# Capturing aliens - more of the same kind (Spoiler possible) **URL:** \ **Category:** Hints and Tips\ **Created:** [February 4, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/capturing-aliens-more-of-the-same-kind-spoiler-possible/9317 "2020-02-04T21:46:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![LouisdeFuines](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forums.snapshotgames.com/louisdefuines/32/2605_2.png) [@LouisdeFuines](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/LouisdeFuines)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/capturing-aliens-more-of-the-same-kind-spoiler-possible/9317/1 "2020-02-04T21:46:15Z")
Does it make sense to capture more the one from each kind? For example: When I capture the first Arthron and research it, I will gain 10 % more damage. What if I capture a second Arthron? Will I have another research with further 10 % or not? Is there any gain in capturing more then one specimen of each alien? ---
**Author:** ![Lunazathoth](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forums.snapshotgames.com/lunazathoth/32/2305_2.png) [@Lunazathoth](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Lunazathoth)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/capturing-aliens-more-of-the-same-kind-spoiler-possible/9317/2 "2020-02-04T21:51:18Z")
Without spoiling, there is a gameplay benefit to it after certain research down the line, yes. ---
**Author:** ![LouisdeFuines](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forums.snapshotgames.com/louisdefuines/32/2605_2.png) [@LouisdeFuines](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/LouisdeFuines)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2020, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/capturing-aliens-more-of-the-same-kind-spoiler-possible/9317/3 "2020-02-04T22:08:37Z")
Ok, but I won`t benefit from getting the 2nd, 3rd of fourth specimen of the same race, before I got that “certain research”, right? Or should I try to capture a second Triton or Arthron already? Will it help me? ---
**Author:** ![gamemaker\_rob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecb155/32.png) [@gamemaker\_rob](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/gamemaker_rob)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2020, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/capturing-aliens-more-of-the-same-kind-spoiler-possible/9317/4 "2020-02-04T22:21:23Z")
If you can do it, then capture them. You don’t lose anything unless you have no space left. ---
**Author:** ![Lunazathoth](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forums.snapshotgames.com/lunazathoth/32/2305_2.png) [@Lunazathoth](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Lunazathoth)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2020, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/capturing-aliens-more-of-the-same-kind-spoiler-possible/9317/5 "2020-02-04T22:24:58Z")
This. They’ll take up containment slots, but as long as you have space to spare you might as well stock up until you can use them. ---
**Author:** ![Leanproduction](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/bbce88/32.png) [@Leanproduction](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Leanproduction)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/capturing-aliens-more-of-the-same-kind-spoiler-possible/9317/6 "2020-02-05T19:46:53Z")
Can anyone tell me if it is possible to See how many containment Slots are full or empty? As some Pandas need more than one Slot it would be good to know if enough slots are available before capturing the Pandas. ---
**Author:** ![djoles77](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e19adc/32.png) [@djoles77](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/djoles77)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2020, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/capturing-aliens-more-of-the-same-kind-spoiler-possible/9317/7 "2020-02-05T19:51:33Z")
You have 50 slots. Small enemies take 1 slot, big enemies more. You have containment tab in personnel. ![Phoenix Point Screenshot 2020.01.10 - 00.58.51.41 - 2](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/uploads/snapshotgames/original/2X/9/92964673e946f3609a54f4f51053c12848f40f2b.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Lorifel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forums.snapshotgames.com/lorifel/32/2366_2.png) [@Lorifel](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Lorifel)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2020, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/capturing-aliens-more-of-the-same-kind-spoiler-possible/9317/8 "2020-02-05T19:51:53Z")
Yes 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Leanproduction](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/bbce88/32.png) [@Leanproduction](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Leanproduction)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2020, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/capturing-aliens-more-of-the-same-kind-spoiler-possible/9317/9 "2020-02-05T20:13:17Z")
Thank you. Never seen that Info… although iam nearly at the end now. ---
**Author:** ![LouisdeFuines](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forums.snapshotgames.com/louisdefuines/32/2605_2.png) [@LouisdeFuines](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/LouisdeFuines)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2020, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/capturing-aliens-more-of-the-same-kind-spoiler-possible/9317/10 "2020-02-07T15:11:03Z")
Can someone please spoil me? What do I have to research more, to have more benefit from capturing aliens after the first specimen ---
