Research Lab

Research Labs are the the main driving force of XCOM's R&D.

Overview
A number of labs spanning several floors make up the core of the Research Division. Thanks to a modular design, each individual lab can specialise in a certain area, be that genetic study, artefact investigation, autopsy and so on. Once up and running, materials relevant to the lab's field of study will be sent there, then relocated to the appropriate storage area afterwards. In order to protect the facility and the staff, more dangerous items are processed by labs on lower sub-levels which have more stringent security and safety measures. If needed, each lab block can be locked down and isolated individually, preventing the spread of potential contaminants.