There are three factions these are the Reapers, the Skirmishers and the Templars.Īfter you build the Resistance Ring, you can work with any factions you've found to perform non-combat missions called Covert Actions. These factions have their own ideals and beliefs that will be shown by their leaders and their troops. The factions are found throughout Earth, and are assaulting ADVENT and the aliens in hopes of reclaiming earth. Resistance Factions are three groups introduced in the XCOM 2 expansion War of the Chosen.