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Analysis of the alien shard has revealed that it is indeed organic in nature, although not "alive" per se, somehow it continues to resonate within a specific range of the electromagnetic spectrum. Despite several attempts at disabling the alien known as the "Outsider," each was met with the same result - the target "dematerializing" within an instant. With no explanation for this phenomenon, the research team was left with little to study in terms of the Outsider itself. However, having now analyzed this shard, it seems that may not be the case. In an effort to reduce any potential interference from known terrestrial signals, we placed the shard into the "harmonic dampening chamber,"a device conceived of by Dr. Shen. With outside noise brought to a minimum, it took little effort to detect a very distinct signal...the source of our shard's "hum." While we have a number of theories, both the Research and Engineering teams seem to be in agreement... the shard itself is acting as some form of communications relay. Although purely speculative, we've also considered the possibility that the Outsider itself is merely an extension of the shard and its function. Dr. Shen believes with sufficient time, he may be able to develop a device or "key" that mimics the shard itself, giving us a means to locate the source of the signal.
 
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Beings of pure energy, Outsiders command UFOs for the Alien Forces. Although they possess no truly special abilities in tactical combat, Outsiders are required in order to progress further in the story. They are only found on UFO assault missions (landed or crash-landed).
 
Beings of pure energy, Outsiders command UFOs for the Alien Forces. Although they possess no truly special abilities in tactical combat, Outsiders are required in order to progress further in the story. They are only found on UFO assault missions (landed or crash-landed).
  
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Revision as of 01:56, 28 July 2013

Beings of pure energy, Outsiders command UFOs for the Alien Forces. Although they possess no truly special abilities in tactical combat, Outsiders are required in order to progress further in the story. They are only found on UFO assault missions (landed or crash-landed).

Outsiders will desintegrate into fragments after dying in the battlefield. Capturing one alive with the Arc Thrower results in the retrieval of an Outsider Shard which reveals their true role.

Stats

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1st Appearance {{{appears}}}
HP 3/3/5/5
Aim 70
Defense 0
Will 20
Movement 12
Easy/Normal/Classic/Impossible


Notes

  • After you assault the alien base they will pull one final disappearing act and be replaced by Sectoid Commanders.
  • Outsiders share the name and a few characteristics of the aliens from 2K Marins upcoming X-COM FPS. Their existence may be a joke pointed at 2K Marin.
  • Outsiders are described by Dr Vahlen as "pure energy". The crystal left behind after stunning an Outsider is described by Dr. Shen as an "antenna" receiving a signal from the alien base. This may mean that Outsiders are some sort of energy-based avatar of the real UFO commander who remains in safety in the alien base.


Head red 2.png XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012): Aliens
Aliens:Sectoid • Floater • Thin Man • Outsider • Muton • Chryssalid • Zombie • Sectoid Commander • Cyberdisc • Heavy Floater • Berserker • Sectopod • Drone • Muton Elite • Ethereal • Uber Ethereal (*Spoilers*) • Mechtoid (EW DLC) • Seeker (EW DLC)
Alien Corpses:Sectoid Corpse • Floater Corpse • Thin Man Corpse • Muton Corpse • Chryssalid Corpse • Drone Wreck • Cyberdisc Wreck • Sectoid Commander Corpse • Heavy Floater Corpse • Berserker Corpse • Muton Elite Corpse • Sectopod Wreck • Ethereal Corpse • Seeker Wreck (EW DLC) • Mechtoid Core (EW DLC)
Data:Overview of Aliens • Alien Stats • Alien Objectives • Alien Deployment
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