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Some events grant aliens research points. Research points have two distinct effects:
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'''Alien Research''' increases the power of the alien [[UFOs (Long_War)|air]] and [[Alien Life Forms (Long War)|ground]] forces in a variety of ways. Specifically:
 
* Make UFOs [[UFOs_(Long_War)#UFO_Upgrades|stronger]]
 
* Make UFOs [[UFOs_(Long_War)#UFO_Upgrades|stronger]]
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* Allows aliens rank [[Alien_Life_Forms_(Long_War)|stronger aliens]] in field
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* Allow [[Alien_Missions_(Long_War)#Resource_Costs|stronger UFO types to be fielded]] at lower [[Alien_Resources_(Long_War)|Alien Resource]] levels
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* Allows aliens to field [[Alien_Deployment_(Long_War)#Pod Type Probability|stronger alien types]]
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* Grants alien ground forces [[Alien_Life_Forms_(Long_War)|increased stats and bonus perks]]
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* Increases the size of [[Alien_Deployment_(Long_War)#Pods|pods]]
  
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The current formula for resource points is: ''Research Points'' = Maximum(''Days Passed'', (''Days Passed'' + ''Bonus Research''))
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The aliens gain one point of research every day; this ensures a baseline progression for the aliens that can't be halted or stopped short of ending the campaign. That said, aliens can also gain '''Bonus Research''' via a variety of other methods, so under-performing at the strategic or tactical level can accelerate their progression.
  
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''Bonus Research'' starts at -90, and can be increased by the following events:
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The formula for research points is: ''Alien Research'' = ''Bonus Research'' (if greater than 0) + ''Days Passed''
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==iMonth==
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Alien Research directly correlates to an internal variable called '''iMonth'''. Each 28 points of Alien Research (Base + Bonus) increases the iMonth counter by 1.
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''iMonth'' = ''Alien Research'' / 28, rounded down.
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iMonth is directly used to calculate the [[Alien_Deployment_(Long_War)#Pod Type Probability|aliens that can appear in missions]].
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==Bonus Research==
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Bonus Research starts at -90, and while it remains negative it has no effect - alien development will progress as normal. It can be increased by the following events:
 
* +2 per month per country under alien control
 
* +2 per month per country under alien control
 
* +20 for successful raid on [[Missions_(Long_War)#XCOM_Base_Defence|XCOM HQ]]
 
* +20 for successful raid on [[Missions_(Long_War)#XCOM_Base_Defence|XCOM HQ]]
 
* +1 for a non-air-raiding UFO that takes no damage on a mission
 
* +1 for a non-air-raiding UFO that takes no damage on a mission
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* 50% of change to +1 for a non-air-raiding UFO that takes less than 50% damage on a mission
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* +1 (50% chance) for a non-air-raiding UFO that takes less than 50% damage on a mission
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* +4 for a successful [[Alien_Missions_(Long_War)#Research|research mission]] by a landed [[UFOs_(Long_War)#Scout|Scout]]
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* +3 for a successful [[Alien_Missions_(Long_War)#Research|research mission]] by a landed [[UFOs_(Long_War)#Scout|Scout]]
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* +7 for a successful [[Alien_Missions_(Long_War)#Research|research mission]] by a landed [[UFOs_(Long_War)#Raider|Raider]]
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* +5 for a successful [[Alien_Missions_(Long_War)#Research|research mission]] by a landed [[UFOs_(Long_War)#Raider|Raider]]
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* +10 for a successful [[Alien_Missions_(Long_War)#Research|research mission]] by a landed [[UFOs_(Long_War)#Abductor|Abductor]]
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* +8 for a successful [[Alien_Missions_(Long_War)#Research|research mission]] by a landed [[UFOs_(Long_War)#Abductor|Abductor]]
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* +15 for a successful [[Alien_Missions_(Long_War)#Research|research mission]] by a landed [[UFOs_(Long_War)#Terror_Ship|Terror Ship]]
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* +10 for a successful [[Alien_Missions_(Long_War)#Research|research mission]] by a landed [[UFOs_(Long_War)#Terror_Ship|Terror Ship]]
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* +4 per lost XCOM soldier on a failed mission (killed or left behind)
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* +1 per lost XCOM soldier on a failed mission (killed or left behind)
 
* -15 per successful assault on an [[Missions_(Long_War)#Alien_Base_Assault|Alien Base]]
 
