News Items (EU2012)

The news ticker on the Situation Room will display news headlines from around the globe according to Storyline progression, panic levels and missions performed by XCOM.

Worldwide (Storyline)

Agnostic

• World leaders express confidence about alien threat, but is it bluster?
• Global equity markets plunge as invaders disrupt business throughout the world
• Price of gold hits all-time high
• Defense agencies worldwide dust off the plans they never thought they'd need
• Rioting and religious frenzy follow in invaders' wake
• Firearms manufacturers predict record earnings as alien attack boosts sales
• UFO skeptics now forced to face reality of alien presence on Earth
• Media networks across the globe scramble to acquire coveted footage of live alien
• Scientists question whether world governments have concealed efforts at diplomatic relations with aliens
• No longer alone: Documentary claims to have "exclusive" information on aliens' intentions for Earth
• Economist says future markets unpredictable if major technology firms acquire access to alien technology

Act 1

• Researchers report no clear connection between ongoing reports of "unusual lights" sighted throughout the world
• Mysterious objects seen falling to Earth have so far not been identified
• Little response from world governments despite reported 'alien phenomena' across the globe
• Drastic increase in reported UFO sightings leaves experts baffled
• Strange objects strike several major cities as government officials look for the source
• Top headlines fixate on widespread reports of "alien" attacks striking cities around the globe
• UFO enthusiasts around the world feel sense of vindication following appearance of aliens
• World awaits statements from leading religious bodies following alien sightings
• Experts debate as early indications show objects from space are "alien" in origin
• Alien sightings shock world population as reports continue to climb

Act 2

• Escalation of alien activity across the globe leaves many wondering what motivated these unprovoked attacks
• Hostile aliens terrorize world's population as governments scramble to respond
• Cities across the globe struggle to deal with casualties and property damage caused by ongoing alien attacks
• Activists in some nations believe government cover-up regarding sudden arrival of aggressive aliens; rumors fly of previous contact
• Some communities band together for support in light of ongoing alien attacks
• Families of those abducted by aliens seek answers from government leaders
• Skeptics continue to question disappearance of alien bodies following alleged military engagements
• Infrastructure crisis: Cities vie for limited resources as rush on building materials slows repairs to damaged roadways and other transportation networks
• Reports continue to indicate rogue military organization of unknown origin attacking aliens at sites throughout the world
• Rival political and ideological groups are now placing the blame for alien hostility on each other

Act 3

• World leaders offer no unified statement as alien hostilities escalate into outright war in many areas
• Rise of 'anti-alien' militias across the globe brings fear of government collapse in several nations
• Alien attacks continue to escalate in nearly all parts of the world, leaving citizens of Earth to wonder what lies ahead
• Death toll in alien attacks across the world still unknown; estimated to be in the "thousands" by some experts
• Underdeveloped nations around the world plead with UN for support against alien threat
• Brutality of alien attacks on civilian targets shocks the world
• Food shortages reported in a number of countries as infrastructure damage slows supply chain
• Accusations fly as international leaders imply possible coercion between government officials and aliens
• Little progress seen in slowing progression of alien attacks despite eyewitness accounts of military engagements
• Some now believe alien conquest of Earth is at hand; Advocate for peaceful acceptance

Specific Events

• Reports indicate unidentified object shot down after prolonged aerial battle with unknown fighter craft
• Witness claims to have seen unidentified military operatives capturing hostile alien alive, raising specter of government involvement
• Independent researchers claim to have intercepted unusual signals being directed at Earth-based radar arrays
• Clandestine raid on mysterious complex purportedly tied to alien invasion of Earth
• Eyewitness reports claim to have seen human soldier using 'otherworldly' abilities in fight against hostile aliens

North America

USA

USA level 1

• Rumors of alien activity near New York City have been met with skepticism from the general public
• Residents of Los Angeles claim to have seen unusual lights near the downtown area...officials blame unspecified weather phenomena
• Claims of an "alien creature" prowling the streets near the Joe Louis Arena in downtown Detroit are laughed off by local residents
• Baltimore man claims to have shot "alien": police believe the incident may have been drug related
• Business as usual in the southern United States despite claims of alien sightings near several major cities

USA level 2 and 3

• National News Radio reports on an upswing in membership of armed militia groups in the Midwestern United States attributed to frequent alien sightings
• Brazen alien abduction in California caught on video; concern grows over validity of alien reports
• New Yorkers weary after repeated alien sightings in Manhattan; some claim government conspiracy
• Colorado man claims aliens have settled in the Great Sand Dunes and are attempting to colonize Earth: local residents report unusual sightings
• News helicopter crashes outside of Boston: eyewitness accounts claim "alien" weapons fire
• Concern grows after notable political figure claims to have direct knowledge of alien attack near Houston
• Ongoing reports of alien activity across the United States raises concerns among once skeptical populace

USA level 4

• Religious leaders across America warn that the presence of aliens is a sign of dire times to come
• As reports of alien activity in the eastern United States continue to climb, some people have taken to stockpiling food and other supplies
• Unknown number of fatalities after alien attack strikes southern California; officials have not released a statement
• Allegations of government coercion with the aliens as American presidential candidates blame various sources for growing crisis
• Armed troops seen patrolling near the U.S. Capitol raise concern over safety of major cities

USA level 5

• National Guard troops have taken up positions around government facilities across the United States as "alien war" escalates
• Looting reported across the United States as many citizens give up hope for defeat of alien invasion
• National Center for Health reports alarming increase in suicides as alien attacks continue unabated
• World economy grinds to a halt as many U.S. businesses close due to lack of employee attendance
• Coalition of U.S. governors demands aggressive response from feds as nation appears to be on the brink of shutdown

