Xarquid - Revision history

Darkpast: /* Notes */ note on likely design error

2023-06-26T17:34:49Z

Notes: note on likely design error

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	* Although the in-game UFOpedia claims they have a secondary attack in the form of an ink spray, which would presumably work like a smoke grenade, it is never used.		* Although the in-game UFOpedia claims they have a secondary attack in the form of an ink spray, which would presumably work like a smoke grenade, it is never used.
	* Xarquid cannot be captured alive. For some reason, they have the "robotic" flag set (the same flag that makes Cyberdiscs and Sectopods uncapturable in UFO). The only way to get the "live alien" UFOpedia entry is to interrogate an Aquatoid Medic.		* Xarquid cannot be captured alive. For some reason, they have the "robotic" flag set (the same flag that makes Cyberdiscs and Sectopods uncapturable in UFO). The only way to get the "live alien" UFOpedia entry is to interrogate an Aquatoid Medic.
			** Because the Xarquid occupies the same slot in [[UNITREF.DAT]] as the Cyberdisk did in the first game, it is likely that the developers simply replaced the relevant data but forgot to remove this flag.

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

Darkpast: added heights

2022-08-17T22:45:26Z

added heights

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	\| energy_recharge = 40		\| energy_recharge = 40
	\| victory_points = 30		\| victory_points = 30
	\| standing_height = ?		\| standing_height = 23
	\| kneeling_height = ?		\| kneeling_height = 13
	\| intelligence = 4		\| intelligence = 4
	\| aggression = 2		\| aggression = 2

Darkpast: /* Notes */

2021-11-30T12:36:30Z

Notes

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	The following are some miscellaneous notes on the Xarquid:		The following are some miscellaneous notes on the Xarquid:
	* The Xarquid takes 0.6x damage from incendiary and explosive attacks, 0.7x damage from Gauss weapons, 0.9x damage from Sonic and Stun Attacks, but 1.45x damage from melee attacks.		* The Xarquid takes 0.6x damage from incendiary and explosive attacks, 0.7x damage from Gauss weapons, 0.9x damage from Sonic and Stun Attacks, but 1.45x damage from melee attacks.
	* Xarquid normally accompany [[Gillman\|Gillmen]] and will normally replace the [[Deep One]] for underwater missions that involved terror units. They may also be found as part of [[Mixed Crew\|Mixed Crews]], ~~where they may also appear~~ on land. This is most likely a bug or design oversight (perhaps the designers intended to use Deep Ones instead?). Finally, a few will be found on the lower levels of [[T'leth]].		* Xarquid normally accompany [[Gillman\|Gillmen]] and will normally replace the [[Deep One]] for underwater missions that involved terror units. They may also be found as part of [[Mixed Crew\|Mixed Crews]], strangely appearing only on land. This is most likely a bug or design oversight (perhaps the designers intended to use Deep Ones instead?). Finally, a few will be found on the lower levels of [[T'leth]].
	* Takes up 4 squares on the battlescape.		* Takes up 4 squares on the battlescape.
	* Although the in-game UFOpedia claims they have a secondary attack in the form of an ink spray, which would presumably work like a smoke grenade, it is never used.		* Although the in-game UFOpedia claims they have a secondary attack in the form of an ink spray, which would presumably work like a smoke grenade, it is never used.

Darkpast: /* Notes */

2021-11-30T12:35:40Z

Notes

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	The following are some miscellaneous notes on the Xarquid:		The following are some miscellaneous notes on the Xarquid:
	* The Xarquid takes 0.6x damage from incendiary and explosive attacks, 0.7x damage from Gauss weapons, 0.9x damage from Sonic and Stun Attacks, but 1.45x damage from melee attacks.		* The Xarquid takes 0.6x damage from incendiary and explosive attacks, 0.7x damage from Gauss weapons, 0.9x damage from Sonic and Stun Attacks, but 1.45x damage from melee attacks.
	* Xarquid normally accompany [[Gillman\|Gillmen]] and will normally replace the [[Deep One]] for underwater missions that involved terror units. They may also be found as part of [[Mixed Crew\|Mixed Crews]], where they may also appear on land. This is most likely a bug or design oversight. Finally, a few will be found on the lower levels of [[T'leth]].		* Xarquid normally accompany [[Gillman\|Gillmen]] and will normally replace the [[Deep One]] for underwater missions that involved terror units. They may also be found as part of [[Mixed Crew\|Mixed Crews]], where they may also appear on land. This is most likely a bug or design oversight (perhaps the designers intended to use Deep Ones instead?). Finally, a few will be found on the lower levels of [[T'leth]].
	* Takes up 4 squares on the battlescape.		* Takes up 4 squares on the battlescape.
	* Although the in-game UFOpedia claims they have a secondary attack in the form of an ink spray, which would presumably work like a smoke grenade, it is never used.		* Although the in-game UFOpedia claims they have a secondary attack in the form of an ink spray, which would presumably work like a smoke grenade, it is never used.

