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EsTeR: blurb about commands

2023-10-08T19:18:59Z

blurb about commands

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	'''To start a ground (battlescape) mission, an X-Com agent(s) must be at a building or be able to travel to a crashed UFO.'''		'''To start a ground (battlescape) mission, an X-Com agent(s) must be at a building or be able to travel to a crashed UFO.'''

			==Commands==
			Know [[Input_Device_Reference_(Apocalypse)\|how to do it]] and not just what to do.

	==Preparation==		==Preparation==
	Equip a squad (usually six to twelve troopers in total, or single agent if you prefer) with armor, weapons and grenades at minimum. Other devices to use would be suited to the task you want to perform:<br>		Equip a squad (usually six to twelve troopers in total, or single agent if you prefer) with armor, weapons and grenades at minimum. Other devices to use would be suited to the task you want to perform:<br>

EsTeR: ffs

2022-10-18T05:49:41Z

ffs

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	Alien craft which have been shot down can only be reached with air vehicles and only when they have impacted the ground ("UFO crash lands" message and the UFO is smoking). When your transport craft "Attack Hosilte Unit" targets the crash site and 'lands on the UFO's roof', the UFO crash recovery mission will immediately commence.		Alien craft which have been shot down can only be reached with air vehicles and only when they have impacted the ground ("UFO crash lands" message and the UFO is smoking). When your transport craft "Attack Hosilte Unit" targets the crash site and 'lands on the UFO's roof', the UFO crash recovery mission will immediately commence.

	[[Suggestions_for_Equipping_Troops_(Apocalypse)\|Next: Equipment Suggestions]]
			[[Suggestions_for_Equipping_Troops_(Apocalypse)\|Next: Equipment Suggestions]]<br>
	[[Tactics_(Apocalypse)\|Return to Start]]		[[Tactics_(Apocalypse)\|Return to Start]]


	[[Category: Apocalypse]]		[[Category: Apocalypse]]

EsTeR: menu

2022-10-18T05:49:03Z

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	Alien craft which have been shot down can only be reached with air vehicles and only when they have impacted the ground ("UFO crash lands" message and the UFO is smoking). When your transport craft "Attack Hosilte Unit" targets the crash site and 'lands on the UFO's roof', the UFO crash recovery mission will immediately commence.		Alien craft which have been shot down can only be reached with air vehicles and only when they have impacted the ground ("UFO crash lands" message and the UFO is smoking). When your transport craft "Attack Hosilte Unit" targets the crash site and 'lands on the UFO's roof', the UFO crash recovery mission will immediately commence.

			[[Suggestions_for_Equipping_Troops_(Apocalypse)\|Next: Equipment Suggestions]]
	[[Tactics_(Apocalypse)\|Return to Start]]		[[Tactics_(Apocalypse)\|Return to Start]]

	[[Category: Apocalypse]]		[[Category: Apocalypse]]

EsTeR: clari

2022-04-19T03:45:22Z

clari

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	If an "Alien Detected" alert has appeared, selecting a vehicle with agents on-board and then clicking the Alien icon will send off immediately to that location.		If an "Alien Detected" alert has appeared, selecting a vehicle with agents on-board and then clicking the Alien icon will send off immediately to that location.
	==Starting==		==Starting==
	When you have your troops at a building (irrelevant whichever transport method was chosen), click LMB on the building to display the squad present, select the agents for the mission, then choose one of the two mission buttons:[[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Searching_your_own_buildings\|Search]] or [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Raid\|Raid]].		When you have your troops at a building (irrelevant whichever transport method was chosen), click LMB on the building to display the squad present, select the agents for the mission, then choose one of the two mission buttons: [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Searching_your_own_buildings\|Search]] or [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Raid\|Raid]].
	Alien craft which have been shot down can only be reached with air vehicles and only when they have impacted the ground ("UFO crash lands" message and the UFO is smoking). When your transport craft targets the crash site and 'lands on the UFO's roof', the UFO crash recovery mission will immediately commence.		Alien craft which have been shot down can only be reached with air vehicles and only when they have impacted the ground ("UFO crash lands" message and the UFO is smoking). When your transport craft "Attack Hosilte Unit" targets the crash site and 'lands on the UFO's roof', the UFO crash recovery mission will immediately commence.

