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Magic9mushroom: /* Low Threat: Reaper - Terror Unit */ removing false ap-resist info

2016-01-12T07:59:13Z

Low Threat: Reaper - Terror Unit: removing false ap-resist info

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	Since they are large, reapers are easy to spot, make big targets and will not be able to follow you through small gaps. Their large size allow area-effect weapons to deal more damage then usual.		Since they are large, reapers are easy to spot, make big targets and will not be able to follow you through small gaps. Their large size allow area-effect weapons to deal more damage then usual.

	Reapers ~~can absorb a considerable amount of damage~~, but are only ~~resistant to armor-piercing fire~~. They ~~have a vulnerability~~ to fire, ~~though high explosive~~ and ~~area-effect stun~~ are ~~more~~ effective.		Reapers have high Health, but are only moderately armoured and have no [[Damage_Modifiers\|resistances]]. They are vulnerable to [[Incendiary\|fire]], and as a large unit with little Under Armour and no resistance [[Explosions\|High Explosive]] munitions are also extremely effective.

Winterheart: /* See Also */

2013-05-08T21:02:52Z

NKF: Some adjustments to descriptions

2012-06-26T07:40:48Z

Some adjustments to descriptions

Show changes

Hobbes: corrected X-COM spelling

2009-10-10T22:05:57Z

corrected X-COM spelling

Jasonred: /* Low Threat: Sectoid */

2009-04-23T12:29:58Z

Low Threat: Sectoid

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	===Low Threat: Sectoid===		===Low Threat: Sectoid===
	[[Image:sectoid.png\|right\|Sectoid]]		[[Image:sectoid.png\|right\|Sectoid]]
	The Sectoids are ~~possibly~~ the first alien you'll see. They resemble the "Greys" spoken of by New Age types and the <i>X-Files</i> television show: short humanoids with pale skin, elfin features and large, almond-shaped eyes.		The Sectoids are usually the first alien you'll see. They resemble the "Greys" spoken of by New Age types and the <i>X-Files</i> television show: short humanoids with pale skin, elfin features and large, almond-shaped eyes. They are the only weapon carrying lifeform that chooses to go naked into battle. This possibly psychological tactic does not appear effective, since it neither promotes a berserker style morale on their own part, nor do the sectoid size dangly bits appear to intimidate Xcom soldiers.

	Sectoids are very weak in combat, with generally poor accuracy. They have mediocre mobility, no armor worth mentioning, and will easily fall under standard ~~rifle~~ fire, grenades, or even a glancing shot from heavier weapons. Without their ~~more devious Sectoid~~ Leaders, they can be overcome with minimal risk.		Sectoids are very weak in combat, with generally poor accuracy. They have mediocre mobility, no armor worth mentioning, and will easily fall under standard pistol fire, grenades, or even a glancing shot from heavier weapons. Without their psi equipped Leaders and Commanders, they can be overcome with minimal risk.

	However, on any mission that doesn't involve a small-sized UFO ([[Small Scout]], [[Medium Scout]], or [[Large Scout]]), the Sectoids will have a Sectoid Leader in their ranks. This Leader is capable of [[Psionics\|Psionic]] attacks that can panic your troops or even bring them under alien control, to be used against you. In the early game when Sectoid sightings are common, this can be devastating because X-Com has not yet researched psionics, and so is wide open to this type of warfare.		However, on any mission that doesn't involve a small/very small-sized UFO ([[Small Scout]], [[Medium Scout]], or [[Large Scout]]), the Sectoids will have a Sectoid Leader in their ranks. This Leader is capable of [[Psionics\|Psionic]] attacks that can panic your troops or even bring them under alien control, to be used against you. In the early game when Sectoid sightings are common, this can be devastating because X-Com has not yet researched psionics, and so is wide open to this type of warfare.

