Aliens vs. Predator: Extinction - Strategy Guide (Page 02)
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* To create a Carrier, select the upgraded Praetorian and press the black
button.
* To create a Ravager, select the upgraded Praetorian, pull and hold L and
press the black button.
Spore Sight
Hive Nodes, Runners, Praetorians, and Queens emit spores that coat living
organisms, allowing you to trac them for a limited time.
Healing
Most Aliens can only heal when stepping on hive-space.
* To generate hive-space, select the Drone and press the black button. A hive
node is created and it creates the Hive-space.
* Only the Drone can create Hive-nodes.
* Facehuggers can move on the hive-space without losing health.
Gathering hosts.
Since Facehuggers are vulnerable when not on Hive-space, it's better to bring
hosts to the hive-space than infesting them elsewhere.
To gather new hosts:
1) Select an alien and pull and hold R. The Command list appears.
2) Press Y where the hosts are located then move the cursor to where you want
the hosts moved and press Y again.
3) Release R and the Alien takes the hosts to the designated area.
* Comatose hosts show up on the mini-map in yellow.
Aliens.
The Aliens are my favorite characters because they are the most diverse group
out there. I would be pleased to review them for you. Aliens kick ass in
numbers, and suck alone.
Queen
Usage - 5
Upgrade is tougher and can deflect all but heavy munitions. She also causes
nearby Transbreed Aliens to go into a combat frenzy.
Summary: Only Alien that can create eggs or order upgrades, a hive may only
have one Queen at a time.
Personal Opinion
A tank in itself, you should attack with it when faced against another hive.
Just know when to pull it out of battle.
Praetorian
Usage - 5
Upgrade can transform into a Carrier or Ravager.
Summary: The Praetorian is a very much needed Alien in any hive, as it can
transform into a Queen and possesses a durable exoskeleton, sprays acidic blood
and has armor-piercing claws.
Personal Opinion
I have nothing to say. You now that you are to use it. Recommending it is
stupid. Use it. It is versatile and you will need it.
Facehugger/ Praetorian Facehugger
Usage - 5
Upgrade causes the Chestburster it carries to split into twins when producing
simpler Aliens like the Drone and the Runner.
Summary: It impregnates host life forms with a Chestburster and is very
vulnerable when not on hive-space or a Carrier.
Personal opinion
I have nothing to say. You now that you are to use it. Recommending it is
stupid. Use it. This is more important than the Praetorian.
Drone/ Cystic Drone
Usage - 2
Upgrade spits a cyst-filled acid froth on potential hosts. Aliens grown from
these hosts are tougher.
Summary: The Drone is the drone of the hive, that is not armored and suceptible
to all weapons. It is the only alien capable of creating hive nodes, with the
exception of the Queen. It is excellent for dragging hosts back to the hive for
impregnation.
Personal Opinion
Use for stronger aliens is the only thing that the Drone is good for.
Dragging hosts back can be fatal, as it can get attacked on the way back. A
Carrier can carry facehuggers to potential hosts, and is tougher all around
except for armor, which it lacks. Toughening
only works with transbreeds.
Runner/ Cystic Runner
Usage - 2
Upgrade injects poisonous spores that weaken its victim over time and allow it
to track the victim.
Summary: The Runner is a lightweight, fast, and ideal for scouting. It leaps at
enemies, causing extra damage. It heals when not under attack and explodes
violently when under attack.
Personal Opinion
The Runner is only a tad better than the Drone. Its scouting abilities
often lead the enemies back to the hive and is lightly armored. Can't stand up
to anything.
Warrior/ Cystic Warrior
Usage - 3
Upgrade can penetrate armor, function after extreme amounts of damage, and
regenerate lost limbs when on hive space.
Summary: The Warrior is fast, tough, and savage. When killed, it drenches
nearby enemies in acid.
Personal Opinion
A very good warrior, but there are better Aliens that can be found. It use
is best around the beginning and middle of the game.
PredAlien/ Cystic PredAlien
Usage - 4
Upgrade has a tougher exoskeleton.
Summary: The PredAlien inflicts extensive damage, but lacks armor, and it heals
even when away from hive-space.
