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	**Cyberdiscs will be knocked back and ''then'' explode. Be careful not to accidentally punch one at an ally.		**Cyberdiscs will be knocked back and ''then'' explode. Be careful not to accidentally punch one at an ally.
	*Be careful not to destroy an ally's cover when striking an alien as the last act of your turn.		*Be careful not to destroy an ally's cover when striking an alien as the last act of your turn.
	*Unlike the Berserker and the [[Chryssalid (EU2012)\|Chryssalids]], you cannot strike from a diagonal ~~square~~; you must be in one of the 4 adjacent ~~squares~~ to your target.		*Unlike the Berserker and the [[Chryssalid (EU2012)\|Chryssalids]], you cannot strike from a diagonal tile; you must be in one of the 4 adjacent tiles to your target. They must also be in the same elevation.
			**So, most in-flight enemies are out of range, unless there's usable ground, again, next to them and at the same elevation.
	*Besides increasing its damage output from 12 to 18, the Foundry's [[Foundry (EU2012)#MEC Close Combat\|MEC Close Combat]] project allows the MEC to use the KSM as first action without ending the turn.		*Besides increasing its damage output from 12 to 18, the Foundry's [[Foundry (EU2012)#MEC Close Combat\|MEC Close Combat]] project allows the MEC to use the KSM as first action without ending the turn.
	**The Foundry [[Bugs (EU2012)#Kinetic Strike Module and Flamethrower Upgrades\|bug]] will carry the upgrade over once to all subsequent campaigns, raising it to 27!		**The Foundry [[Bugs (EU2012)#Kinetic Strike Module and Flamethrower Upgrades\|bug]] will carry the upgrade over once to all subsequent campaigns, raising it to 27!

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	As a living mobile weapons platform, the MEC Trooper has a significant level of customization over the normal human soldier, and far more than the SHIV. Their main drawback is their cost in Meld, and this is what will most influence how high you can upgrade their suit, and restrict you from building multiple suits to try out all options.		As a living mobile weapons platform, the MEC Trooper has a significant level of customization over the normal human soldier, and far more than the SHIV. Their main drawback is their cost in Meld, and this is what will most influence how high you can upgrade their suit, and restrict you from building multiple suits to try out all options.

	On the side of overwhelming attack: the Kinetic Strike Module is the most consistently powerful weapon you can get (particularly with the upgrade glitch), and the Grenade Launcher and Proximity Mine allow for long-distance demolition. The Grenades ~~and Mines~~, used in tandem, can be used to set off an ~~improvisional~~ 'cluster charge', where each Mine and the triggering AoE attack individually do damage to anything in the area (in fact, if an alien is unaware, or kind enough to stay still, even the mighty Sectopod can be brought down in one massive fiery blast. Or instead of the Mines, the Electropulse offers a close-range AoE attack, that will stun robots, particularly said Sectopods, allowing other soldiers to whittle it down enough for your MEC to make the killing stroke. This build being in the thick of the action, a MEC suit driven by a former Heavy or Assault is probably ideal, with Fire Control and Reactive Targeting giving a powerful Overwatch, supplemented by Vital Point Targeting. Expanded storage means more explosions, and the Jet Boots means anything not flying is in range for getting punched in the face.		On the side of overwhelming attack: the Kinetic Strike Module is the most consistently powerful weapon you can get (particularly with the upgrade glitch), and the Grenade Launcher and Proximity Mine allow for long-distance demolition. The Mines and Grenades (from your MEC or other soldiers), used in tandem, can be used to set off an improvisational 'cluster charge', where each Mine and the triggering AoE attack individually does damage to anything in the area (in fact, if an alien is unaware, or kind enough to stay still long enough, even the mighty Sectopod can be brought down in one massive fiery blast. Or instead of the Mines, the Electropulse offers a close-range AoE attack, that will stun robots, particularly said Sectopods, allowing other soldiers to whittle it down enough for your MEC to make the killing stroke. This build being in the thick of the action, a MEC suit driven by a former Heavy or Assault is probably ideal, with Fire Control and Reactive Targeting giving a powerful Overwatch, supplemented by Vital Point Targeting. Expanded storage means more explosions, and the Jet Boots means anything not flying is in range for getting punched in the face. Ultimately, this build is for smashing through enemy defenses, exposing them to your other soldiers: ideal for if blitzkriegs are more your play style.

