Tactical Combat Missions (Apocalypse) - Revision history

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	====The Purpose====		====The Purpose====
	A raid of an organisation is dangerous. The real objective of raiding anyone is theft of those spawned items!<br>		A raid of an organisation is dangerous. The real objective of raiding anyone is theft of those spawned items!<br>
	Raiding should be limited to theft of ammunition, [[Psiclone\|Psiclones]], [[Elerium_(Apocalypse)\|Elerium]], and items [[Marsec_Armor\|wanted]], but not yet available on the [[Trade_(Apocalypse)\|market]], ([[Mind_Shield_(Apocalypse)\|if ever]]).		Raiding should be limited to theft of ammunition, [[Psiclone\|Psiclones]], [[Elerium_(Apocalypse)\|Elerium]], and items [[Agents_Armor_(Apocalypse)#Marsec_Armor\|wanted]], but not yet available on the [[Trade_(Apocalypse)\|market]], ([[Mind_Shield_(Apocalypse)\|if ever]]).
	* Theft is easier when raiding an organisation that is not hostile to X-Com, until its time to start destroying everything. A non-hostile company will tolerate the presence of X-Com agents in the building and will not attack first.		* Theft is easier when raiding an organisation that is not hostile to X-Com, until its time to start destroying everything. A non-hostile company will tolerate the presence of X-Com agents in the building and will not attack first.
	* Non-hostiles may accidently damage their building with explosives, and that building damage is always blamed on X-Com but since your object is to destroy the internals and kill everyone, their attitude at raid conclusion will be hostile regardless.		* Non-hostiles may accidently damage their building with explosives, and that building damage is always blamed on X-Com but since your object is to destroy the internals and kill everyone, their attitude at raid conclusion will be hostile regardless.

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	* If the owner of the building is '''allied''' with the Aliens, defence forces will join the alien side to fight against X-Com.		* If the owner of the building is '''allied''' with the Aliens, defence forces will join the alien side to fight against X-Com.
	* If the owner of the building is '''hostile''' with the Aliens, aliens will attack both! A firefight between the aliens and defence forces is possible. (don't interupt!).		* If the owner of the building is '''hostile''' with the Aliens, aliens will attack both! A firefight between the aliens and defence forces is possible. (don't interupt!).
	To complete the mission successfully, any hostiles must be neutralized (usually [[Multiworm_Egg_(Apocalypse)\|most]] [[Chrysalis_(Apocalypse)\|aliens]] as well). Aliens that escape the combat area during the battle will [[Known_Bugs_(Apocalypse)#Misconceptions\|move to nearby buildings]] via the people tube network. If X-Com abandons the battlescape (blue exit tiles), infiltration may progress further.		To complete the mission successfully, any hostiles must be neutralized (usually [[Multiworm_Egg_(Apocalypse)\|most]] [[Chrysalis_(Apocalypse)\|aliens]] as well). Aliens that escape the combat area during the battle will [[Known_Bugs_(Apocalypse)#Misconceptions\|move to nearby buildings]] <s>via the people tube network</s> see [[Known_Bugs_(Apocalypse)#Misconceptions\|here]]. If X-Com abandons the battlescape (blue exit tiles), infiltration may progress further.
	* The Alien Infiltration Graph will show, after a few hours, what organisation is having trouble. Check the graph often if aliens are still present in the city somewhere. Any upward trend of any line is a priority to investigate their buildings starting with the property closest to the recent infestation.		* The Alien Infiltration Graph will show, after a few hours, what organisation is having trouble. Check the graph often if aliens are still present in the city somewhere. Any upward trend of any line is a priority to investigate their buildings starting with the property closest to the recent infestation.

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	==UFO Crash Site==		==UFO Crash Site==
	An alien craft which has been [[~~Alien_Craft_~~(Apocalypse)\|disabled in combat]] will impact the ground. The UFO can be recovered by X-Com.		An alien craft which has been [[Alien_Ship_Combat_(Apocalypse)\|disabled in combat]] will impact the ground. The UFO can then be [[Alien_Craft_(Apocalypse)\|recovered]] by X-Com.

	==Alien Dimension==		==Alien Dimension==

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	* UFO crash recovery battlescapes are not owned by anyone. Damage to the landscape is irrelevant and does not contribute to any score or relations change.		* UFO crash recovery battlescapes are not owned by anyone. Damage to the landscape is irrelevant and does not contribute to any score or relations change.

	=Infested Already!=		==Infested Already!==
	At the start of X-Com Apocalypse, there is an alien infested building! It is unknown where, and there is no way of knowing until a defence force somewhere finds evidence of aliens within their buildings. An "Alien Detected" alert will be issued and is displayed for X-Com's immediate attention, with the building in question circled in red on the overhead cityscape view. The alien menace must be [[Starting_a_Mission_(Apocalypse)\|dealt with]] immediately!		At the start of X-Com Apocalypse, there is an alien infested building! It is unknown where, and there is no way of knowing until a defence force somewhere finds evidence of aliens within their buildings. An "Alien Detected" alert will be issued and is displayed for X-Com's immediate attention, with the building in question circled in red on the overhead cityscape view. The alien menace must be [[Starting_a_Mission_(Apocalypse)\|dealt with]] immediately!
	* There is no way of knowing which organisation is in trouble (unless you save/load). Searching random buildings is not worth the effort nor worth the decrease in [[Relations_(Apocalypse)\|relations]] of such actions.		* There is no way of knowing which organisation is in trouble (unless you save/load). Searching random buildings is not worth the effort nor worth the decrease in [[Relations_(Apocalypse)\|relations]] of such actions.
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	===First Assault===		===First Assault===
	The first mission can be dangerous or benign. Kill all aliens since you do not have a [[Bio-Transport_Module_(Apocalypse)\|bio-transport module]] yet.<br>		The first mission can be dangerous or benign. Kill all aliens since you do not have a [[Bio-Transport_Module_(Apocalypse)\|bio-transport module]] yet.<br>
	* The aliens present at the start will always be the same, but they will carry weaponry matching your [[Tech_Levels_(Apocalypse)\|score]]. Don't Get Hurt!		* The aliens present at the start will always be the same, but they will carry weaponry matching your [[Tech_Levels_(Apocalypse)\|score]]. Don't Get Hurt!<br>
			'''Dangerous'''<br>
	'''Dangerous'''
	Brainsuckers!!<br>		Brainsuckers!!<br>
	Use all agents equipped with a [[Suggestions_for_Equipping_Troops_(Apocalypse)\|mix of weaponry]] available at the start (or more are purchased) and a lot of ammunition. Armor isn't necessary unless using [[Megapol_Auto_Cannon\|Autocannons]] with high explosive rounds. Once the [[Strategies_for_Troops_(Apocalypse)\|alien cleanup]] begins, direct your fire ([[Input_Device_Reference_(Apocalypse)\|RMB]] on the enemy) towards the closest [[Brainsucker_(Apocalypse)\|Brainsucker]]. Any trying to attach to your agent's head must be targeted immediately. If a pod lands near your agent's feet, access their inventory and pick up the pod to stop it bursting open before the agent moves.		Use all agents equipped with a [[Suggestions_for_Equipping_Troops_(Apocalypse)\|mix of weaponry]] available at the start (or more are purchased) and a lot of ammunition. Armor isn't necessary unless using [[Megapol_Auto_Cannon\|Autocannons]] with high explosive rounds. Once the [[Strategies_for_Troops_(Apocalypse)\|alien cleanup]] begins, direct your fire ([[Input_Device_Reference_(Apocalypse)\|RMB]] on the enemy) towards the closest [[Brainsucker_(Apocalypse)\|Brainsucker]]. Any trying to attach to your agent's head must be targeted immediately. If a pod lands near your agent's feet, access their inventory and pick up the pod to stop it bursting open before the agent moves.
	* The brainsucker pods can be thrown away (preferably into fire) to hatch them in a controlled manner for more experience. It may be dangerous with unskilled agents. Kill the [[Anthropod_(Apocalypse)\|Anthropods]] before they launch more pods or escape.<br>		* The brainsucker pods can be thrown away (preferably into fire) to hatch them in a controlled manner for more experience. It may be dangerous with unskilled agents. Kill the [[Anthropod_(Apocalypse)\|Anthropods]] before they launch more pods or escape.<br>
	If an agent has been brainsucked, they are as good as dead. Kill them all!<br>		If an agent has been brainsucked, they are as good as dead. Kill them all!<br>
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	'''Benign'''		'''Benign'''
	An [[Agents_(Apocalypse)#Androids\|Android]] is a human shaped robot and not a biological organis. They are immune to brainsuckers (and psionics). One robot with one weapon and some ammo is all that is needed. Leave all humans and hybrids back at base. At mission start, find the Brainsuckers, find the Anthropods and shoot them all dead from close range - they are no threat whatsoever.		An [[Agents_(Apocalypse)#Androids\|Android]] is a human shaped robot and not a biological organis. They are immune to brainsuckers (and psionics). One robot with one weapon and some ammo is all that is needed. Leave all humans and hybrids back at base. At mission start, find the Brainsuckers, find the Anthropods and shoot them all dead from close range - they are no threat whatsoever.

