This unmanned automated probe is designed to explore the Alien Dimension and has minimal armaments and defenses. The Probe will enable X-COM to test its new adaptation of the Aliens inter-dimensional technology. Exploration is a vital requirement for developing further knowledge of the Alien threat and the probe is just the first step. ''From: Apocalypse Ufopaedia''
This unmanned automated probe is designed to explore the [[Alien Dimension (Apocalypse)|Alien Dimension]] and has minimal armaments and defenses. The Probe will enable [[X-COM (Apocalypse)|X-COM]] to test its new adaptation of the Aliens inter-dimensional technology. Exploration is a vital requirement for developing further knowledge of the Alien threat and the probe is just the first step.
‡ Armour values are for: Top/Front/Left/Right/Rear/Bottom<br>
This is the first X-COM-created craft. It is a test vehicle designed to be able travel through the [[Dimensional Gates|Dimensional Gates]], and is a springboard for development of further advanced [[Bio-Trans|aircraft]].
''Marsec'' as the manufacturer is an error, It can only be built by X-Com.
It carries an extensive sensor package for analysis of the Alien Dimension, allowing further progress in the [[Biochemistry]] lab.
This vehicle is the first example of human-alien technology. All X-Com built hybrid vehicles use an inter-dimensional power source and do not have a removable engine. It is designed as a test vehicle for initial travel through the [[Dimensional Gates|Dimension Gates]] and does not carry passengers, modules, or large weapons. The small weapon slot is suitable for an [[Plasma_Defense_Array_(Apocalypse)|anti-missile defensive system]] or other very small [[Rendor_Plasma_Gun_(Apocalypse)|guns]].
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The build and use of a Dimension Probe for initial exploration of the Alien Dimension is optional. Any hybrid craft can be used for this role.
The Dimension Probe only has one 2 × 2 weapon slot. It can be equipped with weapons such as the [[Light Disruptor Beam (Apocalypse)|Light Disruptor Beam]] to harass invading alien craft or to support standard vehicles when not exploring. Fairly capable of dodging most attacks, it can be a nuisance to a foe, but not much more unless in sufficient numbers or as a back-up for other combat units.
The Dimension Probe draws energy directly from the Alien Dimension and does not need to refuel. In addition to Dimension Gate travel, this is one of the hallmark features of all X-COM hybrid aircraft.
:<sup>1</sup> Armor is given as Top/Front/Left/Right/Rear/Bottom. The in-game Ufopedia rather misleadingly displays only a single armor value, the sum of the values on all six of the vehicle's facings.
:<sup>2</sup> Falsely assigned to MarSec ingame. Normally, all equipment and craft that can be manufactured is assigned X-COM as manufacturer, this here seems to be an oversight from the Debug/Beta versions.
== Notes ==
* The use of this ship to explore the Alien Dimension for the first time is strictly optional. Any hybrid aircraft can be used for this role.
This unmanned automated probe is designed to explore the Alien Dimension and has minimal armaments and defenses. The Probe will enable X-COM to test its new adaptation of the Aliens inter-dimensional technology. Exploration is a vital requirement for developing further knowledge of the Alien threat and the probe is just the first step. From: Apocalypse Ufopaedia
‡ Armour values are for: Top/Front/Left/Right/Rear/Bottom Marsec as the manufacturer is an error, It can only be built by X-Com.
This vehicle is the first example of human-alien technology. All X-Com built hybrid vehicles use an inter-dimensional power source and do not have a removable engine. It is designed as a test vehicle for initial travel through the Dimension Gates and does not carry passengers, modules, or large weapons. The small weapon slot is suitable for an anti-missile defensive system or other very small guns.
The build and use of a Dimension Probe for initial exploration of the Alien Dimension is optional. Any hybrid craft can be used for this role.
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