


In addition, using Kinetic Strike as the first action of a turn no longer ends the MEC's turn. Grants all MECs the MEC Close Combat perk, increasing Kinetic Strike damage by 4. Unlocks Walker Servos for soldiers and Elerium Turbos for SHIVs.Īllows Arc Throwers to be used to repair SHIVS and MECs.Ĭhanges the Flamethrower to conduct panic rolls with a 80 will test, and unlocks the Incinerator Module. Reduces interceptor, MEC, SHIV, and item repair time by about one-third.Īll SHIVs and MECs are granted the Sprinter perk upon completing the project. Many Foundry projects bear the same name and effects as their original incarnation, though with differing costs, requirements, and time.įoundry Projects SHIV-Specific Upgrades Name For a full list of some of the new items unlocked by Foundry projects, refer to the Equipment page. One of the most important upgrade paths that the Foundry gives access to is interceptor upgrades, making them viable against the alien UFOs. They also often require other rarer or more unusual materials such as corpses, wrecks, or UFO components.Įach project has an engineer requirement, while you can still start the project without meeting this requirement, the time to complete it will be significantly longer than usual.

Unfortunately, these projects also require a significant investment of resources, especially meld. The Foundry cannot be torn down once built.įoundry projects are generally passive upgrades and whilst their effects may seem small, they can have a subtle but long-lasting impact on a campaign as they cover everything from boosting the chance of scoring critical hits with pistols, to enhancing the amount of materials recovered after combat. Besides enhancing and creating new technologies, the Foundry also counts as a Workshop for adjacency purposes. The Foundry has no prerequisites, so it can be built from the beginning and it is highly advised to get one up and running as quickly as possible. The Foundry is one the most important buildings in Long War as with the default game, it is essential for upgrading existing equipment and unlocking new items for further development.
