This is a fanfiction story of the original XCOM game, put out by Microprose in 1994. It starts with a brief introduction, than moves to the first mission with eight soldiers. In order to move the story, I have incorporated a few minor elements of the 2012 reboot, but am trying to stick as close as possible to the 1994 game. This is Part 1 of 2.

A geek ends up in the XCOM universe. Good News: He's just the Chief Engineer's personal assistant. Bad News: The Chief Engineer is Tony Stark.

Mankind has survived its crucible, and while scarred and changed by the Ethereals, they advance into the cosmos. The galaxy beyond is a place of wonder and terror, of wealth and strife. Amid the threats and opportunities, both within and without, XCOM remains vigilant. Mass Effect/XCOM/Eclipse Phase/FEAR/Destiny fusion.

Life and death. PTSD and relief. Sacrifice. Love? What does a soldier go through when fighting the alien invaders and defending Earth? This is the story of the soldiers of XCOM in Beaglerush's Youtube let's play "Live and Impossible Season 2". If you are reading this and haven't seen the series, I highly encourage you to check it out.

When aliens begin an invasion of Earth, the XCOM project is activated in a desperate attempt to slow the incursion and save humanity. With few options, the Council turns to the only one who will do whatever it takes to defend humanity. Now, the war criminal known as the Commander must rally the defenders of Earth while contending with his enemies within the United Nations.

XCOM is on the verge of collapse after a devastating alien attack at the heart of its operation robs it of its leadership and core operatives. As survivors struggle to rebuild, they discover a missing weapons convoy in France and the attack on HQ are connected in a way no one imagined; the enemy is within humanity itself. EW storyline-based, with additions from the Long War Mod.

This is my take on the story of the First Alien War (1999-2003), following the plot of UFO Defense. THE STORY IS COMPLETE - Warning: Some of the reviews contain major spoilers!