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Hobbes: /* Strategy */ I think there are more Mutons appearing on Gangplank at higher difficulties but I can't tell for sure

2014-10-03T11:34:47Z

Strategy: I think there are more Mutons appearing on Gangplank at higher difficulties but I can't tell for sure

Hobbes: /* Strategy */ Incorrect - Any other plasma weapon can be researched before LPR as long as you have captured them from the aliens.

2014-10-03T11:31:11Z

Strategy: Incorrect - Any other plasma weapon can be researched before LPR as long as you have captured them from the aliens.

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	* As the first Slingshot mission will be the third or fourth mission you receive overall, and Zhang himself is a reward as a stat-boosted Heavy: you may not want to get attached to any Rookie that gets promoted into a Heavy beforehand. In fact, if you don't mind save scumming at the end of the first mission, you may want to allow a weak-willed soldier become the first Heavy, so you can swap them out for a soldier you do want to raise, such as leveling a Sniper or two to get Squadsight (which would make the second Slingshot mission much easier).		* As the first Slingshot mission will be the third or fourth mission you receive overall, and Zhang himself is a reward as a stat-boosted Heavy: you may not want to get attached to any Rookie that gets promoted into a Heavy beforehand. In fact, if you don't mind save scumming at the end of the first mission, you may want to allow a weak-willed soldier become the first Heavy, so you can swap them out for a soldier you do want to raise, such as leveling a Sniper or two to get Squadsight (which would make the second Slingshot mission much easier).
	* Mutons equipped with Plasma Rifles appear in all three missions ([[Missions_(EU2012)#Progeny_vs._Slingshot\|difficulty-dependent in the first one]]): a capture/interrogation can give you an early lead on Plasma weaponry, months before Mutons normally appear (with ''Light'' Plasma Rifles)--- if you have Alien Containment and the Arc Thrower available first.		* Mutons equipped with Plasma Rifles appear in all three missions ([[Missions_(EU2012)#Progeny_vs._Slingshot\|difficulty-dependent in the first one]]): a capture/interrogation can give you an early lead on Plasma weaponry, months before Mutons normally appear (with ''Light'' Plasma Rifles)--- if you have Alien Containment and the Arc Thrower available first.
	** The LPR, which Thin Men always carry, must be researched before all other Plasma tech. But, directly after them, you can research the Plasma Cannon for your interceptors. Potentially, you can skip both the Phoenix Cannon and the Laser Cannon due to this.
	** If playing with the '''Marathon''' option, this can lead to a MASSIVE head start, if Scientists and Laboratories are acquired early.		** If playing with the '''Marathon''' option, this can lead to a MASSIVE head start, if Scientists and Laboratories are acquired early.
	** If you cannot/are not interested in a capture, then the Muton corpses can go to the Ammo Conservation Foundry project. You'll need 7 corpses total: one for the Autopsy to unlock the project, and 6 more to complete it. Don't forget that you ''do'' get the corpse after an interrogation, so there's no reason not to go for at least 1 capture.		** If you cannot/are not interested in a capture, then the Muton corpses can go to the Ammo Conservation Foundry project. You'll need 7 corpses total: one for the Autopsy to unlock the project, and 6 more to complete it. Don't forget that you ''do'' get the corpse after an interrogation, so there's no reason not to go for at least 1 capture.

