Ethereal

For the XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012) version, see Ethereal (EU2012)

For the version that appears in The Bureau, see Ethereal (Bureau)

In other languages: 한국어.

La raza de los Etéreos es posiblemente la especie más peligrosa a la que las fuerzas del X-COM tuvieron que hacer frente durante la primera guerra alienígena. Los Etéreos son raramente vistos en la Tierra, pues prefieren enviar otras razas (especialmente Mutones)para realizar misiones en su nombre.

Statistics

TUs:               68-79
Health:            55
Energy:            96-111
Reactions:         75-93
Strength:          48-52
Bravery:           80
Firing Accuracy:   37-92
Throwing Accuracy: 80
Psi Skill:         40-46, 45-52, 50-58
Psi Strength:      50-58, 60-70, 65-75 

Habilidades especiales

Cada miembro de la raza de los Etéreos posee poderosas habilidades psíquicas psionic abilities que pueden causar el pánico a nuestros soldados X-COM. Incluso es posible que puedan tomar el control de nuestras unidades y las usen contra nosotros.

Terror attacks by Ethereals are the most dangerous for both Civilians and X-COM units - apart from having to deal with their psionic abilities, we also have to fight against Sectopods.

Be aware of the fact that ethereals can fly, giving them access to just about anywhere on the map. They often use this to set up midair sniping positions, especially on the harder difficulties but not as much for across-the-map movement. Night Missions ARE A PAIN, especially since their nightvision is far superior to humans. Plus, flares and incendiaries aren't useful for illuminating empty air.

If an ethereal is "spotting" for his pals from around level 9 of the map and you can't find him, and his friends are all bombarding you with psi, you will probably have to abort... if you still can.

Despite having powerful psionic abilities, Ethereals are armed and most Ethereals wield Heavy Plasma.

Live specimen

This being has awesome mental powers which allow for telepathic communication and telekinetic abilities.

The apparently weak physical abilities of this creature are sustained by its mental powers. We do not understand how these telekinetic powers work, since they seem to defy the laws of physics as we know them.

They are extremely dangerous in any combat situation, where they rely on their mental powers for combat. They rarely appear on Earth since they seem to rely on other races to pursue their objectives.

Autopsy

This being is physically retarded and seems incapable of sustaining any life functions.

The muscles are severely atrophied and the internal organs appear to be under-developed. The sensory organs, including the eyes, do not appear to function at all.

The brain, however, is well developed and draws on a high proportion of the body's blood supply. It is a mystery as to how this creature can sustain itself without external support.

Notes

The following are some miscellaneous notes on the Ethereal:

• The Ethereal takes 0.7x damage from fire, and 0.8x stun damage.
• Very high Firing and Throwing Accuracy.
• Is very fast (very high TUs).
• High Health.
• Very high Energy.
• Very high Reactions.
• High Strength.
• Very high Psi Strength.
• There are no Ethereal Navigators, Engineers, or Medics. Ethereal Leaders will be used in their place.