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Magic9mushroom: /* Large units versus stun bombs */ grammar, and Experienced through Superhuman have the same armour in UFO

2025-01-04T14:38:33Z

Large units versus stun bombs: grammar, and Experienced through Superhuman have the same armour in UFO

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	X-Com controlled tanks never take on stun damage, and together with [[Zombie]]s are the only units in the game that are immune to them.		X-Com controlled tanks never take on stun damage, and together with [[Zombie]]s are the only units in the game that are immune to them.

	[[Sectopod]]s, [[Cyberdisc]]s and [[Reaper]]s on the other hand are vulnerable to stun bomb explosions, particularly on ~~easier levels~~ where their lower armour increases the potency of the stun bombs, allowing them to be knocked out by simply standing near the fringe of the explosion. On ~~easier levels~~, the stun bomb can be treated as a large terror unit buster that also leaves buildings standing afterwards.		[[Sectopod]]s, [[Cyberdisc]]s and [[Reaper]]s on the other hand are vulnerable to stun bomb explosions, particularly on Beginner difficulty where their lower armour increases the potency of the stun bombs, allowing them to be knocked out by simply standing near the fringe of the explosion. On Beginner, the stun bomb can be treated as a large terror unit buster that also leaves buildings standing afterwards.

	On ~~the hardest difficulty level, [[Superhuman]]~~, sectopods require direct hits and have a fair chance of completely shrugging off the damage. This means that you no longer have the ability to wipe out multiple ~~sectopods~~ with a single stun bomb. Cyberdiscs and Reapers can still be ~~dealt~~ with stun bombs.		On difficulties above Beginner, sectopods require direct hits and have a fair chance of completely shrugging off the damage. This means that you no longer have the ability to wipe out multiple Sectopods with a single stun bomb. Cyberdiscs and Reapers can still be easily taken down with stun bombs.

	In short, the ease of knocking out a large unit completely varies depending on your difficulty level.		In short, the ease of knocking out a large unit completely varies depending on your difficulty level.

Magic9mushroom: Nobody objected...

2015-11-09T21:59:52Z

Nobody objected...

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	* Aimed: 1 Shot, 25% Remaining TUs		* Aimed: 1 Shot, 25% Remaining TUs
	* Snap: 1 Shot, 60% Remaining TUs (~~A soldier~~ with ~~80 TUs will be able to~~ reload and ~~refire the weapon in the same turn~~, ~~provided he does '''~~nothing else~~'''!~~)		* Snap: 1 Shot, 60% Remaining TUs (Soldiers with 67, 69 or 71+ TU can reload and fire a second shot, if they do nothing else.)
	* Auto: Not Available		* Auto: Not Available

EditorRUS: "Than" instead "then"

2013-08-09T07:21:51Z

"Than" instead "then"

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	Aliens will not fire on unconscious soldiers. However, any unconscious soldiers caught in a subsequent explosion are always killed, if the blast strength was sufficient to cause ground items to disappear.		Aliens will not fire on unconscious soldiers. However, any unconscious soldiers caught in a subsequent explosion are always killed, if the blast strength was sufficient to cause ground items to disappear.

	While the stun bomb is a significantly safer method of capturing aliens ~~then~~ the [[Stun Rod]], it can only fire one shot between reloads, reducing its effectiveness over other weapons.		While the stun bomb is a significantly safer method of capturing aliens than the [[Stun Rod]], it can only fire one shot between reloads, reducing its effectiveness over other weapons.

	This weapon appears in ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]''. For the ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Thermal Shok Launcher]].		This weapon appears in ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]''. For the ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Thermal Shok Launcher]].

Hobbes: categorizing

2013-07-23T03:47:11Z

categorizing

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	[[Category:Research (EU)]]		[[Category:Research (EU)]]
			[[Category:Enemy Unknown/UFO Defense]]

NKF: Sound too, and removed a red-link

2012-05-19T10:01:56Z

Sound too, and removed a red-link

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	A large improvement over the [[Stun Rod]], the Small Launcher and its Stun Bomb are unique in the XCOM arsenal. It is a fired weapon which can knock units unconscious if they are caught in its blast. For more on reviving units, see [[Unconscious]] and [[Medi-Kit]].		A large improvement over the [[Stun Rod]], the Small Launcher and its Stun Bomb are unique in the XCOM arsenal. It is a fired weapon which can knock units unconscious if they are caught in its blast. For more on reviving units, see [[Unconscious]] and [[Medi-Kit]].