Xuncu: /* Strategy */

2014-10-03T10:24:03Z

Strategy

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	** The LPR, which Thin Men always carry, must be researched before all other Plasma tech. But, directly after them, you can research the Plasma Cannon for your interceptors. Potentially, you can skip both the Phoenix Cannon and the Laser Cannon due to this.		** The LPR, which Thin Men always carry, must be researched before all other Plasma tech. But, directly after them, you can research the Plasma Cannon for your interceptors. Potentially, you can skip both the Phoenix Cannon and the Laser Cannon due to this.
	** If playing with the '''Marathon''' option, this can lead to a MASSIVE head start, if Scientists and Laboratories are acquired early.		** If playing with the '''Marathon''' option, this can lead to a MASSIVE head start, if Scientists and Laboratories are acquired early.
	**If you cannot/are not interested in a capture, then the Muton corpses can go to the Ammo Conservation Foundry project~~: note that more Mutons appear in Confounding Light on higher difficulties~~. You'll need 7 corpses total: one for the Autopsy to unlock the project, and 6 more to complete it. Don't forget that you ''do'' get the corpse after an interrogation, so there's no reason not to go for at least 1 capture.		** If you cannot/are not interested in a capture, then the Muton corpses can go to the Ammo Conservation Foundry project. You'll need 7 corpses total: one for the Autopsy to unlock the project, and 6 more to complete it. Don't forget that you ''do'' get the corpse after an interrogation, so there's no reason not to go for at least 1 capture.
			*** '''Friends in Low Places''': 1 appears in Impossible in EU, Classic or Impossible in EW.
			*** '''Confounding Light''': up to 5 in Classic.
			*** '''Gangplank''': 1 on all difficulties.
	** If you wish to change the difficulty to alter the number of Mutons, you must do so BEFORE the mission appears on the Hologlobe (You can change it back once you arrive on-site).		** If you wish to change the difficulty to alter the number of Mutons, you must do so BEFORE the mission appears on the Hologlobe (You can change it back once you arrive on-site).
	* The first mission~~'s $200~~, and selling some of the captured materials from the third~~, is~~ a significant credit resource ~~for so~~ early in the game.		* The first mission has a reward of §200, and selling some of the captured materials from the third can provide a significant credit resource early in the game.

	==Achievements==		==Achievements==

Xuncu: /* Strategy */

2014-09-23T07:58:34Z

Strategy

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	** If playing with the '''Marathon''' option, this can lead to a MASSIVE head start, if Scientists and Laboratories are acquired early.		** If playing with the '''Marathon''' option, this can lead to a MASSIVE head start, if Scientists and Laboratories are acquired early.
	**If you cannot/are not interested in a capture, then the Muton corpses can go to the Ammo Conservation Foundry project: note that more Mutons appear in Confounding Light on higher difficulties. You'll need 7 corpses total: one for the Autopsy to unlock the project, and 6 more to complete it. Don't forget that you ''do'' get the corpse after an interrogation, so there's no reason not to go for at least 1 capture.		**If you cannot/are not interested in a capture, then the Muton corpses can go to the Ammo Conservation Foundry project: note that more Mutons appear in Confounding Light on higher difficulties. You'll need 7 corpses total: one for the Autopsy to unlock the project, and 6 more to complete it. Don't forget that you ''do'' get the corpse after an interrogation, so there's no reason not to go for at least 1 capture.
			** If you wish to change the difficulty to alter the number of Mutons, you must do so BEFORE the mission appears on the Hologlobe (You can change it back once you arrive on-site).
	* The first mission's $200, and selling some of the captured materials from the third, is a significant credit resource for so early in the game.		* The first mission's $200, and selling some of the captured materials from the third, is a significant credit resource for so early in the game.

