Soldiers (EU2012)

Soldiers are your most important and valuable unit in Enemy Unknown 2012. Soldiers can in distinct classes and can be equipped with armor, weapons and other equipment as required and available at XCOMHQ)'s Barracks facility. Soldiers may also attend the Officers Candidate School in order to progress in rank and gain specific abilities.

Soldier Class and Rank

The soldier's class is revealed after it completes its first combat mission. A soldier's class depends on its individual stats and each class has unique abilities, or perks, as well as restrictions on weapons it can use.

• Assault
• Support
• Heavy
• Sniper
• Psionic (late game class - requires research)

Each soldier also has a rank. High-ranked soldiers provide leadership abilities, allowing for additional squad perks and to maintain squad morale. Known ranks are:

• Rookie
• Squadie
• Sergeant
• Captain
• Major
• Colonel
• Commander

Soldier Stats

The soldier's abilities (moving, firing, etc.) during tactical combat are defined by its stats.

• Health Points
• Will
• Defense
• Armour