Series Two

Episode 1: Star Shot

When tests of the new XCom space interceptor go wrong, it's crew is left stranded and face certain death, while on the ground, the Rangers have to come to terms with the new war.

Episode 2: Deliverance of the Beast

When the saucers take a trick out of the Android's book, and air drop a cargo pod into the forests just outside Vancouver, XCom Rangers are sent in to investigate.

Episode 3: Lost Time

Greer gives Moore an ultimatum, and the Colonel takes time out to consider his future with XCom, as the Rangers are called to another UFO landing in Germany.

Episode 4: Home Strike

The aliens launch an all out assault on Swiss Base. The Interceptors take them down, and the Rangers get a chance to test their new Powered Armour suits.

Episode 5: Shadow of the Dragon

During an off duty visit to Hong Kong, some troops run into a team of MIB attempting to kidnap a young girl. When she turns out to be the daughter of one of China's top UFO researchers, the trail leads to a hidden alien base. Meanwhile, Greer offers Colonel Moore an ultimatum.

Episode 6: High Ground

With the world in turmoil following the Russian invasion of Latvia, XCom discovers the existance of a Gray space station in Earth orbit. Admiral Greer plans the first major offensive into outer space, and convinces the US to co-operate in investigating Astrodyne.

Episode 7: Psi-lence

The investigation into Astrodyne continues, revealing some interesting new facts about the mysterious 'Project Skybolt'. The truth about the fate of Checheyev and the missing psychics is discovered, While Swiss Base prepares for the first military operation outside Earth's atmosphere.

Episode 8: When Janus Falls

The attack on the space station is launched, but the battle in space does not go well. The station is destroyed, but XCom must live with the consequences.

Episode 9: Old Macdonald's Factory Farm

New blood arrives at XCom in the shape of a new Military Commander, who quickly learns the ins and outs of working in XCom. A new design of saucer is intercepted and crash lands on a farm in the Ardennes. Hidden in the wreckage lies a terrible secret that could spell the end of humanity.

Episode 10: Heartland

XCom plans a daring raid to steal a top secret prototype from Astrodyne, while the troops at Swiss Base plan to destroy the alien Stargate on the moon, as well as dealing with their troublesome neighbours.

Episode 11: Love thy neighbour

XCom Swiss Base launches a surprise attack against an alien base on their own doorstep, while the XCom Defender receives a distress call from someone believed long since dead.

Episode 12: Destination Moon

The XCom Assault Force nears the alien base on the moon, in a last desperate attempt to stop an all out invasion by the Greys.


DISCLAIMER:  X-COM(R) and X-COM(R) Logo are trademarks of MicroProse Ltd.  This roleplaying campaign background was inspired by the games UFO:ENEMY UNKNOWN and X-COM(R) TERROR FROM THE DEEP and is in no way connected with Microprose or the game designers.  The X-COM series of games are absolutely first rate, and I recommend them to anybody who likes an enthralling strategy/combat game.