	Furthermore, on any [[Mission_Types\|Mission]] involving terror units, the Sectoids will be accompanied by the formidable Cyberdisc, which adds another degree of complexity to the situation.		Furthermore, on any [[Mission_Types\|Mission]] involving terror units, the Sectoids will be accompanied by the formidable Cyberdisc, which adds another degree of complexity and difficulty to the situation.
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	See also: [[Sectoid]] \| [[Overviews of Aliens#Medium Threat: Cyberdisc - Terror Unit\|Medium Threat: Cyberdisc - Terror Unit]]		See also: [[Sectoid]] \| [[Overviews of Aliens#Medium Threat: Cyberdisc - Terror Unit\|Medium Threat: Cyberdisc - Terror Unit]]

Jasonred: /* Zombie */

2009-03-31T21:54:22Z

Zombie

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	====Zombie====		====Zombie====
	Any X-Com trooper or civilian bitten by a Chryssalid will turn into a zombie -- a drooling humanoid that ~~runs~~ around and tries to launch ~~weak physical~~ attacks against your troops. The creature itself is easily killed~~. The melee attack can kill a soldier in a t-shirt in one turn~~. Don't let them stand next to you for long. If you can't burn it and aren't ready to concentrate firepower on the emerging Chryssalid, you should keep your distance. Your soldiers will happily zap them with reaction fire. This can be a worse disaster than just letting the zombie beat a single trooper to death.		Any X-Com trooper or civilian bitten by a Chryssalid will turn into a zombie -- a drooling humanoid that walks around at a moderate pace and tries to launch powerful melee attacks against your troops. The creature itself is easily killed. Don't let them stand next to you for long. If you can't burn it and aren't ready to concentrate firepower on the emerging Chryssalid, you should keep your distance. Your soldiers will happily zap them with reaction fire. This can be a worse disaster than just letting the zombie beat a single trooper to death.

	Unless zombies are burned to death with an incendiary attack, a Chryssalid will hatch out of its corpse when is it killed. The new Chryssalid is at full strength and has all the abilities of a normal Chryssalid -- including the ability to turn more people into zombies and 100% of it's TU's. Yes, this means that a single Chryssalid can turn every human on the map into a Chryssalid.		Unless zombies are burned to death with an incendiary attack, a Chryssalid will hatch out of its corpse when is it killed. The new Chryssalid is at full strength and has all the abilities of a normal Chryssalid -- including the ability to turn more people into zombies and 100% of it's TU's. Yes, this means that a single Chryssalid can turn every human on the map into a Chryssalid.

Jasonred: /* High Threat: Sectopod - Terror Unit */

2009-03-06T09:52:24Z

High Threat: Sectopod - Terror Unit

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	===High Threat: Sectopod - Terror Unit===		===High Threat: Sectopod - Terror Unit===
	[[Image:sectopod.png\|right\|Sectopod]]		[[Image:sectopod.png\|right\|Sectopod]]
	The Sectopod is the dedicated terror unit of the Ethereal, and will only be seen accompanying them. They are large, bipedal robots comparable in size to one of our HWPs. They are the most heavily armored units of the Alien horde, resistant to almost all forms of damage including even alien weaponry, requiring heavy fire to destroy one. Its only known weakness is to Terran laser weapons, and even against those it can sustain a good degree of damage.		The Sectopod is the dedicated terror unit of the Ethereal, and will only be seen accompanying them. They are large, bipedal robots comparable in size to one of our HWPs. They are the most heavily armored units of the Alien horde, resistant to almost all forms of damage including even alien weaponry, requiring heavy fire to destroy one. Its only known weakness is to Terran (or it's own)laser weapons, and even against those it can sustain a good degree of damage.

	They attack with dual head-mounted green-laser weapon that is capable of automatic fire. They can fire with a high degree of accuracy and reactions far superior to our HWPs. They also have good mobility.		They attack with dual head-mounted green-laser weapon that is capable of automatic fire. They can fire with a high degree of accuracy and reactions far superior to our HWPs. They also have good mobility.

