Triscene - Revision history

Darkpast: added heights

2022-08-17T22:43:29Z

added heights

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	\| energy_recharge = 40		\| energy_recharge = 40
	\| victory_points = 25		\| victory_points = 25
	\| standing_height = ?		\| standing_height = 23
	\| kneeling_height = ?		\| kneeling_height = 16
	\| intelligence = 3		\| intelligence = 3
	\| aggression = 2		\| aggression = 2

Magic9mushroom: /* Tactics */ "reliably" already covers the exploit

2020-04-22T12:39:53Z

Tactics: "reliably" already covers the exploit

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	* All types of grenades are good at quickly dispatching Triscenes when fighting in open areas. Even [[Magna-Blast Grenade]]s can do a respectable amount of damage.		* All types of grenades are good at quickly dispatching Triscenes when fighting in open areas. Even [[Magna-Blast Grenade]]s can do a respectable amount of damage.
	* The [[Particle Disturbance Grenade]] can be useful because it can be deployed without exposing oneself to the Triscene's deadly weapons. Of course, getting the big dino to trigger the grenade can be hard if it has decided to hole up in some tiny nook or wander away from the trap.		* The [[Particle Disturbance Grenade]] can be useful because it can be deployed without exposing oneself to the Triscene's deadly weapons. Of course, getting the big dino to trigger the grenade can be hard if it has decided to hole up in some tiny nook or wander away from the trap.
	* Because Triscenes only appear above water, the [[Disruptor Pulse Launcher]], [[Torpedo Launcher]] and [[Hydro-Jet Cannon]] can not be reliably used against them~~. At least, normally~~.		* Because Triscenes only appear above water, the [[Disruptor Pulse Launcher]], [[Torpedo Launcher]] and [[Hydro-Jet Cannon]] can not be reliably used against them.
	* Sonic weapons are effective and will defeat Triscenes with some persistence, but only on Beginner or Experienced difficulty levels. Their effectiveness drops sharply on Veteran difficulty and above. Superhuman-level Triscenes are almost completely immune even to Sonic Cannons.		* Sonic weapons are effective and will defeat Triscenes with some persistence, but only on Beginner or Experienced difficulty levels. Their effectiveness drops sharply on Veteran difficulty and above. Superhuman-level Triscenes are almost completely immune even to Sonic Cannons.
	* ''Strong'' melee weapons can be used in a pinch to take one down. On high difficulties, [[Vibro Blade]]s are too weak - this is a job for the [[Heavy Thermic Lance]]. The main problem is getting close enough without drawing reaction fire or running out of Time Units and getting mauled by the Triscene's melee attack on the next turn. If in doubt, use the [[M.C. Reader]] to gauge the Triscene's ability to react before attempting to engage it up close.		* ''Strong'' melee weapons can be used in a pinch to take one down. On high difficulties, [[Vibro Blade]]s are too weak - this is a job for the [[Heavy Thermic Lance]]. The main problem is getting close enough without drawing reaction fire or running out of Time Units and getting mauled by the Triscene's melee attack on the next turn. If in doubt, use the [[M.C. Reader]] to gauge the Triscene's ability to react before attempting to engage it up close.

Magic9mushroom: /* Notes */ on second thought, this is stated elsewhere in the article

2020-04-22T12:37:16Z

Notes: on second thought, this is stated elsewhere in the article

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	The following are some miscellaneous notes on the Triscene:		The following are some miscellaneous notes on the Triscene:
	* The Triscene takes 0.8x damage from Gauss weapons, 1.1x damage from melee attacks and 0.9x damage from ''all'' other sources.		* The Triscene takes 0.8x damage from Gauss weapons, 1.1x damage from melee attacks and 0.9x damage from ''all'' other sources.
	* It is found exclusively on land, in the company of Mixed crews.
	* Takes up 4 squares on the battlescape.		* Takes up 4 squares on the battlescape.
	* Despite the (in-game) UFOpedia mentioning "the Lobster Men Commanders", the Triscene is only found on Mixed Crew missions, which do not include Lobster Men.		* Despite the (in-game) UFOpedia mentioning "the Lobster Men Commanders", the Triscene is only found on Mixed Crew missions, which do not include Lobster Men.

Magic9mushroom: /* Notes */ tasoth-only crews don't bring triscenes

2020-04-22T12:34:25Z

Notes: tasoth-only crews don't bring triscenes

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	The following are some miscellaneous notes on the Triscene:		The following are some miscellaneous notes on the Triscene:
	* The Triscene takes 0.8x damage from Gauss weapons, 1.1x damage from melee attacks and 0.9x damage from ''all'' other sources.		* The Triscene takes 0.8x damage from Gauss weapons, 1.1x damage from melee attacks and 0.9x damage from ''all'' other sources.
	* It is found exclusively on land, in the company of ~~Tasoths or~~ Mixed crews.		* It is found exclusively on land, in the company of Mixed crews.
	* Takes up 4 squares on the battlescape.		* Takes up 4 squares on the battlescape.
	* Despite the (in-game) UFOpedia mentioning "the Lobster Men Commanders", the Triscene is only found on Mixed Crew missions, which do not include Lobster Men.		* Despite the (in-game) UFOpedia mentioning "the Lobster Men Commanders", the Triscene is only found on Mixed Crew missions, which do not include Lobster Men.

