User:Magic9mushroom

Hi.

1) It's a pun on my interest in fantasy novels and fungi. I don't use, sell or possess hallucinogenic drugs (though I do think they should be legalised).

2) I tend to be a WikiDragon. Don't be surprised if you wake up one day and the "Recent changes" list is all me.

Battleship Farming

I'm not sure whether this deserves its own page, so I'm putting it here.

There's a little trick I discovered to obtain huge amounts of money and points and fair amounts of Elerium in UFO (it should also work in TFTD but Leviathans and Bombardment Shields are much harder to obtain). You will need: 1 or more Avengers, Plasma Beams, Fusion Ball Defences, Grav Shield, Hyper-Wave Decoder.

How to execute:

1) Intercept lots of UFOs. You were doing that anyway, right?

2) When scouts start appearing with the mission (obtained via Hyper-Wave Decoder) of "Alien Retaliation", leave them alone.

3) Build six or more Fusion Ball Defences and a Grav Shield. Don't build a Mind Shield at the base that you're using for this trick.

4) When Battleships start appearing, shoot them down and recover them with Avengers.

5) Enjoy your points (likely just shy of 1000), money (2 million or more), and Elerium (around 50)!

The reason I call this a "trick" is that it's a way to generate artificially high UFO numbers in order to give you something to shoot at. Alien Retaliation missions that have found your base will not ever end until a Base Defence mission is forced - they will not end on Battleship interception and they will not end if the Battleship is destroyed by your base defences. Here, the Battleships will be turned into confetti by your defences even if they are not intercepted (12 shots of Fusion Balls vs. 3 required to kill it gives 0.0009% odds of making it through - less than 1 in 100,000 will survive), so you're guaranteed a constant and plentiful supply (this is necessary because Avengers are usually damaged by fighting Battleships and as such all of them might still be damaged when a new Battleship appears). It's probably a good idea to keep a lot of Avengers in the base if you want to keep this up for a while, since a single Avenger will be in repairs for almost a month after destroying a Battleship (remember to transfer the crews to undamaged ones).

I find this to be a valid alternative to waylaying Supply Ships for Elerium (allowing the prompt destruction of the associated bases). By the time you have Avengers and Fusion Ball Defences, money and points are largely irrelevant, though it can still be fun to see five-digit scores at the end of a month.

Good trick. It highlights the fact that Retaliation mission logic is dumb and inflexible, which is a design flaw. Also that Battleships are too weak (I made some suggestions on my Talk page for making them tougher )

Would you add this to the Exploits section do you think? Spike 20:25, 11 February 2012 (EST)

It's a much more minor exploit than most of the ones on that page. Supply Ship piracy is just as exploitative, it's just better known. Where would it go, anyway? Magic9mushroom 01:53, 12 February 2012 (EST)

My UFO Masterplan

Figured I might as well post it. Feel free to criticise.

Initial base goes in Europe (Czechoslovakia). I immediately build a second in the USA (around North Dakota). Layout of the second base (and all later bases) follows:

(The Living Quarters obviously have to wait for the General Stores to complete.)

Note a few things about this design:

1) The key facilities for an interception base (hangar, radar, general stores) are all available to construct immediately, with no delay.

2) This base design supports perfect base defence - a single choke point between alien spawns and X-Com spawns, and all firefights in indestructible modules - though it may not, at first, appear so. See, the Base Disjoint Bug blocks the Hangar/Large Radar, Large Radar/Access Lift, and Access Lift/General Stores doors, so the only route the aliens can take is through the door between the Hangar and Living Quarters.

3) A design like this has fewer squares left empty than any other base supporting perfect defence. When fully decked-out, it looks something like this:

Note that only 4 squares are left empty, but there's still a single choke point. You can't do that for 2 hangars without using the BDB (a similar design has only 2 squares left empty for a single hangar, but then you risk the aliens overflowing their spawn points).

Initial base gets overhauled with a second hangar up top replacing the two at the bottom and living quarters moved out of where it is. I also immediately build Alien Containment and a Large Radar there. Initial Skyranger load is 10 soldiers, one tank, using the weapons you start with (preference for those with autofire). Interceptors are immediately upgraded to twin Avalanche loadouts. Build laser weapons as they're researched.

I transfer one Interceptor to my US base as soon as the hangars and large radar complete. As soon as I get a significant cash injection I build a third base in SE Asia (central China) with the same starting layout and a third Interceptor. After that cash goes into setting up a two-lab or three-lab research station so I can start crunching through the tech tree. Then three more bases in Africa, South America and Australia.

Final layout of the starting base looks something like this:

Since it's best to use a single research base, and the starting base already has a lab, that's kinda a no-brainer. Note the six Psi-Labs, placed so that they can be constructed simultaneously once researched - this is to expedite psi-screening, which is usually the limiting factor in how fast you can get to Cydonia.

My research order is something along these lines:

Laser Weapons

Laser Pistol

Laser Rifle

Mind Probe

Small Launcher*

Stun Bomb*

(Alien Navigator) ->Hyper-Wave Decoder

(Sectoid Leader) ->Psionic Laboratory

Alien Alloys

Personal Armour

Medi-Kit

UFO Power Source

Elerium-115

Power Suit

UFO Navigation

Flying Suit

Heavy Plasma

Heavy Plasma Clip

Plasma Cannon

Psi-Amp

Heavy Laser

Laser Cannon

UFO Construction

New Fighter Craft

New Fighter/Transporter

Ultimate Craft

Blaster Launcher

Blaster Bomb

Alien Origins

(Alien Leader) ->The Martian Solution

(Alien Commander) ->Cydonia or Bust

Filling out the rest of the UFOpaedia entries

* These are skipped if/when I manage to nab both required aliens with Stun Rods. () Obviously aliens can't be researched until they're captured, so these may be delayed.

Note the extreme beeline for Hyper-Wave Decoders and Psi-Labs. Hyper Wave Decoders are absolute gold. Psi-Labs have to be gotten as soon as possible thanks to the long lead time from their discovery to actually getting Psi.

Firing Accuracy breakpoints

Most of the time, Firing Accuracy is just something you generically want more of. But 100% accuracy gives a guarantee, which is particularly important in some situations (and obviously, more accuracy ceases to improve that mode of that weapon after that). I'm just going to write down all the breakpoints in Firing Accuracy where a particular weapon in a particular firing mode becomes 100%.

Remember that the starting range for Firing Accuracy is 40-70 and the cap range is 120-125.

UFO

Firing Accuracy	Weapon	Mode
76	Rocket Launcher	Aimed, kneeling
80	Rifle Heavy Plasma Small Launcher	Aimed, kneeling Aimed, kneeling Aimed, kneeling
87	Laser Rifle Plasma Rifle Rocket Launcher	Aimed, kneeling Aimed, kneeling Aimed, standing
91	Rifle Heavy Plasma Small Launcher	Aimed, standing Aimed, standing Aimed, standing
97	Heavy Cannon	Aimed, kneeling
100	Laser Rifle Plasma Rifle	Aimed, standing Aimed, standing
102	Plasma Rifle	Snap, kneeling
103	Plasma Pistol	Aimed, kneeling
104	Heavy Laser	Aimed, kneeling
107	Auto-Cannon	Aimed, kneeling
112	Pistol Heavy Cannon	Aimed, kneeling Aimed, standing
116	Heavy Plasma	Snap, kneeling
117	Plasma Rifle	Snap, standing
118	Plasma Pistol	Aimed, standing
120	Heavy Laser	Aimed, standing
122	Auto-Cannon	Aimed, standing