Knan: /* Low Threat: Sectoid */

2008-07-20T00:28:21Z

Low Threat: Sectoid

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	The Sectoids are possibly the first alien you'll see. They resemble the "Greys" spoken of by New Age types and the <i>X-Files</i> television show: short humanoids with pale skin, elfin features and large, almond-shaped eyes.		The Sectoids are possibly the first alien you'll see. They resemble the "Greys" spoken of by New Age types and the <i>X-Files</i> television show: short humanoids with pale skin, elfin features and large, almond-shaped eyes.

	Sectoids are very weak in combat, with generally poor accuracy ~~and reaction time~~. They have mediocre mobility, no armor worth mentioning, and will easily fall under standard rifle fire, grenades, or even a glancing shot from heavier weapons. Without their more devious Sectoid Leaders, they can be overcome with minimal risk.		Sectoids are very weak in combat, with generally poor accuracy. They have mediocre mobility, no armor worth mentioning, and will easily fall under standard rifle fire, grenades, or even a glancing shot from heavier weapons. Without their more devious Sectoid Leaders, they can be overcome with minimal risk.

	However, on any mission that doesn't involve a small-sized UFO ([[Small Scout]], [[Medium Scout]], or [[Large Scout]]), the Sectoids will have a Sectoid Leader in their ranks. This Leader is capable of [[Psionics\|Psionic]] attacks that can panic your troops or even bring them under alien control, to be used against you. In the early game when Sectoid sightings are common, this can be devastating because X-Com has not yet researched psionics, and so is wide open to this type of warfare.		However, on any mission that doesn't involve a small-sized UFO ([[Small Scout]], [[Medium Scout]], or [[Large Scout]]), the Sectoids will have a Sectoid Leader in their ranks. This Leader is capable of [[Psionics\|Psionic]] attacks that can panic your troops or even bring them under alien control, to be used against you. In the early game when Sectoid sightings are common, this can be devastating because X-Com has not yet researched psionics, and so is wide open to this type of warfare.

JellyfishGreen: /* Zombie */ not entirely harmless

2008-05-07T15:23:31Z

Zombie: not entirely harmless

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	====Zombie====		====Zombie====
	Any X-Com trooper or civilian bitten by a ~~Cryssalid~~ will turn into a zombie-- a ~~harmless,~~ drooling humanoid that runs around and tries to launch weak physical attacks against your troops. The creature itself is ~~harmless and~~ easily killed. The melee attack can kill a soldier in a t-shirt in one turn. Don't let them stand next to you for long. If you can't burn it and aren't ready to concentrate firepower on the emerging Chryssalid, you should keep your distance. Your soldiers will happily zap them with reaction fire. This can be a worse disaster than just letting the zombie beat a single trooper to death.		Any X-Com trooper or civilian bitten by a Chryssalid will turn into a zombie -- a drooling humanoid that runs around and tries to launch weak physical attacks against your troops. The creature itself is easily killed. The melee attack can kill a soldier in a t-shirt in one turn. Don't let them stand next to you for long. If you can't burn it and aren't ready to concentrate firepower on the emerging Chryssalid, you should keep your distance. Your soldiers will happily zap them with reaction fire. This can be a worse disaster than just letting the zombie beat a single trooper to death.

	Unless zombies are burned to death with an incendiary attack, a Chryssalid will hatch out of its corpse when is it killed. The new Chryssalid is at full strength and has all the abilities of a normal Chryssalid -- including the ability to turn more people into zombies and 100% of it's TU's. Yes, this means that a single Chryssalid can turn every human on the ~~board~~ into a Chryssalid.		Unless zombies are burned to death with an incendiary attack, a Chryssalid will hatch out of its corpse when is it killed. The new Chryssalid is at full strength and has all the abilities of a normal Chryssalid -- including the ability to turn more people into zombies and 100% of it's TU's. Yes, this means that a single Chryssalid can turn every human on the map into a Chryssalid.