Darkpast: hyperlinks

2021-08-27T15:49:06Z

hyperlinks

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	The Xarquid is a large, flying alien nautilus with substantial armor. Not only is it giant, it moves in reverse. Real Nautilus float backwards with the tentacles behind - the Xarquid floats with the tentacles forward. It has a fairly powerful and accurate ranged attack (roughly equivalent to a Sonic Cannon - see [[Innate_Weapons_(TFTD)\|here)]], and will mostly stay at long range and snipe at your units.		The Xarquid is a large, flying alien nautilus with substantial armor. Not only is it giant, it moves in reverse. Real Nautilus float backwards with the tentacles behind - the Xarquid floats with the tentacles forward. It has a fairly powerful and accurate ranged attack (roughly equivalent to a Sonic Cannon - see [[Innate_Weapons_(TFTD)\|here)]], and will mostly stay at long range and snipe at your units.

	Xarquid usually accompany Gill Men underwater, but may also be found as part of Mixed ~~crews~~, even on land.		Xarquid usually accompany Gill Men underwater, but may also be found as part of [[Mixed Crew\|Mixed Crews]], even on land.

	==Tactics==		==Tactics==
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	The following are some miscellaneous notes on the Xarquid:		The following are some miscellaneous notes on the Xarquid:
	* The Xarquid takes 0.6x damage from incendiary and explosive attacks, 0.7x damage from Gauss weapons, 0.9x damage from Sonic and Stun Attacks, but 1.45x damage from melee attacks.		* The Xarquid takes 0.6x damage from incendiary and explosive attacks, 0.7x damage from Gauss weapons, 0.9x damage from Sonic and Stun Attacks, but 1.45x damage from melee attacks.
	* Xarquid normally accompany [[Gillman\|Gillmen]] and will normally replace the [[Deep One]] for underwater missions that involved terror units. They may also be found as part of Mixed ~~crews~~, where they may also appear on land. This is most likely a bug or design oversight. Finally, a few will be found on the lower levels of T'leth.		* Xarquid normally accompany [[Gillman\|Gillmen]] and will normally replace the [[Deep One]] for underwater missions that involved terror units. They may also be found as part of [[Mixed Crew\|Mixed Crews]], where they may also appear on land. This is most likely a bug or design oversight. Finally, a few will be found on the lower levels of [[T'leth]].
	* Takes up 4 squares on the battlescape.		* Takes up 4 squares on the battlescape.
	* Although the UFOpedia claims they have a secondary attack in the form of an ink spray, which would presumably work like a smoke grenade, it is never used.		* Although the in-game UFOpedia claims they have a secondary attack in the form of an ink spray, which would presumably work like a smoke grenade, it is never used.
	* Xarquid cannot be captured alive. For some reason, they have the "robotic" flag set (the same flag that makes Cyberdiscs and Sectopods uncapturable in UFO). The only way to get the "live alien" UFOpedia entry is to interrogate an Aquatoid Medic.		* Xarquid cannot be captured alive. For some reason, they have the "robotic" flag set (the same flag that makes Cyberdiscs and Sectopods uncapturable in UFO). The only way to get the "live alien" UFOpedia entry is to interrogate an Aquatoid Medic.

Darkpast: fixed link and plural/singular

2021-01-14T12:09:43Z

fixed link and plural/singular

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	The Xarquid is a large, flying alien nautilus with substantial armor. Not only ~~are they~~ giant, ~~they move~~ in reverse. Real Nautilus float backwards with the tentacles behind - the Xarquid floats with the tentacles forward. ~~They have~~ a fairly powerful and accurate ranged attack (roughly equivalent to a Sonic Cannon - see [[Innate_Weapons_(TFTD)]]), and will mostly stay at long range and snipe at your units.		The Xarquid is a large, flying alien nautilus with substantial armor. Not only is it giant, it moves in reverse. Real Nautilus float backwards with the tentacles behind - the Xarquid floats with the tentacles forward. It has a fairly powerful and accurate ranged attack (roughly equivalent to a Sonic Cannon - see [[Innate_Weapons_(TFTD)\|here)]], and will mostly stay at long range and snipe at your units.