	=Search And Investigation=		==Search And Investigation==
	A [[Starting_a_Mission_(Apocalypse)#Starting\|search]] for alien [[Alien_Infiltration_(Apocalypse)\|infestation]] inside buildings will be necessary to eradicate aliens and to cease their infiltration and subversive actions. If aliens are detected, a battlescape mission will immediately start with the briefing explaining the objective to capture or kill the alien menace (without damaging the structure ''too much''). If no alien lifeforms are found, the [[Relations_(Apocalypse)\|organisation]] inconvenienced by such a disturbance will file a protest by becoming slightly more negative in attitude towards X-Com.<br>		A [[Starting_a_Mission_(Apocalypse)#Starting\|search]] for alien [[Alien_Infiltration_(Apocalypse)\|infestation]] inside buildings will be necessary to eradicate aliens and to cease their infiltration and subversive actions. If aliens are detected, a battlescape mission will immediately start with the briefing explaining the objective to capture or kill the alien menace (without damaging the structure ''too much''). If no alien lifeforms are found, the [[Relations_(Apocalypse)\|organisation]] inconvenienced by such a disturbance will file a protest by becoming slightly more negative in attitude towards X-Com.<br>
	When alien lifeforms are detected, [[Population_(Apocalypse)#Building_Defence\|Defence Forces]] will only appear if the company is hostile to X-Com:		When alien lifeforms are detected, [[Population_(Apocalypse)#Building_Defence\|Defence Forces]] will only appear if the company is hostile to X-Com:
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	* The Alien Infiltration Graph will show, after a few hours, what organisation is having trouble. Check the graph often if aliens are still present in the city somewhere. Any upward trend of any line is a priority to investigate their buildings starting with the property closest to the recent infestation.		* The Alien Infiltration Graph will show, after a few hours, what organisation is having trouble. Check the graph often if aliens are still present in the city somewhere. Any upward trend of any line is a priority to investigate their buildings starting with the property closest to the recent infestation.

	=Raid=		==Raid==
	A raid will contain [[Population_(Apocalypse)#Building_Defence\|Defence Forces]] to defend the structure:		A raid will contain [[Population_(Apocalypse)#Building_Defence\|Defence Forces]] to defend the structure:
	* Company buildings and the government will contain '''Building Security''' (also known simply as '''Guards''').		* Company buildings and the government will contain '''Building Security''' (also known simply as '''Guards''').
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	* Aliens will not be present during a raid even if the organisation is 100% infiltrated.		* Aliens will not be present during a raid even if the organisation is 100% infiltrated.
	* If a hostile organisation is raided by X-Com, a fire-fight will commence.		* If a hostile organisation is raided by X-Com, a fire-fight will commence.
	* If a non-hostile organisation is raided by X-Com, the defenders will not become hostile if the building internals are collapsing on top of them but will quickly change to hostile if any defence force(s) are killed by X-Com. Willfully killing ~~one~~ neutral unit by targeting them with weapons of any sort ~~and kill them~~ may not immediately cause hostility but any further ~~attacks~~ will.		* If a non-hostile organisation is raided by X-Com, the defenders will not become hostile if the building internals are collapsing on top of them but will quickly change to hostile if any defence force(s) are killed by X-Com. Willfully killing a neutral unit by targeting them with weapons of any sort may not immediately cause hostility but any further attack or deaths will result in retaliation.
	* Damage to the internals will negatively affect the organisation's funds.		* Damage to the internals will negatively affect the organisation's funds.
	* The time elasped (the number of weeks passed in the game) determines the technology used by defence forces, not score.		* The time elasped (the number of weeks passed in the game) determines the technology used by defence forces, not score.
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	It is pointless to damage the internal structures, kill defence forces or to injure your agents. A raid is only for [[Stun_Raid\|theft]]!		It is pointless to damage the internal structures, kill defence forces or to injure your agents. A raid is only for [[Stun_Raid\|theft]]!

	=Base Defense=		==Base Defense==
	A building that contains an X-Com base that becomes a [[Cityscape_Fighting_(Apocalypse)\|target]] for an alien infiltration attempt or targeted for a raid will immediately proceed to a [[Base_Defense_(Apocalypse)\|Base Defense]] mission.		A building's basement that contains an X-Com base that becomes a [[Cityscape_Fighting_(Apocalypse)\|target]] for an alien infestation/infiltration attempt or targeted for a raid will immediately proceed to a [[Base_Defense_(Apocalypse)\|Base Defense]] mission.

	=UFO Crash Site=		==UFO Crash Site==
	~~If an~~ [[~~Alien Craft~~ (Apocalypse)\|~~alien craft~~]] ~~is critically damaged, the craft will be disabled (the image of the UFO changes to a distorted and cracked appearance) and~~ will ~~fall out of the sky and~~ impact the ground ~~in a clear area and start smoking~~.~~<br>~~		An alien craft which has been [[Alien_Craft_(Apocalypse)\|disabled in combat]] will impact the ground. The UFO can be recovered by X-Com.
	A UFO crash recovery is now possible by sending a manned air vehicle via either [[Cityscape_(Apocalypse)\|button]]: "Attack Hostile Unit" or "Go To Location". Your craft will approach, position itself above smoking wreck, which will then immediately start a battlescape mission to recover the UFO, its exotic technology and neutralise any alien lifeforms ...before the craft can be ~~manually destroyed by the surviving (dying) aliens (the crashed UFO disappears from the cityscape after a random few in-game hours).<br>~~
	The crash recovery can only be attempted once! Failure of the battlescape mission will prompt the surviving aliens into immediately destroying any trace of the UFO and themselves (the crashed UFO disappears from the cityscape immediately after any mission end).<br>
	~~The battlescape landscape is relevant to the [[UFO_Incursions_(Apocalypse)\|type of UFO]] downed~~ by X-Com. ~~Lifeforms present depend on the type craft, whereas weaponry and technology carried by aliens depends on your [[Tech_Levels_(Apocalypse)\|score]].<br>~~
	Battlescape damage of either the landscape or the UFO hull does not influence any relations or "Damage To City" score. Damage to any weapon systems or device is disregarded. One item of each type [[Alien_Craft_(Apocalypse)#Craft_Battlescapes\|will always be recovered]] dependant on "UFO Craft Shot Down" score.

