	'''TUs:''' 68-79		'''TUs:''' 68-79
	'''Health:''' 55		'''Health:''' 55
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	'''Psi Strength:''' 50-58, 60-70, 65-75		'''Psi Strength:''' 50-58, 60-70, 65-75

	==~~Habilidades especiales~~==		==Special abilities==
	~~Cada miembro de la raza de los Etéreos posee poderosas habilidades psíquicas que pueden causar el pánico a nuestros soldados~~ X-COM. ~~Incluso es posible que puedan tomar el~~ control ~~de nuestras unidades y las usen contra nosotros~~.		Every member of the Ethereal race possesses very powerful [[Psionics\|psionic abilities]] that can be used to make X-COM forces panic. It is even possible for Ethereals to take control of X-COM units and use them against us.

	~~Los ataques a ciudades por los Etéreos son especialmente peligrosas para los Ciudadanos y nuestras unidades~~ X-COM ~~pues además de tener que luchar contra sus habilidades psíquicas tendremos que lidiar con los Sectópodos que los acompañan~~.		Terror attacks by Ethereals are the most dangerous for both [[Civilian]]s and X-COM units - apart from having to deal with their psionic abilities, we also have to fight against [[Sectopod]]s.

	~~Pero esto no es todo~~, ~~el Etéreo tiene la capacidad de volar lo que le dá acceso a casi cualquier lugar del mapa~~, ~~soliendo ocupar posiciones de francotirador~~, ~~especialmente en dificultades más altas.~~		Be aware of the fact that ethereals can fly, giving them access to just about anywhere on the map. They often use this to set up midair sniping positions, especially on the harder difficulties but not as much for across-the-map movement. [[Night Missions]] ARE A PAIN, especially since their nightvision is far superior to humans. Plus, flares and incendiaries aren't useful for illuminating empty air.
	~~Por otro lado las misiones nocturnas contra los Eteréos son un verdadero sufrimiento habida cuenta de que su radio de visión en la oscuridad es~~ superior ~~al de nuestras unidades y que las bengalas de luz no resultan útiles para alumbrar el aire~~.
	~~No hay que olvidar por otro lado que los Etéros van armados con cañones de plasma y tienen una excelente precisión~~.

	~~La estrategia principal para enfrentarse a los Eteréos~~, ~~es neutralizarlos cuanto antes y en todo caso reza para que sean pocos~~, ~~porque sino la batalla se te hará un verdadero dolor de muelas~~.		If an ethereal is "spotting" for his pals from around level 9 of the map and you can't find him, and his friends are all bombarding you with psi, you will probably have to abort... if you still can.
	~~A lo mejor incluso abortar la misión es la opción más acertada~~.

	~~== Especimen Vivo ==~~		Despite having powerful psionic abilities, Ethereals are armed and most Ethereals wield [[Heavy Plasma]].
	~~La raza de los Etéreo posee impresionantes poderes mentales que le permite la comunicación telepática y poderosas habilidades telequinéticas~~.

	Las capacidades físicas aparentemente débiles de esta criatura son sostenidas por sus poderes mentales. No entendemos cómo funcionan estos poderes telecinéticos, ya que parecen desafiar las leyes de la física tal como las conocemos.		== Live specimen ==
			This being has awesome mental powers which allow for telepathic communication and telekinetic abilities.

	~~Son extremadamente peligrosos en cualquier situación de combate, donde confían en sus poderes mentales para el combate~~. ~~Rara vez aparecen en la Tierra~~, ~~ya que parecen depender de otras razas para perseguir sus objetivos~~.		The apparently weak physical abilities of this creature are sustained by its mental powers. We do not understand how these telekinetic powers work, since they seem to defy the laws of physics as we know them.

	== ~~Autopsía~~ ==		They are extremely dangerous in any combat situation, where they rely on their mental powers for combat. They rarely appear on Earth since they seem to rely on other races to pursue their objectives.

			== Autopsy ==
	[[Image:etherealautopsy.png\|right\|Ethereal - Autopsy]]		[[Image:etherealautopsy.png\|right\|Ethereal - Autopsy]]
			This being is physically retarded and seems incapable of sustaining any life functions.

	~~Este ser es físicamente retrasado y parece incapaz de sostener cualquier función de la vida~~.		The muscles are severely atrophied and the internal organs appear to be under-developed. The sensory organs, including the eyes, do not appear to function at all.

	~~Los músculos están severamente atrofiados y los órganos internos parecen estar subdesarrollados. Los órganos sensoriales~~, ~~incluyendo los ojos~~, ~~no parecen funcionar en absoluto~~.

	~~El cerebro~~, ~~sin embargo~~, ~~está bien desarrollado y se basa en una alta proporción de suministro de sangre del cuerpo~~. ~~Es un misterio cómo esta criatura puede sostenerse sin apoyo externo~~.		The brain, however, is well developed and draws on a high proportion of the body's blood supply. It is a mystery as to how this creature can sustain itself without external support.

	==~~Notas~~==		==Notes==
	The following are some miscellaneous notes on the Ethereal:		The following are some miscellaneous notes on the Ethereal:
	* The Ethereal takes 0.7x damage from [[Incendiary\|fire]], and 0.8x [[stun]] damage.		* The Ethereal takes 0.7x damage from [[Incendiary\|fire]], and 0.8x [[stun]] damage.