Tentaculat - Revision history

Magic9mushroom: removed Bio-Drone reference, number of general tweaks and typo fixes.

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	\| aggression = 2		\| aggression = 2

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	Tentaculats are a race of what can only be described as floating brains. While they possess no ranged weapons, their speed and special melee attack makes them one of the most powerful Aliens in the [[Second Alien War]]. Only [[Bio-Drone]]s have a comparable threat level.		Tentaculats are a race of what can only be described as floating brains. While they possess no ranged weapons, their speed and special melee attack makes them one of the most powerful Aliens in the [[Second Alien War]]. Only [[Bio-Drone]]s have a comparable threat level.

	They are encountered ~~almost~~ exclusively underwater, defending important Alien structures such as Alien Colonies or [[Artefact Site]]s. They are also known to act as watchdogs for some of the larger Alien Subs that have touched down on the ~~sea bed~~, such as the ~~Dreadnaught~~.		They are encountered exclusively underwater, defending important Alien structures such as Alien Colonies or [[Artefact Site]]s. They are also known to act as watchdogs for some of the larger Alien Subs that have touched down on the seabed, such as the [[Dreadnought]].

	Tentaculats are armed with powerful beaks that can pierce many inches of thick armour, regardless of the material. With their spine-line appendages, a Tentaculat paralyses its victims and bites them to transmute them into mindless things by injecting a fast acting agent. In addition to the mind destroying effects, the Tentaculat's transmutation process accelerates rigor mortis and bloats the victim until it rips through and destroys any suit of armour being worn. The victim will wander mindlessly in a shuffle and try to strangle or strike any X-Com target it comes across with inhuman strength.		Tentaculats are armed with powerful beaks that can pierce many inches of thick armour, regardless of the material. With their spine-line appendages, a Tentaculat paralyses its victims and bites them to transmute them into mindless things by injecting a fast acting agent. In addition to the mind destroying effects, the Tentaculat's transmutation process accelerates rigor mortis and bloats the victim until it rips through and destroys any suit of armour being worn. The victim will wander mindlessly in a shuffle and try to strangle or strike any X-Com target it comes across with inhuman strength.

	Even if one of the zombified victims is killed, somehow, a new Tentaculat bursts from the corpse - unless the killing blow is done with a phosphorous round. This appears to cause the incubating Tentaculat's growth process to fail.		Even if one of the zombified victims is killed, somehow, a new Tentaculat bursts from the corpse - unless the killing blow is done with a phosphorous round. This appears to cause the incubating Tentaculat's growth process to fail.
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	* Takes 0.8x damage from armour piercing attacks, 0.9x from Gauss attacks, 1.1x damage from Sonic, Stun and melee attacks and 1.5x damage from explosives.		* Takes 0.8x damage from armour piercing attacks, 0.9x from Gauss attacks, 1.1x damage from Sonic, Stun and melee attacks and 1.5x damage from explosives.
	* It is found exclusively underwater, and is a fairly common terror unit in the mid- and late-game~~. It is usually found defending alien Colonies or Artifact Sites, or accompanying Tasoths or Lobster Men~~.		* It is found exclusively underwater, and is a fairly common terror unit in the mid- and late-game.
	* ~~Their~~ Bravery stat ~~is so high they~~ never ~~panic~~.		* Due to its high Bravery stat, the Tentaculat never panics.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Darkpast: /* Notes */ Do not appear on land after all.

2020-06-02T06:59:12Z

Notes: Do not appear on land after all.