	[[Tactics_(Apocalypse)\|Return to Start]]		[[Tactics_(Apocalypse)\|Return to Start]]

	[[Category: Apocalypse]]		[[Category: Apocalypse]]

EsTeR: oops

2022-04-16T22:53:07Z

oops

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	''To start a ground (battlescape) mission, an X-Com agent(s) must be at a building or be able to travel to a crashed UFO.'''		'''To start a ground (battlescape) mission, an X-Com agent(s) must be at a building or be able to travel to a crashed UFO.'''
	==Preparation==		==Preparation==
	Equip a squad (usually six to twelve troopers in total, or single agent if you prefer) with armor, weapons and grenades at minimum. Other devices to use would be suited to the task you want to perform:<br>		Equip a squad (usually six to twelve troopers in total, or single agent if you prefer) with armor, weapons and grenades at minimum. Other devices to use would be suited to the task you want to perform:<br>

EsTeR: the intro line is redundant

2022-04-16T22:52:42Z

the intro line is redundant

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	''~~'General suggestions and hints''' on how to start a mission.~~		''To start a ground (battlescape) mission, an X-Com agent(s) must be at a building or be able to travel to a crashed UFO.'''

	To start a ground (battlescape) mission, an X-Com agent(s) must be at a building or be able to travel to a crashed UFO.

	==Preparation==		==Preparation==
	Equip a squad (usually six to twelve troopers in total, or single agent if you prefer) with armor, weapons and grenades at minimum. Other devices to use would be suited to the task you want to perform:<br>		Equip a squad (usually six to twelve troopers in total, or single agent if you prefer) with armor, weapons and grenades at minimum. Other devices to use would be suited to the task you want to perform:<br>
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	Agents moved to a building via the tube network, or by road, go to the [[Buildings_(Apocalypse)\|home cell]].		Agents moved to a building via the tube network, or by road, go to the [[Buildings_(Apocalypse)\|home cell]].
	Agents arriving at a building via airbourne craft land at the launch tubes and stay there until take off. Launch Tubes which are at ground level are themselves safe from collapse and can only be destroyed by weaponry, however, building collapse next to the tube may damage craft.<br>		Agents arriving at a building via airbourne craft land at the launch tubes and stay there until take off. Launch Tubes which are at ground level are themselves safe from collapse and can only be destroyed by weaponry, however, building collapse next to the tube may damage craft.<br>
	'''Note:''' it is not necessary to move agents off the landed vehicle into the home cell.		'''Note:''' it is not necessary to move agents off the landed vehicle into the home cell.<br>
	If an "Alien Detected" alert has appeared, selecting a vehicle with agents on-board and then clicking the Alien icon will send off immediately to that location.		If an "Alien Detected" alert has appeared, selecting a vehicle with agents on-board and then clicking the Alien icon will send off immediately to that location.
	==Starting==		==Starting==

EsTeR: not giving a newb openxcom player the hint to stun raid ''that easily''.

2022-04-16T07:49:47Z

not giving a newb openxcom player the hint to stun raid ''that easily''.

