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Enemy Strength

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	For example, consider a mission with baseline Strength Level 3. Above 92% infiltration you are guaranteed to receive at worst effective Strength Level 4, with an increasing chance to get Level 3 as you approach 100% infiltration~~. Note that this will not necessarily change the Enemy Activity Level display if the difference stays within one Activity Level band, but the number of enemy units has been reduced~~.		For example, consider a mission with baseline Strength Level 3. Above 92% infiltration you are guaranteed to receive at worst effective Strength Level 4, with an increasing chance to get Level 3 as you approach 100% infiltration.

	There are many more breakpoints below 100% than there are above it; missions will quickly become significantly more difficult at under 100% and you should try your best to reach this percentage. Similarly the difference between 150% and 200% is very small and may not be worth the squad strength cuts needed to attain 200%.		There are many more breakpoints below 100% than there are above it; missions will quickly become significantly more difficult at under 100% and you should try your best to reach this percentage. Similarly the difference between 150% and 200% is very small and may not be worth the squad strength cuts needed to attain 200%.

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Effects of Infiltration

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	For example, consider a mission with baseline Strength Level 3. Above 92% infiltration you are guaranteed to receive at worst effective Strength Level 4, with an increasing chance to get Level 3 as you approach 100% infiltration. Note that this will not necessarily change the Enemy Activity Level display if the difference stays within one Activity Level band; but ~~if you have the Shadow Chamber you will see that~~ the number of enemy units has been reduced.		For example, consider a mission with baseline Strength Level 3. Above 92% infiltration you are guaranteed to receive at worst effective Strength Level 4, with an increasing chance to get Level 3 as you approach 100% infiltration. Note that this will not necessarily change the Enemy Activity Level display if the difference stays within one Activity Level band, but the number of enemy units has been reduced.

	There are many more breakpoints below 100% than there are above it; missions will quickly become significantly more difficult at under 100% and you should try your best to reach this percentage. Similarly the difference between 150% and 200% is very small and may not be worth the squad strength cuts needed to attain 200%.		There are many more breakpoints below 100% than there are above it; missions will quickly become significantly more difficult at under 100% and you should try your best to reach this percentage. Similarly the difference between 150% and 200% is very small and may not be worth the squad strength cuts needed to attain 200%.

Turtledactyl: /* Enemy Strength */ see Talk:Missions_(LWOTC)#Enemy Activity

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Enemy Strength: see Talk:Missions_(LWOTC)#Enemy Activity

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	=== Enemy Strength ===		=== Enemy Strength ===

	Each breakpoint corresponds to an increase or decrease in the effective [[ADVENT's_Agenda_(LW2)#Strength_Level\|Strength Level]] for the mission, respectively. This will directly change the number of enemies that spawn, which may affect the [[Missions (LW2)#Enemy Activity Level\|Enemy Activity Level]] reported. Being between two breakpoints gives you a percent chance to upgrade to the next breakpoint and reduce ~~enemy activity level~~ accordingly, with the chance increasing proportionally as you approach the next breakpoint. The change in activity level is also vaguely indicated in the "Enemy Readiness" tag when looking at the mission.		Each breakpoint corresponds to an increase or decrease in the effective [[ADVENT's_Agenda_(LW2)#Strength_Level\|Strength Level]] for the mission, respectively. This will directly change the number of enemies that spawn, which may affect the [[Missions (LW2)#Enemy Activity Level\|Enemy Activity Level]] reported. Being between two breakpoints gives you a percent chance to upgrade to the next breakpoint and reduce the effective Strength Level accordingly, with the chance increasing proportionally as you approach the next breakpoint. The change in activity level is also vaguely indicated in the "Enemy Readiness" tag when looking at the mission.

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	For example, consider a mission with ~~Very Light~~ baseline ~~enemy activity~~. Above 92% infiltration you are guaranteed to receive at worst ~~Light enemy activity~~, with an increasing chance to get ~~Very Light enemy activity~~ as you approach 100% infiltration.		For example, consider a mission with baseline Strength Level 3. Above 92% infiltration you are guaranteed to receive at worst effective Strength Level 4, with an increasing chance to get Level 3 as you approach 100% infiltration. Note that this will not necessarily change the Enemy Activity Level display if the difference stays within one Activity Level band; but if you have the Shadow Chamber you will see that the number of enemy units has been reduced.

	There are many more breakpoints below 100% than there are above it; missions will quickly become significantly more difficult at under 100% and you should try your best to reach this percentage. Similarly the difference between 150% and 200% is very small and may not be worth the squad strength cuts needed to attain 200%.		There are many more breakpoints below 100% than there are above it; missions will quickly become significantly more difficult at under 100% and you should try your best to reach this percentage. Similarly the difference between 150% and 200% is very small and may not be worth the squad strength cuts needed to attain 200%.

