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== General Information ==
 
== General Information ==
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[[Image:Base-hyperwave.gif|right|100px]]
 
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Alien communications rely on a supre-dimensional wave which travels instantaneously. The decoder facility intercepts UFO transmissions and decodes the information. This will show the type of UFO, the alien race and the type of activity.
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The Hyper-wave Decoder is the ultimate in UFO detection technology. It is the most expensive facility available, but it is worth every penny.
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As a radar, the Hyper-wave Decoder's detection sphere extends beyond the [[Large Radar]] and has a 100% chance of detecting any encompassed UFO during the half-hourly radar sweeps.
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In addition to the standard radar functions, it will also reveal the UFO's type, mission, destination and the race of its crew.
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Hyper-Wave Decoders are made available after capturing and interrogating an alien '''[[Navigator (Alien Rank)|Navigator]]'''.
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This [[Base Facilities (EU)|base facility]] appears in ''[[X-COM|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]''. For the ''[[TFTD|Terror from the Deep]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Transmission Resolver]].
  
The most expensive facility in the game (but worth every penny), the Hyper-Wave Decoder not only picks up any UFO within its detection range, but informs you of the type, mission, and race onboard.<br>
 
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The [[Small Radar System|Small]] and [[Large Radar System]]s have a percentage chance of detecting UFOs passing within range, but the Hyper-Wave Decoder will detect '''any''' UFO within its range immediately.  Once a this facility is constructed, all other radar systems housed in the same base become unnecessary and can be dismantled.<br>
 
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Although the Hyper-Wave Decoder's actual range is unknown, it is the ultimate tool for [[UFO Detection]]. It adds one unit to your base's "Long Range Detection" meter, although that statistic is meaningless. Clearly there is no need for building more than one Hyper-Wave Decoder in any given base, even if there was it is likely that it would have no effect, as per the Radar systems.
 
  
 
[[Image:XBASE_13MAP-L1.PNG|Hyper-Wave Decoder: Level 0|250 px]] [[Image:XBASE_13MAP-L2.PNG|Hyper-Wave Decoder: Level 1|250 px]]
 
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Construction Time: 26 days<br>
 
Construction Time: 26 days<br>
 
Construction Cost: $1,400,000<br>
 
Construction Cost: $1,400,000<br>
Maintenance Cost: $35,000/month<br>
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Maintenance Cost: $30,000/month<br>
  
 
Detection Abilities:<br>  
 
Detection Abilities:<br>  
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The above apply a one-time-bonus to the bases detection abilities.
 
The above apply a one-time-bonus to the bases detection abilities.
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== Notes ==
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* The Hyper-wave Decoder adds one unit to your base's "Long Range Detection" meter, although that statistic is meaningless.
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* Though radar abilities are stackable amongst all three radar types, the Hyperwave's extended range and 100% detection rate make the Short and Long detection abilities redundant. Older radars can be dismantled and the space freed for other facilities. Be mindful of the [[Known_Bugs#Paying_For_Dirt|Paying for Dirt bug]] if you do not intend to recycle the land used for the older radars.
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== See Also ==
 
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Latest revision as of 03:54, 23 July 2013

General Information

Hyper-wave Decoder
Base-hyperwave.gif

Alien communications rely on a supre-dimensional wave which travels instantaneously. The decoder facility intercepts UFO transmissions and decodes the information. This will show the type of UFO, the alien race and the type of activity.

Source: Enemy Unknown/UFO Defense Ufopaedia


The Hyper-wave Decoder is the ultimate in UFO detection technology. It is the most expensive facility available, but it is worth every penny.

As a radar, the Hyper-wave Decoder's detection sphere extends beyond the Large Radar and has a 100% chance of detecting any encompassed UFO during the half-hourly radar sweeps.

In addition to the standard radar functions, it will also reveal the UFO's type, mission, destination and the race of its crew.

Hyper-Wave Decoders are made available after capturing and interrogating an alien Navigator.

This base facility appears in UFO: Enemy Unknown. For the Terror from the Deep equivalent, refer to the Transmission Resolver.


Hyper-Wave Decoder: Level 0 Hyper-Wave Decoder: Level 1

Statistics

Construction Time: 26 days
Construction Cost: $1,400,000
Maintenance Cost: $30,000/month

Detection Abilities:
Short: 0
Long: 0
Hyperwave: +100

The above apply a one-time-bonus to the bases detection abilities.

Notes

  • The Hyper-wave Decoder adds one unit to your base's "Long Range Detection" meter, although that statistic is meaningless.
  • Though radar abilities are stackable amongst all three radar types, the Hyperwave's extended range and 100% detection rate make the Short and Long detection abilities redundant. Older radars can be dismantled and the space freed for other facilities. Be mindful of the Paying for Dirt bug if you do not intend to recycle the land used for the older radars.


See Also

UFO Detection


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