Heavy Floater Autopsy (EU2012)

Heavy Floater Autopsy

Another variation on a previously identified specimen, this is the "Heavy Floater." A cursory examination reveals substantial improvements to the armor and weapons systems available to the creature. Much of the exposed tissue, the Floater's most obvious vulnerability, has either been shielded or removed entirely. With these modifications in mind, it would appear the aliens chose to move towards a greater reliance on mechanical and cybernetic upgrades rather than continue developing the specimen's organic form. We may be able to gain further insight into this creature's unique abilities in combat if another specimen is targeted in the field in the Unit Analysis View.

Source: XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012) Research Archives

Heavy Floater Autopsy (EW DLC)

Another variation on a previously identified specimen, this is the "Heavy Floater." A cursory examination reveals substantial improvements to the armor and weapons systems available to the creature. Much of the exposed tissue, the Floater's most obvious vulnerability, has either been shielded or removed entirely. With these modifications in mind, it would appear the aliens chose to move towards a greater reliance on mechanical and cybernetic upgrades rather than continue developing the specimen's organic form. However, we have still uncovered a number of redundant organic systems within the Heavy Floater's torso that were clearly duplicated to enhance its survivability. If we were to follow a similar genetic modification path within our own soldiers, we may be able to prevent many of the life-threatening injuries that our troops face in combat. We may also be able to gain further insight into this creature's unique abilities in combat if another specimen is targeted in the field in the Unit Analysis View.

Source: XCOM: Enemy Within DLC

Notes

• Research completion allows Foundry Project Advanced Repair
  • The flavor text implies that this autopsy, instead of the Cyberdisc Autopsy, was originally intended to provide the Secondary Heart Gene Mod on the Enemy Within DLC, despite the fact that the autopsy does not actually provide any additional genetic modification options. This was likely changed due to the late appearance of the Heavy Floaters compared to the Cyberdiscs.
• Research benefits from South America's continental bonus "We Have Ways..."