Canada

Canada level 1

• An alien was sighted near a small town north of Montreal this morning...skeptics question authenticity of the account
• Excited tourists visiting the CN Tower claim to have seen mysterious lights hovering over the Toronto area
• Police cite lack of evidence in investigation of "alien abduction" taking place near Niagara Falls
• Alien phenomenon sweeps across Canada; Vancouverites welcome visitors with open arms
• Enterprising businesses across Canada have taken to selling "UFO" merchandise in light of recent reports

Canada level 2-3

• Restaurant patrons in downtown Edmonton report alien attack: several city blocks cordoned off by police
• Toronto residents claim police and local government officials are ignoring alien threat within the city as panic spreads
• Scientists deny that lights seen over northern Canada can be attributed to Aurora Borealis, citing multiple reports of other unusual activity
• Petition to the mayor of Winnipeg demands more police coverage after residents claim woman was abducted in the city center
• Missing persons reports across Canada continue to climb... government officials remain baffled
• Pro-alien advocacy groups in Vancouver say reports of alien attacks on civilians are "exaggerated"
• Growing concern across Canada as initial reports of "alien activity" now lead to claims of attempted abductions

Canada level 4

• Unrest in Ottawa as several high profile alien abductions rattle the Canadian capital"
• Economic forecast indicates reduction in Canadian industrial output due to increasing fears of impending alien attack
• Leaked evidence suggests several provincial governments in Canada creating emergency plans due to alien activity
• Anger over lack of local response to alien attacks leads to protests in downtown Toronto
• Alien corpse discovered on Edmonton city street causes near-panic among local residents, threat can no longer be denied

Canada level 5

• Authorities in Manitoba say aliens have killed dozens in an apparent attack aimed at intimidating government officials
• Canadians hunker down as alien crisis reaches breaking point across North America
• Many across Canada turn to religion as little hope remains for end to alien conflict
• Electrical grid disruptions throughout Canada as a result of alien attacks on infrastructure
• Leaked government communication indicates expected disruption to GPS and other satellites

Mexico

Mexico level 1

• Government officials in Mexico offer no official response to unsubstantiated reports of alien abductions taking place within the nation
• Media reports of alien sightings in Mexico City are being heavily criticized by local officials as 'sensationalism'
• Initial reports of alien abductions near Guadalajara brushed off by local law enforcement as "cartel infighting"
• Trade groups reporting brisk business in Monterrey as UFO sightings draw tourists and local spectators alike
• Crowds gather near Tijuana to view unusual lights seen flying erratically over the city

Mexico level 2-3

• Growing concern across Mexico as the number of people reporting alien sightings rises
• UFO sightings over Mexico City confirmed by pilots, anonymous military personnel; some residents alarmed by lack of government action
• Opposition party in Mexico claims president has failed to properly address growing threat of alien attacks across the nation
• Tijuana businesses report rapid decline as tourists stay home due to fear of ongoing alien attacks
• Mexican military forced to shift priorities as reports of alien attacks across the country spur demands for increased security
• Talk shows across Mexico inundated with requests for frank discussions on the scope of alien threat spreading across the country
• Port operations in Veracruz disrupted as workers demand assurances of protection against alien attackers

Mexico level 4

• Mexican President defends administration's response to alien crisis; opinion polls show little confidence
• News media across Mexico thrives on talk of alien abductions as general public grows increasingly concerned
• Crossings at Mexican border stations slow as both sides struggle to deal with increasingly visible alien attacks
• Economists forecast lower than usual exports from Mexico as supply chain disruptions emerge as a result of alien attacks
• Residents of Mexico City find little solace in police promises to secure city streets from alien attackers

Mexico level 5

• Mexico reports large-scale immigration as migrant workers choose to return home rather than risk involvement in alien conflict
• Government offices across Mexico are vandalized as public shows little confidence in official response to deadly alien attacks
• Demand for vehicles and fuel declines rapidly in Mexico as residents refuse to travel for fear being attacked by aliens
• Residents of Mexico City seen boarding up windows, securing structures as ongoing alien conflict reaches tipping point
• Absenteeism in Mexican public schools reportedly over 80% as parents refuse to risk sending children in light of brutal alien attacks

South America

Argentina

Argentina level 1

• Villagers of a small settlement in the Andes claim an alien entered their village at night; no evidence has been found
• Fans refused to leave the stadium after a football match between rival Argentinean teams was briefly interrupted by hovering lights in the sky
• Security guard in Buenos Aires claims 'alien life form' attempted to kidnap him... police continue to investigate
• Continued sightings of unusual lights across the South American continent cause stir...residents report on best viewing locations
• Police refuse to accept continued reports of alien activity, blame unemployed teenagers for 'prank calls'

Argentina level 2-3

• Police in Argentina report apprehending suspect in 'alien' attack...some residents remain skeptical of police account
• Police investigate site of alleged abduction in Buenos Aires as residents demand more protection from alien threat
• Manhunt in La Plata underway after residents report alien attack kills three, mob demands justice
• Supporters of alien-peace movement cry injustice as mobs form to defend local residents from 'alien aggression'
• Alien sightings skyrocket across South America as local governments struggle to address public concern
• Increasing number of alien abductions reported across Argentina as residents demand official response from government leaders
• Despite assurances of increased police patrols, residents of Rosario grow increasingly weary of alien attacks on civilians

Argentina level 4

• Armed forces in Argentina claim to have killed an alien during abduction attempt; citizens being urged to respect local curfews
• Residents of Mendoza, Argentina are being urged to remain indoors and ration available supplies until alien threat has been reduced
• South American nations are on high alert after a recent upswing in violent attacks leaves no doubt as to the extent of alien activity on Earth
• Major grocers report shortages of non-perishable goods as fear grows that alien threat may be ongoing
• Villagers from several remote South American towns fearful of alien abductions taking place 'unchecked.'