	The Stun Bomb uses the same projectile ~~and~~ explosion graphics as the [[Blaster Bomb]], which gives every commander a moment of sheer terror - then delight, to find it was "only" a stun bomb. Stun bombs do not use waypoints, and leave no explosion damage. Thus, it is easy to distinguish between the two.		The Stun Bomb uses the same projectile, explosion graphics and firing sound as the [[Blaster Bomb]], which gives every commander a moment of sheer terror - then delight, to find it was "only" a stun bomb. Stun bombs do not use waypoints, and leave no explosion damage. Thus, it is easy to distinguish between the two.

	Stun Bombs never cause [[~~fatal wounds~~]]. One less thing to worry about. However, if a soldier already had a fatal wound, they will continue to lose health while unconscious, and can even die. So if there is any question in your mind, check unconscious soldiers ASAP!		Stun Bombs never cause [[Fatal Wounds]]. One less thing to worry about. However, if a soldier already had a fatal wound, they will continue to lose health while unconscious, and can even die. So if there is any question in your mind, check unconscious soldiers ASAP!

	Aliens will not fire on unconscious soldiers. However, any unconscious soldiers caught in a subsequent explosion are always killed, if the blast strength was sufficient to cause ground items to disappear.		Aliens will not fire on unconscious soldiers. However, any unconscious soldiers caught in a subsequent explosion are always killed, if the blast strength was sufficient to cause ground items to disappear.

Invitro: /* Stun bombs versus terrain and objects: link to Alien Engineers */

2012-05-18T18:38:41Z

Stun bombs versus terrain and objects: link to Alien Engineers

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	===Stun bombs versus terrain and objects===		===Stun bombs versus terrain and objects===
	Stun Bombs do not damage the terrain at hand or destroy objects on the ground. As such, they are safe to use near [[UFO Power Source]]s, as there is no risk of damaging the precious [[Elerium-115\|Elerium]] (probably that's why alien Engineers use these).		Stun Bombs do not damage the terrain at hand or destroy objects on the ground. As such, they are safe to use near [[UFO Power Source]]s, as there is no risk of damaging the precious [[Elerium-115\|Elerium]] (probably that's why [[Engineer (Alien Rank)\|alien Engineers]] use these).

	===Stun bomb explosions===		===Stun bomb explosions===

Cesium at 18:33, 15 January 2010

2010-01-15T18:33:39Z

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Bomb Bloke at 05:45, 18 December 2009

2009-12-18T05:45:30Z

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	While the stun bomb is a significantly safer method of capturing aliens then the [[Stun Rod]], it can only fire one shot between reloads, reducing its effectiveness over other weapons.		While the stun bomb is a significantly safer method of capturing aliens then the [[Stun Rod]], it can only fire one shot between reloads, reducing its effectiveness over other weapons.

			This weapon appears in ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]''. For the ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Thermal Shok Launcher]].

	== Stats ==		== Stats ==
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	[[Category:Equipment]]		[[Category:Equipment (EU)]]
	[[Category:Research]]		[[Category:Research]]

Hajo: /* Large units versus stun bombs */

2009-07-24T18:45:40Z

Large units versus stun bombs

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	Large units, when stunned, stay down for good and are considered dead for the purposes of the battle. There are a few rare exceptions where a portion of the large unit stays awake, but this is not a normal occurance or may only occur on certain ports of the game, such as the Amiga port of UFO.		Large units, when stunned, stay down for good and are considered dead for the purposes of the battle. There are a few rare exceptions where a portion of the large unit stays awake, but this is not a normal occurance or may only occur on certain ports of the game, such as the Amiga port of UFO.

	X-Com controlled tanks never take on stun damage , and together with [[Zombie]]s ~~arethe~~ only units in the game that are ~~to be~~ immune to them.		X-Com controlled tanks never take on stun damage, and together with [[Zombie]]s are the only units in the game that are immune to them.