Xuncu: /* Strategy */

2014-09-23T07:46:36Z

Strategy

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	** Thusly, with luck and some micromanaging, it's possible to unlock both Squad Size upgrades before the second mission, making it significantly easier.		** Thusly, with luck and some micromanaging, it's possible to unlock both Squad Size upgrades before the second mission, making it significantly easier.
	* As the first Slingshot mission will be the third or fourth mission you receive overall, and Zhang himself is a reward as a stat-boosted Heavy: you may not want to get attached to any Rookie that gets promoted into a Heavy beforehand. In fact, if you don't mind save scumming at the end of the first mission, you may want to allow a weak-willed soldier become the first Heavy, so you can swap them out for a soldier you do want to raise, such as leveling a Sniper or two to get Squadsight (which would make the second Slingshot mission much easier).		* As the first Slingshot mission will be the third or fourth mission you receive overall, and Zhang himself is a reward as a stat-boosted Heavy: you may not want to get attached to any Rookie that gets promoted into a Heavy beforehand. In fact, if you don't mind save scumming at the end of the first mission, you may want to allow a weak-willed soldier become the first Heavy, so you can swap them out for a soldier you do want to raise, such as leveling a Sniper or two to get Squadsight (which would make the second Slingshot mission much easier).
	* Mutons equipped with Plasma Rifles appear in the ~~second and third missions~~: a capture/interrogation can give you an early lead on Plasma weaponry, months before Mutons normally appear (with ''Light'' Plasma Rifles)--- if you have Alien Containment and the Arc Thrower available first.		* Mutons equipped with Plasma Rifles appear in all three missions ([[Missions_(EU2012)#Progeny_vs._Slingshot\|difficulty-dependent in the first one]]): a capture/interrogation can give you an early lead on Plasma weaponry, months before Mutons normally appear (with ''Light'' Plasma Rifles)--- if you have Alien Containment and the Arc Thrower available first.
	** The LPR, which Thin Men always carry, must be researched before all other Plasma tech. But, directly after them, you can research the Plasma Cannon for your interceptors. Potentially, you can skip both the Phoenix Cannon and the Laser Cannon due to this.		** The LPR, which Thin Men always carry, must be researched before all other Plasma tech. But, directly after them, you can research the Plasma Cannon for your interceptors. Potentially, you can skip both the Phoenix Cannon and the Laser Cannon due to this.
	** If playing with the '''Marathon''' option, this can lead to a MASSIVE head start, if Scientists and Laboratories are acquired early.		** If playing with the '''Marathon''' option, this can lead to a MASSIVE head start, if Scientists and Laboratories are acquired early.
			**If you cannot/are not interested in a capture, then the Muton corpses can go to the Ammo Conservation Foundry project: note that more Mutons appear in Confounding Light on higher difficulties. You'll need 7 corpses total: one for the Autopsy to unlock the project, and 6 more to complete it. Don't forget that you ''do'' get the corpse after an interrogation, so there's no reason not to go for at least 1 capture.
	* The first mission's $200, and selling some of the captured materials from the third, is a significant credit resource for so early in the game.		* The first mission's $200, and selling some of the captured materials from the third, is a significant credit resource for so early in the game.

Ditto51: /* Missions */

2014-08-20T14:23:25Z

Missions

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	\|[[Shaojie_Zhang_(EU2012)\|Shaojie Zhang]], a Triad operative from China, has decided to defect to XCOM and is requesting pickup. He brings with him a mysterious briefcase containing alien technology.		\|[[Shaojie_Zhang_(EU2012)\|Shaojie Zhang]], a Triad operative from China, has decided to defect to XCOM and is requesting pickup. He brings with him a mysterious briefcase containing alien technology.

	Zhang must be [[Missions_(EU2012)#Escort\|escorted]] to the extraction zone through a graveyard. Completing this mission sees Zhang join [[XCOM_(EU2012)\|XCOM]] as a [[Heavy_(EU2012)\|Heavy]] [[Classes_(EU2012)\|Class]] Lieutenant. Opposition consists of [[Thin Man (EU2012)\|Thin Men]], [[Sectoid (EU2012)\|Sectoids]] and a [[Chryssalid_(EU2012)\|Chryssalid]].		Zhang must be [[Missions_(EU2012)#Escort\|escorted]] to the extraction zone through a graveyard. Completing this mission sees Zhang join [[XCOM_(EU2012)\|XCOM]] as a [[Heavy_(EU2012)\|Heavy]] [[Classes_(EU2012)\|Class]] Lieutenant. Opposition consists of [[Thin Man (EU2012)\|Thin Men]], [[Sectoid (EU2012)\|Sectoids]] and a [[Chryssalid_(EU2012)\|Chryssalid]]. <small><small>(See Note)</small></small>
	: '''Note''': The Chryssalid is replaced with a [[Muton (EU2012)\|Muton]] on Impossible for EU and Classic and Impossible for EW. It is also replaced if you undertake the mission later into the campaign no matter the difficulty.		: '''Note''': The Chryssalid is replaced with a [[Muton (EU2012)\|Muton]] on Impossible for EU and Classic and Impossible for EW. It is also replaced if you undertake the mission later into the campaign no matter the difficulty.
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Ditto51: /* Missions */ The Muton while on Normal was surprising...