			For a more supporting role: The Flamethrower is a good directed AoE attack that can scatter enemies and give you a bit of breathing room for your other soldiers coming up from behind. A former Sniper can then give accurate covering fire, or a support for a local defense boost to allies, who can then be healed (along with themselves) by the Restorative Mist. With these being rather limited range, Mines would be good for reliable long-distance attacking. Or with the Electro Pulse, you'll need to remember to keep them on the front lines, particularly when Sectopods come a-knockin'. Threat Assessment and Damage Control may soften the hits they take, and this build does well with either Repair Servos, or Expanded Storage for more Mist. Absorption Fields are best used with Warden Tanking (and thus, may preclude Mist). With the Flamethrower for making organic enemies panic, and Electro Pulse for stunning the robotic ones, this build is good for corralling the aliens and preventing them from pinning you down.

	For a more supporting role: The Flamethrower is a good directed AoE attack that can scatter enemies and give you a bit of breathing room for your other soldiers coming up from behind. A former Sniper can then give accurate covering fire, or a support for a local defense boost to allies, who can then be healed (along with themselves) by the Restorative Mist. With these being rather limited range, Mines would be good for reliable long-distance attacking. Or with the Electro Pulse, you'll need to remember to keep them on the front lines, particularly when Sectopods come a-knockin'. Threat Assessment and Damage Control may soften the hits they take, and this build does well with either Repair Servos, or Expanded Storage for more Mist. Absorption Fields are best used with Warden Tanking (and thus, may preclude Mist).

	Consider if you're early or late in a campaign:		Consider if you're early or late in a campaign:

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	===Summary===		===Summary===
	As a living mobile weapons platform, the MEC Trooper has a ~~signifcant~~ level of customization over the normal human soldier, and far more than the SHIV. Their main drawback is their cost in Meld, and this is what will most influence how high you can upgrade their suit, and restrict you from building multiple suits to try out all options.		As a living mobile weapons platform, the MEC Trooper has a significant level of customization over the normal human soldier, and far more than the SHIV. Their main drawback is their cost in Meld, and this is what will most influence how high you can upgrade their suit, and restrict you from building multiple suits to try out all options.

	On the side of overwhelming attack: the Kinetic Strike Module is the most consistently powerful weapon you can get (~~particulary~~ with the upgrade glitch), and the Grenade Launcher and Proximity Mine allow for long-distance demolition. The Grenades and Mines, used in tandem, can be used to set off an improvisional 'cluster charge', where each Mine and the triggering AoE attack individually do damage to anything in the area (in fact, if an alien is unaware, or kind enough to stay still, even the mighty Sectopod can be brought down in one massive ~~firey~~ blast. Or instead of the Mines, the ~~Electopulse~~ offers a close-range AoE attack, that will stun robots, particularly said Sectopods, allowing other soldiers to whittle it down enough for your MEC to make the killing stroke. This build being in the thick of the action, a MEC suit driven by a former Heavy or Assault is ~~problably~~ ideal, with Fire Control and Reactive Targeting giving a powerful Overwatch, supplemented by Vital Point Targeting. Expanded storage means more explosions, and the Jet Boots means anything not flying is in range for getting punched in the face.		On the side of overwhelming attack: the Kinetic Strike Module is the most consistently powerful weapon you can get (particularly with the upgrade glitch), and the Grenade Launcher and Proximity Mine allow for long-distance demolition. The Grenades and Mines, used in tandem, can be used to set off an improvisional 'cluster charge', where each Mine and the triggering AoE attack individually do damage to anything in the area (in fact, if an alien is unaware, or kind enough to stay still, even the mighty Sectopod can be brought down in one massive fiery blast. Or instead of the Mines, the Electropulse offers a close-range AoE attack, that will stun robots, particularly said Sectopods, allowing other soldiers to whittle it down enough for your MEC to make the killing stroke. This build being in the thick of the action, a MEC suit driven by a former Heavy or Assault is probably ideal, with Fire Control and Reactive Targeting giving a powerful Overwatch, supplemented by Vital Point Targeting. Expanded storage means more explosions, and the Jet Boots means anything not flying is in range for getting punched in the face.

