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XCOM

The Black Winter

Earth is lost... The aliens reigned fire on us with a fury that we simply could not match. In mere weeks, our first and last lines of defense were shattered. Our once great cities were destroyed, replaced by foul mockeries rife with lies and deceit... Worse yet, is that our own people have turned against us. We are XCOM, once viewed as the protectors of mankind; but now seen as a terrorist scourge... Our forces are broken, disconnected, and isolated. We have been since the fall ten years ago...

Despite this, we push on. Everyone in XCOM believes that one day we will rise again, but until that time, we hide in the shadows. We work independently in small squads, helping those who reject the elders, and fighting those who embrace them. Once, there was a whole platoon of us... But now we are only half a dozen... There was a time we viewed one another as strangers from far away lands. Not anymore. In the fires of war and the desperation of survival, we have become one. We aren't merely comrades or the best of friends. We are a family. Each and every one of us has lost something in this war that motivates us.

This is the story of the abandoned... The story of Falcon team.

Falcon Squad Status

Scout - David Washington [HEALTHY]
Medic - Fiona West [HEALTHY]
Tech - Carlotta Missotti [HEALTHY]
Sniper - Jimbo Muldoon [HEALTHY]
Rifleman - Lukas Travers [HEALTHY]
Psionic - Sara Lancaster [HEALTHY]

Current Location
Montana, United States - 47 Degrees North / 105 Degrees West
Outside ADVENT Blacksite Perimeter

Current Mission

Raid ADVENT Blacksite and secure supplies for Falcon Squad.

Primary Objectives
- Identify and secure supply warehouse
- Cut off base communications

Secondary Objectives
- Acquire intel on ADVENT movements
- Assassinate Blacksite Commander

Intelligence
- Two ADVENT Troopers patrol along the road in thirty minute increments.
- The black site performs a radio check-in every hour; failure to check-in likely results in armed response via aerial insertion.
- Watchtower guards change shifts every four hours.
- Two ADVENT troopers patrol laser fence continously; glitches/interruptions in the fence line prompt immediate investigation.
- Elevated position near laser fence might be a possible access route into base via rappel rope.
- Supply trucks come and go every hour to transfer equipment.

Enemy Index

ADVENT

ADVENT Trooper

Loyal and obedient, ADVENT troopers are well trained and capable of executing precise tactical maneuvers. They form the main body of ADVENT's military force. ADVENT troopers are well equipped, often kitted with a deadly Mag-2 Assault Rifle. Their body armor is a lightweight polymer allows high mobility and still provides adequate protection.

ADVENT Officer

The field commanders of ADVENT forces. Officer receive additional training over standard troops, and are equipped with higher end gear, most notably the Mag-3 Assault Rifle. ADVENT officers greatly improve the combat effectiveness of their squads, and can give clear and concise orders to their subordinates. Officers come equipped with a mag pistol as well, greatly increasing their combat effectiveness in close quarters. Their armor is stronger too, allowing for greater protection and the slight cost of mobility.

Aliens

First Generation Aliens

Sectoid

Short and easily underestimated, first generation Sectoids individually aren't really to be feared. Their small size allows them to be nimble and maintain cover. They aren't equipped with any armor, but their wrist mounted plasma pistols punch far above their weight class. Additionally, all Sectoids are psionically gifted, allowing them to merge their minds with other Sectoids for greater combat effectiveness. Some sectoids have even been known to infiltrate the minds of their victims.

Second Generation Aliens

Sectoid

Taller and more aggressive than their first generation predecessors, these sectoids have been hybridized with human DNA. Thanks to the latent psionic potential of mankind, the hybrids have a far greater psionic potential than their smaller siblings. The second generation sectoids are comparable to the first generation sectoid commanders. They boast a greater intelligence and tactical understanding. Their larger bodies and human hands allow for them to wield different types of weapons, and even wear body armor fitted for humans.