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 In order for Earth to win the war, XCOM will have to follow a strategy that allows it to complete both goals. If XCOM fails to achieve both goals Earth will be powerless to stop the alien invasion and humanity will have to surrender its fate to its new masters.
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+To help in the Commander on this task, the UFOPaedia and all the [[Enemy Unknown (EU2012)|data]] it contains is at your disposition to plan a [[Strategy (EU2012)|strategy]] to stop and defeat the alien invasion.
 Good luck Commander.
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 * [[Situation Room (EU2012)|Situation Room]]
 * [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)|Alien Life Forms]]
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XCOM Headquarters

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	In order to execute the orders issued by the Funding Council, the '''XCOM''' Commander has at his/her disposal XCOM's [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)\|HQ]] and its resources to develop and implement a strategy to defeat the [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|Aliens]]. The player will have to skillfully coordinate all its aspects of operations in order to achieve the victory conditions. XCOM HQ's operations against the extraterrestrial life forms are divided into six main areas:		In order to execute the orders issued by the Funding Council, the '''XCOM''' Commander has at his/her disposal XCOM's [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)\|HQ]] and its resources to develop and implement a strategy to defeat the [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|Aliens]]. The player will have to skillfully coordinate all its aspects of operations in order to achieve the victory conditions. XCOM HQ's operations against the extraterrestrial life forms are divided into six main areas:

	* [[Mission Control (EU2012)\|Mission Control]] - Led by Officer Bradford, responsible for detecting and intercepting [[UFOs (EU2012)\|UFO]] through XCOM's satellite network and Interceptors, and to launch and [[Skyranger (EU2012)\|Skyranger]] transport craft carrying [[Squads (EU2012)\|squads]] on combat [[Missions (EU2012)\|missions]] against the extraterrestrial invaders.		* [[Mission Control (EU2012)\|Mission Control]] - Led by Officer [[Bradford (EU2012)\|Bradford]], responsible for detecting and intercepting [[UFOs (EU2012)\|UFO]] through XCOM's satellite network and Interceptors, and to launch and [[Skyranger (EU2012)\|Skyranger]] transport craft carrying [[Squads (EU2012)\|squads]] on combat [[Missions (EU2012)\|missions]] against the extraterrestrial invaders.

	* [[Hangar (EU2012)\|Hangar]] - For maintenance and repair of aircraft, it houses the single Skyranger transport craft and Interceptors and allows to purchase, equip and deploy Interceptors throughout the world's continents to engage the UFOs.		* [[Hangar (EU2012)\|Hangar]] - For maintenance and repair of aircraft, it houses the single Skyranger transport craft and Interceptors and allows to purchase, equip and deploy Interceptors throughout the world's continents to engage the UFOs.

	* [[Research (EU2012)\|Research]] - Under the supervision of Chief Scientist Dr. Vahlen, in charge of all projects being pursued at the Science Lab and [[Laboratory (EU2012)\|Laboratories]] regarding the alien life forms and the development of new technologies developed from [[Alien Artifacts (EU2012)\|artifacts]] recovered during combat missions.		* [[Research (EU2012)\|Research]] - Under the supervision of Chief Scientist Dr. [[Vahlen (EU2012)\|Vahlen]], in charge of all projects being pursued at the Science Lab and [[Laboratory (EU2012)\|Laboratories]] regarding the alien life forms and the development of new technologies developed from [[Alien Artifacts (EU2012)\|artifacts]] recovered during combat missions.