Magic9mushroom at 01:00, 24 December 2019

2019-12-24T01:00:56Z

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	{{Infobox close}}		{{Infobox close}}

	These brutes are rare, but extremely powerful terror units. They are similar to the [[Sectopod]] of the [[First Alien War]], but with even higher stats, and mount powerful twin Sonic weapons. They are found on land, ~~in the company of Tasoths or Tasoth-dominated~~ Mixed ~~crew~~ missions.		These brutes are rare, but extremely powerful terror units. They are similar to the [[Sectopod]] of the [[First Alien War]], but with even higher stats, and mount powerful twin Sonic weapons. They are found on land, exclusively on [[Mixed Crew]] missions.

	Unlike the Sectopod, they aren't particularly vulnerable to any type of weapon. However, they do have a glaring weakness: almost non-existent Under Armor. While most explosive weapons don't work on land, grenades do. A single, well-thrown [[Sonic Pulser]] will usually suffice to kill even an uninjured Triscene.		Unlike the Sectopod, they aren't particularly vulnerable to any type of weapon. However, they do have a glaring weakness: almost non-existent Under Armor. While most explosive weapons don't work on land, grenades do. A single, well-thrown [[Sonic Pulser]] will usually suffice to kill even an uninjured Triscene.
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	* It is found exclusively on land, in the company of Tasoths or Mixed crews.		* It is found exclusively on land, in the company of Tasoths or Mixed crews.
	* Takes up 4 squares on the battlescape.		* Takes up 4 squares on the battlescape.
	* Despite the (in-game) UFOpedia mentioning "~~its~~ Lobster Men Commanders", the Triscene is only found ~~alongside Tasoths, or Tasoth/Aquatoid~~ Mixed Crew missions.		* Despite the (in-game) UFOpedia mentioning "the Lobster Men Commanders", the Triscene is only found on Mixed Crew missions, which do not include Lobster Men.
	* They're so rare that it's quite possible to play through the entire game without ever facing a single Triscene.		* They're so rare that it's quite possible to play through the entire game without ever facing a single Triscene.

Magic9mushroom: truncated, not rounded

2019-12-23T00:45:19Z

truncated, not rounded

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	\| health = 158		\| health = 158
	\| energy = 90 - 133		\| energy = 90 - 133
	\| reactions = 69 - 94		\| reactions = 69 - 93
	\| strength = 120 - 148		\| strength = 120 - 148
	\| bravery = 90		\| bravery = 90
	\| firing_acc = 32 - ~~130~~		\| firing_acc = 32 - 129
	\| throwing_acc = 80		\| throwing_acc = 80
	\| MC_skill = 0		\| MC_skill = 0

Magic9mushroom: max strength is 148, not 149; it's truncated, not rounded. Tested myself.

2019-12-21T12:14:41Z

max strength is 148, not 149; it's truncated, not rounded. Tested myself.

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	\| energy = 90 - 133		\| energy = 90 - 133
	\| reactions = 69 - 94		\| reactions = 69 - 94
	\| strength = 120 - ~~149~~		\| strength = 120 - 148
	\| bravery = 90		\| bravery = 90
	\| firing_acc = 32 - 130		\| firing_acc = 32 - 130

Magic9mushroom: /* General Information */ spelling

2019-12-21T10:41:21Z

General Information: spelling

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	These brutes are rare, but extremely powerful terror units. They are similar to the [[Sectopod]] of the [[First Alien War]], but with even higher stats, and mount powerful twin Sonic weapons. They are found on land, in the company of Tasoths or Tasoth-dominated Mixed crew missions.		These brutes are rare, but extremely powerful terror units. They are similar to the [[Sectopod]] of the [[First Alien War]], but with even higher stats, and mount powerful twin Sonic weapons. They are found on land, in the company of Tasoths or Tasoth-dominated Mixed crew missions.

	Unlike the Sectopod, they aren't particularly vulnerable to any type of weapon. However, they do have a glaring weakness: almost non-~~existant~~ Under Armor. While most explosive weapons don't work on land, grenades do. A single, well-thrown [[Sonic Pulser]] will usually suffice to kill even an uninjured Triscene.		Unlike the Sectopod, they aren't particularly vulnerable to any type of weapon. However, they do have a glaring weakness: almost non-existent Under Armor. While most explosive weapons don't work on land, grenades do. A single, well-thrown [[Sonic Pulser]] will usually suffice to kill even an uninjured Triscene.