Personal Opinion
The PredAlien is a standard alien on an Predator level. A kick-ass alien.
Use when possible. Upgrade when possible. Only transbreed worth using. Go for
the Cystic Predalien.
Carrier
Usage - 4
Upgrade can carry 12 facehuggers. When killed by anything except fire, it hurls
it facehuggers and spews acid.
Summary: The Carrier can carry up to 6 facehuggers without an upgrade, it has
no armor and is vulnerable to fire.
Personal Opinion
A must for the beginning of any stage. There are times when it becomes
useless, though. Facehuggers do not lose health when on his back, so it is
better than the Drone.
Ravager
Usage - 5
Upgrade deflects medium caliber weapon fire and enters a cataleptic state when
near death that allows it to rebuild itself and return to battle.
Summary: The Ravager is a powerful death machine with hull blades for hands
that slice through armor. The Ravager kills it prey outright, rather than
rendering them comatose for impregnation.
Personal Opinion
When you have enough aliens, this alien becomes your jewel. This is the
DeathAlien and is among the most elite of elite aliens.The equivalent to the
Exosuit in terms of assault.
~~~
Strategies
Now, since we have all of the characters listed, we should learn how to use
them. I will provide a scenario below for each of the groups. This have nothing
to do with the game; they're just samples showing how each works.
Marines
The Marines are sneaky devils, the lot of them.
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Now, just looking at the board, you see 3 trees, 2 hills, 2 hiding spots and a
ditch. We will place enemies appropriately.
Key
C= Commtech
M= Medic
S= Synthetic
I= Infantry
F= Flamethrower
Sm= SmartGunner
Sn= Sniper
Sa= S.A.D.A.R.
E= Exosuit
SG= Sentry Gun
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As the map shows, there are 5 groups.
Group 1:
Exosuit
Infantry
Group 2:
Sentry Gun
Group 3:
Infantry
Infantry
Infantry
Commtech
Medic
Group 4
S.A.D.A.R.
Flamethrower
Commtech
Group 5
Sniper
Sniper
Sniper
Currently, the largest group is centered around a tree. This is your Hub.
Always have a Hub. The hub contains our largest group. Currently, there are no
enemies, so let's add some.
* Note that the groups are moving towards the tree.
Key
Q= Queen
P= Praetorian
F= Facehugger
PF= Praetorian Facehugger
D= Drone
CD= Cystic Drone
R= Runner
CR= Cystic Runner
W= Warrior
CW= Cystic Warrior
PA= Predalien
CPA= Cystic Predalien
C= Carrier
RV= Ravager
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Say now, do you notice something? The Snipers hiding out are doomed because the
Ravagers are directly below. Group 5 is toast, unless Group 4 alters course.
They would run into the Drone, the Cystic Predalien, and the Predalien. Big
toughies. Group 4 won't make it in time.
Group 3 can assist Group 5 and 4 because they aren't under attack.
How to get there? It's shown below. Group 1 will destroy its adversaries with
ease, as it is a Warrior and a Cystic Warrior. Group 2
will assist Group 1, so Group 1 already won the battle.
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Here's a tip: Never remove your troops from a hub. The smart thing to do would
be to upgrade your sniper. Now the snipers have a chance.
Group one will take Group 3's place. With help, the team of Aliens should go
down shortly. Group 1 and 4 can advance to help group 5, if the battle isn't
already over.
Couldn't be done any other way.
Predators
Cheap ass monsters....*grumble*
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There are 4 hills, a pond and a tree.
Key:
B= Brawler
H= Hunter
SM= Spear Master
S= Stalker
DM= Disc Master
V= Vanguard
HD= Hydra
BZ= Blazer
P= Predgun
SR= Shrine
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We now have 4 groups. Keep less groups when in less space.
Group 1:
Shrine
Disc Master
Blazer
Group 2:
Spear Master
Predgun
Disc Master
Group 3:
Vanguard
Hydra
Group 4:
Stalker
Hunter
Let's implement some enemies.
