The Book of Nimrod

[Gurei-Ornery]

The Book of Nimrod

C3G MARVEL PUBLIC EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION 10
MINIONS AND MARAUDERS

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The figure used for this unit is a Heroclix figure from the Fantastic Forces set.
Its model number and name are #090 / Nimrod.

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Character Bio - Nimrod is an advanced form of Sentinel robot created by the Sentinels in an alternate future. Combining the strength to take on the likes of Juggernaut, the adaptability to determine and neutralize superhuman abilities of his opponents, and the ability to repair and enhance his structure, Nimrod proves to be the ultimate mutant hunter.
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-Rulings and Clarifications-

• Nimrod is an Event Hero and follows Event Hero rules.
• Base Clarification: Nimrod is a single-spaced figure.

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-Combinations and Synergies-

Incoming Synergy:

• As an Android, Nimrod has these Android Synergies.

Outgoing Synergy:

• Nimrod may use his Reconstruction special power to heal an adjacent Android. Current Androids.

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-Immunities, Benefits, and Weaknesses-

Immunities:

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

Benefits:

• As a Large figure, Nimrod interacts differently with certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with Large figures.
• As an Event Hero, Nimrod interacts differently with certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with Event Heroes.
• As a figure with the Super Strength special power, Nimrod interacts differently with certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with the Super Strength Special Power.

Weaknesses:

• As an Android, Nimrod interacts differently with certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with Androids.
• As a figure with the Flying special power, Nimrod interacts differently with certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with the Flying Special Power.
• As an Event Hero, Nimrod interacts differently with certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with Event Heroes.

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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-

• As an Android, Nimrod is immune to a number of special powers, such as Baron von Strucker's Death Spore Release. However, they also have certain vulnerabilities, such as Strucker's Satan's Claw Special Attack.

-Heroscapers Community Contributions-

• Initial playtest @ 430 points: (johnny139)
• Second playtest @ 430 points: (Hellfire)
• Third playtest @ 430 points: (ibechief)
• Fourth playtest @ 430 points: (Zettian Juggernaut)
• Fifth playtest @ 460 points: (Red Eyed Jedi)
• Sixth playtest @ 460 points: (fret_gurglo)
• Art: Comic by Margloth, Figure by Hellfire, Background by Scapemage
• Art by Scapemage

[Gurei-Ornery]

NAME = NIMROD

SPECIES = Android
UNIQUENESS = Event Hero
CLASS = Hunter
PERSONALITY = Adaptable

SIZE/HEIGHT = Large 7

LIFE = 6

MOVE = 6
RANGE = 5
ATTACK = 5
DEFENSE = 4

POINTS = 450

ADAPTIVE ASSAULT
When Nimrod attacks, he may attack one additional time. If Nimrod targets the same figure for this additional attack, you may reveal an "X" Order Marker on this card to add 1 to his Attack number and negate all of the defending figure's special powers for the rest of this turn.

ADAPTIVE RESISTANCE
Nimrod receives one extra defense die for each Wound Marker on this card.

RECONSTRUCTION
After taking a turn with Nimrod, if he is not engaged, you may remove one Wound Marker from this card or from the card of any adjacent Android figure.

SUPER STRENGTH
FLYING


Design used for Initial Playtest:

Spoiler Alert!

SPECIES = ANDROID
UNIQUENESS = EVENT HERO
CLASS = HUNTER
PERSONALITY = ADAPTABLE

SIZE/HEIGHT = LARGE 7

LIFE = 6

MOVE = 6
RANGE = 5
ATTACK = 5
DEFENSE = 4

POINTS = 500

ADAPTIVE ASSAULT 1
When Nimrod attacks, he may attack one additional time. If Nimrod targets the same figure for this additional attack, you may reveal an "X" Order Marker on this card to add 1 to his Attack number and negate all of the defending figure's special powers for the rest of this turn.

ADAPTIVE RESISTANCE
Nimrod receives one extra defense die for each Wound Marker he has.

RECONSTRUCTION
After taking a turn with Nimrod, you may remove one Wound Marker from this card, or, if Nimrod did not attack this turn and is not engaged, you may remove one Wound Marker from the card of any Android figure adjacent to Nimrod.

