Phoenix Hovercar (Apocalypse)

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The Phoenix is manufactured by Marsec mainly for military purposes. This sleek but rugged vehicle is used for reconnaissance in dangerous environments such as the Mars colony. A variety of weapon and engine configurations can be used and a well equipped Phoenix is more than a match for a police Hovercar.  From: Apocalypse Ufopaedia
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Statistics Value
Armor14/4/4/4/4/4
Weight700
Constitution70
EngineSD Sports
Engine Size2x4
Top Speed13 (using SD Turbo)
Acceleration7 (using SD Turbo)
Weapons1 Bolter 4000 Laser Gun 1 Janitor Missile Array
Weapons Slots1x3 1x3
Equipment Size2x2
Cost12000
Passengers4
Score points40
StyleAir
ManufacturerMarsec
AvailableWeek 1
Minimum Weekly Stock4
Maximum Weekly Stock15


1 Armor is given as Top/Front/Left/Right/Rear/Bottom. The in-game Ufopedia misleadingly displays only a single armor value, the sum of the values on all six of the vehicle's facings.


Cityscape Information

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The Phoenix Hovercar is a simple military flying car for commanders that want to fight in style. It sports two standard small weapon hardpoints, by default a laser gun and a Janitor Missile Array, and a normal upgrade module slot you probably want a fire control module in. It's a cheap combat vehicle that is small and fast enough to dodge most incoming hostile attacks, though it is more vulnerable than a hoverbike. It's best used in groups or as support for hoverbike fleets.

The Hovercar gets renewed viability in the late game thanks to Disruption Shields. Its 2x2 cargo bay can fit a shield, giving an extra 200HP buffer that more than triples its endurance. This lets it survive against alien missiles and weapons that would otherwise destroy swarm craft. However, it's small weapon slots mean it will never be able to carry much firepower. As a result, sending it out against high power UFOs is unlikely to accomplish much.

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Engine Upgrades - Chassis Only

SD Turbo

  • Top Speed: 13
  • Acceleration: 8


Apocalypse Insignia X-COM: Apocalypse: Vehicles
Airborne Apoc hoverbike.png Hoverbike Apoc phoenix.png Phoenix Hovercar Apoc valkyrie.png Valkyrie Interceptor Apoc hawk.png Hawk Air Warrior
Apoc policehovercar.png Police Hovercar Apoc airtaxi.png Air Taxi Apoc rescue.png Rescue TransportApoc construction.png Construction Vehicle Apoc airtrans.png Airtrans Apoc spaceliner.png Space Liner
Ground Apoc turbobike.png Blazer Turbo Bike Apoc stormdog.png Stormdog Apoc wolfhound.png Wolfhound APC Apoc griffon.png Griffon AFV
Apoc civiliancar.png Civilian Car Apoc policecar.png Police Car Apoc autotaxi.png Autotaxi Apoc autotrans.png Autotrans
X-Com Apoc dimension probe.png Dimension Probe Apoc biotrans.png Bio-Trans Apoc explorer.png Explorer Apoc retaliator.png Retaliator Apoc annihilator.png Annihilator
Alien Apoc ufo1.png UFO Type 1 - Probe Apoc ufo2.png UFO Type 2 - Scout Ship Apoc ufo3.png UFO Type 3 - Transporter Apoc ufo4.png UFO Type 4 - Fast Attack Ship Apoc ufo5.png UFO Type 5 - Destroyer Apoc ufo6.png UFO Type 6 - Assault Ship Apoc ufo7.png UFO Type 7 - Bomber Apoc ufo8.png UFO Type 8 - Escort Ship Apoc ufo9.png UFO Type 9 - Battleship Apoc ufo10.png UFO Type 10 - Mothership

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