Cyberdisc (EU2012)

Cyberdisc Autopsy

Cyberdisc Autopsy So far, we've been unable to ascertain whether this is strictly a mechanical creation or a living organism. Based on our findings, it has an alternative biochemical system based on the silicon atom. Like carbon, silicon can create molecules that are sufficiently large to carry biological information, and since silicon has several chemical properties similar to carbon, it is possible this could be a new and completely alien life form, with respect to the specimens we've already encountered. Its internal mechanisms seem to operate like organs, giving it the ability to circulate plasma through its core systems, much in the same way blood flows through our bodies. Our Unit Analysis View available in the field should provide additional specifics regarding this species' various combat abilities.

Source: XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012) Research Archives

Cyberdisc

The Cyberdisc is a flying heavy weapons platform equipped with a devastating plasma cannon and covered in tough armour plating. When first encountered the Cyberdisc will be in a closed disc like form not unlike a miniature UFO. When the Cyberdisc is ready to attack it opens up to reveal a terrifying mass of tentacles bustling with heavy weaponry. It will take a lot of firepower to take down and it also comes equipped with an alien grenade.

The disc will explode on death, damaging everything in a small radius.

Note that Cyberdiscs will always work in groups with Drone units. The Drones can repair the Cyberdisc. You might want to kill the Drones so the Cyberdisc cannot be healed. Just make sure the reward in doing so is greater than the risk.

Stats

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1st Appearance	{{{appears}}}
HP	16/16/20/20
Aim	70
Defense	10
Will	Mechanized
Movement	18
Easy/Normal/Classic/Impossible

Abilities:

• Death Blossom: An area of effect attack dealing high damage to all units within a few spaces in all directions.
• Hardened: Hardened units receive extra protection against critical hits (-60% crit chance)