Resistance Orders

Resistance Orders are a new strategy layer mechanic introduced in XCOM 2: War of the Chosen.

Resistance Orders are special passive bonuses from the Resistance Factions that can benefit the player in unique ways. They are able to be used when the Resistance Ring facility is constructed.

Resistance Orders are able to affect a wide variety of things on both the strategy layer and tactical combat layer of the game with effects such as decreasing facility construction time, increasing Intel gains, or providing a bonus soldier on a mission.

Resistance Orders are applied at the start of each month via a special screen that allows them to pick from the available Resistance Orders. Initially, each contacted Resistance Faction provides two Resistance Orders and a single slot available for any Order to activate in. Upgrading the Resistance Ring provides more universally-usable slots (up to 3) while improving Influence with Resistance Factions opens up slots (up to 2 for each faction) for faction-specific Orders.

Resistance Orders cannot be re-chosen until the month ends, where the player is able to switch or add new Orders to fit the situation.

Some Resistance Orders and Continent Bonuses overlap with one another. If a bonus appears as a Continent Bonus, it will not appear as a Resistance Order and vice versa. Some of the buffs provided by Continental Bonuses will be split into "I" or "II" grades in Resistance Orders. For example, when Skirmishers' Under the Table appears as a Continent Bonus, its impact ratio is 50%, but when it appears as Resistance Orders, it is split into two grades with 20% and 30% impact ratios, respectively. The occurrence of such Resistance Orders is not regularly fixed, as players may first obtain the one with a higher impact.

Resistance Orders: Reapers

Reaper Resistance Orders focus on improving the support of XCOM by the Earth's Resistance movement.

Ballistics Modeling
	The speed of all weapons research is increased by 15%.
"This is my rifle...this is my...other rifle. We have many rifles. You get the idea." - Volk
Between the Eyes
	Any XCOM shot that hits the Lost is an instant headshot kill. This does not apply to any soldiers acquired during the mission or resistance operatives.
"Now you can see what it's like being a Reaper." - Volk
Guardian Angels
	Covert Actions will not be ambushed. The risk of Ambush disappears after the respective rival Chosen is defeated.
"I have eyes in the back of many heads." - Volk
Heavy Equipment
	Excavation speed increased by 50%.
"We have no use for this equipment, but oddly enough you seem to." - Volk
Infiltrate
	On timed missions, the timer does not begin until the squad has lost concealment.
"I see no reason to start the clock until the trap is sprung." - Volk
Lightning Strike
	Units gain +3 mobility for the first 2 turns of battle while the squad remains concealed.
"In the shadows, we can move further than you might think." - Volk
Munitions Experts
	Experimental Ammo projects in the Proving Grounds are completed instantly.
"We don't spend a lot of time on research, but we do extensive field trials." - Volk
Popular Support I
	Supplies collected from each Supply Drop are increased by 10%.
"I admit there are some benefits to stepping out of the shadows." - Volk
Popular Support II
	Supplies collected from each Supply Drop are increased by 15%.
"We don't care what they think of us...but it doesn't hurt to be popular." - Volk
Rapid Collection
	Resistance supply drops are collected instantly.
"I'd just assume you handle the logistics." - Volk
Recruiting Centers
	New recruits cost only §15.
"We're only looking for the right kind of people. If they come cheap, that's just a bonus." - Volk
Resistance Network
	If there are contacts with new regions in progress, they will be instantly completed upon activation of this Order.
"All that technology, and you say you couldn't do this before?" - Volk
Resistance Rising I
	+1 Resistance Contact.
"The people of Earth are eager to join the fight, they just wanted to make sure you were serious first." - Volk
Resistance Rising II
	+2 Resistance Contacts.
"More groups appear every day, let's hope they all know their place." - Volk
Scavengers
	All resource rewards from scanned Rumors are doubled.
"Some of our biggest scores came from rumors of activity in the old cities." - Volk
Volunteer Army
	On every mission, there is a chance that a Resistance soldier will join the XCOM squad. Can trigger together with the Skirmishers Order Double Agent.
"As they say, variety is the spice of life." - Volk

Resistance Orders: Skirmishers

Skirmishers Resistance Orders focus on exploiting weaknesses of ADVENT and providing insider knowledge to XCOM.

