The Book of Robot (Rudy Conners)

[Lord Pyre]

The Book of Robot

C3G IMAGE WAVE 21
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE


Comic PDF


Mini PDF

The figure used for this unit is a Heroclix figure from the Invincible set.
Its model number and name are #003 / Robot.

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Character Bio - Robot was the founder of the Teen Team, a group of teenage superheroes that investigated local crimes. He used a specialized flying vehicle to carry his teammates, Atom Eve, Rex-Splode, and Dupli-Kate, into battle. They were very successful as a team, especially after they met Invincible, who outclassed them all and could help them in ways that weren't possible for them.
Originally thought to be just a plain robot, it turns out that the robot body was just an automaton, controlled by the "real" robot, who was a deformed person who couldn't live outside of his chamber. Tired of this horrible life, he bribed the Mauler Twins to help him create a clone body of Rex-Splode (who he chose because his crush, Monster Girl, always thought Rex was cute). Allowing his old body to die off, Robot was now able to interact in person, but still maintaining his telepathic control of his automatons.
Eventually, he is chosen by Cecil Steadman to be the new leader of the Guardians of the Globe, due to his strategic brilliance. With his cloned body, he is capable of going into battles himself, using his robots as strength-enhancing suits, but he usually prefers staying safe in his base, while controlling his robots and leading the team.
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-Rulings and Clarifications-

• Base Clarification: Robot is a single based figure.
• Q: Can you use Carry if you move 0 spaces to reposition one of your figures, and then use Guarding the Globe, because Robot himself didn't move.
• A: No, because even moving 0 spaces is moving, which means Robot could not use his Guarding the Globe power at that point. In order to use his Carry, he must move, even if it's a movement of 0, but if he does move, even 0 spaces, he can't use Guarding the Globe that turn.

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-Combinations and Synergies-

Incoming Synergy:

• As an Android, Robot has these Android Synergies.

Outgoing Synergy:

• N/A

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-Immunities, Benefits, and Weaknesses-

Immunities:

• As a Large figure, Robot cannot be affected by aspects of certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with Large figures.
• As a figure with the Super Strength special power, Robot cannot be affected by aspects of certain special power. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with the Super Strength special power.
• As a figure with the Flying special power, Robot cannot be affected by aspects of certain special power. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with the Flying special power.
• As an Android, Robot cannot be affected by aspects of certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with Androids.

Benefits:

• As a Large figure, Robot interacts differently with certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with Large figures.
• As a figure with the Super Strength special power, Robot interacts differently with certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with the Super Strength special power.

Weaknesses:

• As an Android, Robot can be affected by aspects of certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with Androids.
• As a figure with the Flying special power, Robot can be affected by aspects of certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with the Flying special power.

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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-

• N/A

-Heroscapers Community Contributions-

• Initial playtest: (Lord Pyre)
• Second playtest: (Ninja Status)
• Third playtest: (DocGlock)
• Fourth playtest: (Red Eyed Jedi)
• Art: Comic, Figure, Background
• Art by A3n

[Lord Pyre]

NAME = ROBOT
SECRET IDENTITY = RUDY CONNERS

SPECIES = ANDROID
UNIQUENESS = UNIQUE HERO
CLASS = STRATEGIST
PERSONALITY = CALCULATING

SIZE/HEIGHT = LARGE 5

LIFE = 5

MOVE = 6
RANGE = 4
ATTACK = 4
DEFENSE = 4

POINTS = 210

TACTICAL ADVANTAGE 2
When rolling for initiative, you may add 2 to your roll if at least one Order Marker is on this card.

CARRY
Before moving Robot, you may choose an unengaged friendly small or medium figure adjacent to Robot. After you move Robot, place the chosen figure on an empty space adjacent to Robot.

GUARDING THE GLOBE!
After revealing an Order Marker on this card and taking a turn with Robot, if he did not move this turn, you may either:

• Take a turn with any Unique Hero you control within 6 clear sight spaces of Robot; or
• Move any 2 other figures you control up to 4 spaces each.

SUPER STRENGTH

FLYING

[Lord Pyre]

Mini pics:

Spoiler Alert!

[SirGalahad]

Pre-emptive edits:

Originally Posted by Lord Pyre

GUARDING THE GLOBE!
After revealing an Order Marker on this card and taking a turn with Robot, if he did not move this turn, you may either:

• Take a turn with any Unique Hero within 6 clear sight spaces of Robot; Or:
• Move any 2 others figures you control up to 4 spaces each.

CARRY
Before moving Robot, you may choose an unengaged friendly small or medium figure adjacent to Robot. After you move Robot, place the chosen figure on an empty space adjacent to Robot.

edit: Tactical Advantage should be listed first, since it's an initiative boost, then Carry, since that's in the movement phase, then Guarding the Globe! since that's an after taking a turn power.

[Lord Pyre]

Carry I took off the Hasbro card. Are we okay with fiddling with that? (I assume yes)

[quozl]

I commented on this earlier so you know I like it.

So I don't miss it later:

GUARDIANS OF THE GLOBE
After revealing an Order Marker and instead of taking a turn with Robot normally, you may choose Robot or any Unique Hero you control within 6 clear sight spaces to take a turn. After taking a turn with the chosen hero, you may move up to two figures you control 4 spaces each.

And from the comic picture, should he be able to carry 2 figures? Call it Space Bike Carry or whatever his vehicle is called.

[Hahma]

GUARDIANS OF THE GLOBE
After revealing an Order Marker on this card and instead of taking a turn with Robot normally, you may choose Robot or any Unique Hero you control within 6 clear sight spaces to take a turn. After taking a turn with the chosen hero, you may move up to two figures you control 4 spaces each.

Probably should have "on this card"

After taking a turn with the chosen hero, you may move up to two figures you control 4 spaces each

Is the intention for the player that takes a turn to be able to be 1 of the 2 figures moving 4 spaces?

Don't know this guy at all, but seems fine otherwise.

[Lord Pyre]

Quozl, we could have two figures carried, but it's not that important, and I don't want it to be too crazy powerful. He didn't even use the bike much in the comics, but that's the only figure available, so I went with it.

Hahma, I'll change it to two other figures! Wasn't the intent, no!

And I just edited in a bio for those who don't know him!

[johnny139]

I think he's a bit too... good. You're moving a ton of figures and you get Order Marker flexibility on top of that. Any way we can tone it down a bit (maybe make the movement and turn power either-or?)?

[IAmBatman]

Yep, there are a few initial concerns here for sure.

Calculated Response stacks with Angel in ways I don't particularly care for, especially when you factor in carry as well. Too much defensive movement with this combo, IMO. Honestly, this is one where I'd prefer any of Oracle's three powers to this.

I like Guardians of the Globe, but it'll need to be tested with combos such as Archangel and Human Torch, since free movement can be offensive. Also, we'll have to see what it does for common squad armies that benefit from free movement.

[Lord Pyre]

If we want we can just cut Calculated Response completely. The Guardians power is my favorite, and we can just cost him according to that and Carry. I think I want to stay away from carrying two figures, since the Guardians movement plus two more is pretty darned significant, but we could still tweak it in some way if desired.

[Spidey'tilIDie]

What about if he takes the turn, then two can move; if someone else takes the turn, then only one can move?