Heavy Weapons Platforms (Hardmode)
Heavy Weapon Platforms, or HWPs, are small sized unmanned tanks. Employed by X-COM forces to serve the role of a rapid reaction armoured fight force, they are fast, heavily armoured and can mount an array of impressive weapon systems.
Furthermore, Drones represent another alternative unmanned tool that X-COM can use. These advance prototypes can be used to safely scout the battlefield and provide support for the team.
Throughout the war, X-COM will be able to research and manufacture a wide array of improved HWPs and Drones, including the protentional to reverse engineer the alien war machines.
Types
HWPs are divided into several types, each capable of mounting unique weapons as researched.
- Tracked Chassis
Standard X-COM tank chassis, weakest of the available chassis but readily available from the start of the invasion.
- Alloy Tracked Chassis
A standard tracked chassis that has been refitted with alien alloy armour. Similar performance to the standard model but can take slightly more damage and can move further.
- Hover Chassis
The Hover chassis features superior armour and the ability to fly through the air. Can mount the most diverse array of weapon systems available to HWPs.
- Walker Chassis
By cutting the psionic control link of a capture Armoured Sectopod, this unit can be employed by X-COM forces. Less powerful than the Alien controlled version, but it remains the most powerful frontline HWP available.