Chrysalis (Apocalypse)

Chrysalis

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.

Source: X-COM Apocalypse Ufopedia

Chrysalis 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.

Source: X-COM Apocalypse Ufopedia

Chrysalis
Time Units		30-34
Health		86-99
Stamina		40-46
Reactions		5
Strength		5
Bravery		0
Psi Energy		0
Psi Attack		0
Psi Defense		100
Accuracy		100
Hidden Attributes
Head Armor		12-19
Torso Armor		12-19
Arm Armor		12-19
Leg Armor		12-19
Score		3
Size X		20
Size Y		10
Other information
Damage Modifier Group		Chrysalis
Inventory		no
Innate Weapon		none
Unique Attributes		immobile

The Chrysalis is the form taken on by a matured (and fed) Hyperworm, and is the pupal stage of the Multiworm life cycle. From here, depending on the information fed to it, it will grow into a Brainsucker, Anthropod, Spitter or Popper.

Chrysalises can be found aboard Transporters and Assault Ships. They will not be deployed as part of any infiltration force nor will they be encountered in the alien dimension.

Despite being immobile in Battlescape, Chrysalises are capable of moving from one Mega-Primus building to another. The presence of a Chrysalis will not cause an Organization's infiltration meter to rise, though this will of course change once the Chrysalis grows into another alien. Note that a building investigation will fail to find anything if the only present aliens are Chrysalises and/or Multiworm Eggs.

Tactical Notes

Chrysalides are immobile and defenseless. They pose no threat whatsoever to X-COM agents. Intact Chrysalises will be automatically collected at the end of a successful mission.

Unless ordered to hold their fire, X-COM agents will automatically fire at Chrysalises like they would at any other alien. This can potentially waste ammunition, and stray shots may damage the building they're in (angering the owning Organization), or even hit other X-COM agents in the vicinity. On the other hand, Chrysalises provide a safe way for agents to improve their stats. Furthermore, if X-COM decides to retreat from a mission, it is prudent to destroy any Chrysalises within reach before doing so, to prevent them from evolving into more dangerous aliens.

See Also

• Aliens
• Alien Life Forms
• The Alien Life Cycle
  • Multiworm Egg
  • Multiworm
  • Hyperworm
  • Chrysalis