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[[Image:sectoid.png|right|Sectoid]]
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An alien considered the weakest of them all. Sectoids look like the stereotypical alien abductor - skinny, grey and with big black eyes.  
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'''In other languages: [[섹토이드|한국어]].'''
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{{Ref Open | title = Sectoid}}[[Image:sectoid.png|right|Sectoid]]
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The Sectoid hierarchy ranges from soldiers to leaders with powerful [[Psionics|psionic abilities]]. These psionic powers can be used to demoralise soldiers in combat, or even take control of their minds.
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They tend to indulge in human abductions and cattle mutilation. The abduction is used to extract genetic material for cross breeding and developing clones for infiltrating human society. The cattle provide both nutrition and genetic material.
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This race appears to want to develop superior genetic hybrids to increase the efficiency of their hive-like society.
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{{Ref Close | source = UFO Defense/Enemy Unknown Ufopaedia}}
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Sectoids look like the stereotypical alien abductor - skinny, grey and with big black eyes.
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Sectoids are usually the first alien species a Commander will come across. They are lightly armoured and will usually go down after taking one or two direct hits with standard Earth pistols and rifles.
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Though weak, high ranking sectoids such as the Leaders and Commanders have the ability to use [[psionics]] to mentally attack and disrupt the activities of [[X-COM]] squads. Just one Sectoid with psi powers can be a deadly threat to even the toughest of squads if there are any weak links in their mental defences.
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This race is often involved in [[Terror Mission|terror attacks]] and is supported in these endeavours by the [[Cyberdisc]].
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Capturing a Sectoid  Leader or Commander will allow R&D to further their research into the field of [[psionics]]. An [[Ethereal]]  of any rank will also allow this.  
  
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Sectoids are usually the first alien species a Commander will come across. They are lightly armoured and are slow moving in comparison to other alien species. They will usually go down after taking one or two direct hits with standard Earth pistols and rifles.
 
  
 
==Statistics==
 
==Statistics==
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'''TUs:'''              54-62
 
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'''Health:'''            30
 
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'''Energy:'''            90-104
 
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'''Reactions:'''        63-78
 
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'''Strength:'''          30-32
 
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'''Bravery:'''          80
 
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'''Firing Accuracy:'''  26-64
 
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'''Throwing Accuracy:''' 58
 
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'''Psi Skill:'''        40-58
 
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'''Psi Strength:'''      50-69
 
  
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==General Information==
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{{Ref Open | title = Sectoid Autopsy}}[[Image:sectoidautopsy.png|right|Sectoid Autopsy]]
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The autopsy reveals vestigial digestive organs and a simple structure. The brain and eyes are very well developed. The structure suggests genetic alteration or mutation.<br><br>The small mouth and nose appear to have little function. The webbing between the fingers and the flat feet suggest aquatic origins.<br><br>There are no reproductive organs and no clues as to how this species can reproduce. They are most probably a genetically engineered species.
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{{Ref Close | source = UFO Defense/Enemy Unknown Ufopaedia}}
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This race is often involved in [[Terror Mission|terror attacks]] and is supported in these endeavours by the [[Cyberdisc]].
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{{Unit Stat Wrapper Open | title = Sectoid }}
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{| border = 0
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{{Unit Stat Box |=
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| time_units = 54-62
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| health =  30
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| energy = 90-104
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| reactions = 63-78
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| strength =30-32
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| bravery =  80
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| firing_accuracy = 26-64
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| throwing_accuracy = 58
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| close_combat_accuracy = 76
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| psi_skill = 40-58
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| psi_strength = 50-69
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}}
  
