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	\| kneeling_height = ?		\| kneeling_height = 14
	\| intelligence = 2 - 8		\| intelligence = 2 - 8
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	* There are no Lobsterman Medics. Technicians will be used in their place.		* There are no Lobsterman Medics. Technicians will be used in their place.
	* They have a marked tendency to fall unconscious instead of dying, except when killed by ''strong'' melee weapons.		* They have a marked tendency to fall unconscious instead of dying, except when killed by ''strong'' melee weapons.
	* A Lobster Man Commander is a key alien, and researching one will unlock ''T'leth, the ~~Aliens~~' City'', provided you have already ~~reaserched ''~~The Ultimate Threat'' (if not you'll get that instead). Since there are usually two Commanders in the control room of an Alien Colony, capturing them both will allow you to research both crucial topics.		* A Lobster Man Commander is a key alien, and researching one will unlock [[T'leth, the Alien's City]], provided you have already researched [[The Ultimate Threat]] (if not, you'll get that instead). Since there are usually two Commanders in the control room of an Alien Colony, capturing them both will allow you to research both crucial topics.
	* A Lobster Man Navigator is a key alien~~, but only~~ in unpatched ~~versions~~ of the game, where researching one unlocks ~~the~~ Magnetic Navigation. In the patched version, researching one will unlock ''The Ultimate Threat''.		* A Lobster Man Navigator is a key alien in the unpatched version of the game, where researching one unlocks [[Magnetic Navigation]]. In the patched version, researching one will unlock [[The Ultimate Threat]] instead.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

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	The Lobsterman's other - and perhaps most - distinguishing feature is its thick carapace that makes it nearly invulnerable. The actual protective plating is very light, but the Lobsterman's extreme damage resistance greatly reduces the effectiveness of many weapons. Lobstermen can easily withstand a full hit from even the most powerful of alien weaponry and still remain standing once the dust has cleared.		The Lobsterman's other - and perhaps most - distinguishing feature is its thick carapace that makes it nearly invulnerable. The actual protective plating is very light, but the Lobsterman's extreme damage resistance greatly reduces the effectiveness of many weapons. Lobstermen can easily withstand a full hit from even the most powerful of alien weaponry and still remain standing once the dust has cleared.

	While seemingly unstoppable, they are not without weakness. They have a high vulnerability to freezing weapons and drills. They are also weak against Molecular Control, and have no MC abilities of their own. While not a weakness per-se, they do sustain more damage from their own Sonic weapons than any ~~other~~ other non-area-effect ranged weapons.		While seemingly unstoppable, they are not without weakness. They have a high vulnerability to freezing weapons and drills. They are also weak against Molecular Control, and have no MC abilities of their own. While not a weakness per-se, they do sustain more damage from their own Sonic weapons than any other non-area-effect ranged weapons.

	The Lobsterman also has a bad habit of using more energy than it can recover. Over time, a Lobsterman can often be forced into a situation where it can only move a few paces each turn. This happens because all Lobstermen have to spend energy just to turn. This is in addition to all the usual actions that require energy.		The Lobsterman also has a bad habit of using more energy than it can recover. Over time, a Lobsterman can often be forced into a situation where it can only move a few paces each turn. This happens because all Lobstermen have to spend energy just to turn. This is in addition to all the usual actions that require energy.
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	A Lobsterman Commander is required in order to complete the game by unlocking the [[Leviathan]] and for revealing the location of [[T'leth]]. The original unpatched Dos version of the game also required a Lobsterman Navigator to unlock Magnetic Navigation, though this requirement was removed in later updates.		A Lobsterman Commander is required in order to complete the game by unlocking the [[Leviathan]] and for revealing the location of [[T'leth]]. The original unpatched Dos version of the game also required a Lobsterman Navigator to unlock Magnetic Navigation, though this requirement was removed in later updates.

	In [[X-COM\|Enemy Unknown]], the Lobsterman is comparable to the [[Muton]] in function. Their resilience is best associated with the [[Sectopod]], though from a damage resistance angle rather than from pure defensive values.		In [[X-COM\|Enemy Unknown]], the Lobsterman is comparable to the [[Muton]] in function. Their resilience is best associated with the [[Sectopod]], though from a damage resistance angle rather than from pure defensive values.