	* [[Engineering (EU2012)\|Engineering]] - Led by Chief Engineer Dr. Raymond Shen, his engineers are responsible for all projects at the [[Workshop (EU2012)\|Workshops]] and [[Foundry (EU2012)\|Foundry]] that reverse engineer the Aliens' advanced technologies and puts them in XCOM use. Engineering is also responsible for [[Base Facilities (EU2012)\|Base Facilities]]' management and expansion to maximize and augment [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)\|HQ]]'s capacities regarding the other main areas.		* [[Engineering (EU2012)\|Engineering]] - Led by Chief Engineer Dr. [[Raymond Shen (EU2012)\|Raymond Shen]], his engineers are responsible for all projects at the [[Workshop (EU2012)\|Workshops]] and [[Foundry (EU2012)\|Foundry]] that reverse engineer the Aliens' advanced technologies and puts them in XCOM use. Engineering is also responsible for [[Base Facilities (EU2012)\|Base Facilities]]' management and expansion to maximize and augment [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)\|HQ]]'s capacities regarding the other main areas.

	* [[Barracks (EU2012)\|Barracks]] - Everything related with the [[Soldiers (EU2012)\|ground troops]] that will fight and ultimately defeat the aliens on the ground, including hiring/sacking, [[Equipment (EU2012)\|equipping]], promotions/training and injury recovery.		* [[Barracks (EU2012)\|Barracks]] - Everything related with the [[Soldiers (EU2012)\|ground troops]] that will fight and ultimately defeat the aliens on the ground, including hiring/sacking, [[Equipment (EU2012)\|equipping]], promotions/training and injury recovery.

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	\| align="center" \| '''[[Mission Control (EU2012)\|Mission Control]]''' \|\| ''Detect and stop [[UFOs (EU2012)\|UFO]]/alien attacks<br>Recover [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|Aliens]] and [[Alien Artifacts (EU2012)\|technology]]<br>Perform any additional combat missions'' \|\| Expand and defend the [[Satellite (EU2012)\|satellite]] network<br>Intercept and shoot down [[UFOs (EU2012)\|UFOs]] on missions<br>Assault and capture crashed/landed [[UFOs ~~(EU2012)\|UFO]]~~<br>Stop [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|alien]] [[Missions (EU2012)\|missions]]		\| align="center" \| '''[[Mission Control (EU2012)\|Mission Control]]''' \|\| ''Detect and stop [[UFOs (EU2012)\|UFO]]/alien attacks<br>Recover [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|Aliens]] and [[Alien Artifacts (EU2012)\|technology]]<br>Perform any additional combat missions'' \|\| Expand and defend the [[Satellite (EU2012)\|satellite]] network<br>Intercept and shoot down [[UFOs (EU2012)\|UFOs]] on missions<br>Assault and capture crashed/landed UFOs<br>Stop [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|alien]] [[Missions (EU2012)\|missions]]
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	\| align="center" \| '''[[Hangar (EU2012)\|Hangar]]''' \|\| ''Expand [[Interceptor (EU2012)\|Interceptor]] deployment<br>Defend satellite network'' \|\| Acquire sufficient [[Interceptor (EU2012)\|Interceptors]] for continent coverage<br>Upgrade interceptors fleet with new technologies		\| align="center" \| '''[[Hangar (EU2012)\|Hangar]]''' \|\| ''Expand [[Interceptor (EU2012)\|Interceptor]] deployment<br>Defend satellite network'' \|\| Acquire sufficient [[Interceptor (EU2012)\|Interceptors]] for continent coverage<br>Upgrade interceptors fleet with new technologies