	=Alien Dimension=		==Alien Dimension==
	The Alien Dimension is a dangerous place for agents and for X-Com craft:		The Alien Dimension is a dangerous place for agents and for X-Com craft:
	* Tactics for [[Alien_Buildings_And_Combat_Tactics\|fighting inside]] their buildings.		* Tactics for [[Alien_Buildings_And_Combat_Tactics\|fighting inside]] their buildings.

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	* Every battlescape will have blue-exit-tiles located at the edge of the map. Directing an agent to stand on (not above) the tile will allow them escape midway through a battle to safety. Note: a bleeding agent will not die if they escaped.		* Every battlescape will have blue-exit-tiles located at the edge of the map. Directing an agent to stand on (not above) the tile will allow them escape midway through a battle to safety. Note: a bleeding agent will not die if they escaped.
	* If choosing to flee the battle or to possibly limit losing too many agents with a difficult battle, it is possible to terminate the mission. Press escape key (ESC) and if the message is: "0 Units Lost", click OK to safely quit the mission. If the number is not zero, then whoever is closest to the enemy will be left behind, hence, 'missing in action'. To limit loses, either quickly reposition agents closer to the blue-exit-tiles or proceed with the battle ...or accept your losses.		* If choosing to flee the battle or to possibly limit losing too many agents with a difficult battle, it is possible to terminate the mission. Press escape key (ESC) and if the message is: "0 Units Lost", click OK to safely quit the mission. If the number is not zero, then whoever is closest to the enemy will be left behind, hence, 'missing in action'. To limit loses, either quickly reposition agents closer to the blue-exit-tiles or proceed with the battle ...or accept your losses.
			* If many agents are bleeding and death is likely, immediately abort the mission since this may save more units than waiting on the medikits to complete the process in an active battle.
	* Recovery of dropped items, alien lifeforms, unconscious X-Com agents can only commence after '''successful''' completion of the battlescape mission. Retreat or escape will only recover what your troops have on their person.		* Recovery of dropped items, alien lifeforms, unconscious X-Com agents can only commence after '''successful''' completion of the battlescape mission. Retreat or escape will only recover what your troops have on their person.
	* Any unconscious unit will be prevented from becoming active again if any unit is standing on them. Large alien lifeforms only need one agent to stand on any part of the large red circle to keep them subdued.		* Any unconscious unit will be prevented from becoming active again if any unit is standing on them. Large alien lifeforms only need one agent to stand on any part of the large red circle to keep them subdued.

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	* Any body, alive or dead, cannot be picked up.		* Any body, alive or dead, cannot be picked up.
	* The battlescape environment is randomly generated from segments according to the building type. The final size is dependant on the population of: aliens, civilians, [[Population_(Apocalypse)#The_Population\|defence forces]] (cultists, gangsters, police, building security), and X-Com units. The maximum size of any tactical battlescape map is 3x3 and the smallest is 1x1 (often used for [[Warehouse_(Apocalypse)\|Warehouse]] battlescapes). Each map may contain a random mix of 1x1, 2x1, 2x2, 3x2, 3x3 sized segments.		* The battlescape environment is randomly generated from segments according to the building type. The final size is dependant on the population of: aliens, civilians, [[Population_(Apocalypse)#The_Population\|defence forces]] (cultists, gangsters, police, building security), and X-Com units. The maximum size of any tactical battlescape map is 3x3 and the smallest is 1x1 (often used for [[Warehouse_(Apocalypse)\|Warehouse]] battlescapes). Each map may contain a random mix of 1x1, 2x1, 2x2, 3x2, 3x3 sized segments.
	* The lesser the total population, the smaller the map!		* The lesser the total population, the smaller the map.
	* Battlescape damage and [[Marsec_High_Explosive\|destruction]] of map features such as stairs, ramps, floors around grav-lifts etc. can trap entities. [[Power_Sword\|Digging]] a trench can prevent hostile forces from reaching the blue-exit-tiles (no escape from the battlescape) or to funnel them through a choke point.		* Battlescape damage and [[Marsec_High_Explosive\|destruction]] of map features such as stairs, ramps, floors around grav-lifts etc. can trap entities. [[Power_Sword\|Digging]] a trench can prevent hostile forces from reaching the blue-exit-tiles (no escape from the battlescape) or to funnel them through a choke point.
	* Battlescape damage to a building, furniture, trees, fences, etc. will <u>always</u> be blamed on X-Com, regardless of who was responsible.		* Battlescape damage to a building, furniture, trees, fences, etc. will <u>always</u> be blamed on X-Com, regardless of who was responsible.
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	==Infested Already!==		==Infested Already!==
	At the start of X-Com Apocalypse, there is an alien infested building! It is unknown where, and there is no way of knowing until a defence force somewhere finds evidence of aliens within their buildings. An "Alien Detected" alert will be issued and is displayed for X-Com's immediate attention, with the building in question circled in red on the overhead cityscape view. The alien menace must be [[Starting_a_Mission_(Apocalypse)\|dealt with]] immediately!		At the start of X-Com Apocalypse, there is an alien infested building! It is unknown where, and there is no way of knowing until a defence force somewhere finds evidence of aliens within their buildings. An "Alien Detected" alert will be issued and is displayed for X-Com's immediate attention, with the building in question circled in red on the overhead cityscape view. The alien menace must be [[Starting_a_Mission_(Apocalypse)\|dealt with]] immediately!
	* There is no way of knowing which organisation is in trouble (unless you save/load). Searching random buildings is not worth the effort nor worth the decrease in [[Relations_(Apocalypse)\|relations]] of such actions.		* There is no way of knowing which organisation is in trouble (unless you save/load). [[Cityscape_Fighting_(Apocalypse)#Alien_Search\|Searching]] random buildings is not worth the effort nor worth the decrease in [[Relations_(Apocalypse)\|relations]] of such actions.
	* The building above an X-Com base may be hiding aliens. Search <s>your</s> the building. If aliens are found, combat can be as destuctive as you want! <s>Intentionally</s> internally damaging your own building has no negative effects.		* The building above an X-Com base may be hiding aliens. Search <s>your</s> the building. If aliens are found, combat can be as destuctive as you want! <s>Intentionally</s> internally damaging your own building has no negative effects.
	* The 'alien detected' alert will slowly fade away if you ignore it (ultra-fast time, overhead view centered on the building with the red circle), but the hostiles present [[Alien_Infiltration_(Apocalypse)~~#Infiltration_Graph~~\|may not]].		* The 'alien detected' alert will slowly fade away if you ignore it (ultra-fast time, overhead view centered on the building with the red circle), but the hostiles present [[Alien_Infiltration_(Apocalypse)\|may not]].

