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NAME OF THE PLAYTEST UNIT: Nova

Army Test
Map: Country Road
Team I
Nova(210) Luke Cage(190) Wolverine(280) Firestar(120) Daredevil II(200) (1000)
Team II
Mister Fantastic(235) The Thing(325) Invisible Woman(215) Human Torch(225) (1000)

Spoiler Alert!

Damage Dealt:
5 Wounds total. 2 Wounds with a normal attack, 3 Wounds with Human Rocket.

Forced To The Limit
Activated to prevent being destroyed by Thing in Round 5

Human Rocket
Used once against Invisible Woman dealing 3 Wounds in Round 3

Round 2 - Team I Wins Initiative
Torch and Thing start a double team attack on Luke Cage. Wolverine advances to engage Torch but is effected by Torch's Flame On as he disengaged, taking a wound for himself and dealing damage to Wolverine. Wolverine Heals at the end of the round.
Round 3 - Team I Wins Initiative
Nova performs a Human Rocket attack on Invisible Woman. Thing continues his attacks on Cage while Fantastic Rubber Wraps Wolverine,preventing him from advancing on Invisible Woman, and attacking. Wolverine goes into a Beserker Rage on Fantastic. Cage continues his engagement with Thing while Torch drops in and unleashes a Supernova Special that destroys Firestar, severely wounding Wolverine, and leaving a singe on Cage. Wolverine continues his Beserker Rage on Fantastic destroying him and heals at the end of the round.
Round 4 - Team II Wins Initiative
Thing finally breaks Cage and Wolverine finally advances on Invisible Woman destroying her in his rage. Torch walks up to Wolverine and attacks as Daredevil sneaks up and attacks Torch. Thing closes in on Wolverine and Clobbers him good.
Round 5 - Team II Initiative Won
Thing and Nova spend the round exchanging blows with one another, Nova activates Pushed to the Limit but unfortunately still falls. Daredevil takes out Torch
Round 6 - Team I Initiative Won
Daredevil closes in on Thing but he retaliates with a brutal blow. Daredevil exchanges blows with Thing while activating Go the Distance and finally brings down the big man.

Winning Team
Daredevil II 1/4 Wounds

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Army Test
Map: Country Road
Team I:
Nova(210) Captain America(240) Uncle Sam(240) Bucky(60) (750)
Team II:
Green Lantern-Jordan(350) Flash-Allen(250) Green Arrow-Queen(150) (750)

Spoiler Alert!

Damage Dealt
Primarily engaged with Green Lantern. All his attacks dealt would have dealt decent damage but were blocked by Green Shield.

Forced To The Limit
Activated in Round 4 to prevent death against Green Lantern.

Human Rocket
Used once against Green Lantern. Would have been a devastating attack but blocked by Green Shield

Round 2 - Team I Wins Initiative
Nova is the first to start attacking using his Human Rocket ability against Green Lantern but unfortunately blocked by a Green Shield. Green Arrow takes a shot at Buckey with Bucky retaliating with an attack of his own. Captain America throws his shield taking out Green Arrow with Flash speed dodging the attack. Flash then comes in with a flurry of fists taking Bucky down and was flanked by Uncle Sam who punched him in the back of the head. Green Lantern starts attacking Nova with his Fearless Charge.
Round 3 - Team 2 Wins Initiative
Green Lantern and Nova continue exchanging attacks with one another while Flash unleashes a flurry of blows against Capt. When Capt. returns an attack of his own, Flash speed dodges out of there.
Round 4 - Team II Wins Initiative
Green Lantern continues his assault on Nova utilizing his Fearless Charge with Nova activating Pushed to the Limit. Nova attempts another heavy blow but blocked by a Green Shield. Flash continues to rush up on Capt. and retreats with a speed dodge when attacked back. Green Lantern finally brings down Nova while Uncle Sam flanks behind Green Lantern who activates another Green Shield.
Round 5 - Team I Wins Initiative
Uncle Sam and Green Lantern exchange blows with Green Lantern dealing a heavy hit against Uncle Sam using his Fearless Charge. Capt. takes a lucky shot with his shield throw and knocks out Flash. Green Lantern uses his final Shield against an attack from Sam.
Round 6 - Team I Wins Initiative
Uncle Sam wins the game destroying Green Lantern.

Winning Team
Captain America 2/5 Wounds Remaining
Uncle Sam 1/6 Wounds Remaining

THOUGHTS ON THE TESTED UNIT'S COST, BALANCE, & DRAFTABILITY:
Loved using the Human Rocket ability, unfortunately could not dish out any damage in the second being blocked all the time, but if that shield ability was not in place it would have been a slaughter. The ability to take no damage with his first ability be a good opportunity to turn the tide, just not against heavy hitters. Both matches were fairly close but unfortunately Nova did not make it to see the W. Luke Cage team ups with other crime fighters is a good plan as well as team ups that bump up his attack. Not really that familiar with Nova but all in all a real enjoyable character to play with.