The storyline follows a team of modern day investigators as they use alien technology to solve crime, both alien and human.

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But Fargo has North Dakota State University, a vendor of young brains employed by a large Microsoft division and by newer outfits, such as Alien Technology, an RFID chip leader.

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And of course, the strategic element of building bases, researching alien technology and keeping terrified nations onside and funding your shadowy transnational organization is really the heart of the game.

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Probably through reverse engineering from alien technology.

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Louis before alien terraforming technology destroyed most of the city.

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Saints Row IV lets players delve into an arsenal of alien weaponry and technology that will turn each Saint into an ultimate entity of destruction.

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It is where you find out about each new mission, but also where you tell scientists to start exploring new technology or have engineers build a containment area so you can interrogate alien captives.

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