Argentina level 5

• Death toll continues to climb as untold numbers are killed in brazen alien attack on Argentinean capital
• Economic turmoil across South America as supplies run short due to stockpiling
• Requests for government aid have been largely ignored as officials struggle to deal with growing over alien attacks
• Fear grows throughout South American nations with no apparent end in sight after continuous alien attacks
• Some residents of Argentina have begun informal ceremonies pleading with the aliens for mercy

Brazil

Brazil level 1

• Beach goers in Rio de Janeiro claim to have seen unusual lights on the horizon: local police blame excessive alcohol consumption
• Police in the capital city of Brasilia are responding to multiple reports of an "alien creature" found in an outlying district
• Eyewitness in central Brazil claims she was abducted by aliens but escaped; neighbors believe history of mental problems are behind the account
• Local residents of Santa Cruz clamor to catch a glimpse of purported alien corpse found washed up along the Atlantic coast
• Brazilian officials offer no response to increasing reports of alien UFOs streaking across the night sky

Brazil level 2-3

• Rumors persist that missing Brazilian politician was abducted by aliens...some residents spooked by lack of official response
• Overnight reports of missing persons in Sao Paulo double; growing unrest over unknown source of abductions
• Citizens of several small towns across Brazil create self-imposed curfew in attempt to reduce over alien activity
• South American leaders issue joint statement condemning media reports they blame for fueling 'alien panic.'
• Vocal politician in Brazil says citizens should prepare for "disruptions" caused by alien attacks, spreading fear among many in the nation
• Reports of Brazilian military mobilizing near government buildings raises specter of legitimate alien attack
• Researchers in Brazil studying unusual lights over Sao Paolo say government explanations not plausible as citizens grow concerned

Brazil level 4

• Death toll from alien attack near Sao Paolo continues to climb as emergency personnel attempt to rescue victims
• Brazilian politician issues statement blasting scientific institutions who claimed alien attacks were simply 'weather related phenomena.'
• Economists report revised economic growth outlook for Brazil must take into account disruptive alien activity
• Tourism down heavily as most choose to stay home rather than risk alien attacks during summer vacation period
• Reports of cartels across South America attempting to cooperate with the aliens are 'disturbing' says anonymous government official

Brazil level 5

• As fear spreads, many Brazilians turn to religion for answers
• Government officials across South America urge residents to band together, protect communities from alien aggression
• Crime skyrockets throughout Brazil as unsavory elements take advantage of overwhelmed police
• Unseemly merchants prey on resident's fears in Brazil, begin selling 'anti-alien' technology which scientists call 'nonsense'
• Controversy spreads as insurance companies in South America refuse to payout for damages sustained in alien attacks

Africa

Egypt

Egypt level 1

• Government officials in Egypt claim continued reports of alien abductions are distracting from legitimate domestic concerns
• Brightly colored lights seen over Cairo are believed to be the result of low flying aircraft, not aliens as originally reported
• Reports from North Africa indicate the disappearance of large numbers of livestock; local opinion is split as to the cause
• Police in Alexandria say residents are using claims of \"alien activity\" to cover for local troublemakers
• Egyptian president urges calm despite increasing number of alien sightings; general public still weary

Egypt level 2-3

• Attack on military officers stationed in Alexandria raises specter of legitimate alien invasion
• Alien sightings near the Great Pyramid bring renewed interest in theories surrounding alien involvement in their construction
• Egyptian newspaper claims 'inside story' on alien plot to colonize Earth, public reaction mixed
• Locals shocked by disappearances throughout South Africa as belief in possible alien threat grows
• Egyptian authorities urge calm as continual reports of alien sightings causes stir across the nation
• Unusual aircraft spotted hovering near Cairo caught on film; experts baffled as to unknown origin
• Local resident in Luxor claims to have seen aliens abducting neighbors; local police are investigating

Egypt level 4

• Egyptians defy risks of further attacks to protest against lack of government response
• Rumors of a conspiracy involving government collaboration with the aliens spread across Africa as fear grows
• Food shortages continue to climb throughout the African Union as fear of ongoing alien conflict rises
• Operations at the Suez port disrupted by absentee laborers as alien attacks strike fear in Egypt
• Egyptian authorities attempt to appease concerns over alien attacks as public outcry grows

Egypt level 5

• Reports of aliens killed in Egypt provide little hope that invasion will end anytime soon
• Egyptians find little solace in government claims of reduced alien threat
• Media speculation indicates death toll across the African subcontinent could be in the hundreds as aliens attack indiscriminately
• Police in Cairo nowhere to be found as public outcry over alien attacks grows increasingly volatile
• Businesses close across Alexandria as aliens meet little resistance in attacks on the city

South Africa

South Africa level 1

• South African officials urge calm and restraint after groups purportedly go in search of 'alien' attackers
• Police spokesperson in Cape Town refutes early reports of an alien abduction within the city limits, cites lack of evidence
• Pilot approaching the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg reports UFO sighting; passengers provide differing accounts
• South African officials warn residents against filing "false" police reports involving alien activity
• Residents of Durban dismiss claims by some that strange lights are actually "alien craft" moving through the night sky

South Africa level 2-3

• South African officials urge calm and restraint after groups purportedly go in search of 'alien' attackers
• Unconfirmed reports this morning that dozens are missing across Johannesburg causes public outcry for police support
• South African man claiming to have been abducted by aliens finds increasingly receptive supporters through the nation
• Residents of Soweto report late-night flyovers by mysterious craft moving at a high rate of speed
• No official confirmation from police forces in Durban after leaked memo indicates "alien" task force being assembled
• Alarming number of mysterious disappearances in Cape Town puts residents on edge
• Massive building fire in downtown Johannesburg attributed to alien attack, increasing in the region