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	* Kill the meat, [[Cargo_Module_(Apocalypse)\|save the metal]] = non explosive weaponry to limit destroying items dropped by the dead and damage to structures.		* Kill the meat, [[Cargo_Module_(Apocalypse)\|save the metal]] = non explosive weaponry to limit destroying items dropped by the dead and damage to structures.
	*Convince the aliens to [[Bio-Transport_Module_(Apocalypse)\|come with you]] = bring stun grenades and stun grapples (other options to stun aliens may be available).		*Convince the aliens to [[Bio-Transport_Module_(Apocalypse)\|come with you]] = bring stun grenades and stun grapples (other options to stun aliens may be available).
	* Kill em all, no mercy = launchers, ammuntion, high explosives, incendiarys ...and a bad attitude!		* Kill em all, [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Raid\|no mercy]] = launchers, ammuntion, high explosives, incendiarys ...and a bad attitude!<br>
	* Raiding for [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Raid\|fun and profit]] = weapons that stun only, don't even need armor.<br>
	An agent should not be heavily over encumbered, if at all. Suitable items for suitable troops. Rename your agents (click on their name) to identify those with particular loadouts or skills etc. Humans are well rounded in combat, Androids are immune to mind games, Hybrids are your (future) psi-troops.		An agent should not be heavily over encumbered, if at all. Suitable items for suitable troops. Rename your agents (click on their name) to identify those with particular loadouts or skills etc. Humans are well rounded in combat, Androids are immune to mind games, Hybrids are your (future) psi-troops.
	==Transport==		==Transport==

EsTeR: blurb about cargo module and pass. module

2022-04-12T07:28:53Z

blurb about cargo module and pass. module

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	==Preparation==		==Preparation==
	Equip a squad (usually six to twelve troopers in total, or single agent if you prefer) with armor, weapons and grenades at minimum. Other devices to use would be suited to the task you want to perform:<br>		Equip a squad (usually six to twelve troopers in total, or single agent if you prefer) with armor, weapons and grenades at minimum. Other devices to use would be suited to the task you want to perform:<br>
			* Kill the meat, [[Cargo_Module_(Apocalypse)\|save the metal]] = non explosive weaponry to limit destroying items dropped by the dead and damage to structures.
	*Convince the aliens to [[Bio-Transport_Module_(Apocalypse)\|come with you]] = bring stun grenades and stun grapples (other options to stun aliens may be available).		*Convince the aliens to [[Bio-Transport_Module_(Apocalypse)\|come with you]] = bring stun grenades and stun grapples (other options to stun aliens may be available).
	* Kill the meat, [[Cargo_Module_(Apocalypse)\|save the metal]] = non explosive weaponry to limit destroying items dropped by the dead and damage to structures.
	* Kill em all, no mercy = launchers, ammuntion, high explosives, incendiarys ...and a bad attitude!		* Kill em all, no mercy = launchers, ammuntion, high explosives, incendiarys ...and a bad attitude!
	* Raiding for [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Raid\|fun and profit]] = weapons that stun only, don't even need armor.<br>		* Raiding for [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Raid\|fun and profit]] = weapons that stun only, don't even need armor.<br>
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	Travel to a building is possible via the people tube network (slowest), using a road vehicle (slow), or using airbourne vehicles (fastest). Travel to an alien crash site is only possible with air craft.<br>		Travel to a building is possible via the people tube network (slowest), using a road vehicle (slow), or using airbourne vehicles (fastest). Travel to an alien crash site is only possible with air craft.<br>
	To place agents into vehicles, or to remove... READ the ''fine'' manual!<br>		To place agents into vehicles, or to remove... READ the ''fine'' manual!<br>
			Additional [[Passenger_Module_(Apocalypse)\|Passenger Modules]] allows for more agents to be transported, however, only one [[Cargo_Module_(Apocalypse)\|Cargo Module]] is needed since the module seems to have infinite capacity.
	Agents moved to a building via the tube network, or by road, go to the [[Buildings_(Apocalypse)\|home cell]].		Agents moved to a building via the tube network, or by road, go to the [[Buildings_(Apocalypse)\|home cell]].
	Agents arriving at a building via airbourne craft land at the launch tubes and stay there until take off. Launch Tubes which are at ground level are safe from ~~collaspe~~ and can only be destroyed by weaponry.<br>		Agents arriving at a building via airbourne craft land at the launch tubes and stay there until take off. Launch Tubes which are at ground level are themselves safe from collapse and can only be destroyed by weaponry, however, building collapse next to the tube may damage craft.<br>
	Note: it is not necessary to move agents off the landed vehicle into the home cell.		'''Note:''' it is not necessary to move agents off the landed vehicle into the home cell.