TFTD

Firing Accuracy	Weapon	Mode
73	Thermal Shok Launcher	Aimed, kneeling
76	Sonic Cannon	Aimed, kneeling
80	Torpedo Launcher Sonic-Blasta Rifle	Aimed, kneeling Aimed, kneeling
84	Thermal Shok Launcher	Aimed, standing
87	Gauss Rifle Sonic Cannon	Aimed, kneeling Aimed, standing
91	Torpedo Launcher Sonic-Blasta Rifle	Aimed, standing Aimed, standing
97	Jet Harpoon Gas Cannon Heavy Gauss	Aimed, kneeling Aimed, kneeling Aimed, kneeling
100	Gauss Rifle	Aimed, standing
103	Sonic Pistol	Aimed, kneeling
109	Dart Gun Hydro-Jet Cannon Sonic Cannon	Aimed, kneeling Aimed, kneeling Snap, kneeling
112	Jet Harpoon Gas Cannon Heavy Gauss	Aimed, standing Aimed, standing Aimed, standing
116	Sonic-Blasta Rifle	Snap, kneeling
118	Sonic Pistol	Aimed, standing
125	Gauss Pistol Dart Gun Hydro-Jet Cannon Thermal Shok Launcher Sonic Cannon	Aimed, kneeling Aimed, standing Aimed, standing Snap, kneeling Snap, standing

UFO optimal firing modes

This is a list of the optimal firing modes for every weapon in UFO, where optimal is defined as "most shots on-target (per 100% Firing Accuracy) achievable with 78/80 TU". There's little point doing one for TFTD, as mixtures of modes are never optimal under that definition (and only in one case with all 80 TU - the Sonic-Blasta Rifle).

Weapon	Combination	Shots on-target	TU	Turns sustainable (+ Rounds left over)
Pistol	5 Snap	3.00	70	2 (+2)
Rifle	2 Auto + 1 Snap	2.70	76	2 (+6)
Heavy Cannon	3 Snap	1.80	78	2
Auto-Cannon	2 Auto	1.92	64	2 (+2)
Rocket Launcher	1 Aimed	1.15	60	1
Laser Pistol	3 Auto + 1 Snap	2.92	76	indefinite
Laser Rifle	2 Auto + 1 Snap	3.41	74	indefinite
Heavy Laser	3 Snap	1.50	78	indefinite
Plasma Pistol	3 Auto	4.50	72	2 (+8)
Plasma Rifle	1 Auto + 2 Snap	3.37	76	5 (+3)
Heavy Plasma	2 Auto	3.00	56	5 (+5)
"	1 Auto + 2 Snap	3.00	76	7
Small Launcher	1 Aimed	1.10	60	1
2 Small Launchers	Snap + Drop + Pick Up + Snap	1.30	74	1

Didn't quite make it

• 79 TU: Small Launcher Snap+Reload+Snap (1.30)
• 80 TU: Pistol 4 Snap+1 Aimed (3.18), Laser Pistol 4 Auto (3.36), Plasma Rifle 2 Auto+1 Snap (4.16), Heavy Plasma 2 Auto+1 Snap (3.75)
• Impossible with 80 max TU, but possible with 81 max TU: Laser Rifle 3 Auto (4.14)

Notes

• I started this when I realised the Plasma Pistol would probably get the highest. Still inferior to the other plasma weapons due to damage.
• Note how the Laser Rifle significantly exceeds all other non-alien weapons. That's at least as important as the damage to its legendary utility.

TFTD weapon effectiveness calculations

I figured some were in order. Uses the Alien Stats and Damage Modifiers tables to calculate average damage of each weapon to each sort of alien after damage modifiers and armour. If/when I manage to finish this and turn it into something readable I'll stick it up on the wiki proper. You could do this for UFO:EU but the Heavy Plasma's so obviously dominant that there's little need. The accuracies given will be for a soldier with 70 Firing Accuracy and no bonuses or penalties; I choose this value — the maximum rookie value — rather than the simpler-to-calculate 100 because of the special cases of the Torpedo Launcher, Sonic Cannon and Thermal Shok Launcher - these weapons are most effective in Aimed mode and their 100%+ accuracy in that mode would be wasted for a 100 FA soldier, underselling the weapons.

Note that these "averages" take into account that damage values of "less than 0" after armour aren't actually any worse than 0 and that damage values greater than an alien's HP have no additional effect. Hence, a Gauss Rifle's average damage to a Triscene is 0 (because it cannot penetrate the armour) and a Sonic Cannon's average damage to an Aquatoid Soldier is 30 (because an Aquatoid Soldier will always be instagibbed by a Sonic Cannon hit, and it only has 30 health). I'm calculating the damage cap per shot; this gives a slight bias in favour of powerful, autofire weapons since they can't re-aim between shots in a burst, but this is really only a significant issue when dealing with Aquatoids and Gillmen and their land terror units since the Gauss Rifle isn't realistically likely to drop much else in one burst.

All values assume Superhuman difficulty and a direct hit to the front (front or under armour depending on weapon type). 95% of TU are assumed to be capable of being used per turn (facing considerations). Some values are marked "n/a". This is because one of three factors render this value useless:

• This alien is a land-only terror unit, and this weapon cannot be fired on land
• This weapon is a melee weapon, and you are attempting to use it at range
• This weapon is a thrown or guided weapon, and you are attempting to use it in close combat (since I'm assuming 100% accuracy for such weapons this will be identical to the "ranged" figures)

I will be assuming fired explosives that miss miss fully, and that thrown explosives and the DPL always hit dead-on, to avoid a bazillion cases. In practice, of course, thrown weapons will not work against enemies at extreme range or enemies that are not on the ground, and may miss (though since they are all explosives, some damage will likely still occur). It is also somewhat dangerous to use explosive weapons in close combat.

Tables

Aquatoid

Aquatoid Soldier (health 30, front armour 4, under armour 2)

Weapon	Power	Type	Modifier	Damage range	Avg. damage per hit	1-hit kill	At range					Close combat
							Mode	Accuracy	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn	Mode	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn
Dart Gun	16	AP	100%	4-20	12.0	0%	Snap	28%	20%	4	13.4	Snap	20%	4	48.0
Jet Harpoon	32	AP	100%	12-30	24.8	45.4%	Auto	28%	40%	6	41.7	Auto	40%	6	148.9
Gas Cannon AP	60	AP	100%	26-30	29.8	93.4%	Snap	42%	40%	2	25.1	Snap	40%	2	59.7
Gas Cannon HE	65	HE	100%	30-30	30.0	100%	Snap	42%	40%	2	25.2	Snap	40%	2	60.0
Hydro-Jet Cannon AP	40	AP	100%	16-30	27.4	65.9%	Auto	28%	40%	6	46.1	Auto	40%	6	164.6
Hydro-Jet Cannon HE	50	HE	100%	23-30	29.5	86.3%	Auto	28%	40%	6	49.5	Auto	40%	6	176.7
Torpedo Launcher Sml	80	HE	100%	30-30	30.0	100%	Aimed	77%	80%	1	23.1	Snap	40%	2	60.0
Torpedo Launcher Lge	90	HE	100%	30-30	30.0	100%	Aimed	77%	80%	1	23.1	Snap	40%	2	60.0
Gauss Pistol	45	Gauss	100%	18-30	28.3	73.9%	Auto	21%	30%	9	53.5	Auto	30%	9	254.8
Gauss Rifle	60	Gauss	100%	26-30	29.8	93.4%	Auto	35%	40%	6	62.7	Auto	40%	6	179.0
Heavy Gauss	75	Gauss	100%	30-30	30.0	100%	Snap	35%	40%	2	21.0	Snap	40%	2	60.0
Sonic Pistol	80	Sonic	100%	30-30	30.0	100%	Snap	45.5%	30%	3	41.0	Snap	30%	3	90.0
Sonic-Blasta Rifle	95	Sonic	100%	30-30	30.0	100%	Snap	52.5%	40%	2	31.5	Snap	40%	2	60.0
Sonic Cannon	130	Sonic	100%	30-30	30.0	100%	Aimed	80.5%	70%	1	24.2	Snap	50%	1	30.0
Thermal Shok Launcher	120	Stun	100%	30-30	30.0	100%	Aimed	84%	70%	1	25.2	Snap	50%	1	30.0
Magna-Blast Grenade	50	HE	100%	23-30	29.5	86.3%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"88.4"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Particle Disturbance Grenade	70	HE	100%	30-30	30.0	100%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"90.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Magna-Pack Explosive	100	HE	100%	30-30	30.0	100%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"90.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Sonic Pulser	120	HE	100%	30-30	30.0	100%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"90.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Disrupter Pulse Launcher	210	HE	100%	30-30	30.0	100%	Launch	"100%"	66%	1	"30.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Thermal Tazer	80	Stun	100%	30-30	30.0	100%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	40%	2	60.0
Vibro Blade	80	Drill	160%	30-30	30.0	100%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	10%	9	270.0
Thermic Lance	110	Drill	160%	30-30	30.0	100%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	15%	6	180.0
Heavy Thermic Lance	150	Drill	160%	30-30	30.0	100%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	20%	4	120.0