	===First Assault===		===First Assault===
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	'''Dangerous'''<br>		'''Dangerous'''<br>
	Brainsuckers!!<br>		Brainsuckers!!<br>
	Use all agents equipped with a [[Suggestions_for_Equipping_Troops_(Apocalypse)\|mix of weaponry]] available at the start (or more ~~are~~ purchased) and a lot of ammunition. Armor isn't necessary unless using [[Megapol_Auto_Cannon\|Autocannons]] with high explosive rounds. Once the [[Strategies_for_Troops_(Apocalypse)\|alien cleanup]] begins, direct your fire ([[Input_Device_Reference_(Apocalypse)\|RMB]] on the enemy) towards the closest [[Brainsucker_(Apocalypse)\|Brainsucker]]. Any trying to attach to your agent's head must be targeted immediately. If a ~~pod~~ lands near your agent's feet, access their inventory and pick up the pod to stop it bursting open before the agent moves.		Use all agents equipped with a [[Suggestions_for_Equipping_Troops_(Apocalypse)\|mix of weaponry]] available at the start (or more when purchased) and a lot of ammunition. Armor isn't necessary unless using [[Megapol_Auto_Cannon\|Autocannons]] with high explosive rounds. Once the [[Strategies_for_Troops_(Apocalypse)\|alien cleanup]] begins, direct your fire ([[Input_Device_Reference_(Apocalypse)\|RMB]] on the enemy) towards the closest [[Brainsucker_(Apocalypse)\|Brainsucker]]. Any trying to attach to your agent's head must be targeted immediately. If a [[Brainsucker_Launcher\|Brainsucker Pod]] lands near your agent's feet, access their inventory and pick up the pod to stop it bursting open before the agent moves.
	* The brainsucker pods can be thrown away (preferably into fire) to hatch them in a controlled manner for more experience. It may be dangerous with unskilled agents. Kill the [[Anthropod_(Apocalypse)\|Anthropods]] before they launch more pods or escape.<br>		* The brainsucker pods can be thrown away (preferably into fire) to hatch them in a controlled manner for more experience. It may be dangerous with unskilled agents. Kill the [[Anthropod_(Apocalypse)\|Anthropods]] before they launch more pods or escape.<br>
	If an agent has been brainsucked, they are as good as dead. Kill them all!<br>		If an agent has been brainsucked, they are as good as dead. Kill them all!<br>
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	'''Benign'''		'''Benign'''<br>
	An [[Agents_(Apocalypse)#Androids\|Android]] is a human shaped robot and not a biological ~~organis~~. They are immune to brainsuckers (and psionics). One robot with one weapon and some ammo is all that is needed. Leave all humans and hybrids back at base. At mission start, find the Brainsuckers, find the Anthropods and shoot them all dead from close range - they are no threat whatsoever.		An [[Agents_(Apocalypse)#Androids\|Android]] is a human shaped robot and not a biological organism. They are immune to brainsuckers (and psionics). One robot with one weapon and some ammo is all that is needed. Leave all humans and hybrids back at base. At mission start, find the Brainsuckers, find the Anthropods and shoot them all dead from close range - they are no threat whatsoever.

	==Search And Investigation==		==Search And Investigation==
	A [[Starting_a_Mission_(Apocalypse)#Starting\|search]] for alien [[Alien_Infiltration_(Apocalypse)\|infestation]] inside buildings will be necessary to eradicate aliens and to cease their infiltration and subversive actions. If aliens are detected, a battlescape mission will immediately start with the briefing explaining the objective to capture or kill the alien menace (without damaging the structure ''too much''). If no alien lifeforms are found, the [[Relations_(Apocalypse)\|organisation]] inconvenienced by such a disturbance will file a protest by becoming slightly more negative in attitude towards X-Com.<br>		A [[Starting_a_Mission_(Apocalypse)#Starting\|search]] for alien [[Alien_Infiltration_(Apocalypse)\|infestation]] inside buildings will be necessary to eradicate aliens and to cease their infiltration and subversive actions. If aliens [[[[Cityscape_Fighting_(Apocalypse)#Alien_Search\|are detected]], a battlescape mission will immediately start with the briefing explaining the objective to capture or kill the alien menace (without damaging the structure ''too much''). If no alien lifeforms are found, the [[Relations_(Apocalypse)\|organisation]] inconvenienced by such a disturbance will file a protest by becoming slightly more negative in attitude towards X-Com.<br>
	When alien lifeforms are detected, [[Population_(Apocalypse)#Building_Defence\|Defence Forces]] will only appear if the company is hostile to X-Com:		When alien lifeforms are detected, [[Population_(Apocalypse)#Building_Defence\|Defence Forces]] will only appear if the company is hostile to X-Com:
	* If the owner of the building is '''allied''' with the Aliens, defence forces will join the alien side to fight against X-Com.		* If the owner of the building is '''allied''' with the Aliens, defence forces will join the alien side to fight against X-Com.
	* If the owner of the building is '''hostile''' with the Aliens, aliens will attack both! A firefight between the aliens and defence forces is possible. (don't interupt!).		* If the owner of the building is '''hostile''' with the Aliens, aliens will attack both! A firefight between the aliens and defence forces is possible. (don't interupt!).
	To complete the mission successfully, any hostiles must be neutralized (~~usually~~ [[Multiworm_Egg_(Apocalypse)\|~~most~~]] [[Chrysalis_(Apocalypse)\|~~aliens~~]] ~~as well~~). Aliens that escape the combat area during the battle will [[Known_Bugs_(Apocalypse)#Misconceptions\|move to nearby buildings]] <s>via the people tube network</s> see [[Known_Bugs_(Apocalypse)#Misconceptions\|here]]. If X-Com abandons the battlescape (~~blue exit tiles~~), infiltration may progress further.		To complete the mission successfully, any hostiles must be neutralized (some aliens can be left alive: any [[Multiworm_Egg_(Apocalypse)\|Alien Eggs]] and the [[Chrysalis_(Apocalypse)\|Chrysalis]]). Aliens that escape the combat area during the battle will [[Known_Bugs_(Apocalypse)#Misconceptions\|move to nearby buildings]] <s>via the people tube network</s> see [[Known_Bugs_(Apocalypse)#Misconceptions\|here]]. If X-Com abandons the battlescape (escape), infiltration may progress further.
	* The Alien Infiltration Graph will show, after a few hours, what organisation is having trouble. Check the graph often if aliens are still present in the city somewhere. Any upward trend of any line is a priority to investigate their buildings starting with the property closest to the recent infestation.		* The Alien Infiltration Graph will show, after a few hours, what organisation is having trouble. Check the graph often if aliens are still present in the city somewhere. Any upward trend of any line is a priority to investigate their buildings starting with the property closest to the recent infestation.

