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* LongList: Rule 58, aka 'the list of things X-COM is not allowed to claim to be'. The following is a partial list:
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* LongList: Rule 58, aka 'the list of things X-COM is not allowed to claim to be'. The following is a partial the full list:
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-->{{Series/Torchwood}}
-->[[WesternAnimation/ScoobyDoo Scooby Doo's Gang]]
-->the Wiku/SCPFoundation
-->{{Series/the Brady Bunch}}
-->the Series/PowerRangers
-->Franchise/KamenRider
-->{{Magical Girl}}s
-->WesternAnimation/JusticeLeague
-->Injustice League
-->the VideoGame/LeagueOfLegends
-->[[VideoGame/{{Warcraft}} The Horde]]
-->[[VideoGame/{{Warcraft}} The Alliance
-->{{the Illuminati}}
-->[[Literature/TheDaVinciCodr the Priory of Sion]]
-->WesternAnimation/TeamAmericaWorldPolice
-->Series/{{Thunderbirds}}
-->[[Series/{{Thunderbirds}} International Rescue]]
-->[[VideoGame/SaintsRow 3rd Street Saints]]
-->[[Myth/KingArthur King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table]]
-->[[Film/PacificRim Pan Pacific Defense
-->[[VideoGame/MassEffect2 Cerberus]]
-->[[Series/StarshipTroopers Raczak Roughnecks / Rico's Roughnecks]]
-->[[VideoGame/{{Halo}} the UNSC
-->[[VideoGame/{{Halo}} ONI Section III]]
-->[[VideoGame/{{Halo}} the 105th Orbital Drop Shock Trooper Division]]
-->[[Series/{{Stargate}} Stargate Command
the Parahuman Response Team
-->[[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Watch Black Watch]]
-->[[WesternAnimation/{{JusticeLeague}} CADMUS
-->[[TabletopGame/Warhammer40000 the Adeptus Mechanicus]]
-->[[ComicBook/JudgeDredd Megacity One Department of Justice]]
-->[[VideoGame/{{Starcraft}} Raynor's Raiders]]
-->[[Film/{{Aliens}} the Colonial Marines]]
-->[[Franchise/StarWars the Grand Army of the Republic]]
-->[[Franchise/StarWars the Rebel Alliance]]
-->[[Franchise/StarWars the Galactic Empire]]
-->[[Literature/HonorHarrington the Royal Manticoran Navy/Marine Corps]]
-->[[TabletopGame/{{Battletech}} Wolf's Dragoons
-->[[Anime/GhostInTheShell Section 9]]
-->VideoGame/{{Xenonauts}}
-->Manga/{{Hellsing}}
-->[[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic the Mane 6]]
-->[[Series/StarshipTroopers Mobile Infantry]]
-->[[VideoGame/MetalGear FOXHOUND]]
-->[[VideoGame/MetalGear Diamond Dogs]]
-->VideoGame/GhostRecon
-->WesternAnimation/{{Voltron Force}}
-->[[WesternAnimation/CaptainPlanetandthePlaneteers the Planeteers]]
-->[[Franchise/StarWars Jedi Knights
-->{{Black Knight}}s
-->BoyScouts
-->GirlScouts (even if you bring back cookies)
-->Zombie Emergency Response Operations
-->I.R.S. back-taxes retrieval committee
-->Society for Creative Anachronism
-->Iscariot
-->the plumbers
-->Jehovah's Witnesses
-->The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons)
-->The Church of Scientology
-->Literature/{{Robin Hood}}’s Band of Merry Men
-->PETA
-->[[Anime/TengenToppaGurrenLagann Team Dai-Gurren]]
-->[[SdrawkcabName MOC-X]]
-->[[Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire House Lannister]]
-->[[Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire House Stark]]
-->[[Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire House Baratheon]]
-->[[Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire House Targaryen]]
-->[[Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire The Night Watch]]
-->Creator/TeamFourStar
-->[[WesternAnimation/SpongebobSquarepants Krusty Krab Crew]]
-->[[Franchise/{{Pokemon}} Team Rocket, Aqua, Magma, Plasma or Galactic]]
-->Literature/TheAristocrats
-->[[ComicBook/CaptainAmerica HYDRA]]
-->[[ChristmasElves Santa’s Elves
-->[[VideoGame/CommandAndConquerTiberiumWars Brotherhood of Nod]]
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-->[[VideoGame/{{Overwatch}} Blackwatch]]
-->[[VideoGame/{{Overwatch}} Talon]]
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* CrazyEnoughToWork: Most of the items detail shenanigans so insane they actually worked. In rare occasions, the rule is reviewed following an astounding success or consistent effectiveness.
