Squad Composition and Tactics - Revision history

Hobbes: categorizing

2013-07-23T02:39:07Z

categorizing

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:39, 23 July 2013
Line 177:		Line 177:
	[[Category: Soldiers]]		[[Category: Soldiers]]
	[[Category: Tactics]]		[[Category: Tactics]]
			[[Category:Enemy Unknown/UFO Defense]]

Necuno: /* Soldier Naming Strategies */

2010-03-30T00:07:36Z

Soldier Naming Strategies

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:07, 30 March 2010
Line 173:		Line 173:
	Another naming strategy is to add stats to their names. [[Time Units]], [[Reactions]], [[Firing Accuracy]], [[Strength]], and [[Psionic Strength]] are the most useful stats to display in this fashion. Keep in mind that soldiers' names will have to be updated when they gain stats from [[experience]]. A less editing intensive method would be to just assign a general role for the unit and stick to it when arming.		Another naming strategy is to add stats to their names. [[Time Units]], [[Reactions]], [[Firing Accuracy]], [[Strength]], and [[Psionic Strength]] are the most useful stats to display in this fashion. Keep in mind that soldiers' names will have to be updated when they gain stats from [[experience]]. A less editing intensive method would be to just assign a general role for the unit and stick to it when arming.

	Alternatively the mod [[User:Necuno\|UFO Classes]] renames soldiers for you and thus lets you manage the selection, deployment and training of soldiers via a concept of ''classes'' and ''levels'', rather than having to micromanage soldiers based on all their specific stats.		Alternatively the mod [[User:Necuno\|UFO Classes]] renames soldiers for you automatically and thus lets you manage the selection, deployment and training of soldiers via a concept of ''classes'' and ''levels'', rather than having to micromanage soldiers based on all their specific stats.

	[[Category: Soldiers]]		[[Category: Soldiers]]
	[[Category: Tactics]]		[[Category: Tactics]]

Necuno: /* Soldier Naming Strategies */

2010-03-30T00:06:24Z

Soldier Naming Strategies

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:06, 30 March 2010
Line 173:		Line 173:
	Another naming strategy is to add stats to their names. [[Time Units]], [[Reactions]], [[Firing Accuracy]], [[Strength]], and [[Psionic Strength]] are the most useful stats to display in this fashion. Keep in mind that soldiers' names will have to be updated when they gain stats from [[experience]]. A less editing intensive method would be to just assign a general role for the unit and stick to it when arming.		Another naming strategy is to add stats to their names. [[Time Units]], [[Reactions]], [[Firing Accuracy]], [[Strength]], and [[Psionic Strength]] are the most useful stats to display in this fashion. Keep in mind that soldiers' names will have to be updated when they gain stats from [[experience]]. A less editing intensive method would be to just assign a general role for the unit and stick to it when arming.

	Alternatively [[User:Necuno\|UFO Classes]] lets you manage the selection, deployment and training of soldiers via a concept of ''classes'' and ''levels'', rather than having to micromanage soldiers based on all their specific stats.		Alternatively the mod [[User:Necuno\|UFO Classes]] renames soldiers for you and thus lets you manage the selection, deployment and training of soldiers via a concept of ''classes'' and ''levels'', rather than having to micromanage soldiers based on all their specific stats.

	[[Category: Soldiers]]		[[Category: Soldiers]]
	[[Category: Tactics]]		[[Category: Tactics]]

Necuno: /* Soldier Naming Strategies */

2010-03-29T01:21:02Z

Soldier Naming Strategies

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:21, 29 March 2010
Line 173:		Line 173:
	Another naming strategy is to add stats to their names. [[Time Units]], [[Reactions]], [[Firing Accuracy]], [[Strength]], and [[Psionic Strength]] are the most useful stats to display in this fashion. Keep in mind that soldiers' names will have to be updated when they gain stats from [[experience]]. A less editing intensive method would be to just assign a general role for the unit and stick to it when arming.		Another naming strategy is to add stats to their names. [[Time Units]], [[Reactions]], [[Firing Accuracy]], [[Strength]], and [[Psionic Strength]] are the most useful stats to display in this fashion. Keep in mind that soldiers' names will have to be updated when they gain stats from [[experience]]. A less editing intensive method would be to just assign a general role for the unit and stick to it when arming.

	Alternatively ~~this mod:~~ [[User:Necuno\|UFO Classes]] ~~Lets~~ you manage the selection, deployment and training of soldiers via a concept of classes and levels, rather than having to micromanage soldiers based on all their specific stats.		Alternatively [[User:Necuno\|UFO Classes]] lets you manage the selection, deployment and training of soldiers via a concept of ''classes'' and ''levels'', rather than having to micromanage soldiers based on all their specific stats.