Gillman

Gillman Soldier (health 45, front armour 18, under armour 14)

Weapon	Power	Type	Modifier	Damage range	Avg. damage per hit	1-hit kill	At range					Close combat
							Mode	Accuracy	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn	Mode	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn
Dart Gun	16	AP	100%	0-6	1.2	0%	Snap	28%	20%	4	1.4	Snap	20%	4	4.9
Jet Harpoon	32	AP	100%	0-30	14.1	0%	Auto	28%	40%	6	23.7	Auto	40%	6	84.5
Gas Cannon AP	60	AP	100%	12-45	35.8	45.9%	Snap	42%	40%	2	30.1	Snap	40%	2	71.6
Gas Cannon HE	65	HE	100%	18-45	39.3	59.1%	Snap	42%	40%	2	33.0	Snap	40%	2	78.5
Hydro-Jet Cannon AP	40	AP	100%	2-42	22.0	0%	Auto	28%	40%	6	37.0	Auto	40%	6	132.0
Hydro-Jet Cannon HE	50	HE	100%	11-45	33.3	33.3%	Auto	28%	40%	6	56.0	Auto	40%	6	200.0
Torpedo Launcher Sml	80	HE	100%	26-45	42.7	76.6%	Aimed	77%	80%	1	32.8	Snap	40%	2	85.3
Torpedo Launcher Lge	90	HE	100%	31-45	43.4	83.6%	Aimed	77%	80%	1	33.4	Snap	40%	2	86.7
Gauss Pistol	45	Gauss	100%	4-45	26.3	10.9%	Auto	21%	30%	9	49.7	Auto	30%	9	236.6
Gauss Rifle	60	Gauss	100%	12-45	35.8	45.9%	Auto	35%	40%	6	75.2	Auto	40%	6	214.8
Heavy Gauss	75	Gauss	100%	19-45	40.4	65.8%	Snap	35%	40%	2	28.3	Snap	40%	2	80.8
Sonic Pistol	80	Sonic	110%	26-45	42.9	78.7%	Snap	45.5%	30%	3	58.5	Snap	30%	3	128.6
Sonic-Blasta Rifle	95	Sonic	110%	34-45	44.4	89.5%	Snap	52.5%	40%	2	46.6	Snap	40%	2	88.7
Sonic Cannon	130	Sonic	110%	45-45	45.0	100%	Aimed	80.5%	70%	1	36.2	Snap	50%	1	45.0
Thermal Shok Launcher	120	Stun	100%	45-45	45.0	100%	Aimed	84%	70%	1	37.8	Snap	50%	1	45.0
Magna-Blast Grenade	50	HE	100%	11-45	33.3	33.3%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"100.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Particle Disturbance Grenade	70	HE	100%	21-45	40.8	66.2%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"122.3"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Magna-Pack Explosive	100	HE	100%	36-45	44.6	91.1%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"133.7"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Sonic Pulser	120	HE	100%	45-45	45.0	100%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"135.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Disrupter Pulse Launcher	210	HE	100%	45-45	45.0	100%	Launch	"100%"	66%	1	"45.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Thermal Tazer	80	Stun	100%	22-45	41.6	71.6%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	40%	2	83.2
Vibro Blade	80	Drill	120%	30-45	43.8	84.5%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	10%	9	393.9
Thermic Lance	110	Drill	120%	45-45	45.0	100%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	15%	6	270.0
Heavy Thermic Lance	150	Drill	120%	45-45	45.0	100%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	20%	4	180.0

Lobster Man

Lobster Man Soldier (health 90, front armour 24, under armour 12)

Weapon	Power	Type	Modifier	Damage range	Avg. damage per hit	1-hit kill	At range					Close combat
							Mode	Accuracy	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn	Mode	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn
Dart Gun	16	AP	20%	0-0	0.0	0%	Snap	28%	20%	4	0.0	Snap	20%	4	0.0
Jet Harpoon	32	AP	20%	0-0	0.0	0%	Auto	28%	40%	6	0.0	Auto	40%	6	0.0
Gas Cannon AP	60	AP	20%	0-0	0.0	0%	Snap	42%	40%	2	0.0	Snap	40%	2	0.0
Gas Cannon HE	65	HE	30%	0-16	6.8	0%	Snap	42%	40%	2	5.7	Snap	40%	2	13.6
Hydro-Jet Cannon AP	40	AP	20%	0-0	0.0	0%	Auto	28%	40%	6	0.0	Auto	40%	6	0.0
Hydro-Jet Cannon HE	50	HE	30%	0-10	3.4	0%	Auto	28%	40%	6	5.8	Auto	40%	6	20.6
Torpedo Launcher Sml	80	HE	30%	0-24	12.0	0%	Aimed	77%	80%	1	9.2	Snap	40%	2	24.0
Torpedo Launcher Lge	90	HE	30%	1-28	14.5	0%	Aimed	77%	80%	1	11.2	Snap	40%	2	29.0
Gauss Pistol	45	Gauss	30%	0-0	0.0	0%	Auto	21%	30%	9	0.0	Auto	30%	9	0.0
Gauss Rifle	60	Gauss	30%	0-3	0.3	0%	Auto	35%	40%	6	0.7	Auto	40%	6	1.9
Heavy Gauss	75	Gauss	30%	0-9	2.0	0%	Snap	35%	40%	2	1.4	Snap	40%	2	3.9
Sonic Pistol	80	Sonic	50%	0-36	16.2	0%	Snap	45.5%	30%	3	22.2	Snap	30%	3	48.7
Sonic-Blasta Rifle	95	Sonic	50%	0-46	22.5	0%	Snap	52.5%	40%	2	23.6	Snap	40%	2	45.0
Sonic Cannon	130	Sonic	50%	8-73	40.5	0%	Aimed	80.5%	70%	1	32.6	Snap	50%	1	40.5
Thermal Shok Launcher	120	Stun	110%	54-90	85.0	72.9%	Aimed	84%	70%	1	71.4	Snap	50%	1	85.0
Magna-Blast Grenade	50	HE	30%	0-10	3.4	0%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"10.3"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Particle Disturbance Grenade	70	HE	30%	0-19	8.6	0%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"25.9"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Magna-Pack Explosive	100	HE	30%	3-33	18.0	0%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"54.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Sonic Pulser	120	HE	30%	6-42	24.0	0%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"72.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Disrupter Pulse Launcher	210	HE	30%	19-82	50.5	0%	Launch	"100%"	66%	1	"50.5"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Thermal Tazer	80	Stun	110%	20-90	62.1	21.3%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	40%	2	124.2
Vibro Blade	80	Drill	200%	56-90	85.8	78.2%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	10%	9	771.7
Thermic Lance	110	Drill	200%	86-90	90.0	98.2%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	15%	6	539.7
Heavy Thermic Lance	150	Drill	200%	90-90	90.0	100%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	20%	4	360.0