	For a more supporting role: The Flamethrower is a good directed AoE attack that can scatter enemies and give you a bit of breathing room for your other soldiers coming up from behind. A former Sniper can then give accurate covering fire, or a support for a local defense boost to allies, who can then be healed (along with themselves) by the Restorative Mist. With these being rather limited range, Mines would be good for reliable long-distance attacking. Or with the Electro Pulse, you'll need to remember to keep them on the front lines, particularly when Sectopods come a-knockin'. Threat ~~Assement~~ and Damage Control may soften the hits they take, and this build does well with either Repair Servos, or Expanded Storage for more Mist. ~~Absorbsion~~ Fields are best used with Warden Tanking (and ~~htus~~, may preclude Mist).		For a more supporting role: The Flamethrower is a good directed AoE attack that can scatter enemies and give you a bit of breathing room for your other soldiers coming up from behind. A former Sniper can then give accurate covering fire, or a support for a local defense boost to allies, who can then be healed (along with themselves) by the Restorative Mist. With these being rather limited range, Mines would be good for reliable long-distance attacking. Or with the Electro Pulse, you'll need to remember to keep them on the front lines, particularly when Sectopods come a-knockin'. Threat Assessment and Damage Control may soften the hits they take, and this build does well with either Repair Servos, or Expanded Storage for more Mist. Absorption Fields are best used with Warden Tanking (and thus, may preclude Mist).

	Consider if you're early or late in a campaign:		Consider if you're early or late in a campaign:
	* The Launcher is effectively like a Heavy Captain's '''Grenadier''' with Frag Grenades. But later on, once you get the ~~Tatical~~ Rigging for your normal soldiers, you'll may also have a few captured Alien Grenades. So, your other soldiers can carry a slew of grenades themselves, ~~equaling~~ the mini-upgrade of the Alien Grenade Foundry Project, even with Expanded Storage (and a Grenadier, either the Heavy or the other classes through Training Roulette, will be a bit more damaging and with potentially higher capacity).		* The Launcher is effectively like a Heavy Captain's '''Grenadier''' with Frag Grenades. But later on, once you get the Tactical Rigging for your normal soldiers, you'll may also have a few captured Alien Grenades. So, your other soldiers can carry a slew of grenades themselves, equalling the mini-upgrade of the Alien Grenade Foundry Project, even with Expanded Storage (and a Grenadier, either the Heavy or the other classes through Training Roulette, will be a bit more damaging and with potentially higher capacity).
	* Healing duties are probably more suited to your Medic Scout early on, since MECs can't stabilize, and any hits taken early on will Critically Wound soldiers (if they even survive it at all). Later, when soldiers can shrug off a few hits, and the rest of your soldiers are waiting off the bulk of the damage with Adaptive Bone Marrow, then you may find the Mist to be more useful, when you got a break in the fighting, and can mass heal everyone's Armor HP, with Psi Soldiers giving Will boosts all around (or using TK to screen if you, [[Survival_Guide_(EU2012)#The_RNG.2C_Save_Scumming.2C_and_You\|Random Number Gods]] forbid, have to do so in the middle of a battle).		* Healing duties are probably more suited to your Medic Scout early on, since MECs can't stabilize, and any hits taken early on will Critically Wound soldiers (if they even survive it at all). Later, when soldiers can shrug off a few hits, and the rest of your soldiers are waiting off the bulk of the damage with Adaptive Bone Marrow, then you may find the Mist to be more useful, when you got a break in the fighting, and can mass heal everyone's Armor HP, with Psi Soldiers giving Will boosts all around (or using TK to screen if you, [[Survival_Guide_(EU2012)#The_RNG.2C_Save_Scumming.2C_and_You\|Random Number Gods]] forbid, have to do so in the middle of a battle).

