Research (EU2012)
Research is the core of XCOM, we must learn more about the enemy and how we can defeat them.
Labratories
Info on labratories and bonuses.
Projects
List of research projects (incomplete) in Enemy Unknown 2012
Project | Description | Prerequisite | Cost | Speed (Diff. + Scientists) |
Result |
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Xeno-Biology | If we must face the invaders in combat, then we must understand 'alien life' as well as we do our own. | None | 4 Sectoid Corpses | Normal (4 days) Normal (8 days) (C+5) |
Facility: Alien Containment Research: Arc Thrower |
Weapon Fragments | Unknown | Unknown | 5 Weapon Fragments | Unknown | Engineer: S.C.O.P.E. |
Alien Materials | The aliens appear to be using materials that are lighter and stronger than anything we've ever seen. A cursory examination has already given us ideas for ways to improve the soldiers' current body armor, but more research is required. | None | 5 Weapon Fragments | Fast (3 days) | Engineer: Nano-Fiber Vest |
Experimental Warfare | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Facility: The Foundry Engineer: Phoenix Cannon |
Sectoid Autopsy | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Thin Man Autopsy | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Alien Research
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Research Credits
List of research credits (incomplete).
Credit Name | Bonus | Applies to | Source |
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Beam Weapon | reduce research time by 50% | S.C.O.P.E. Upgrade (Foundry) | Interrogate Sectoid |
Basic Armor Technology | reduce research time by 50% | Carapace Armor, ? | Interrogate Floater |
UFO Technology | reduce research time by 50% | Alien Nav Computer, UFO Power Source | Interrogate Thin man |
Plasma Weapon | reduce research time by 50% | Plasma Pistol, Light Plasma Rifle, ? | Interrogate Muton |
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