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[[File:Blue badge XCOM EU.png|150px|right|Blue badge XCOM EU]]
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"Hello Commander,
  
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''Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying - Arthur C. Clarke''
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In light of the recent extraterrestrial incursion, this council of nations has convened to approve the activation of the XCOM Project.<br>
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You have been chosen to lead this initiative. <br>
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To oversee our first... and last line of defense. <br>
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Your efforts will have considerable influence on this planet's future. <br>
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We urge you to keep that in mind as you proceed. <br>
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Good luck Commander."
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{{Ref Close | source = XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012)}}
  
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In the beginning of the 21st century the number of UFO sightings grew throughout the world, until the  reports couldn't be ignored anymore by Earth's political and military leaders. Deciding to pool their resources together, a group of the world's sixteen most powerful countries activated the ''''XCOM''' project'. A covert international agency was established, called '''XCOM''' and was tasked with the role of investigating and stopping the growing alien threat, operating out of [[XCOM HQ (EU2012)|XCOM Headquarters]], a hidden subterranean base and being staffed with the best personnel and most advanced equipment from the nations of Earth.
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Tasked with the role of investigating and stopping the growing alien threat, XCOM started its operations on March 2015, under the motto '''"Vigilo Confido"''' (I am watchful. I am relied upon.)"
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[[File:Xcom-base.jpg|600px|thumb|center|XCOM Headquarters]]
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==XCOM Headquarters==
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[[File:XCOM_Organization_(EU2012).png|300px|right]]
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In order to execute the mission entrusted by the [[The Council (EU2012)|Council]], the '''XCOM''' Commander has at his/her disposal XCOM's [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)|HQ]] and its resources to develop and implement a strategy to defeat the [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)|Aliens]]. The Commander will have to skillfully coordinate all its aspects of operations in order to achieve the victory conditions. XCOM HQ's operations against the extraterrestrial life forms are divided into six main areas:
  
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===XCOM===
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* [[Mission Control (EU2012)|Mission Control]] - Led by Officer [[Bradford (EU2012)|Bradford]], responsible for detecting and [[Air Combat (EU2012)|intercepting]] [[UFOs (EU2012)|UFO]] through XCOM's satellite network and Interceptors, and to launch and [[Skyranger (EU2012)|Skyranger]] transport craft carrying [[Squads (EU2012)|squads]] on combat [[Missions (EU2012)|missions]] against the extraterrestrial invaders.
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In order to execute the orders issued by the Funding Council, the '''XCOM''' (or e'''X'''traterrestrial '''COM'''mand) Commander has at his/her disposal XCOM HQ and its resources, which are divided into five main areas:
 
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* [[Mission Control (EU2012)|Mission Control]] - Led by Officer Bradford, responsible for the  [[Satellite (EU2012)|satellite]] network and to launch [[Interceptor (EU2012)|interceptors]] and [[Skyranger (EU2012)|Skyranger]] transport craft carrying [[Squads (EU2012)|squads]] on combat [[Missions (EU2012)|missions]].  
 
  
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* [[Situation Room (EU2012)|Situation Room]] - Where the Commander may manage [[Finances (EU2012)|Finances]], receive monthly reports and special missions from the Funding Council, sell advanced technology at the [[Grey Market (EU2012)|Grey Market]], as well as keep track of '''XCOM''''s [[Objectives (EU2012)|objectives]].  
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* [[Hangar (EU2012)|Hangar]] - For maintenance and repair of aircraft, it houses the single Skyranger transport craft and Interceptors and allows to purchase, equip and deploy Interceptors throughout the world's continents to engage the UFOs.
  
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* [[Soldiers (EU2012)|Soldiers]] - The ground troops that will fight and ultimately defeat the aliens on the ground and everything related to them, including [[Barracks (EU2012)|hiring/sacking]], equiping, promoting/training and [[Infirmary (EU2012)|healing]].
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* [[Research (EU2012)|Research]] - Under the supervision of Chief Scientist Dr. [[Vahlen (EU2012)|Vahlen]], in charge of all projects being pursued at the Science Lab and [[Laboratory (EU2012)|Laboratories]] regarding the alien life forms and the development of new technologies developed from [[Alien Artifacts (EU2012)|artifacts]] recovered during combat missions.  
  