	If an "Alien Detected" alert has appeared, selecting a vehicle with agents on-board and then clicking the Alien icon will send off immediately to that location.		If an "Alien Detected" alert has appeared, selecting a vehicle with agents on-board and then clicking the Alien icon will send off immediately to that location.

	==Starting==		==Starting==
	When you have your troops at a building (irrelevant whichever transport method was chosen), click LMB on the building to display the squad present~~. Two~~ of the ~~four~~ buttons ~~on the top right determine what happens next~~: [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Searching_your_own_buildings\|Search]] or [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Raid\|Raid]].		When you have your troops at a building (irrelevant whichever transport method was chosen), click LMB on the building to display the squad present, select the agents for the mission, then choose one of the two mission buttons:[[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Searching_your_own_buildings\|Search]] or [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Raid\|Raid]].
	Alien craft which have been shot down can only be reached with air vehicles and only when they have impacted the ground ("UFO crash lands" message and the UFO is smoking). When your transport craft targets the crash site and 'lands on the UFO's roof', the UFO crash recovery mission will immediately commence.		Alien craft which have been shot down can only be reached with air vehicles and only when they have impacted the ground ("UFO crash lands" message and the UFO is smoking). When your transport craft targets the crash site and 'lands on the UFO's roof', the UFO crash recovery mission will immediately commence.

	[[Tactics_(Apocalypse)\|Return to Start]]		[[Tactics_(Apocalypse)\|Return to Start]]


	[[Category: Apocalypse]]		[[Category: Apocalypse]]

EsTeR: wrong link

2022-04-09T19:40:07Z

wrong link

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	Travel to a building is possible via the people tube network (slowest), using a road vehicle (slow), or using airbourne vehicles (fastest). Travel to an alien crash site is only possible with air craft.<br>		Travel to a building is possible via the people tube network (slowest), using a road vehicle (slow), or using airbourne vehicles (fastest). Travel to an alien crash site is only possible with air craft.<br>
	To place agents into vehicles, or to remove... READ the ''fine'' manual!<br>		To place agents into vehicles, or to remove... READ the ''fine'' manual!<br>
	Agents moved to a building via the tube network, or by road, go to the [[~~Bases_~~(Apocalypse)\|home cell]].		Agents moved to a building via the tube network, or by road, go to the [[Buildings_(Apocalypse)\|home cell]].
	Agents arriving at a building via airbourne craft land at the launch tubes and stay there until take off. Launch Tubes which are at ground level are safe from collaspe and can only be destroyed by weaponry.<br>		Agents arriving at a building via airbourne craft land at the launch tubes and stay there until take off. Launch Tubes which are at ground level are safe from collaspe and can only be destroyed by weaponry.<br>
	Note: it is not necessary to move agents off the landed vehicle into the home cell.		Note: it is not necessary to move agents off the landed vehicle into the home cell.

EsTeR: cargo module!

2022-04-09T19:21:55Z

cargo module!

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	'''General suggestions and hints''' on how to start a mission.~~<br>~~		'''General suggestions and hints''' on how to start a mission.

	To start a ground (battlescape) mission, an X-Com agent(s) must be at a building or be able to travel to a crashed UFO.		To start a ground (battlescape) mission, an X-Com agent(s) must be at a building or be able to travel to a crashed UFO.