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* NotSoAboveItAll: Apparently, the Commander gets special privledgies.privileges.
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-->7b. Kunai, shurikens, and katanas are not necessary XCOM gear.
-->7c. Neither are black robes and masks.
-->7b. Kunai, shurikens, and katanas are not necessary XCOM gear.
-->7c. Neither are black robes and masks.
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* AllAnimeIsNaughtyTentacles:
-->18a. The appropriate reaction if a Viper is trying to constrain you is to request the help of your fellow operatives, not saying "I've seen enough hentai to know where this is going..."
-->18b. Nor is "Porn Now!"
* DistractedByTheSexy: Just about everything related to the Vipers.
-->26. When fighting Vipers, please refrain from calling them 'snek' and being distracted by their new armor.
-->39a. Should a captive Viper offer to show you her "native dance", the correct response is to contact the appropriate staff immediately, not "Where's my camera?!".
-->39b. Even if it's in HD.
** Attempting to invoke this is also prohibited
-->41. Shouting "Hey baby I'll show you my python." to a viper in an attempt to distract them does not work. Dropping your pants after may confuse them, but majorly hampers your mobility once the viper calls for reinforcement.
* EveryoneHasStandards:
-->1a. To the entirety of Strike-1: no, you may not build a giant Terrarium to keep the captured viper as a pet. Whilst they are the enemy, the vipers remain a sentient species, and keeping them imprisoned in a cage and treating them like a pet is probably a war crime.
-->1b: Just because your poll said it would be popular doesn't make it any more okay.
-->1c: Even if the snake lady agrees to it.
-->1d: Even if she promises to dance for entertainment.
-->34a. Alien prisoners are not sex slaves, the attempt will be it's own punishment.
-->34b. The same goes for our female operatives.
* MemeticBadass: The Commander, like before.
-->28. The reason why we lost the invasion is not because the "Great Commandy One wanted an actual challenge.", we were completely overrun.
-->42c. The Commander does not take a shot of viper venom in the morning to wake up.
* NotSoAboveItAll: The commander retains the same special privileges as before.
-->1e: The Commander has issued a new rule that the Terrarium may be built, so long as it is built in his office.
* StockNinjaWeaponry:
-->7a. While stealth in now an integral component of some operations, Operatives are not allowed to leave behind necessary XCOM gear in an attempt to gain more stealth.
-->7b. Kunai, shurikens, and katanas are not necessary XCOM gear.
-->7c. Neither are black robes and masks.
* ShoutOut:
-->2a: While it was funny the first time, wearing Viper heads over your helmet and shouting 'COOOOOOBRA!' Is now prohibited.
-->2b: No, just because the Commander did it too, it does not make him the 'Cobra Commander'.
-->2c: No. Just because we are not COBRA does not automatically make us [[WesternAnimation/GIJoe G.I. JOE.]] We're all adults here people, show some professionalism.
-->2d: While humorous, Cobra Commander is not a effective call sign for any reptilian enemy.
-->5. Yes, the Avenger is technically a looted ship. No, that does not make us [[TabletopGame/Warhammer40000 'Freeboota Orks', nor does it make the engineers 'Mekboyz'.]]
-->8a. Whomever is responsible for hacking Corproral [REDACTED]'s Gremlin so that it started playing Mission Impossible music during the last infiltration mission: Please report to the Commander's office immediately for disciplinary measure.