Tasoth

Tasoth Soldier (health 125, front armour 24, under armour 12)

Weapon	Power	Type	Modifier	Damage range	Avg. damage per hit	1-hit kill	At range					Close combat
							Mode	Accuracy	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn	Mode	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn
Dart Gun	16	AP	80%	0-0	0.0	0%	Snap	28%	20%	4	0.0	Snap	20%	4	0.0
Jet Harpoon	32	AP	80%	0-13	3.5	0%	Auto	28%	40%	6	5.9	Auto	40%	6	21.0
Gas Cannon AP	60	AP	80%	0-48	24.0	0%	Snap	42%	40%	2	20.2	Snap	40%	2	48.0
Gas Cannon HE	65	HE	90%	17-75	46.0	0%	Snap	42%	40%	2	38.6	Snap	40%	2	92.0
Hydro-Jet Cannon AP	40	AP	80%	0-24	9.1	0%	Auto	28%	40%	6	15.3	Auto	40%	6	54.5
Hydro-Jet Cannon HE	50	HE	90%	10-55	32.5	0%	Auto	28%	40%	6	54.6	Auto	40%	6	195.0
Torpedo Launcher Sml	80	HE	90%	24-96	60.0	0%	Aimed	77%	80%	1	46.2	Snap	40%	2	120.0
Torpedo Launcher Lge	90	HE	90%	28-109	68.5	0%	Aimed	77%	80%	1	52.7	Snap	40%	2	137.0
Gauss Pistol	45	Gauss	70%	0-22	7.9	0%	Auto	21%	30%	9	14.9	Auto	30%	9	71.2
Gauss Rifle	60	Gauss	70%	0-39	18.1	0%	Auto	35%	40%	6	38.1	Auto	40%	6	108.8
Heavy Gauss	75	Gauss	70%	2-54	28.0	0%	Snap	35%	40%	2	19.6	Snap	40%	2	56.0
Sonic Pistol	80	Sonic	120%	24-120	72.0	0%	Snap	45.5%	30%	3	98.3	Snap	30%	3	216.0
Sonic-Blasta Rifle	95	Sonic	120%	33-125	87.8	20.0%	Snap	52.5%	40%	2	92.2	Snap	40%	2	175.6
Sonic Cannon	130	Sonic	120%	54-125	108.6	54.5%	Aimed	80.5%	70%	1	87.4	Snap	50%	1	108.6
Thermal Shok Launcher	120	Stun	110%	54-125	105.8	46.6%	Aimed	84%	70%	1	88.9	Snap	50%	1	105.8
Magna-Blast Grenade	50	HE	90%	10-55	32.5	0%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"97.5"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Particle Disturbance Grenade	70	HE	90%	19-82	50.5	0%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"151.5"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Magna-Pack Explosive	100	HE	90%	33-123	78.0	0%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"234.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Sonic Pulser	120	HE	90%	42-125	93.0	23.9%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"279.1"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Disrupter Pulse Launcher	210	HE	90%	82-125	120.0	77.4%	Launch	"100%"	66%	1	"120.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Thermal Tazer	80	Stun	110%	20-108	64.0	0%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	40%	2	128.0
Vibro Blade	80	Drill	90%	12-84	48.0	0%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	10%	9	432.0
Thermic Lance	110	Drill	90%	25-124	74.5	0%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	15%	6	447.0
Heavy Thermic Lance	150	Drill	90%	43-125	100.0	39.7%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	20%	4	399.9

Calcinite

Calcinite (health 55, front armour 42, under armour 12)

Weapon	Power	Type	Modifier	Damage range	Avg. damage per hit	1-hit kill	At range					Close combat
							Mode	Accuracy	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn	Mode	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn
Dart Gun	16	AP	100%	0-0	0.0	0%	Snap	28%	20%	4	0.0	Snap	20%	4	0.0
Jet Harpoon	32	AP	100%	0-6	0.6	0%	Auto	28%	40%	6	1.1	Auto	40%	6	3.8
Gas Cannon AP	60	AP	100%	0-48	19.3	0%	Snap	42%	40%	2	16.2	Snap	40%	2	38.6
Gas Cannon HE	65	HE	100%	20-55	45.5	47.0%	Snap	42%	40%	2	38.2	Snap	40%	2	90.9
Hydro-Jet Cannon AP	40	AP	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Auto	28%	40%	6	n/a	Auto	40%	6	n/a
Hydro-Jet Cannon HE	50	HE	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Auto	28%	40%	6	n/a	Auto	40%	6	n/a
Torpedo Launcher Sml	80	HE	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Aimed	77%	80%	1	n/a	Snap	40%	2	n/a
Torpedo Launcher Lge	90	HE	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Aimed	77%	80%	1	n/a	Snap	40%	2	n/a
Gauss Pistol	45	Gauss	90%	0-18	4.2	0%	Auto	21%	30%	9	7.9	Auto	30%	9	37.5
Gauss Rifle	60	Gauss	90%	0-39	14.2	0%	Auto	35%	40%	6	29.8	Auto	40%	6	85.1
Heavy Gauss	75	Gauss	90%	0-55	25.1	5.9%	Snap	35%	40%	2	17.6	Snap	40%	2	50.1
Sonic Pistol	80	Sonic	110%	2-55	38.9	40.4%	Snap	45.5%	30%	3	53.1	Snap	30%	3	116.8
Sonic-Blasta Rifle	95	Sonic	110%	10-55	45.1	57.1%	Snap	52.5%	40%	2	47.4	Snap	40%	2	90.3
Sonic Cannon	130	Sonic	110%	29-55	52.6	81.9%	Aimed	80.5%	70%	1	42.3	Snap	50%	1	52.6
Thermal Shok Launcher	120	Stun	100%	48-55	54.8	94.2%	Aimed	84%	70%	1	46.0	Snap	50%	1	54.8
Magna-Blast Grenade	50	HE	100%	13-55	37.3	17.6%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"111.9"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Particle Disturbance Grenade	70	HE	100%	23-55	47.6	54.9%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"142.7"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Magna-Pack Explosive	100	HE	100%	38-55	53.5	83.2%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"160.5"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Sonic Pulser	120	HE	100%	48-55	54.8	94.2%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"164.3"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Disrupter Pulse Launcher	210	HE	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Launch	"100%"	66%	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Thermal Tazer	80	Stun	100%	0-55	34.6	29.6%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	40%	2	69.3
Vibro Blade	80	Drill	80%	0-54	22.8	0%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	10%	9	205.6
Thermic Lance	110	Drill	80%	2-55	38.9	40.4%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	15%	6	233.5
Heavy Thermic Lance	150	Drill	80%	18-55	49.2	69.4%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	20%	4	196.8

Hallucinoid

Hallucinoid (health 120, front armour 42, under armour 30)