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* [[Science Lab (EU2012)|Science Lab]] - under the supervision of Chief Scientist Dr. Vahlen, in charge of all scientific [[Research (EU2012)|research]] regarding [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)|Alien Life Forms]] and apply that knowledge to XCOM's benefit.  
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* [[Engineering (EU2012)|Engineering]] - Led by Chief Engineer Dr. [[Raymond Shen (EU2012)|Raymond Shen]], his engineers are responsible for all projects at the [[Workshop (EU2012)|Workshops]] and [[Foundry (EU2012)|Foundry]] that reverse engineer the Aliens' advanced technologies and puts them in XCOM use. Engineering is also responsible for [[Base Facilities (EU2012)|Base Facilities]]' management and expansion to maximize and augment [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)|HQ]]'s capacities regarding the other main areas.  
  
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* [[Engineering (EU2012|Engineering]] - led by Chief Engineer Dr. Shen, responsible for all projects at the [[Workshop (EU2012)|Workshops]] and [[Foundry (EU2012)|Foundry]] that reverse engineer the aliens' advanced technologies, as well as base expansion projects.  
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* [[Barracks (EU2012)|Barracks]] - Everything related with the [[Soldiers (EU2012)|ground troops]] that will fight and ultimately defeat the aliens on the ground, including hiring/sacking, [[Equipment (EU2012)|equipping]], promotions/training and injury recovery.
  
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* [[Situation Room (EU2012)|Situation Room]] - Where the Commander may manage XCOM's financial resources, receive monthly reports and special missions from the [[The Council (EU2012)|Council]], manage Panic levels, launch built satellites and sell advanced technology at the [[Grey Market (EU2012)|Grey Market]], as well as keep track of XCOM's [[Storyline (EU2012)|objectives]].
  
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[[File:MissionControl EU.jpg|600px|center|thumb|XCOM soldiers pass by the Geoscape on Mission Control]]
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=== Winning/Losing the war ===
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== War Objectives ==
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[[File:Last Stand (EU2012).png|right|300px|thumb|"Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying" - Arthur C. Clarke]]
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In order for Earth to win the war against the Aliens, the XCOM Commander will have to use and manage wisely XCOM's resources in order to achieve two goals:
  
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In order for Earth to win the war against the Aliens the '''XCOM''' Commander will have to use and manage wisely '''XCOM''''s resources in order to achieve two goals:
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* ''To discover and stop the invaders' agenda'' - by capturing [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)|live aliens]] and recovering [[Alien Artifacts (EU2012)|alien artifacts]] in order to study and use their advanced technology to discover and stop their intentions. In order to achieve this XCOM will have to achieve a number of specific objectives that will be outlined on the [[Situation Room (EU2012)|Situation Room]].
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# ''To discover and stop the invaders' agenda'' - by capturing live aliens and recovering [[Alien Artifacts (EU2012)|alien artifacts]] in order to study and use their advanced technology and discover their intentions. In order to achieve this '''XCOM''' will have to achieve a number of specific [[Objectives (EU2012)|Objectives]] that will be outlined on the Situation Room.
 
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# ''To prevent the closure of the XCOM project'' -  by both keeping a satisfactory performance to the Funding Council and preventing that high panic levels cause ''eight'' Earth nations to sign pacts with the Aliens, which will automatically end the '''XCOM''' project.  
 
  
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In order to win the war, XCOM will have to follow a strategy that allows it to achieve both goals. If '''XCOM''' fails to achieve both goals Earth will be defeated at and the mercy of the aliens.  
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* ''To prevent the closure of the XCOM project'' -  by maintaining a satisfactory performance to the [[The Council (EU2012)|Council]] and preventing that high panic levels cause a total of ''eight'' Earth nations to leave the project sign pacts with the [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)|Aliens]], which will automatically end XCOM.
  
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''We only have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life might develop into something we wouldn't want to meet - Stephen Hawking''
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In order for Earth to win the war, XCOM will have to follow a strategy that allows it to complete both goals. If XCOM fails to achieve both goals Earth will be powerless to stop the alien invasion and humanity will have to surrender its fate to its new masters.
  