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	*The Flamethrower's biggest perk is that it can strike multiple enemies, and with much more area of effect and greater damage than grenades, though it has a limited number of uses per mission.		*The Flamethrower's biggest perk is that it can strike multiple enemies, and with much more area of effect and greater damage than grenades, though it has a limited number of uses per mission.
	*The high damage output of 6 means that Sectoids, Floaters, Thin Men, and Outsiders will be killed with a discharge of the Flamethrower. Later, after developing the [[Foundry (EU2012)#Elerium Jelly\|Elerium Jelly]] project, the damage from fire is increased to 9, allowing it to kill Mutons and Chryssalids, and severely damage other alien species or EXALT troops.		*The high damage output of 6 means that Sectoids, Floaters, Thin Men, and Outsiders will be killed with a discharge of the Flamethrower. Later, after developing the [[Foundry (EU2012)#Elerium Jelly\|Elerium Jelly]] project, the damage from fire is increased to 9, allowing it to kill Mutons and Chryssalids, and severely damage other alien species or EXALT troops.
	**~~The~~ Foundry ~~glitch will carry the~~ upgrade over ~~once~~ to ~~all subsequent campaigns~~, raising it to 13.		**A [[Bugs (EU2012)#Kinetic Strike Module and Flamethrower Upgrades\|bug]] that occurs is that the Foundry upgrade carries over to the next campaign played, raising the damage to 13.
	*Robotic enemies are immune to flamethrowers. This includes both other MEC Troopers and [[S.H.I.V. (EU2012)\|S.H.I.V.s]].		*Robotic enemies are immune to flamethrowers. This includes both other MEC Troopers and [[S.H.I.V. (EU2012)\|S.H.I.V.s]].

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	*Unlike the Berserker and the [[Chryssalid (EU2012)\|Chryssalids]], you cannot strike from a diagonal square; you must be in one of the 4 adjacent squares to your target.		*Unlike the Berserker and the [[Chryssalid (EU2012)\|Chryssalids]], you cannot strike from a diagonal square; you must be in one of the 4 adjacent squares to your target.
	*Besides increasing its damage output from 12 to 18, the Foundry's [[Foundry (EU2012)#MEC Close Combat\|MEC Close Combat]] project allows the MEC to use the KSM as first action without ending the turn.		*Besides increasing its damage output from 12 to 18, the Foundry's [[Foundry (EU2012)#MEC Close Combat\|MEC Close Combat]] project allows the MEC to use the KSM as first action without ending the turn.
	**~~A glitch that occurs is that~~ the ~~Foundry~~ upgrade ~~carries~~ over to ~~another campaign~~, raising ~~the damage~~ to 27!		**The Foundry [[Bugs (EU2012)#Kinetic Strike Module and Flamethrower Upgrades\|bug]] will carry the upgrade over once to all subsequent campaigns, raising it to 27!
	*The KSM also gives the MEC Trooper 4 extra movement points, or an additional 3 tiles.		*The KSM also gives the MEC Trooper 4 extra movement points, or an additional 3 tiles.
	*In free aim mode the KSM can be a way to punch through walls without the need to use valuable explosives.		*In free aim mode the KSM can be a way to punch through walls without the need to use valuable explosives.

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	For a more supporting role: The Flamethrower is a good directed AoE attack that can scatter enemies and give you a bit of breathing room for your other soldiers coming up from behind. A former Sniper can then give accurate covering fire, or a support for a local defense boost to allies, who can then be healed (along with themselves) by the Restorative Mist. With these being rather limited range, Mines would be good for reliable long-distance attacking. Or with the Electro Pulse, you'll need to remember to keep them on the front lines, particularly when Sectopods come a-knockin'. Threat Assement and Damage Control may soften the hits they take, and this build does well with either Repair Servos, or Expanded Storage for more Mist. Absorbsion Fields are best used with Warden Tanking (and htus, may preclude Mist).		For a more supporting role: The Flamethrower is a good directed AoE attack that can scatter enemies and give you a bit of breathing room for your other soldiers coming up from behind. A former Sniper can then give accurate covering fire, or a support for a local defense boost to allies, who can then be healed (along with themselves) by the Restorative Mist. With these being rather limited range, Mines would be good for reliable long-distance attacking. Or with the Electro Pulse, you'll need to remember to keep them on the front lines, particularly when Sectopods come a-knockin'. Threat Assement and Damage Control may soften the hits they take, and this build does well with either Repair Servos, or Expanded Storage for more Mist. Absorbsion Fields are best used with Warden Tanking (and htus, may preclude Mist).

