UFOs (Hardmode)
The UFOs are used by the Alien invaders to perform a variety of hostile acts across the planet Earth, they are represented as large, blocky, geometric shapes that defy the laws of aerodynamics. Powered by Elerium-115 and constructed by Alien Alloys.
Compared to vanilla, UFOs are generally more armoured and are a bigger threat to X-COM interceptor craft.
UFO Interiors
The core concept of what is inside a UFO remains unchanged from vanilla. UFOs will contain a UFO Navigation, UFO Power Source, Alien Alloys, and Elerium-115. With larger or specialist craft sometimes containing more unique/esoteric equipment.
One major departure from vanilla is that each UFO class contains multiple different internal configurations. This means a single class of UFO could have half a dozen or more unique layouts when you force your way onboard. This can make each UFO assault a unique affair, and makes it harder to formulate a catch-all breaching strategy.
UFO Types
Very Small UFOs
Small Scout - Very Small UFO that looks like an Apollo capsule. Unchanged from vanilla. Versatile mission range.
Small UFOs
Medium Scout - Classic flying saucer style UFO. Slightly increased gun range. Versatile mission range.
Large Scout - Cross shaped UFO. Unchanged from vanilla. Versatile mission range.
Fighter - Small ship intended to deter hostile interception. Features a powerful weapon compliment for its size, similar crew compliment to a Medium Scout. Versatile mission range.
Sentry Ship - Widely displaced ship intended for patrol duties. Intended to deter hostile interception. Features a weapon of similar range to a Fighter, but with greater firepower. Versatile mission range.
Excavator - Small ship designed for construction and digging work on the ground. Pose little threat to interceptions. Typically seen on Base Construction, Research and Abduction missions.
Medium UFOs
Abductor - Medium-sized UFO used primarily for human experimentation.
Harvester - Medium-sized UFO with food and surgery units. Used to abduct cattle for food.
Large UFOs
Terror Ship - Large UFO used to unleash assault teams and Terror Units on residential areas.
Supply Ship - Large-sized UFO for transportation of aliens, food, and other supplies.
Very Large UFOs
Lab Ship - Very Large UFO tasked with major research and harvest operations. Holds a large crew compliment.
Battleship - Very Large UFO used to intimidate Earth's peoples and leaders, and to assault X-COM bases, along with a variety of other roles.
Quick Comparison Chart
| Craft | Size | Max Speed | Escape Time* | Weapon Power | Weapon Range (km)** | Firing Interval*** | Damage Capacity | Points (Crashed) | Points (Destroyed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Scout | Very Small | 2,200 | 200 | 0 | 0 | N/A | 50 | 50 | 100 |
| Medium Scout | Small | 2,400 | 250 | 20 | 20 | 48 | 200 | 75 | 150 |
| Large Scout | Small | 2,700 | 300 | 20 | 34 | 36 | 250 | 125 | 250 |
| Fighter | Small | 3,000 | 250 | 40 | 42 | 24 | 250 | 175 | *** |
| Sentry Ship | Small | 3,200 | 350 | 60 | 42 | 4 | 375 | 125 | *** |
| Excavator | Small | 2,500 | 400 | 25 | 34 | 24 | 250 | 125 | *** |
| Abductor | Medium | 4,300 | 500 | 60 | 34 | 24 | 750 | 250 | **** |
| Harvester | Medium | 4,000 | 500 | 60 | 34 | 24 | 750 | 250 | **** |
| Terror ship | Large | 4,800 | 2,000 | 120 | 42 | 24 | 1,200 | 500 | **** |
| Supply ship | Large | 3,200 | 3,000 | 60 | 36 | 24 | 2,200 | 400 | **** |
| Lab Ship | Very Large | 4,500 | 3,000 | 90 | 42 | 24 | 2,600 | 500 | **** |
| Battleship | Very Large | 5,000 | 4,000 | 140 | 65 | 24 | 3,000 | 700 | **** |