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Though weak, high ranking sectoids such as the Leaders and Commanders have the ability to use [[psionics]] to mentally attack and disrupt the activities of [[X-COM]] squads. Just one Sectoid with psi powers can be a deadly threat to even the toughest of squads if there are any weak links in their mental defences.
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Capturing either alien, or any [[Ethereal]], will allow R&D to further their research into the field of [[psionics]].
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{{Unit Stat Box 2|=
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| armour_front = 2-4
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| armour_sides = 1-3
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| armour_rear = 1-2
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| armour_under = 1-2
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| energy_recovery = 30
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| victory_points = 10-25
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| aggression = 0-2
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| intelligence = 3-8
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| height_standing = 16
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| height_kneeling = 12
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}}
  
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==Live Specimen==
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The Sectoid hierarchy ranges from soldiers to leaders with powerful [[Psionics|psionic abilities]]. These psionic powers can be used to demoralise soldiers in combat, or even take control of their minds.
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{| {{StdTable}}
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|- {{StdDescTable Heading}}
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| colspan ="2"|Valid Ranks
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|-
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| Soldier
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| Yes
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|-
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| Navigator
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| Yes
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|-
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| Medic
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| Yes
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|-
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| Engineer
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| Yes
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|-
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| Leader
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| Yes
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| Commander
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| Yes
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| Terrorist
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| -
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|}
  
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They tend to indulge in human abductions and cattle mutilation. The abduction is used to extract genetic material for cross breeding and developing clones for infiltrating human society. The cattle provide both nutrition and genetic material.
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This race appears to want to develop superior genetic hybrids to increase the efficiency of their hive-like society.
 
  
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==Autopsy==
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{| {{StdTable}}
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[[Image:sectoidautopsy.png|right|Sectoid Autopsy]]
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|- {{StdDescTable Heading}}
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The autopsy reveals vestigial digestive organs and a simple structure. The brain and eyes are very well developed. The structure suggests genetic alteration or mutation.
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! colspan ="8"|Damage
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|- {{StdTable Sub Heading}}
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|AP
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|In
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|HE
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|Laser
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|Plasma
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|Stun
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|Melee
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|Acid Spit
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|- align = "center"
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|100%
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|100%
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|100%
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|100%
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|100%
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|100%
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|120%
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|160%
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|}
  
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The small mouth and nose appear to have little function. The webbing between the fingers and the flat feet suggest aquatic origins.
 
  
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There are no reproductive organs and no clues as to how this species can reproduce. They are most probably a genetically engineered species.
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{{Appearance Box
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|50.00%
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|50.00%
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|26.66..%
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|15.00%
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|26.66..%}}
  
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==Notes==
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The following are some miscellaneous notes on the Sectoid:
 
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* The Sectoid takes 1.2x damage from melee attacks, and 1.6x damage from a Celatid's acid spit.
 
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* High Reactions.
 
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* Average speed (average TUs).
 
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* Average Psi Strength.
 
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* Low Energy.
 
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* Low Firing and Throwing Accuracy.
 
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* Very low Health.
 
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* Very low Strength.
 
  
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==Other References==
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==Other references==
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* Sectoids firstly appeared on [[Laser Squad]], the predecessor to UFO Defense, on mission 5 'Paradise Valley', where they are mentioned as "A sentient race known as the Sectoids tend to collect and store weaponry taken from humans unfortunate enough to meet them, and they have the ability to use these weapons as well."
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* Sectoids firstly appeared on [[wikipedia:Laser Squad|Laser Squad]], the predecessor to UFO Defense, on mission 5 'Paradise Valley', where they are mentioned as "A sentient race known as the Sectoids tend to collect and store weaponry taken from humans unfortunate enough to meet them, and they have the ability to use these weapons as well." Visible [https://www.androidarts.com/xcom/ls1-7_rip_clean_reordered2.gif here] on the lower-right of this sprite rip, the original Sectoids may possibly be the inspiration of the otherwise unseen buglike creature in the [https://www.mobygames.com/game/x-com-ufo-defense/cover-art/gameCoverId,447128/ European boxart].
  
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==See Also==
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==See also==
 
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Latest revision as of 01:25, 23 February 2020

For the XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012) version, see Sectoid (EU2012)
For the version that appears in The Bureau, see Sectoid (Bureau)

In other languages: 한국어.

