Floater

Floaters are weak creatures that- as their name suggests- are capable of flight.

Unlike Sectoids, who can be very dangerous when accompanied by Cyberdiscs and/or a Sectoid Leader, Floaters are not particularly dangerous. Their main tactical advantage is their ability to fly - this can often make them more difficult to spot and also allows them to take up sniping positions on roofs and other high areas, although this is rarely done.

Floaters are usually to be found performing scouting or Terror Missions, and are accompanied on the latter by Reapers.

Statistics

TUs:               50-69
Health:            35-45
Energy:            90-116
Reactions:         50-81
Strength:          40-51
Bravery:           80
Firing Accuracy:   25-78
Throwing Accuracy: 58-65
Psi Skill:         N/A
Psi Strength:      35-52

Live Specimen

The Floaters are primarily soldiers and terror agents.

They are naturally predatory beasts, genetically engineered and cybernetically enhanced to make formidable warriors. The lower half of the body and most internal organs are surgically removed, and a life support system is installed.

This implant contains an anti-gravity unit which enables the creature to float, albeit unsteadily, through the air.

Autopsy

The creature has been drastically altered by surgery. The device which seems to form the core of the body is a life support system, taking over the function of heart, lungs and digestive system.

This would enable the creature to survive in extremely hostile environments. The brain is smaller than ours, but the sensory organs are well developed.

Notes

The following are some miscellaneous notes on the Floater:

• The Floater takes 1.2x damage from melee attacks, and 1.6x damage from a Celatid's acid spit.
• Average Energy.
• Is slow (low TUs).
• Low Health.
• Low Reactions.
• Low Strength.
• Low Psi Strength.
• Very low Firing and Throwing Accuracy.
• Rank matters when fighting Floaters. Floater Leaders and Commanders have much better stats than the other ranks, especially concerning Firing, Reactions and Armor. This can lead to some unpleasant surprises when those ranks are present but it is also a way to figure out the higher ranks if you don't have a Mind Probe.