	[[Sectopod]]s, [[Cyberdisc]]s and [[Reaper]]s on the other hand are vulnerable to stun bomb explosions, particularly on easier levels where their lower armour increases the potency of the stun bombs allowing them to be knocked out by simply standing near the fringe of the explosion. On easier levels, the stun bomb can be treated as a large terror unit buster that also leaves buildings standing afterwards.		[[Sectopod]]s, [[Cyberdisc]]s and [[Reaper]]s on the other hand are vulnerable to stun bomb explosions, particularly on easier levels where their lower armour increases the potency of the stun bombs, allowing them to be knocked out by simply standing near the fringe of the explosion. On easier levels, the stun bomb can be treated as a large terror unit buster that also leaves buildings standing afterwards.

	On the hardest difficulty level, [[Superhuman]], sectopods require direct hits and have a fair chance of completely shrugging off the damage. This means that you no longer have the ability to wipe out multiple sectopods with a single stun bomb. Cyberdiscs and Reapers can still be dealt with stun bombs.		On the hardest difficulty level, [[Superhuman]], sectopods require direct hits and have a fair chance of completely shrugging off the damage. This means that you no longer have the ability to wipe out multiple sectopods with a single stun bomb. Cyberdiscs and Reapers can still be dealt with stun bombs.

FullAuto at 21:06, 17 July 2009

2009-07-17T21:06:49Z

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	A large improvement over the [[Stun Rod]], the Small Launcher and its Stun Bomb are unique in the XCOM arsenal. It is a fired weapon which can knock units unconscious if they are caught in its blast. For more on reviving units, see [[Unconscious]] and [[Medi-Kit]].		A large improvement over the [[Stun Rod]], the Small Launcher and its Stun Bomb are unique in the XCOM arsenal. It is a fired weapon which can knock units unconscious if they are caught in its blast. For more on reviving units, see [[Unconscious]] and [[Medi-Kit]].

	The Stun Bomb uses the same projectile and explosion graphics as the [[Blaster Bomb]], which gives every commander a moment of sheer terror - ~~Then~~ delight, to find it was "only" a stun bomb. Stun bombs do not use waypoints, and leave no explosion damage. Thus, it is easy to distinguish between the two.		The Stun Bomb uses the same projectile and explosion graphics as the [[Blaster Bomb]], which gives every commander a moment of sheer terror - then delight, to find it was "only" a stun bomb. Stun bombs do not use waypoints, and leave no explosion damage. Thus, it is easy to distinguish between the two.

	Stun Bombs never cause [[~~Fatal Wounds~~]]. One less thing to worry about. However, if a ~~Soldier~~ already had a ~~Fatal Wound~~, they will continue to lose health while unconscious, and can even ~~DIE~~. So if there is any question in your mind, check unconscious soldiers ~~a.s.a.p.~~!		Stun Bombs never cause [[fatal wounds]]. One less thing to worry about. However, if a soldier already had a fatal wound, they will continue to lose health while unconscious, and can even die. So if there is any question in your mind, check unconscious soldiers ASAP!

	Aliens will not fire on unconscious soldiers. However, any unconscious soldiers caught in a subsequent explosion are always killed, if the blast strength was sufficient to cause ground items to disappear.		Aliens will not fire on unconscious soldiers. However, any unconscious soldiers caught in a subsequent explosion are always killed, if the blast strength was sufficient to cause ground items to disappear.
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	The stun bomb detonates with a radius of 5 tiles, or a diameter of 11 tiles (see graphic).		The stun bomb detonates with a radius of 5 tiles, or a diameter of 11 tiles (see graphic).

	== Likelihood ~~Of Being Stunned~~ ==		== Likelihood of being stunned ==
	X-COM soldiers in Power Suits ('''PSs''') or Flying Suits ('''FSs''') are unlikely to be knocked unconscious because their armor blocks most of the stun [[Damage]]:		X-COM soldiers in Power Suits ('''PSs''') or Flying Suits ('''FSs''') are unlikely to be knocked unconscious because their armor blocks most of the stun [[Damage]]:
	180 stun double damage maximum 80% PS/FS stun resistance = 144 max stun damage after resistance,		180 stun double damage maximum 80% PS/FS stun resistance = 144 max stun damage after resistance,
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	* <u>Flying Suit (Under Armor 70), 80% stun resist, 144 max stun damage:</u> Max stun 74, average stun 2. '''34%''' of the time, soldier with lowest Health (25) will be stunned (1-((25+70)/144)). Up to 49 excess stun points possible (74-25), requiring up to 13 stimulants.		* <u>Flying Suit (Under Armor 70), 80% stun resist, 144 max stun damage:</u> Max stun 74, average stun 2. '''34%''' of the time, soldier with lowest Health (25) will be stunned (1-((25+70)/144)). Up to 49 excess stun points possible (74-25), requiring up to 13 stimulants.

