Between missions, you scavenge for resources (food and materials) to upgrade your base, recruit new fighters, and research advanced weaponry.
You lead a squad of up to six resistance fighters. Players use Action Points (AP) for movement, attacking, or using abilities like overwatch (though some versions notably lacked a standard overwatch). Falling Skies The Game
Much like XCOM, if your soldiers die in battle, they are gone forever, which adds a layer of consequence to every move. Between missions, you scavenge for resources (food and
A standout feature borrowed from Assassin's Creed is a gopher system where you can send idle recruits on automated recon missions to gather resources without player risk. Strengths and Weaknesses recruit new fighters