	Consider if you're early or late in a campaign:		Consider if you're early or late in a campaign:
	* The Launcher is effectively like a Heavy Captain's '''Grenadier''' with Frag Grenades. But later on, once you get the Tatical Rigging for your normal soldiers, you'll may also have a few captured Alien Grenades. So, your other soldiers can carry a slew of grenades themselves, equaling the mini-upgrade of the Alien Grenade Foundry Project, even with Expanded Storage (and a Grenadier, either the Heavy or the other classes through Training Roulette, will be a bit more damaging and with potentially higher capacity).		* The Launcher is effectively like a Heavy Captain's '''Grenadier''' with Frag Grenades. But later on, once you get the Tatical Rigging for your normal soldiers, you'll may also have a few captured Alien Grenades. So, your other soldiers can carry a slew of grenades themselves, equaling the mini-upgrade of the Alien Grenade Foundry Project, even with Expanded Storage (and a Grenadier, either the Heavy or the other classes through Training Roulette, will be a bit more damaging and with potentially higher capacity).
	* Healing duties are probably more suited to your Medic Scout early on, since MECs can't stabilize, and any hits taken early on will Critically Wound soldiers (if they even survive it at all). Later, when soldiers can shrug off a few hits, and the rest of your soldiers are waiting off the bulk of the damage with Adaptive Bone Marrow, then you may find the Mist to be more useful, when you got a break in the fighting, and can mass heal everyone's Armor HP, with Psi Soldiers giving Will boosts all around (or using TK to screen if you, [[Survival_Guide_(EU2012)#The_RNG.2C_Save_Scumming.2C_and_You\|Random Number Gods]] forbid, have to do so in the middle of a battle).		* Healing duties are probably more suited to your Medic Scout early on, since MECs can't stabilize, and any hits taken early on will Critically Wound soldiers (if they even survive it at all). Later, when soldiers can shrug off a few hits, and the rest of your soldiers are waiting off the bulk of the damage with Adaptive Bone Marrow, then you may find the Mist to be more useful, when you got a break in the fighting, and can mass heal everyone's Armor HP, with Psi Soldiers giving Will boosts all around (or using TK to screen if you, [[Survival_Guide_(EU2012)#The_RNG.2C_Save_Scumming.2C_and_You\|Random Number Gods]] forbid, have to do so in the middle of a battle).

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	* A choice of offense vs defense.		* A choice of offense vs defense.
	* Both benefit from the MEC Trooper having the '''Extended Storage''' ability, giving each 1 more use, for a total of 3 grenades or 2 Mists.		* Both benefit from the MEC Trooper having the '''Extended Storage''' ability, giving each 1 more use, for a total of 3 grenades or 2 Mists.
	'''Grenade Launcher'''		'''Grenade Launcher'''
	*Note that MECs already have a cover destroying area effect attack in Collateral Damage, but Grenade Launcher has a longer range, wider area of effect, and doesn't use your ammo clip.		*Note that MECs already have a cover destroying area effect attack in Collateral Damage, but Grenade Launcher has a longer range, wider area of effect, and doesn't use your ammo clip.
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	*Reactive Targeting Sensors will even activate against targets that failed to Mind Control the MEC Trooper; a pseudo-form of [[Gene Mods (EU2012)#Neural Feedback\|Neural Feedback]].		*Reactive Targeting Sensors will even activate against targets that failed to Mind Control the MEC Trooper; a pseudo-form of [[Gene Mods (EU2012)#Neural Feedback\|Neural Feedback]].
	*Advanced Fire Control makes Reactive Targeting Sensors even more useful as a MEC can fire without aim penalty.		*Advanced Fire Control makes Reactive Targeting Sensors even more useful as a MEC can fire without aim penalty.

			===Summary===
			As a living mobile weapons platform, the MEC Trooper has a signifcant level of customization over the normal human soldier, and far more than the SHIV. Their main drawback is their cost in Meld, and this is what will most influence how high you can upgrade their suit, and restrict you from building multiple suits to try out all options.