SUPER STRENGTH
FLYING

Original Design:

Spoiler Alert!

SPECIES = ANDROID
UNIQUENESS = EVENT HERO
CLASS = HUNTER
PERSONALITY = EFFICIENT

SIZE/HEIGHT = LARGE 7

LIFE = 8

MOVE = 6
RANGE = 5
ATTACK = 5
DEFENSE = 4

POINTS = 600 ?

ADAPTIVE ASSAULT
When Nimrod attacks, he may attack one additional time. If Nimrod targets the same figure with this additional attack, you may reveal the "X" Order Marker on this card to add 2 to his Attack Number and negate all of the defending figure's special powers for the rest of this turn.

ADAPTIVE RESISTANCE
Nimrod receives one extra defense die for each Wound Marker on this card to a maximum of 4 extra defense dice.

RECONSTRUCTION
After taking a turn with Nimrod, you may remove one Wound Marker from this card. If Nimrod did not attack this turn and is not engaged, you may also remove one Wound Marker from the card of any Android figure adjacent to Nimrod.

SUPER STRENGTH
FLYING

[Gurei-Ornery]

After seeing the Superman release, I started thinking Nimrod ought to drop in points, maybe closer to 500. I originally thought he should be higher than Master Mold, but maybe not, since a certain percentage of MM's points are tied to his bonding with and bringing back Sentinels, which Nimrod doesn't have.

Also, the tests I ran at SP levels had Nimrod dominating, so my first attempt at bringing his points down and weakening him a bit:

NIMROD

Spoiler Alert!

SPECIES = ANDROID
UNIQUENESS = EVENT HERO
CLASS = HUNTER
PERSONALITY = EFFICIENT

SIZE/HEIGHT = LARGE 7

LIFE = 8

MOVE = 6 5
RANGE = 5
ATTACK = 5 4
DEFENSE = 4 3

POINTS = 540 ?

ADAPTIVE ASSAULT
When Nimrod attacks, he may attack one additional time. If Nimrod targets the same figure with this additional attack, add 1 to his Attack Number and you may reveal the "X" Order Marker on this card to negate all of the defending figure's special powers that grant extra defense dice or automatic shields for the rest of this turn.

ADAPTIVE RESISTANCE
Nimrod receives one extra defense die for each Wound Marker on this card.

RECONSTRUCTION
After taking a turn with Nimrod in which only one attack was used, you may remove one Wound Marker from this card. If Nimrod did not attack this turn and is not engaged, you may instead remove one Wound Marker from the card of any Android figure adjacent to Nimrod.

SUPER STRENGTH
FLYING

[Karat]

Originally Posted by Gurei-Ornery

NIMROD

SPECIES = ANDROID
UNIQUENESS = EVENT HERO
CLASS = HUNTER
PERSONALITY = EFFICIENT

SIZE/HEIGHT = LARGE 7

LIFE = 8

MOVE = 6
RANGE = 5
ATTACK = 5
DEFENSE = 4

POINTS = 600 ?

ADAPTIVE ASSAULT
When Nimrod attacks, he may attack one additional time. If Nimrod targets the same figure withfor this additional attack, you may reveal the "X" Order Marker on this card to add 2 to his Attack Number and negate all of the defending figure's special powers for the rest of this turn.

ADAPTIVE RESISTANCE 4
Nimrod receives one extra defense die for each Wound Marker on this card to a maximum of 4 extra defense dice.

RECONSTRUCTION
After taking a turn with Nimrod, you may remove one Wound Marker from this card, or, i. If Nimrod did not attack this turn and is not engaged, you may also remove one Wound Marker from the card of any Android figure adjacent to Nimrod.

SUPER STRENGTH
FLYING

Wording suggestions in red. Overall, I think this is the best route to take with him.

[Gurei-Ornery]

Bats,

I like the life 6 and reusing Adaptive Defense as is from Doomsday's card. It will take a little text off the card also.

All,
I strongly suggest the +2 in Adaptive Assault be dropped or changed to +1. In the tests I ran, attacking with 6 from height and then hitting with 8 and negating special powers was devastating wiping out mid to high level figures in one turn.