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	\| align="center" \| '''[[Mission Control (EU2012)\|Mission Control]]''' \|\| ''Detect and stop [[UFOs (EU2012)\|UFO]/alien attacks<br>Recover [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|Aliens]] and [[Alien Artifacts (EU2012)\|technology]]<br>Perform any additional combat missions'' \|\| Expand and defend the [[Satellite (EU2012)\|satellite]] network<br>Intercept and shoot down [[UFOs (EU2012)\|UFOs]] on missions<br>Assault and capture crashed/landed [[UFOs (EU2012)\|UFO]]<br>Stop [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|alien]] [[Missions (EU2012)\|missions]]		\| align="center" \| '''[[Mission Control (EU2012)\|Mission Control]]''' \|\| ''Detect and stop [[UFOs (EU2012)\|UFO]]/alien attacks<br>Recover [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|Aliens]] and [[Alien Artifacts (EU2012)\|technology]]<br>Perform any additional combat missions'' \|\| Expand and defend the [[Satellite (EU2012)\|satellite]] network<br>Intercept and shoot down [[UFOs (EU2012)\|UFOs]] on missions<br>Assault and capture crashed/landed [[UFOs (EU2012)\|UFO]]<br>Stop [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|alien]] [[Missions (EU2012)\|missions]]
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	\| align="center" \| '''[[Hangar (EU2012)\|Hangar]]''' \|\| ''Expand [[Interceptor (EU2012)\|Interceptor]] deployment<br>Defend satellite network'' \|\| Acquire sufficient [[Interceptor (EU2012)\|Interceptors]] for continent coverage<br>Upgrade interceptors fleet with new technologies		\| align="center" \| '''[[Hangar (EU2012)\|Hangar]]''' \|\| ''Expand [[Interceptor (EU2012)\|Interceptor]] deployment<br>Defend satellite network'' \|\| Acquire sufficient [[Interceptor (EU2012)\|Interceptors]] for continent coverage<br>Upgrade interceptors fleet with new technologies

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	\| align="center" \| '''[[Hangar (EU2012)\|Hangar]]''' \|\| ''Expand [[Interceptor (EU2012)\|Interceptor]] deployment<br>Defend satellite network'' \|\| Acquire sufficient [[Interceptor (EU2012)\|Interceptors]] for continent coverage<br>Upgrade interceptors fleet with new technologies		\| align="center" \| '''[[Hangar (EU2012)\|Hangar]]''' \|\| ''Expand [[Interceptor (EU2012)\|Interceptor]] deployment<br>Defend satellite network'' \|\| Acquire sufficient [[Interceptor (EU2012)\|Interceptors]] for continent coverage<br>Upgrade interceptors fleet with new technologies
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	\| align="center" \| '''[[Research (EU2012)\|Research]]''' \|\| ''Investigate the [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|Aliens]], their advanced technology and their intentions<br>Develop applications of alien technology'' \|\|Examine recovered alien artifacts and perform autopsies<br>Conduct interrogations on captured aliens<br>Expand scientist pool or built [[Laboratory (EU2012)\|labs]]		\| align="center" \| '''[[Research (EU2012)\|Research]]''' \|\| ''Investigate the [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|Aliens]], their advanced technology and their intentions<br>Develop applications of alien technology'' \|\|Examine recovered [[Alien Artifacts (EU2012)\|alien artifacts]] and perform autopsies<br>Conduct [[Alien Containment (EU2012)\|interrogations]] on captured aliens<br>Expand scientist pool or built [[Laboratory (EU2012)\|labs]]
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	\| align="center" \| '''[[Engineering (EU2012)\|Engineering]]''' \|\| ''Develop and [[Engineering (EU2012)\|manufacture]] tech upgrades<br>Provide engineers to build and operate facilities<br>Increase [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)#Base Expansion\|base]] abilites and efficiency'' \|\| Build the [[Foundry (EU2012)\|Foundry]] for advanced weapons projects<br>Enlarge and maximize [[Workshop (EU2012)\|workshop]] capacity<br>Have enough engineers for all required projects<br>Build additional/upgraded facilities<br>Satisfy power needs for expansion<br>Increase building space<br>Maximize facility bonuses<br>Acquire required credits/materials for construction		\| align="center" \| '''[[Engineering (EU2012)\|Engineering]]''' \|\| ''Develop and [[Engineering (EU2012)\|manufacture]] tech upgrades<br>Provide engineers to build and operate facilities<br>Increase [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)#Base Expansion\|base]] abilites and efficiency'' \|\| Manufacture advanced [[Weapons (EU2012)\|weapons]] and [[Equipment (EU2012)\|equipment]]<br>Build the [[Foundry (EU2012)\|Foundry]] for advanced weapons projects<br>Enlarge and maximize [[Workshop (EU2012)\|workshop]] capacity<br>Have enough engineers for all required projects<br>Build additional/upgraded [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)#Base Expansion\|facilities]]<br>Satisfy power needs for expansion<br>Increase building space<br>Maximize facility bonuses<br>Acquire required credits/materials for construction
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	\| align="center" \| '''[[Soldiers (EU2012)\|Soldiers]]''' \|\| ''Provide mission capable [[Squads (EU2012)\|squads]]'' \|\| Hire [[Soldiers (EU2012)\|soldiers]] and upgrade their [[Equipment (EU2012)\|equipment]]<br>Retain a pool of experienced soldiers<br>Minimize casualties and [[Infirmary (EU2012)\|recovery time]]<br>Maximize promotions and combat training<br>Built the [[OTS (EU2012)\|Officer Training School]] for additional abilities		\| align="center" \| '''[[Soldiers (EU2012)\|Soldiers]]''' \|\| ''Provide mission capable [[Squads (EU2012)\|squads]]'' \|\| Hire [[Soldiers (EU2012)\|soldiers]] and upgrade their [[Equipment (EU2012)\|equipment]]<br>Retain a pool of experienced soldiers<br>Minimize casualties and [[Infirmary (EU2012)\|recovery time]]<br>Maximize promotions and combat training<br>Built the [[OTS (EU2012)\|Officer Training School]] for additional abilities
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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	* [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)\|XCOM Headquarters]]		* [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)\|XCOM Headquarters]]