	== Innate weapon ==		== Innate weapon ==

Magic9mushroom: plural

2019-12-17T03:16:10Z

plural

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	== Innate weapon ==		== Innate weapon ==

	The Triscene and [[Bio-Drone]] use very same type of turret that is mounted on the [[Displacer /Sonic]]. The Displacer/Sonic's turret specifications are duplicated here:		The Triscene and [[Bio-Drone]] use the very same type of turret that is mounted on the [[Displacer /Sonic]]. The Displacer/Sonic's turret specifications are duplicated here:

	{{HWPturret		{{HWPturret
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	* The Triscene has very weak under armour, and being a large alien, is particularly vulnerable to area effect weapons.		* The Triscene has very weak under armour, and being a large alien, is particularly vulnerable to area effect weapons.
	* The [[Gas Cannon]] with HE shells and especially the [[Thermal Shok Launcher]] are effective ranged weapons for fighting ~~Triscene~~. Either used alone or in tandem, they can quickly take down ~~Triscene~~.		* The [[Gas Cannon]] with HE shells and especially the [[Thermal Shok Launcher]] are effective ranged weapons for fighting Triscenes. Either used alone or in tandem, they can quickly take down Triscenes.
	* All types of grenades are good at quickly dispatching ~~Triscene~~ when fighting in open areas. Even [[Magna-Blast Grenade]]s can do a respectable amount of damage.		* All types of grenades are good at quickly dispatching Triscenes when fighting in open areas. Even [[Magna-Blast Grenade]]s can do a respectable amount of damage.
	* The [[Particle Disturbance Grenade]] can be useful because it can be deployed without exposing oneself to the Triscene's deadly weapons. Of course, getting the big dino to trigger the grenade can be hard if it has decided to hole up in some tiny nook or wander away from the trap.		* The [[Particle Disturbance Grenade]] can be useful because it can be deployed without exposing oneself to the Triscene's deadly weapons. Of course, getting the big dino to trigger the grenade can be hard if it has decided to hole up in some tiny nook or wander away from the trap.
	* Because ~~Triscene~~ only appear above water, the [[Disruptor Pulse Launcher]], [[Torpedo Launcher]] and [[Hydro-Jet Cannon]] can not be reliably used against them. At least, normally.		* Because Triscenes only appear above water, the [[Disruptor Pulse Launcher]], [[Torpedo Launcher]] and [[Hydro-Jet Cannon]] can not be reliably used against them. At least, normally.
	* Sonic weapons are effective and will defeat ~~Triscene~~ with some persistence, but only on Beginner or Experienced difficulty levels. Their effectiveness drops sharply on Veteran difficulty and above. Superhuman-level Triscenes are almost completely immune even to Sonic Cannons.		* Sonic weapons are effective and will defeat Triscenes with some persistence, but only on Beginner or Experienced difficulty levels. Their effectiveness drops sharply on Veteran difficulty and above. Superhuman-level Triscenes are almost completely immune even to Sonic Cannons.
	* ''Strong'' melee weapons can be used in a pinch to take one down. On high difficulties, [[Vibro Blade]]s are too weak - this is a job for the [[Heavy Thermic Lance]]. The main problem is getting close enough without drawing reaction fire or running out of Time Units and getting mauled by the Triscene's melee attack on the next turn. If in doubt, use the [[M.C. Reader]] to gauge the Triscene's ability to react before attempting to engage it up close.		* ''Strong'' melee weapons can be used in a pinch to take one down. On high difficulties, [[Vibro Blade]]s are too weak - this is a job for the [[Heavy Thermic Lance]]. The main problem is getting close enough without drawing reaction fire or running out of Time Units and getting mauled by the Triscene's melee attack on the next turn. If in doubt, use the [[M.C. Reader]] to gauge the Triscene's ability to react before attempting to engage it up close.
	* You can sometimes use the Triscene's size to your advantage as they cannot walk through single tile doors. You can use this to either escape from it or wait for it to get into melee range. Be careful as they can still shoot through the door.		* You can sometimes use the Triscene's size to your advantage as they cannot walk through single tile doors. You can use this to either escape from it or wait for it to get into melee range. Be careful as they can still shoot through the door.

NKF: Added note on innate weapon

2017-08-28T06:26:56Z

Added note on innate weapon

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	Unlike the Sectopod, they aren't particularly vulnerable to any type of weapon. However, they do have a glaring weakness: almost non-existant Under Armor. While most explosive weapons don't work on land, grenades do. A single, well-thrown [[Sonic Pulser]] will usually suffice to kill even an uninjured Triscene.		Unlike the Sectopod, they aren't particularly vulnerable to any type of weapon. However, they do have a glaring weakness: almost non-existant Under Armor. While most explosive weapons don't work on land, grenades do. A single, well-thrown [[Sonic Pulser]] will usually suffice to kill even an uninjured Triscene.

			== Innate weapon ==

			The Triscene and [[Bio-Drone]] use very same type of turret that is mounted on the [[Displacer /Sonic]]. The Displacer/Sonic's turret specifications are duplicated here:

			{{HWPturret
			\| type=Sonic
			\| ammo=Sonic
			\| damage=110 Sonic
			\| stowage=100
			\| acquisition=Manufacture
			\| buyprice= n/a
			\| sellprice= n/a
			\| aimedaccuracy=100
			\| adjaimedaccuracy=-
			\| aimedcost=60
			\| aimedTU=-
			\| snapaccuracy=85
			\| adjsnapaccuracy=-
			\| snapcost=30
			\| snapTU=-
			}}

			Note: Actual TU costs have been omitted as these will vary due to difficulty level adjustments.

	==Tactics==		==Tactics==