Solymr at 12:35, 7 October 2020

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	\| '''Infiltration Value''' \|\| 0% \|\| 9% \|\| 17% \|\| 25% \|\| 34% \|\| 42% \|\| 50% \|\| 59% \|\| 67% \|\| 75% \|\| 84% \|\| 92% \|\| 100% \|\| 125% \|\| 150% \|\| 200%		\| '''Infiltration Value''' \|\| 0% \|\| 9% \|\| 17% \|\| 25% \|\| 34% \|\| 42% \|\| 50% \|\| 59% \|\| 67% \|\| 75% \|\| 84% \|\| 92% \|\| 100% \|\| 125% \|\| 150% \|\| 200%
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	\| '''Strength Level Change''' \|\| +12 \|\| +11 \|\| 10 \|\| 9 \|\| 8 \|\| 7 \|\| 6 \|\| 5 \|\| 4 \|\| 3 \|\| 2 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| -1 \|\| -2 \|\| -3		\| '''Strength Level Change''' \|\| +12 \|\| +11 \|\| +10 \|\| +9 \|\| +8 \|\| +7 \|\| +6 \|\| +5 \|\| +4 \|\| +3 \|\| +2 \|\| +1 \|\| 0 \|\| -1 \|\| -2 \|\| -3
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	\| '''Enemy Readiness'''		\| '''Enemy Readiness'''

Solymr at 11:35, 7 October 2020

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	=== Enemy Strength ===		=== Enemy Strength ===

	Each breakpoint corresponds to an increase or decrease in [[Missions (LW2)#Enemy Activity Level\| Enemy Activity Level]]~~, respectively~~. Being between two breakpoints gives you a percent chance to upgrade to the next breakpoint and reduce enemy activity level accordingly, with the chance increasing proportionally as you approach the next breakpoint.		Each breakpoint corresponds to an increase or decrease in the effective [[ADVENT's_Agenda_(LW2)#Strength_Level\|Strength Level]] for the mission, respectively. This will directly change the number of enemies that spawn, which may affect the [[Missions (LW2)#Enemy Activity Level\|Enemy Activity Level]] reported. Being between two breakpoints gives you a percent chance to upgrade to the next breakpoint and reduce enemy activity level accordingly, with the chance increasing proportionally as you approach the next breakpoint. The change in activity level is also vaguely indicated in the "Enemy Readiness" tag when looking at the mission.

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	\| '''Infiltration Value''' \|\| 0% \|\| 9% \|\| 17% \|\| 25% \|\| 34% \|\| 42% \|\| 50% \|\| 59% \|\| 67% \|\| 75% \|\| 84% \|\| 92% \|\| 100% \|\| 125% \|\| 150% \|\| 200%		\| '''Infiltration Value''' \|\| 0% \|\| 9% \|\| 17% \|\| 25% \|\| 34% \|\| 42% \|\| 50% \|\| 59% \|\| 67% \|\| 75% \|\| 84% \|\| 92% \|\| 100% \|\| 125% \|\| 150% \|\| 200%
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	\| '''~~Activity~~ Level Change''' \|\| 12 \|\| 11 \|\| 10 \|\| 9 \|\| 8 \|\| 7 \|\| 6 \|\| 5 \|\| 4 \|\| 3 \|\| 2 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| -1 \|\| -2 \|\| -3		\| '''Strength Level Change''' \|\| +12 \|\| +11 \|\| 10 \|\| 9 \|\| 8 \|\| 7 \|\| 6 \|\| 5 \|\| 4 \|\| 3 \|\| 2 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| -1 \|\| -2 \|\| -3
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			\| '''Enemy Readiness'''
			\|colspan="3"\| Impregnable
			\|colspan="3"\| Fortified
			\|colspan="3"\| Alerted
			\|colspan="3"\| Guarded
			\| Normal
			\|colspan="3"\| Vulnerable
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	There are many more breakpoints below 100% than there are above it; missions will quickly become significantly more difficult at under 100% and you should try your best to reach this percentage. Similarly the difference between 150% and 200% is very small and may not be worth the squad strength cuts needed to attain 200%.		There are many more breakpoints below 100% than there are above it; missions will quickly become significantly more difficult at under 100% and you should try your best to reach this percentage. Similarly the difference between 150% and 200% is very small and may not be worth the squad strength cuts needed to attain 200%.

			Golden Path missions (Blacksite, Forge, Psi Gate, ADVENT Network Tower and Alien Fortress) are '''not''' affected by this modifier.