Weapon	Power	Type	Modifier	Damage range	Avg. damage per hit	1-hit kill	At range					Close combat
							Mode	Accuracy	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn	Mode	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn
Dart Gun	16	AP	60%	0-0	0.0	0%	Snap	28%	20%	4	0.0	Snap	20%	4	0.0
Jet Harpoon	32	AP	60%	0-0	0.0	0%	Auto	28%	40%	6	0.0	Auto	40%	6	0.0
Gas Cannon AP	60	AP	60%	0-12	2.1	0%	Snap	42%	40%	2	1.8	Snap	40%	2	4.2
Gas Cannon HE	65	HE	70%	0-118	44.6	0%	Snap	42%	40%	2	37.3	Snap	40%	2	88.7
Hydro-Jet Cannon AP	40	AP	60%	0-0	0.0	0%	Auto	28%	40%	6	0.0	Auto	40%	6	0.0
Hydro-Jet Cannon HE	50	HE	70%	0-58	15.1	0%	Auto	28%	40%	6	25.4	Auto	40%	6	90.6
Torpedo Launcher Sml	80	HE	70%	0-120	81.4	<50%	Aimed	77%	80%	1	62.7	Snap	40%	2	162.9
Torpedo Launcher Lge	90	HE	70%	1-120	101.2	<50%?	Aimed	77%	80%	1	77.9	Snap	40%	2	202.3
Gauss Pistol	45	Gauss	80%	0-12	2.1	0%	Auto	21%	30%	9	4.0	Auto	30%	9	19.0
Gauss Rifle	60	Gauss	80%	0-30	9.5	0%	Auto	35%	40%	6	19.9	Auto	40%	6	56.9
Heavy Gauss	75	Gauss	80%	0-48	19.3	0%	Snap	35%	40%	2	13.5	Snap	40%	2	38.6
Sonic Pistol	80	Sonic	100%	0-78	38.0	0%	Snap	45.5%	30%	3	51.9	Snap	30%	3	114.1
Sonic-Blasta Rifle	95	Sonic	100%	5-100	52.5	0%	Snap	52.5%	40%	2	55.1	Snap	40%	2	105.0
Sonic Cannon	130	Sonic	100%	23-120	83.7	26.0%	Aimed	80.5%	70%	1	67.4	Snap	50%	1	83.7
Thermal Shok Launcher	120	Stun	100%	105-120	120.0	~100%	Aimed	84%	70%	1	100.8	Snap	50%	1	120.0
Magna-Blast Grenade	50	HE	70%	0-58	15.1	0%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"45.3"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Particle Disturbance Grenade	70	HE	70%	0-120	58.0	<50%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"174.1"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Magna-Pack Explosive	100	HE	70%	9-120	111.9	>50%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"335.6"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Sonic Pulser	120	HE	70%	36-120	119.0	>50%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"357.1"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Disrupter Pulse Launcher	210	HE	70%	120-120	120.0	100%	Launch	"100%"	66%	1	"120.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Thermal Tazer	80	Stun	100%	0-78	38.0	0%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	40%	2	76.1
Vibro Blade	80	Drill	60%	0-30	9.5	0%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	10%	9	85.4
Thermic Lance	110	Drill	60%	0-57	24.7	0%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	15%	6	148.0
Heavy Thermic Lance	150	Drill	60%	3-93	48.0	0%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	20%	4	192.0

Deep One

Deep One (health 35, front armour 9, under armour 14)

Weapon	Power	Type	Modifier	Damage range	Avg. damage per hit	1-hit kill	At range					Close combat
							Mode	Accuracy	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn	Mode	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn
Dart Gun	16	AP	90%	0-12	5.2	0%	Snap	28%	20%	4	5.8	Snap	20%	4	20.8
Jet Harpoon	32	AP	90%	5-33	19.0	0%	Auto	28%	40%	6	31.9	Auto	40%	6	114.0
Gas Cannon AP	60	AP	90%	18-35	32.2	69.1%	Snap	42%	40%	2	27.1	Snap	40%	2	64.4
Gas Cannon HE	65	HE	80%	12-35	29.8	56.6%	Snap	42%	40%	2	25.0	Snap	40%	2	59.6
Hydro-Jet Cannon AP	40	AP	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Auto	28%	40%	6	n/a	Auto	40%	6	n/a
Hydro-Jet Cannon HE	50	HE	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Auto	28%	40%	6	n/a	Auto	40%	6	n/a
Torpedo Launcher Sml	80	HE	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Aimed	77%	80%	1	n/a	Snap	40%	2	n/a
Torpedo Launcher Lge	90	HE	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Aimed	77%	80%	1	n/a	Snap	40%	2	n/a
Gauss Pistol	45	Gauss	90%	11-35	27.7	41.5%	Auto	21%	30%	9	52.3	Auto	30%	9	249.1
Gauss Rifle	60	Gauss	90%	18-35	32.2	69.1%	Auto	35%	40%	6	67.7	Auto	40%	6	193.3
Heavy Gauss	75	Gauss	90%	24-35	34.0	83.8%	Snap	35%	40%	2	23.8	Snap	40%	2	68.1
Sonic Pistol	80	Sonic	110%	35-35	35.0	100.0%	Snap	45.5%	30%	3	47.8	Snap	30%	3	105.0
Sonic-Blasta Rifle	95	Sonic	110%	35-35	35.0	100.0%	Snap	52.5%	40%	2	36.8	Snap	40%	2	70.0
Sonic Cannon	130	Sonic	110%	35-35	35.0	100.0%	Aimed	80.5%	70%	1	28.2	Snap	50%	1	35.0
Thermal Shok Launcher	120	Stun	100%	35-35	35.0	100.0%	Aimed	84%	70%	1	29.4	Snap	50%	1	35.0
Magna-Blast Grenade	50	HE	80%	6-35	24.4	29.3%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"73.2"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Particle Disturbance Grenade	70	HE	80%	14-35	30.9	63.2%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"92.8"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Magna-Pack Explosive	100	HE	80%	26-35	34.4	88.9%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"103.3"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Sonic Pulser	120	HE	80%	34-35	35.0	99.0%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"105.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Disrupter Pulse Launcher	210	HE	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Launch	"100%"	66%	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Thermal Tazer	80	Stun	100%	31-35	34.9	95.1%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	40%	2	69.8
Vibro Blade	80	Drill	120%	35-35	35.0	100%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	10%	9	315.0
Thermic Lance	110	Drill	120%	35-35	35.0	100%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	15%	6	210.0
Heavy Thermic Lance	150	Drill	120%	35-35	35.0	100%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	20%	4	140.0

Xarquid

Xarquid (health 114, front armour 60, under armour 6)