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	* If choosing to flee the battle or to possibly limit losing too many agents with a difficult battle, it is possible to terminate the mission. Press escape key (ESC) and if the message is: "0 Units Lost", click OK to safely quit the mission. If the number is not zero, then whoever is closest to the enemy will be left behind, hence, 'missing in action'. To limit loses, either quickly reposition agents closer to the blue-exit-tiles or proceed with the battle ...or accept your losses.		* If choosing to flee the battle or to possibly limit losing too many agents with a difficult battle, it is possible to terminate the mission. Press escape key (ESC) and if the message is: "0 Units Lost", click OK to safely quit the mission. If the number is not zero, then whoever is closest to the enemy will be left behind, hence, 'missing in action'. To limit loses, either quickly reposition agents closer to the blue-exit-tiles or proceed with the battle ...or accept your losses.
	* If many agents are bleeding and death is likely, immediately abort the mission since this may save more units than waiting on the medikits to complete the process in an active battle.		* If many agents are bleeding and death is likely, immediately abort the mission since this may save more units than waiting on the medikits to complete the process in an active battle.
	* Recovery of dropped items, alien lifeforms, unconscious X-Com agents can only commence after '''successful''' completion of the battlescape mission. Retreat or escape will only recover what your troops have on their person.		* Recovery of dropped items (need Cargo Module), alien lifeforms (need Bio-Transport Module), unconscious X-Com agents can only commence after '''successful''' completion of the battlescape mission. Retreat or escape will only recover what your troops have on their person.
	* Any unconscious unit will be prevented from becoming active again if any unit is standing on them. Large alien lifeforms only need one agent to stand on any part of the large red circle to keep them subdued.		* Any unconscious unit will be prevented from becoming active again if any unit is standing on them. Large alien lifeforms only need one agent to stand on any part of the large red circle to keep them subdued.
	* Any body, alive or dead, cannot be picked up.		* Any body, alive or dead, cannot be picked up.
	* The battlescape environment is randomly generated from segments according to the building type. The final size is dependant on the population of: aliens, civilians, [[Population_(Apocalypse)#The_Population\|defence forces]] (cultists, gangsters, police, building security), and X-Com units. The maximum size of any tactical battlescape map is 3x3 and the smallest is 1x1 (often used for [[Warehouse_(Apocalypse)\|Warehouse]] battlescapes). Each map may contain a ~~randon~~ mix of 1x1, 2x1, 2x2 sized segments.		* The battlescape environment is randomly generated from segments according to the building type. The final size is dependant on the population of: aliens, civilians, [[Population_(Apocalypse)#The_Population\|defence forces]] (cultists, gangsters, police, building security), and X-Com units. The maximum size of any tactical battlescape map is 3x3 and the smallest is 1x1 (often used for [[Warehouse_(Apocalypse)\|Warehouse]] battlescapes). Each map may contain a random mix of 1x1, 2x1, 2x2, 3x2, 3x3 sized segments.
	* The lesser the total population, the smaller the map!		* The lesser the total population, the smaller the map!
	* Battlescape damage and [[Marsec_High_Explosive\|destruction]] of map features such as stairs, ramps, floors around grav-lifts etc. can trap entities. [[Power_Sword\|Digging]] a trench can prevent hostile forces from reaching the blue-exit-tiles (no escape from the battlescape) or to funnel them through a choke point.		* Battlescape damage and [[Marsec_High_Explosive\|destruction]] of map features such as stairs, ramps, floors around grav-lifts etc. can trap entities. [[Power_Sword\|Digging]] a trench can prevent hostile forces from reaching the blue-exit-tiles (no escape from the battlescape) or to funnel them through a choke point.
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	* If the owner of the building is '''allied''' with the Aliens, defence forces will join the alien side to fight against X-Com.		* If the owner of the building is '''allied''' with the Aliens, defence forces will join the alien side to fight against X-Com.
	* If the owner of the building is '''hostile''' with the Aliens, aliens will attack both! A firefight between the aliens and defence forces is possible. (don't interupt!).		* If the owner of the building is '''hostile''' with the Aliens, aliens will attack both! A firefight between the aliens and defence forces is possible. (don't interupt!).
	To complete the mission successfully, any hostiles must be neutralized (usually [[Multiworm_Egg_(Apocalypse)\|most]] [[Chrysalis_(Apocalypse)\|aliens]] as well). Aliens that escape the combat area during the battle will move to nearby buildings via the people tube network. If X-Com abandons the battlescape (blue exit tiles), infiltration may progress further.		To complete the mission successfully, any hostiles must be neutralized (usually [[Multiworm_Egg_(Apocalypse)\|most]] [[Chrysalis_(Apocalypse)\|aliens]] as well). Aliens that escape the combat area during the battle will [[Known_Bugs_(Apocalypse)#Misconceptions\|move to nearby buildings]] via the people tube network. If X-Com abandons the battlescape (blue exit tiles), infiltration may progress further.
	* The Alien Infiltration Graph will show, after a few hours, what organisation is having trouble. Check the graph often if aliens are still present in the city somewhere. Any upward trend of any line is a priority to investigate their buildings.		* The Alien Infiltration Graph will show, after a few hours, what organisation is having trouble. Check the graph often if aliens are still present in the city somewhere. Any upward trend of any line is a priority to investigate their buildings starting with the property closest to the recent infestation.

	=Raid=		=Raid=
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	====The [[Starting_a_Mission_(Apocalypse)\|Basics]]====		====The [[Starting_a_Mission_(Apocalypse)\|Basics]]====
	Select the "Raid building" option when X-Com agents are at a building to start a tactical battlescape mission.<br>		Select the "Raid building" option when X-Com agents are at a building/launch tube to start a tactical battlescape mission.<br>
	A raid is equivalent to a Base Defence mission except X-Com is the aggressor and the 'base' is the internals of the cityscape building. The purpose of a raid is explained at the Briefing screen: Destruction, Death, Theft and Hostility!<br>		A raid is equivalent to a Base Defence mission except X-Com is the aggressor and the 'base' is the internals of the cityscape building. The purpose of a raid is explained at the Briefing screen: Destruction, Death, Theft and Hostility!<br>
	A unique feature of raiding a building is the opportunity to steal randomly generated (spawned) items which are placed at particular locations relevant to the building's battlescape segments. The type of items available to steal will depend on which organisation X-Com is raiding.		A unique feature of raiding a building is the opportunity to steal randomly generated (spawned) items which are placed at particular locations relevant to the building's battlescape segments. The type of items available to steal will only depend on which organisation X-Com is raiding.
	* Any organisation, allied to hostile, can be raided:		* Any organisation, allied to hostile, can be raided.
	* Aliens will not be present during a raid even if the organisation is 100% infiltrated.		* Aliens will not be present during a raid even if the organisation is 100% infiltrated.
	* If a hostile organisation is raided by X-Com, a fire-fight will commence.		* If a hostile organisation is raided by X-Com, a fire-fight will commence.
			* If a non-hostile organisation is raided by X-Com, the defenders will not become hostile if the building internals are collapsing on top of them but will quickly change to hostile if any defence force(s) are killed by X-Com. Willfully killing one neutral unit by targeting them with weapons of any sort and kill them may not immediately cause hostility but any further attacks will.
			* Damage to the internals will negatively affect the organisation's funds.
	* The time elasped (the number of weeks passed in the game) determines the technology used by defence forces, not score.		* The time elasped (the number of weeks passed in the game) determines the technology used by defence forces, not score.
	* Friends of the targeted organisation may ~~have~~ a negative opinion of the attackers, and may become hostile.		* Friends of the targeted organisation may end up having a more negative opinion of the attackers at the conclusion of the raid, and may become hostile.
	* Take the items before you start the demolition.		* Take the items before you start the demolition.
	* Damage to the internals will negatively affect the organisation's funds.
	* Structural damage at foundation sections (or anything supporting something above) will cause catastrophic collapse of such structures. Don't get <s>hurt</s> squashed!		* Structural damage at foundation sections (or anything supporting something above) will cause catastrophic collapse of such structures. Don't get <s>hurt</s> squashed!
	* Incendiary and explosives and in great quantities, however, a fire only has to start...		* Incendiary and explosives and in great quantities, however, a fire only has to start...
	* X-Com cannot raid itself.		* X-Com cannot raid itself.
	* Score will increase (too) quickly if many raids are performed.		* Score will increase (too) quickly if many raids are performed.
	To complete the raid succesfully, any hostiles must be neutralized.		* To complete the raid succesfully, any hostiles must be neutralized.

