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| − | + | '''Small scouts''' are tiny UFOs which are used for reconnaissance or research. They normally precede larger vessels at the start of an [[Alien Missions|alien mission]]. | |
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| − | + | Small scouts have no armament, so any craft with any weapon can shoot one down -- provided you can catch up to it to shoot it, as its top speed is better than an [[Interceptor]]. | |
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| − | + | Small scouts carry ONE alien. The ship itself yields a single unit of [[Alien Alloys]] and nothing else. It resembles a Lunar Lander on legs; to enter, you have to walk under it and ascend a gravlift. No real reason to enter it though, there's usually nothing interesting there. The only thing that could be there is that one alien, and you can just shoot up the gravlift to kill him. Plus you can't ascend if he's there, since there's no room for two of you... | |
| − | + | Small scouts will be destroyed by anything more powerful than a single [[Stingray]] missile -- although even that can destroy them, so if you do not wish to destroy them, craft [[Cannon]]s alone are best. Most scouts land at least once during their mission, so the easiest way to recover a small scout is to follow it with a transport and wait for it to land. | |
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| + | The meager payload of small scouts means that you get more [[score]] for destroying them than for doing a [[UFO Ground Assault|recovery]] -- although scout pilots often carry a [[Mind Probe]], making it financially rewarding to attempt a recovery. | ||
==Recoverable Components== | ==Recoverable Components== | ||
Revision as of 07:52, 4 March 2007
Small scouts are tiny UFOs which are used for reconnaissance or research. They normally precede larger vessels at the start of an alien mission.
Small scouts have no armament, so any craft with any weapon can shoot one down -- provided you can catch up to it to shoot it, as its top speed is better than an Interceptor.
Small scouts carry ONE alien. The ship itself yields a single unit of Alien Alloys and nothing else. It resembles a Lunar Lander on legs; to enter, you have to walk under it and ascend a gravlift. No real reason to enter it though, there's usually nothing interesting there. The only thing that could be there is that one alien, and you can just shoot up the gravlift to kill him. Plus you can't ascend if he's there, since there's no room for two of you...
Small scouts will be destroyed by anything more powerful than a single Stingray missile -- although even that can destroy them, so if you do not wish to destroy them, craft Cannons alone are best. Most scouts land at least once during their mission, so the easiest way to recover a small scout is to follow it with a transport and wait for it to land.
The meager payload of small scouts means that you get more score for destroying them than for doing a recovery -- although scout pilots often carry a Mind Probe, making it financially rewarding to attempt a recovery.
Recoverable Components
| Item | Sell Price | Quantity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| UFO Power Source | $250,000 | 0 | $0 |
| UFO Navigation | $80,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Alien Food | $5,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Alien Surgery | $38,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Alien Entertainment | $20,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Examination Room | $9,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Alien Alloys | $6,500 | 1 | $6,500 |
| Elerium-115 | $5,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Totals | $6,500 | ||
Also see UFO Recovery Values.
Alien Deployment
| Rank | Beg./Exp. | Vet./Gen. | Super. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soldiers | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Navigators | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Medics | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engineers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leaders | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrorists | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 1 | 1 | 1 |
See Also
Medium Scout
Large Scout
Abductor
Harvester
Supply Ship
Terror Ship
Battleship