/lit/ - Literature

For example, let's say that Central orders a raid on an ADVENT blacksite in the Nigerian interior. Although the juju bongos do not understand what the "free market" is, satellite coverage over Africa provides a crucial 30% bonus to Council funding, so Operation Senseless Engine is live.

Four minimally-equipped XCOM operatives can complete a mission with an average of 1.5 casualties, barring friendly fire incidents, transition-related suicide attempts, or sectoid mind control. Due to socialist budget cuts, the Commander can no longer afford firearms, so your operatives will be using their bare hands.

Signals intelligence indicates six-to-eight X-rays at the LZ. Over the radio implanted in your left testicle, Bradford reminds Strike One to neutralize all enemy hostiles for autopsy and minimize civilian casualties.

Failure to complete the op will result in increased panic throughout the continent and ultimately the destruction of planet Earth.

Remember, don't use explosives unless absolutely necessary: xeno corpses can be resold on the black market!

So what is the greatest threat to the mission? Mutons? the Jew—I mean, the Chosen? No. The threat is always the same. The Chinese virus. THIN MEN.

Have you watched those bastards fire a light plasma rifle? I've seen Titan-armored corporals brained behind full cover. Those Mulans could snipe the gay off a Californian.