-->8b. Or don't. The Commander says it's been a while since he's practiced his own stealth techniques, and he could use the practice.
-->17. Dumping Viper Corpses out of one of the Avenger's airlocks while expressing that you have [[Film/SnakesOnAPlane "had it with these motherfucking snakes"]] will result in immediate disciplinary action and can be grounds for termination. Those bodies are valuable research materials, people.
* SwordDrag:
-->29. Yes the swords are cool, but refrain from charging in the open with the sword skidding on the ground.
* ThrowingYourSwordAlwaysWorks:
-->22. Throwing the weapon of a downed ADVENT soldier to try and kill another one worked ONCE, do not attempt to repeat this.
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[[folder:Tropes from Part 2]]
* AllAnimeIsNaughtyTentacles:
-->18a. The appropriate reaction if a Viper is trying to constrain you is to request the help of your fellow operatives, not saying "I've seen enough hentai to know where this is going..."
-->18b. Nor is "Porn Now!"
* DistractedByTheSexy: Just about everything related to the Vipers.
-->26. When fighting Vipers, please refrain from calling them 'snek' and being distracted by their new armor.
-->39a. Should a captive Viper offer to show you her "native dance", the correct response is to contact the appropriate staff immediately, not "Where's my camera?!".
-->39b. Even if it's in HD.
** Attempting to invoke this is also prohibited
-->41. Shouting "Hey baby I'll show you my python." to a viper in an attempt to distract them does not work. Dropping your pants after may confuse them, but majorly hampers your mobility once the viper calls for reinforcement.
* EveryoneHasStandards:
-->1a. To the entirety of Strike-1: no, you may not build a giant Terrarium to keep the captured viper as a pet. Whilst they are the enemy, the vipers remain a sentient species, and keeping them imprisoned in a cage and treating them like a pet is probably a war crime.
-->1b: Just because your poll said it would be popular doesn't make it any more okay.
-->1c: Even if the snake lady agrees to it.
-->1d: Even if she promises to dance for entertainment.
-->34a. Alien prisoners are not sex slaves, the attempt will be it's own punishment.
-->34b. The same goes for our female operatives.
* MemeticBadass: The Commander, like before.
-->28. The reason why we lost the invasion is not because the "Great Commandy One wanted an actual challenge.", we were completely overrun.
-->42c. The Commander does not take a shot of viper venom in the morning to wake up.
* NotSoAboveItAll: The commander retains the same special privileges as before.
-->1e: The Commander has issued a new rule that the Terrarium may be built, so long as it is built in his office.
* StockNinjaWeaponry:
-->7a. While stealth in now an integral component of some operations, Operatives are not allowed to leave behind necessary XCOM gear in an attempt to gain more stealth.
-->7b. Kunai, shurikens, and katanas are not necessary XCOM gear.
-->7c. Neither are black robes and masks.
* ShoutOut:
-->2a: While it was funny the first time, wearing Viper heads over your helmet and shouting 'COOOOOOBRA!' Is now prohibited.
-->2b: No, just because the Commander did it too, it does not make him the 'Cobra Commander'.
-->2c: No. Just because we are not COBRA does not automatically make us [[WesternAnimation/GIJoe G.I. JOE.]] We're all adults here people, show some professionalism.
-->2d: While humorous, Cobra Commander is not a effective call sign for any reptilian enemy.
-->5. Yes, the Avenger is technically a looted ship. No, that does not make us [[TabletopGame/Warhammer40000 'Freeboota Orks', nor does it make the engineers 'Mekboyz'.]]
-->8a. Whomever is responsible for hacking Corproral [REDACTED]'s Gremlin so that it started playing Mission Impossible music during the last infiltration mission: Please report to the Commander's office immediately for disciplinary measure.
-->8b. Or don't. The Commander says it's been a while since he's practiced his own stealth techniques, and he could use the practice.