	Xarquid usually accompany Gill Men underwater, but may also be found as part of Mixed crews, even on land.		Xarquid usually accompany Gill Men underwater, but may also be found as part of Mixed crews, even on land.

	==Tactics==		==Tactics==
	The Xarquid is not a particularly difficult enemy. The greatest danger comes from its tendency to lurk in a particular location and use reaction fire to take out your Aquanauts (which is actually fairly smart considering the Xarquid is one of the slowest aliens). Once you get [[Ion Armor]], ~~their~~ attacks will become considerably less dangerous, except if they manage to hit your Aquanauts' weaker side armour.		The Xarquid is not a particularly difficult enemy. The greatest danger comes from its tendency to lurk in a particular location and use reaction fire to take out your Aquanauts (which is actually fairly smart considering the Xarquid is one of the slowest aliens). Once you get [[Ion Armor]], its attacks will become considerably less dangerous, except if they manage to hit your Aquanauts' weaker side armour.

	The best weapons to use against the Xarquid are explosives (despite their resistance, they have weak Under Armour and will take extra damage due to their size) or melee weapons (provided they're not "flying" out of reach, that is!). The Sonic Cannon is best for taking out high-"flying" Xarquid.		The best weapons to use against the Xarquid are explosives (despite their resistance, they have weak Under Armour and will take extra damage due to their size) or melee weapons (provided they're not "flying" out of reach, that is!). The Sonic Cannon is best for taking out high-"flying" Xarquid.

Magic9mushroom: /* General Information */ Xarquid aren't as common as Deep Ones/Tentaculats/Hallucinoids, but they're not that rare.

2019-12-14T04:17:25Z

General Information: Xarquid aren't as common as Deep Ones/Tentaculats/Hallucinoids, but they're not that rare.

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	The Xarquid is a large, flying alien nautilus with substantial armor. Not only are they giant, they move in reverse. Real Nautilus float backwards with the tentacles behind - the Xarquid floats with the tentacles forward. They have a fairly powerful and accurate ranged attack (roughly equivalent to a Sonic Cannon - see [[Innate_Weapons_(TFTD)]]), and will mostly stay at long range and snipe at your units.		The Xarquid is a large, flying alien nautilus with substantial armor. Not only are they giant, they move in reverse. Real Nautilus float backwards with the tentacles behind - the Xarquid floats with the tentacles forward. They have a fairly powerful and accurate ranged attack (roughly equivalent to a Sonic Cannon - see [[Innate_Weapons_(TFTD)]]), and will mostly stay at long range and snipe at your units.

	Xarquid usually accompany Gill Men underwater, but may also be found as part of Mixed crews, even on land~~. They are arguably the most rarely-encountered alien in the game except for the Triscene~~.		Xarquid usually accompany Gill Men underwater, but may also be found as part of Mixed crews, even on land.

	==Tactics==		==Tactics==

Magic9mushroom: I've experienced it myself and seen it confirmed on the StrategyCore forums.

2018-08-03T08:33:16Z

I've experienced it myself and seen it confirmed on the StrategyCore forums.

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	The Xarquid is a large, flying alien nautilus with substantial armor. Not only are they giant, they move in reverse. Real Nautilus float backwards with the tentacles behind - the Xarquid floats with the tentacles forward. They have a fairly powerful and accurate ranged attack (roughly equivalent to a Sonic Cannon - see [[Innate_Weapons_(TFTD)]]), and will mostly stay at long range and snipe at your units.		The Xarquid is a large, flying alien nautilus with substantial armor. Not only are they giant, they move in reverse. Real Nautilus float backwards with the tentacles behind - the Xarquid floats with the tentacles forward. They have a fairly powerful and accurate ranged attack (roughly equivalent to a Sonic Cannon - see [[Innate_Weapons_(TFTD)]]), and will mostly stay at long range and snipe at your units.

