Sectoid
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Sectoid "The Sectoid hierarchy ranges from soldiers to leaders with powerful psionic abilities. These psionic powers can be used to demoralise soldiers in combat, or even take control of their minds. |
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Sectoids look like the stereotypical alien abductor - skinny, grey and with big black eyes.
Sectoids are usually the first alien species a Commander will come across. They are lightly armoured and will usually go down after taking one or two direct hits with standard Earth pistols and rifles.
Though weak, high ranking sectoids such as the Leaders and Commanders have the ability to use psionics to mentally attack and disrupt the activities of X-COM squads. Just one Sectoid with psi powers can be a deadly threat to even the toughest of squads if there are any weak links in their mental defences.
This race is often involved in terror attacks and is supported in these endeavours by the Cyberdisc.
Capturing a Leader or Commander Sectoid will allow R&D to further their research into the field of psionics. An Ethereal of any rank will also allow this.
Statistics
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Sectoid Autopsy "The autopsy reveals vestigial digestive organs and a simple structure. The brain and eyes are very well developed. The structure suggests genetic alteration or mutation.
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AP | In | HE | Laser | Plasma | Stun | Melee | Acid Spit |
100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 120% | 160% |
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51.42% | 47.14% | 25.71% | 15.71% | 24.28% |
For a complete a breakdown by race and mission type, see: Alien Appearance Ratios or Alien Appearance Ratios (TFTD)
Other references
- Sectoids firstly appeared on Laser Squad, the predecessor to UFO Defense, on mission 5 'Paradise Valley', where they are mentioned as "A sentient race known as the Sectoids tend to collect and store weaponry taken from humans unfortunate enough to meet them, and they have the ability to use these weapons as well."
See also
X-COM: Enemy Unknown/UFO Defense | |
X-COM | Soldiers • Heavy Weapons Platforms |
Aliens: | Floater • Sectoid • Snakeman • Ethereal • Muton Terror Units: Reaper • Cyberdisc • Chryssalid • Zombie • Sectopod • Celatid • Silacoid |
Stats | Time Units • Energy (Stamina) • Health • Bravery • Reactions • Firing Accuracy • Throwing Accuracy • Strength • Psionic Strength • Psionic Skill • Melee Accuracy • Stun • Morale • Rank • Fatal Wounds |
Data | Alien Stats • Damage Modifiers • Alien Appearance Ratios • Alien Weapon Loadouts |