Triscene

Live Specimen

This bipedal reptile is a throwback to the age of the Dinosaurs. It seems to be a Cretaceous creature in every sense save its ability to survive in water and on land. These creatures are slung with weapons pods and have a jaw lined with metallic teeth.

Often these monsters have been at the core of the alien attack forces as the Aliens launch assaults upon the land.

A heavyweight and potent weapon, the Lobster men commanders deploy them with lethal efficiency.

Autopsy

Once subjected to the scientist's knife the Triscene reveals that it is an ancient creature, supplemented with cybernetic implants and weapons systems.

Its tiny brain is supplemented by a small computer module mounted in the control harness all the creatures wear.

A tough natural skin, a predatory instinct enhanced by additional weapons makes this a lethal opponent in all environments.

Notes

The following are some miscellaneous notes on the Triscene:

• The Triscene takes 0.8x damage from Gauss weapons, 1.1x damage from melee attacks and 0.9x damage from all other sources.
• It's quite large, making for an easy target.
• Takes up 4 squares on the battlescape.
• Very high Strength.
• Extremely high Health. It can soak up several Sonic Cannon hits before going down.
• Average Reactions.
• Average Energy.
• Is fast (high TU).
• Very high Firing Accuracy.
• Has a powerful melee attack.
• Has armour equivalent to a Coelacanth, except for the weak underbelly. Because of this, grenades are the best weapons to use against them.
• Despite the (in-game) UFOpedia mentioning "its Lobster Men Commanders", the Triscene is only found alongside Tasoths, or Tasoth/Aquatoid Mixed Crew missions.

See Also

• Alien Life Forms
• Overviews of Aliens
• Terror Units
• Bio-Drone
• Tasoth
• Sectopod