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| − | Commanders hold the loftiest [[Alien Rank|rank]] in the alien hierarchy. They can only be found in [[Alien Base]]s ([[Alien Colonies]] for TFTD), on [[Battleship]]s ([[Dreadnought]]s for TFTD), on an [[Base | + | Commanders hold the loftiest [[Alien Rank|rank]] in the alien hierarchy. They can only be found in [[Alien Base]]s ([[Alien Colonies]] for TFTD), on [[Battleship]]s ([[Dreadnought]]s for TFTD), on an [[Base Defence|X-COM Base Defence]] mission, or [[Cydonia]] ([[T'leth]] for TFTD). Capturing a commander is crucial in order to complete the game: only commanders are privy to the location of the [[Brain]]'s stronghold on [[Cydonia]]. |
Commanders have higher intelligence, armour, and other stats compared to other members of their race (although this is somewhat race dependent), although their "aggression" score is typically lower. Commanders often carry a [[Blaster Launcher]] (other ranks may carry them as well). They are probably the toughest opponents you will encounter on any given mission -- especially [[Sectoid]] Commanders, which can use [[Psionic]]s to attack your men from their hiding place on the bridge. | Commanders have higher intelligence, armour, and other stats compared to other members of their race (although this is somewhat race dependent), although their "aggression" score is typically lower. Commanders often carry a [[Blaster Launcher]] (other ranks may carry them as well). They are probably the toughest opponents you will encounter on any given mission -- especially [[Sectoid]] Commanders, which can use [[Psionic]]s to attack your men from their hiding place on the bridge. | ||
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==Captured Commanders== | ==Captured Commanders== | ||
| − | Interrogating a captured commander will allow research of [[ | + | Interrogating a captured commander will allow research of [[The Martian Solution]] and then [[Cydonia or Bust]]. If the commander is a [[Sectoid]] or [[Ethereal]] it will also allow research of [[Psionics]]. |
==Terror From the Deep== | ==Terror From the Deep== | ||
| − | Commanders in TFTD have similar roles and equipment to their EU equivalents. Bear in mind, however, that Alien Colonies are always manned by the same species of Aliens. The Synomium Device at the heart of an Alien Colony will always be guarded by | + | Commanders in TFTD have similar roles and equipment to their EU equivalents. Bear in mind, however, that Alien Colonies are always manned by the same species of Aliens. The Synomium Device at the heart of an Alien Colony will always be guarded by a several unarmed (save for their claws) Lobster Man Commanders and Navigators. |
| − | Furthermore, | + | Furthermore, you can unlock research of ''T'leth, the Aliens' City'' only by interrogating a Lobster Man Commander. Gillman Commanders are only good for unlocking ''The Ultimate Threat''. Aquatoid Commanders are worthless for X-Com's research. |
Tasoths shouldn't have Commanders, though there are reports of them appearing in the unpatched version of the game. See also: [[TRTBAG#The Tasoth Commander Trap|The Tasoth Commander Trap]]. | Tasoths shouldn't have Commanders, though there are reports of them appearing in the unpatched version of the game. See also: [[TRTBAG#The Tasoth Commander Trap|The Tasoth Commander Trap]]. | ||
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<tr><td align="left">[[Battleship]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr> | <tr><td align="left">[[Battleship]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr> | ||
<tr><td align="left">[[Dreadnought]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td></tr> | <tr><td align="left">[[Dreadnought]]</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td></tr> | ||
| − | <tr><td align="left">[[Alien Colony Assault|Alien Colony]]</td><td>2 | + | <tr><td align="left">[[Alien Colony Assault|Alien Colony]] part 1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr> |
| − | <tr><td align="left">[[Artefact Site]]</td><td> | + | <tr><td align="left">Alien Colony part 2</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>4</td></tr> |
| + | <tr><td align="left">[[Artefact Site]]</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</center> | </center> | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 12:14, 2 June 2020
Commanders hold the loftiest rank in the alien hierarchy. They can only be found in Alien Bases (Alien Colonies for TFTD), on Battleships (Dreadnoughts for TFTD), on an X-COM Base Defence mission, or Cydonia (T'leth for TFTD). Capturing a commander is crucial in order to complete the game: only commanders are privy to the location of the Brain's stronghold on Cydonia.
Commanders have higher intelligence, armour, and other stats compared to other members of their race (although this is somewhat race dependent), although their "aggression" score is typically lower. Commanders often carry a Blaster Launcher (other ranks may carry them as well). They are probably the toughest opponents you will encounter on any given mission -- especially Sectoid Commanders, which can use Psionics to attack your men from their hiding place on the bridge.
Deployment
| UFO Type | Beg./Exp. | Vet./Gen. | Super. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Scout | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Medium Scout | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Large Scout | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abductor | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harvester | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Supply Ship | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terror Ship | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Battleship | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Alien Base | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Captured Commanders
Interrogating a captured commander will allow research of The Martian Solution and then Cydonia or Bust. If the commander is a Sectoid or Ethereal it will also allow research of Psionics.
Terror From the Deep
Commanders in TFTD have similar roles and equipment to their EU equivalents. Bear in mind, however, that Alien Colonies are always manned by the same species of Aliens. The Synomium Device at the heart of an Alien Colony will always be guarded by a several unarmed (save for their claws) Lobster Man Commanders and Navigators.
Furthermore, you can unlock research of T'leth, the Aliens' City only by interrogating a Lobster Man Commander. Gillman Commanders are only good for unlocking The Ultimate Threat. Aquatoid Commanders are worthless for X-Com's research.
Tasoths shouldn't have Commanders, though there are reports of them appearing in the unpatched version of the game. See also: The Tasoth Commander Trap.
TFTD Deployment
| Alien Sub Type | Beg./Exp. | Vet./Gen. | Super. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Survey Ship | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Escort | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cruiser | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Heavy Cruiser | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fleet Supply Cruiser | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Battleship | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dreadnought | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Alien Colony part 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alien Colony part 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Artefact Site | 0 | 0 | 0 |