Editing Spawn Mechanics (section)

== Actions that have '''NO''' effect ==
* Time spent in mission - the in-game tip stating that more time spent leads to greater difficulty is referring to opportunities for spawning to occur and not decreased time between spawns
* Engaging in Combat
* Stratagem usage
* Breaches or Dropships - they are considered and additive element
* Planet
* Mission Type - Caveat, these are for "regular missions." Data has not been collected for Eradication, Blitz, Civilian Evacuation, or event specific (e.g. Terminid Pesticide)
* Proximity to Points of Interest
* Using Terminals
* Interacting of Objective elements like loading artillery shells or turning the radar dish
* Completion of Secondary Objectives