Information on Aliens and Their Technology

The Aliens are generally considered the antagonist faction in the Mars Mission theme. Most Aliens are the same height as Astros, although the Alien Commander(s) are larger. Aliens are a translucent green color, and they glow in the dark. Their vehicle/building color scheme is black and lime-green. Aliens are generally thought to be strong, devious, and clever.


There are a number of jobs that an Alien can do. While it is unknown if there is any social structure in the Alien race besides Commander and Subordinate, there doesn't appear to be much in-fighting among the Alien ranks. The Alien society is Spartan-like in that the entire race is battle oriented, which gives rise to a vast number of war-related positions. Most likely, Aliens are bred for their positions. Aliens are also comparable to Bees, in that they work in 'swarms,' build hives, and seem to follow orders without question. However, most Aliens cannot fly.

Drones
The most common occupation for an Alien is being a drone. Drones are basically rank-and-file soldiers who make up the Alien infantry. Though they are generally not as smart as their commanders, they make up for it in sheer mass. Often they fight in groups. Their only known canonical weapon is a laser staff, which is comparable to an Astro laser, but it is assumed that they are capable of carrying and operating many other types of weaponry. Strangely, in official Mars Mission sets, Aliens never actually carry weapons.

Pilots
Aliens have built a large number of airborne vehicles, as well as a stationary turrets. The Aliens that operate these vehicles and turrets are called Pilots (the title 'Pilot' is accepted canon). It is unclear weather pilot Aliens are bred for their jobs, or if they are simply drones who have piloting skills. There are also Jet-Pack Aliens and Alien Vipers that use equipment to fly around much like Astro Jet-Pack Explorers.

It should be noted that Drones and Pilots are the only two occupations which exist in consideration of the official Mars Mission sets. The following are based on CrystAlien Conflict.

Saboteurs
Saboteurs are essentially Alien Mechanics who can repair both mobile and stationary machinery. They can also perform sabotage work (hence the name 'Saboteur') and are capable of technological espionage. In CrystAlien Conflict, they can be used to capture and assume control of enemy buildings.

Scientists
Based on the existence of the Alien "Experiment Lab," it is assumed the Alien Scientist exist who research and create new technologies. What other experiments or research they perform is unknown.

Below are the semi-canon roles which are not proven to exist by any official documentation, but are generally considered as existent.

Hive Builders
These are the Alien which help build the Alien hive, and probably other structures as well.

While normal Aliens are about two studs wide and five bricks tall, there is another type of Alien which is much larger; that is, the Alien Commanders. While it appeared at first that there was only one Alien Commander, most fans believe they are an entirely different breed of Alien. These Commanders are taller and wider than the average Alien and have a black head and crest, giving them a shadowy appearance. They are faster, stronger, and generally smarter than drones, which is probably why they became the leaders of the Alien faction. Their leadership style is unknown, but unlike a typical army general, they often join in the fight, using their own special vehicles. In CrystAlien Conflict, they wield a much more powerful version of the traditional Alien laser staff.

propulsion technology. In the Crystalien conflict game, it can be constructed as soon as you have a operational Battle Foundry

15. Alien Jet

The Alien Jet is an Alien vehicle used for scouting, exploring, and sneak-attacking. Its small size allows it to maneuver attackers and enemy fire with ease.







16. Sonar Station

The Sonar Station is the Alien version of an Astro Radar Station. This Alien structure is seen only in the Crystalien Conflict game, however the design does resemble that of the core of the Alien Mothership. In the game, this base can be deployed for a cost of 1,000 credits using six blocks of space. Once built the player is enabled to produce Strike Fighters; If a Battle Foundry is operational, the player is also able to build Hyper Carriers, Dragon Cruisers and an Experiment Lab. Only after a Breeding Pit has been built can the player construct a Sonar Station. If the structure is destroyed, the player exchanges any Strike Fighters he/she may have for half the amounts worth of credits, even if they are currently in use, because otherwise the fighters would have nowhere to land, Hyper Carriers however, remain usable. Note that only one structure may be built at a single time. An odd fact about this structure is that each Strike Fighter actually cost more than the structure itself, 1,200 credits for each. It is also rather odd to think that the Aliens use sonar-scanning for reconnaissance, normally you would think that an Alien would use something a bit more sophisticated. The only known reason for why the Aliens would use sonar is because they used to live underground on Phobon, and Sonar tends to work best underground and in water.