We aren't with the Ethereals we swear! (X-com)
- Thread starter undead frog
- Start date
. . . Why do I feel like *derp* just happened?
wkz
Probably on the other side of the world from you
Because you just can't bear the thought of all the puns the voters will quip each time our bio-bear legions mauls the Ethereals' forces...
jwolfe_beta
Semi Genre-Savvy Overlord
- Location
- Canada
And on a less punny note there is a critter that we could take and modify for a sniper/artillery role since we presumably specialize in sonic weapons.
The Pistol Shrimp.
OP said no Pistol/Mantis Shrimp.
For exactly that reason.
jwolfe_beta
Semi Genre-Savvy Overlord
- Location
- Canada
Huh, missed that. Oh well, plenty more aquatic critters to play with.
wkz
Probably on the other side of the world from you
Note that this is one of the toughest and most terrifying units in TFTD.This;
Is what we turn lobsters into.
It is also the reason entire late-game aquanought squads carry mandatory melee drills as backup weapons, despite the heavy weight of said weapons.
The only reason crysalids are scarier is the fact that lobsterman can't make more of themselves in terror missions
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KlavoHunter
THOU SHALT WORSHIP NO GODS ABOVE ENTERPRISE!
Fucking awesome. I wonder what our crazy researchers can do with Polar Bear genetics. It's already a killing machine, just add armor and superior aquatic capabilities...
Fear the Ice Bear
[x] Bear
You spend a great deal of time working on "bear" genetics. It's a pretty interesting combination of genomes and you think that with a good deal of effort you should be able to enhance this creature into a potent weapon.
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It took a while but you've finally managed to create a combat viable creature based off of the local polar bears.
The Ursa class assault unit is a powerful close ranged combatant with the ability to unleash a long ranged sonic roar at its enemies. Its incredible durability should be more then capable of making sure that it gets to the front lines in time to use the close range combat abilities in question.
"I wonder how our enemies will bear the defeats we'll be handing them." Xana's voice chips in happily "It'll be a Grizzly mess when our bears enter range that's for sure."
She's going to be making bear puns for a long time isn't she?
"Just let me get my bearings and I'll have a good target for you send an attack force up commander!"
She is.
Its days like this that make you wish you'd just died when you first crash landed on this planet.
What do you do next (Choose 2)
[x] It may be a good idea to try and make contact with the natives.
[x] You actually do have some samples of native DNA, you might as well see if it explains why the Ethereals are messing with a relatively primitive species like this.
[x] You'll probably want to capture some of the Ethereal forces alive at some point you'd better get to work in it.
[x] Ethereal starships continue to be a problem and they seem to be attempting to terrify native forces into surrender, you'd better shoot a few down and kill the crews to keep them from doing their jobs.
[x] Your forces are going to need some extra fire power if they're going to be able to do anything if they want to work on land, better see if you can get a combat drone designed to fill the need.
You spend a great deal of time working on "bear" genetics. It's a pretty interesting combination of genomes and you think that with a good deal of effort you should be able to enhance this creature into a potent weapon.
XXXXXXXX
It took a while but you've finally managed to create a combat viable creature based off of the local polar bears.
The Ursa class assault unit is a powerful close ranged combatant with the ability to unleash a long ranged sonic roar at its enemies. Its incredible durability should be more then capable of making sure that it gets to the front lines in time to use the close range combat abilities in question.
"I wonder how our enemies will bear the defeats we'll be handing them." Xana's voice chips in happily "It'll be a Grizzly mess when our bears enter range that's for sure."
She's going to be making bear puns for a long time isn't she?
"Just let me get my bearings and I'll have a good target for you send an attack force up commander!"
She is.
Its days like this that make you wish you'd just died when you first crash landed on this planet.
What do you do next (Choose 2)
[x] It may be a good idea to try and make contact with the natives.
[x] You actually do have some samples of native DNA, you might as well see if it explains why the Ethereals are messing with a relatively primitive species like this.
[x] You'll probably want to capture some of the Ethereal forces alive at some point you'd better get to work in it.
[x] Ethereal starships continue to be a problem and they seem to be attempting to terrify native forces into surrender, you'd better shoot a few down and kill the crews to keep them from doing their jobs.
[x] Your forces are going to need some extra fire power if they're going to be able to do anything if they want to work on land, better see if you can get a combat drone designed to fill the need.
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jwolfe_beta
Semi Genre-Savvy Overlord
- Location
- Canada
[x] It may be a good idea to try and make contact with the natives.
[x] You actually do have some samples of native DNA, you might as well see if it explains why the Ethereals are messing with a relatively primitive species like this.
[x] You actually do have some samples of native DNA, you might as well see if it explains why the Ethereals are messing with a relatively primitive species like this.
Derek58
Rocket Punch is Best Punch
- Location
- Getter Valhalla
[x] It may be a good idea to try and make contact with the natives.