			On the side of overwhelming attack: the Kinetic Strike Module is the most consistently powerful weapon you can get (particulary with the upgrade glitch), and the Grenade Launcher and Proximity Mine allow for long-distance demolition. The Grenades and Mines, used in tandem, can be used to set off an improvisional 'cluster charge', where each Mine and the triggering AoE attack individually do damage to anything in the area (in fact, if an alien is unaware, or kind enough to stay still, even the mighty Sectopod can be brought down in one massive firey blast. Or instead of the Mines, the Electopulse offers a close-range AoE attack, that will stun robots, particularly said Sectopods, allowing other soldiers to whittle it down enough for your MEC to make the killing stroke. This build being in the thick of the action, a MEC suit driven by a former Heavy or Assault is problably ideal, with Fire Control and Reactive Targeting giving a powerful Overwatch, supplemented by Vital Point Targeting. Expanded storage means more explosions, and the Jet Boots means anything not flying is in range for getting punched in the face.

			For a more supporting role: The Flamethrower is a good directed AoE attack that can scatter enemies and give you a bit of breathing room for your other soldiers coming up from behind. A former Sniper can then give accurate covering fire, or a support for a local defense boost to allies, who can then be healed (along with themselves) by the Restorative Mist. With these being rather limited range, Mines would be good for reliable long-distance attacking. Or with the Electro Pulse, you'll need to remember to keep them on the front lines, particularly when Sectopods come a-knockin'. Threat Assement and Damage Control may soften the hits they take, and this build does well with either Repair Servos, or Expanded Storage for more Mist. Absorbsion Fields are best used with Warden Tanking (and htus, may preclude Mist).

			Consider if you're early or late in a campaign:
			* The Launcher is effectively like a Heavy Captain's '''Grenadier''' with Frag Grenades. But later on, once you get the Tatical Rigging for your normal soldiers, you'll may also have a few captured Alien Grenades. So, your other soldiers can carry a slew of grenades themselves, equaling the mini-upgrade of the Alien Grenade Foundry Project, even with Expanded Storage (and a Grenadier, either the Heavy or the other classes through Training Roulette, will be a bit more damaging and with potentially higher capacity).
			* Healing duties are probably more suited to your Medic Scout early on, since MECs can't stabilize, and any hits taken early on will Critically Wound soldiers (if they even survive it at all). Later, when soldiers can shrug off a few hits, and the rest of your soldiers are waiting off the bulk of the damage with Adaptive Bone Marrow, then you may find the Mist to be more useful, when you got a break in the fighting, and can mass heal everyone's Armor HP, with Psi Soldiers giving Will boosts all around (or using TK to screen if you, [[Survival_Guide_(EU2012)#The_RNG.2C_Save_Scumming.2C_and_You\|Random Number Gods]] forbid, have to do so in the middle of a battle).

			With Medals, it comes down to how often you'll be using their main gun: if you're usually up front, punching aliens and EXALT Agents into a fine slurry, or only using the main gun for the AoE attack, defensive medals are good to take up the inevitable plasma barrages going their way. If you're burning up their gun's smaller clip, attack-focused medals help in making those shots count, as having an empty gun with enemies still alive means either reloading out in the open like an idiot, or risking any possible overwatch shots in retreating, and again when coming back out.

			Remember that MEC Troopers are not affected by Training Roulette-- but they are by Hidden Potential, with growth like that of an Assault. So, if you're usually using the main gun as stated above, convert a Colonel Sniper, while a Heavy convert should be done as a Squaddie, for the sake of the highest possible aim score.

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

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	'''Flamethrower'''		'''Flamethrower'''
	*The Flamethrower's biggest perk is that it can strike multiple enemies, and with much more area of effect and greater damage than grenades, though it has a limited number of uses per mission.		*The Flamethrower's biggest perk is that it can strike multiple enemies, and with much more area of effect and greater damage than grenades, though it has a limited number of uses per mission.
	*The high damage output of 6 means that Sectoids, Floaters, Thin Men, and Outsiders will be killed with a discharge of the Flamethrower. Later, after developing the [[Foundry (EU2012)#Elerium Jelly\|Elerium Jelly]] project, the damage from fire is increased to 9, allowing it to kill Mutons and Chryssalids, and severely damage other alien species or EXALT troops.		*The high damage output of 6 means that Sectoids, Floaters, Thin Men, and Outsiders will be killed with a discharge of the Flamethrower. Later, after developing the [[Foundry (EU2012)#Elerium Jelly\|Elerium Jelly]] project, the damage from fire is increased to 9, allowing it to kill Mutons and Chryssalids, and severely damage other alien species or EXALT troops.
			**The Foundry glitch will carry the upgrade over once to all subsequent campaigns, raising it to 13.
	*Robotic enemies are immune to flamethrowers. This includes both other MEC Troopers and [[S.H.I.V. (EU2012)\|S.H.I.V.s]].		*Robotic enemies are immune to flamethrowers. This includes both other MEC Troopers and [[S.H.I.V. (EU2012)\|S.H.I.V.s]].

