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2.6.1 THE UFO DETECTED WINDOW
X-COM bases automatically detect any UFOs within range of their
radar. Later on in the game, you will be able to research and
manufacture better detection and tracking systems, based on captured
alien technology.
When a UFO is detected, time is paused and a window titled
UFO-
(number)
Detected appears in the center of the Geoscape display. Every
UFO detected is given a consecutive number, for example, the 41st
UFO detected by X-COM will be named
UFO-41.
The following data is also presented when a UFO is detected:
Size - the size of the UFO.
Altitude - the approximate height at which the UFO is flying.
Heading - the general direction in which the UFO is travelling.
Speed - the speed at which the UFO is travelling (in knots).
This window also gives you the option to either:
Center on UFO-Time=5 Secs - centers the Geoscape display on the
UFOs current position and reduces the passage of time to 5 seconds.
Click on this option if you intend to intercept the UFO.
Cancel - hides the message window and leaves the Geoscape as it
was before the UFO was detected. Click on this option if you wish to
take no action against the UFO.
Note: While your Interceptors are capable of a high maximum speed, UFOs often travel
faster. A UFO may unwittingly change course or slow down, however, so it is good
practice to attempt to intercept all UFOs detected.
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