-->17. Dumping Viper Corpses out of one of the Avenger's airlocks while expressing that you have [[Film/SnakesOnAPlane "had it with these motherfucking snakes"]] will result in immediate disciplinary action and can be grounds for termination. Those bodies are valuable research materials, people.
* SwordDrag:
-->29. Yes the swords are cool, but refrain from charging in the open with the sword skidding on the ground.
* ThrowingYourSwordAlwaysWorks:
-->22. Throwing the weapon of a downed ADVENT soldier to try and kill another one worked ONCE, do not attempt to repeat this.
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A second List has been started on Sufficient Velocity, this time for XCOM 2. It can be found [[https://forums.sufficientvelocity.com/threads/things-xcom-operatives-are-no-longer-allowed-to-do-part-2.18793/ here]].
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-->78b. X-COM's motto is not ‘if it bleeds, we can kill it’. There’s no need to restrict ourselves.
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-->78b. X-COM's motto is not ‘if ‘[[Film/{{Predator}} if it bleeds, we can kill it’.it]]’. There’s no need to restrict ourselves.
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* GenreSavvy:
--> 154b: Stop trying to push for an ‘anti-Chryssalid gas’ smoke grenade. We know it’s going to end up rolling into the Geoscape without a pin. (the previous rule involved Operatives discovering that THC somehow pacifies Chryssalids even better then the Arc Throwers)
--> 154b: Stop trying to push for an ‘anti-Chryssalid gas’ smoke grenade. We know it’s going to end up rolling into the Geoscape without a pin. (the previous rule involved Operatives discovering that THC somehow pacifies Chryssalids even better then the Arc Throwers)
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* BotheringByTheBook: interestingly used by the high command to cut down on troopers idiocy regarding MEC Troopers and their use of FastballSpecial.
--> 24c. MEC Troopers claiming that S.H.I.V. units are able to volunteer or communicate [[HearingVoices are to report to Medical immediately]].
--> 24c. MEC Troopers claiming that S.H.I.V. units are able to volunteer or communicate [[HearingVoices are to report to Medical immediately]].
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--> 24c. MEC Troopers claiming that S.H.I.V. units are able to volunteer or communicate are to report to Medical immediately.
--> 24c. MEC Troopers claiming that S.H.I.V. units are able to volunteer or communicate are to report to Medical immediately.
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__> 49. MEC Troopers are hereby exempt from morning PT. We’re getting earthquake warnings whenever you guys pass by the sensor stations.
__> 49. MEC Troopers are hereby exempt from morning PT. We’re getting earthquake warnings whenever you guys pass by the sensor stations.
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* NotSoAboveItAll: Apparently, the Commander gets special privledgies.
-->42. The alien entertainment system recovered during the Alien Base Raid is still an alien artifact and should be treated as such, rather than a video game system.
--->42b. Beating the Commander’s high score (Tag CMDR) is prohibited.
-->42. The alien entertainment system recovered during the Alien Base Raid is still an alien artifact and should be treated as such, rather than a video game system.
--->42b. Beating the Commander’s high score (Tag CMDR) is prohibited.
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** Which still keeps in with 'Rule 0', as it can be funny no matter what names are on the list.
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XCOM: An organization that is made of up of the best and the brightest to be the first, and last, line of defense against the alien threat. Their soldiers are the best of the best that Earth's militaries can offer, their engineers and scientist are award winni- why are they trying to teach a SHIV how to play fetch? Why are there sectoid heads in the toilets?! Welcome to the reality that is the XCOM project, where stupidity is considered a challenge. [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BqoEJUWKVRFSKXOA2Ks3Ce7Kvphmg0kAFKcuXJHgmr0 The full approved list can be seen here.]]
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XCOM: An organization that is made of up of the best and the brightest to be the first, and last, line of defense against the alien threat. Their soldiers are the best of the best that Earth's militaries can offer, their engineers and scientist are award winni- why winni-
...Why are they trying to teach a SHIV how to play fetch? Why are there sectoid heads in thetoilets?! toilets?!
