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'''''Official Entry:'''''"Megapol not only runs the city police force and prison service, it also manufactures vehicles, weapons and munitions.  It directly competes with the [[Marsec]] corporation for lucrative markets in the mining colonies and [[Mega-Primus]].  The major problems for Megapol are the criminal gangs that distribute [[Psiclone]] and the UFO incursions which are regarded as a threat to city security.  Police vehicles bravely intercept UFOs as they materialize from the [[Dimensional Gates]], but they are woefully under equipped to deal with them."
 
'''''Official Entry:'''''"Megapol not only runs the city police force and prison service, it also manufactures vehicles, weapons and munitions.  It directly competes with the [[Marsec]] corporation for lucrative markets in the mining colonies and [[Mega-Primus]].  The major problems for Megapol are the criminal gangs that distribute [[Psiclone]] and the UFO incursions which are regarded as a threat to city security.  Police vehicles bravely intercept UFOs as they materialize from the [[Dimensional Gates]], but they are woefully under equipped to deal with them."
  
== Overview ==
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== [[Cityscape (Apocalypse)|Cityscape]] Information ==  
* Megapol runs the city's police, fire, and ambulance services, as well as producing some of the more important weapons and equipment in the game.  
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* Megapol runs the city's police, fire, and ambulance services, as well as producing some of the more important weapons and equipment in the game.
* They start out friendly to you, and you should keep them that way, because:
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* They start out friendly or allied to X-COM, and it is generally advisable for X-COM maintain good relations, especially early in the game.
** You absolutely need Megapol's weapons early on. Even later in the game, hostile relations with Megapol will prevent you from getting the [[Megapol Stun Grenade]], which is very useful but very hard to find as loot. Also, until you've amassed a stockpile of Disruptor Armor, you'll be in a '''lot''' of trouble without access to [[Megapol Armor]].
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* Hostile relations will prohibit X-COM from buying Megapol equipment, including staples such as [[Megapol Armor]], stunning weapons, and many basic craft weapons.
** Megapol officers are some of the most difficult enemies in the game, and attack in large numbers.
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* Megapol is just as aggressive as the gangs. It is three times more likely to raid its enemies and will sometimes employ vehicles to attack their buildings.  
** Megapol is just as aggressive as the three gangs, and will often launch raids on its enemies.
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* [[Population (Apocalypse)#Police|Megapol police officers]] are well-equipped and attack in large numbers. Unfortunately, they do not assist X-COM Agents during investigations.
** Megapol [[Police Car (Apocalypse)|road]] and [[Police Hovercar (Apocalypse)|air]] squad cars are constantly patrolling the city. It would be much more convenient for them to keep shooting at Aliens, rather than at you.
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* [[Police Car (Apocalypse)|Police cars]] are constantly patrolling the streets of Mega-Primus and will engage any vehicles belonging to an organization hostile to Megapol, including Alien craft - and X-COM's, should relations turn hostile. [[Police Hovercar (Apocalypse)|Police Hovercars]] are on standby across the city and will scramble to engage hostile fliers.
** Police cars may have pitful defense but they can help X-COM in downing UFOs.
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* Megapol begins the game with a very large vehicle park. Apart from said police cars, it includes one or more [[Hawk_Air_Warrior_(Apocalypse)|Hawk Air Warriors]] and [[Valkyrie_Interceptor_(Apocalypse)|Valkyrie Interceptors]] as well as one [[Griffon_AFV_(Apocalypse)|Griffon AFV]]. They will be deployed if Megapol's buildings are threatened.
* If you become enemies with them, the most likely turn of events will end in losing the game.
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* If desperate, X-COM can obtain all the agents' equipment listed below by raiding Megapol, and some of the more common weapons can also be found by raiding other organizations.
  
== Buildings Owned ==
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=== Buildings Owned ===
 
* [[Police Station (Apocalypse)|Police Station]]
 
* [[Police Station (Apocalypse)|Police Station]]
 
* [[Rescue Station (Apocalypse)|Rescue Station]]
 
* [[Rescue Station (Apocalypse)|Rescue Station]]
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* [[Arms Factory (Apocalypse)|Arms Factory]]
 
* [[Arms Factory (Apocalypse)|Arms Factory]]
  
== Product Listing ==
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=== Product Listing ===
 
* Vehicle Equipment
 
* Vehicle Equipment
 
** [[Bolter 4000 Laser Gun (Apocalypse)|Bolter 4000 Laser Gun]]
 
** [[Bolter 4000 Laser Gun (Apocalypse)|Bolter 4000 Laser Gun]]
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** [[Megapol Armor]]
 
