Dimension Probe: Difference between revisions

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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

Dimension Probe

Buyable: Buildable
Construction Hours: 35,000
Top Speed: 19
Acceleration: 5
Weapon Slots: 1
Weapons: none
Engine: none
Constitution: 80
Armour‡: 8/8/8/8/8/8
Weight: 800
Passengers: 0
Module Slots: 0
Style: Air
Manufacturer: Marsec
Manufacturing Price: $6,000
Base Sale Price: $10,000
Maximum Weekly Stock: 2
Score: 50

‡ 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.
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.

X-COM: Apocalypse: Vehicles
Airborne	Hoverbike Phoenix Hovercar Valkyrie Interceptor Hawk Air Warrior Police Hovercar Air Taxi Rescue Transport Construction Vehicle Airtrans Space Liner
Ground	Blazer Turbo Bike Stormdog Wolfhound APC Griffon AFV Civilian Car Police Car Autotaxi Autotrans
X-Com	Dimension Probe Bio-Trans Explorer Retaliator Annihilator
Alien	UFO Type 1 - Probe UFO Type 2 - Scout Ship UFO Type 3 - Transporter UFO Type 4 - Fast Attack Ship UFO Type 5 - Destroyer UFO Type 6 - Assault Ship UFO Type 7 - Bomber UFO Type 8 - Escort Ship UFO Type 9 - Battleship UFO Type 10 - Mothership • Overspawn

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-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]].
+This vehicle is the first example of human-alien technology.<br>
+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.