South Africa level 4

• Local police in Cape Town blame rash of burglaries on fear of alien invasion"
• Ongoing reports of armed civilians attempting to repel aliens in South Africa are dismissed by government officials as 'irresponsible'
• African Union chairperson requests special session to address public outcry over alien attacks taking place across the continent
• Media reports indicate increasing number of alien attacks across Johannesburg as residents grow increasingly fearful
• South Africans gripped with fear as alien attacks spread across the country unopposed

South Africa level 5

• Refugees flood less affected areas as alien conflict escalates into 'war'
• South Africans plead for assistance as fear grips the nation
• Reduced foreign aid during alien conflict compounds death toll from alien attacks across Africa
• Residents in Johannesburg seen carrying weapons and other materials during everyday activities as fear of alien attacks grows unchecked
• South African government offers small subsidies to those whose homes were destroyed by aliens; Offer does little to appease public concern as attacks continue

Nigeria

Nigeria level 1

• Foreign journalists report that claims of local villagers capturing an "alien" are without merit
• Increasingly common reports of alien abductions within Nigeria are met with skepticism by much of the local population
• Unusual activity outside the Nigerian capital of Abuja has been blamed on migratory birds, negating rumors of alien activity
• Government of Nigeria reportedly disrupts smuggling operation dealing in fake "alien" body parts, increasing public skepticism of sightings
• Residents of Benin City believe oddly moving lights are tied to secret government program; no official response from government representatives

Nigeria level 2-3

• Frequency of unusual lights over Nigerian villages continues to climb; residents have varying theories as to the cause
• Three confirmed dead in small African village after \"energy weapon\" strikes house
• Merchants in Nigeria profit from growing alien concern as demand for emergency supplies and weapons grows
• Nigeria struggles to contain growing unrest as reports of alien sightings and attacks continue to climb
• Laborers in Port Harcourt demand action as witnesses claim aliens have repeatedly scouted local industrial district
• Unconfirmed reports of Nigerian village welcoming aliens onto their land draws ire of government officials
• Brazen abduction attempt in Lagos, Nigeria spreads throughout the city

Nigeria level 4

• Economy suffers as oil exports in Nigeria are slowed by infrastructure damage sustained during alien attacks
• Nigerian president requests additional foreign aid to deal with aftermath of alien incursions
• Sporadic reports of Nigerians fleeing Lagos in hopes of escaping alien attacks
• Strange behavior seen in annual migration patterns of animals across Africa; some scientists blame UFO activity
• Residents of Kano, Nigeria say government forces have done nothing to slow progression of alien attacks in the state

Nigeria level 5

• Nigerian government reports troops lost in attempt to resist alien assault near the capital
• African nations especially hard-hit after aliens destroy pipelines and other key infrastructure across the continent
• High ranking official in Nigeria says nation faces 'insurmountable' odds in deterring alien attacks; public confidence shaken
• Economic activity in Port Harcourt effectively cut off as laborers refuse to report in following increased alien attacks in the region
• Residents in the central Nigerian city of Zaria shelter in their homes as government forces prove too little to slow threat of alien attacks

Europe

UK

UK level 1

• Widely reported alien sightings across the UK are being largely ignored by the general public
• Tabloid publishers are reporting record sales as alien sightings across the UK spur renewed interest in alien lore
• Polls indicate little concern among general public despite increased reports of "alien activity" taking place around the UK
• Royal Astronomical Society says recent sightings of unusual lights can be attributed to large solar flare
• Footballer in London claims he was blinded by "alien" lights during regional match... police blame unruly elements in the crowd

UK level 2-3

• Unknown craft spotted near Birmingham, widespread concern over threat of 'alien invasion'
• Attack in central Glasgow kills two, citizens adamant that 'alien' was involved
• Residents in England refuse to accept police statement claiming no evidence of alien activity caught on CCTV surveillance network
• Grocers across the UK report an uptick in sales of non-perishable goods as some prepare for possible emergency due to alien attacks
• Belfast police investigating report of mob attack on alleged alien found on city street
• British Prime Minister insists that initial reports of alien attacks have been "blown out of proportion" and the nation remains secure
• Citizens of the UK come to terms with possibility that shocking alien attacks are legitimate

UK level 4

• Recent increase in crime across the UK attributed to alien attacks; residents fear escalating crisis
• Heathrow reports heavy delays as airlines cancel flights due to risk of UFO attacks
• Rogue politician in the UK suggests alien attacks may actually be 'domestic terrorism;' little public support as claims deemed ridiculous
• Manchester police reportedly engage with alien attacks near town hall; multiple casualties reported
• Edinburgh Tourist Boards reports major decline in international visitors as alien attacks strike UK

UK level 5

• British government urges citizens to remain calm and vigilant, encourages community outreach to support neighbors in light of growing fear
• Violence erupts in Berlin as opposing factions clash over true motivation of alien attacks on Germany
• Rioting in the UK fueled by accusations of favoritism in selection of locales protected by military forces
• British tabloids turn to legitimate news as public grows disinterested in 'fluff' during time of crisis
• Perishable goods in short supply across England as residents turn to hoarding in face of unending alien attacks

Russia

Russia level 1

• Photos of mysterious lights over Moscow flood social networks; skeptics remain unconvinced of alien activity
• Russian authorities say all claims of alien activity within the country are the result of political opposition's scare tactics
• Citizens in Omsk say vagrants are behind recent rash of "alien abductions" taking place within the city
• Russian pop singer offers to allow aliens "to abduct her"... no response from the alleged alien invaders
• Strange activity reported in Saint Petersburg has been attributed to local criminal elements, dismissing claims of "alien" involvement

