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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
− | * An Alien Abductions mission is a basic skirmish between the [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)|aliens]] and XCOM. | + | * An Alien Abductions mission is a basic skirmish between the [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)|aliens]] and XCOM. A reward (credits, scientists, engineers or a soldier) will be given if the mission is successful, plus a -3 [[Panic (EU2012)|panic]] reduction. |
+ | ** Unchecked Abductions raise panic by 2 points (3 on Impossible) in the country where they take place. | ||
* Most alien species can appear on Abductions with the exceptions of [[Outsider (EU2012)|Outsiders]], [[Sectoid Commander (EU2012)|Sectoid Commanders]], [[Ethereal (EU2012)|Ethereals]] and [[Sectopod (EU2012)|Sectopods]]. | * Most alien species can appear on Abductions with the exceptions of [[Outsider (EU2012)|Outsiders]], [[Sectoid Commander (EU2012)|Sectoid Commanders]], [[Ethereal (EU2012)|Ethereals]] and [[Sectopod (EU2012)|Sectopods]]. | ||
** In [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)|Enemy Within]] Sectoid Commanders will appear as escorts for [[Mechtoid (EU2012)|Mechtoids]]. | ** In [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)|Enemy Within]] Sectoid Commanders will appear as escorts for [[Mechtoid (EU2012)|Mechtoids]]. | ||
− | * Alien Abductions missions only appear to occur in nations where you do not have [[Satellite (EU2012)|satellite]] coverage. Thus, once you have satellite coverage over every remaining nation, you will no longer get anymore of these missions | + | * Alien Abductions missions only appear to occur in nations where you do not have [[Satellite (EU2012)|satellite]] coverage. Thus, once you have satellite coverage over every remaining nation, or with only 1 country without satellites, you will no longer get anymore of these missions and their rewards. |
− | + | **You can still have Abductions over that country during the month you launch the satellite, which another reason for you should only launch sats at the end of the month. But on the following months you'll never have Abductions over that country, as long as the satellite isn't destroyed by a [[UFO (EU2012)|UFO]]. | |
− | **You can still have Abductions over that country during the month you launch the satellite, which another reason for you should only launch sats at the end of the month. But on the following months you'll never have Abductions over that country, as long as the satellite isn't destroyed by a [[ | + | * You'll always be offered a choice between 2 or 3 countries, each offering a different reward if the [[Missions (EU2012)|mission]] is successful. |
− | * You'll always be offered a choice between 3 countries, each offering a different reward if the [[Missions (EU2012)|mission]] is successful. | + | **If there's only 1 country without satellites, there will be no Abductions generated. |
− | **If there's | ||
* There is no [[Crashed UFO (EU2012)|UFO crash]] or [[Landed UFO (EU2012)|UFO landing]] involved, so you will not be recovering a lot of [[Alien Artifacts (EU2012)|artifacts]] from this type of battle other than [[Weapon Fragments (EU2012)|Weapon Fragments]] or intact [[Weapons (EU2012)|weapons]] from [[Alien Containment (EU2012)|captured]] aliens. | * There is no [[Crashed UFO (EU2012)|UFO crash]] or [[Landed UFO (EU2012)|UFO landing]] involved, so you will not be recovering a lot of [[Alien Artifacts (EU2012)|artifacts]] from this type of battle other than [[Weapon Fragments (EU2012)|Weapon Fragments]] or intact [[Weapons (EU2012)|weapons]] from [[Alien Containment (EU2012)|captured]] aliens. | ||
* You should expect [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)|aliens]] to be spread throughout the entire [[Maps (EU2012)|map]] and sweep it accordingly. | * You should expect [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)|aliens]] to be spread throughout the entire [[Maps (EU2012)|map]] and sweep it accordingly. | ||
* To abort an Abduction mission on some maps you have to press 'Esc' and select "Abort Mission and return to HQ." There is no requirement to move to a marked field by the [[Skyranger (EU2012)|Skyranger]]. | * To abort an Abduction mission on some maps you have to press 'Esc' and select "Abort Mission and return to HQ." There is no requirement to move to a marked field by the [[Skyranger (EU2012)|Skyranger]]. | ||
− | * In the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)|Enemy Within DLC]] two [[Meld Canister (EU2012)|Meld Canisters]] spawn spread across the map. | + | * In the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)|Enemy Within DLC]] two [[Meld Canister (EU2012)|Meld Canisters]] will spawn spread across the map. |
===Rewards=== | ===Rewards=== | ||
* X - Amount of Corpses with X being the number of aliens killed. | * X - Amount of Corpses with X being the number of aliens killed. |
Revision as of 15:36, 21 April 2014
Mission Brief & Objectives |
Alien abduction in progress. Site is clear of civilians and multiple hostile elements are present. Collateral damage is not a concern.
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Source: XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012)
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Mission Brief & Objectives (EW DLC) |
Alien abduction in progress. Meld energy signature readings are positive. Site is clear of civilians; collateral damage is not a concern.
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Source: XCOM: Enemy Within DLC
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Abductions Map List
Notes
- An Alien Abductions mission is a basic skirmish between the aliens and XCOM. A reward (credits, scientists, engineers or a soldier) will be given if the mission is successful, plus a -3 panic reduction.
- Unchecked Abductions raise panic by 2 points (3 on Impossible) in the country where they take place.
- Most alien species can appear on Abductions with the exceptions of Outsiders, Sectoid Commanders, Ethereals and Sectopods.
- In Enemy Within Sectoid Commanders will appear as escorts for Mechtoids.
- Alien Abductions missions only appear to occur in nations where you do not have satellite coverage. Thus, once you have satellite coverage over every remaining nation, or with only 1 country without satellites, you will no longer get anymore of these missions and their rewards.
- You can still have Abductions over that country during the month you launch the satellite, which another reason for you should only launch sats at the end of the month. But on the following months you'll never have Abductions over that country, as long as the satellite isn't destroyed by a UFO.
- You'll always be offered a choice between 2 or 3 countries, each offering a different reward if the mission is successful.
- If there's only 1 country without satellites, there will be no Abductions generated.
- There is no UFO crash or UFO landing involved, so you will not be recovering a lot of artifacts from this type of battle other than Weapon Fragments or intact weapons from captured aliens.
- You should expect aliens to be spread throughout the entire map and sweep it accordingly.
- To abort an Abduction mission on some maps you have to press 'Esc' and select "Abort Mission and return to HQ." There is no requirement to move to a marked field by the Skyranger.
- In the Enemy Within DLC two Meld Canisters will spawn spread across the map.
Rewards
- X - Amount of Corpses with X being the number of aliens killed.
- Weapon Fragments - Varies based on the aliens that apper.
- 0-20 Meld - Retrieved from Meld Canisters
- More Meld can be recovered if Heavy Floaters or Mechtoids are killed at intervals of 5 per corpse.
- Alien Alloys - From Robotic Units
- Elerium - From Flying or Mechanical Units.
- Intact Weapons - Can be retrieved when aliens are captured or Mind Controlled aliens are killed.
- Alien Captives - Based on the number of aliens stunned during the Mission. Maximum of 36 live aliens.
Tactics
- As the description clearly states, Collateral Damage is not a concern, blow the aliens to hell Commander.
- Move as slowly as possible and deal with one set of aliens before moving on to avoid being outnumbered.
- In Enemy Within you need to balance your need for Meld to your need for survival.