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	*Unlike the Berserker and the [[Chryssalid (EU2012)\|Chryssalids]], you cannot strike from a diagonal square; you must be in one of the 4 adjacent squares to your target.		*Unlike the Berserker and the [[Chryssalid (EU2012)\|Chryssalids]], you cannot strike from a diagonal square; you must be in one of the 4 adjacent squares to your target.
	*Besides increasing its damage output from 12 to 18, the Foundry's [[Foundry (EU2012)#MEC Close Combat\|MEC Close Combat]] project allows the MEC to use the KSM as first action without ending the turn.		*Besides increasing its damage output from 12 to 18, the Foundry's [[Foundry (EU2012)#MEC Close Combat\|MEC Close Combat]] project allows the MEC to use the KSM as first action without ending the turn.
			**A glitch that occurs is that the Foundry upgrade carries over to another campaign, raising the damage to 27!
	*The KSM also gives the MEC Trooper 4 extra movement points, or an additional 3 tiles.		*The KSM also gives the MEC Trooper 4 extra movement points, or an additional 3 tiles.
	*In free aim mode the KSM can be a way to punch through walls without the need to use valuable explosives.		*In free aim mode the KSM can be a way to punch through walls without the need to use valuable explosives.
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	'''Proximity Mine Launcher'''		'''Proximity Mine Launcher'''
			* Cause 8 damage each.
	* Proximity Mine Launcher is a more broadly applicable tactical weapon. Can be used on enemies that are out of sight, especially groups of inactive aliens that have been spotted by another soldier made invisible through [[Ghost Armor (EU2012)\|Ghost Armor]], [[Ghost Grenade (EU2012)\|Ghost Grenade]] or [[Gene Mods (EU2012)#Mimetic Skin\|Mimetic Skin]].		* Proximity Mine Launcher is a more broadly applicable tactical weapon. Can be used on enemies that are out of sight, especially groups of inactive aliens that have been spotted by another soldier made invisible through [[Ghost Armor (EU2012)\|Ghost Armor]], [[Ghost Grenade (EU2012)\|Ghost Grenade]] or [[Gene Mods (EU2012)#Mimetic Skin\|Mimetic Skin]].
	** There was a game-crashing bug if an enemy sky dropped on to a Proximity Mine, which has been fixed.		** There was a game-crashing bug if an enemy sky dropped on to a Proximity Mine, which has been fixed.
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	* If the MEC Trooper is MCed, the mines will also "switch sides" and only go off on XCOM soldiers and MC'ed aliens.		* If the MEC Trooper is MCed, the mines will also "switch sides" and only go off on XCOM soldiers and MC'ed aliens.
	'''Electro Pulse'''		'''Electro Pulse'''
			* Causes 5 damage to non-robotic targets, 10 to robotic targets.
	* Electro Pulse would be most useful for a MEC that likes to get up close and personal. Robots, particularly Sectopods, can do tremendous damage if left up, so the ability to stun them is quite useful in the event you can't kill them on the turn you see them.		* Electro Pulse would be most useful for a MEC that likes to get up close and personal. Robots, particularly Sectopods, can do tremendous damage if left up, so the ability to stun them is quite useful in the event you can't kill them on the turn you see them.
	** Sectopods that have prepped a Cluster Bomb will not be stopped from unleashing it if they are stunned with Electro Pulse.		** Sectopods that have prepped a Cluster Bomb will not be stopped from unleashing it if they are stunned with Electro Pulse.