Weapon	Power	Type	Modifier	Damage range	Avg. damage per hit	1-hit kill	At range					Close combat
							Mode	Accuracy	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn	Mode	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn
Dart Gun	16	AP	100%	0-0	0.0	0%	Snap	28%	20%	4	0.0	Snap	20%	4	0.0
Jet Harpoon	32	AP	100%	0-0	0.0	0%	Auto	28%	40%	6	0.0	Auto	40%	6	0.0
Gas Cannon AP	60	AP	100%	0-30	7.6	0%	Snap	42%	40%	2	6.4	Snap	40%	2	15.2
Gas Cannon HE	65	HE	60%	43-114	104.7	~50%	Snap	42%	40%	2	87.9	Snap	40%	2	209.3
Hydro-Jet Cannon AP	40	AP	100%	0-0	0.0	0%	Auto	28%	40%	6	0.0	Auto	40%	6	0.0
Hydro-Jet Cannon HE	50	HE	60%	27-114	78.0	<50%	Auto	28%	40%	6	131.0	Auto	40%	6	467.9
Torpedo Launcher Sml	80	HE	60%	63-114	113.1	>50%	Aimed	77%	80%	1	87.1	Snap	40%	2	226.2
Torpedo Launcher Lge	90	HE	60%	75-114	113.9	>50%	Aimed	77%	80%	1	87.7	Snap	40%	2	227.7
Gauss Pistol	45	Gauss	70%	0-0	0.0	0%	Auto	21%	30%	9	0.0	Auto	30%	9	0.0
Gauss Rifle	60	Gauss	70%	0-3	0.1	0%	Auto	35%	40%	6	0.3	Auto	40%	6	0.8
Heavy Gauss	75	Gauss	70%	0-18	3.2	0%	Snap	35%	40%	2	2.6	Snap	40%	2	6.5
Sonic Pistol	80	Sonic	90%	0-48	16.1	0%	Snap	45.5%	30%	3	22.0	Snap	30%	3	48.3
Sonic-Blasta Rifle	95	Sonic	90%	0-67	26.5	0%	Snap	52.5%	40%	2	27.8	Snap	40%	2	53.0
Sonic Cannon	130	Sonic	90%	0-114	56.5	1.7%	Aimed	80.5%	70%	1	45.5	Snap	50%	1	56.5
Thermal Shok Launcher	120	Stun	90%	114-114	114.0	100%	Aimed	84%	70%	1	95.8	Snap	50%	1	114.0
Magna-Blast Grenade	50	HE	60%	27-114	78.0	<50%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"233.9"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Particle Disturbance Grenade	70	HE	60%	51-114	109.8	>50%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"329.3"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Magna-Pack Explosive	100	HE	60%	87-114	114.0	>50%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"341.9"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Sonic Pulser	120	HE	60%	111-114	114.0	~100%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"342.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Disrupter Pulse Launcher	210	HE	60%	114-114	114.0	100%	Launch	"100%"	66%	1	"114.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Thermal Tazer	80	Stun	90%	0-48	16.1	0%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	40%	2	32.2
Vibro Blade	80	Drill	145%	0-114	56.0	0.9%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	10%	9	504.2
Thermic Lance	110	Drill	145%	19-114	85.5	40.6%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	15%	6	513.0
Heavy Thermic Lance	150	Drill	145%	48-114	103.9	69.7%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	20%	4	415.4

Bio-Drone

Bio-Drone (health 140, front armour 30, under armour 6)

Weapon	Power	Type	Modifier	Damage range	Avg. damage per hit	1-hit kill	At range					Close combat
							Mode	Accuracy	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn	Mode	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn
Dart Gun	16	AP	100%	0-0	0.0	0%	Snap	28%	20%	4	0.0	Snap	20%	4	0.0
Jet Harpoon	32	AP	100%	0-18	5.2	0%	Auto	28%	40%	6	8.7	Auto	40%	6	31.1
Gas Cannon AP	60	AP	100%	0-60	30.0	0%	Snap	42%	40%	2	25.2	Snap	40%	2	60.0
Gas Cannon HE	65	HE	60%	13-52	32.5	0%	Snap	42%	40%	2	27.3	Snap	40%	2	65.0
Hydro-Jet Cannon AP	40	AP	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Auto	28%	40%	6	n/a	Auto	40%	6	n/a
Hydro-Jet Cannon HE	50	HE	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Auto	28%	40%	6	n/a	Auto	40%	6	n/a
Torpedo Launcher Sml	80	HE	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Aimed	77%	80%	1	n/a	Snap	40%	2	n/a
Torpedo Launcher Lge	90	HE	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Aimed	77%	80%	1	n/a	Snap	40%	2	n/a
Gauss Pistol	45	Gauss	70%	0-16	4.3	0%	Auto	21%	30%	9	8.0	Auto	30%	9	38.3
Gauss Rifle	60	Gauss	70%	0-33	13.0	0%	Auto	35%	40%	6	27.4	Auto	40%	6	78.3
Heavy Gauss	75	Gauss	70%	0-48	22.2	0%	Snap	35%	40%	2	15.5	Snap	40%	2	44.4
Sonic Pistol	80	Sonic	90%	6-78	42.0	0%	Snap	45.5%	30%	3	57.3	Snap	30%	3	126.0
Sonic-Blasta Rifle	95	Sonic	90%	12-97	54.5	0%	Snap	52.5%	40%	2	57.2	Snap	40%	2	109.0
Sonic Cannon	130	Sonic	90%	28-140	86.4	5.1%	Aimed	80.5%	70%	1	69.5	Snap	50%	1	86.4
Thermal Shok Launcher	120	Stun	90%	48-140	100.8	15.6%	Aimed	84%	70%	1	84.7	Snap	50%	1	100.8
Magna-Blast Grenade	50	HE	60%	9-39	24.0	0%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"72.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Particle Disturbance Grenade	70	HE	60%	15-57	36.0	0%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"108.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Magna-Pack Explosive	100	HE	60%	24-84	54.0	0%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"162.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Sonic Pulser	120	HE	60%	30-102	66.0	0%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"198.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Disrupter Pulse Launcher	210	HE	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Launch	"100%"	66%	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Thermal Tazer	80	Stun	90%	6-78	42.0	0%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	40%	2	84.0
Vibro Blade	80	Drill	145%	28-140	85.9	4.3%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	10%	9	773.2
Thermic Lance	110	Drill	145%	49-140	113.8	43.1%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	15%	6	683.0
Heavy Thermic Lance	150	Drill	145%	78-140	131.0	71.6%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	20%	4	524.2

Bio-Drone (health 140, rear armour 12, under armour 6)

Weapon	Power	Type	Modifier	Damage range	Avg. damage per hit	1-hit kill	At range					Close combat
							Mode	Accuracy	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn	Mode	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn
Dart Gun	16	AP	100%	0-12	4.6	0%	Snap	28%	20%	4	5.1	Snap	20%	4	18.4
Jet Harpoon	32	AP	100%	4-36	20.0	0%	Auto	28%	40%	6	33.6	Auto	40%	6	120.0
Gas Cannon AP	60	AP	100%	18-78	48.0	0%	Snap	42%	40%	2	40.3	Snap	40%	2	96.0
Gas Cannon HE	65	HE	60%	13-52	32.5	0%	Snap	42%	40%	2	27.3	Snap	40%	2	65.0
Hydro-Jet Cannon AP	40	AP	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Auto	28%	40%	6	n/a	Auto	40%	6	n/a
Hydro-Jet Cannon HE	50	HE	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Auto	28%	40%	6	n/a	Auto	40%	6	n/a
Torpedo Launcher Sml	80	HE	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Aimed	77%	80%	1	n/a	Snap	40%	2	n/a
Torpedo Launcher Lge	90	HE	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Aimed	77%	80%	1	n/a	Snap	40%	2	n/a
Gauss Pistol	45	Gauss	70%	3-34	18.5	0%	Auto	21%	30%	9	35.0	Auto	30%	9	166.5
Gauss Rifle	60	Gauss	70%	9-51	30.0	0%	Auto	35%	40%	6	63.0	Auto	40%	6	180.0
Heavy Gauss	75	Gauss	70%	14-66	40.0	0%	Snap	35%	40%	2	28.0	Snap	40%	2	80.0
Sonic Pistol	80	Sonic	90%	24-96	60.0	0%	Snap	45.5%	30%	3	81.9	Snap	30%	3	180.0
Sonic-Blasta Rifle	95	Sonic	90%	30-115	72.5	0%	Snap	52.5%	40%	2	76.1	Snap	40%	2	145.0
Sonic Cannon	130	Sonic	90%	46-140	102.2	20.3%	Aimed	80.5%	70%	1	82.2	Snap	50%	1	102.2
Thermal Shok Launcher	120	Stun	90%	48-140	100.8	15.6%	Aimed	84%	70%	1	84.7	Snap	50%	1	100.8
Magna-Blast Grenade	50	HE	60%	9-39	24.0	0%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"72.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Particle Disturbance Grenade	70	HE	60%	15-57	36.0	0%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"108.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Magna-Pack Explosive	100	HE	60%	24-84	54.0	0%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"162.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Sonic Pulser	120	HE	60%	30-102	66.0	0%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"198.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Disrupter Pulse Launcher	210	HE	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Launch	"100%"	66%	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Thermal Tazer	80	Stun	90%	24-96	60.0	0%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	40%	2	120.0
Vibro Blade	80	Drill	145%	46-140	101.8	19.7%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	10%	9	916.5
Thermic Lance	110	Drill	145%	67-140	123.1	54.4%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	15%	6	738.7
Heavy Thermic Lance	150	Drill	145%	96-140	135.5	79.8%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	20%	4	541.8