**Author:** ![Lunazathoth](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forums.snapshotgames.com/lunazathoth/32/2305_2.png) [@Lunazathoth](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Lunazathoth)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2020, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/capturing-aliens-more-of-the-same-kind-spoiler-possible/9317/11 "2020-02-07T15:14:37Z")
Align with Disciples of Anu to get access to mutation research. This in turn leads you to be able to build a mutation lab in your bases, and unlocks further research for mutagen harvesting. That’s the research you want. Exchanges your prisoners for mutagen which can be used to mutate your soldiers or build mutogs. ---
**Author:** ![LouisdeFuines](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forums.snapshotgames.com/louisdefuines/32/2605_2.png) [@LouisdeFuines](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/LouisdeFuines)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2020, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/capturing-aliens-more-of-the-same-kind-spoiler-possible/9317/12 "2020-02-07T16:48:40Z")
@Lunazathoth: I got aligned with New Jericho. So do more captives make only sense with Anu? ---
**Author:** ![Lunazathoth](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forums.snapshotgames.com/lunazathoth/32/2305_2.png) [@Lunazathoth](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Lunazathoth)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/capturing-aliens-more-of-the-same-kind-spoiler-possible/9317/13 "2020-02-07T16:51:41Z")
No, you can try aligning with DoA too (might be easier said than done depending on your current diplomacy levels) or if you don’t want to/don’t think you can, then you can always pilfer their research centres 😉 But yes, without that particular research from DoA’s tech tree there’s no benefit to holding captives other than vivisections and goo/psychic/viral research. ---
**Author:** ![Zzzz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/f0a364/32.png) [@Zzzz](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Zzzz)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2020, 8:05am UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/capturing-aliens-more-of-the-same-kind-spoiler-possible/9317/14 "2020-02-08T08:05:36Z")
Weird we should be able transform them in food, some look tasty. ---
**Author:** ![Lunazathoth](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forums.snapshotgames.com/lunazathoth/32/2305_2.png) [@Lunazathoth](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Lunazathoth)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2020, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/capturing-aliens-more-of-the-same-kind-spoiler-possible/9317/15 "2020-02-08T12:42:33Z")
I know right? One Scylla could feed my boys and girls for a month! Incidentally, it always gives me a wry smile that we do acquire food from the Egg research projects lol. ---
**Author:** ![CorporalJonlan](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forums.snapshotgames.com/corporaljonlan/32/905_2.png) [@CorporalJonlan](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/CorporalJonlan)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2020, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/capturing-aliens-more-of-the-same-kind-spoiler-possible/9317/16 "2020-02-08T17:37:48Z")
> [@Zzzz](#): > > Weird we should be able transform them in food, some look tasty. [The Legend of Fort Bacon](https://phoenixpoint.info/archive/2018/8/3/the-legend-of-fort-bacon) ---
**Author:** ![Highlander73](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forums.snapshotgames.com/highlander73/32/3734_2.png) [@Highlander73](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/Highlander73)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2020, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/capturing-aliens-more-of-the-same-kind-spoiler-possible/9317/18 "2020-12-30T18:12:45Z")
> [@Lunazathoth](#): > > Incidentally, it always gives me a wry smile that we do acquire food from the Egg research projects lol. It unlocks the pandoran eggs’ omelette recipe for your operative’s mess hall. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![sectoid\_br](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forums.snapshotgames.com/sectoid_br/32/3505_2.png) [@sectoid\_br](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/sectoid_br)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2020, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/capturing-aliens-more-of-the-same-kind-spoiler-possible/9317/19 "2020-12-30T23:08:51Z")
More spoilery spoilers: you CAN turn them into food. I don’t know the specific research though, but it’s probably from Anu too. ---
**Author:** ![MadSkunky](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forums.snapshotgames.com/madskunky/32/2650_2.png) [@MadSkunky](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/u/MadSkunky)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2020, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/capturing-aliens-more-of-the-same-kind-spoiler-possible/9317/20 "2020-12-30T23:27:09Z")
And a spoilered clarification: Actually it is a PP tech after the first pandoran vivisection 😉