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	* Takes 0.8x damage from armour piercing attacks, 0.9x from Gauss attacks, 1.1x damage from Sonic, Stun and melee attacks and 1.5x damage from explosives.		* Takes 0.8x damage from armour piercing attacks, 0.9x from Gauss attacks, 1.1x damage from Sonic, Stun and melee attacks and 1.5x damage from explosives.
	* It is found ~~almost~~ exclusively underwater, and is a fairly common terror unit in the mid- and late-game. It is usually found defending alien Colonies or Artifact Sites, or accompanying Tasoths or Lobster Men~~. There is a small chance of meeting one on land, if your base gets attacked by a Mixed crew Dreadnought. This is likely a bug or design oversight~~.		* It is found exclusively underwater, and is a fairly common terror unit in the mid- and late-game. It is usually found defending alien Colonies or Artifact Sites, or accompanying Tasoths or Lobster Men.
	* Their Bravery stat is so high they never panic.		* Their Bravery stat is so high they never panic.

Magic9mushroom: /* Tactics */ typo

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Tactics: typo

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	Tentaculats are extremely dangerous, especially since they have the potential to transform you own Aquanauts into more Tentaculats. Some things to keep in mind when fighting them:		Tentaculats are extremely dangerous, especially since they have the potential to transform you own Aquanauts into more Tentaculats. Some things to keep in mind when fighting them:
	* Unlike with [[Chryssalid]]s, "flying" offers no protection against the Tentaculat's attacks... which means many of the standard anti-Chryssalid tactis won't work.		* Unlike with [[Chryssalid]]s, "flying" offers no protection against the Tentaculat's attacks... which means many of the standard anti-Chryssalid tactis won't work.
	* [[Submersible Weapons Systems]], especially ~~Displasers~~, are highly resistant to their attacks and cannot be zombified.		* [[Submersible Weapons Systems]], especially Displacers, are highly resistant to their attacks and cannot be zombified.
	* Like Chryssalids, they can exhaust their Energy in prolonged battles, which will slow them down considerably.		* Like Chryssalids, they can exhaust their Energy in prolonged battles, which will slow them down considerably.
	* Tentaculats are water-bound and are never found on land. X-Com Aquanauts do not have to suffer the same mass infestations as their predecessors had to whenever a Chryssalid was dropped into an urban area.		* Tentaculats are water-bound and are never found on land. X-Com Aquanauts do not have to suffer the same mass infestations as their predecessors had to whenever a Chryssalid was dropped into an urban area.

Darkpast: /* Notes */ removed repeated information

2014-11-23T08:04:16Z

Notes: removed repeated information

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	* Takes 0.8x damage from armour piercing attacks, 0.9x from Gauss attacks, 1.1x damage from Sonic, Stun and melee attacks and 1.5x damage from explosives.		* Takes 0.8x damage from armour piercing attacks, 0.9x from Gauss attacks, 1.1x damage from Sonic, Stun and melee attacks and 1.5x damage from explosives.
	* It is found almost exclusively underwater, and is a fairly common terror unit in the mid- and late-game. It is usually found defending alien Colonies or Artifact Sites, or accompanying Tasoths or Lobster Men. There is a small chance of meeting one on land, if your base gets attacked by a Mixed crew Dreadnought. This is likely a bug or design oversight.		* It is found almost exclusively underwater, and is a fairly common terror unit in the mid- and late-game. It is usually found defending alien Colonies or Artifact Sites, or accompanying Tasoths or Lobster Men. There is a small chance of meeting one on land, if your base gets attacked by a Mixed crew Dreadnought. This is likely a bug or design oversight.
	* ~~Is very fast (very high TU). Slower than a Chryssalid on Beginner, but faster on Superhuman.~~		* Their Bravery stat is so high they never panic.
	* High Health.
	* Very high Energy.
	* Very high Reactions. While this may seem to be of little use to an unarmed creature, it helps prevent X-Com reaction shots against them.
	* Very high Strength.
	* Very high MC Strength, making them very difficult to affect with MC attacks.
	* Bravery is so high they never panic.
	* Can move up and down levels freely (i.e. "fly").

