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Aliens accrue resources as the campaign progresses and spend these resources to repair and replace UFOs that XCOM shoots down. Alien resources indirectly affect what kinds of [[UFOs_(Long_War)|UFOs]] the aliens deploy on [[Alien_Missions_(Long_War)|Missions]], what types of missions they run each month, and how much [[Alien_Artifacts_(Long_War)#Alien_materials|Meld]] you get per canister. Alien resources do ''not'' effect the composition of aliens on any mission (this role is performed by [[Alien_Research_(Long_War)|Alien Research]]), but they ''do'' indirectly influence the quantity of aliens that appear. | Aliens accrue resources as the campaign progresses and spend these resources to repair and replace UFOs that XCOM shoots down. Alien resources indirectly affect what kinds of [[UFOs_(Long_War)|UFOs]] the aliens deploy on [[Alien_Missions_(Long_War)|Missions]], what types of missions they run each month, and how much [[Alien_Artifacts_(Long_War)#Alien_materials|Meld]] you get per canister. Alien resources do ''not'' effect the composition of aliens on any mission (this role is performed by [[Alien_Research_(Long_War)|Alien Research]]), but they ''do'' indirectly influence the quantity of aliens that appear. | ||
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Alien resources are capped to ''at most'' 300, and are reset back to ''at least'' 0 at the beginning of the month, though they can sit in the negative between months if XCOM is judicious in shooting down numerous alien craft. | Alien resources are capped to ''at most'' 300, and are reset back to ''at least'' 0 at the beginning of the month, though they can sit in the negative between months if XCOM is judicious in shooting down numerous alien craft. | ||
| − | == Effects of Alien Resources == | + | ==Effects of Alien Resources== |
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Starting monthly Alien Resources are used (in conjunction with [[Alien_Research_(Long_War)|Alien Research]]) to determine which [[UFOs_(Long_War)|types of UFOs]] to send on [[Alien_Missions_(Long_War)|Missions]]. See the [[Alien_Missions_(Long_War)|Missions]] page for detailed information on this decision. | Starting monthly Alien Resources are used (in conjunction with [[Alien_Research_(Long_War)|Alien Research]]) to determine which [[UFOs_(Long_War)|types of UFOs]] to send on [[Alien_Missions_(Long_War)|Missions]]. See the [[Alien_Missions_(Long_War)|Missions]] page for detailed information on this decision. | ||
| − | === Meld Rewards === | + | ===Meld Rewards=== |
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By themselves, Alien Resources determine the rewards obtained from meld canisters. | By themselves, Alien Resources determine the rewards obtained from meld canisters. | ||
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The amount of meld per canister is set to a minimum of 5. | The amount of meld per canister is set to a minimum of 5. | ||
| − | === Monthly Missions === | + | ===Monthly Missions=== |
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At the end of a month, Alien Resource Level is computed and used in conjunction with [[Threat_(Long_War)|XCOM Threat]] to generate the [[Alien_Missions_(Long_War)#Mission_Table|UFO Missions]] that will be run that month. The decision for which missions to run as well as which UFO to send on those missions [[Alien_Resources_(Long_War)#UFO_Types|depends]] on the Alien Resources calculated in this way (or alternatively the monthly minimum described below). | At the end of a month, Alien Resource Level is computed and used in conjunction with [[Threat_(Long_War)|XCOM Threat]] to generate the [[Alien_Missions_(Long_War)#Mission_Table|UFO Missions]] that will be run that month. The decision for which missions to run as well as which UFO to send on those missions [[Alien_Resources_(Long_War)#UFO_Types|depends]] on the Alien Resources calculated in this way (or alternatively the monthly minimum described below). | ||
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Note that Alien Resource Level is clamped to a range between 0 and 4, so amounts below 0 or above 200 result in Resource Levels of 0 and 4, respectively. | Note that Alien Resource Level is clamped to a range between 0 and 4, so amounts below 0 or above 200 result in Resource Levels of 0 and 4, respectively. | ||
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If current alien resources exceed 180, an extra 0-3 aliens are added to Abductions. | If current alien resources exceed 180, an extra 0-3 aliens are added to Abductions. | ||
| − | == Changes in Alien Resources == | + | ==Changes in Alien Resources== |
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Aliens gain resources in a variety of different ways. At the beginning of a month, they gain an automatic minimum amount of resources, which scales up as time progresses. In addition, each [[Missions_(Long_War)#Alien_Base_Assault|Alien Base]] they have online generates a monthly resource reward. Lastly, the Aliens can conduct Harvest missions with UFOs to award themselves large chunks of resources. | Aliens gain resources in a variety of different ways. At the beginning of a month, they gain an automatic minimum amount of resources, which scales up as time progresses. In addition, each [[Missions_(Long_War)#Alien_Base_Assault|Alien Base]] they have online generates a monthly resource reward. Lastly, the Aliens can conduct Harvest missions with UFOs to award themselves large chunks of resources. | ||