[x] Ethereal starships continue to be a problem and they seem to be attempting to terrify native forces into surrender, you'd better shoot a few down and kill the crews to keep them from doing their jobs.
[x] Ethereal starships continue to be a problem and they seem to be attempting to terrify native forces into surrender, you'd better shoot a few down and kill the crews to keep them from doing their jobs.
- Location
- Betwixt every moment and its next
[x] It may be a good idea to try and make contact with the natives.
[x] Ethereal starships continue to be a problem and they seem to be attempting to terrify native forces into surrender, you'd better shoot a few down and kill the crews to keep them from doing their jobs.
[x] Ethereal starships continue to be a problem and they seem to be attempting to terrify native forces into surrender, you'd better shoot a few down and kill the crews to keep them from doing their jobs.
VoiceoftheAbyss
May or may not stare back.
- Location
- The Depths of the Eternal Abyss
[x] It may be a good idea to try and make contact with the natives.
[x] You actually do have some samples of native DNA, you might as well see if it explains why the Ethereals are messing with a relatively primitive species like this.
[x] You actually do have some samples of native DNA, you might as well see if it explains why the Ethereals are messing with a relatively primitive species like this.
globalwarmth
ruining the weather.
- Location
- Polar ice caps
[x] It may be a good idea to try and make contact with the natives.
[x] Ethereal starships continue to be a problem and they seem to be attempting to terrify native forces into surrender, you'd better shoot a few down and kill the crews to keep them from doing their jobs.
[x] Ethereal starships continue to be a problem and they seem to be attempting to terrify native forces into surrender, you'd better shoot a few down and kill the crews to keep them from doing their jobs.
- Location
- NJ
[x] Ethereal starships continue to be a problem and they seem to be attempting to terrify native forces into surrender, you'd better shoot a few down and kill the crews to keep them from doing their jobs.
[x] It may be a good idea to try and make contact with the natives.
Well everyone let's just hope their willing to talk and not shoot us at first sight, cause if they do will be dealing with a two front war.
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wkz has a point attack the Ethereal first to show we aren't with them, instead of talking to the natives first
[x] It may be a good idea to try and make contact with the natives.
Well everyone let's just hope their willing to talk and not shoot us at first sight, cause if they do will be dealing with a two front war.
Edit:
wkz has a point attack the Ethereal first to show we aren't with them, instead of talking to the natives first
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- Location
- New York
[x] You actually do have some samples of native DNA, you might as well see if it explains why the Ethereals are messing with a relatively primitive species like this.
[x] Your forces are going to need some extra fire power if they're going to be able to do anything if they want to work on land, better see if you can get a combat drone designed to fill the need.
[x] Your forces are going to need some extra fire power if they're going to be able to do anything if they want to work on land, better see if you can get a combat drone designed to fill the need.
[x] It may be a good idea to try and make contact with the natives.
[x] Ethereal starships continue to be a problem and they seem to be attempting to terrify native forces into surrender, you'd better shoot a few down and kill the crews to keep them from doing their jobs.
Contact X-Com while shooting at their enemies!
They just might be intelligent enough to realize that we aren't obsessed with murdering all humans.
[x] Ethereal starships continue to be a problem and they seem to be attempting to terrify native forces into surrender, you'd better shoot a few down and kill the crews to keep them from doing their jobs.
Contact X-Com while shooting at their enemies!
They just might be intelligent enough to realize that we aren't obsessed with murdering all humans.
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- Location
- Fawnland
[x] It may be a good idea to try and make contact with the natives.
[x] Ethereal starships continue to be a problem and they seem to be attempting to terrify native forces into surrender, you'd better shoot a few down and kill the crews to keep them from doing their jobs
[x] Ethereal starships continue to be a problem and they seem to be attempting to terrify native forces into surrender, you'd better shoot a few down and kill the crews to keep them from doing their jobs
- Location
- Too Deep in the Midnight Sea
[x] It may be a good idea to try and make contact with the natives.
[x] Ethereal starships continue to be a problem and they seem to be attempting to terrify native forces into surrender, you'd better shoot a few down and kill the crews to keep them from doing their jobs.
[x] Ethereal starships continue to be a problem and they seem to be attempting to terrify native forces into surrender, you'd better shoot a few down and kill the crews to keep them from doing their jobs.
NavySeel
"I don't know what I'm doing."
- Location
- Places
[x] It may be a good idea to try and make contact with the natives.
[x] Ethereal starships continue to be a problem and they seem to be attempting to terrify native forces into surrender, you'd better shoot a few down and kill the crews to keep them from doing their jobs.
[x] Ethereal starships continue to be a problem and they seem to be attempting to terrify native forces into surrender, you'd better shoot a few down and kill the crews to keep them from doing their jobs.