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In fact this type mission is more hazardous than [[Alien Sub Crash Recovery]] missions, and 'Extreme Caution' is even more called for. As the Alien Sub is undamaged, there will be more aliens, in better health. Entry to their fully intact craft will be more difficult and more dangerous.  
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These missions are very similar to [[Alien Sub Crash Recovery|Alien Sub Crash Recoveries]]; the main difference is that, as the ship landed rather than crashed, there is no chance of the [[Ion-Beam Accelerators]] exploding. This has a few practical results:
  
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Pretty much identical to Crash Recovery missions otherwise. Try to shoot down the USO first before attempting these missions as the risks can easily outweigh the gains, especially for a beginner in January. For most, however, it's always best to assault a craft rather than shoot it down (''unless'' it's on a mission in which it never lands e.g. [[Alien Retaliation]]) because the components would otherwise be damaged in the crash-landing.
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*There will be no holes in the [[Alien Submarines|Alien Sub]]'s hull. You will have to use the door to enter, or [[Disrupter Pulse Launcher|make holes]] yourself.
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*There will, on average, be more aliens to kill, as none will be killed pre-mission by IBA explosions.
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*All of the Alien Sub's [[New Submersible Technologies]] will be intact.
  
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Expect more aliens to be cooped up in the USO, and camp the exit so that they're slaughtered in reaction fire. Make sure to sweep the battlescape first and verify that all remaining aliens are inside the craft. Eventually, either you or the aliens will get bored and pop through the door, hopefully (not so in your case) blown to bits by reaction shots.
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As in UFO: Enemy Unknown, it is generally recommended that X-Com commanders perform Alien Submarine Assaults when possible, in order to maximise recovery yields. It should be noted, however, that as [[Zrbite]] often survives Ion-Beam Accelerator explosions in Terror from the Deep, this is a much less pressing concern than in UFO:EU.
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Note that if X-Com fails an Alien Submarine Assault, the Alien Sub will merely continue on its voyage, whereas a failed Alien Sub Crash Recovery will cause the crash site to disappear. This can be [[ExploitsA#UFO_Redux|abused]].
  
 
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Alien Submarine Assault

Explore the touchdown site and, if possible, gain entry to
the Alien Sub. The mission will be successful when all
enemy units have been eliminated or neutralised. Recovery
of the Alien Sub, artefacts and Alien corpses can then be
initiated.

These missions are very similar to Alien Sub Crash Recoveries; the main difference is that, as the ship landed rather than crashed, there is no chance of the Ion-Beam Accelerators exploding. This has a few practical results:

  • There will be no holes in the Alien Sub's hull. You will have to use the door to enter, or make holes yourself.
  • There will, on average, be more aliens to kill, as none will be killed pre-mission by IBA explosions.
  • All of the Alien Sub's New Submersible Technologies will be intact.

As in UFO: Enemy Unknown, it is generally recommended that X-Com commanders perform Alien Submarine Assaults when possible, in order to maximise recovery yields. It should be noted, however, that as Zrbite often survives Ion-Beam Accelerator explosions in Terror from the Deep, this is a much less pressing concern than in UFO:EU.

Note that if X-Com fails an Alien Submarine Assault, the Alien Sub will merely continue on its voyage, whereas a failed Alien Sub Crash Recovery will cause the crash site to disappear. This can be abused.

See Also

TFTD Badge Terror From The Deep : Mission Types
Mission TypesAlien Sub Crash Recovery • Alien Submarine Assault • Base Defense • Port Attack • Island Attack • Ship Rescue Mission • Artefact Site • Colony Attack Mission • T'leth
Information Terror Missions • Two Part Missions
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