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Ditto51 at 13:20, 29 September 2013

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	[[File:Blue badge XCOM EU.png\|right]]		[[File:Blue badge XCOM EU.png\|right]]
	~~'''''~~In the beginning of the 21st century the number of UFOs sightings and reports grew through the world until their unknown origin and hostile behavior started to alarm Earth's political and military leaders. Deciding to pool their resources together, a council of the world's nations activated the 'XCOM Project' - a covert international organization named XCOM - the e'''X'''traterrestrial '''COM'''bat Unit - was established and staffed with Earth's top soldiers, scientists and engineers, while operating out of a hidden subterranean headquarters equipped with the best weapons and equipment available.~~'''''~~		In the beginning of the 21st century the number of UFOs sightings and reports grew through the world until their unknown origin and hostile behavior started to alarm Earth's political and military leaders. Deciding to pool their resources together, a council of the world's nations activated the 'XCOM Project' - a covert international organization named XCOM - the e'''X'''traterrestrial '''COM'''bat Unit - was established and staffed with Earth's top soldiers, scientists and engineers, while operating out of a hidden subterranean headquarters equipped with the best weapons and equipment available.

	'''''Tasked with the role of investigating and stopping the growing alien threat, XCOM started its operations on March 2015, under the motto "Vigilo Confido" - I am watchful. I am relied upon.'''''		'''''Tasked with the role of investigating and stopping the growing alien threat, XCOM started its operations on March 2015, under the motto "Vigilo Confido" - I am watchful. I am relied upon.'''''

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	[[File:Blue badge XCOM EU.png\|~~center~~]]		[[File:Blue badge XCOM EU.png\|right]]

	~~[[File:Last Stand (EU2012).png\|center\|400px\|thumb\|'''"Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying" - Arthur C. Clarke''']]~~

	'''''In the beginning of the 21st century the number of UFOs sightings and reports grew through the world until their unknown origin and hostile behavior started to alarm Earth's political and military leaders. Deciding to pool their resources together, a council of the world's nations activated the 'XCOM Project' - a covert international organization named XCOM - the e'''X'''traterrestrial '''COM'''bat Unit - was established and staffed with Earth's top soldiers, scientists and engineers, while operating out of a hidden subterranean headquarters equipped with the best weapons and equipment available.'''''		'''''In the beginning of the 21st century the number of UFOs sightings and reports grew through the world until their unknown origin and hostile behavior started to alarm Earth's political and military leaders. Deciding to pool their resources together, a council of the world's nations activated the 'XCOM Project' - a covert international organization named XCOM - the e'''X'''traterrestrial '''COM'''bat Unit - was established and staffed with Earth's top soldiers, scientists and engineers, while operating out of a hidden subterranean headquarters equipped with the best weapons and equipment available.'''''