Russia level 2-3

• Fear of possible alien activity across Russia grows as new reports surface of possible attacks and/or abductions
• Miners in northern Russia say aliens have entered processing facilities at night; claim to have proof of incursions
• Residents in Omsk question government promises to fully investigate all reports of alien activity in the area
• Russian officials continue to deny reports of alien attacks despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary
• Moscow residents on edge after continual reports of alien attacks near the city flood media outlets
• Tanks and other heavy equipment seen taking up positions near major Russian population centers as alien threat increases
• Russian fighter jet reportedly shot down over remote airspace; no official confirmation from government officials at this time

Russia level 4

• Russian oil tycoon claims to have been contacted by aliens, spurring fears of collaborators on Earth assisting in invasion
• Civil unrest in Moscow as residents demand protection from aliens; police clash with protesters
• Russian KHL temporarily suspends scheduled games until alien crisis is 'averted'; decline in attendance seen as governing factor
• Russian President assures citizens that any alien aggression will be met with harshest response; polls indicate little confidence in government forces
• Residents of Irkutsk, Russia report increasingly common sightings of alien creatures near major manufacturing center

Russia level 5

• Aliens terrorize major Russian cities with bold attacks; residents fear the worst
• Russians look for some glimpse of hope, but find little to inspire trust in government moves to counter aliens
• Residents of Kazan, Russia awoken by massive alien attack as fear runs deep throughout the region
• Religious leaders across Russia hold meeting to discuss impact of aliens' arrival on doctrine as populace grows increasingly skeptical
• Local media is reporting on a growing movement across Russia that desires peace with the aliens; Followers willing to make 'concessions' to alien invaders

France

France level 1

• Purported alien abduction attempt near the Eiffel Tower shrugged off by local residents...speculation of a hoax is rampant
• Little public response in Paris as citizens claiming to have seen alien lifeforms are deemed "unstable" by media pundits
• Experts in France claim unusual lights in the sky are naturally occurring phenomena
• Tourist claims of having seen "alien abduction" near famed Palace of Versailles laughed off by local residents
• Residents claim to have seen oddly shaped aircraft hovering near the central square of Lyons

France level 2-3

• French tourist office reports decline in new arrivals following an increase in reported alien activity across the country
• News investigation in France reveals dozens of residents recently disappeared, well-beyond typical incidents reported to police
• Police in Paris overwhelmed by reports of aliens moving through city streets uncontested
• Authorities express disapproval after French industrialist offers substantial reward for retrieval of "alien" corpse
• Residents of Toulouse say aliens are moving throughout the city unchallenged as local authorities offer little response
• French media outlets overwhelmed by eyewitness accounts of apparent alien attack outside of Nice
• Government officials urge Parisians to reconsider public gatherings in light of ongoing alien threat in the city

France level 4

• Absenteeism grows in France as some refuse to attend work for fear of alien attacks
• As reported alien attacks rise, tourism in Paris declines; some local businesses shuttered as a result
• Local shops near Lyon accused of price gouging as residents begin hoarding perishable goods
• Rumors of vigilantism spread across France as civilians defy warnings in futile attempt to stop alien attacks
• French President makes tacit admission that aliens have attacked the nation; citizens grow increasingly concerned

France level 5

• Stores in France were mobbed today as outright leads to a rush on available goods
• French officials now providing emergency supplies to areas heavily damaged by alien assault
• Air raid sirens ring out across France as government warns citizens to avoid all unnecessary travel as alien 'war' continues
• Businesses shuttered in French tourist centers due to shut down of major transportation networks
• Hundreds reported missing across Paris as alien attacks escalate into full blown invasion; residents have little hope of reprieve

Germany

Germany level 1

• Peaceful protests in Berlin take place as some believe the government should welcome the "aliens" in peace
• Small but vocal minority continues to warn the European populace of alien activity; polls indicate little concern from the general public
• Witnesses accounts of strange lights hovering near the Black Forest are reportedly viewed as "unreliable" by German authorities
• Hamburg police report uptick in claimed alien sightings across the city but show little concern for alleged incidents
• Purported abduction attempt near Stuttgart is said to be "a complete hoax" by local police chief

Germany level 2-3

• Journalist in Hamburg reports undeniable evidence of citizens killed by aliens in the city
• Revelers in Munich claim alien abduction took place in public view as local businesses feel negative effects
• German military seen transferring vehicles to positions near government buildings in Berlin as alien threat grows
• German Chancellor urges calm as concern grows over alien attacks throughout the world
• Alien sightings throughout downtown Frankfurt send locals and tourists running scared
• German political party advocating "peace talks" with alien invaders finds little support among general public
• Police in Hanover say evidence is lacking in case of reported alien abduction on city street

Germany level 4

• Seemingly random alien attack on small German town leaves at least seven dead; local residents in shock
• German chancellor faces harsh criticism as alien attacks on civilians continue across the country
• Latest alien assault near Hamburg sparks fear across the nation as aliens engage in open attacks
• Germany military seen massing forces near Munich, sparking fear of impending alien attacks
• Alien abductions in Cologne spread across the region as local residents grow fearful

Germany level 5

• German officials announce measure to close borders in an attempt to reduce infrastructure demands as aliens target civilians
• Police in many small German towns no longer responding to reports of minor crime due to overwhelming threat of alien attacks
• Devastation in Leipzig as early reports indicate mass casualties in latest alien attacks; local residents now living in 'constant fear'
• Food shortages reported across Germany as vicious cycle forms; Shops close due to lack of business, while citizens starve due to lack of income
• Fighting erupts in parts of Southeastern Germany as some civilians attempt to fight aliens themselves in last ditch effort to protect homes