Aliens only lose resources in two ways: first, paying the initial cost to construct an [[Missions_(Long_War)#Alien_Base_Assault|Alien Bases]] costs them resources. Second, aliens accrue resource costs to replace or repair [[UFOs_(Long_War)|UFOs]] that XCOM shoots down, assaults, or damages. | Aliens only lose resources in two ways: first, paying the initial cost to construct an [[Missions_(Long_War)#Alien_Base_Assault|Alien Bases]] costs them resources. Second, aliens accrue resource costs to replace or repair [[UFOs_(Long_War)|UFOs]] that XCOM shoots down, assaults, or damages. | ||
| − | === Income from Bases === | + | ===Income from Bases=== |
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At the end of a month, aliens generate resources for each base they have in play, and pay a cost for any [[Missions_(Long_War)#Alien_Base_Assault|Alien Bases]] they constructed that month. Allowing Aliens to construct bases and then immediately assaulting them is one possible means to deprive Aliens of resources. | At the end of a month, aliens generate resources for each base they have in play, and pay a cost for any [[Missions_(Long_War)#Alien_Base_Assault|Alien Bases]] they constructed that month. Allowing Aliens to construct bases and then immediately assaulting them is one possible means to deprive Aliens of resources. | ||
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* Base built this month: -50 per base | * Base built this month: -50 per base | ||
| − | === Minimum Monthly Resources === | + | ===Minimum Monthly Resources=== |
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At the beginning of a month, the aliens resource count are set to at least a base minimum. If their current resources exceeds this minimum amount, they do not gain any additional resources. | At the beginning of a month, the aliens resource count are set to at least a base minimum. If their current resources exceeds this minimum amount, they do not gain any additional resources. | ||
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This resource adjustment will affect the missions for the coming month. Thus by the 7th month of a campaign (September), the aliens will always have starting monthly resource level of 1. By the 12th month (February) the aliens will always have a starting monthly resource level of 2, and so forth. | This resource adjustment will affect the missions for the coming month. Thus by the 7th month of a campaign (September), the aliens will always have starting monthly resource level of 1. By the 12th month (February) the aliens will always have a starting monthly resource level of 2, and so forth. | ||
| − | Since the maximum amount of resources for aliens is 300, a campaign that progresses for long enough will eventually see Alien Resources permanently set to its 300 cap at the beginning of each month, regardless of XCOM | + | Since the maximum amount of resources for aliens is 300, a campaign that progresses for long enough will eventually see Alien Resources permanently set to its 300 cap at the beginning of each month, regardless of XCOM performance. |
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| + | ===Harvest Missions=== | ||
The UFOs can conduct [[Alien_Missions_(Long_War)#Harvest|Harvest missions]] in an attempt to obtain resources. This is [[Alien_Missions_(Long_War)#Mission_Table|particularly likely]] if resources from last month were low. Successful Harvests award them with a bunch of resources, depending on the class of UFO used. | The UFOs can conduct [[Alien_Missions_(Long_War)#Harvest|Harvest missions]] in an attempt to obtain resources. This is [[Alien_Missions_(Long_War)#Mission_Table|particularly likely]] if resources from last month were low. Successful Harvests award them with a bunch of resources, depending on the class of UFO used. | ||
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* Scout: +10-14 resources [10 + rand(5)] | * Scout: +10-14 resources [10 + rand(5)] | ||
| − | Aliens target countries at random. If the targeted country has a satellite, there is a chance that the aliens will re-roll its target | + | Aliens target countries at random. If the targeted country has a satellite, there is a chance that the aliens will re-roll its target to a region without a satellite (assuming such a region exists), depending on [[Threat_(Long_War)#Threat_Category|Threat level]] (the chance is equal to 10% per Threat Category Level). This accrues a flat resource cost to the aliens. |
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| − | + | * Penalty for Rerolled Harvest Missions: -5 | |
| + | ===Cost of Repairing / Replacing UFOs=== | ||
As a month progresses, shooting down, damaging, or assaulting UFOs accrues costs to replace and repair them, reducing alien resources. This is the only way to actively reduce alien resources, as the Aliens will always be fielding UFOs. | As a month progresses, shooting down, damaging, or assaulting UFOs accrues costs to replace and repair them, reducing alien resources. This is the only way to actively reduce alien resources, as the Aliens will always be fielding UFOs. | ||
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* UFO Repair Cost: Regular Resource Cost of UFO x % of Damage Dealt to UFO | * UFO Repair Cost: Regular Resource Cost of UFO x % of Damage Dealt to UFO | ||
| − | == See also == | + | ==See also== |
{{Aliens (Long War) Navbar}} | {{Aliens (Long War) Navbar}} | ||
[[Category: Aliens (Long War)]] | [[Category: Aliens (Long War)]] | ||
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Revision as of 10:57, 20 October 2020
Aliens accrue resources as the campaign progresses and spend these resources to repair and replace UFOs that XCOM shoots down. Alien resources indirectly affect what kinds of UFOs the aliens deploy on Missions, what types of missions they run each month, and how much Meld you get per canister. Alien resources do not effect the composition of aliens on any mission (this role is performed by Alien Research), but they do indirectly influence the quantity of aliens that appear.
