Special Operations Central Oversight

The Special Operations Central Oversight (aka SOCO) is a secure area of operations responsible for managing global covert operations.

Overview
While XCOM's main objective involved military intervention, a substantial part of anti-EXALT operations involved covert operations and infiltration. To accommodate this, XCOM has a secure facility in a side-room located next to Mission Control, accessible only by authorised personnel. SOCO maintains constant tracking of covert operatives and their activities, as well as documenting potential EXALT operatives and bases. Unlike operations co-ordinated through Mission Control, covert missions are strictly classified on a need-to-know basis. The room consists of a large monitor covering one side of the room with smaller terminals located around the room, as well as a biometric identification system for entry. A holographic projection system is installed into the room but is not always used, SOCO also has access to XCOM's surveillance grid for monitoring purposes. If needed, the control room can connect with systems of outside intelligence agencies for joint operations.