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== General Information ==  
 
== General Information ==  
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The appearance of '''Alien Fast-Attack Ships''' over the city will escalate the aerial war as these craft can  aggressive and dangerous during the first weeks. The aliens will deploy these craft as escorts of [[Alien Transporter (Apocalypse)|Transporters]], [[Alien Destroyer (Apocalypse)|Destroyers]], [[Alien Assault Ship (Apocalypse)|Assault Ships]] and [[Alien Bomber (Apocalypse)|Bombers]]. Fast-Attack Ships will may also conduct [[Alien Infiltration (Apocalypse)|Subversion]] missions to try to immediately switch an [[Organizations|Organization]] to their side. Finally these craft will also conduct [[Cityscape Fighting (Apocalypse)#Relaliation|attacks]] against any organization they perceive as a threat to their plans.
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The appearance of '''Alien Fast-Attack Ships''' (UFO Type 4) over the city will escalate the aerial war as these craft can  aggressive and dangerous during the first weeks. The aliens will deploy these craft as escorts of [[Alien Transporter (Apocalypse)|Transporters]], [[Alien Destroyer (Apocalypse)|Destroyers]], [[Alien Assault Ship (Apocalypse)|Assault Ships]] and [[Alien Bomber (Apocalypse)|Bombers]]. Fast-Attack Ships will may also conduct [[Alien Infiltration (Apocalypse)|Subversion]] missions to try to immediately switch an [[Organizations|Organization]] to their side. Finally these craft will also conduct [[Cityscape Fighting (Apocalypse)#Relaliation|attacks]] against any organization they perceive as a threat to their plans.
  
== [[Cityscape (Apocalypse)|Cityscape]] Information ==  
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== [[Cityscape (Apocalypse)|Cityscape]] Information ==
  
== [[Battlescape Overview (Apocalypse)|Battlescape]] Information ==  
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Fast attack ships are the first UFO you encounter that can destroy [[Hoverbike_(Apocalypse)|Hoverbikes]] in one hit. Fortunately they will rarely hit any Hoverbike and your losses can be kept minimal if you keep them at a decent distance. They are also the first UFO with an armor rating that seriously hampers the power of conventional weapons. The [[40mm_Auto_Cannon_(Apocalypse)|40mm Auto Cannon]] will harmlessly bounce off of most armor facings, and [[Bolter_4000_Laser_Gun_(Apocalypse)|Bolter Lasers]] will struggle to scratch the UFO. Despite the ship's incredibly fast speed you can still hit it with missiles, and a combination of stronger terran weapons will take it down with little trouble.
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== [[Battlescape Overview (Apocalypse)|Battlescape]] Information ==
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The Fast Attack ship has a single entrance on the southern side of the ship, where the ship's crash has left a large depression and flames in the dirt.  Aliens will often be outside of the ship when you approach.  Poppers and brainsuckers will run at your troops while the others cluster and throw grenades.
  
 
==Other Notes==
 
==Other Notes==
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<tr><td align="left">Top Speed</td><td>20</td></tr>
 
<tr><td align="left">Top Speed</td><td>20</td></tr>
 
<tr><td align="left">Weapon</td><td>[[Medium Disruptor Beam (Apocalypse)|Medium Disruptor Beam]]</td></tr>
 
<tr><td align="left">Weapon</td><td>[[Medium Disruptor Beam (Apocalypse)|Medium Disruptor Beam]]</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">Weapon Power</td><td></tr>
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<tr><td align="left">Weapon Power</td><td>40</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">Weapon Range</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td align="left">Weapon Range</td><td>300</td></tr>
 
<tr><td align="left">Equipment</td><td>[[Small Disruption Shield (Apocalypse)|Small Disruption Shield]]</td></tr>
 
<tr><td align="left">Equipment</td><td>[[Small Disruption Shield (Apocalypse)|Small Disruption Shield]]</td></tr>
 
<tr><td align="left">Score points</td><td>200</td></tr>
 
<tr><td align="left">Score points</td><td>200</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">Crew</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td align="left">Crew</td><td>6 [[Anthropod (Apocalypse)|Anthropods]], 2 [[Brainsucker (Apocalypse)|Brainsuckers]], 1 [[Popper (Apocalypse)|Popper]], 2 [[Spitter (Apocalypse)|Spitters]]</td></tr>
<tr><td align="left">Infiltration Force</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td align="left">Infiltration Force</td><td>3 [[Anthropod (Apocalypse)|Anthropods]], 1 [[Multiworm (Apocalypse)|Multiworm]], 3 [[Popper (Apocalypse)|Poppers]], 3 [[Skeletoid (Apocalypse)|Skeletoids]]
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Revision as of 20:33, 14 January 2016

Alien Fast-Attack Ship UFOPedia picture

General Information

Fast-Attack Ship

The appearance of Alien Fast-Attack Ships (UFO Type 4) over the city will escalate the aerial war as these craft can aggressive and dangerous during the first weeks. The aliens will deploy these craft as escorts of Transporters, Destroyers, Assault Ships and Bombers. Fast-Attack Ships will may also conduct Subversion missions to try to immediately switch an Organization to their side. Finally these craft will also conduct attacks against any organization they perceive as a threat to their plans.

Cityscape Information

Fast attack ships are the first UFO you encounter that can destroy Hoverbikes in one hit. Fortunately they will rarely hit any Hoverbike and your losses can be kept minimal if you keep them at a decent distance. They are also the first UFO with an armor rating that seriously hampers the power of conventional weapons. The 40mm Auto Cannon will harmlessly bounce off of most armor facings, and Bolter Lasers will struggle to scratch the UFO. Despite the ship's incredibly fast speed you can still hit it with missiles, and a combination of stronger terran weapons will take it down with little trouble.

Battlescape Information

The Fast Attack ship has a single entrance on the southern side of the ship, where the ship's crash has left a large depression and flames in the dirt. Aliens will often be outside of the ship when you approach. Poppers and brainsuckers will run at your troops while the others cluster and throw grenades.

Other Notes

Statistics

Statistics Value
Armor57
Constitution80
Top Speed20
WeaponMedium Disruptor Beam
Weapon Power40
Weapon Range300
EquipmentSmall Disruption Shield
Score points200
Crew6 Anthropods, 2 Brainsuckers, 1 Popper, 2 Spitters
Infiltration Force3 Anthropods, 1 Multiworm, 3 Poppers, 3 Skeletoids


See Also


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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