Engineering (EU2012)

Dr. Shen, XCOMs head of engineering.

Main Engineering.

In XCOM Engineering you will manufacture items that improve your capacity to repel the alien invasion.

Dr. Shen

Dr. Raymond Shen is the Chief Engineer of the XCOM Project. Dr. Shen has proven to be an invaluable asset with his decades of experience. The XCOM project is lucky to have such a brilliant, dedicated, world renowned, award winning engineer at its disposal. Please note: This artificial intelligence was created by Dr. Shen.

Resources

Info on resources, cost & time

• Credits
• Elerium
• Alloys

Manufactured items such as armour, weapons or vehicles have a base § cost, as well as a minimum number of engineers without which they cannot be built. If you have extra engineers above the minimum, this provides a cost discount. The rate of discount slows down as you have more and more engineers, and never goes above 50%.

The formula for the cost of a manufactured item is:

final cost = round down [ base cost x 0.5 x (1+ (engineers required / total engineers) ) ]

Other resource cost(corpses, etc) will not be discounted. NA continental bonus gives another 50% discount to aircraft and aircraft weapons. Asia continental bonus gives another 50% discount to SHIVs.

Workshop and Bonus

Cost: 3 Power, 6 Engineers, §150 and §25/month upkeep

Adds 5 engineers to the pool. Adjacency bonus: +7% refund on resources for building (equipment, vehicles, foundry projects and facilities). So for a 3*3 square with 9 workshops, you will get 12 * 7% = 84% discount on building stuff. (unconfimed) there is a minimum amount left (§1, 1 Alloy, 1 Elerium), which will not be refunded. Therefore, 14 adjacent workshops is nearly the maximum with 98% source.

At any rate: if you wish to win the war on XCOM's ever-limited budget, a collection of Workshops is a sound investment. The reduction of materials and cost to build items saves resources (and the gains in Engineers) to build Uplinks/Nexi and Sattelites, which in turn gets you more money per month.

The Foundry

The Foundry is one of two places you can research equipment upgrades.