* -15 per successful assault on an [[Missions_(Long_War)#Alien_Base_Assault|Alien Base]]
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* +50 per incorrect accusation of a country of harboring the EXALT base
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==Pod Size==
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The number of aliens allowed in each pod is directly dependent upon current Alien Research:
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* Small (Research >0): 2-4 aliens per pod
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* Medium (Research > 120): 3-6 aliens per pod
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* Large (Research > 240): 4-8 aliens per pod
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==Alien Progression==
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===Air Forces===
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All UFOs gain an additional 75 HP, 8 damage and 2 aim (capped at 95% of accuracy) for every 30 points of alien research, to a maximum of 960 points. Some UFOs will also gain upgraded weapons over time:
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{| class="wikitable"
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|+ ''UFO Weapon Upgrades''
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|-
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! UFO || Initial Weapon || Upgraded Weapon || Alien Research
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|-
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| Fighter || 1x Single Plasma || 2x Single Plasma || style="text-align:center;" | 330
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|-
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| Raider || 1x Single Plasma || 2x Single Plasma || style="text-align:center;" | 570
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|-
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| Destroyer || 1x Single Plasma || 1x Double Plasma || style="text-align:center;" | 270
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|-
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| Abductor || 1x Double Plasma || 1x Double Plasma <br> 1x Single Plasma || style="text-align:center;" | 390
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|-
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| Terror Ship || 1x Double Plasma || 1x Double Plasma <br> 1x Single Plasma || style="text-align:center;" | 390
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|-
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| Assault Carrier || 1x Double Plasma <br> 1x Single Plasma || 2x Double Plasma || style="text-align:center;" | ???
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|}
  
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==See also==
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{{Aliens (Long War) Navbar}}
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[[Category: Aliens (Long War)]]
 
[[Category: Long War]]
 
[[Category: Long War]]

Revision as of 19:24, 14 October 2020

Alien Research increases the power of the alien air and ground forces in a variety of ways. Specifically:

The aliens gain one point of research every day; this ensures a baseline progression for the aliens that can't be halted or stopped short of ending the campaign. That said, aliens can also gain Bonus Research via a variety of other methods, so under-performing at the strategic or tactical level can accelerate their progression.

The formula for research points is: Alien Research = Bonus Research (if greater than 0) + Days Passed

iMonth

Alien Research directly correlates to an internal variable called iMonth. Each 28 points of Alien Research (Base + Bonus) increases the iMonth counter by 1.

iMonth = Alien Research / 28, rounded down.

iMonth is directly used to calculate the aliens that can appear in missions.

Bonus Research

Bonus Research starts at -90, and while it remains negative it has no effect - alien development will progress as normal. It can be increased by the following events:

  • +2 per month per country under alien control
  • +20 for successful raid on XCOM HQ
  • +1 for a non-air-raiding UFO that takes no damage on a mission
  • +1 (50% chance) for a non-air-raiding UFO that takes less than 50% damage on a mission
  • +3 for a successful research mission by a landed Scout
  • +5 for a successful research mission by a landed Raider
  • +8 for a successful research mission by a landed Abductor
  • +10 for a successful research mission by a landed Terror Ship
  • +1 per lost XCOM soldier on a failed mission (killed or left behind)
  • -15 per successful assault on an Alien Base
  • +50 per incorrect accusation of a country of harboring the EXALT base

Pod Size

The number of aliens allowed in each pod is directly dependent upon current Alien Research:

  • Small (Research >0): 2-4 aliens per pod
  • Medium (Research > 120): 3-6 aliens per pod
  • Large (Research > 240): 4-8 aliens per pod

Alien Progression

Air Forces

All UFOs gain an additional 75 HP, 8 damage and 2 aim (capped at 95% of accuracy) for every 30 points of alien research, to a maximum of 960 points. Some UFOs will also gain upgraded weapons over time:

UFO Weapon Upgrades
UFO Initial Weapon Upgraded Weapon Alien Research
Fighter 1x Single Plasma 2x Single Plasma 330
Raider 1x Single Plasma 2x Single Plasma 570
Destroyer 1x Single Plasma 1x Double Plasma 270
Abductor 1x Double Plasma 1x Double Plasma
1x Single Plasma		 390
Terror Ship 1x Double Plasma 1x Double Plasma
1x Single Plasma		 390
Assault Carrier 1x Double Plasma
1x Single Plasma		 2x Double Plasma ???

See also

Head red 2.png Long War: Aliens 
Aliens

Alien Life Forms • Alien Missions • Alien Deployment • Alien Artifacts • Alien Research • Alien Resources • UFOs • XCOM Threat

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