Chrysalis (Apocalypse)

The Chrysalis UFOpaedia entry, if captured alive.

The Chrysalis Autopsy report fromt the UFOpaedia.

Like the Multiworm Egg, this should be a pathetically easy unit to capture alive. Unlike the Multiworm Egg, the Chrysalis has no offense. What does this mean? You are looking at a 100% defenseless, 100% immobile unit which has little health. If you can't capture this unit alive, considering you can walk right past it without any consequences, then you don't deserve to be considered an X-Com Commander.

Official Entry (Captured Alive): "A Chrysalis is the most vulnerable stage of Alien development because it possesses no attack mechanisms. Its skin is tough, but vulnerable to fire and incendiary ammunition. A new Alien will grow inside the Chrysalis and emerge after a period of three days. It seems that a variety of Alien forms could develop at this stage, dependent on the genetic information carried by the Hyperworm. The physiology of these new forms contains many new cell structures. We have now gained a significant understanding of Alien genetics."

Official Entry (Autopsy): "The Chrysalis appears to be an important stage in the Alien life cycle. The cell structures we have discovered seem to suggest that the emerging Aliens have a different physiology to those previously encountered. This could indicate that there will be further stages to our biological research. The Chrysalis contains no advanced brain structure and will not respond to Psionic attacks."

See Also

• Aliens
• Alien Life Forms