Asia

China

China level 1

• Official Chinese media outlets report that alien sightings and other unusual activity are the work of "subversive elements"
• Rumors of alien abductions taking place throughout Shanghai are being dismissed by local residents as a suspected viral marketing campaign
• Local businesses in Beijing begin selling UFO merchandise in light of recent reports of alien sightings
• Tourists enjoy unusual light show over Hong Kong as mysterious craft make low passes across the city
• Chinese military official denies reports of "alien craft" violating China's airspace the past several nights

China level 2-3

• Residents of Beijing say 'alien' attacks are taking place with regularity, but police continue to deny reports as 'unreliable.'
• Activists in China say aliens are real and government officials should acknowledge their existence; no official response yet
• Dock workers in Hong Kong claim to have seen aliens moving near the city's central port
• State spokesman in China denies claims of alien attacks despite overwhelming evidence of intrusions in a number of cities
• Growing outrage in Guangzhou has the number of report alien abductions continues to climb unabated
• Rural Chinese village allegedly destroyed by alien attack as rescuers struggle to reach survivors
• Military spokesman says jets seen patrolling near Shanghai were conducting "standard drills" with no connection to purported alien attacks

China level 4

• Fear spreads throughout China as continued alien sightings are widely ignored by official government media outlets
• Leaked reports indicate Chinese military firefight with aliens resulting in multiple fatalities; government denies engagement occurred
• Alien attacks in Shenzhen send citizens running for cover as government officials continue to dismiss reports
• Chinese GDP forecast predicts slowing growth as a result of labor and supply disruptions caused by alien attacks
• Rumors of state collaboration with aliens sparks protests in some Chinese cities despite risks

China level 5

• Chinese abandon metropolitan areas in hopes of finding sanctuary in rural communities despite widespread attacks
• Displays of public opposition to government policies in China reach epic proportions as people fear outcome of alien conflict
• Hundreds dead in Beijing: Alien attack topples large office complex as rescuers now attempt to recover survivors
• Fear grips China as government response to alien attacks does little to appease civilian population
• Hong Kong port activity at a standstill as workers refuse to continue moving cargo without 'effective' response to ongoing alien attacks

Japan

Japan level 1

• Authorities in Japan are citing unusual atmospheric conditions as the cause of unexplained lights near several major cities
• Alleged alien abduction in downtown Tokyo has been blamed on costumed anime enthusiasts
• Residents of Osaka widely disregard claims of alien abductions reported near the city center
• Air traffic controllers at the Narita International Airport offer conflicting reports of unidentified aircraft detected on regional ground radar
• Some Japanese citizens urge vigilance despite public dismissal of claimed alien sightings

Japan level 2-3

• Japanese financial markets continue to decline as debates on alien activity dominate news media throughout the country
• Aliens become the new hot trend in Japanese entertainment media as sightings grow exponentially across the island nation
• Japanese economists predict downturn in tourism industry following deluge of media coverage focused on alien activity on Earth
• Residents of Osaka say alien attack leaves at least a dozen civilians dead as grips the city
• Unknown craft seen hovering near Tokyo are now "undeniably" confirmed to be extraterrestrial in nature
• In rare public statement, Emperor of Japan urges calm and cooperation in dealing with potential alien threat to the nation
• Heavy damage reported after alleged "alien weapon" strikes downtown skyscraper in Tokyo

Japan level 4

• Alien attack in Japanese Akihabara district leaves at least four dead, shuttering businesses and leaving local residents in shock
• Social media in Japan overwhelmed by cell-phone videos of alien sightings as fear continues to spread
• Residents of Osaka awoken by powerful blasts; specter of alien invasion weighs heavy on public opinion
• Japanese government forces offer little reassurance to the general public as alien attacks spread across the nation
• Reports indicate multiple casualties in alien attack on Tokyo; citizens grow increasingly concerned over lack of government response

Japan level 5

• Residents of Tokyo left with little place to run after defense forces attempt to combat aliens within the city
• Limited rations are available to residents of Japan as international shipping is widely disrupted by continued assault
• Concern grows over the welfare of Japan's aging population as alien attacks reduce access to public services
• Japanese opposition party accuses government leaders of failing to aggressively pursue response to alien attacks; Polls suggest public outrage growing
• Rolling blackouts instituted across Japan as infrastructure suffers heavy damage following alien assault

India

India level 1

• Residents of Mumbai stand by reports of an unknown "creature" lurking in the streets; so far no evidence has been presented
• Indian newspaper exposé claiming new evidence of alien activity widely criticized by government officials as fraudulent
• Bangalore police apprehend man selling tickets to view purportedly tamed "alien" housed within the city
• Strange lights moving through the night sky over Kolkata spark rumors of alien invasion of Earth
• Bollywood star says there is no merit to report that she was abducted by aliens while filming latest movie

India level 2-3

• Government officials in Delhi deny reports of alien attacks despite growing numbers of eyewitness reports across the city
• Some Indian villagers now believe the aliens were sent to Earth as a warning against current government policies
• Witnesses claim Indian officials are ignoring widespread reports of alien abductions taking place in remote villages across the country
• Citizens across central India demand greater government protection of mass transit in light of increasing alien attacks
• Controversy erupts in Mumbai after local media reports imply government official in collusion with "alien invaders"
• Minor disruptions reported in Indian commodity exports as alien phenomena dominates headlines
• Flagrant alien attacks within the Indian capital city of Mumbai leave little doubt among residents that threat is real

India level 4

• India's parliament condemns alien attacks, but declaration widely viewed as 'futile;' citizens demand more action
• Residents of southern India say aliens have abducted multiple victims in small coastal villages
• Brazen alien attack on civilians in Bangalore causes widespread across the Indian subcontinent
• Members of Indian Parliament notably absent from recent session, increasing speculation of impending alien attacks
• Bombay Stock Exchange declines after repeated alien attacks scare off investors