	==See Also==		==See Also==

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	{{Ref Open\|title = Tentaculat}}		{{Ref Open\|title = Tentaculat}}
	[[Image:Tentaculat.PNG\|right\|Tentaculat]]		[[Image:Tentaculat.PNG\|right\|Tentaculat]]
	Not even the depths of a Lovecraftian nightmare could spawn such as this indescribable creature. No comparison to any Earth animal exists, the environment that could produce such as this beyond imagination.<br>Armed with long tentacles the Tentaculat paralyses its victims then transmutes them into mindless things. These progeny can cause death on touch, even through armour.<br>The Tentaculat is the most fearsome alien yet encountered by X-Com. <br clear="all" />		Not even the depths of a Lovecraftian nightmare could spawn such as this indescribable creature. No comparison to any Earth animal exists, the environment that could produce such as this beyond imagination.<br><br>Armed with long tentacles the Tentaculat paralyses its victims then transmutes them into mindless things. These progeny can cause death on touch, even through armour.<br><br>The Tentaculat is the most fearsome alien yet encountered by X-Com. <br clear="all" />
	{{Ref Close \| source = Terror From The Deep Ufopaedia}}		{{Ref Close \| source = Terror From The Deep Ufopaedia}}

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2014-08-03T00:32:05Z

Tactics

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	* Like Chryssalids, they can exhaust their Energy in prolonged battles, which will slow them down considerably.		* Like Chryssalids, they can exhaust their Energy in prolonged battles, which will slow them down considerably.
	* Tentaculats are water-bound and are never found on land. X-Com Aquanauts do not have to suffer the same mass infestations as their predecessors had to whenever a Chryssalid was dropped into an urban area.		* Tentaculats are water-bound and are never found on land. X-Com Aquanauts do not have to suffer the same mass infestations as their predecessors had to whenever a Chryssalid was dropped into an urban area.
	* Tentaculats are vulnerable to explosives. However, they also have a high amount of health, so don't count on a single [[Magna-Blast Grenade]] to reliably take out a Tentaculat.
	* Always try to leave TUs unused so that your Aquanauts can reaction fire - even a glancing shot will sometimes cause the Tentaculat to retreat. You can also use [[Particle Disturbance Grenade]]s to achieve a similar effect.		* Always try to leave TUs unused so that your Aquanauts can reaction fire - even a glancing shot will sometimes cause the Tentaculat to retreat. You can also use [[Particle Disturbance Grenade]]s to achieve a similar effect.
	* Later in the game you can use M.C.'d Aliens for scouting, so that the Tentaculats kill them instead of your Aquanauts (this will not result in zombification).		* Later in the game you can use M.C.'d Aliens for scouting, so that the Tentaculats kill them instead of your Aquanauts (this will not result in zombification).
	* Try to make sure any fallen Tentaculats are truly dead ~~(listen~~ for the death scream). If in doubt, throw a grenade on the body. It will automatically kill off any unconscious Aliens in the blast.		* Try to make sure any fallen Tentaculats are truly dead by listening for the death scream or picking up the body to see if it is a corpse. If in doubt, throw a grenade on the body. It will automatically kill off any unconscious Aliens in the blast. If you do not want to destroy nearby equipment or unconscious aliens, revive the Tentaculat with a [[Medi-Kit (TFTD)\| Medi-Kit]] and shoot it again.
	* Their Front Armour is rather strong, so try to ~~shoot it~~ from the sides or rear. ~~Its Under Armour is very weak~~, ~~and another reason why it~~'s a ~~good idea~~ to ~~use explosives against it~~.		* Their Front Armour is rather strong, so try to attack them from the sides or rear for better damage.
			* Tentaculats are vulnerable to explosives. However, they also have a high amount of health, so don't count on a single [[Magna-Blast Grenade]] to reliably take out a Tentaculat.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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General Information