	[[Category: Soldiers]]		[[Category: Soldiers]]
	[[Category: Tactics]]		[[Category: Tactics]]

Necuno: /* Soldier Naming Strategies */

2010-03-29T01:17:34Z

Soldier Naming Strategies

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:17, 29 March 2010
Line 173:		Line 173:
	Another naming strategy is to add stats to their names. [[Time Units]], [[Reactions]], [[Firing Accuracy]], [[Strength]], and [[Psionic Strength]] are the most useful stats to display in this fashion. Keep in mind that soldiers' names will have to be updated when they gain stats from [[experience]]. A less editing intensive method would be to just assign a general role for the unit and stick to it when arming.		Another naming strategy is to add stats to their names. [[Time Units]], [[Reactions]], [[Firing Accuracy]], [[Strength]], and [[Psionic Strength]] are the most useful stats to display in this fashion. Keep in mind that soldiers' names will have to be updated when they gain stats from [[experience]]. A less editing intensive method would be to just assign a general role for the unit and stick to it when arming.

	Alternatively this mod: [[User:Necuno\|UFO Classes]] ~~employs an advanced class/level-system~~, ~~which semi automatically assigns~~ and ~~keeps track~~ of ~~soldier~~ classes and levels.		Alternatively this mod: [[User:Necuno\|UFO Classes]] Lets you manage the selection, deployment and training of soldiers via a concept of classes and levels, rather than having to micromanage soldiers based on all their specific stats.

	[[Category: Soldiers]]		[[Category: Soldiers]]
	[[Category: Tactics]]		[[Category: Tactics]]

Necuno: /* Soldier Naming Strategies */

2009-12-11T20:24:43Z

Soldier Naming Strategies

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:24, 11 December 2009
Line 172:		Line 172:

	Another naming strategy is to add stats to their names. [[Time Units]], [[Reactions]], [[Firing Accuracy]], [[Strength]], and [[Psionic Strength]] are the most useful stats to display in this fashion. Keep in mind that soldiers' names will have to be updated when they gain stats from [[experience]]. A less editing intensive method would be to just assign a general role for the unit and stick to it when arming.		Another naming strategy is to add stats to their names. [[Time Units]], [[Reactions]], [[Firing Accuracy]], [[Strength]], and [[Psionic Strength]] are the most useful stats to display in this fashion. Keep in mind that soldiers' names will have to be updated when they gain stats from [[experience]]. A less editing intensive method would be to just assign a general role for the unit and stick to it when arming.

			Alternatively this mod: [[User:Necuno\|UFO Classes]] employs an advanced class/level-system, which semi automatically assigns and keeps track of soldier classes and levels.

	[[Category: Soldiers]]		[[Category: Soldiers]]
	[[Category: Tactics]]		[[Category: Tactics]]

Howlblade: /* Medic */

2009-10-14T17:34:00Z

Medic

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:34, 14 October 2009
Line 78:		Line 78:
	A medic is generally an additional role than a role of its own. Any soldier that just so happens to be carrying a [[Medi-Kit]] is a field medic, as soldiers cannot use the kit on themselves.		A medic is generally an additional role than a role of its own. Any soldier that just so happens to be carrying a [[Medi-Kit]] is a field medic, as soldiers cannot use the kit on themselves.

	If a soldier is in a critically wounded state and has fallen unconscious, a medic needs to tend to the soldier immediately. If the medic is too far away, and time is not on your side, the medic can employ a variant of the [[Grenade Relay]] to get the kit into the hands of a soldier that is closer to the patient.		If a soldier is in a critically wounded state and has fallen unconscious, a medic needs to tend to the soldier immediately. If the medic is too far away, and time is not on your side, the medic can employ a variant of the [[Grenade Relay]] to get the kit into the hands of a soldier that is closer to the patient.

			Guard these well it could mean the difference between Success and defeat.

	=== Anti-Psionic Soldiers ===		=== Anti-Psionic Soldiers ===

Howlblade: /* Fireteams */

2009-10-14T17:27:09Z

Fireteams

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:27, 14 October 2009
Line 142:		Line 142:
	1 rifleman/medic with medi-kit in addition to standard rifleman gear		1 rifleman/medic with medi-kit in addition to standard rifleman gear

	1 rocket/blaster troop with 3 loads and 1 sidearm without ammunition		1 rocket/blaster troop with 3 loads and 1 sidearm without ammunition, note a Laser pistol does not need clips, and a plasma pistol, reloads maybe procured from the Aliens. Though at later stages this gets phased out for Heavy Plasma by the Aliens, depending on Rank and Game Difficulty.

	The 2 additional soldiers outside of the 4-man teams can be used for nearly any purpose, with 8 items to spare between them.		The 2 additional soldiers outside of the 4-man teams can be used for nearly any purpose, with 8 items to spare between them.

Warface: /* Fireteams */

2009-09-30T16:50:37Z

Fireteams

@@ Line 118: / Line 118: @@
 == Fireteams ==
 There is safety in numbers: soldiers should generally be moved in groups of 2-4.  If one soldier spots an alien, the others can act as snipers.  Spotting an alien is useless if it kills your scout and you have no troops available to return fire upon the alien.
 == Tanks ==

Warface at 01:04, 7 September 2009

2009-09-07T01:04:51Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:04, 7 September 2009
Line 84:		Line 84:
	Also commonly known as Psi-Sponges or decoys.		Also commonly known as Psi-Sponges or decoys.