	==Tactics==		==Tactics==

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	The Lobsterman is a formidable opponent. Lobstermen ~~form~~ the shock troopers of the ~~deep and also hold~~ very high ~~positions amongst the alien hierarchy~~.		The Lobsterman, as per its namesake, is an alien humanoid that looks like a lobster. It is a formidable and violent opponent. With the exception of the Medic rank, Lobstermen hold a very broad range of roles from being the main shock troopers of the alien forces to holding high level command positions. Their Commanders in particular are privy to sensitive information that is of ''very'' high value to X-Com.

	~~The Lobsterman, in~~ addition to using ~~standard alien weaponry~~, has big meaty claws that allow it to viciously ~~strike~~ aquanauts ~~when~~ in close quarters. This means that whether or not it is carrying firearms, a Lobsterman is a constant threat until it is incapacitated.		In addition to using normal weapons, the Lobsterman has big meaty claws that allow it to viciously attack aquanauts in close quarters. This means that whether or not it is carrying firearms, a Lobsterman is a constant threat until it is killed or incapacitated.

	The Lobsterman's other - and perhaps most - distinguishing feature is its thick carapace that makes it nearly invulnerable. ~~Their~~ actual protective plating is very light, but the Lobsterman's extreme damage resistance greatly reduces the effectiveness of ~~most~~ weapons. ~~Low powered weapons are rendered ineffective~~.		The Lobsterman's other - and perhaps most - distinguishing feature is its thick carapace that makes it nearly invulnerable. The actual protective plating is very light, but the Lobsterman's extreme damage resistance greatly reduces the effectiveness of many weapons. Lobstermen can easily withstand a full hit from even the most powerful of alien weaponry and still remain standing once the dust has cleared.

	While seemingly unstoppable, they are not without weakness. They have a vulnerability ~~for~~ freezing weapons and drills. They are also weak against Molecular Control, and have no MC abilities of their own. ~~They also have~~ a ~~habit of wearing themselves out. Just turning consumes energy~~, so they ~~potentially use~~ more ~~energy per turn~~ than ~~they can recover~~.		While seemingly unstoppable, they are not without weakness. They have a high vulnerability to freezing weapons and drills. They are also weak against Molecular Control, and have no MC abilities of their own. While not a weakness per-se, they do sustain more damage from their own Sonic weapons than any other other non-area-effect ranged weapons.

	~~While not~~ a ~~weakness per-se, they do sustain~~ more ~~damage from their own Sonic weapons~~ than ~~any other other non-area-effect ranged weapons~~.		The Lobsterman also has a bad habit of using more energy than it can recover. Over time, a Lobsterman can often be forced into a situation where it can only move a few paces each turn. This happens because all Lobstermen have to spend energy just to turn. This is in addition to all the usual actions that require energy.

	In [[X-COM\|Enemy Unknown]], the Lobsterman is comparable to the [[Muton]] in function. Their resilience is best associated with the [[Sectopod]], though from a ~~slightly different approach~~.		Lobsterman ships may have sightings as early as February through March though they will appear with more regularity from April onwards. Contrary to an old myth, their appearance is not tied to your research on Sonic weapons.

			Lobsterman crews are often accompanied by the dreadful [[Bio-Drone]] on land excursions and will form the core of the second variant of a [[Mixed Crew]].

			A Lobsterman Commander is required in order to complete the game by unlocking the [[Leviathan]] and for revealing the location of [[T'leth]]. The original unpatched Dos version of the game also required a Lobsterman Navigator to unlock Magnetic Navigation, though this requirement was removed in later updates.

			In [[X-COM\|Enemy Unknown]], the Lobsterman is comparable to the [[Muton]] in function. Their resilience is best associated with the [[Sectopod]], though from a damage resistance angle rather than from pure defensive values.