	====The Tactics====		====The Tactics====
	Score will increase from completing many raids. The technology available to the alien horde is based on your ~~tactical score~~ and not time elasped (as it is with ~~defence forces~~).		Score will increase from completing many raids. The technology available to the alien horde is based on your "Tactical Combat Score" and not time elasped (as it is with Defence Forces).
	* To limit score, escape from the map before all you neutralise everyone.		* To limit score, escape from the map with everything you can carry before all you neutralise everyone.
	* One X-Com agent can hide better than a squad of troopers shuffling about trying to evade the hostiles. Use an agent with the best strength, speed and stamina.		* Trap a unit to prevent the mission from concluding prematurely. Any unit in a lower section with only stair access will be trapped if the stairs are destroyed. [[Cut_items_and_features_(Apocalypse)#Agent_Abilities_And_Skills\|Climbing]] is not possible. The same is possible if a unit is high up in the building by destroying/cut away stairs/ramp access at least two levels high of access since the enemy may jump down one level but never two. If a hole or crater is made, rubble piles on the edge may allow a unit to find a way out. Once the internals are burnt out or flattened, destroy this last section and kill the trapped hostile.
			* One X-Com agent can hide better than a squad of troopers shuffling about trying to evade the hostiles. Use an agent with the best strength, speed and stamina. Higher areas are easier to hide in. Access to your elevated position can be destroyed by strong explosives.
	* One agent can cause a massive amount of damage with a [[Marsec_MiniLauncher\|mini-launcher]] and a backpack full of explosive ammo.		* One agent can cause a massive amount of damage with a [[Marsec_MiniLauncher\|mini-launcher]] and a backpack full of explosive ammo.
	* Cut foundations with dual [[Power_Sword\|power swords]] to demolish the larger structures quickly. Beware of falling buildings!		* Cut foundations with dual [[Power_Sword\|power swords]] to demolish the larger structures quickly. Beware of falling buildings!
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	====The Purpose====		====The Purpose====
	A raid of an organisation is dangerous. The real objective of raiding anyone is theft of those spawned items!<br>		A raid of an organisation is dangerous. The real objective of raiding anyone is theft of those spawned items!<br>
	Raiding should be limited to theft of ammunition, [[Psiclone\|Psiclones]], [[Elerium_(Apocalypse)\|Elerium]], and items [[Marsec_Armor\|wanted]], but not yet available on the [[Trade_(Apocalypse)\|market]], ([[Mind_Shield_(Apocalypse)\|if ever]]). Theft is easier when raiding an organisation that is not hostile to X-Com, until its time to start destroying everything. A non-hostile company will tolerate the presence of X-Com agents in the building and will not attack first.		Raiding should be limited to theft of ammunition, [[Psiclone\|Psiclones]], [[Elerium_(Apocalypse)\|Elerium]], and items [[Marsec_Armor\|wanted]], but not yet available on the [[Trade_(Apocalypse)\|market]], ([[Mind_Shield_(Apocalypse)\|if ever]]).
	* Non-hostiles may accidently damage their building with explosives, and that building damage is always blamed on X-Com!		* Theft is easier when raiding an organisation that is not hostile to X-Com, until its time to start destroying everything. A non-hostile company will tolerate the presence of X-Com agents in the building and will not attack first.
			* Non-hostiles may accidently damage their building with explosives, and that building damage is always blamed on X-Com but since your object is to destroy the internals and kill everyone, their attitude at raid conclusion will be hostile regardless.
	* Along with item placements, defence forces may carry more of what you [[Tech_Levels_(Apocalypse)#Human Tech Levels\|need]].		* Along with item placements, defence forces may carry more of what you [[Tech_Levels_(Apocalypse)#Human Tech Levels\|need]].
	* Using [[Psionics_(Apocalypse)#Psionics_Against_Neutrals\|mind control]] allows underhanded subversive actions.<br>		* Using [[Psionics_(Apocalypse)#Psionics_Against_Neutrals\|mind control]] allows underhanded subversive actions.<br>

	====The Mechanics====		====The Mechanics====
	The destruction of the internals of buildings and the decrease in their available funds does not influence:		Massive loss of funds is the usual outcome when building internals (and X-Com base facilities) are repaired at mission conclusion (escape or success).<br>
			The destruction of the internals of buildings and the [[Known_Bugs_(Apocalypse)#Misconceptions\|decrease in their available funds]] does not influence:
	* The quantity of defence forces.		* The quantity of defence forces.
	* The quality or quantity of weapons carried by such forces.		* The quality or quantity of weapons carried by such forces.
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	* The amount of product available on the market.		* The amount of product available on the market.
	* The type and quantity of craft available for [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Building_Bombing\|Illegal Flier]] actions or for defense of the cityscape structure when under attack.		* The type and quantity of craft available for [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Building_Bombing\|Illegal Flier]] actions or for defense of the cityscape structure when under attack.
	* The speed of repair of their damaged cityscape structures.<br>		* The speed of repair of their damaged cityscape structures.
			* ...or anything else.<br>
	but<br>		but<br>
	* The money you get from the Government at the end of the week depends on their available funds. ~~Don't destroy~~ the ~~internals of government buildings~~ because you are just destroying your money ...still in their pockets.<br>		* The money you get from the Government at the end of the week depends on their available funds. Do not destructively raid the Government because you are just destroying your money ...still in their pockets.<br>
	Raiding for the purpose of destroying the insides of a building ~~doesn't do much except~~ increase hostilities.		Raiding for the purpose of destroying the insides of a building for financial penalty has no effect besides increase hostilities.

	====The Conclusion====		====The Conclusion====

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	* Any unconscious unit will be prevented from becoming active again if any unit is standing on them. Large alien lifeforms only need one agent to stand on any part of the large red circle to keep them subdued.		* Any unconscious unit will be prevented from becoming active again if any unit is standing on them. Large alien lifeforms only need one agent to stand on any part of the large red circle to keep them subdued.
	* Any body, alive or dead, cannot be picked up.		* Any body, alive or dead, cannot be picked up.
	* The battlescape environment is randomly generated from segments according to the building type. The final size is dependant on the population of: aliens, civilians, ~~security guards~~ (cultists, gangsters, police ~~and~~ guards), and X-Com units. The maximum size of any tactical battlescape map is 3x3, ~~made up of different~~ sized segments.		* The battlescape environment is randomly generated from segments according to the building type. The final size is dependant on the population of: aliens, civilians, defence forces (cultists, gangsters, police guards), and X-Com units. The maximum size of any tactical battlescape map is 3x3 and the smallest is 1x1 (often used for [[Warehouse_(Apocalypse)\|Warehouse]] battlescapes). Each map may contain a randon mix of 1x1, 2x1, 2x2 sized segments.
	* The lesser the population, the smaller the map!		* The lesser the population, the smaller the map!
	* Battlescape damage and [[Marsec_High_Explosive\|destruction]] of map features such as stairs, ramps, floors around grav-lifts etc. can trap entities. [[Power_Sword\|Digging]] a trench can prevent hostile forces from reaching the blue-exit-tiles (no escape from the battlescape) or to funnel them through a choke point.		* Battlescape damage and [[Marsec_High_Explosive\|destruction]] of map features such as stairs, ramps, floors around grav-lifts etc. can trap entities. [[Power_Sword\|Digging]] a trench can prevent hostile forces from reaching the blue-exit-tiles (no escape from the battlescape) or to funnel them through a choke point.
	* Battlescape damage to a building, trees, ~~road~~, etc. will <u>always</u> be blamed on X-Com, ~~irrelevant~~ who is responsible.		* Battlescape damage to a building, furniture, trees, fences, etc. will <u>always</u> be blamed on X-Com, regardless of who was responsible.
	* UFO crash recovery battlescapes are not owned by anyone. Damage to the landscape is irrelevant and does not contribute to any score or relations change.		* UFO crash recovery battlescapes are not owned by anyone. Damage to the landscape is irrelevant and does not contribute to any score or relations change.

