On the battlefield, you lead a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) of soldiers through lethal, turn-based missions. Combat is highly tactical, requiring the use of cover and specialized abilities as your soldiers gain experience and rank up. Scientific Breakthroughs
The story of begins in the year 2015 as Earth faces an unprecedented extraterrestrial incursion. You take command of XCOM—an elite, secret paramilitary organization funded by a "Council of Nations" as the planet's first and last line of defense. The Descent into Chaos XCOM Enemy Unknown [Jtag/RGH]
As the invasion unfolds, your role is split between managing global panic and commanding tactical squads on the ground. You must launch satellites to provide coverage and funding from member nations; failing to protect them leads to rising panic levels and the eventual withdrawal of funding, which can trigger a "Game Over". On the battlefield, you lead a Quick Reaction