Tentaculat

Tentaculat (health 96, front armour 54, under armour 6)

Weapon	Power	Type	Modifier	Damage range	Avg. damage per hit	1-hit kill	At range					Close combat
							Mode	Accuracy	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn	Mode	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn
Dart Gun	16	AP	80%	0-0	0.0	0%	Snap	28%	20%	4	0.0	Snap	20%	4	0.0
Jet Harpoon	32	AP	80%	0-0	0.0	0%	Auto	28%	40%	6	0.0	Auto	40%	6	0.0
Gas Cannon AP	60	AP	80%	0-18	3.5	0%	Snap	42%	40%	2	2.9	Snap	40%	2	7.0
Gas Cannon HE	65	HE	150%	42-96	80.8	44.9%	Snap	42%	40%	2	67.9	Snap	40%	2	161.7
Hydro-Jet Cannon AP	40	AP	80%	0-0	0.0	0%	Auto	28%	40%	6	0.0	Auto	40%	6	0.0
Hydro-Jet Cannon HE	50	HE	150%	31-96	67.8	14.5%	Auto	28%	40%	6	113.9	Auto	40%	6	406.7
Torpedo Launcher Sml	80	HE	150%	54-96	88.5	65.3%	Aimed	77%	80%	1	68.2	Snap	40%	2	177.1
Torpedo Launcher Lge	90	HE	150%	61-96	91.4	74.3%	Aimed	77%	80%	1	70.4	Snap	40%	2	182.7
Gauss Pistol	45	Gauss	90%	0-6	0.5	0%	Auto	21%	30%	9	1.0	Auto	30%	9	4.6
Gauss Rifle	60	Gauss	90%	0-27	6.9	0%	Auto	35%	40%	6	14.4	Auto	40%	6	41.2
Heavy Gauss	75	Gauss	90%	0-46	15.9	0%	Snap	35%	40%	2	11.1	Snap	40%	2	31.8
Sonic Pistol	80	Sonic	110%	0-78	34.6	0%	Snap	45.5%	30%	3	47.3	Snap	30%	3	103.9
Sonic-Blasta Rifle	95	Sonic	110%	0-96	49.8	6.7%	Snap	52.5%	40%	2	52.3	Snap	40%	2	99.7
Sonic Cannon	130	Sonic	110%	17-96	74.1	45.1%	Aimed	80.5%	70%	1	59.6	Snap	50%	1	74.1
Thermal Shok Launcher	120	Stun	110%	60-96	91.0	72.9%	Aimed	84%	70%	1	76.4	Snap	50%	1	91.0
Magna-Blast Grenade	50	HE	150%	31-96	67.8	14.5%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"203.3"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Particle Disturbance Grenade	70	HE	150%	46-96	84.0	52.8%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"251.9"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Magna-Pack Explosive	100	HE	150%	69-96	93.5	82.1%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"280.5"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Sonic Pulser	120	HE	150%	84-96	95.6	93.4%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"286.7"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Disrupter Pulse Launcher	210	HE	150%	96-96	96.0	100%	Launch	"100%"	66%	1	"96.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Thermal Tazer	80	Stun	110%	0-78	34.6	0%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	40%	2	69.2
Vibro Blade	80	Drill	110%	0-78	34.6	0%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	10%	9	311.6
Thermic Lance	110	Drill	110%	6-96	62.4	26.2%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	15%	6	374.6
Heavy Thermic Lance	150	Drill	110%	28-96	81.9	59.0%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	20%	4	327.5

Tentaculat (health 96, rear armour 18, under armour 6)

Weapon	Power	Type	Modifier	Damage range	Avg. damage per hit	1-hit kill	At range					Close combat
							Mode	Accuracy	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn	Mode	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn
Dart Gun	16	AP	80%	0-0	0.0	0%	Snap	28%	20%	4	0.0	Snap	20%	4	0.0
Jet Harpoon	32	AP	80%	0-19	7.3	0%	Auto	28%	40%	6	12.3	Auto	40%	6	43.8
Gas Cannon AP	60	AP	80%	6-54	30.0	0%	Snap	42%	40%	2	25.2	Snap	40%	2	60.0
Gas Cannon HE	65	HE	150%	42-96	80.8	44.9%	Snap	42%	40%	2	67.9	Snap	40%	2	161.7
Hydro-Jet Cannon AP	40	AP	80%	0-30	14.1	0%	Auto	28%	40%	6	23.7	Auto	40%	6	84.5
Hydro-Jet Cannon HE	50	HE	150%	31-96	67.8	14.5%	Auto	28%	40%	6	113.9	Auto	40%	6	406.7
Torpedo Launcher Sml	80	HE	150%	54-96	88.5	65.3%	Aimed	77%	80%	1	68.2	Snap	40%	2	177.1
Torpedo Launcher Lge	90	HE	150%	61-96	91.4	74.3%	Aimed	77%	80%	1	70.4	Snap	40%	2	182.7
Gauss Pistol	45	Gauss	90%	2-42	22.0	0%	Auto	21%	30%	9	41.6	Auto	30%	9	198.0
Gauss Rifle	60	Gauss	90%	9-63	36.0	0%	Auto	35%	40%	6	75.6	Auto	40%	6	216.0
Heavy Gauss	75	Gauss	90%	15-82	48.5	0%	Snap	35%	40%	2	34.0	Snap	40%	2	97.0
Sonic Pistol	80	Sonic	110%	26-96	68.1	21.3%	Snap	45.5%	30%	3	92.9	Snap	30%	3	204.2
Sonic-Blasta Rifle	95	Sonic	110%	34-96	77.4	41.0%	Snap	52.5%	40%	2	81.3	Snap	40%	2	154.8
Sonic Cannon	130	Sonic	110%	53-96	89.4	70.1%	Aimed	80.5%	70%	1	72.0	Snap	50%	1	89.4
Thermal Shok Launcher	120	Stun	110%	60-96	91.0	72.9%	Aimed	84%	70%	1	76.4	Snap	50%	1	91.0
Magna-Blast Grenade	50	HE	150%	31-96	67.8	14.5%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"203.3"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Particle Disturbance Grenade	70	HE	150%	46-96	84.0	52.8%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"251.9"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Magna-Pack Explosive	100	HE	150%	69-96	93.5	82.1%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"280.5"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Sonic Pulser	120	HE	150%	84-96	95.6	93.4%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"286.7"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Disrupter Pulse Launcher	210	HE	150%	96-96	96.0	100%	Launch	"100%"	66%	1	"96.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Thermal Tazer	80	Stun	110%	26-96	68.1	21.3%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	40%	2	136.2
Vibro Blade	80	Drill	110%	26-96	68.1	21.3%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	10%	9	612.7
Thermic Lance	110	Drill	110%	42-96	83.8	55.7%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	15%	6	503.0
Heavy Thermic Lance	150	Drill	110%	64-96	92.8	80.7%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	20%	4	371.3