2014-08-17T19:35:48Z

Missions: The Muton while on Normal was surprising...

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	\|[[Shaojie_Zhang_(EU2012)\|Shaojie Zhang]], a Triad operative from China, has decided to defect to XCOM and is requesting pickup. He brings with him a mysterious briefcase containing alien technology.		\|[[Shaojie_Zhang_(EU2012)\|Shaojie Zhang]], a Triad operative from China, has decided to defect to XCOM and is requesting pickup. He brings with him a mysterious briefcase containing alien technology.

	Zhang must be [[Missions_(EU2012)#Escort\|escorted]] to the extraction zone through a graveyard. Completing this mission sees Zhang join [[XCOM_(EU2012)\|XCOM]] as a [[Heavy_(EU2012)\|Heavy]] [[Classes_(EU2012)\|Class]] Lieutenant. Opposition consists of [[Thin Man (EU2012)\|Thin Men]], [[Sectoid (EU2012)\|Sectoids]] and a [[Chryssalid_(EU2012)\|Chryssalid]] (a [[Muton (EU2012)\|Muton]] on Impossible ~~difficulty on~~ EU and on Classic and Impossible in EW).		Zhang must be [[Missions_(EU2012)#Escort\|escorted]] to the extraction zone through a graveyard. Completing this mission sees Zhang join [[XCOM_(EU2012)\|XCOM]] as a [[Heavy_(EU2012)\|Heavy]] [[Classes_(EU2012)\|Class]] Lieutenant. Opposition consists of [[Thin Man (EU2012)\|Thin Men]], [[Sectoid (EU2012)\|Sectoids]] and a [[Chryssalid_(EU2012)\|Chryssalid]].
			: '''Note''': The Chryssalid is replaced with a [[Muton (EU2012)\|Muton]] on Impossible for EU and Classic and Impossible for EW. It is also replaced if you undertake the mission later into the campaign no matter the difficulty.
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Ditto51: /* Achievements */ cleanup

2014-08-17T19:25:25Z

Achievements: cleanup

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	\|[[Shaojie_Zhang_(EU2012)\|Shaojie Zhang]] must attend the final mission of the campaign ~~(as opposed to the final mission of the Slingshot DLC)~~, does not need to be The Volunteer. ~~Make~~ him more ~~suitable~~ for endgame ~~by purchasing~~ OTS's Iron Will before leveling him. Second Wave's "Hidden Potential" ~~might~~ also give him ~~larger~~ stat increases.		\|[[Shaojie_Zhang_(EU2012)\|Shaojie Zhang]] must attend the final mission of the campaign, but does not need to be The Volunteer. To make him more viable for endgame, purchase OTS's Iron Will before leveling him. Using the Second Wave option, "Hidden Potential", can also give him bigger stat increases, thus making him even more viable.
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	\|[[Image:All_Aboard_(EU2012).jpg]]		\|[[Image:All_Aboard_(EU2012).jpg]]

Ditto51: I've been getting the choice every time a council mission is offered. I took it after my first Abductor with Berserkers which was about the fourth council mission.

2014-08-17T19:22:23Z

I've been getting the choice every time a council mission is offered. I took it after my first Abductor with Berserkers which was about the fourth council mission.