	==Tactics==		==Tactics==
	When first facing Lobstermen, it may seem that no weapon in the X-Com arsenal can deal with them. The Lobsterman threat was finally countered by a desperate but highly effective strategy: melee combat with alien power tools.		When first facing Lobstermen, it may seem that no weapon in the X-Com arsenal can deal with them. The Lobsterman threat was finally countered by a desperate but highly effective strategy: melee combat with alien power tools.
	*Melee with [[Thermal Tazer]]. Prior to acquiring alien drill technology, the humble ~~freeze rod (~~Thermal Tazer), since it is a freezing (stun) weapon, is quite effective against Lobstermen. It's a useful stop-gap, since it can take some time before it's possible to research alien drills.		*Melee with [[Thermal Tazer]]. Prior to acquiring alien drill technology, the humble Thermal Tazer, since it is a freezing (stun) weapon, is quite effective against Lobstermen. It's a useful stop-gap, since it can take some time before it's possible to research alien drills.
	*[[Sonic Pulser]]s offer an early opportunity to attack Lobstermen more effectively. Count on three or more direct hits for a good chance of a kill. Be prepared to follow up with all available direct fire weapons if the Lobsterman does not go down - his high armour levels will be reduced by the Sonic Pulser damage, making it possible to finish him off with normally ineffective weapons such as Gas Cannon - HE.		*[[Sonic Pulser]]s offer an early opportunity to attack Lobstermen more effectively. Count on three or more direct hits for a good chance of a kill. Be prepared to follow up with all available direct fire weapons if the Lobsterman does not go down - his high armour levels will be reduced by the Sonic Pulser damage, making it possible to finish him off with normally ineffective weapons such as Gas Cannon - HE.
	*Disruptor Pulse Launchers do not kill them outright. Lobstermen will survive a direct DPL hit. It takes two hits, or one DPL followed by a second hit with something else, such as a Sonic weapon.		*Disruptor Pulse Launchers do not kill them outright. Lobstermen will survive a direct DPL hit. It takes two hits, or one DPL followed by a second hit with something else, such as a Sonic weapon.
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	The following are some miscellaneous notes on the Lobster Man:		The following are some miscellaneous notes on the Lobster Man:
	* ~~The Lobster Man takes 0.2x damage from armor-piercing weaponry~~, ~~0.3x damage from fire, high explosives and Gauss weapons, 0.5x damage from~~ Sonic ~~Weapons, but 1.1x damage from Stun attacks, and 2.0x damage from melee attacks.~~
	* High Health.		* Contrary to an old rumour/myth, researching Sonic technology early does not unlock Lobsterman ships early.
	* Very high Strength.		* There are no Lobsterman Medics. Technicians will be used in their place.
	* High Energy.
	* Average Reactions.
	* Is fast (high TUs).
	* Average Firing and Throwing Accuracy.
	* Low to Average Psi Strength.
	* There are no ~~Lobster Man~~ Medics. Technicians will be used in their place.
	* They have a marked tendency to fall unconscious instead of dying, except when killed by ''strong'' melee weapons.		* They have a marked tendency to fall unconscious instead of dying, except when killed by ''strong'' melee weapons.
	* A Lobster Man Commander is a key alien, and researching one will unlock ''T'leth, the Aliens' City'', provided you have already reaserched ''The Ultimate Threat'' (if not you'll get that instead). Since there are usually two Commanders in the control room of an Alien Colony, capturing them both will allow you to research both crucial topics.		* A Lobster Man Commander is a key alien, and researching one will unlock ''T'leth, the Aliens' City'', provided you have already reaserched ''The Ultimate Threat'' (if not you'll get that instead). Since there are usually two Commanders in the control room of an Alien Colony, capturing them both will allow you to research both crucial topics.

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	* There are no Lobster Man Medics. Technicians will be used in their place.		* There are no Lobster Man Medics. Technicians will be used in their place.
	* They have a marked tendency to fall unconscious instead of dying, except when killed by ''strong'' melee weapons.		* They have a marked tendency to fall unconscious instead of dying, except when killed by ''strong'' melee weapons.
			* A Lobster Man Commander is a key alien, and researching one will unlock ''T'leth, the Aliens' City'', provided you have already reaserched ''The Ultimate Threat'' (if not you'll get that instead). Since there are usually two Commanders in the control room of an Alien Colony, capturing them both will allow you to research both crucial topics.
			* A Lobster Man Navigator is a key alien, but only in unpatched versions of the game, where researching one unlocks the Magnetic Navigation. In the patched version, researching one will unlock ''The Ultimate Threat''.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

