The Shadow Chamber is a facility aboard the Avenger in XCOM 2.
It provides a means for Dr. Richard Tygan and Chief Engineer Shen to attempt decryption of the aliens' most deeply encoded secrets, and allows the player to see enemy number and types before embarking on a mission (Enemies not previously encountered will be marked as ENEMY UNKNOWN).
| “ | This facility will allow Dr. Tygan and Chief Engineer Shen to conduct highly specialized projects to decrypt the aliens' most valuable secrets. | ” |
–In-game description | ||
Upgrade: Psionic Gate[]
- Provides access to Psionic Gate (Research)
- Costs: §200
- Required Power: 4 Power
- Monthly Upkeep: §50
Becomes available after completing the Investigate Codex Brain Coordinates mission.
| “ | Provide power to the mysterious alien gate and connect it to the Shadow Chamber computing array for analysis. | ” |
Available Research Projects[]
Although accessed from a dedicated facility, Shadow Chamber Projects require Richard Tygan's full attention, putting standard research and autopsies on hold until they are completed. Once a Shadow Chamber Project is completed, normal research resumes where it left off.