Soldiers (EU2012)

Soldiers are your most important and valuable unit in Enemy Unknown 2012 and their death on the battlefield is permanent. Soldiers have distinct classes and their status can be checked at XCOM HQ's Barracks facility, where you can also hire new soldiers. They can be equipped with armor, weapons and other equipment as required and available at the Armory. Soldiers may also be assigned to the Officer Training School in order to progress in rank and gain specific squad abilities.

You may increase your combat troops through the following

• By hiring them through the Barracks facilities.
• By receiving soldiers of specific rank/class through the completion of specific combat missions. You get to select how they skill up.
• Finally there are also 'XCOM heroes' - those are beefed up soldiers you can unlock as an Easter Egg.

Soldier Attributes

Soldier Status

• Status
  • Active
  • On Mission
  • Wounded
  • Gravely Wounded
  • Tired
  • Exhausted
  • KIA
  • Psionic Testing
• Number of Missions
• Number of Kills

Player editable

• First and Last Name
• Nickname (earned at Sergeant rank)
• Race, Voice, Head, Skin Color, Hair, Hair Color and Facial Hair

Non-editable

• Gender (Male/Female)
• Rank (see below)
• Country
• Class
• Stats

Classes

All soldiers start as rookies with their class being only revealed after he/she is promoted to Squaddie and have their stats upgraded according to their class. Each class has unique abilities, and will receive specific stat bonuses upon promotion but will also have specific stat limitations and/or restrictions on weapons/equipment they can carry. Generally, each promotion will require you to choose from one of two perks available to the class at that rank.

Class Comparison

Class	Description	Move and Fire	Firepower	Aim	Critical Hit Chance	Primary Ability	Primary Weapon
Rookie	Basic unit	Yes	Normal	Normal	Normal	None	Assault Rifle
Assault	Close combat unit	Yes	High	High	High	Run & Gun	Shotgun
Heavy	High-caliber and explosive firepower	Yes	Very High	Normal	Normal	Rocket Launcher	LMG
Sniper	Long-range accurate fire	No	High	Very High	Very High	Headshot	Sniper Rifle
Support	Jack of all trades	Yes	Normal	High	Normal	Smoke Grenade	Assault Rifle
Psionic*	Mental powers	*	*	*	*	*	*

* Psionic class is a sub-class build from existing soldiers so it's stats will be based on the starting class.

Further information about each class may be found on the Classes page.

Ranks

Each soldier also has a rank, starting as a rookie. As he/she progresses through the ranks it will gain additional combat abilities and stat bonuses. An officer can also provide leadership skills purchased through the Officer Training School, from Sergeant upwards. Each class receives specific stat bonuses upon each rank: perks, armor and equipment. Upon hiring Rookies' stats start at the following base values:

Class, Rank and Stats Bonuses

Class	Squaddie	Corporal	Sergeant	Lieutenant	Captain	Major	Colonel	Total
Assault	Health Points + 1 Aim + 5 Will + 2	Health Points + 0 Aim + 3 Will + 2	Health Points + 1 Aim + 3 Will + 2	Health Points + 0 Aim + 3 Will + 2	Health Points + 1 Aim + 3 Will + 2	Health Points + 0 Aim + 3 Will + 2	Health Points + 1 Aim + 4 Will + 2	Health Points + 4 Aim + 24 Will + 14
Heavy	Health Points + 1 Aim + 2 Will + 2	Health Points + 0 Aim + 1 Will + 2	Health Points + 1 Aim + 1 Will + 2	Health Points + 0 Aim + 1 Will + 2	Health Points + 1 Aim + 1 Will + 2	Health Points + 0 Aim + 2 Will + 2	Health Points + 1 Aim + 2 Will + 2	Health Points + 4 Aim + 10 Will + 14
Sniper	Health Points + 0 Aim + 10 Will + 2	Health Points + 1 Aim + 3 Will + 2	Health Points + 0 Aim + 3 Will + 2	Health Points + 1 Aim + 3 Will + 2	Health Points + 0 Aim + 4 Will + 2	Health Points + 1 Aim + 7 Will + 2	Health Points + 0 Aim + 10 Will + 2	Health Points + 3 Aim + 40 Will + 14
Support	Health Points + 1 Aim + 5 Will + 2	Health Points + 0 Aim + 3 Will + 2	Health Points + 1 Aim + 3 Will + 2	Health Points + 0 Aim + 3 Will + 2	Health Points + 1 Aim + 3 Will + 2	Health Points + 0 Aim + 3 Will + 2	Health Points + 1 Aim + 5 Will + 2	Health Points + 4 Aim + 25 Will + 14

Abilities/Perks

Perks are special abilities given to specific classes or the entire squad. They can be acquired through the following:

• Soldier can choose between two specific class abilities upon promotion (exclusively)
• Purchased through the Officer Training School (require presence of high rank officer(s))
• Equipment research and upgrades
  • Skeleton Suit - Grapple Hook
  • Medikit

See Also

• Stats and Attributes

• Soldier Classes

• Soldier Abilities

• General Equipment