India level 5

• Many Indians seen making unscheduled pilgrimages as faith in government resistance to aliens evaporates
• Governments across Asia seek unified front against continued alien aggression; pundits believe efforts are 'too little, too late'
• Ravaged neighborhoods in Delhi: Residents left with little after devastating alien attacks destroy hundreds of homes
• Government officials in India offering limited food and water rations to those directly affected by alien attacks
• Rogue Indian politician urges citizens to rise up against alien aggressors despite overwhelming dangers in facing powerful alien technology

Australia

Australia level 1

• Australian Navy official denies media reports of a naval engagement with UFOs off the coast of Queensland
• Sydney radio DJ sponsors "alien hunt" throughout the city after reported sightings...no aliens found so far
• Melbourne police deny reports that city officer was attacked by \"alien\" creature while on patrol
• Australian Prime Minister offers no official statement on repeated sightings of strange lights over several major cities
• Surfers in New South Wales say low flying aircraft have appeared along local beaches several nights in a row

Australia level 2-3

• Citizens across Australia grow weary as reports of alien activity continue to climb unabated
• Some businesses in Perth begin shortening hours as threat of alien attacks continues to grow
• Outrage after lack of official response following blatant abduction attempt in Brisbane is attributed to aliens
• Australian Parliament recalls members for closed door meeting; alien attacks presumably leading topic of debate
• Major newspaper in Sydney claims to have undeniable evidence of alien life on Earth as fear among residents grows
• Australian Navy seen conducting unusual patrols along the coast following sightings of "alien craft"
• Panic spreads across Australia as once skeptical populace grows increasingly concerned over alien attacks"

Australia level 4

• Australian Prime Minister issues public declaration urging citizens to exercise caution in light of undeniable alien threat
• Local journalist in Melbourne posts photographic evidence of alien creature moving near city center, sparking fear in residents
• Resorts across Australia report steep drop in tourism as fear of ongoing alien threat wards off potential visitors
• Residents of Darwin, Australia bunker down after spate of alien attacks strike nearby territories
• Fear grips Australia as government forces fail to slow increasingly powerful alien attacks across the nation

Australia level 5

• Australians brace for more attacks as government forces are overwhelmed by advanced alien technology
• Streets of Brisbane grow deserted as residents choose to stay home rather than risk falling victim to aliens
• Protesters defy warnings of alien threat, march on central government buildings in Canberra to express disbelief in lack of military response
• Some residents of major Australian cities fleeing to remote territories in hopes of avoiding further alien attacks
• Growing concern among world leaders as alien attacks lead to massive economic slowdown in Australia; Ripple effect seen in neighboring countries

Country Withdrawals

• Media outlets report strange behavior among government officials in *country name*
• Photographer claims to have evidence of *country name* officials meeting with aliens
• Unusual disruption of public services in *country name* raises concern over alien intervention in local government
• Bizarre gaffe by leading *country name* official raises specter of alien involvement
• Upsurge of reported abductions in *country name* leads to accusations of government collusion
• Witness claims to have seen government forces in *country name* training with aliens
• Protests spread throughout *country name* as citizens grow increasingly weary of government cooperation with alien forces
• Local media outlets outraged over increasing censorship of government activities in *country name*
• Independent claims of *country name* troops working in conjunction with aliens raise fears throughout the region"
• United Nations issues statement condemning *country name* for allegedly providing material support to hostile aliens
• Severed diplomatic ties with *country name* leads to growing concern that aliens have infiltrated governmental organizations
• *country name* man claims to have seen alien envoy being ushered into government offices
• *country name* official's press conference cut short after making several 'unusual' statements regarding alien cooperation
• *country name* citizens grow weary after new revelations of government cooperation with the aliens
• "Outrage grows as new reports from *country name* indicate government involvement in alien experiments
• Accusations fly as official statements from *country name* government grow increasingly incoherent
• "Political opposition in *country name* accuses majority party of contributing resources to alien attacks throughout the world
• Shifting resource allocations by the *country name* government contributes to concern over collaboration with aliens
• Diplomats report strange interactions with government officials from *country name*
• Citizens of *country name* claim to have seen government forces kidnapping civilians - alien involvement is suspected

XCOM Missions

Abductions

Victory

• Daring intervention by unknown military forces in *country name* prevents alien abductions
• Mysterious operatives intervene in *country name* abduction crisis, preventing further alien incursions
• Eyewitness accounts of battle between unidentified military forces and hostile aliens in *country name* indicates efforts to stop abductions
• Successful military incursion by unknown forces in *country name* stops alien abduction in progress
• Local media report indicates aggressive military response to ongoing threat of alien abductions taking place in *country name*
• Purported alien abduction in *country name* stopped by mysterious military operatives equipped with "advanced weaponry"

Defeat

• Attempted military strike in *country name* fails to stop alien abduction as local residents grow weary"
• Casualties reported after unknown troops suffer losses in engagement with alien abductors in *country name*
• Witness says well-armed military forces engaged with aliens in *country name* but were unable to stop abduction attempt

Terror Site

Victory

• Military forces response aggressively to alien attacks taking place *country name*; alien forces reportedly turned back
• Independent reports indicate multinational force of military personnel engaged and defeated hostile aliens in *country name*
• Successful incursion by mysterious operatives in *country name* bolsters public confidence in government response to alien threat
• Witnesses say unknown military force kills multiple hostile aliens in *country name*
• Explosions heard near *country name* city center attributed to unknown "special forces" troops engaged with alien forces
• Hostile alien forces engage in open warfare with unknown troops in *country name*; witnesses say human soldiers outfitted with unusual weapons and equipment

