Xeno Testing

[mobman111]

Summary (a quick, 2-3 sentence summary): The ability to down a xenomorph, then render it in an unconscious-like state to transport it to some sort of holding cell.

Benefits (How this will benefit the server and game as a whole): As we study xenomorphs, we will learn their general behaviour and it will add a much better role to researchers. We can also add another death row punishment called "Xeno Testing".

Details (Description of how you think this would work, the benefits, etc): I may have an idea, using a gas to knock out xenomorphs (If you play the beginning of the AVP game, they use a gas to knock out Number 6 after he tries to escape) you can then drag them around without fear of death. The gas would keep the xenomorph unconscious for roughly 8-10 minutes before regaining consciousness. The Queen-scream will wake up xenomorphs instantly. Another good idea is a restraint machine, it would stop the xeno from moving around when not wanted. Maybe the ability to emit artificial pheromones to the cell to see the xenomorphs reaction. Please add some sort of material that the xeno's acid blood is resistant to. Separate hallway for sending in test subjects, dispenser for guns (used for testing).


Implementation (Optional, if you have an idea how to implement it): It would require a slight map change to add xeno holding cells. DO NOT ADD VENTS TO ITS ROOM UNLESS YOU WANT A FULL XENO BREAKOUT.

[Togopal]

Interestingly enough, this used to be a feature, but was removed because it just ended up with xenos breaking out and wiping out the Sulaco constantly.

(i remember getting angry about the removal)

[Toroic]

This is suggested about weekly, and is a bad idea for a number of reasons. Biggest of which is that subdual gear is invariably used to incapacitate and kill xenos.

[RadiantFlash]

This is suggested about weekly, and is a bad idea for a number of reasons. Biggest of which is that subdual gear is invariably used to incapacitate and kill xenos.

Why not bypass that entirely? Add an item that keeps critted xenos alive and will slowly heal them. Maybe specialized xeno restraints, producable by research.

[Joe4444]

Why not bypass that entirely? Add an item that keeps critted xenos alive and will slowly heal them. Maybe specialized xeno restraints, producable by research.

like the xeno cuffs marines started with for some reason in pre alpha?

[MrJJJ]

like the xeno cuffs marines started with for some reason in pre alpha?

And the electrified prod, which was used by marines until it was made a rule to stop that shit, and from time to time Heavy Infantry and Angry Infantry used it to fuck up every single xeno

[Sarah_U.]

I'd rather have one of the two following:
Containment pod that allows for transport of xeno while they're conscious.
Containment pod that immerge the xeno in a gel-like substance that maintains it alive while being freezed to numb its sences.

Something like that, apologize in advance for not reading I'm going through quick on those suggestions.

[mobman111]

Another good thing is that we should replace all the glass and walls with an acid resistant substance.

[Crab_Spider]

Another good thing is that we should replace all the glass and walls with an acid resistant substance.

No.

[SUPERMAN112]

Here is what I think, if we do add this make it only apply to drones, they arent a combat caste so it wouldnt really hurt the hive if non-combat castes be easily be stunned in combat and it would give the researchers some more "fun"

[Surrealistik]

This is suggested about weekly, and is a bad idea for a number of reasons. Biggest of which is that subdual gear is invariably used to incapacitate and kill xenos.

Yeah, that whole facehugging decap thing is a pretty bitter medicine to swallow, isn't it?

[Toroic]

Yeah, that whole facehugging decap thing is a pretty bitter medicine to swallow, isn't it?

I personally have already moved away from facehuggers both because it's a crutch and infecting really isn't that important imo.

The difference is that all the important members of marine team are on the Sulaco, with ground troops being either expendible or should be safely behind the front lines.

Subdual gear would be melee range (the same range most xenos are limited to) and used primarily for killing t3 and queen.

It's not a 1:1 comparison.

[Crab_Spider]

I personally have already moved away from facehuggers both because it's a crutch and infecting really isn't that important imo.

The difference is that all the important members of marine team are on the Sulaco, with ground troops being either expendible or should be safely behind the front lines.

Subdual gear would be melee range (the same range most xenos are limited to) and used primarily for killing t3 and queen.

It's not a 1:1 comparison.

This. Freaking this. I'd be fine if MPs stunbatons could stun xenos for a short time or if there was an automatic universal translator implant for communicating, but when you think about it, shit like this won't be used for roleplay. Not once. No one is going to roleplay on a game that's mainly PvP with gear that can just stop your enemy with the press of a button, making them hopeless in mere seconds.

[RadiantFlash]

Again. Don't give the marines subdueing gear. They can crit xenos just fine. All you need, is a way to transport them, and keep them alive during that. Theres next to no reason for the xenoprods of prealpha

[Wubs4Scrubs]

Neutral

I remember years ago there were actual containment chambers on board the sulaco. My worries with a change like this would basically boil down to the fact that it might encourage meta-gaming on the xenos part to be captured and be brought up to the ship and then escape.