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	{{Ref Open\|title = Tentaculat}}		{{Ref Open\|title = Tentaculat}}
	[[Image:Tentaculat.PNG\|right\|Tentaculat]]		[[Image:Tentaculat.PNG\|right\|Tentaculat]]
	Not even the depths of a Lovecraftian nightmare could spawn such as this indescribable creature. No comparison to any Earth animal exists, the environment that could produce such as this beyond imagination.<~~br></~~br>Armed with long tentacles the Tentaculat paralyses its victims then transmutes them into mindless things. These progeny can cause death on touch, even through armour.<~~br></~~br>The Tentaculat is the most fearsome alien yet encountered by X-Com. <br clear="all" />		Not even the depths of a Lovecraftian nightmare could spawn such as this indescribable creature. No comparison to any Earth animal exists, the environment that could produce such as this beyond imagination.<br>Armed with long tentacles the Tentaculat paralyses its victims then transmutes them into mindless things. These progeny can cause death on touch, even through armour.<br>The Tentaculat is the most fearsome alien yet encountered by X-Com. <br clear="all" />
	{{Ref Close \| source = Terror From The Deep Ufopaedia}}		{{Ref Close \| source = Terror From The Deep Ufopaedia}}

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Tactics

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	* Like Chryssalids, they can exhaust their Energy in prolonged battles, which will slow them down considerably.		* Like Chryssalids, they can exhaust their Energy in prolonged battles, which will slow them down considerably.
	* Tentaculats are water-bound and are never found on land. X-Com Aquanauts do not have to suffer the same mass infestations as their predecessors had to whenever a Chryssalid was dropped into an urban area.		* Tentaculats are water-bound and are never found on land. X-Com Aquanauts do not have to suffer the same mass infestations as their predecessors had to whenever a Chryssalid was dropped into an urban area.
	* Tentaculats are vulnerable to explosives. However, they also have a high amount of health, so don't count on a single [[Magna-Blast Grenade]] to take out a Tentaculat.		* Tentaculats are vulnerable to explosives. However, they also have a high amount of health, so don't count on a single [[Magna-Blast Grenade]] to reliably take out a Tentaculat.
	* Always try to leave TUs unused so that your Aquanauts can reaction fire - even a glancing shot will sometimes cause the Tentaculat to retreat. You can also use [[Particle Disturbance Grenade]]s to achieve a similar effect.		* Always try to leave TUs unused so that your Aquanauts can reaction fire - even a glancing shot will sometimes cause the Tentaculat to retreat. You can also use [[Particle Disturbance Grenade]]s to achieve a similar effect.
	* Later in the game you can use M.C.'d Aliens for scouting, so that the Tentaculats kill them instead of your Aquanauts (this will not result in zombification).		* Later in the game you can use M.C.'d Aliens for scouting, so that the Tentaculats kill them instead of your Aquanauts (this will not result in zombification).

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	Tentaculats are a race of what can only be described as floating brains. While they possess no ranged weapons, their speed and special melee attack ~~makes~~ them ~~one~~ of ~~the most powerful Aliens in the [[Second Alien War]]. Only~~ [[~~Bio-Drone~~]]~~s have a comparable threat level~~.		Tentaculats are a race of what can only be described as floating brains. While they possess no ranged weapons, their speed and special melee attack make them a prime cause of [[Aquanaut]] deaths.

	They are encountered exclusively underwater, defending important Alien structures such as Alien Colonies or [[Artefact Site]]s. They are also known to act as watchdogs for some of the larger Alien Subs that have touched down on the seabed, such as the [[Dreadnought]].		They are encountered exclusively underwater, defending important Alien structures such as Alien Colonies or [[Artefact Site]]s. They are also known to act as watchdogs for some of the larger Alien Subs that have touched down on the seabed, such as the [[Dreadnought]].
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	== Tactics ==		== Tactics ==

