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Once again the alien invaders do not have a single inkling of knowledge on how to operate these devices. More's the mystery as to why they are even brought into combat! One possible theory suggested was that these are a symbol of status for a special brigade of [[Sonic Pulser]] grenadiers. This theory was immediately batted down for being preposterous. No matter what the opinions are, X-Com will continue to benefit more from this device than their creators. | Once again the alien invaders do not have a single inkling of knowledge on how to operate these devices. More's the mystery as to why they are even brought into combat! One possible theory suggested was that these are a symbol of status for a special brigade of [[Sonic Pulser]] grenadiers. This theory was immediately batted down for being preposterous. No matter what the opinions are, X-Com will continue to benefit more from this device than their creators. | ||
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| + | Classified:Highest Security Access:X-com Elite Commander Level Clearance Only: The Thermic Lance is in fact an alien religious symbol, much like a Mayan Sacrificial Dagger. These devices are reserved exclusively for live sacrifices of their species greatest warriors, to their dark alien god, and are not to be soiled with the blood of filthy humans. An X-com scientist was the first to activate one of these devices. When his dissection of a Gillman was too similiar to the sacrificial ceremony, Cthulhu visited him in his dreams and granted him knowledge of the priesthood of Cthulhu. Since then, X-com has been able to utilise this gruesome tool in it's original purpose: The live disembowelment of Cthulhu's followers! The aliens themselves are not reluctant to meet this fate, even the biodrone will go quietly to it's maker, instead of activating it's normal self-destruct mechanism. Commander... do NOT under any circumstances reveal this information to the ground troops. The result on troops morale is impossible to predict! | ||
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Revision as of 18:11, 10 March 2009
General Information
The Thermic Lance is the next generation of the Vibro Blade, casting away the traditional diamond tipped spiral drill bit for an even more durable thermal rod of alien design.
The Thermic Lance is slower than the Vibro Blade, but is counterbalanced with increased stopping power that can kill your hardiest of foes - the Lobsterman - with one well placed attack. Even large terror units with plenty of exterior armor don't take too kindly to the torque put out by this drill.
Once again the alien invaders do not have a single inkling of knowledge on how to operate these devices. More's the mystery as to why they are even brought into combat! One possible theory suggested was that these are a symbol of status for a special brigade of Sonic Pulser grenadiers. This theory was immediately batted down for being preposterous. No matter what the opinions are, X-Com will continue to benefit more from this device than their creators.
Classified:Highest Security Access:X-com Elite Commander Level Clearance Only: The Thermic Lance is in fact an alien religious symbol, much like a Mayan Sacrificial Dagger. These devices are reserved exclusively for live sacrifices of their species greatest warriors, to their dark alien god, and are not to be soiled with the blood of filthy humans. An X-com scientist was the first to activate one of these devices. When his dissection of a Gillman was too similiar to the sacrificial ceremony, Cthulhu visited him in his dreams and granted him knowledge of the priesthood of Cthulhu. Since then, X-com has been able to utilise this gruesome tool in it's original purpose: The live disembowelment of Cthulhu's followers! The aliens themselves are not reluctant to meet this fate, even the biodrone will go quietly to it's maker, instead of activating it's normal self-destruct mechanism. Commander... do NOT under any circumstances reveal this information to the ground troops. The result on troops morale is impossible to predict!
Vital Statistics
Thermic Lance
- Damage: 110 Drill
- Attack Cost: 15%
- Base Accuracy: 160%
- Weight: 10
- Selling Cost: $1,800
- Build Cost: $12,000 plus:
- Technician Hrs: 220
- Workshop Space: 3
- Zrbite: 2
Usage notes
- While slower than the Vibro Blade, the Thermic Lance is not any heavier and as such strikes a good balance between power and weight. Still, it is not light and shouldn't be assigned to weak or rookie soldiers.
See Also
