M.C. Reader

Inside the bodies of Aliens we have found small surgically implanted units. These are Control Implants designed by the Aquatoids to allow the constant supply of information from the battlefield, even at great distances. The Molecular Control Reader is an Alien communication device which is used to take information directly from M.C. Implants. X-Com units can use this device in combat to display an Alien's characteristics. Select the 'use' option. Then click on an Alien with the cursor.

Stats

Size: 2 high x 2 wide Weight: 7 TUs: 50% per use. Manufacturing: $262,000 for parts, 1,200 Engineer Hours, 1 Zrbite Sell Price: $304,000

Additional Information

The M.C. Reader is an alien device that allows you to remotely read the data from a target creature's M.C. implant. In game terms, this gives you a once-per-use peek at an alien's stat screen, revealing important info such as his health, TU's, and rank. Can be used on any alien within sight of any soldier. The soldier with the reader does not need a direct line of sight to the alien, but they will turn to face the alien.

M.C. Readers must be researched before being issued to soldiers. The most common use of a reader is to identify high-ranking targets worthy of capture and live research. They are not vital battlefield devices and take up 2x2 backpack spaces.

Notes

• If the alien is nearly out of TU's, you can move without fear of drawing reaction fire.
• If the alien is low on morale, it is likely to panic easily.
• If the alien is nearly out of health, you might be able to bring it down or stun it with light weaponry.
• If you do not have a M.C. Reader in storage when you complete research on the M.C. Lab, you will never be able to research it, nor develop the M.C. Disruptor or the M.C. Generator!