	Tentaculats are extremely dangerous, especially since they have the potential to transform ~~you~~ own Aquanauts into more Tentaculats. Some things to keep in mind when fighting them:		Tentaculats are extremely dangerous, especially since they have the potential to transform your own Aquanauts into more Tentaculats. Some things to keep in mind when fighting them:
	* Unlike with [[Chryssalid]]s, "flying" offers no protection against ~~the Tentaculat's attacks...~~ which means many of the standard anti-Chryssalid ~~tactis~~ won't work.		* Unlike with [[Chryssalid]]s, "flying" offers no protection against Tentaculats, which means many of the standard anti-Chryssalid tactics won't work.
	* [[Submersible Weapons Systems]], especially Displacers, are highly resistant to their attacks and cannot be zombified.		* [[Submersible Weapons Systems]], especially Displacers, are highly resistant to their attacks and cannot be zombified.
	* Like Chryssalids, they can exhaust their Energy in prolonged battles, which will slow them down considerably.		* Like Chryssalids, they can exhaust their Energy in prolonged battles, which will slow them down considerably.
	* Tentaculats are water-bound and are never found on land. X-Com Aquanauts do not have to suffer the same mass infestations as their predecessors had to whenever a Chryssalid was dropped into an urban area.		* Tentaculats are water-bound and are never found on land. X-Com Aquanauts do not have to suffer the same mass infestations as their predecessors had to whenever a Chryssalid was dropped into an urban area.
	* Always try to leave TUs unused so that your Aquanauts can reaction fire - even a glancing shot will sometimes cause the Tentaculat to retreat. You can also use [[Particle Disturbance Grenade]]s to achieve a similar effect.		* Always try to leave TUs unused so that your Aquanauts can reaction fire - even a glancing shot will sometimes cause the Tentaculat to retreat. You can also use [[Particle Disturbance Grenade]]s to achieve a similar effect.
	* Later in the game you can use M.C.'d Aliens for scouting, so that the Tentaculats kill them instead of your Aquanauts (this will not result in zombification).		* Later in the game you can use M.C.ed Aliens for scouting, so that the Tentaculats kill them instead of your Aquanauts (this will not result in zombification).
	* Try to make sure any fallen Tentaculats are truly dead by listening for the death scream or picking up the body to see if it is a corpse. If in doubt, throw a grenade on the body~~. It~~ will automatically kill off any unconscious Aliens in the blast. If you do not want to destroy nearby equipment or unconscious aliens, revive the Tentaculat with a [[Medi-Kit (TFTD)\| Medi-Kit]] and shoot it again.		* Try to make sure any fallen Tentaculats are truly dead by listening for the death scream or picking up the body to see if it is a corpse. If in doubt, throw a grenade on the body; it will automatically kill off any unconscious Aliens in the blast. If you do not want to destroy nearby equipment or unconscious aliens, revive the Tentaculat with a [[Medi-Kit (TFTD)\| Medi-Kit]] and shoot it again.
	* Their Front Armour is rather strong, so try to attack them from the sides or rear for better damage.		* Their Front Armour is rather strong, so try to attack them from the sides or rear for better damage.
	* Tentaculats are vulnerable to explosives. However, they also have a high amount of health, so don't count on a single [[Magna-Blast Grenade]] to reliably take out a Tentaculat.		* Tentaculats are vulnerable to explosives. However, they also have a high amount of health, so don't count on a single [[Magna-Blast Grenade]] to reliably take out a Tentaculat.
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	* Takes 0.8x damage from armour piercing attacks, 0.9x from Gauss attacks, 1.1x damage from Sonic, Stun and melee attacks and 1.5x damage from explosives.		* Takes 0.8x damage from armour piercing attacks, 0.9x from Gauss attacks, 1.1x damage from Sonic, Stun and melee attacks and 1.5x damage from explosives.
	* It is found exclusively underwater, and is a fairly common terror unit in the mid- and late-game.		* It is found exclusively underwater, and is a fairly common terror unit in the mid- and late-game.
	* Due to ~~its high~~ Bravery stat, ~~the Tentaculat~~ never ~~panics~~.		* Due to their Bravery stat of 110 (equal to a [[SWS]]), Tentaculats never panic.

	==See Also==		==See Also==