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===See Also===
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To help in the Commander on this task, the UFOPaedia and all the [[Enemy Unknown (EU2012)|data]] it contains is at your disposition to plan a [[Strategy (EU2012)|strategy]] to stop and defeat the alien invasion.
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* [[XCOM HQ (EU2012)|XCOM Headquarters]]
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Good luck Commander.
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File:Last Stand 2 (EU2012).png|"We only have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life might develop into something we wouldn’t want to meet" - Stephen Hawking
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File:MissionControl EU.jpg|XCOM soldiers pass by Mission Control on their way to a mission
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==See Also==
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* [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)|XCOM Headquarters]]
 
* [[Mission Control (EU2012)|Mission Control]]
 
* [[Mission Control (EU2012)|Mission Control]]
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* [[Craft (EU2012)|Aircraft]]
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* [[Research (EU2012)|Research]]
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* [[Engineering (EU2012)|Engineering]]
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* [[Soldiers (EU2012)|Soldiers]]
 
* [[Situation Room (EU2012)|Situation Room]]
 
* [[Situation Room (EU2012)|Situation Room]]
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* [[Soldiers (EU2012)|Soldiers]]
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* [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)|Alien Life Forms]]
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* [[Research (EU2012)|Research]]
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* [[Strategy (EU2012)|Strategy]]
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* [[Engineering (EU2012|Engineering]]
 
  
 
[[Category: Enemy Unknown (2012)]]
 
[[Category: Enemy Unknown (2012)]]

Latest revision as of 16:57, 6 February 2014

Council Message
Blue badge XCOM EU

"Hello Commander,

In light of the recent extraterrestrial incursion, this council of nations has convened to approve the activation of the XCOM Project.
You have been chosen to lead this initiative.
To oversee our first... and last line of defense.
Your efforts will have considerable influence on this planet's future.
We urge you to keep that in mind as you proceed.
Good luck Commander."

Source: XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012)

Tasked with the role of investigating and stopping the growing alien threat, XCOM started its operations on March 2015, under the motto "Vigilo Confido" (I am watchful. I am relied upon.)"

XCOM Headquarters

XCOM Organization (EU2012).png

In order to execute the mission entrusted by the Council, the XCOM Commander has at his/her disposal XCOM's HQ and its resources to develop and implement a strategy to defeat the Aliens. The Commander will have to skillfully coordinate all its aspects of operations in order to achieve the victory conditions. XCOM HQ's operations against the extraterrestrial life forms are divided into six main areas:

  • Hangar - For maintenance and repair of aircraft, it houses the single Skyranger transport craft and Interceptors and allows to purchase, equip and deploy Interceptors throughout the world's continents to engage the UFOs.
  • Research - Under the supervision of Chief Scientist Dr. Vahlen, in charge of all projects being pursued at the Science Lab and Laboratories regarding the alien life forms and the development of new technologies developed from artifacts recovered during combat missions.
  • Engineering - Led by Chief Engineer Dr. Raymond Shen, his engineers are responsible for all projects at the Workshops and Foundry that reverse engineer the Aliens' advanced technologies and puts them in XCOM use. Engineering is also responsible for Base Facilities' management and expansion to maximize and augment HQ's capacities regarding the other main areas.
  • Barracks - Everything related with the ground troops that will fight and ultimately defeat the aliens on the ground, including hiring/sacking, equipping, promotions/training and injury recovery.
  • Situation Room - Where the Commander may manage XCOM's financial resources, receive monthly reports and special missions from the Council, manage Panic levels, launch built satellites and sell advanced technology at the Grey Market, as well as keep track of XCOM's objectives.


War Objectives

"Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying" - Arthur C. Clarke

In order for Earth to win the war against the Aliens, the XCOM Commander will have to use and manage wisely XCOM's resources in order to achieve two goals:

  • To discover and stop the invaders' agenda - by capturing live aliens and recovering alien artifacts in order to study and use their advanced technology to discover and stop their intentions. In order to achieve this XCOM will have to achieve a number of specific objectives that will be outlined on the Situation Room.
  • To prevent the closure of the XCOM project - by maintaining a satisfactory performance to the Council and preventing that high panic levels cause a total of eight Earth nations to leave the project sign pacts with the Aliens, which will automatically end XCOM.

In order for Earth to win the war, XCOM will have to follow a strategy that allows it to complete both goals. If XCOM fails to achieve both goals Earth will be powerless to stop the alien invasion and humanity will have to surrender its fate to its new masters.

To help in the Commander on this task, the UFOPaedia and all the data it contains is at your disposition to plan a strategy to stop and defeat the alien invasion.

Good luck Commander.

  • "We only have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life might develop into something we wouldn’t want to meet" - Stephen Hawking

  • XCOM soldiers pass by Mission Control on their way to a mission

See Also

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