Triscene

Triscene (health 158, front armour 144, under armour 9)

Weapon	Power	Type	Modifier	Damage range	Avg. damage per hit	1-hit kill	At range					Close combat
							Mode	Accuracy	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn	Mode	TU	Shots	Avg. damage per turn
Dart Gun	16	AP	90%	0-0	0.0	0%	Snap	28%	20%	4	0.0	Snap	20%	4	0.0
Jet Harpoon	32	AP	90%	0-0	0.0	0%	Auto	28%	40%	6	0.0	Auto	40%	6	0.0
Gas Cannon AP	60	AP	90%	0-0	0.0	0%	Snap	42%	40%	2	0.0	Snap	40%	2	0.0
Gas Cannon HE	65	HE	90%	65-158	150.0	>50%	Snap	42%	40%	2	126.0	Snap	40%	2	299.9
Hydro-Jet Cannon AP	40	AP	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Auto	28%	40%	6	n/a	Auto	40%	6	n/a
Hydro-Jet Cannon HE	50	HE	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Auto	28%	40%	6	n/a	Auto	40%	6	n/a
Torpedo Launcher Sml	80	HE	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Aimed	77%	80%	1	n/a	Snap	40%	2	n/a
Torpedo Launcher Lge	90	HE	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Aimed	77%	80%	1	n/a	Snap	40%	2	n/a
Gauss Pistol	45	Gauss	80%	0-0	0.0	0%	Auto	21%	30%	9	0.0	Auto	30%	9	0.0
Gauss Rifle	60	Gauss	80%	0-0	0.0	0%	Auto	35%	40%	6	0.0	Auto	40%	6	0.0
Heavy Gauss	75	Gauss	80%	0-0	0.0	0%	Snap	35%	40%	2	0.0	Snap	40%	2	0.0
Sonic Pistol	80	Sonic	90%	0-0	0.0	0%	Snap	45.5%	30%	3	0.0	Snap	30%	3	0.0
Sonic-Blasta Rifle	95	Sonic	90%	0-0	0.0	0%	Snap	52.5%	40%	2	0.0	Snap	40%	2	0.0
Sonic Cannon	130	Sonic	90%	0-31	4.2	0%	Aimed	80.5%	70%	1	3.4	Snap	50%	1	4.2
Thermal Shok Launcher	120	Stun	90%	158-158	158.0	100%	Aimed	84%	70%	1	132.7	Snap	50%	1	158.0
Magna-Blast Grenade	50	HE	90%	40-158	116.3	<50%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"348.8"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Particle Disturbance Grenade	70	HE	90%	76-158	154.8	>50%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"464.3"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Magna-Pack Explosive	100	HE	90%	129-158	158.0	~100%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"474.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Sonic Pulser	120	HE	90%	158-158	158.0	100%	Throw	"100%"	25%	3	"474.0"	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Disrupter Pulse Launcher	210	HE	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Launch	"100%"	66%	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Thermal Tazer	80	Stun	90%	0-0	0.0	0%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	40%	2	0.0
Vibro Blade	80	Drill	110%	0-0	0.0	0%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	10%	9	0.0
Thermic Lance	110	Drill	110%	0-37	5.8	0%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	15%	6	34.6
Heavy Thermic Lance	150	Drill	110%	0-103	32.3	0%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Melee	20%	4	129.1

Notes

Technical

• DONE - Bio-Drones and Tentaculats have greatly asymmetric armour distributions, understating the effect of non-HE weapons against them when their front armour is considered (the Dart Gun can damage Bio-Drones from behind, and the Jet Harpoon can damage Tentaculats from behind, for instance). There's some effect on the Triscene as well. Otherwise, most aliens have similar armour (within 6 points) on front, side and rear. I'll probably do a second lot of calcs for those two terrorists hit from behind.

• PARTIALLY DONE - I haven't done the exact calculations for average damage and 1-hit kill chance for large units hit by powerful area-effect weapons yet. This is because the four rolls stop being independent when a kill is possible (whether roll #1 rolls 45 or 46 may or may not matter depending on whether the other three add up to 45 already being a kill). I plan to do them before I put this on the main wiki.

• Yes, I'm aware that firing, reloading, and refiring a Torpedo Launcher requires over 95% of TU. The reason I said you could fire the Torpedo Launcher twice in close combat is because, when accuracy is no concern, you can dual-wield them (hardly more insane than firing Torpedo Launchers at point-blank in the first place).

Analysis of data

• I was already a fan of the GC-HE, but this has impressed me even more. It achieves damage way out of line with its supposed power. It does this because a) almost every TFTD alien has a giant weak spot in their Under Armour, b) HE gets a better set of damage modifiers than Gauss or even AP. It actually outdamages the Gauss Rifle against Lobster Men, Tasoths, Calcinites, Hallucinoids, Xarquid, Triscenes and (from the front) Tentaculats - and that impressive list is after accounting for the Gauss Rifle firing thrice as fast.

• A large part of the reason I did this was to settle the old Gauss Rifle vs. Sonic Pistol argument. So, with these numbers, I can say that the Gauss Rifle is better against Aquatoids, Gillmen, and Deep Ones, and worse vs. everything else (except Triscenes, which are immune to both weapons). So the Gauss Rifle will certainly help you in the first month (when, not-so-coincidentally, those three aliens are the only aliens you'll encounter), but if you can handle that first month Skipping Gauss Weapons starts looking like a pretty decent idea.

• You'll note that the Sonic weapons cluster pretty close to each other at range against basically everything. What this means is that they're pretty well balanced against each other in terms of damage-per-unit-time; which ones to hand out depends more on other factors (the Sonic Pistol's finer granulation allowing scouts to shoot more, one-handed grip, and better point-blank firepower vs. the Sonic Cannon's ongoing recoverable ammo, less off-target damage reducing friendly fire, and increased 1-hit kill rate reducing reaction fire, with the Blasta Rifle somewhere in-between).

• The Heavy Gauss is better than the Gauss Rifle against precisely two enemies (Lobster Men and Xarquid) and tied with it against one (Triscenes, which are immune to both). Given that the GC-HE easily outclasses both against those three enemies, I think we can call the Heavy Gauss useless.

• Yes, throwing three pre-armed Sonic Pulsers at something in the same turn is going to kill it very, very dead. But 1) that's several turns of preparation, and the "carried grenades don't explode" behaviour that allows that preparation to be done at mission start is widely considered an exploit; 2) you don't have nearly enough Zrbite or item limit to make this a routine tactic.

• As far as drills go, the Vibro Blade is the best against Aquatoids, Gillmen, Lobster Men, Deep Ones, Bio-Drones, and (from behind) Tentaculats, the Thermic Lance is the best against Tasoths, Calcinites, Xarquid and (from the front) Tentaculats, and the Heavy Thermic Lance is the best against Hallucinoids and Triscenes. This isn't so much about armour - most TFTD aliens have more than the 10 armour theoretically required for the HTL to be the best - as about health. Most aliens simply do not have enough health for the HTL's extra damage to be anything but overkill, particularly since most of them are also weak to Drill damage. This drags its average down.