Editing Savage X-COM: XCOM Structure (section)

===Research and Development===
New technology will be the key to winning this war. Prior to X-COM's activation, the R&D team was a small task force employed by the Council, developing the Raven Interceptor and SR77H Skyranger. With the advent of the conflict and full activation of the X-COM project, the research team, led by Dr Moira Vahlen, has been significantly expanded. Scientists and specialists from around the world are being recruited by X-COM, lured in by the prospect of research on alien lifeforms and technology. If X-COM can prove its worth, backing nations will send more staff to support the team.<br>

The engineering branch, led by Dr Raymond Shen, in addition to producing the aerospace elements X-COM uses, is gearing up for a new level of production. Taking newly discovered science and concepts, and turning them into workable prototypes for weapons, armors and other fields in weeks rather than years the normal development takes. Risks are being taken, but the nature of the situation demands it. X-COM will likely have to go into battle wielding barely understood technology and prototypes to counter the overwhelming technological advantage the aliens have.<br>

Science isn't all about labwork. Field research teams are being set up to investigate the aftermath of alien abductions and test technology in the field. Given the nature of the situation, they'll likely require escorts to perform their work safely.<br>