Welcome to the reality that is the XCOM project, where stupidity is considered a challenge. [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BqoEJUWKVRFSKXOA2Ks3Ce7Kvphmg0kAFKcuXJHgmr0 The full approved list can be seen here.]]
...Why are they trying to teach a SHIV how to play fetch? Why are there sectoid heads in the
Welcome to the reality that is the XCOM project, where stupidity is considered a challenge. [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BqoEJUWKVRFSKXOA2Ks3Ce7Kvphmg0kAFKcuXJHgmr0 The full approved list can be seen here.]]
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-->39. "Shoot it in the face." Is valid advice on the subject of engaging a Muton. “Nipple cripple it for massive damage.” Is not. Stupidity does not come under 'acceptable losses' of our recruits.\\
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-->39. "Shoot it in the face." Is face" is valid advice on the subject of engaging a Muton. “Nipple cripple it for massive damage.” Is damage” is not. Stupidity does not come under 'acceptable losses' of our recruits.\\
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* CallingYourAttacks: Not if the Commander has anything to say about it.
-->68. MEC Troopers are discouraged from shouting "Go go gadget..." just before using MEC equipment.\\
68a. Stop calling your attacks. Intel is unsure if the invaders understand our language or not.
-->68. MEC Troopers are discouraged from shouting "Go go gadget..." just before using MEC equipment.\\
68a. Stop calling your attacks. Intel is unsure if the invaders understand our language or not.
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* PowerPerversionPotential: All over the place, naturally.
-->48. Stop harassing Psi Operatives for mind sex.\\
48a. Psi Operatives are to stop offering mind sex. You can’t do it.\\
48b. Just because Vahlen says you can’t, doesn’t mean that she’s tried.
-->48. Stop harassing Psi Operatives for mind sex.\\
48a. Psi Operatives are to stop offering mind sex. You can’t do it.\\
48b. Just because Vahlen says you can’t, doesn’t mean that she’s tried.
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* ThereWasADoor:
-->46. Attention, MELD-enhanced X-COM Operatives: doors are still a thing. Please use them.
-->46. Attention, MELD-enhanced X-COM Operatives: doors are still a thing. Please use them.
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* HoistByTheirOwnPetard: Frequently, rules violations and circumventions are punished in an appropriate manner:
-->39. "Shoot it in the face." Is valid advice on the subject of engaging a Muton. “Nipple cripple it for massive damage.” Is not. Stupidity does not come under 'acceptable losses' of our recruits.\\
39a. It works, I swear!\\
39b. Doctor Vahlen has a Berserker live capture. She’s looking forward to the demonstration. Captain [REDACTED], please report to the Interrogation Chamber.
-->39. "Shoot it in the face." Is valid advice on the subject of engaging a Muton. “Nipple cripple it for massive damage.” Is not. Stupidity does not come under 'acceptable losses' of our recruits.\\
39a. It works, I swear!\\
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* FastballSpecial:
-->24. MEC Troopers are advised to stop throwing other Operatives and S.H.I.V. units, regardless of the tactic’s effectiveness.
-->24. MEC Troopers are advised to stop throwing other Operatives and S.H.I.V. units, regardless of the tactic’s effectiveness.
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* BiggerIsBetterInBed / BuxomIsBetter:
-->20. No, the science team will not use MELD to make it/them bigger.
-->20. No, the science team will not use MELD to make it/them bigger.
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* NoJustNoReaction: Happens fairly often.
-->2. Snorting or otherwise ingesting powdered Sectoid DOES NOT grant psychic powers.
--->2e. With the recent discovery of Elerium; no. Just… no.
-->2. Snorting or otherwise ingesting powdered Sectoid DOES NOT grant psychic powers.
--->2e. With the recent discovery of Elerium; no. Just… no.
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--> 143. Despite the recent attack by invader forces, Engineering staff are to stop filling our base with enough booby traps to make it look like a Death Course. This includes: buzzsaws coming from the walls, laser grids, descending ceilings, pitfall traps, embedded wall mounted plasma pistols, poison dart launchers, giant rolling balls and floors mined with pressure plates, walls made of spare MEC arms to grab victims, spiked elevator floors/roofs and covering the entire air vent floor with mouse traps.