Sectoid
Sectoid

The Sectoid hierarchy ranges from soldiers to leaders with powerful psionic abilities. These psionic powers can be used to demoralise soldiers in combat, or even take control of their minds.

They tend to indulge in human abductions and cattle mutilation. The abduction is used to extract genetic material for cross breeding and developing clones for infiltrating human society. The cattle provide both nutrition and genetic material.

This race appears to want to develop superior genetic hybrids to increase the efficiency of their hive-like society.

Source: UFO Defense/Enemy Unknown Ufopaedia

Sectoids look like the stereotypical alien abductor - skinny, grey and with big black eyes.

Sectoids are usually the first alien species a Commander will come across. They are lightly armoured and will usually go down after taking one or two direct hits with standard Earth pistols and rifles.

Though weak, high ranking sectoids such as the Leaders and Commanders have the ability to use psionics to mentally attack and disrupt the activities of X-COM squads. Just one Sectoid with psi powers can be a deadly threat to even the toughest of squads if there are any weak links in their mental defences.


This race is often involved in terror attacks and is supported in these endeavours by the Cyberdisc.

Capturing a Sectoid Leader or Commander will allow R&D to further their research into the field of psionics. An Ethereal of any rank will also allow this.


Statistics

Sectoid Autopsy
Sectoid Autopsy

The autopsy reveals vestigial digestive organs and a simple structure. The brain and eyes are very well developed. The structure suggests genetic alteration or mutation.

The small mouth and nose appear to have little function. The webbing between the fingers and the flat feet suggest aquatic origins.

There are no reproductive organs and no clues as to how this species can reproduce. They are most probably a genetically engineered species.

Source: UFO Defense/Enemy Unknown Ufopaedia


Sectoid
Time Units 54-62
Health 30
Energy 90-104
Reactions 63-78
Strength 30-32
Bravery 80
Firing Accuracy 26-64
Throwing Accuracy 58
Psi Skill 40-58
Psi Strength 50-69
Melee Accuracy 76
Armour: Front 2-4
Armour: Left/Right 1-3
Armour: Rear 1-2
Armour: Under 1-2
Energy Recovery 30
Victory Points 10-25
Aggression 0-2
Intelligence 3-8
Height: Standing 16
Height: Kneeling 12
Valid Ranks
Soldier Yes
Navigator Yes
Medic Yes
Engineer Yes
Leader Yes
Commander Yes
Terrorist -


Damage
AP In HE Laser Plasma Stun Melee Acid Spit
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 120% 160%


Appearance rate
Dec - Jan Feb - Mar Apr - May Jun - Jul Aug Onwards
50.00% 50.00% 26.66..% 15.00% 26.66..%

For a complete a breakdown by race and mission type, see: Alien Appearance Ratios or Alien Appearance Ratios (TFTD)

Other references

  • Sectoids firstly appeared on Laser Squad, the predecessor to UFO Defense, on mission 5 'Paradise Valley', where they are mentioned as "A sentient race known as the Sectoids tend to collect and store weaponry taken from humans unfortunate enough to meet them, and they have the ability to use these weapons as well." Visible here on the lower-right of this sprite rip, the original Sectoids may possibly be the inspiration of the otherwise unseen buglike creature in the European boxart.

See also

UFO BadgeX-COM: Enemy Unknown/UFO Defense
X-COM Soldiers • Heavy Weapons Platforms
Aliens: Floater • Sectoid • Snakeman • Ethereal • Muton

Terror Units: Reaper • Cyberdisc • Chryssalid • Zombie • Sectopod • Celatid • Silacoid

Stats Time Units • Energy (Stamina) • Health • Bravery • Reactions • Firing Accuracy • Throwing Accuracy • Strength • Psionic Strength • Psionic Skill • Melee Accuracy • Stun • Morale • Rank • Fatal Wounds
Data Alien Stats • Damage Modifiers • Alien Appearance Ratios • Alien Weapon Loadouts
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