	'''''Tasked with the role of investigating and stopping the growing alien threat, XCOM started its operations on March 2015, under the motto "Vigilo Confido" - I am watchful. I am relied upon.'''''		'''''Tasked with the role of investigating and stopping the growing alien threat, XCOM started its operations on March 2015, under the motto "Vigilo Confido" - I am watchful. I am relied upon.'''''
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	==XCOM Headquarters==		==XCOM Headquarters==
	[[File:XCOM_Organization_(EU2012).png\|~~400px~~\|right]]		[[File:XCOM_Organization_(EU2012).png\|300px\|right]]
	In order to execute the orders issued by the Funding Council, the '''XCOM''' Commander has at his/her disposal XCOM's [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)\|HQ]] and its resources to develop and implement a strategy to defeat the [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|Aliens]]. The player will have to skillfully coordinate all its aspects of operations in order to achieve the victory conditions. XCOM HQ's operations against the extraterrestrial life forms are divided into six main areas:		In order to execute the orders issued by the Funding Council, the '''XCOM''' Commander has at his/her disposal XCOM's [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)\|HQ]] and its resources to develop and implement a strategy to defeat the [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|Aliens]]. The player will have to skillfully coordinate all its aspects of operations in order to achieve the victory conditions. XCOM HQ's operations against the extraterrestrial life forms are divided into six main areas:

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	* [[Situation Room (EU2012)\|Situation Room]] - Where the Commander may manage XCOM's financial resources, receive monthly reports and special missions from the Funding Council, manage Panic levels, launch built satellites and sell advanced technology at the Grey Market, as well as keep track of XCOM's [[Storyline (EU2012)\|objectives]].		* [[Situation Room (EU2012)\|Situation Room]] - Where the Commander may manage XCOM's financial resources, receive monthly reports and special missions from the Funding Council, manage Panic levels, launch built satellites and sell advanced technology at the Grey Market, as well as keep track of XCOM's [[Storyline (EU2012)\|objectives]].

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	== Strategic Goals ==		== Strategic Goals ==
			[[File:Last Stand (EU2012).png\|right\|300px\|thumb\|"Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying" - Arthur C. Clarke]]
	In order for Earth to win the war against the Aliens the XCOM Commander will have to use and manage wisely XCOM's resources in order to achieve two goals:		In order for Earth to win the war against the Aliens the XCOM Commander will have to use and manage wisely XCOM's resources in order to achieve two goals:

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	In order for Earth to win the war, XCOM will have to follow a strategy that allows it to complete both goals. If XCOM fails to achieve both goals Earth will be powerless to stop the alien invasion and humanity will have to surrender its fate to its new masters.		In order for Earth to win the war, XCOM will have to follow a strategy that allows it to complete both goals. If XCOM fails to achieve both goals Earth will be powerless to stop the alien invasion and humanity will have to surrender its fate to its new masters.

	~~[[File:Last Stand 2 (EU2012).png\|center\|800px\|thumb\|''''''~~"~~We only have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life might develop into something we wouldn’t want to meet~~" ~~- Stephen Hawking''']]~~		<br clear="all">

	==Operations==		==Operations==

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	'''Good luck Commander.'''		'''Good luck Commander.'''