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	{{tocright}}Available as of December 4th 2012, the '''Slingshot''' pack is the second [[DLC (EU2012)\|DLC pack]] released for [[Enemy_Unknown_(EU2012)\|XCOM: Enemy Unknown]]. It offers three new [[#Missions\|council missions]], a [[Shaojie_Zhang_(EU2012)\|unique soldier]], extra [[#Achievements\|achievements]], and additional [[#Unit Customisation\|soldier customisation]] options.		{{tocright}}Available as of December 4th 2012, the '''Slingshot''' pack is the second [[DLC (EU2012)\|DLC pack]] released for [[Enemy_Unknown_(EU2012)\|XCOM: Enemy Unknown]]. It offers three new [[#Missions\|council missions]], a [[Shaojie_Zhang_(EU2012)\|unique soldier]], extra [[#Achievements\|achievements]], and additional [[#Unit Customisation\|soldier customisation]] options.

	With Slingshot installed, when the first council mission of the game is triggered you'll be prompted whether you wish to use the Slingshot missions or the default random set. If you do not accept the use of the Slingshot missions at that point you'll be ~~unable to play them that campaign, full stop. The game automatically returns to randomised non-Slingshot missions once you've completed~~ the ~~pack~~.		With Slingshot installed, when the first council mission of the game is triggered you'll be prompted whether you wish to use the Slingshot missions or the default random set. If you do not accept the use of the Slingshot missions at that point, you'll continue to be prompted with the choice whenever a new council mission comes up.

	In Enemy Within, it is no longer the only council missions you retrieve – You can now get others in-between, or before due to Friends in Low Places being scripted into April rather than March		In Enemy Within, it is no longer the only council missions you retrieve – You can now get others in-between, or before due to Friends in Low Places being scripted into April rather than March
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	\|[[Shaojie_Zhang_(EU2012)\|Shaojie Zhang]], a Triad operative from China, has decided to defect to XCOM and is requesting pickup. He brings with him a mysterious briefcase containing alien technology.		\|[[Shaojie_Zhang_(EU2012)\|Shaojie Zhang]], a Triad operative from China, has decided to defect to XCOM and is requesting pickup. He brings with him a mysterious briefcase containing alien technology.

	Zhang must be [[Missions_(EU2012)#Escort\|escorted]] to the extraction zone through a graveyard. Completing this mission sees Zhang join [[XCOM_(EU2012)\|XCOM]] as a [[Heavy_(EU2012)\|Heavy]] [[Classes_(EU2012)\|Class]] Lieutenant. Opposition consists of [[Thin Man (EU2012)\|Thin Men]], [[Sectoid (EU2012)\|Sectoids]] and a [[Chryssalid_(EU2012)\|Chryssalid]] (a [[Muton (EU2012)\|Muton]] on Impossible difficulty and on Classic in EW).		Zhang must be [[Missions_(EU2012)#Escort\|escorted]] to the extraction zone through a graveyard. Completing this mission sees Zhang join [[XCOM_(EU2012)\|XCOM]] as a [[Heavy_(EU2012)\|Heavy]] [[Classes_(EU2012)\|Class]] Lieutenant. Opposition consists of [[Thin Man (EU2012)\|Thin Men]], [[Sectoid (EU2012)\|Sectoids]] and a [[Chryssalid_(EU2012)\|Chryssalid]] (a [[Muton (EU2012)\|Muton]] on Impossible difficulty on EU and on Classic and Impossible in EW).
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Ditto51: Muton, Classic, Friends in Low Places, EW

2013-11-28T23:22:45Z

Muton, Classic, Friends in Low Places, EW

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	\|[[Shaojie_Zhang_(EU2012)\|Shaojie Zhang]], a Triad operative from China, has decided to defect to XCOM and is requesting pickup. He brings with him a mysterious briefcase containing alien technology.		\|[[Shaojie_Zhang_(EU2012)\|Shaojie Zhang]], a Triad operative from China, has decided to defect to XCOM and is requesting pickup. He brings with him a mysterious briefcase containing alien technology.