Alien resources are capped to at most 300, and are reset back to at least 0 at the beginning of the month, though they can sit in the negative between months if XCOM is judicious in shooting down numerous alien craft.
Effects of Alien Resources
UFO Types
Starting monthly Alien Resources are used (in conjunction with Alien Research) to determine which types of UFOs to send on Missions. See the Missions page for detailed information on this decision.
Meld Rewards
By themselves, Alien Resources determine the rewards obtained from meld canisters.
- Meld Reward: Alien Resources / 10, rounded to the nearest integer
The amount of meld per canister is set to a minimum of 5.
Monthly Missions
At the end of a month, Alien Resource Level is computed and used in conjunction with XCOM Threat to generate the UFO Missions that will be run that month. The decision for which missions to run as well as which UFO to send on those missions depends on the Alien Resources calculated in this way (or alternatively the monthly minimum described below).
- Resource Level = Alien Resources / 50, rounded down
Note that Alien Resource Level is clamped to a range between 0 and 4, so amounts below 0 or above 200 result in Resource Levels of 0 and 4, respectively.
Extra Aliens
If current alien resources exceed 180, an extra 0-3 aliens are added to Abductions.
Changes in Alien Resources
Aliens gain resources in a variety of different ways. At the beginning of a month, they gain an automatic minimum amount of resources, which scales up as time progresses. In addition, each Alien Base they have online generates a monthly resource reward. Lastly, the Aliens can conduct Harvest missions with UFOs to award themselves large chunks of resources.
Aliens only lose resources in two ways: first, paying the initial cost to construct an Alien Bases costs them resources. Second, aliens accrue resource costs to replace or repair UFOs that XCOM shoots down, assaults, or damages.
Income from Bases
At the end of a month, aliens generate resources for each base they have in play, and pay a cost for any Alien Bases they constructed that month. Allowing Aliens to construct bases and then immediately assaulting them is one possible means to deprive Aliens of resources.
- Existing alien bases: +20 per base
- Base built this month: -50 per base
Minimum Monthly Resources
At the beginning of a month, the aliens resource count are set to at least a base minimum. If their current resources exceeds this minimum amount, they do not gain any additional resources.
- Minimum Resources per month: 9 per months past (up to a maximum of +300)
This resource adjustment will affect the missions for the coming month. Thus by the 7th month of a campaign (September), the aliens will always have starting monthly resource level of 1. By the 12th month (February) the aliens will always have a starting monthly resource level of 2, and so forth.
Since the maximum amount of resources for aliens is 300, a campaign that progresses for long enough will eventually see Alien Resources permanently set to its 300 cap at the beginning of each month, regardless of XCOM performance.
Harvest Missions
The UFOs can conduct Harvest missions in an attempt to obtain resources. This is particularly likely if resources from last month were low. Successful Harvests award them with a bunch of resources, depending on the class of UFO used.
- Transport: +37-40 resources [37 + rand(5)]
- Harvester: +27-30 resources [27 + rand(5)]
- Raider: +17-20 resources [17 + rand(5)]
- Scout: +10-14 resources [10 + rand(5)]
Aliens target countries at random. If the targeted country has a satellite, there is a chance that the aliens will re-roll its target to a region without a satellite (assuming such a region exists), depending on Threat level (the chance is equal to 10% per Threat Category Level). This accrues a flat resource cost to the aliens.
- Penalty for Rerolled Harvest Missions: -5
Cost of Repairing / Replacing UFOs
As a month progresses, shooting down, damaging, or assaulting UFOs accrues costs to replace and repair them, reducing alien resources. This is the only way to actively reduce alien resources, as the Aliens will always be fielding UFOs.
The resource costs to replace shot down, assaulted, or destroyed UFOs is as follows:
- Scout: -5 resources
- Fighter: -6 resources
- Raider: -10 resources
- Destroyer: -12 resources
- Overseer: -25 resources
- Transport: -24 resources
- Abductor: -18 resources
- Harvester: -15 resources
- Terror Ship: -25 resources
- Assault Carrier: -35 resources
- Battleship: -40 resources
Damaged UFOs cost a fraction of their full resource value to replace, proportional to the percentage of damage accrued:
- UFO Repair Cost: Regular Resource Cost of UFO x % of Damage Dealt to UFO
See also
 Long War: Aliens
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Alien Life Forms • Alien Missions • Alien Deployment • Alien Artifacts • Alien Research • Alien Resources • UFOs • XCOM Threat |