	=== Skyranger Evac Delay ===		=== Skyranger Evac Delay ===

Solymr at 10:33, 7 October 2020

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	The radius at which enemies can detect soldiers in concealment is affected by the infiltration value in different ways depending on difficulty.		The radius at which enemies can detect soldiers in concealment is affected by the infiltration value in different ways depending on difficulty.
	* Above 100%, the detection radius of enemies will be reduced linearly from 100% of its default value to the minimum ~~percertange~~ at 200%:		* Above 100%, the detection radius of enemies will be reduced linearly from 100% of its default value to the minimum percentage at 200%:
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	!Rookie !! Veteran !! Commander !! Legend		!Rookie !! Veteran !! Commander !! Legend
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	\|83.34% \|\| 83.34% \|\| 87.25% \|\| 100%		\|83.34% \|\| 83.34% \|\| 87.25% \|\| 100%
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	* Below 100%, the detection radius of enemies will be increased linearly from 100% of its default value to the maximum ~~percertange~~ at 0%:		* Below 100%, the detection radius of enemies will be increased linearly from 100% of its default value to the maximum percentage at 0%:
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	!Rookie !! Veteran !! Commander !! Legend		!Rookie !! Veteran !! Commander !! Legend
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	\|style="text-align: left"\|'''Scramgun \|\|60 \|\|1		\|style="text-align: left"\|'''Scramgun \|\|60 \|\|1
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	\|style="text-align: left"\|'''Assault Rifles ~~and~~ Shotguns \|\|100 \|\|1		\|style="text-align: left"\|'''Assault Rifles\|\|100 \|\|1
			\|-
			\|style="text-align: left"\|'''Shotguns \|\|100 \|\|1
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	\|style="text-align: left"\|'''Sniper Rifles \|\|110 \|\|1		\|style="text-align: left"\|'''Sniper Rifles \|\|110 \|\|1
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	\|style="text-align: left"\|'''Grenade Launcher \|\|185 \|\|0.5		\|style="text-align: left"\|'''Grenade Launcher \|\|185 \|\|0.5
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	\|style="text-align: left"\|'''~~All other~~ Secondaries \|\|100 \|\|0.5		\|style="text-align: left"\|'''Other Secondaries \|\|100 \|\|0.5
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	\|style="text-align: left"\|'''SPARK Armor \|\|150 \|\|2		\|style="text-align: left"\|'''SPARK Armor \|\|150 \|\|2
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	\|style="text-align: left"\|'''~~All other~~ Armor \|\|100 \|\|2		\|style="text-align: left"\|'''Other Armor \|\|100 \|\|2
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	! Name !! Value !! Weight		! Name !! Value !! Weight
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	\|style="text-align: left"\|'''Medikits ~~and~~ Nanomedikits \|\|95 \|\|0.2		\|style="text-align: left"\|'''Medikits/Nanomedikits \|\|95 \|\|0.2
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	\|style="text-align: left"\|'''All Plating \|\|105 \|\|0.2		\|style="text-align: left"\|'''All Plating \|\|105 \|\|0.2

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 For more information on enemy reinforcements, see [[Mechanics (LW2)#Reinforcements_(LW2)|Reinforcements]].
 [[Category: Long War 2]]
 [[Category: Infiltration (LW2)]]

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Postmaster at 15:35, 15 February 2017

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	~~Infiltration~~ missions require you to dispatch a squad several days before the mission so they can study the target and make plans. This is represented by an in-game "infiltration" value which accumulates as the squad spends more time at the mission location. The speed at which a squad infiltrates depends primarily on its size, and to a lesser degree on its equipment. The final infiltration value, at the time you launch the mission, affects several aspects of tactical gameplay. This includes the quantity of enemies, their detection radius, and the delay before the Skyranger arrives for evac. Mission rewards and objective timers are ''not'' affected by infiltration.		Infiltrating missions require you to dispatch a squad several days before the mission so they can study the target and make plans. This is represented by an in-game "infiltration" value which accumulates as the squad spends more time at the mission location. The speed at which a squad infiltrates depends primarily on its size, and to a lesser degree on its equipment. The final infiltration value, at the time you launch the mission, affects several aspects of tactical gameplay. This includes the quantity of enemies, their detection radius, and the delay before the Skyranger arrives for evac. Mission rewards and objective timers are ''not'' affected by infiltration.

	The infiltration mechanic is the method by which most, but not all, missions are launched. The system is designed to provide a balance between the assignment of your haven personnel on intel gathering, the number of troops and equipment you bring on the mission, and the danger you will encounter on the mission.		The infiltration mechanic is the method by which most, but not all, missions are launched. The system is designed to provide a balance between the assignment of your haven personnel on intel gathering, the number of troops and equipment you bring on the mission, and the danger you will encounter on the mission.

DjinnFor at 22:30, 7 February 2017

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			Infiltration missions require you to dispatch a squad several days before the mission so they can study the target and make plans. This is represented by an in-game "infiltration" value which accumulates as the squad spends more time at the mission location. The speed at which a squad infiltrates depends primarily on its size, and to a lesser degree on its equipment. The final infiltration value, at the time you launch the mission, affects several aspects of tactical gameplay. This includes the quantity of enemies, their detection radius, and the delay before the Skyranger arrives for evac. Mission rewards and objective timers are ''not'' affected by infiltration.

