Lee Bowyer [SK] Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 I think it's Ethereal or Chryssalid. The first alien is very mighty in all terms, but second, really, holds a hooror in his hands! =))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankosha Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Cyberdisk. I think this topic has already been posted.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbes Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Silacoid The soldiers just die laughing everytime they see one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse Nightshirt Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Brainsuckers in TB... wait, that's Apoc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziraphale Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 Ethereals for Psionics, or Cyberdiscs out of being pure evil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 Cyberdisk OR Ethereal + Louis Lefevre with a rocket launcher in the middle of your squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkvenom Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 Etherals... for sure... rememba this is a UFO post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NKF Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 For pure brute force, I'd nominate the sectopod. I mean, it's the only unit in 'superhuman' difficulty that cannot be hurt very well with the laser pistol. A close second is the cyberdisc due to its self-destruct and auto-fire abilities that the sectopod lacks -- and it also appears very early too, which makes it a real menace. Luckily, the stun-bomb can wipe multiple sectopods or cyberdiscs with just one shot, so um, nah. As for the alien crews -- I'd say the one with the better stats wins. Ethereals. They're also the most annoying too. Otherwise all the alien crews are just the same, apart from their stats and the occasional flying ability. - NKF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Im with NKF on the sectypod. I hate those mofos. First time I encountered them on my game I'm playing now, (veteran), I went to a ethereal terror mission with a plasma squad. Only had one laser pistol as a sidearm for my rocketeer. Those dudes take like 20 heavy plasma shots before going down. Ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman4117 Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 Cyberdisks scare me. >.< The have good reactions and they explode when they die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shades of Green Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Cryssalid (before you have flying armor).Psi-Sectoids early on (when you don't know the PSI scores of your soldiers yet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ki-tat Chung Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 if there were a lobbieman/muton/ethereal mutant, that would be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurnard Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 G'day, I'm new around these here parts. I've been browsing around and you all seem like a decent enough bunch. Here's hoping I stick awhile. But onto the topic: Generally I'd say Ethereals or Sectopods (probably the latter, they just don't die!).But, depending on alien deployment, Chrysalids can be the terror of terror sites. If a Chrys starts off in a building (or building complex) with access to lots of civilians, it can make the mission a complete write-off. I'm not the sort to bail out of any mission, no matter how dire the situation, but when zombies start swarming from everywhere... It can only end in tears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbes Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 if there were a lobbieman/muton/ethereal mutant, that would be it.Wouldn't that be a Tasoth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpkinhead Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 The Ethereal Commander has the highest victory points, so I'm going to go for them. They wouldn't hold that position if it wasn't justified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puasonen Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 if there were a lobbieman/muton/ethereal mutant, that would be it.Wouldn't that be a Tasoth? Well it's kind of muton/ethereal mutant but it doesn't get even near the armour of the lobsterman. I think sectoids are the the most dangerous aliens because they make terror sites right from the beginning when you don't have psi-lab. They also have the crazyest terrorunits with absolutely incredible reactions. Sectoids brings me the worst memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blehm 98 Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 I hate the cyberdisks becuase the sectoids usually start terror sites really early in the game, and the only weapon that really works(and is readily available) is the laser rifle, but they almost always have a terror site before then. Later on, etherials only becuase they have mind powers. ps- hey puasonen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NKF Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Actually, cyberdiscs are quite susceptible to high explosives, large rockets, heavy/auto cannon shells (AP or HE), and, curiously enough, proxmity mines (but you must remember to target its upper-left (topmost) corner). All available for purchase the moment you start the game. So you're not left without any options. Come to think of it, incendiary works too if you make use of the slow but effective napalm effect (large units will take x4). Okay, so explosives aren't particularly terror-site friendly, but it's not going to make much of a difference when the Cyberdisc detonates. Tank rockets just don't do enough damage to merit wasting them on one cyberdisc, and rifle/pistols bullets need to be used in such volume! Yes, they work, but you need far too many for a quick kill. - NKF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blehm 98 Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 They don't work from the front though. You are just as well using a paintball gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puasonen Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 If you have time to get laser pistol before the first sectoid terrorsite, you have a chance. Laser pistol works wonders against cyberpills. If you don't have lasers you're in big trouble. Btw NKF, I like to use a lot of HE in terrorsites too, if you really worry about the civilians more than your own soldiers, you end up dead meat :devil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman4117 Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Heavy cannon is also nice against them. And they are less likely to explode if you use it due to it only firing single shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxoman Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 I'd say ethereals because....nah you all know the reasons and they're posted here a hundred times. They don't work from the front though. You are just as well using a paintball gun hum...onc I had this woman wasting three cyberdisks in a warehouse just with a normal rifle. ok it was in easy mode and I used reload imortallity but at least it proves that it can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NKF Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 That's because, on easier levels, all aliens have less armour. This makes your weaker weapons (like pistols and rifles) a lot more effective. I guess I'm just a jaded player, since I've begun to base everything off superhuman games. - NKF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse Nightshirt Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Egh, Sectopods are a royal pain in the arse. Easy mode provides no problem, they die from one Heavy Plasma hit, but once you get closer to the other end of the difficulty, they can be a right pain. But the most annoying alien is Chrysalids. They reproduce using your men! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puasonen Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Egh, Sectopods are a royal pain in the arse. Easy mode provides no problem, they die from one Heavy Plasma hit, but once you get closer to the other end of the difficulty, they can be a right pain. But the most annoying alien is Chrysalids. They reproduce using your men!Chryssalids would be pain in the a55 but they are so stupid that they rarely give any challenge. They would be very annoying if they got a bit more brains though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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