	~~Xarquids~~ usually accompany Gill Men underwater, but may also be found as part of Mixed crews, even on land. They are arguably the most rarely-encountered alien in the game except for the Triscene.		Xarquid usually accompany Gill Men underwater, but may also be found as part of Mixed crews, even on land. They are arguably the most rarely-encountered alien in the game except for the Triscene.

	==Tactics==		==Tactics==
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	The following are some miscellaneous notes on the Xarquid:		The following are some miscellaneous notes on the Xarquid:
	* The Xarquid takes 0.6x damage from incendiary and explosive attacks, 0.7x damage from Gauss weapons, 0.9x damage from Sonic and Stun Attacks, but 1.45x damage from melee attacks.		* The Xarquid takes 0.6x damage from incendiary and explosive attacks, 0.7x damage from Gauss weapons, 0.9x damage from Sonic and Stun Attacks, but 1.45x damage from melee attacks.
	* ~~Xarquids~~ normally accompany [[Gillman\|Gillmen]] and will normally replace the [[Deep One]] for underwater missions that involved terror units. They may also be found as part of Mixed crews, where they may also appear on land. This is most likely a bug or design oversight. Finally, a few will be found on the lower levels of T'leth.		* Xarquid normally accompany [[Gillman\|Gillmen]] and will normally replace the [[Deep One]] for underwater missions that involved terror units. They may also be found as part of Mixed crews, where they may also appear on land. This is most likely a bug or design oversight. Finally, a few will be found on the lower levels of T'leth.
	* Takes up 4 squares on the battlescape.		* Takes up 4 squares on the battlescape.
	* Although the UFOpedia claims they have a secondary attack in the form of an ink spray, which would presumably work like a smoke grenade, it is never used.		* Although the UFOpedia claims they have a secondary attack in the form of an ink spray, which would presumably work like a smoke grenade, it is never used.
			* Xarquid cannot be captured alive. For some reason, they have the "robotic" flag set (the same flag that makes Cyberdiscs and Sectopods uncapturable in UFO). The only way to get the "live alien" UFOpedia entry is to interrogate an Aquatoid Medic.

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

Darkpast: /* General Information */

2017-11-08T00:27:58Z

General Information

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	The Xarquid is a large, flying alien nautilus with substantial armor. Not only are they giant, they move in reverse. Real Nautilus float backwards with the tentacles behind - the Xarquid floats with the tentacles forward. They have a fairly powerful and accurate ranged attack (roughly equivalent to a Sonic Cannon]]), and will mostly stay at long range and snipe at your units.		The Xarquid is a large, flying alien nautilus with substantial armor. Not only are they giant, they move in reverse. Real Nautilus float backwards with the tentacles behind - the Xarquid floats with the tentacles forward. They have a fairly powerful and accurate ranged attack (roughly equivalent to a Sonic Cannon - see [[Innate_Weapons_(TFTD)]]), and will mostly stay at long range and snipe at your units.

	Xarquids usually accompany Gill Men underwater, but may also be found as part of Mixed crews, even on land. They are arguably the most rarely-encountered alien in the game except for the Triscene.		Xarquids usually accompany Gill Men underwater, but may also be found as part of Mixed crews, even on land. They are arguably the most rarely-encountered alien in the game except for the Triscene.

Darkpast: /* General Information */

2017-11-08T00:17:42Z

General Information

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

	The Xarquid is a large, flying alien nautilus with substantial armor. Not only are they giant, they move in reverse. Real Nautilus float backwards with the tentacles behind - the Xarquid floats with the tentacles forward. They have a fairly powerful and accurate ranged attack (~~roughy~~ equivalent to a ~~SWS Gauss~~ Cannon), and will mostly stay at long range and snipe at your units.		The Xarquid is a large, flying alien nautilus with substantial armor. Not only are they giant, they move in reverse. Real Nautilus float backwards with the tentacles behind - the Xarquid floats with the tentacles forward. They have a fairly powerful and accurate ranged attack (roughly equivalent to a Sonic Cannon]]), and will mostly stay at long range and snipe at your units.

	Xarquids usually accompany Gill Men underwater, but may also be found as part of Mixed crews, even on land. They are arguably the most rarely-encountered alien in the game except for the Triscene.		Xarquids usually accompany Gill Men underwater, but may also be found as part of Mixed crews, even on land. They are arguably the most rarely-encountered alien in the game except for the Triscene.