Alien autopsies can be conducted in the Research Labs by Dr. Vahlen (after Xeno-biology has been researched in XCOM: Enemy Within). They provide insight into the aliens' physiology and the most effective means for XCOM to combat them. Autopsies become available as the corpses of a newly encountered aliens are recovered. Autopsies can unlock new items, aircraft armament modules, facilities, and Foundry projects as well as valuable research credits.
XCOM Database[]
“ | Autopsies conducted in the Research Labs by Dr. Vahlen have the potential to provide insights not only into how the aliens function in Earth's environment, but also the most effective means for XCOM to combat them. | ” |
– XCOM Database, XCOM: Enemy Unknown |
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