NKF: /* High Threat: Sectopod - Terror Unit */ Changed 'plasma' to 'green-laser' for a slightly more accurate term

2008-04-24T09:18:39Z

High Threat: Sectopod - Terror Unit: Changed 'plasma' to 'green-laser' for a slightly more accurate term

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	The Sectopod is the dedicated terror unit of the Ethereal, and will only be seen accompanying them. They are large, bipedal robots comparable in size to one of our HWPs. They are the most heavily armored units of the Alien horde, resistant to almost all forms of damage including even alien weaponry, requiring heavy fire to destroy one. Its only known weakness is to Terran laser weapons, and even against those it can sustain a good degree of damage.		The Sectopod is the dedicated terror unit of the Ethereal, and will only be seen accompanying them. They are large, bipedal robots comparable in size to one of our HWPs. They are the most heavily armored units of the Alien horde, resistant to almost all forms of damage including even alien weaponry, requiring heavy fire to destroy one. Its only known weakness is to Terran laser weapons, and even against those it can sustain a good degree of damage.

	They attack with dual head-mounted ~~plasma weapons~~ that ~~are~~ capable of automatic fire. They can fire with a high degree of accuracy and reactions far superior to our HWPs. They also have good mobility.		They attack with dual head-mounted green-laser weapon that is capable of automatic fire. They can fire with a high degree of accuracy and reactions far superior to our HWPs. They also have good mobility.

	Some commanders keep special weaponry on hand exclusively to deal with them, including the [[Tank/Laser Cannon]] and even the otherwise shunned [[Heavy Laser]]. Blasters will do the job, but direct hits are usually required-- and occasionally may not be enough.		Some commanders keep special weaponry on hand exclusively to deal with them, including the [[Tank/Laser Cannon]] and even the otherwise shunned [[Heavy Laser]]. Blasters will do the job, but direct hits are usually required-- and occasionally may not be enough.

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	===Low Threat: Sectoid===		===Low Threat: Sectoid===
	[[Image:sectoid.png\|right\|Sectoid]]		[[Image:sectoid.png\|right\|Sectoid]]
	The Sectoids are usually the first alien you'll see. They resemble the "Greys" spoken of by New Age types and the <i>X-Files</i> television show: short humanoids with pale skin, elfin features and large, almond-shaped eyes. They are the only weapon carrying lifeform that chooses to go naked into battle. This possibly psychological tactic does not appear effective, since it neither promotes a berserker style morale on their own part, nor do the sectoid size dangly bits appear to intimidate ~~Xcom~~ soldiers.		The Sectoids are usually the first alien you'll see. They resemble the "Greys" spoken of by New Age types and the <i>X-Files</i> television show: short humanoids with pale skin, elfin features and large, almond-shaped eyes. They are the only weapon carrying lifeform that chooses to go naked into battle. This possibly psychological tactic does not appear effective, since it neither promotes a berserker style morale on their own part, nor do the sectoid size dangly bits appear to intimidate X-COM soldiers.

	Sectoids are very weak in combat, with generally poor accuracy. They have mediocre mobility, no armor worth mentioning, and will easily fall under standard pistol fire, grenades, or even a glancing shot from heavier weapons. Without their psi equipped Leaders and Commanders, they can be overcome with minimal risk.		Sectoids are very weak in combat, with generally poor accuracy. They have mediocre mobility, no armor worth mentioning, and will easily fall under standard pistol fire, grenades, or even a glancing shot from heavier weapons. Without their psi equipped Leaders and Commanders, they can be overcome with minimal risk.

	However, on any mission that doesn't involve a small/very small-sized UFO ([[Small Scout]], [[Medium Scout]], or [[Large Scout]]), the Sectoids will have a Sectoid Leader in their ranks. This Leader is capable of [[Psionics\|Psionic]] attacks that can panic your troops or even bring them under alien control, to be used against you. In the early game when Sectoid sightings are common, this can be devastating because X-~~Com~~ has not yet researched psionics, and so is wide open to this type of warfare.		However, on any mission that doesn't involve a small/very small-sized UFO ([[Small Scout]], [[Medium Scout]], or [[Large Scout]]), the Sectoids will have a Sectoid Leader in their ranks. This Leader is capable of [[Psionics\|Psionic]] attacks that can panic your troops or even bring them under alien control, to be used against you. In the early game when Sectoid sightings are common, this can be devastating because X-COM has not yet researched psionics, and so is wide open to this type of warfare.