	The infiltration mechanic is the method by which most, but not all, missions are launched. The system is designed to provide a balance between the assignment of your haven personnel on intel gathering, the number of troops and equipment you bring on the mission, and the danger you will encounter on the mission.		The infiltration mechanic is the method by which most, but not all, missions are launched. The system is designed to provide a balance between the assignment of your haven personnel on intel gathering, the number of troops and equipment you bring on the mission, and the danger you will encounter on the mission.

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	Infiltration missions require you to dispatch a squad several days before the mission so they can study the target and make plans. This is represented by an in-game "infiltration" value which accumulates as the squad spends more time at the mission location. The speed at which a squad infiltrates depends primarily on its size, and to a lesser degree on its equipment. The final infiltration value, at the time you launch the mission, affects several aspects of tactical gameplay. This includes the quantity of enemies, their detection radius, and the delay before the Skyranger arrives for evac. Mission rewards and objective timers are ''not'' affected by infiltration.

	When a mission is discovered you can deploy a squad, selecting soldiers and their loadout just like in the base game. Soldiers and equipment are unavailable while deployed to a mission. Once in place they will begin infiltrating. You can see their progress on the geoscape and you can click the mission bar to view details. From that screen you have the option to launch the mission immediately or to abort infiltration and recall your squad. The only penalty for aborting early is losing the squad's accumulated infiltration progress; you do not forfeit the mission! You can try to re-infiltrate with a newly selected squad if there is enough time left.		When a mission is discovered you can deploy a squad, selecting soldiers and their loadout just like in the base game. Soldiers and equipment are unavailable while deployed to a mission. Once in place they will begin infiltrating. You can see their progress on the geoscape and you can click the mission bar to view details. From that screen you have the option to launch the mission immediately or to abort infiltration and recall your squad. The only penalty for aborting early is losing the squad's accumulated infiltration progress; you do not forfeit the mission. You can try to re-infiltrate with a newly selected squad if there is enough time left.

			=== Infiltration Duration ===

	Most infiltration missions have a limited duration. You must launch the mission before it expires, but you don't have to watch the clock: if you have a squad deployed to infiltrate then the game will prompt you to launch or abort just before the mission expires. The time remaining for a mission is shown in the geoscape and in the top left of mission load-out screen. The load-out screen also displays the time to infiltrate, updated as you add or remove soldiers and equipment. This is how long the squad needs to reach 100% infiltration and eliminate all tactical penalties. If the squad's infiltration time is greater than the mission's time remaining then you won't be able to fully infiltrate. You can still deploy, but the mission will be more difficult.		Most infiltration missions have a limited duration. You must launch the mission before it expires, but you don't have to watch the clock: if you have a squad deployed to infiltrate then the game will prompt you to launch or abort just before the mission expires. The time remaining for a mission is shown in the geoscape and in the top left of mission load-out screen. The load-out screen also displays the time to infiltrate, updated as you add or remove soldiers and equipment. This is how long the squad needs to reach 100% infiltration and eliminate all tactical penalties. If the squad's infiltration time is greater than the mission's time remaining then you won't be able to fully infiltrate. You can still deploy, but the mission will be more difficult.
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	A mission's expiration timer starts when it is created; the mission is not visible at this time. The local haven must collect enough intel to reveal the mission. Assigning more resistance members to the "intel" job can make missions considerably easier by discovering missions earlier and allowing more time to infiltrate. Most infiltration missions have a base duration of 18 days, which is randomized by a few days each time a mission is created. For more information on generating missions, see the [[Missions (LW2)\| Missions]] page.		A mission's expiration timer starts when it is created; the mission is not visible at this time. The local haven must collect enough intel to reveal the mission. Assigning more resistance members to the "intel" job can make missions considerably easier by discovering missions earlier and allowing more time to infiltrate. Most infiltration missions have a base duration of 18 days, which is randomized by a few days each time a mission is created. For more information on generating missions, see the [[Missions (LW2)\| Missions]] page.

	== Infiltration ~~Effects~~ ==		== Effects of Infiltration ==
	Infiltration is measured as a percentage with a maximum of 200%. An infiltration value of 100% gives no bonuses or penalties. Lower infiltration aids the aliens and higher infiltration aids XCOM, but these effects are not equal: the penalties for a low infiltration level are much worse than the bonuses for an excessive infiltration.		Infiltration is measured as a percentage with a maximum of 200%. An infiltration value of 100% gives no bonuses or penalties. Lower infiltration aids the aliens and higher infiltration aids XCOM, but these effects are not equal: the penalties for a low infiltration level are much worse than the bonuses for an excessive infiltration.