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	==Tactics==		==Tactics==
	When first facing Lobstermen, it may seem that no weapon in the X-Com arsenal can deal with them. The Lobsterman threat was finally countered by a desperate but effective strategy: melee combat with alien power tools.		When first facing Lobstermen, it may seem that no weapon in the X-Com arsenal can deal with them. The Lobsterman threat was finally countered by a desperate but highly effective strategy: melee combat with alien power tools.
	*Melee with [[Thermal Tazer]]. Prior to acquiring alien drill technology, the humble freeze rod (Thermal Tazer), since it is a freezing (stun) weapon, is quite effective against Lobstermen. It's a useful stop-gap, since it can take some time before it's possible to research alien drills.		*Melee with [[Thermal Tazer]]. Prior to acquiring alien drill technology, the humble freeze rod (Thermal Tazer), since it is a freezing (stun) weapon, is quite effective against Lobstermen. It's a useful stop-gap, since it can take some time before it's possible to research alien drills.
	*[[Sonic Pulser]]s offer an early opportunity to attack Lobstermen more effectively. Count on ~~two~~ or more direct hits for a good chance of a kill. Be prepared to follow up with all available direct fire weapons if the Lobsterman does not go down - his high armour levels will be reduced by the Sonic Pulser damage, making it possible to finish him off with normally ineffective weapons such as Gas Cannon - HE.		*[[Sonic Pulser]]s offer an early opportunity to attack Lobstermen more effectively. Count on three or more direct hits for a good chance of a kill. Be prepared to follow up with all available direct fire weapons if the Lobsterman does not go down - his high armour levels will be reduced by the Sonic Pulser damage, making it possible to finish him off with normally ineffective weapons such as Gas Cannon - HE.
	*Disruptor Pulse Launchers do not kill them outright. Lobstermen ~~can~~ survive a direct DPL hit. It takes two hits, or one DPL followed by a second hit with something else, such as a Sonic weapon.		*Disruptor Pulse Launchers do not kill them outright. Lobstermen will survive a direct DPL hit. It takes two hits, or one DPL followed by a second hit with something else, such as a Sonic weapon.
	*The best ''ranged'' weapon against Lobstermen (considerably more effective than 'nuking' them with a Disruptor Pulse Launcher) is the [[Thermal Shok Launcher]], due to their vulnerability to stun damage. Don't forget to drop some kind of grenade on the sleeping seafood if you don't want them meleeing you to death when they wake up.		*The best ''ranged'' weapon against Lobstermen (considerably more effective than 'nuking' them with a Disruptor Pulse Launcher) is the [[Thermal Shok Launcher]], due to their vulnerability to stun damage. Don't forget to drop some kind of grenade on the sleeping seafood if you don't want them meleeing you to death when they wake up.
	*Other ranged weapons are very ineffective against Lobstermen. ~~Three or four shots from a~~ [[Sonic Cannon]] ~~might only stun them~~.		*Other ranged weapons are very ineffective against Lobstermen. Even the mighty [[Sonic Cannon]], by far the most effective direct fire weapon against Lobstermen, will require at least two hits.
	* MC: Lobstermen are not capable of Molecular Control and only have average MC resistance. Once effective Molecular Control is available, it is probably the 'ultimate' tactic against them.		*MC: Lobstermen are not capable of Molecular Control and only have average MC resistance. Once effective Molecular Control is available, it is probably the 'ultimate' tactic against them.
	*If coming up against an unexpected Lobsterman (as in, a random Small spacecraft with a few Lobstermen in it, earlier in the game than expected) and you are not prepared, it is advisable to abort the mission. If you HAVE to kill it, remember to bring thermal tazers.		*If coming up against an unexpected Lobsterman (as in, a random Small spacecraft with a few Lobstermen in it, earlier in the game than expected) and you are not prepared, it is advisable to abort the mission. If you HAVE to kill it, remember to bring thermal tazers.

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	{{Ref Open}}		{{Ref Open\|title = Lobsterman}}
	[[Image:Lobsterman.png\|right\|Lobsterman]]		[[Image:Lobsterman.png\|right\|Lobsterman]]
	~~'''~~Lobsterman~~'''~~		This is a staggering creature, taller than a man and boasting six limbs, it resembles nothing more than an aquatic Demon. The similarities between this creature and the Earth lobster have earned it the nickname of Lobsterman with the X-Com troops.<br><br>This is a behemoth of the deep. A carefully designed fighting creature of incredible strength and practically invulnerable to missile fire. Its pincers alone can crush steel.
			{{Ref Close \| source = Terror From The Deep Ufopaedia}}

	''<p style ="text-indent:1em;">"This is a staggering creature, taller than a man and boasting six limbs, it resembles nothing more than an aquatic Demon. The similarities between this creature and the Earth lobster have earned it the nickname of Lobsterman with the X-Com troops.<br><br>This is a behemoth of the deep. A carefully designed fighting creature of incredible strength and practically invulnerable to missile fire. Its pincers alone can crush steel."</p>''
	~~<br clear="all" />~~
	~~{{Ref Close \| Source: Terror From The Deep Ufopaedia}}~~