	=Infested Already!=		=Infested Already!=
	At the start of X-Com Apocalypse, there is an alien infested building! It is unknown where, and there is no way of knowing until a ~~security~~ force somewhere finds evidence of aliens within their buildings. An "Alien Detected" alert will be issued and is displayed for X-Com's immediate attention, with the building in question circled in red on the overhead cityscape view. The alien menace must be [[Starting_a_Mission_(Apocalypse)\|dealt with]] immediately!		At the start of X-Com Apocalypse, there is an alien infested building! It is unknown where, and there is no way of knowing until a defence force somewhere finds evidence of aliens within their buildings. An "Alien Detected" alert will be issued and is displayed for X-Com's immediate attention, with the building in question circled in red on the overhead cityscape view. The alien menace must be [[Starting_a_Mission_(Apocalypse)\|dealt with]] immediately!
	* There is no way of knowing which organisation is in trouble (unless you save/load). Searching random buildings is not worth the effort nor worth the decrease in [[Relations_(Apocalypse)\|relations]] of such actions, however, searching (or <s>intentionally</s> internally damaging) your own building has no negative effects... and you might detect aliens!		* There is no way of knowing which organisation is in trouble (unless you save/load). Searching random buildings is not worth the effort nor worth the decrease in [[Relations_(Apocalypse)\|relations]] of such actions, however, searching (or <s>intentionally</s> internally damaging) your own building has no negative effects... and you might detect aliens!
	* The 'alien detected' alert will slowly fade away if you ignore it (ultra-fast time, overhead view centered on the building with the red circle), but the hostiles present [[Alien_Infiltration_(Apocalypse)#Infiltration_Graph\|may not]].		* The 'alien detected' alert will slowly fade away if you ignore it (ultra-fast time, overhead view centered on the building with the red circle), but the hostiles present [[Alien_Infiltration_(Apocalypse)#Infiltration_Graph\|may not]].
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	=Raid=		=Raid=
	A raid will contain [[Population_(Apocalypse)#Building_Defence\|Defence Forces]] to defend the structure:		A raid will contain [[Population_(Apocalypse)#Building_Defence\|Defence Forces]] to defend the structure:
	* Company buildings and the government will contain '''Building Security'''.		* Company buildings and the government will contain '''Building Security''' (also known simply as '''Guards''').
	* Gang buildings will contain '''Gangsters'''.		* Gang buildings will contain '''Gangsters'''.
	* Temple buildings will have '''Cultists'''.		* Temple buildings will have '''Cultists'''.
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	A unique feature of raiding a building is the opportunity to steal randomly generated (spawned) items which are placed at particular locations relevant to the building's battlescape segments. The type of items available to steal will depend on which organisation X-Com is raiding. Any organisation, allied to hostile, can be raided:		A unique feature of raiding a building is the opportunity to steal randomly generated (spawned) items which are placed at particular locations relevant to the building's battlescape segments. The type of items available to steal will depend on which organisation X-Com is raiding. Any organisation, allied to hostile, can be raided:
	* If a hostile organisation is raided by X-Com, a fire-fight will commence.		* If a hostile organisation is raided by X-Com, a fire-fight will commence.
	* The time elasped (the number of weeks passed in the game) determines the technology used by ~~security~~, not score.		* The time elasped (the number of weeks passed in the game) determines the technology used by defence forces, not score.
	* Friends of the targeted organisation may have a negative opinion of the attackers, and may become hostile.		* Friends of the targeted organisation may have a negative opinion of the attackers, and may become hostile.
	* Take the items before you start the demolition.		* Take the items before you start the demolition.
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	====The Tactics====		====The Tactics====
	Score will increase from completing many raids. The technology available to the alien horde is based on your tactical score and not time elasped (as it is with ~~security~~).		Score will increase from completing many raids. The technology available to the alien horde is based on your tactical score and not time elasped (as it is with defence forces).
	* To limit score, escape from the map before all you neutralise everyone.		* To limit score, escape from the map before all you neutralise everyone.
	* One X-Com agent can hide better than a squad of troopers shuffling about trying to evade the hostiles. Use an agent with the best strength, speed and stamina.		* One X-Com agent can hide better than a squad of troopers shuffling about trying to evade the hostiles. Use an agent with the best strength, speed and stamina.
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	Raiding should be limited to theft of ammunition, [[Psiclone\|Psiclones]], [[Elerium_(Apocalypse)\|Elerium]], and items [[Marsec_Armor\|wanted]], but not yet available on the [[Trade_(Apocalypse)\|market]], ([[Mind_Shield_(Apocalypse)\|if ever]]). Theft is easier when raiding an organisation that is not yet hostile to X-Com, until its time to start destroying everything. A non-hostile company will tolerate the presence of X-Com agents in the building and will not attack first.		Raiding should be limited to theft of ammunition, [[Psiclone\|Psiclones]], [[Elerium_(Apocalypse)\|Elerium]], and items [[Marsec_Armor\|wanted]], but not yet available on the [[Trade_(Apocalypse)\|market]], ([[Mind_Shield_(Apocalypse)\|if ever]]). Theft is easier when raiding an organisation that is not yet hostile to X-Com, until its time to start destroying everything. A non-hostile company will tolerate the presence of X-Com agents in the building and will not attack first.
	* Non-hostiles may accidently damage their building with explosives, and that building damage is always blamed on X-Com!		* Non-hostiles may accidently damage their building with explosives, and that building damage is always blamed on X-Com!
	* Along with item placements, ~~security~~ may carry more of what you [[Tech_Levels_(Apocalypse)#Human Tech Levels\|need]].		* Along with item placements, defence forces may carry more of what you [[Tech_Levels_(Apocalypse)#Human Tech Levels\|need]].
	* Using [[Psionics_(Apocalypse)#Psionics_Against_Neutrals\|mind control]] allows underhanded subversive actions.<br>		* Using [[Psionics_(Apocalypse)#Psionics_Against_Neutrals\|mind control]] allows underhanded subversive actions.<br>

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	====The Conclusion====		====The Conclusion====
	It is pointless to damage the internal structures, kill defence forces or to injure your agents. A raid is only for [[Stun_Raid\|theft]]!		It is pointless to damage the internal structures, kill defence forces or to injure your agents. A raid is only for [[Stun_Raid\|theft]]!

	=Building Bombing=		=Building Bombing=
	'''Special Note:''' This section is relevant to the [[Cityscape_Fighting_(Apocalypse)#Bombing_Buildings\|Cityscape]] only, and not for any Battlescape mission.<br>		'''Special Note:''' This section is relevant to the [[Cityscape_Fighting_(Apocalypse)#Bombing_Buildings\|Cityscape]] only, and not for any Battlescape mission.<br>
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	====Consequences====		====Consequences====
	Only weapon impacts from <u>either X-Com or Aliens</u> will influence your 'Damage To City' score, that is, negative score is 'awarded' for each impact. What happens after that impact is ~~disregarded~~.<br>		Only weapon impacts from <u>either X-Com or Aliens</u> will influence your 'Damage To City' score, that is, negative score is 'awarded' for each impact. What happens after that impact is irrelevant.<br>
	X-Com's score will not be affected by:		X-Com's score will not be affected by:
	* Illegal flyers and police action.		* Illegal flyers and police action.

