Triscene

These brutes are rare, but extremely powerful terror units. They are similar to the Sectopod of the First War, but with even higher stats, and mount powerful twin Sonic weapons. They are found on land, in the company of Tasoths or Tasoth-dominated Mixed crew missions.

Unlike the Sectopod, they aren't particularly vulnerable to any type of weapon. However, it they do have a glaring weakness: almost non-existant Under Armor. While most explosive weapons don't work on land, grenades do. A single, well-thrown Sonic Pulser will usually suffice to kill even an uninjured 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 is found exclusively on land, in the company of Tasoths or Mixed crews.
• 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.
• Very high MC Strength.
• Has a powerful melee attack.
• Has extremely strong armour, except for the weak underbelly (over 100 points lower). As such, HE weapons are by far the most effective against them. Triscenes are IMMUNE to AP and Gauss weaponry on difficulties above Veteran, and will take only minor damage from non-Cannon Sonics.
• 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