Foundry Projects

Build/Buy Items

Build Items

Item	Description	Prerequisite	Cost	Build time
Nano-Fiber Vest	Made from a dense weave of nanotube fibers, this lightweight vest provides extra damage absorption to the wearer.	5 Engineers	§20	Immediate
S.C.O.P.E.	When equipped, this advanced targeting module integrates with XCOM's Active HUD system to offer a significant increase to our soldier's aim.	5 Engineers	§20	Immediate
Arc Thrower	The Arc Thrower is a non-lethal sidearm designed to stun hostile targets. The mechanism seems to be most effective against weakened enemies.	5 Engineers	§35	Immediate
Chitin Plating	Light plating made from the Chryssalid exoskeleton, this material provides additional protection and a significant reduction to melee damage sustained.	15 Engineers	§85 15x Alloys 4x Chryssalid Corpse	Immediate
Mind Shield	Developed using the cybernetic implants we removed from the skull of the Ethereal alien species, this device should allow for a greater resistance to offensive psi attacks.	35 Engineers	§150 30x Elerium 10x Alloys 1x Ethereal Corpse	Immediate
Combat Stims	This powerful stimulant cocktail derived from a chemical found in the glands of a Muton Berserker provides a temporary boost to several of our soldier's vital statistics.	15 Engineers	§50 5x Alloys 1x Berserker Corpse	Immediate
Medikit	Our field-deployable Medikit can temporarily treat a soldier's wounds through the use of nanosutures and high-potency stimulants.	5 Engineers	§25	Immediate
Blaster Launcher	By integrating components of the advanced alien navigation systems, we can fire self-guided rockets capable of navigating to the intended target without direct line-of-sight. Damage output has also been signifigantly improved through use of the alien fusion core.	35 Engineers	§275 65x Elerium 50x Alloys 1x Fusion Core 2x UFO Flight Computer	Immediate
Plasma Sniper Rifle	By modifying our current power system to hold a greater charge, we've developed a Plasma Sniper Rifle capable of delivering an extremely powerful shot that will greatly increase the odds of inflicting critical damage to hostile targets.	25 Engineers	§250 25x Elerium 30x Alloys	Immediate
Heavy Plasma	The Heavy Plasma rifle uses an expanded power supply and cooling mechanism to allow for a much higher rate of fire than anything we've fielded previously.	25 Engineers	§250 30x Elerium 30x Alloys	Immediate
Alloy Cannon	By developing a firing mechanism capable of projecting machined shards of the alien alloy, we've created an extremely powerful weapon that has a devastating effect on anything caught in range. However, accuracy falls off quickly over greater distances.	25 Engineers	§250 20x Elerium 50x Alloys	Immediate
Plasma Rifle	This modified assault rifle fires a jet of ionized gas through a focused magnetic field - an extremely effective plasma-based weapon.	20 Engineers	§200 20x Elerium 30x Alloys	Immediate
Light Plasma Rifle	This lightweight rifle functions on the same principle as our other plasma weapon concepts - a jet of ionized gas discharged through a focused magnetic field. The lightweight frame greatly improves the overall accuracy of this weapon.	20 Engineers	§125 15x Elerium 20x Alloys	Immediate
Plasma Pistol	By discharging a lethal shot of ionized gas in an artificially generated magnetic field, this weapon performs far beyond the capabilities of any projectile based sidearm.	20 Engineers	§100 10x Elerium 20x Alloys	Immediate
Laser Sniper Rifle	The Laser Sniper Rifle provides a greater chance of inflicting critical damage to enemy targets. However, due to the unwieldy nature of this rifle, our soldiers will suffer a penalty when attempting to strike targets at close range.	12 Engineers	§35 25x Alloys	Immediate
Heavy Laser	The Heavy Laser requires a supplementary power supply that makes it somewhat unwieldy in combat, but it is capable of dealing high amounts of damage.	12 Engineers	§30 25x Alloys	Immediate
Scatter Laser	The Scatter Laser is capable of inflicting considerable damage; however, accuracy suffers greatly as the range to target increases.	12 Engineers	§30 25x Alloys	Immediate
Laser Rifle	The Laser Assault Rifle relies on our latest in optics technology to offer a substantial increase in output over the conventional X-9 rifle.	12 Engineers	§25 15x Alloys	Immediate
Laser Pistol	The laser pistol relies on our latest advancements to provide a more powerful sidearm that does not require reloading in the field.	10 Engineers	§10 10x Alloys	Immediate
Skeleton Key		10 Engineers		Immediate

Build Armor

Item	Description	Prerequisite	Cost	Build time
Carapace Armor	Our Carapace Armor was designed to offer substantially better protection against the alien plasma weaponry through the use of their alloys. Tests indicate a substantial survivability increase relative to conventional body armor.	Research: Carapace Armor 10 Engineers	§25 15x Alloys	Immediate
Skeleton Suit	The Skeleton Suit is our first attempt at combining medium-weight body armor with an integrated grappling hook for scaling objects in the field.	Research: Skeleton Suit 15 Engineers	§30 10x Alloys	Immediate
Titan Armor	This Titan Armor is among our heaviest designs, enhancing our soldier's protection from weapons fire, while also providing immunity to fire and toxins.	Research: Titan Armor 25 Engineers	§150 10x Elerium 35x Alloys	Immediate
Ghost Armor	By integrating a stealth field based on the phase-shifts observed in the hyperwave beacon, this suit makes it extremely difficult for the wearer to be detected in the field. It should be noted, the stealth system is only effective when used by a soldier in cover.	Research: Ghost Armor 40 Engineers	§250 50x Elerium 40x Alloys	Immediate
Archangel Armor	The Archangel suit combines our heavy armor set with a small propulsion system that allows for limited flight capabilities.	Research: Archangel Armor 35 Engineers	§200 35x Elerium 50x Alloys	Immediate
Psi Armor	Our most powerful armored suit, this equipment serves to amplify the wearer's psionic abilities through a system modeled after the alien's own cybernetic implants. However, it should be noted, this armor can only be equipped by a soldier found to have Psionic abilities.	Research: Psi Armor 30 Engineers	§400 40x Elerium 20x Alloys	Immediate