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	=Search And Investigation=		=Search And Investigation=
	A [[Starting_a_Mission_(Apocalypse)#Starting\|search]] for alien [[Alien_Infiltration_(Apocalypse)\|infestation]] inside buildings will be necessary to eradicate aliens and to cease their infiltration and subversive actions. If aliens are detected, a battlescape mission will immediately start with the objective to kill the alien menace (without damaging the structure ''too much''). If no alien lifeforms are found, the [[Relations_(Apocalypse)\|organisation]] inconvenienced by such a disturbance will file a protest by becoming slightly more hostile.<br>		A [[Starting_a_Mission_(Apocalypse)#Starting\|search]] for alien [[Alien_Infiltration_(Apocalypse)\|infestation]] inside buildings will be necessary to eradicate aliens and to cease their infiltration and subversive actions. If aliens are detected, a battlescape mission will immediately start with the objective to kill the alien menace (without damaging the structure ''too much''). If no alien lifeforms are found, the [[Relations_(Apocalypse)\|organisation]] inconvenienced by such a disturbance will file a protest by becoming slightly more hostile.<br>
	When alien lifeforms are detected, [[~~Organizations~~#~~Corporate Security~~ Forces~~\|security guards~~]] will only appear if the company is hostile to X-Com:		When alien lifeforms are detected, [[Population_(Apocalypse)#Building_Defence\|Defence Forces]] will only appear if the company is hostile to X-Com:
	* If the owner of the building is '''allied''' with the Aliens, ~~security~~ will join the alien side to fight against X-Com.		* If the owner of the building is '''allied''' with the Aliens, defence forces will join the alien side to fight against X-Com.
	* If the owner of the building is '''hostile''' with the Aliens, ~~security~~ will attack both~~, hence, a~~ firefight between the aliens and ~~security~~ is possible. (don't interupt!).		* If the owner of the building is '''hostile''' with the Aliens, aliens will attack both! A firefight between the aliens and defence forces is possible. (don't interupt!).
	To complete the mission successfully, any hostiles must be neutralized (usually [[Multiworm_Egg_(Apocalypse)\|most]] [[Chrysalis_(Apocalypse)\|aliens]] as well). Aliens that escape the combat area during the battle will move to nearby buildings via the people tube network. If X-Com abandons the battlescape (blue exit tiles), infiltration may progress further.		To complete the mission successfully, any hostiles must be neutralized (usually [[Multiworm_Egg_(Apocalypse)\|most]] [[Chrysalis_(Apocalypse)\|aliens]] as well). Aliens that escape the combat area during the battle will move to nearby buildings via the people tube network. If X-Com abandons the battlescape (blue exit tiles), infiltration may progress further.

	=Raid=		=Raid=
	A raid will contain [[Population_(Apocalypse)#~~Building_Defenders~~\|~~security guards~~]] to defend the structure:		A raid will contain [[Population_(Apocalypse)#Building_Defence\|Defence Forces]] to defend the structure:
	* Company buildings and the government will contain '''Building Security'''.		* Company buildings and the government will contain '''Building Security'''.
	* Gang buildings will contain '''Gangsters'''.		* Gang buildings will contain '''Gangsters'''.
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	====The Mechanics====		====The Mechanics====
	The destruction of the internals of buildings and the decrease in their available funds does not influence:		The destruction of the internals of buildings and the decrease in their available funds does not influence:
	* The quantity of ~~security guards~~.		* The quantity of defence forces.
	* The quality or quantity of weapons carried by ~~security~~.		* The quality or quantity of weapons carried by such forces.
	* The capacity to perform a Base Attack against X-com ~~(if they are hostile)~~.		* The capacity to perform a Base Attack against X-com.
	* The amount of product available on the market.		* The amount of product available on the market.
	* The type and quantity of craft available for [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Building_Bombing\|Illegal Flier]] ~~action~~ or for defense of the cityscape structure when under attack.		* The type and quantity of craft available for [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Building_Bombing\|Illegal Flier]] actions or for defense of the cityscape structure when under attack.
	* The speed of repair of their damaged cityscape ~~structure~~.		* The speed of repair of their damaged cityscape structures.<br>
			but<br>
	* The money you get from the Government at the end of the week depends on their available funds. Don't destroy the government buildings because you are just destroying your money ...still in their pockets.<br>		* The money you get from the Government at the end of the week depends on their available funds. Don't destroy the government buildings because you are just destroying your money ...still in their pockets.<br>
	Raiding for the purpose of destroying the insides of a building doesn't do much except increase hostilities.		Raiding for the purpose of destroying the insides of a building doesn't do much except increase hostilities.

	====The Conclusion====		====The Conclusion====
	It is pointless to damage the internal structures, kill ~~security~~ or to injure your agents. A raid is only for [[Stun_Raid\|theft]]!		It is pointless to damage the internal structures, kill defence forces or to injure your agents. A raid is only for [[Stun_Raid\|theft]]!
	=Building Bombing=		=Building Bombing=
	'''Special Note:''' This section is relevant to the [[Cityscape_Fighting_(Apocalypse)#Bombing_Buildings\|Cityscape]] only, and not for any Battlescape mission.<br>		'''Special Note:''' This section is relevant to the [[Cityscape_Fighting_(Apocalypse)#Bombing_Buildings\|Cityscape]] only, and not for any Battlescape mission.<br>
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	* Loiter around their friend's building at a low to medium altitude in a location that will not damage your craft if parts of the building collapse, but will allow the hostile-to-you craft's missed weapon shots to impact their friend's structure.		* Loiter around their friend's building at a low to medium altitude in a location that will not damage your craft if parts of the building collapse, but will allow the hostile-to-you craft's missed weapon shots to impact their friend's structure.
	* Wait (stationary or do short random movements with your air craft) around the building. Your attackers will shoot at your vehicle but may end up missing, hitting their friend's building enough times that their 'friend' (now hostile) launches craft to defend the building. If that message appears (mentioned above) but no craft have been launched, it does not matter. They are now hostile to the organisation which caused all that damage!		* Wait (stationary or do short random movements with your air craft) around the building. Your attackers will shoot at your vehicle but may end up missing, hitting their friend's building enough times that their 'friend' (now hostile) launches craft to defend the building. If that message appears (mentioned above) but no craft have been launched, it does not matter. They are now hostile to the organisation which caused all that damage!
	* The company that caused the damage will not be hostile to their 'old ~~friend~~' until they start to be attacked. The two, once friendly organisations are now hostile to each other!<br>		* The company that caused the damage will not be hostile to their 'old mates' until they start to be attacked by their former friend. The two, once friendly organisations are now hostile to each other!<br>
	This '''bait and dodge''' tactic can be used to change relationships~~: make the~~ Aliens ~~and <s>Transtellar</s> anyone~~ hostile to ~~each other. It is the only reliable method~~ to ~~convince Transtellar~~ to ~~resume transport of personel and transferred goods, however,~~ if they are ~~infiltrated~~ and ~~Alien control, they are lost forever~~!<br>		This '''bait and dodge''' tactic can be used to change relationships. Aliens can be forced to be hostile to anyone (including Cult Of Sirius), Transtellar can switch back to be able to transfer equipment again if they are hostile to aliens, resuming the purchase of goods from hostile companies etc. and any inter-organisation relationships can be soured just because!<br>
	~~Note:~~ Relations work on a simple principle: '''the enemy of my enemy is my friend'''. If X-com attacks one organisation, any hostile companies to the victim will like X-Com more, whereas friendlies will hate X-Com.<br>		*Relations work on a simple principle: '''the enemy of my enemy is my friend'''. If X-com attacks one organisation, any hostile companies to the victim will like X-Com more, whereas friendlies of the victim will hate X-Com.<br>
	Δ The named UFO: [[Alien_Escort_Ship_(Apocalypse)\|Escort]] does not have offensive weaponry.		Δ The named UFO: [[Alien_Escort_Ship_(Apocalypse)\|Escort]] does not have offensive weaponry.


	====Consequences====		====Consequences====
	Only weapon impacts from <u>either X-Com or Aliens</u> will influence your 'Damage To City' score, that is, negative score is 'awarded' for each impact ~~and not what~~ happens ~~to the building as a result of~~ that impact.<br>		Only weapon impacts from <u>either X-Com or Aliens</u> will influence your 'Damage To City' score, that is, negative score is 'awarded' for each impact. What happens after that impact is disregarded.<br>
	X-Com's score will not be affected by:		X-Com's score will not be affected by:
	* Illegal flyers and police action.		* Illegal flyers and police action.
	* Organisations hostile to each other fighting in the cityscape.<br>		* Organisations hostile to each other fighting in the cityscape.<br>

	Note: funding does not matter, see above: '''Raid:The Mechanics'''.		Special Note: funding does not matter, see above: '''Raid:The Mechanics'''.

	=Base Defense=		=Base Defense=