Defeat

• Human military forces killed in attempted attack on aliens moving through city streets in *country name*
• Panic spreads in *country name* as unknown troops are attacked by aliens near heavily populated area
• Eyewitness report indicates human soldiers defeated in attempted strike against alien targets moving in *country name*

Crashed UFO

Victory

• Local residents report seeing unknown military forces approaching flaming wreckage of "downed UFO" in *country name*
• Fire in the sky: residents of *country name* say UFO was shot down over rural area; military forces seen moving into the area in response
• Sightings of advanced military airship approaching "crashed UFO" in rural *country name* spurs talk of government response"
• Unknown military operatives reportedly engage hostile aliens at site of crashed UFO in *country name*
• Burning UFO wreckage spotted by local residents in *country name*; Military forces reportedly engaged aliens at crash site
• Reports of a firefight between unidentified soldiers and aliens at UFO crash site in *country name* brings hope of government response to threats

Defeat

• Military forces engaging hostile aliens at the site of downed UFO in *country name* reportedly defeated
• Casualties reported after unknown troops attempt to engage alien forces near crashed UFO in *country name*
• Local residents in *country name* say military incursion near downed UFO followed by explosions and heavy weapons fire

Landed UFO

Victory

• UFO landing site in *country name* reportedly secured by military forces of unknown affiliation
• Unknown military forces seen responding quickly to reports of UFO landing in rural *country name*
• Witness claims UFO landing in *country name* was quickly secured by mysterious operatives equipped with advanced military equipment
• Independent video footage shows unknown military forces engaging aliens at the site of UFO landing in *country name*
• Soldiers seen attacking aliens at the site of landed UFO in *country name*, raising hopes of quick government response to alien threat
• Heavily armed military forces seen converging on the site of reported UFO landing in *country name*

Defeat

• Reports out of *country name* indicate military forces suffering heavy casualties during engagement with aliens near UFO landing site
• Unknown human forces battling aliens near alleged UFO landing site in *country name* are outgunned by hostile invaders
• Panic spreads in rural *country name* after unknown military force suffers losses while fighting aliens at UFO landing site*

Country Requests

Fulfilled

• *country name* pharmaceutical company announces breakthrough in new DNA sequencing technology
• *country name* military procurement records indicate new contracts with unknown agency
• New photos from embedded reporters reveal use of mysterious body armor among *country name* troops
• Armed drones now in use by *country name* in attempt to thwart alien attacks
• *country name* touts several new developments in field of cybernetic research
• Images of *country name* soldiers going into battle with advanced alien weaponry posted on Internet
• New synthetic antibodies discovered in *country name* medical labs promise pain-free living
• Witness claims fighter jets from *country name* outperform alien UFOs in air-to-air combat
• *country name* government issues small laser weapons to civilians, citing "civil defense"
• *country name* military reportedly issues laser based weapons in fight against alien incursion
• *country name* power commission able to fix damage to national power grid
• *country name* reinforces critical infrastructure using advanced materials and building techniques
• Calm returns to the streets of *country name* as police implement new non-lethal weapons
• Civilian panic slows in *country name* as new satellite monitoring allows alien UFO tracking.
• Unidentified fighter jets spotted in pursuit of UFO over *country name*
• Major breakthroughs in anti-aging research developed in *country name* labs
• *country name* has released preliminary research into the eradication of Alzheimer's disease
• Revolutionary new prosthetics engineered in *country name*
• New robotic machines spotted policing *country name* streets
• Members of *country name* military reportedly enduring unusually harsh conditions with few health consequences
• *country name* troops have been spotted firing unknown energy weapons in combat
• Military sources: troops in *country name* fight with a new, advanced weapon
• Images of laser weapons fire coming from the ground in *country name* flood the internet
• Mass graves filled with stockpiles of useless weapons found in *country name*
• Government spokesman: *country name* troopers fight with a new, advanced weapon
• According to military sources, *country name* increases assaults on hostile alien forces
• Soldiers in *country name* seen patrolling the streets with highly sophisticated weaponry
• Massive explosions rock skies over *country name* as military employs new weapons

Ignored

• Stock prices continue slow decline in *country name* pharmaceutical industry
• *country name* military denies difficulty in procuring advanced weapons technology
• Casualties among *country name* troops remain high
• Inability of *country name* to protect citizens causes panic
• Unsuccessful trials of human cybernetic implants in *country name* raises questions of plausibility
• *country name* troops continually outgunned by invading alien forces
• NSAIDS and other anti-inflammatory medications pulled from *country name* shelves due to increased bouts of dyspepsia
• UFOs continue to wreak havoc on ground targets in *country name*
• *country name* civilians continually vulnerable to attack as government fails to develop advanced weaponry
• Alien conflict moves closer to capital city in *country name* with no end in sight
• Still in the dark, millions are without power, heat, in *country name*
• *country name* struggles with power outages as alien attacks destroy critical infrastructure
• Rioting in *country name* overwhelms local authorities
• Pressure mounts in *country name* as their inability to monitor alien threats comes into question.
• Thousands seek shelter from aerial assaults in *country name*
• Fourth quarter lows expected from *country name* medical industry this year
• New statistics indicate *country name* population developing Alzheimer's disease at alarming rate
• Many confined to wheelchairs, crutches after brutal alien assaults
• Panic in the streets of *country name*; government at a loss on how to restore order
• *country name* soldiers outmatched on battlefield due to longer deployments
• Outgunned by alien threat, *country name* troops on the defensive
• Dump sites filled with stockpiles of useless weapons found in *country name*
• More UFOs spotted over *country name* airspace
• Unbridled UFO attacks pound *country name* with no relief in sight
• Civilians barricade themselves indoors as aliens outgun soldiers of *country name*
• UFOs easily evade anti-aircraft fire over skies of *country name*

See Also

• Storyline
• panic
• missions