Xuncu: /* See Also */

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	! [[File:RANK CORPORAL.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Corporal'''		! [[File:RANK CORPORAL.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Corporal'''
	\| [[File:MEC ADVANCED FIRE CONTROL.png\|32px\|center]]'''Advanced Fire Control'''<br>''Shots from Overwatch no longer suffer any Aim penalty.''		\| [[File:MEC ADVANCED FIRE CONTROL.png\|32px\|center]]'''Advanced Fire Control'''<br>''Shots from Overwatch no longer suffer any Aim penalty.''
	\| [[File:MEC AUTOMATED THREAT ASSESSMENT.png\|32px\|center]]'''Automated Threat Assessment'''<br>''Confers +15 Defense when in Overwatch. Cancelled when ~~the~~ the MEC fires.''		\| [[File:MEC AUTOMATED THREAT ASSESSMENT.png\|32px\|center]]'''Automated Threat Assessment'''<br>''Confers +15 Defense when in Overwatch. Cancelled when the MEC fires.''
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	![[File:RANK SERGEANT.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Sergeant'''		![[File:RANK SERGEANT.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Sergeant'''

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Abilities

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	! [[File:RANK CORPORAL.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Corporal'''		! [[File:RANK CORPORAL.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Corporal'''
	\| [[File:MEC ADVANCED FIRE CONTROL.png\|32px\|center]]'''Advanced Fire Control'''<br>''Shots from Overwatch no longer suffer any Aim penalty.''		\| [[File:MEC ADVANCED FIRE CONTROL.png\|32px\|center]]'''Advanced Fire Control'''<br>''Shots from Overwatch no longer suffer any Aim penalty.''
	\| [[File:MEC AUTOMATED THREAT ASSESSMENT.png\|32px\|center]]'''Automated Threat Assessment'''<br>''Confers +15 Defense when in Overwatch.''		\| [[File:MEC AUTOMATED THREAT ASSESSMENT.png\|32px\|center]]'''Automated Threat Assessment'''<br>''Confers +15 Defense when in Overwatch. Cancelled when the the MEC fires.''
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	![[File:RANK SERGEANT.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Sergeant'''		![[File:RANK SERGEANT.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Sergeant'''

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

			*[[Warden_Tanking_%28EU2012%29\|MEC Warden Tanking]]

	{{XCOM Units (EU2012)}}		{{XCOM Units (EU2012)}}

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	! [[File:RANK CORPORAL.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Corporal'''		! [[File:RANK CORPORAL.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Corporal'''
	\| [[File:MEC ADVANCED FIRE CONTROL.png\|32px\|center]]'''Advanced Fire Control'''<br>''Shots from Overwatch no longer suffer any Aim penalty.''		\| [[File:MEC ADVANCED FIRE CONTROL.png\|32px\|center]]'''Advanced Fire Control'''<br>''Shots from Overwatch no longer suffer any Aim penalty.''
	\| [[File:MEC AUTOMATED THREAT ASSESSMENT.png\|32px\|center]]'''Automated Threat Assessment'''<br>''Confers +15 Defense when in Overwatch. Cancelled when ~~the~~ the MEC fires.''		\| [[File:MEC AUTOMATED THREAT ASSESSMENT.png\|32px\|center]]'''Automated Threat Assessment'''<br>''Confers +15 Defense when in Overwatch. Cancelled when the MEC fires.''
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	![[File:RANK SERGEANT.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Sergeant'''		![[File:RANK SERGEANT.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Sergeant'''

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	! [[File:RANK CORPORAL.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Corporal'''		! [[File:RANK CORPORAL.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Corporal'''
	\| [[File:MEC ADVANCED FIRE CONTROL.png\|32px\|center]]'''Advanced Fire Control'''<br>''Shots from Overwatch no longer suffer any Aim penalty.''		\| [[File:MEC ADVANCED FIRE CONTROL.png\|32px\|center]]'''Advanced Fire Control'''<br>''Shots from Overwatch no longer suffer any Aim penalty.''
	\| [[File:MEC AUTOMATED THREAT ASSESSMENT.png\|32px\|center]]'''Automated Threat Assessment'''<br>''Confers +15 Defense when in Overwatch.''		\| [[File:MEC AUTOMATED THREAT ASSESSMENT.png\|32px\|center]]'''Automated Threat Assessment'''<br>''Confers +15 Defense when in Overwatch. Cancelled when the the MEC fires.''
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	![[File:RANK SERGEANT.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Sergeant'''		![[File:RANK SERGEANT.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Sergeant'''