	==Preparation==		==Preparation==
	Equip a squad (usually six to twelve troopers in total, or single agent if you prefer) with armor, weapons and grenades at minimum. Other devices to use would be suited to the task you want to perform~~.<br>~~		Equip a squad (usually six to twelve troopers in total, or single agent if you prefer) with armor, weapons and grenades at minimum. Other devices to use would be suited to the task you want to perform:<br>
	~~The few requirement for particular goals~~:<br>		*Convince the aliens to [[Bio-Transport_Module_(Apocalypse)\|come with you]] = bring stun grenades and stun grapples (other options to stun aliens may be available).
	Convince the aliens to come with you = bring stun grenades and stun grapples (other options to stun aliens may be available).~~<br>~~		* Kill the meat, [[Cargo_Module_(Apocalypse)\|save the metal]] = non explosive weaponry to limit destroying items dropped by the dead and damage to structures.
	Kill the meat, save the metal = non explosive weaponry to limit destroying items dropped by the dead and damage to structures.~~<br>~~		* Kill em all, no mercy = launchers, ammuntion, high explosives, incendiarys ...and a bad attitude!
	Kill em all, no mercy = launchers ~~and~~ ammuntion, ~~many~~ high explosives, incendiarys... and a bad attitude!~~<br>~~		* Raiding for [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Raid\|fun and profit]] = weapons that stun only, don't even need armor.<br>
	~~Stun raiding~~ for fun and profit = weapons that stun only, don't even need armor.<br>		An agent should not be heavily over encumbered, if at all. Suitable items for suitable troops. Rename your agents (click on their name) to identify those with particular loadouts or skills etc. Humans are well rounded in combat, Androids are immune to mind games, Hybrids are your (future) psi-troops.

	An agent should not be heavily over encumbered, if at all. Suitable items for suitable troops. Rename your agents (click on their name) to ~~indentify~~ those with particular loadouts or skills etc. Humans are well rounded in combat, Androids are immune to mind games, Hybrids are your (future) psi-troops.

	==Transport==		==Transport==
	Travel to a building is possible via the people tube network (slowest), using a road vehicle (slow), or using airbourne vehicles (fastest). Travel to an alien crash site is only possible with air craft.<br>		Travel to a building is possible via the people tube network (slowest), using a road vehicle (slow), or using airbourne vehicles (fastest). Travel to an alien crash site is only possible with air craft.<br>
	To place agents into vehicles, or to remove... READ the ''fine'' manual!<br>		To place agents into vehicles, or to remove... READ the ''fine'' manual!<br>
	Agents moved to a building via the tube network, or by road ~~vehicle~~, go to the ~~Base Terminal~~ (~~it looks like a carport and is the 'heart' of the building~~). ~~The Base Terminal is vunerable to damage if the building collaspes.<br>~~		Agents moved to a building via the tube network, or by road, go to the [[Bases_(Apocalypse)\|home cell]].
	Agents arriving at a building via airbourne craft land at the launch ~~tube~~ and stay there until take off. Launch Tubes which are at ground level are safe from collaspe and can only be destroyed by weaponry.		Agents arriving at a building via airbourne craft land at the launch tubes and stay there until take off. Launch Tubes which are at ground level are safe from collaspe and can only be destroyed by weaponry.<br>
			Note: it is not necessary to move agents off the landed vehicle into the home cell.

	If an "Alien Detected" alert has appeared, selecting a vehicle with agents on-board and then clicking the Alien icon will send off immediately to that location.		If an "Alien Detected" alert has appeared, selecting a vehicle with agents on-board and then clicking the Alien icon will send off immediately to that location.
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	==Starting==		==Starting==
	When you have your troops at a building (irrelevant whichever transport method was chosen), click LMB on the building to display the squad present. Two of the four buttons on the top right determine what happens next: [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Searching_your_own_buildings\|Search]] or [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Raid\|Raid]].		When you have your troops at a building (irrelevant whichever transport method was chosen), click LMB on the building to display the squad present. Two of the four buttons on the top right determine what happens next: [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Searching_your_own_buildings\|Search]] or [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Raid\|Raid]].

	Alien craft which have been shot down can only be reached with air vehicles and only when they have impacted the ground ("UFO crash lands" message and the UFO is smoking). When your transport craft targets the crash site and 'lands on the UFO's roof', the UFO crash recovery mission will immediately commence.		Alien craft which have been shot down can only be reached with air vehicles and only when they have impacted the ground ("UFO crash lands" message and the UFO is smoking). When your transport craft targets the crash site and 'lands on the UFO's roof', the UFO crash recovery mission will immediately commence.