** [[Megapol Armor]]
  
== Initial Attitude ==
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=== Initial Attitude ===
  
=== Friendly/Allied To===
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==== Friendly/Allied To====
 
* [[Image:Apoc_xcom_icon.png]] [[X-COM (Apocalypse)|X-COM]]
 
* [[Image:Apoc_xcom_icon.png]] [[X-COM (Apocalypse)|X-COM]]
 
* [[Image:Apoc_govt_icon.png]] [[Government]]
 
* [[Image:Apoc_govt_icon.png]] [[Government]]
  
=== Unfriendly/Hostile To===
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==== Unfriendly/Hostile To====
 
* [[Image:Apoc_aliens_icon.png]] [[Aliens (Apocalypse)|Alien]]
 
* [[Image:Apoc_aliens_icon.png]] [[Aliens (Apocalypse)|Alien]]
 
* [[Image:Apoc_marsec_icon.png]] [[Marsec]]
 
* [[Image:Apoc_marsec_icon.png]] [[Marsec]]

Revision as of 18:21, 23 June 2020

Megapol UFOPedia picture

General Information

Apoc megapol icon.png

Official Entry:"Megapol not only runs the city police force and prison service, it also manufactures vehicles, weapons and munitions. It directly competes with the Marsec corporation for lucrative markets in the mining colonies and Mega-Primus. The major problems for Megapol are the criminal gangs that distribute Psiclone and the UFO incursions which are regarded as a threat to city security. Police vehicles bravely intercept UFOs as they materialize from the Dimensional Gates, but they are woefully under equipped to deal with them."

Cityscape Information

  • Megapol runs the city's police, fire, and ambulance services, as well as producing some of the more important weapons and equipment in the game.
  • They start out friendly or allied to X-COM, and it is generally advisable for X-COM maintain good relations, especially early in the game.
  • Hostile relations will prohibit X-COM from buying Megapol equipment, including staples such as Megapol Armor, stunning weapons, and many basic craft weapons.
  • Megapol is just as aggressive as the gangs. It is three times more likely to raid its enemies and will sometimes employ vehicles to attack their buildings.
  • Megapol police officers are well-equipped and attack in large numbers. Unfortunately, they do not assist X-COM Agents during investigations.
  • Police cars are constantly patrolling the streets of Mega-Primus and will engage any vehicles belonging to an organization hostile to Megapol, including Alien craft - and X-COM's, should relations turn hostile. Police Hovercars are on standby across the city and will scramble to engage hostile fliers.
  • Megapol begins the game with a very large vehicle park. Apart from said police cars, it includes one or more Hawk Air Warriors and Valkyrie Interceptors as well as one Griffon AFV. They will be deployed if Megapol's buildings are threatened.
  • If desperate, X-COM can obtain all the agents' equipment listed below by raiding Megapol, and some of the more common weapons can also be found by raiding other organizations.

Buildings Owned

Product Listing

Initial Attitude

Friendly/Allied To

Unfriendly/Hostile To

Notes

Megapol is the most disliked organization on Mega-Primus, drawing the ire of its six starting enemies together with the Androids of S.E.L.F. and the Hybrids of Mutant Alliance. It will be a major player during the Cityscape Fighting.

See Also

Organizations

Relations


Apocalypse Insignia X-COM Apocalypse: Organizations
The Good:Apoc xcom.png X-COM Apoc govt.png Government Apoc megapol.png Megapol
The Bad:Apoc aliens.png Alien Apoc sirius.png Cult of Sirius
The Ugly:Apoc cyberweb.png Cyberweb Apoc diablo.png Diablo Apoc energen.png Energen Apoc evonet.png Evonet Apoc extropians.png Extropians
Apoc gm.png General Metro Apoc gravball.png Gravball League Apoc lifetree.png Lifetree Apoc marsec.png Marsec
Apoc mutant.png Mutant Alliance Apoc nanotech.png Nanotech Apoc nutrivend.png Nutrivend Apoc osiron.png Osiron Apoc psyke.png Psyke
Apoc self.png S.E.L.F. Apoc sanctuary.png Sanctuary Clinic Apoc sensovision.png Sensovision Apoc solmine.png Solmine
Apoc sd.png Superdynamics Apoc synthemesh.png Synthemesh Apoc technocr.png Technocrats Apoc ts.png Transtellar