Drone (Hardmode)

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Standard drone

Standard Drones are available to research and unlock at the commencement of the game.

These small sized remote operated vehicles represent a unique asset to X-COM forces. They possess no traditional offensive weaponry, however their chief advantage is their small size and rapid movement speed making them excellent recon tools while also possessing a surprising level of survivability.

A drones small size means their hitbox is very low to the ground, making it difficult for aliens to land shots on a drone, they also possess decent armour and health which allows for them to absorb a level of damage that some human soldiers may not survive. Furthermore each drone carries an integrated smoke grenade launcher, which while not as powerful as normal smoke grenades, can allow a drone to conceal itself in a pinch if caught by an alien.

Drones can be constructed to also carry a module, thus there are four varients, either a standard variant with no module but extra armour, or a variant with taser, medkit, or motion sensor module.

A single drone consumes a single troop slot AND a HWP slot on a transport aircraft. Whereas a traditional HWP takes four soldier slots, a drone only takes up one. This confers a level of usability as all transport crafts can carry up to three drones (Avenger can carry four), or a combination of drones and HWPs.

General Information

Statistics

Time Units	X
Health	X
Energy	X
Firing Accuracy	X
Reactions	X

Armour

Facing	Protection
Front	X
Left/Right	X
Rear	X
Under	X

All drone variants mount a mini smoke grenade launcher, it holds only three rounds, has a low firing range and only covers a small radius. However it does provide instant concealment in a pinch thus increasing the drones survivability.

Smoke Launcher Information
Type	Smoke Grenades
Damage	0 Smoke
Ammunition	3
Launch	X%(X% TU)

Variants

Drone/Standard

Standard Drone

Cost: $X

TBA

Holds no extra module but has stronger armour, unique values below.

Facing	Protection
Front	X
Left/Right	X
Rear	X
Under	X/td>

Drone/Medkit

Medkit Drone

Cost: $X

TBA

Drone Medkit Information
Type	Medkit
Medkit Charges	X

Drone/Motion

Motion Sensor Drone

Cost: $X

TBA

Motion Tracker Information
Type	Motion Tracker
TU Cost	X%(X% TU)

Drone/Taser

Taser Drone

Cost: $X

TBA

Drone Taser Information
Type	Taser
Damage	X (Stun)
Ammunition	X
Range	X
Aimed Shot	X%(X% TU)
Snap Shot	X%(X% TU)