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--> 143. Despite the recent attack by invader forces, Engineering staff are to stop filling our base with enough booby traps to make it look like a Death Course. This includes: buzzsaws coming from the walls, laser grids, descending ceilings, pitfall traps, embedded wall mounted plasma pistols, poison dart launchers, giant rolling balls and floors mined with pressure plates, walls made of spare MEC arms to grab victims, spiked elevator floors/roofs and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking covering the entire air vent floor with mouse traps.traps]].
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* ReferenceOverdosed: There is an actual rule (For the rulemakers, not XCOM personnel) stating not to make rules that rely on references to be humorous. humorous; nonetheless many entries make pop culture references as extra treats to those who already know about them. [[SubvertedTrope Subverted]] in rule 58, 58 - it's nothing but references to different organizations in media.
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* ShipperOnDeck: X-COM personnel love to claim the Commander and Dr. Valhen Vahlen are an item.
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--> 38. While fedoras are acceptable for casual attire, all X-COM operatives (MEC Troopers included) are reminded that it is off duty attire. Standard issue helmets can be found in the armory.
---> 38b. This order is now rescinded following the success of OPERATION: Nice Hat.
---> 38c. ''[[NoodleIncident I can’t believe that worked.]]'' - Dr. Shen (Of course, d and e go back to admonishing the personnel.)
--> 38. While fedoras are acceptable for casual attire, all X-COM operatives (MEC Troopers included) are reminded that it is off duty attire. Standard issue helmets can be found in the armory.
---> 38b. This order is now rescinded following the success of OPERATION: Nice Hat.
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* ShipperOnDeck: X-COM personnel love to claim the Commander and Dr. Valhen are an item.
-->91. Rumors of a relationship between the Commander and Dr. Vahlen should stay as that: rumors. (Someone apparently left [[OhCrapThereAreFanficsOfUs a fanfic]] textfile on the network.)
-->91. Rumors of a relationship between the Commander and Dr. Vahlen should stay as that: rumors. (Someone apparently left [[OhCrapThereAreFanficsOfUs a fanfic]] textfile on the network.)
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* DeadpanSnarker: Command seems quite fed up with X-COM personnel's antics. And their [[ImperialStormtrooperMarksmanshipAcademy aim]].
-->88b. The fact that you've killed three times as many Mutons with your knife as you have with your rifle means that you're a bad shot, not that you're a good knife fighter. (88 is a disapproval on [[ImprovisedWeapon using tools not meant for combat]] as a melee weapon, like [[VideoGame/HalfLife crowbars]]; 88a is a note that things like combat knives can be requisitioned as a last resort.)
-->146. No, there is no ‘bring your daughter to work day’. No matter how cute she is, Major [REDACTED].
--->146a. Even if she’s a better shot than half our rookies.
-->88b. The fact that you've killed three times as many Mutons with your knife as you have with your rifle means that you're a bad shot, not that you're a good knife fighter. (88 is a disapproval on [[ImprovisedWeapon using tools not meant for combat]] as a melee weapon, like [[VideoGame/HalfLife crowbars]]; 88a is a note that things like combat knives can be requisitioned as a last resort.)
-->146. No, there is no ‘bring your daughter to work day’. No matter how cute she is, Major [REDACTED].
--->146a. Even if she’s a better shot than half our rookies.
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-->34: Calling in an artillery strike on a populated residential area infested with Chryssalids is regrettable, but acceptable. Calling in an artillery strike on your ex-wife’s car is a waste of resources.
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* ExactWords:
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* ExactWords:DistractedByTheSexy:
-->26a. Projecting porn onto the wall and playing 80s music worked on EXALT Operatives [[ItOnlyWorksOnce ONCE]]. Do not attempt it again.