	Before soldiers can be screened scientifically, they can still be equipped to combat ~~psionics~~. This applies to soldiers who have not been tested in psionic scenarios or have been shown to be weak against psionic attack. These troops can still be valuable. Anti-psionic soldiers absorb psionic attacks that would otherwise assail stronger minds and eventually ~~panic~~ them, and can even kill the psionic alien themselves if for some reason it loses control over them. This also works best if armor is available for all troops.		Before soldiers can be screened scientifically, they can still be equipped to combat [[Psionics]]. This applies to soldiers who have not been tested in psionic scenarios or have been shown to be weak against psionic attack. These troops can still be valuable. Anti-psionic soldiers absorb psionic attacks that would otherwise assail stronger minds and eventually [[Panic]] them, and can even kill the psionic alien themselves if for some reason it loses control over them. This also works best if armor is available for all troops.

	If there are '''unarmored soldiers''', only give psi-weak soldiers ~~stun rods~~ and ~~smoke grenades~~. Alternatively, one or more of these soldiers can operate as a heavy weapons crew, as long as the psi-weak trooper is not holding a weapon with ammo at the end of a turn. Other weapons can be handled in this way, but it reduces squad mobility unless two or more can work together, tossing equipment around to each other.		If there are '''unarmored soldiers''' i.e. wearing [[Coveralls]], only give psi-weak soldiers [[Stun Rod]]s and [[Smoke Grenade]]s. Alternatively, one or more of these soldiers can operate as a heavy weapons crew, as long as the psi-weak trooper is not holding a weapon with ammo at the end of a turn. Other weapons can be handled in this way, but it reduces squad mobility unless two or more can work together, tossing equipment around to each other.

	If everyone has ''at least'' ~~'''personal armor'''~~, ~~only give~~ psi-weak soldiers standard ~~pistols~~ or incendiary ammunition. These weapons are effective against Sectoids~~. Alternatively~~, ~~heavier weapons can passed around~~ and ~~dropped at the end of each turn~~.		If everyone has ''at least'' [[Personal Armour]], psi-weak soldiers can also equip standard [[Pistol]]s and/or incendiary ammunition. These weapons are effective against Sectoids, while personal armor negates fire damage and allows an agent to withstand several shots from a pistol.

	If all your soldiers have at least ~~'''power suits'''~~, the psi-weak soldiers can use standard ~~rifles~~, ~~auto~~-~~cannons~~ with HE ammo, and standard ~~grenades~~ with minimal or no risk to other agents. These weapons are highly effective against Sectoids, allowing you to screen a squad against psionics on Medium UFO and Supply Ship raids without taking friendly casualties.		If all your soldiers have at least [[Power Suit]]s, the psi-weak soldiers can use standard [[Rifle]]s, [[Auto-Cannon]]s with AC-HE ammo, and standard [[grenade]]s with minimal or no risk to other agents. These weapons are highly effective against Sectoids, allowing you to screen a squad against psionics on Medium UFO and Supply Ship raids without taking friendly casualties.

	'''~~Flying suits~~''' ~~reduce~~ the ~~lethality~~ of ~~laser pistols~~ and rocket ~~launchers with small rockets~~. ~~Point blank bursts to the rear or undersides of a flying suit can still be lethal, but these weapons provide more firepower for clearing Sectoid bases~~ and ~~battleships~~. ~~Careful deployment~~ of ~~troops with these weapons can allow them~~ to ~~be used with minimal risk~~.		Grunts in [[Flying Suit]]s can bombard each other with AC-HE and rifle fire throughout the entire mission without a scratch. Flying suits also hold up well against [[Laser Pistol]]s and '''Small Rockets''' from a [[Rocket Launcher]], but use caution with these, as the laser pistol's lethal rate of fire can whittle down even the most heavily armored soldier from the side or rear... and then a small rocket could possibly finish him off, etc. Standard rifles and AC-HE seem ideal since they cause no injury. Standard grenades are much safer, having only a tiny risk of damage to the underside at ground zero.

	When raiding sites with Cyberdiscs, it is necessary to use ~~HWPs~~ or some heavier troops known to be psi-resistant. These troops can be "discovered" in Sectoid Medium UFO raids using the equipment configurations above. Those UFOs have less firepower than bases and Battleships, and only one or two psionic officers (who can be captured with stun rods).		When raiding sites with Cyberdiscs, it is necessary to use [[HWP]]s or some heavier troops known to be psi-resistant. These troops can be "discovered" in Sectoid Medium UFO raids using the equipment configurations above. Those UFOs have less firepower than bases and Battleships, and only one or two psionic officers (who can be captured with stun rods).

	Ethereal sites should only be assaulted by known psi-resistant troops and heavily armored HWPs. A small element of unarmed psi-weaklings could be taken on smaller raids to train their mental resistances, but only as a peripheral exercise, along with a much more resistant element to ensure mission success.		[[Ethereal]] sites should only be assaulted by known psi-resistant troops and heavily armored HWPs. A small element of unarmed psi-weaklings could be taken on smaller raids to train their mental resistances, but only as a peripheral exercise, along with a much more resistant element to ensure mission success.

	=== Psi soldiers ===		=== Psi soldiers ===