Bomb Squad
	Experimental Grenade and Heavy Weapon projects are completed instantly in the Proving Grounds.
"Give us your most powerful weapons, and we will gladly deliver their fury to the Elders." - Betos
Decoys and Deceptions
	All knowledge gained by the Chosen is reduced by 33%.
"The Elders' Chosen are not as superior as they would have us believe." - Betos
Double Agent
	On every mission, there is a chance that an ADVENT unit will join the XCOM squad. Can trigger together with the Reapers Resistance Order Volunteer Army.
"There are still those waiting to be freed from the Elders' service, we must only find them." - Betos
Impact Modeling
	The speed of all armor research is increased by 15%.
"With freedom, adaptation has been critical to the survival of my kind." - Betos
Information War
	The Tech Defense of all enemies and hack targets is lowered by -20.
"Their network has many vulnerabilities, it was conceived of by humans under duress." - Betos
Inside Job I
	All Intel rewards increased by 10%.
"Use our knowledge of their ways to further the cause." - Betos
Inside Job II
	All Intel rewards increased by 15%.
"None have seen more of the Elders' false vision than those who have served them." - Betos
Inside Knowledge
	The effect of all weapon modifications is increased.
"When our bodies were freed, our minds still retained all that we knew of our training." - Betos
Integrated Warfare
	All PCS effects are increased.
"My kind were bred for enhancement." - Betos
Modular Construction
	Facility construction speed is increased by 25%.
"My kind know all too well the Elders' means of quickly infesting new worlds." - Betos
Private Channel
	All mission timers are increased by 2 turns.
"The Elders' forces have flaws, weaknesses to be exploited by those aware." - Betos
Quid Pro Quo
	All Black Market costs reduced by 33%.
"We requested a discount. They were not in a position to decline." - Betos
Sabotage
	Remove one block of Avatar Progress at the end of every month. Removes 1 dot from the Avatar statue in the ocean. If the the statue has no dot under it, removes 1 dot from any Facility on the map instead, which may result in Facilities with 0 dot.
"As the Elders' vision crumbles, we will bask in their anger." - Betos
Tactical Analysis
	Enemy units lose one action on their next turn if discovered on the XCOM turn. Most enemies will have only one action left, and can either move or attack -- but not both. Exceptions being Sectopods and Gatekeepers as they have 3 actions in a turn. ADVENT Stun Lancers often shoot instead of melee due to not being able to cover the distance with one action. ADVENT Purifiers often run away into cover if their flame attack cannot reach your soldier from where they stand. Codex can still attack as normal with one action, as their Teleport ability costs no action.
"Without our Commander to lead them, ADVENT has limited tactical options." - Betos
Under the Table I
	The Black Market pays a 20% Supply Premium for goods.
"There was no discussion needed, our terms were met on first glance." - Betos
Under the Table II
	The Black Market pays a 30% Supply Premium for goods.
"Some are intimidated by our kind, and if it furthers the cause, we will impose upon them." - Betos
Vulture
	Enemies drop additional loot items.
"Take everything they have stolen from this world." - Betos
Weak Points
	Any shredding attack from XCOM does an additional +1 shred to the target. Does not increase shred of a Claymore.
"The Elders' protection of those bound to their will has its limits." - Betos

Resistance Orders: Templars

Templar Resistance Orders focus on accelerating the growth of individual soldiers and the development of XCOM as a whole. Skirmishers Resistance Orders focus on exploiting weaknesses of ADVENT and providing insider knowledge to XCOM.

Art of War
	Ability Points gained by promotion are increased by 25%.
"In their eagerness to drive the false gods from our world, they take to knowledge with unparalleled voracity." - Geist
Bonds of War
	Soldier bonds grow 25% faster.
"Through their shared experience in battle, they will forge a lasting bond." - Geist
Deeper Learning I
	Soldiers' XP gains are increased by 10%.
"Long have we focused on mastering our power. Now, we must diversify our talents." - Geist
Deeper Learning II
	Soldiers' XP gains are increased by 20%.
"Our power must be equally matched by our wisdom, by our breadth, by our cunning!" - Geist
Feedback
	Psionic attacks on XCOM units will cause damage to the caster.
"The power of this world cannot be turned against its rightful masters!" - Geist
Greater Resolve
	Lightly wounded soldiers can be sent into combat.
"Pain is only in the mind, and we are its master." - Geist
Hidden Reserves I
	Gain an additional +2 on the Avenger.
"The false gods have found many ways to channel the Earth's power, and so shall we." - Geist
Hidden Reserves II
	Gain an additional +3 power on the Avenger.
"With greater focus, comes a greater mastery of the power that rightfully belongs to humanity." - Geist
Machine Learning
	Research breakthroughs are twice as likely to occur.
"It is not the machine, but the power of the Earth that guides your hand." - Geist
Mental Fortitude
	All battle madness (panic, obsession, berserk, shattered) only lasts one turn. Battle madness is usually inflicted on the enemy turn, meaning that your soldier will recover on your turn without losing any actions.
"Through faith, comes focus. Do not fear the Elders' trivial attempts at agitation." - Geist
Noble Cause
	Will recovery in all soldiers is 20% faster.
"Their spirits will be lifted by the righteous truth of our cause." - Geist
Pursuit of Knowledge
	Laboratory facilities provide an additional 20% boost to research times. Seems to be the only way to reduce time for Research Breakthroughs (needs verification).
"The pursuit of greater understanding is second only to the intense focus required of our Psionic meditation." - Geist
Stay With Me
	Soldiers are much more likely to bleed out rather than die when their health drops to 0. There is 1% chance to bleed out instead of dying for every point of Will over 50. Stay With Me increases this chance to 2% per point of Will over 50.
"Let our faith bolster your spirit, we will not let you enter the Void so easily." - Geist
Suit Up
	All armor and vest projects in the Proving Ground are completed instantly. Include Light and Heavy Armor projects and Experimental Armors.
"We must carefully protect the lives of all humans who have survived thus far." - Geist
Tithe
	Resource rewards on all missions are increased by 15%.
"Just as there are those who would honor the false gods, so will we tithe to the masters of our cause." - Geist
Trial by Fire
	Double the Ability Points gained in combat.
"If failure means death, then they must learn from their successes." - Geist
Vengeance
	When a squadmate dies, the entire squad receives random bonuses for two turns. Does not apply for the death of 'additional' Resistance / ADVENT defector squadmates.
"It would be harder to deny our people their chance at vengeance, than it will be to facilitate their just retribution." - Geist

Notes

• Vengeance does not work if a soldier received through Volunteer Army or Double Agent dies.
• Volunteer Army and Double Agent have a chance to trigger per mission, and can trigger on the same mission.