What is the avatar project in XCOM 2?

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Tags

1. #block
2. #meter
3. #appears
4. #determines
5. #aliens
6. #progress
7. #means
8. #towards
9. #located
10. #avatar
11. #project
12. #called
13. #gameplay
14. #counter
15. #screen
16. #geoscape
17. #mechanic
18. #victory
19. #completion