Research (EU2012)

Dr. Vahlen, head scientist from the XCOM project.

Research is the core of XCOM, we must learn more about the enemy and how we can defeat them.

Labratories

Info on labratories and bonuses.

Projects

List of research projects (incomplete) in Enemy Unknown 2012

Known Projects

Project	Description	Prerequisite	Cost	Speed (Diff. + Scientists)	Result
Xeno-Biology	If we must face the invaders in combat, then we must understand 'alien life' as well as we do our own.	None	4 Sectoid Corpses	Normal (4 days) (C+5) Normal (8d)	Facility: Alien Containment Research: Arc Thrower
Weapon Fragments	These fragments are all that remain of the powerful alien weaponry we've encountered so far. Further study could lead to advances in our own weapons development programs.	None	5 Weapon Fragments	(C+5) Normal (8d)	Engineer: S.C.O.P.E. Foundry: S.C.O.P.E. Upgrade
Alien Materials	The aliens appear to be using materials that are lighter and stronger than anything we've ever seen. A cursory examination has already given us ideas for ways to improve the soldiers' current body armor, but more research is required.	None	5 Weapon Fragments	Fast (3 days) (C+5) Normal (8d)	Engineer: Nano-Fiber Vest
Experimental Warfare	Although our understanding of the alien technology is still limited, what we've seen so far is enough to revolutionize combat as we know it. If we are to level the playing field, we must adapt the alien technology for our own use.	Alien Materials	None	(C+5) Slow (12d)	Facility: The Foundry Engineer: Phoenix Cannon
Alien Nav Computer	The navigational control systems recovered from the crashed UFO seem to act as both a flight computer and a communications module. Further study may lead to improvements in our ability to detect incoming UFOs.	Alien Materials	2 UFO Flight Computers	(C+5) Slow (20d)	Unknown
Beam Weapons	Our research into alien weapon fragments led to the idea of portable laser weaponry. Our early prototypes have been encouraging, but we continue to struggle with issues related to heat dispersion.	Weapon Fragments	5 Alloy 10 Weapon Fragments	(C+9) Slow (14d)	Facility: Satellite Nexus Foundry: Stealth Satellites
Carapace Armor	We've continued our experiments on the alien alloys, and one of the proposed applications is a lighter, stronger form of body armor. Our early tests are very encouraging.	Alien Materials	10 Alloy	(C+9) Slow (16d)	Engineer: Carapace Armor
Arc Thrower	Unknown	Xeno-Biology	Unknown	Unknown	Engineer: Arc Thrower
Sectoid Autopsy	Unknown	Kill 1 Sectoid in combat	1 Sectoid Corpse	5 Days on Normal with 12 Scientists	Engineer: Uplink Targeting (AIM)
Thin Man Autopsy	These aliens were clearly intended to be infiltrators, moving among us and observing without raising an alarm. However, the question remains, how were the aliens able to physically modify this species to achieve this goal?	Kill 1 Thin Man in combat	1 Thin Man Corpse	3 Days on Normal with 16 Scientists	Foundry: Improved Medikit
Skeleton Suit	Although the weight of this suit has been substantially reduced, it's defensive capabilities are still intact...and the reduced weight has allowed us to couple that suit with the climbing grapple that we've been prototyping.	Research: Carapace Armor	15 Alloys	16 Days on Normal with 16 Scientists	Engineer: Skeleton Suit

Aircraft/Satellites Satellite Laser Cannon Phoenix Cannon Defense Matrix (Dodge) Uplink Targeting (Aim) Alien Materials Elerium UFO Power Source Alien Nav Computer New Fighter Craft

Armor Nano-Fiber Vest Chitin Plating Carapace Armor Skeleton Suit Titan Armor Archangel Armor Ghost Armor Psi Armor Equipment S.C.O.P.E. Medikit

Weapons Weapon Fragments Arc Thrower Precision Lasers Laser Pistol Laser Rifle Laser Sniper Rifle Laser Scatter Heavy Laser Plasma Pistol Light Plasma Rifle Plasma Rifle Plasma Sniper Rifle Heavy Plasma Alloy Cannon Alien Grenade

Alien Research Xeno-Biology Sectoid Sectoid Autopsy Muton Muton Autopsy Thin Man Thin Man Autopsy Chryssalid Chryssalid Autopsy Beserker Beserker Autopsy Sectopod Cyberdisc Floater Floater Autopsy Outsider

"Uncategorized" Experimental Warfare Beam Weapons "Priority Research" Outsider Shard

Research Credits

List of research credits (incomplete).

Research Credits

Credit Name	Bonus	Applies to	Source
Beam Weapon	reduce research time by 50%	S.C.O.P.E. Upgrade (Foundry)	Interrogate Sectoid
Basic Armor Technology	reduce research time by 50%	Carapace Armor, ?	Interrogate Floater
UFO Technology	reduce research time by 50%	Alien Nav Computer, UFO Power Source	Interrogate Thin man
Plasma Weapon	reduce research time by 50%	Plasma Pistol, Light Plasma Rifle, ?	Interrogate Muton