	== Usage ~~Notes~~ ==		== Usage notes ==
	===Continuous ~~Firing~~===		===Continuous firing===
	The following lists how many times a soldier can fire the gun by shot type continuously in any given round and the remaining percentage of any left over TUs that cannot be spent as a shot.		The following lists how many times a soldier can fire the gun by shot type continuously in any given round and the remaining percentage of any left over TUs that cannot be spent as a shot.

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	The Small Launcher can also provide points to [[Reactions]] skill point increase, if fired as an opportunity shot. However, you only get one experience point per shot, even if multiple aliens are caught in the blast. (Technically, you were only reacting to one particular alien.)		The Small Launcher can also provide points to [[Reactions]] skill point increase, if fired as an opportunity shot. However, you only get one experience point per shot, even if multiple aliens are caught in the blast. (Technically, you were only reacting to one particular alien.)

	===Large ~~Units vs. Stun Bombs~~===		===Large units versus stun bombs===
	Large units, when stunned, stay down for good and are considered dead for the purposes of the battle. There are a few rare exceptions where a portion of the large unit stays awake, but this is not a normal occurance or may only occur on certain ports of the game, such as the Amiga port of UFO.		Large units, when stunned, stay down for good and are considered dead for the purposes of the battle. There are a few rare exceptions where a portion of the large unit stays awake, but this is not a normal occurance or may only occur on certain ports of the game, such as the Amiga port of UFO.

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	Note: Cyberdiscs knocked out with a stun bomb do not always cause an explosion, but it's best to be beyond their blast radius as a precaution.		Note: Cyberdiscs knocked out with a stun bomb do not always cause an explosion, but it's best to be beyond their blast radius as a precaution.

	===Stun ~~Bombs Vs. Terrain~~ and ~~Objects~~===		===Stun bombs versus terrain and objects===

	Stun Bombs do not damage the terrain at hand or destroy objects on the ground. As such, they are safe to use near [[UFO Power Source]]s, as there is no risk of damaging the precious [[Elerium-115\|Elerium]] (probably that's why alien Engineers use these).		Stun Bombs do not damage the terrain at hand or destroy objects on the ground. As such, they are safe to use near [[UFO Power Source]]s, as there is no risk of damaging the precious [[Elerium-115\|Elerium]] (probably that's why alien Engineers use these).

	===Stun ~~Bomb Explosions~~===		===Stun bomb explosions===

	Stun bomb explosions have the radius seen in the picture above, and follow [[Explosions\|explosion]] rules such as that they are 90 average stun at center, which drops off by 10 damage per tile away from ground zero. Ok. But unlike most explosives, their [[damage]] to units is 0-200% of the rated stun damage at any given point. (Explosives usually inflict 50-150% of damage to units, at any given point.) Thus they are unique in the game in that they spread like explosives, but damage like shot weapons. For more details, see [[Explosions#Stun_Bombs]].		Stun bomb explosions have the radius seen in the picture above, and follow [[Explosions\|explosion]] rules such as that they are 90 average stun at center, which drops off by 10 damage per tile away from ground zero. Ok. But unlike most explosives, their [[damage]] to units is 0-200% of the rated stun damage at any given point. (Explosives usually inflict 50-150% of damage to units, at any given point.) Thus they are unique in the game in that they spread like explosives, but damage like shot weapons. For more details, see [[Explosions#Stun_Bombs]].

	== See ~~Also~~ ==		== See also ==
	*[[Stun Bomb]]		*[[Stun Bomb]]
	*[[Alien Artefacts]]		*[[Alien Artefacts]]
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	*[[Soldiers]]		*[[Soldiers]]
	*[[Experience]]		*[[Experience]]


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