	Furthermore, on any [[Mission_Types\|Mission]] involving terror units, the Sectoids will be accompanied by the formidable Cyberdisc, which adds another degree of complexity and difficulty to the situation.		Furthermore, on any [[Mission_Types\|Mission]] involving terror units, the Sectoids will be accompanied by the formidable Cyberdisc, which adds another degree of complexity and difficulty to the situation.
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	===Low Threat: Reaper - Terror Unit===		===Low Threat: Reaper - Terror Unit===
	[[Image:reaper.gif\|right\|Reaper]]		[[Image:reaper.gif\|right\|Reaper]]
	The Reaper is the dedicated [[Terror Units\|Terror Unit]] of the Floater, and will only be seen accompanying them. It is a large, furry mammalian biped of size comparable to an X-~~Com~~ [[Heavy Weapons Platforms\|HWP]]. It is armed only with its bite, which obviously can be used only when the alien is directly adjacent to its foe. It is arguably the least threatening alien in the game. Since they are so large, reapers are generally easy to spot and easy to hit. While they can absorb a considerable amount of damage, they are resistant only to armor-piercing fire and make a large target. They are particularly vulnerable to incendiary fire, but almost any heavy weapon fire will dispatch them without much trouble. Their only real assets are their high mobility and ability to absorb damage.		The Reaper is the dedicated [[Terror Units\|Terror Unit]] of the Floater, and will only be seen accompanying them. It is a large, furry mammalian biped of size comparable to an X-COM [[Heavy Weapons Platforms\|HWP]]. It is armed only with its bite, which obviously can be used only when the alien is directly adjacent to its foe. It is arguably the least threatening alien in the game. Since they are so large, reapers are generally easy to spot and easy to hit. While they can absorb a considerable amount of damage, they are resistant only to armor-piercing fire and make a large target. They are particularly vulnerable to incendiary fire, but almost any heavy weapon fire will dispatch them without much trouble. Their only real assets are their high mobility and ability to absorb damage.
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	See also: [[Reaper]] \| [[Overviews of Aliens#Low Threat: Floater\|Low Threat: Floater]]		See also: [[Reaper]] \| [[Overviews of Aliens#Low Threat: Floater\|Low Threat: Floater]]
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	===High Threat: Chryssalid - Terror Unit===		===High Threat: Chryssalid - Terror Unit===
	[[Image:chryssalid.gif\|right\|Chryssalid]]		[[Image:chryssalid.gif\|right\|Chryssalid]]
	The Chryssalid is the dedicated [[Terror Units\|Terror Unit]] of the Snakeman, and will only be seen accompanying them. One of the most feared enemies of X-~~Com~~, these creatures have shiny black exoskeletons, an insect-like look, and a toothy grin. They resemble the art of H.R. Giger. They have incredible mobility, lightning-fast reflexes, and can absorb large amounts of fire. These abilities allow them to slug it out long enough to deliver their chief threat: their infectious bite, which can penetrate even the thickest armor and can destroy HWPs.		The Chryssalid is the dedicated [[Terror Units\|Terror Unit]] of the Snakeman, and will only be seen accompanying them. One of the most feared enemies of X-COM, these creatures have shiny black exoskeletons, an insect-like look, and a toothy grin. They resemble the art of H.R. Giger. They have incredible mobility, lightning-fast reflexes, and can absorb large amounts of fire. These abilities allow them to slug it out long enough to deliver their chief threat: their infectious bite, which can penetrate even the thickest armor and can destroy HWPs.