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			File:Last Stand 2 (EU2012).png\|"We only have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life might develop into something we wouldn’t want to meet" - Stephen Hawking
			File:MissionControl EU.jpg\|XCOM soldiers pass by Mission Control on their way to a mission
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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	* [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)\|XCOM Headquarters]]		* [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)\|XCOM Headquarters]]

Hobbes at 16:15, 28 August 2013

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	* [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|Alien Life Forms]]		* [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|Alien Life Forms]]

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	[[Category: Enemy Unknown (2012)]]		[[Category: Enemy Unknown (2012)]]

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	In order to execute the orders issued by the Funding Council, the '''XCOM''' Commander has at his/her disposal XCOM's [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)\|HQ]] and its resources to develop and implement a strategy to defeat the [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|Aliens]]. The player will have to skillfully coordinate all its aspects of operations in order to achieve the victory conditions. XCOM HQ's operations against the extraterrestrial life forms are divided into six main areas:		In order to execute the orders issued by the Funding Council, the '''XCOM''' Commander has at his/her disposal XCOM's [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)\|HQ]] and its resources to develop and implement a strategy to defeat the [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|Aliens]]. The player will have to skillfully coordinate all its aspects of operations in order to achieve the victory conditions. XCOM HQ's operations against the extraterrestrial life forms are divided into six main areas:

	* [[Mission Control (EU2012)\|Mission Control]] - Led by Officer Bradford, responsible for detecting and intercepting [[UFOs (EU2012)\|UFO]] through XCOM's satellite network and Interceptors, and to launch and [[Skyranger (EU2012)\|Skyranger]] transport craft carrying [[Squads (EU2012)\|squads]] on combat [[Missions (EU2012)\|missions]] against the extraterrestrial invaders.		* [[Mission Control (EU2012)\|Mission Control]] - Led by Officer [[Bradford (EU2012)\|Bradford]], responsible for detecting and intercepting [[UFOs (EU2012)\|UFO]] through XCOM's satellite network and Interceptors, and to launch and [[Skyranger (EU2012)\|Skyranger]] transport craft carrying [[Squads (EU2012)\|squads]] on combat [[Missions (EU2012)\|missions]] against the extraterrestrial invaders.

	* [[Hangar (EU2012)\|Hangar]] - For maintenance and repair of aircraft, it houses the single Skyranger transport craft and Interceptors and allows to purchase, equip and deploy Interceptors throughout the world's continents to engage the UFOs.		* [[Hangar (EU2012)\|Hangar]] - For maintenance and repair of aircraft, it houses the single Skyranger transport craft and Interceptors and allows to purchase, equip and deploy Interceptors throughout the world's continents to engage the UFOs.

	* [[Research (EU2012)\|Research]] - Under the supervision of Chief Scientist Dr. Vahlen, in charge of all projects being pursued at the Science Lab and [[Laboratory (EU2012)\|Laboratories]] regarding the alien life forms and the development of new technologies developed from [[Alien Artifacts (EU2012)\|artifacts]] recovered during combat missions.		* [[Research (EU2012)\|Research]] - Under the supervision of Chief Scientist Dr. [[Vahlen (EU2012)\|Vahlen]], in charge of all projects being pursued at the Science Lab and [[Laboratory (EU2012)\|Laboratories]] regarding the alien life forms and the development of new technologies developed from [[Alien Artifacts (EU2012)\|artifacts]] recovered during combat missions.

	* [[Engineering (EU2012)\|Engineering]] - Led by Chief Engineer Dr. Raymond Shen, his engineers are responsible for all projects at the [[Workshop (EU2012)\|Workshops]] and [[Foundry (EU2012)\|Foundry]] that reverse engineer the Aliens' advanced technologies and puts them in XCOM use. Engineering is also responsible for [[Base Facilities (EU2012)\|Base Facilities]]' management and expansion to maximize and augment [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)\|HQ]]'s capacities regarding the other main areas.		* [[Engineering (EU2012)\|Engineering]] - Led by Chief Engineer Dr. [[Raymond Shen (EU2012)\|Raymond Shen]], his engineers are responsible for all projects at the [[Workshop (EU2012)\|Workshops]] and [[Foundry (EU2012)\|Foundry]] that reverse engineer the Aliens' advanced technologies and puts them in XCOM use. Engineering is also responsible for [[Base Facilities (EU2012)\|Base Facilities]]' management and expansion to maximize and augment [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)\|HQ]]'s capacities regarding the other main areas.