Vehicles

Item	Description	Prerequisite	Cost	Build time
Firestorm	The Firestorm is our highly advanced combat aircraft incorporating numerous advances gained from studying the technology found in the alien ships. Power and navigational systems in particular were adapted directly from the alien designs.	Research: New Fighter Craft 20 Engineers	§200 20x Elerium 40x Alloys 1x UFO Power Source 2x UFO Flight Computer	14d
Satellite	An advanced reconnaissance satellite modified to detect the unique gravitational distortions caused by alien craft in flight.	5 Engineers	§100	20d
Hover SHIV	"Our latest modification to the S.H.I.V. vehicle involves the integration of a small pulse engine, allowing the entire platform to fly over rough terrain.	Research: New Fighter Craft Foundry: Heavy Weapons Platform 20 Engineers 1 Barracks Capacity	§200 40x Elerium 60x Alloys	7d
Alloy SHIV	Integration of the alien alloy into the basic SHIV design results in a weapons platform that is both lighter and stronger than the original. The reinforced chassis allows for this SHIV to be used as a mobile cover position in the field.	Foundry: Heavy Weapons Platform 10 Engineers 1 Barracks Capacity	§150 40 Alloys	7d
SHIV	The Super Heavy Infantry Vehicle, or SHIV, is an advanced weapons platform that can be deployed in place of a human soldier. While extremely capable in most combat scenarios, any damage to the SHIV will require lengthy repairs.	Foundry: Heavy Weapons Platform 5 Engineers 1 Barracks Capacity	§100	7d
Fusion Lance	The Fusion Lance is the most powerful anti-aircraft weapon currently available to XCOM. It should be capable of taking down any UFO engaged by the Firestorm.	Research: Fusion Lance 35 Engineers	§150 20x Elerium 30x Alloys	Immediate
EMP Cannon	The EMP cannon was developed in an effort to increase the chance of recovering functional alien technology from downed UFOs. Although the alien systems will be disabled, the EMP does not inflict physical damage to these components.	Research: EMP Cannon 30 Engineers	§200 20x Elerium 30x Alloys	Immediate
Plasma Cannon	The focused plasma cannon is an ideal anti-UFO weapon, combining high damage output with a long effective range.	Research: Plasma Cannon 20 Engineers	§100 20x Elerium 20x Alloys	Immediate
Laser Cannon	These super-cooled laser cannons can take down most alien craft, but they have a limited range, requiring the Interceptor to close in on hostile targets.	Research: Heavy Lasers 10 Engineers	§35 25x Alloys	Immediate
Phoenix Cannon	The Phoenix Cannon is capable of delivering massive burst damage, but its limited range puts the Interceptor at greater risk during combat.	Research: Experimental Warfare 5 Engineers	§35	Immediate
Defense Matrix (Dodge)	Activate this module during interception to provide an immediate, temporary boost to our unit's evasive ability. The matrix will burn out after one use. Floater adaptive reflex technology was surprisingly compatible with our satellite systems, allowing us to predict enemy firing solutions.	Research: Floater Autopsy 10 Engineers	§50 3x Floater Corpse	Immediate
UFO Tracking (Boost)	Activate this module during interception to provide an immediate, temporary boost to our unit's pursuit speed. The module will burn out after one use. Its technology lets us focus our satellites' computation resources on UFO pursuit, and might buy precious time to chase down even the fastest UFOs.	Research: Cyberdisc Autopsy 10 Engineers	§20 2x Cyberdisc Wreck	Immediate
Uplink Targeting (Aim)	Activate this module during interception to provide an immediate, temporary booste to our unit's accuracy. The module will burn out after one use. Its technology is based on Sectoid implants, and allows us to send a data pulse through our satellite network.	Research: Sectoid Autopsy 5 Engineers	§10 3x Sectoid Corpse	Immediate

Build Facilities

Non-unique facilities require more manpower as more of the same are built. This increase does not apply to the power facilities. After researching Advanced Construction in the Foundry it is possible to build facilities in rush mode. It requires twice as much of money, Elerium and Alloys but shortens time by 50%. Unlike everything else that can be produced in Engineering, the price and item requirements do not lower based on how many Engineers you have.