	The ability of a single specimen to turn an entire troop of X-~~Com~~ operatives into a new population of Chryssalids is the stuff of a Commander's nightmares. Killing Chryssalids should be your top priority whenever they are present. Concentrate fire upon them. Don't be afraid to sacrifice any civilians or X-~~Com~~ troops nearby-- if the Chryssalid doesn't die, they'll probably be infected anyway. Ensure that all Chryssalids that drop are dead, not merely unconscious. Listen for the lack of a death-cry - do not hesitate in blowing up its body to finish the job.		The ability of a single specimen to turn an entire troop of X-COM operatives into a new population of Chryssalids is the stuff of a Commander's nightmares. Killing Chryssalids should be your top priority whenever they are present. Concentrate fire upon them. Don't be afraid to sacrifice any civilians or X-COM troops nearby-- if the Chryssalid doesn't die, they'll probably be infected anyway. Ensure that all Chryssalids that drop are dead, not merely unconscious. Listen for the lack of a death-cry - do not hesitate in blowing up its body to finish the job.

	====Zombie====		====Zombie====
	Any X-~~Com~~ trooper or civilian bitten by a Chryssalid will turn into a zombie -- a drooling humanoid that walks around at a moderate pace and tries to launch powerful melee attacks against your troops. The creature itself is easily killed. Don't let them stand next to you for long. If you can't burn it and aren't ready to concentrate firepower on the emerging Chryssalid, you should keep your distance. Your soldiers will happily zap them with reaction fire. This can be a worse disaster than just letting the zombie beat a single trooper to death.		Any X-COM trooper or civilian bitten by a Chryssalid will turn into a zombie -- a drooling humanoid that walks around at a moderate pace and tries to launch powerful melee attacks against your troops. The creature itself is easily killed. Don't let them stand next to you for long. If you can't burn it and aren't ready to concentrate firepower on the emerging Chryssalid, you should keep your distance. Your soldiers will happily zap them with reaction fire. This can be a worse disaster than just letting the zombie beat a single trooper to death.

	Unless zombies are burned to death with an incendiary attack, a Chryssalid will hatch out of its corpse when is it killed. The new Chryssalid is at full strength and has all the abilities of a normal Chryssalid -- including the ability to turn more people into zombies and 100% of it's TU's. Yes, this means that a single Chryssalid can turn every human on the map into a Chryssalid.		Unless zombies are burned to death with an incendiary attack, a Chryssalid will hatch out of its corpse when is it killed. The new Chryssalid is at full strength and has all the abilities of a normal Chryssalid -- including the ability to turn more people into zombies and 100% of it's TU's. Yes, this means that a single Chryssalid can turn every human on the map into a Chryssalid.
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	===High Threat: Sectopod - Terror Unit===		===High Threat: Sectopod - Terror Unit===
	[[Image:sectopod.png\|right\|Sectopod]]		[[Image:sectopod.png\|right\|Sectopod]]
	The Sectopod is the dedicated terror unit of the Ethereal, and will only be seen accompanying them. They are large, bipedal robots comparable in size to one of our HWPs. They are the most heavily armored units of the Alien horde, resistant to almost all forms of damage including even alien weaponry, requiring heavy fire to destroy one. Its only known weakness is to Terran (or it's own)laser weapons, and even against those it can sustain a good degree of damage.		The Sectopod is the dedicated terror unit of the Ethereal, and will only be seen accompanying them. They are large, bipedal robots comparable in size to one of our HWPs. They are the most heavily armored units of the Alien horde, resistant to almost all forms of damage including even alien weaponry, requiring heavy fire to destroy one. Its only known weakness is to Terran (or it's own) laser weapons, and even against those it can sustain a good degree of damage.

	They attack with dual head-mounted green-laser weapon that is capable of automatic fire. They can fire with a high degree of accuracy and reactions far superior to our HWPs. They also have good mobility.		They attack with dual head-mounted green-laser weapon that is capable of automatic fire. They can fire with a high degree of accuracy and reactions far superior to our HWPs. They also have good mobility.