[Karat]

Originally Posted by Gurei-Ornery

Bats,

I like the life 6 and reusing Adaptive Defense as is from Doomsday's card. It will take a little text off the card also.

All,
I strongly suggest the +2 in Adaptive Assault be dropped or changed to +1. In the tests I ran, attacking with 6 from height and then hitting with 8 and negating special powers was devastating wiping out mid to high level figures in one turn.

I'd suggest dropping his attack value by 1 then, but that's because I like the +2 factor. That being said, I'm fine with either direction.

[IAmBatman]

Originally Posted by Gurei-Ornery

Bats,

I like the life 6 and reusing Adaptive Defense as is from Doomsday's card. It will take a little text off the card also.

All,
I strongly suggest the +2 in Adaptive Assault be dropped or changed to +1. In the tests I ran, attacking with 6 from height and then hitting with 8 and negating special powers was devastating wiping out mid to high level figures in one turn.

Good stuff. I agree with you on all points.

[MegaSilver]

Originally Posted by Gurei-Ornery

ADAPTIVE ASSAULT 2
When Nimrod attacks, he may attack one additional time. If Nimrod targets the same figure with this additional attack, you may reveal the "X" Order Marker on this card to add 2 to his Attack Number and negate all of the defending figure's special powers for the rest of this turn.

ADAPTIVE RESISTANCE 4
Nimrod receives one extra defense die for each Wound Marker on this card to a maximum of 4 extra defense dice.

My only suggestions would be to add numbers to the end of the powers, to let you know the limits, in case we use these powers again. At the very least, I could see the second power being reused again.

[Gurei-Ornery]

Thanks for the input, but I'm an Engineer. I will work to make it better until the job runs out of money.

I think this is where we are now:

NIMROD

Spoiler Alert!

SPECIES = ANDROID
UNIQUENESS = EVENT HERO
CLASS = HUNTER
PERSONALITY = EFFICIENT

SIZE/HEIGHT = LARGE 7

LIFE = 6

MOVE = 6
RANGE = 5
ATTACK = 5 or 4
DEFENSE = 4

POINTS = 500 ?

ADAPTIVE ASSAULT 2 (or 1 see below)
When Nimrod attacks, he may attack one additional time. If Nimrod targets the same figure with this additional attack, you may reveal the "X" Order Marker on this card to add 2 (or 1 if Attack stays 5) to his Attack Number and negate all of the defending figure's special powers for the rest of this turn.

ADAPTIVE RESISTANCE
Nimrod receives one extra defense die for each Wound Marker on this card.

RECONSTRUCTION
After taking a turn with Nimrod, you may remove one Wound Marker from this card, or, if Nimrod did not attack this turn and is not engaged, you may remove one Wound Marker from the card of any Android figure adjacent to Nimrod.

SUPER STRENGTH
FLYING

Based on this, I'd like to vote on the Attack value/Adaptive Assault bonus blend.

A) Attack 5, Adaptive Assault 1

B) Attack 4, Adaptive Assault 2

C) Attack 5, Adaptive Assault 2

[Scapemage]

Can you fix the SP please? The text is gigantic.

[Margloth]

This looks like an excellent design!

The only changes I might consider would be maybe changing his class to Sentinel (not sure if that would allow him to move/attack with Master Mold), and I think I'd almost prefer a personality of Advanced or Elite or something to show his futuristic-ness.

[Gurei-Ornery]

Originally Posted by Margloth

This looks like an excellent design!

The only changes I might consider would be maybe changing his class to Sentinel (not sure if that would allow him to move/attack with Master Mold), and I think I'd almost prefer a personality of Advanced or Elite or something to show his futuristic-ness.

Sorry Margloth, I skipped right over this. Does anyone else have an opinion on class and personality. The way I read Sentinel Directive and Sentinel Production, Master Mold would be able to use Nimrod if we changed his class to Sentinel so I think that rules that out. I do like the idea of Advanced, but I defer to those who know synergies of past and future figures better for guidance.

Also, It looks like I'll go with A for Adaptive Assault. I think it has been 48 hours, so I'll update the SP with the current changes.