Base Defence exploit?

Hi,

After an initial firefights ending up with 12 men down (out of 16) in 3 rounds, I retreated the 4 survivors in the command room. Except for 2 aliens who went there almost by chance, there is no assault on my survivors... So I wonder if people are encountering the same thing?

The obvious exploit would be to stay in the command room from the start, and then start sweeping at your pace once some aliens are down or fog of war is lifted after 20 turns.

Would that cause an issue with aliens destroying things in your base?

Sticking to the command room is how I've handled the only 2 base attacks I've had to repel, and they did come in there just as normal.

It's probably just that, just as normal, some AIs are passive and will just stay in their area unless you come for them, and all the agressive ones got killed in the first exchange.

Downside to staying in your command centre is the aliens start blowing up your facilities if you don't engage them. When the mission ends you'll lose access to lab, workshop, etc (whatever they blew up) until it is fixed.

If you have the means, it's best to engage the aliens rather than wait. If not, then sure take it slow and let them come to you on your terms.