Sectoid

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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 Leader or Commander Sectoid 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

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."