* ExactWords: Several addendum are the apparent result of X-COM personnel trying to RulesLawyer their way around new standing orders in order to continue to goof off. Example:
-->26a. Projecting porn onto the wall and playing 80s music worked on EXALT Operatives [[ItOnlyWorksOnce ONCE]]. Do not attempt it again.
* ExactWords: Several addendum are the apparent result of X-COM personnel trying to RulesLawyer their way around new standing orders in order to continue to goof off. Example:
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* LongList: Rule 58, aka 'the list of things X-COM is not allowed to claim to be'.
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* LongList: Rule 58, aka 'the list of things X-COM is not allowed to claim to be'. The following is a partial list:
* MemeticPsychopath: Dr. Vahlen.
** X-COM personnel apparently love to extrapolate [[EnhancedInterrogationTechniques her approach to interrogation]] to everything about her.
-->Addendum to 8[[note]]"No asking Shen to make something to get Vahlen to 'loosen up'".[[/note]]: ''The next person to do so will be placed in the Interrogation Chamber.'' - Dr. M.V. MD
--->8a. This does not suggest that Dr. Vahlen is a sadist.
--->8b. Stop requesting Dr. Vahlen to [[WhipItGood ‘break out the leather and the whip already’]].
-->90. Yes, Dr. Vahlen was laughing last night. This was because of an anecdotal joke told to her, and not because she was practicing ‘her super villainess thing’.\\
** Though, admittedly, it isn't like she goes out of her way to dissuade such talk.
-->105. To whoever delivered 5 meters of 2cm wide red silk ribbon to Dr. Vahlen’s office with attached note ‘Have fun’, the answer is ‘yes, Mutons can be strangled by red string’. Thank you for your contribution to progressing our understanding of alien physiology.
** X-COM personnel apparently love to extrapolate [[EnhancedInterrogationTechniques her approach to interrogation]] to everything about her.
-->Addendum to 8[[note]]"No asking Shen to make something to get Vahlen to 'loosen up'".[[/note]]: ''The next person to do so will be placed in the Interrogation Chamber.'' - Dr. M.V. MD
--->8a. This does not suggest that Dr. Vahlen is a sadist.
--->8b. Stop requesting Dr. Vahlen to [[WhipItGood ‘break out the leather and the whip already’]].
-->90. Yes, Dr. Vahlen was laughing last night. This was because of an anecdotal joke told to her, and not because she was practicing ‘her super villainess thing’.\\
** Though, admittedly, it isn't like she goes out of her way to dissuade such talk.
-->105. To whoever delivered 5 meters of 2cm wide red silk ribbon to Dr. Vahlen’s office with attached note ‘Have fun’, the answer is ‘yes, Mutons can be strangled by red string’. Thank you for your contribution to progressing our understanding of alien physiology.
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* OnlySaneMan: With all the implied craziness, the two sanest people left in XCOM are pretty much [[TheGenericGuy Bradford]] and [[TheTriadsAndTheTongs ex-triad member]], Shaojie Zhang (from the Slingshot DLC). But who is saner?
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* NoodleIncident: Many entries qualify since in general only the reactions (i.e., the order listed) are listed. One in particular, though, is more baffling than most:
-->66. While creative and useful use of duct tape is encouraged among staff and operatives, cruel and immoral use of duct tape is forbidden.
--->66a. Put it this way: [[EveryoneHasStandards even Vahlen was disgusted]]. Stop it.
* OnlySaneMan: With all the implied craziness, the two sanest people left in XCOM are pretty much [[TheGenericGuy Bradford]] and [[TheTriadsAndTheTongs ex-triadmember]], member]] Shaojie Zhang (from the Slingshot DLC). But who is saner?
-->66. While creative and useful use of duct tape is encouraged among staff and operatives, cruel and immoral use of duct tape is forbidden.
--->66a. Put it this way: [[EveryoneHasStandards even Vahlen was disgusted]]. Stop it.
* OnlySaneMan: With all the implied craziness, the two sanest people left in XCOM are pretty much [[TheGenericGuy Bradford]] and [[TheTriadsAndTheTongs ex-triad