Key:
C= Commtech
M= Medic
S= Synthetic
I= Infantry
F= Flamethrower
Sm= SmartGunner
Sn= Sniper
Sa= S.A.D.A.R.
E= Exosuit
SG= Sentry Gun
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Now we're in a heap o trouble. Only one thing to do. It's listed below.
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Congrats, you have now consolidated into 3 groups and gained significant space.
Attack with Group 3 when space is achieved and with group 2 when possible. They
should go down with no problem.
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Now you are 2 groups. The hub can take the wave of Infantry easily, and group 2
will dispose of the stragglers. Hubs are effective.
Aliens
Even cheaper…* moan*
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As you can see, we have one big mountain, a dead end, and 2 trees as well as a
ditch. Evil…
Let's put in the Aliens:
Key
Q= Queen
P= Praetorian
F= Facehugger
PF= Praetorian Facehugger
D= Drone
CD= Cystic Drone
R= Runner
CR= Cystic Runner
W= Warrior
CW= Cystic Warrior
PA= Predalien
CPA= Cystic Predalien
C= Carrier
RV= Ravager
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Aliens are all about numbers. We have 3 groups:
Group 1:
Queen
Cystic Predalien
Cystic Warrior
Ravager
Carrier w/ Facehuggers x 6 & Praetorian Facehuggers x6
Group 2:
Warrior
Runner
Drone
Group 3:
Warrior
Drone
Predalien
Now that we have our hub and 3 groups, it's time to implement some enemies.
Key:
B= Brawler
H= Hunter
SM= Spear Master
S= Stalker
DM= Disc Master
V= Vanguard
HD= Hydra
BZ= Blazer
P= Predgun
SR= Shrine
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If taking the right steps, this becomes too easy.
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The Brawler's toast, so don't worry about that. Avoid the PredGun. Group 2
will take on the Disc Master, the Vanguard and the Hydra. Afterwards…
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Now that one big group will destroy the Spear Master, the Stalker, the Vanguard
and the Disc Master. The Hive Nodes come in handy here.
Mission(s) Accomplished!
~~~
Some Pointers…
Marines
· Always have two Commtechs
· Always have 2 Medics
· Always have 2 Synthetics
· It's a good idea to have 3 S.A.D.A.R. on your team.
· If one of your allies becomes impregnated, stay by it so you can blast the
Alien when it emerges.
· Hide your Sentry Gun for Ambush purposes
· Never use Snipers in close combat
· Put Exosuits in front of line in case of hostile area.
· Upgrade the characters that you will use so you make the most of your creds.
· Avoid hive nodes completely
· Be careful of what you destroy with fire
Predators
· Keep your Shrine in the center of your party
· Always have a Spear Master on Alien levels
· If using a Stalker, avoid hive nodes.
· Avoid hive nodes completely.
· Hide Predgun for maximum effectiveness
· Be careful of what you destroy with fire
· Use Vanguard for hard-armored enemies.
· Never get impregnated, or you're in for a world of hell.
· Stay close to your shrine.
· Know your characters; know your enemies.
· Make the most of your points.
* Use your team to your advantage: don't be afraid to split up.
Aliens
· Always create your hive nodes in suitable places.
· Never let facehuggers walk on non-hive space, as they cannibalize their
inside organs for energy.
· Impregnate Predators and Marines often
· Avoid large waves of explosive enemies and Sentry/Predguns.
· Keep a couple of Praetorians handy.
· Create many hive spaces and patrol them with strong aliens.
· Put Aliens in hidden places for ambush purposes.
· Do your egg-reproducing issues in an out of the way area.
· Never fight with the Queen.
· Have a couple of Praetorians in another out of the way place with strong
guards, incase the Queen is eliminated.
· Have many Praetorians.
· Hubs work best in hidden places, far away from the action.
* Scout before attacking
Basic Teams..
So you figured out how to play your cards, eh? Well, you have to know which
cards to play at which times. Here is where the information is explained more
fully...
Marines
Standard Teams:
3 S.A.D.A.R.
2 Medics
2 Commtechs
2 Flamethrower
1 Synthetic
1 Sentry Gun
1 Exosuit
1 Sniper (optional)
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