Facilities

Facility	Description	Prerequisite	Cost	Monthly cost	Notes/Bonus	Build time
Access Lift	Access Lifts enable XCOM's subterranean base to expand deeper into the earth.	None	§50 2 Power	§10	Required to access a lower level.	5d
Satellite Uplink	With the signal monitored by a team of engineers, each Satellite Uplink is capable of receiving transmissions from 2 XCOM satellites.Adjacency Bonus: +1 satellite capacity for every two uplinks constructed adjacent to one another.	0 Engineers (+10 for each Satellite Uplink, +15 for each Satellite Nexus)	§150 5 Power	§15	+1 Satellite capacity for every adjacent Uplink or Nexus	14d
Satellite Nexus	With the signal monitored by a team of engineers, each Satellite Nexus is capable of receiving transmissions from 4 XCOM satellites. Adjacency Bonus: +1 satellite capacity for every two uplinks constructed adjacent to one another.	Research: Alien Nav Computer, 5 Engineers (+10 for each Satellite Uplink, +15 for each Satellite Nexus)	§300 8 Power 25x Alloys 2x UFO Flight Computer	§26	+1 Satellite capacity for every adjacent Uplink or Nexus	21d
Laboratory	Each laboratory increases research speed by 20%. Adjacency Bonus: % increase to research speed for every adjacent laboratory.	6 Scientists (second requires 10, each next requires 5 more)	§125 3 Power	§24	+10% increase to research speed for every adjacent laboratory	10d
Workshop	Each workshop adds 5 engineers to our staff. Adjacency Bonus: % refund on resources used when building vehicles, foundry projects and facilities.	6 Engineers (second requires 15, each next requires 10 more)	§130 3 Power	§26		10d
The Foundry	Develop new combat items or improve current items in the Foundry.	Research: Experimental Warfare	§75 3 Power	§20	None.	10d
Alien Containment	This facility will provide a secure environment to house the alien captives, allowing you to interrogate them in the Labs.	Research: Xeno-Biology	§85 5 Power	§18	None.	7d
Power Generator	Power Generators supply the power needed to run new facilities. Each generator supplies +6 power. Adjacency Bonus: + power for every adjacent power facility.	None	§60	§11	+2 power for every adjacent power facility.	5d
Thermo Power Generator	Thermal Power Generators supply +20 power, but must be built over steam vents. Adjacency Bonus: + power for every adjacent power facility.	Steam Vent	§200	§23	+2 power for every adjacent power facility.	8d
Elerium Generator	Elerium Power Generators supply +30 power. Adjacency Bonus: + power for every adjacent power facility.	Research: UFO Power Source	§275 40x Alloys 30x Elerium 2xUFO Power Source	§29	+2 power for every adjacent power facility.	14d
Psionic Lab	This facility will allow us to discover and develop the latent psionic abilities of our soldiers. If they have any such capabilities, using them in the field will increase their strength.	Research: Sectoid Commander Autopsy/Interrogate Sectoid Commander	§200 3 Power 20x Elerium 20x Alloys	§30	Contains 3 slots where soldiers can be put for 10 days to discover whether they are gifted in psionic skills. Only 1 can be built.	14d
Gollop Chamber	Once we build this facility, a psionically powerful soldier will be able to access the Ethereal's psychic net. Cannot remove this facility.	Research: Ethereal Device	§200 5 Power 1x Ethereal Device	§100	None.	14d
Hyperwave Relay	Alien communications rely on a supra-dimensional wave which travels almost instantaneously. This relay should allow us to trace the source of these communications.	Research: Hyperwave Communication	§175 4 Power 10x Alloys 1x Hyperwave Beacon	§30	None.	14d
Officer Training School	Increase XCOM squad size, earn promotion bonuses, and unlock powerful combat medical techniques for your soldiers.	Sergeant rank (Classic difficulty)	§125 3 Power	§25	Normal and Easy start with this facility already built.	8d