	* [[Barracks (EU2012)\|Barracks]] - Everything related with the [[Soldiers (EU2012)\|ground troops]] that will fight and ultimately defeat the aliens on the ground, including hiring/sacking, [[Equipment (EU2012)\|equipping]], promotions/training and injury recovery.		* [[Barracks (EU2012)\|Barracks]] - Everything related with the [[Soldiers (EU2012)\|ground troops]] that will fight and ultimately defeat the aliens on the ground, including hiring/sacking, [[Equipment (EU2012)\|equipping]], promotions/training and injury recovery.

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	==XCOM Headquarters==		==XCOM Headquarters==
	[[File:XCOM_Organization_(EU2012).png\|300px\|right]]		[[File:XCOM_Organization_(EU2012).png\|300px\|right]]
	In order to execute the ~~orders issued~~ by the ~~Funding~~ Council, the '''XCOM''' Commander has at his/her disposal XCOM's [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)\|HQ]] and its resources to develop and implement a strategy to defeat the [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|Aliens]]. The ~~player~~ will have to skillfully coordinate all its aspects of operations in order to achieve the victory conditions. XCOM HQ's operations against the extraterrestrial life forms are divided into six main areas:		In order to execute the mission entrusted by the [[The Council (EU2012)\|Council]], the '''XCOM''' Commander has at his/her disposal XCOM's [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)\|HQ]] and its resources to develop and implement a strategy to defeat the [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|Aliens]]. The Commander will have to skillfully coordinate all its aspects of operations in order to achieve the victory conditions. XCOM HQ's operations against the extraterrestrial life forms are divided into six main areas:

	* [[Mission Control (EU2012)\|Mission Control]] - Led by Officer [[Bradford (EU2012)\|Bradford]], responsible for detecting and intercepting [[UFOs (EU2012)\|UFO]] through XCOM's satellite network and Interceptors, and to launch and [[Skyranger (EU2012)\|Skyranger]] transport craft carrying [[Squads (EU2012)\|squads]] on combat [[Missions (EU2012)\|missions]] against the extraterrestrial invaders.		* [[Mission Control (EU2012)\|Mission Control]] - Led by Officer [[Bradford (EU2012)\|Bradford]], responsible for detecting and [[Air Combat (EU2012)\|intercepting]] [[UFOs (EU2012)\|UFO]] through XCOM's satellite network and Interceptors, and to launch and [[Skyranger (EU2012)\|Skyranger]] transport craft carrying [[Squads (EU2012)\|squads]] on combat [[Missions (EU2012)\|missions]] against the extraterrestrial invaders.

	* [[Hangar (EU2012)\|Hangar]] - For maintenance and repair of aircraft, it houses the single Skyranger transport craft and Interceptors and allows to purchase, equip and deploy Interceptors throughout the world's continents to engage the UFOs.		* [[Hangar (EU2012)\|Hangar]] - For maintenance and repair of aircraft, it houses the single Skyranger transport craft and Interceptors and allows to purchase, equip and deploy Interceptors throughout the world's continents to engage the UFOs.
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	== War Objectives ==		== War Objectives ==
	[[File:Last Stand (EU2012).png\|right\|300px\|thumb\|"Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying" - Arthur C. Clarke]]		[[File:Last Stand (EU2012).png\|right\|300px\|thumb\|"Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying" - Arthur C. Clarke]]
	In order for Earth to win the war against the Aliens the XCOM Commander will have to use and manage wisely XCOM's resources in order to achieve two goals:		In order for Earth to win the war against the Aliens, the XCOM Commander will have to use and manage wisely XCOM's resources in order to achieve two goals:

	* ''To discover and stop the invaders' agenda'' - by capturing [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|live aliens]] and recovering [[Alien Artifacts (EU2012)\|alien artifacts]] in order to study and use their advanced technology to discover and stop their intentions. In order to achieve this XCOM will have to achieve a number of specific objectives that will be outlined on the [[Situation Room (EU2012)\|Situation Room]].		* ''To discover and stop the invaders' agenda'' - by capturing [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|live aliens]] and recovering [[Alien Artifacts (EU2012)\|alien artifacts]] in order to study and use their advanced technology to discover and stop their intentions. In order to achieve this XCOM will have to achieve a number of specific objectives that will be outlined on the [[Situation Room (EU2012)\|Situation Room]].
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	\| align="center" \| '''[[Soldiers (EU2012)\|Soldiers]]''' \|\| ''Provide mission capable [[Squads (EU2012)\|squads]]'' \|\| Hire [[Soldiers (EU2012)\|soldiers]] and upgrade their [[Equipment (EU2012)\|equipment]]<br>Retain a pool of experienced soldiers<br>Minimize casualties and [[Infirmary (EU2012)\|recovery time]]<br>Maximize promotions and combat training<br>Built the [[OTS (EU2012)\|Officer Training School]] for additional abilities		\| align="center" \| '''[[Soldiers (EU2012)\|Soldiers]]''' \|\| ''Provide mission capable [[Squads (EU2012)\|squads]]'' \|\| Hire [[Soldiers (EU2012)\|soldiers]] and upgrade their [[Equipment (EU2012)\|equipment]]<br>Retain a pool of experienced soldiers<br>Minimize casualties and [[Infirmary (EU2012)\|recovery time]]<br>Maximize promotions and combat training<br>Built the [[OTS (EU2012)\|Officer Training School]] for additional abilities
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	\| align="center" \| '''[[Situation Room (EU2012)\|Situation Room]]''' \|\| ''Secure/increase funding and resources<br>Prevent countries from leaving XCOM<br>Receive Council info and intelligence'' \|\| Improve XCOM's performance<br>Manage panic levels<br>Sell advanced tech on the [[Grey Market (EU2012)\|Grey Market]]<br>Expand [[Satellite (EU2012)\|satellite]] network for country/continent bonuses<br>Perform [[The Council (EU2012)\|Council]] [[Missions (EU2012)\|missions]] for additional rewards<br>Complete the listed required [[Storyline (EU2012)#Game Objectives\|game objectives]] for victory		\| align="center" \| '''[[Situation Room (EU2012)\|Situation Room]]''' \|\| ''Secure/increase [[Finances (EU2012)\|funding]] and resources<br>Prevent countries from leaving XCOM<br>Receive Council info and intelligence'' \|\| Improve XCOM's performance<br>Manage panic levels<br>Sell advanced tech on the [[Grey Market (EU2012)\|Grey Market]]<br>Expand [[Satellite (EU2012)\|satellite]] network for country/continent bonuses<br>Perform [[The Council (EU2012)\|Council]] [[Missions (EU2012)\|missions]] for additional rewards<br>Complete the listed required [[Storyline (EU2012)#Game Objectives\|game objectives]] for victory
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	Due to lack of enough starting resources it will be impossible to satisfy the needs of all those areas. Thus, when elaborating XCOM's strategy it will also have to prioritize some at the expense of others. To help in the Commander on this task, the UFOPaedia and all the [[Enemy Unknown (EU2012)\|data]] it contains is at your disposition to plan a strategy to stop and defeat the alien invasion.		Due to lack of enough starting resources it will be impossible to satisfy the needs of all those areas. Thus, when elaborating XCOM's strategy it will also have to prioritize some at the expense of others. To help in the Commander on this task, the UFOPaedia and all the [[Enemy Unknown (EU2012)\|data]] it contains is at your disposition to plan a strategy to stop and defeat the alien invasion.

			Good luck Commander.

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