Our first, last and only line of defense (another XCOM LP)

Ladies and gentlemen, we are at war. You’ve seen the news reports, probably witnessed the destruction firsthand. Perhaps even lost loved ones. We do not know our enemy, their origin or motive. All we know is they are absolutely hostile and cannot be negotiated with, and they outmatch us in terms of technology, strength and firepower. The armies of several nations have already been overwhelmed. All predictions at this point indicate that Earth will fall in a matter of months.

Earth will not fall.*

I have been authorised to lead an offensive retaliation against the enemy forces. A base of operations will be built, where the finest minds in science and engineering can focus on R&D of novel combat technologies. We will recruit the best soldiers Earth has to offer and lead coordinated attacks against key targets. All while chronically underfunded and being incessently nagged by ominous government figures.

You have all been invited here to participate in an advisory council that will help direct this project. Hard choices will have to be made, and I am going to need to rely on you all to help make those choices.

Should any of you, by some strange chance, be unfamiliar with the threat we are facing, please consult the following materials and acquaint yourself with our enemy:



* Probably. Maybe.