			{{Ref Open\|title = Lobsterman Autopsy}}
	{{Ref Open}}
	[[Image:LobstermanAutopsy.png\|right\|Lobsterman Autopsy]]		[[Image:LobstermanAutopsy.png\|right\|Lobsterman Autopsy]]
	~~'''Lobsterman Autopsy'''~~		Once past its virtually indestructible shell the creature is an amazing construction. Powerful muscles ripple around a titanium skeleton, a sophisticated targeting system with multi-band scanning ability is hooked directly into the creature's brain. Its multiple eyes are protected by harder than steel plastics and it is clear that when well deployed by their masters these creatures are all but unstoppable.<br><br>Buried deep in its body are devices of unknown construction and function.
			{{Ref Close \| source = Terror From The Deep Ufopaedia}}
	~~''<p style ="text-indent:1em;">"~~Once past its virtually indestructible shell the creature is an amazing construction. Powerful muscles ripple around a titanium skeleton, a sophisticated targeting system with multi-band scanning ability is hooked directly into the creature's brain. Its multiple eyes are protected by harder than steel plastics and it is clear that when well deployed by their masters these creatures are all but unstoppable.<br><br>Buried deep in its body are devices of unknown construction and function.~~"</p>~~
	~~<br clear="all" />~~
	{{Ref Close \| ~~Source:~~ Terror From The Deep Ufopaedia}}

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	~~Lobstermen are very~~ formidable ~~opponents~~. ~~They are~~ the shock troopers of the deep and also hold very high positions amongst the alien hierarchy.		The Lobsterman is a formidable opponent. Lobstermen form the shock troopers of the deep and also hold very high positions amongst the alien hierarchy.

	The Lobsterman, in addition to using standard alien weaponry, has big meaty claws that allow it to viciously strike aquanauts when in close quarters. This means that whether or it is carrying firearms, a Lobsterman is a constant threat ~~unless~~ it is incapacitated.		The Lobsterman, in addition to using standard alien weaponry, has big meaty claws that allow it to viciously strike aquanauts when in close quarters. This means that whether or not it is carrying firearms, a Lobsterman is a constant threat until it is incapacitated.

	The Lobsterman's other - and perhaps most - distinguishing feature is ~~an accursedly~~ thick carapace that makes it nearly invulnerable. Their actual protective plating is very light, but the Lobsterman's extreme damage resistance greatly reduces the effectiveness of most weapons. Low powered weapons are ineffective.		The Lobsterman's other - and perhaps most - distinguishing feature is its thick carapace that makes it nearly invulnerable. Their actual protective plating is very light, but the Lobsterman's extreme damage resistance greatly reduces the effectiveness of most weapons. Low powered weapons are rendered ineffective.

	While seemingly unstoppable, they are not without weakness. They have a vulnerability for freezing weapons and drills. They are also weak against Molecular Control, and have no MC abilities of their own.		While seemingly unstoppable, they are not without weakness. They have a vulnerability for freezing weapons and drills. They are also weak against Molecular Control, and have no MC abilities of their own. They also have a habit of wearing themselves out. Just turning consumes energy, so they potentially use more energy per turn than they can recover.

	While not a weakness per-se, they do sustain more damage from their own Sonic weapons than any other other non-area-effect ranged weapons.		While not a weakness per-se, they do sustain more damage from their own Sonic weapons than any other other non-area-effect ranged weapons.

	In [[X-COM\|Enemy Unknown]], the Lobsterman is comparable to the [[Muton]] in function. Their resilience is best associated with the [[Sectopod]], though from a slightly different approach.		In [[X-COM\|Enemy Unknown]], the Lobsterman is comparable to the [[Muton]] in function. Their resilience is best associated with the [[Sectopod]], though from a slightly different approach.

	==Tactics==		==Tactics==

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	In [[X-COM\|Enemy Unknown]], the Lobsterman is comparable to the [[Muton]] in function. Their resilience is best associated with the [[Sectopod]], though from a slightly different approach.		In [[X-COM\|Enemy Unknown]], the Lobsterman is comparable to the [[Muton]] in function. Their resilience is best associated with the [[Sectopod]], though from a slightly different approach.

	There are rumours of soldiers that eat hearty meals after Lobsterman encounters. Individuals questioned always deny allegations, but many bases close to frequent Lobsterman activity sites have been known to stock large supply of ingredients and condiments normally associated with lobster dinners.

	~~Lobsterman ''(singular)''<br>~~
	~~Lobstermen ''(plural)''<br>~~
	~~<br>~~
	~~Note: There are no Lobsterwomen.~~

	==Tactics==		==Tactics==

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