	Zhang must be [[Missions_(EU2012)#Escort\|escorted]] to the extraction zone through a graveyard. Completing this mission sees Zhang join [[XCOM_(EU2012)\|XCOM]] as a [[Heavy_(EU2012)\|Heavy]] [[Classes_(EU2012)\|Class]] Lieutenant. Opposition consists of [[Thin Man (EU2012)\|Thin Men]], [[Sectoid (EU2012)\|Sectoids]] and a [[Chryssalid_(EU2012)\|Chryssalid]] (a [[Muton (EU2012)\|Muton]] on Impossible difficulty).		Zhang must be [[Missions_(EU2012)#Escort\|escorted]] to the extraction zone through a graveyard. Completing this mission sees Zhang join [[XCOM_(EU2012)\|XCOM]] as a [[Heavy_(EU2012)\|Heavy]] [[Classes_(EU2012)\|Class]] Lieutenant. Opposition consists of [[Thin Man (EU2012)\|Thin Men]], [[Sectoid (EU2012)\|Sectoids]] and a [[Chryssalid_(EU2012)\|Chryssalid]] (a [[Muton (EU2012)\|Muton]] on Impossible difficulty and on Classic in EW).
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	\|[[Shaojie_Zhang_(EU2012)\|Shaojie Zhang]], a Triad operative from China, has decided to defect to XCOM and is requesting pickup. He brings with him a mysterious briefcase containing alien technology.		\|[[Shaojie_Zhang_(EU2012)\|Shaojie Zhang]], a Triad operative from China, has decided to defect to XCOM and is requesting pickup. He brings with him a mysterious briefcase containing alien technology.

	Zhang must be [[Missions_(EU2012)#Escort\|escorted]] to the extraction zone through a graveyard. Completing this mission sees Zhang join [[XCOM_(EU2012)\|XCOM]] as a [[Heavy_(EU2012)\|Heavy]] [[Classes_(EU2012)\|Class]] Lieutenant. Opposition consists of [[Thin Man (EU2012)\|Thin Men]], [[Sectoid (EU2012)\|Sectoids]] and a [[Chryssalid_(EU2012)\|Chryssalid]] (a [[Muton (EU2012)\|Muton]] on Impossible ~~difficulty on~~ EU and on Classic and Impossible in EW).		Zhang must be [[Missions_(EU2012)#Escort\|escorted]] to the extraction zone through a graveyard. Completing this mission sees Zhang join [[XCOM_(EU2012)\|XCOM]] as a [[Heavy_(EU2012)\|Heavy]] [[Classes_(EU2012)\|Class]] Lieutenant. Opposition consists of [[Thin Man (EU2012)\|Thin Men]], [[Sectoid (EU2012)\|Sectoids]] and a [[Chryssalid_(EU2012)\|Chryssalid]].
			: '''Note''': The Chryssalid is replaced with a [[Muton (EU2012)\|Muton]] on Impossible for EU and Classic and Impossible for EW. It is also replaced if you undertake the mission later into the campaign no matter the difficulty.
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	This DLC can bring a number of changes to early-game progress & decision-making:		This DLC can bring a number of changes to early-game progress & decision-making:

	* If accepted, the 3 Slingshot missions replace all other Council Missions ~~untill~~ completion.		* If accepted, the 3 Slingshot missions replace all other Council Missions until completion.
	** None of them offer Panic Reduction as a reward, and the rewards themselves are fixed (not altered by the [[Second_Wave_(EU2012)\|Second Wave]] option, '''High Stakes'''). Keep that in mind when abductions occur, particularly in Asia.		** None of them offer Panic Reduction as a reward, and the rewards themselves are fixed (not altered by the [[Second_Wave_(EU2012)\|Second Wave]] option, '''High Stakes'''). Keep that in mind when abductions occur, particularly in Asia.
	* In Classic and Impossible, rescuing Zhang in the first month unlocks the ability to build the [[OTS_(EU2012)\|Officer Training School]], as he will probably be the first to have the required level.		* In Classic and Impossible (on vanilla EU, not the EW DLC), rescuing Zhang in the first month unlocks the ability to build the [[OTS_(EU2012)\|Officer Training School]], as he will probably be the first to have the required level.
	** ~~Thusly~~, with luck and some micromanaging, it's possible to unlock both Squad Size upgrades before the second mission, making it significantly easier.		** Thus, with luck and some micromanaging, it's possible to unlock both Squad Size upgrades before the second mission, making it significantly easier.
	* As the first Slingshot mission will be the third or fourth mission you receive overall, and Zhang himself is a reward as a stat-boosted Heavy: you may not want to get attached to any Rookie that gets promoted into a Heavy beforehand. In fact, if you don't mind save scumming at the end of the first mission, you may want to allow a weak-willed soldier become the first Heavy, so you can swap them out for a soldier you do want to raise, such as leveling a Sniper or two to get Squadsight (which would make the second Slingshot mission much easier).		* As the first Slingshot mission will be the third or fourth mission you receive overall (in vanilla EU), and Zhang himself is a reward as a stat-boosted Heavy: you may not want to get attached to any Rookie that gets promoted into a Heavy beforehand. In fact, if you don't mind save scumming at the end of the first mission, you may want to allow a weak-willed soldier become the first Heavy, so you can swap them out for a soldier you do want to raise, such as leveling a Sniper or two to get Squadsight (which would make the second Slingshot mission much easier).
	* Mutons equipped with Plasma Rifles appear in all three missions ([[Missions_(EU2012)#Progeny_vs._Slingshot\|difficulty-dependent in the first one]]): a capture/interrogation can give you an early lead on Plasma weaponry, months before Mutons normally appear (with ''Light'' Plasma Rifles)--- if you have Alien Containment and the Arc Thrower available first.		* Mutons equipped with Plasma Rifles appear in all three missions ([[Missions_(EU2012)#Progeny_vs._Slingshot\|difficulty-dependent in the first one]]): a capture/interrogation can give you an early lead on Plasma weaponry, months before Mutons normally appear (with ''Light'' Plasma Rifles)--- if you have Alien Containment and the Arc Thrower available first.
	** If playing with the '''Marathon''' option, this can lead to a ~~MASSIVE~~ head start, if Scientists and Laboratories are acquired early.		** If playing with the '''Marathon''' option, this can lead to a massive head start, if Scientists and Laboratories are acquired early.
	** If you cannot/are not interested in a capture, then the Muton corpses can go to the Ammo Conservation Foundry project. You'll need 7 corpses total: one for the Autopsy to unlock the project, and 6 more to complete it. Don't forget that you ''do'' get the corpse after an interrogation, so there's no reason not to go for at least 1 capture.		** If you cannot/are not interested in a capture, then the Muton corpses can go to the [[Foundry (EU2012)#Ammo Conservation\|Ammo Conservation]] Foundry project. You'll need 7 corpses total: one for the Autopsy to unlock the project, and 6 more to complete it. Don't forget that you ''do'' get the corpse after an interrogation, so there's no reason not to go for at least 1 capture.
	*** '''Friends in Low Places''': 1 appears in Impossible in EU, Classic or Impossible in EW.		*** '''Friends in Low Places''': 1 appears in Impossible in EU, Classic or Impossible in EW.
	*** '''Confounding Light''': up to 5 in Classic.		*** '''Confounding Light''': up to 5 in Classic and Impossible.
	*** '''Gangplank''': 1 on all difficulties.		*** '''Gangplank''': 1 on all difficulties.
	** If you wish to change the difficulty to alter the number of Mutons, you must do so ~~BEFORE~~ the mission appears on the Hologlobe (You can change it back once you arrive on-site).		** If you wish to change the difficulty to alter the number of Mutons, you must do so before the mission appears on the Hologlobe (You can change it back once you arrive on-site).
	* The first mission has a reward of §200, and selling some of the captured materials from the third can provide a significant credit resource early in the game.		* The first mission has a reward of §200, and selling some of the captured materials from the third can provide a significant credit resource early in the game.