"Two possibilities exist:

Either we are alone in the Universe

or we are not.

Both are equally terrifying."

-Arthur C Clarke

Hello Reader.

In light of the recent extra terrestrial incursions, this council of nations has convened to approve the activation of the XCOM project.

You have been chosen to read about this initiative.

We have armed it with the best soldiers humanity has to offer.

To oversee our first and last line of defense.

Their and the commander's decisions will have considerable influence on this planets future.

We urge you to keep that in mind as you proceed.

Welcome to XCOM, Reader...