The Book of Brainiac 5

[A3n]

The Book of Brainiac 5​

C3G DC WAVE 13
THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN​

Comic PDF​

Mini PDF​

The figure used for this unit is a Heroclix figure from the Unleashed set.
Its model number and name are #019-021 / Brainiac 5.
Its model number and name are #207 / Querl Dox.​

NOTE: Brainiac 5 requires 1x Glyph of Shield Belt​

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Character Bio - Brainiac 5 claimed to be descended from the original Brainiac, one of Superman's deadliest enemies. He wished to join the Legion as atonement for his great-great-grandfather's misdeeds. When Brainiac 1 was revealed to be an android created by the Computer Tyrants, Brainiac 5 "discovered" he was actually descended from Brainiac 2, the leader of the rebellion against the tyrants, as well as being the clone of the original Brainiac. Brainiac 5's ingenuity led to the invention of, amongst other things, the Legion flight ring (perfecting an invention of the original Invisible Kid based on a metal discovered by Mon-El), the anti-lead serum that allowed Mon-El to leave the Phantom Zone and the force field belt which became the signature device of the character.
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-Rulings and Clarifications-

• N/A

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-Combinations and Synergies-

Incoming Synergy:

• As a Legionnaire, Brainiac 5 has these Legionnaire Synergies.

Outgoing Synergy:

• Brainiac 5 can use his 12th Level Intellect Strategies if you control at least other Legionnaire on the battlefield. Current Legionnaires.

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-Immunities, Benefits, and Weaknesses-

Immunities:

• As a figure with the Flying special power, Brainiac 5 cannot be affected by aspects of certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with the Flying special power.

Benefits:

• N/A

Weaknesses:

• As a figure with the Flying special power, Brainiac 5 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: IAmBatman (130 points)
• Second playtest: Davidlhsl (<130 points)
• Third playtest: Scapemage (120 points)
• Forth playtest: Davidlhsl (120-130 points)
• Art by A3n

 

[A3n]

Re: Brainiac - Design Phase

NAME = BRAINIAC 5
SECRET IDENTITY = QUERL DOX

SPECIES = COLUAN
UNIQUENESS = UNIQUE HERO
CLASS = LEGIONNAIRE
PERSONALITY = ANALYTICAL

SIZE/HEIGHT = MEDIUM 5

LIFE = 6

MOVE = 5
RANGE = 1
ATTACK = 3
DEFENSE = 4

POINTS = 130

12TH LEVEL INTELLECT STRATEGIES
When the 20-sided die is rolled, if there is at least one other Legionnaire you control on the battlefield, you may add or subtract 1 from that roll for each unrevealed Order Marker on this card.

SHIELD BELT
Start the game with the Glyph of Shield Belt on this card. While the glyph is on this card, it cannot be destroyed by any means and Brainiac 5 cannot lose it by receiving wounds unless he is destroyed.

FLYING

 

[Griffin]

Re: Brainiac - Design Phase

Can you put the writeup in the SP please?

 

[Griffin]

Re: Brainiac - Design Phase

Shield belt is too similar to She Hulk's defense power IMO. I think we need a new mechanic.

 

[A3n]

Re: Brainiac - Design Phase

Can you put the writeup in the SP please?

No. I prefer it in the OP with all the art. It moves to the SP when ready for release.

Shield belt is too similar to She Hulk's defense power IMO. I think we need a new mechanic.

Fair enough I have another thought but not the time to word at the moment.

Cheers

 

[Griffin]

Re: Brainiac - Design Phase

It sure does make it easier when the "text" is ALWAYS in the exact same place every time anyone goes to look for it..... Any reason why you prefer to have it move around, or is it just something you are used to?

 

[IAmBatman]

Re: Brainiac - Design Phase

Could we rename this thread Brainiac V? Just to avoid confusion with future Brainiac threads.
I like it. Any thoughts about maybe just doing Shield Belt as an equipment glyph, since it's a pretty common item for Legionnaires? And then maybe just have it be an auto shield or something really simple?

 

[A3n]

Re: Brainiac - Design Phase

Could we rename this thread Brainiac V? Just to avoid confusion with future Brainiac threads.
I like it. Any thoughts about maybe just doing Shield Belt as an equipment glyph, since it's a pretty common item for Legionnaires? And then maybe just have it be an auto shield or something really simple?

Well although the belts were available for all to use Brainiac 5 was pretty much the only one that chose to use it, he didn't have the constitution the others in the legion did.

What about:

SHIELD BELT
When rolling defense dice, each shield rolled counts as an additional block.

 

[Griffin]

Re: Brainiac V - Design Phase

So basically blubber without the weakness to special attacks? Yeah, maybe. I just wonder if it will make him too difficult to actually wound at that point. At least with Blob you can counter it with a special attack.... I don't know.

When I think of that belt, I remember like a near invisibly force field that would go up so that he didn't even have to try and defend against it. What if we did something like this:

SHIELD BELT
Before rolling defense dice against an attack, you may roll one defense die. If you roll a Shield, Brainiac ignores the attack and doesn't take any damage.

 

[Good Pig]

Re: Brainiac V - Design Phase

That's pretty cool Griff.

 

[A3n]

Re: Brainiac V - Design Phase

SHIELD BELT
Before rolling defense dice against an attack, you may roll one defense die. If you roll a Shield, Brainiac ignores the attack and doesn't take any damage.

I can live with that although for a shield that low odds for it working (1 in 3).

 

[SirGalahad]

Re: Brainiac V - Design Phase

Updated with figure info:

The figure used for this unit is a Heroclix figure from the Unleashed set.
Its model number and name are #019-021 / Brainiac 5.​

What's with the monkey on his shoulder?​

 

[A3n]

Re: Brainiac V - Design Phase

What's with the monkey on his shoulder?[/LEFT]

That's Koko, his pet. I think he was a space monkey. He wasn't anything more than a companion to Brainy & he actually didn't appear that often so it was a strange inclusion.

Cheers

 

[Griffin]

Re: Brainiac V - Design Phase

SHIELD BELT
Before rolling defense dice against an attack, you may roll one defense die. If you roll a Shield, Brainiac ignores the attack and doesn't take any damage.

I can live with that although for a shield that low odds for it working (1 in 3).

Maybe roll 2 defense dice then if you like those odds better, and if just one shield is rolled he gets the block.

My gut tells me that just one Belt Shield die is good enough combined with his normal defense of 5. Thematically, he just doesn't have that belt activated all the time.

 

[Good Pig]

Re: Brainiac V - Design Phase

I'd say it really depends on how much you want the Legionnaires to cost. If you expect them to be less than 200, a 1/3 chance to block all wounds plus a good regular defense of 5 is pretty respectable.

 

[tcglkn]

Re: Brainiac V - Design Phase

I like the idea of making this an E-Glyph, but I'd like to keep it weaker so Superman or Anti-Monitor are broken with it.

 

[A3n]

Re: Brainiac V - Design Phase

I like the idea of making this an E-Glyph, but I'd like to keep it weaker so Superman or Anti-Monitor are broken with it.

Well anti-monitor can't use E-Glyphs as an Event Hero anyway. But we could make it only work for those without the Super Strength power. Or at a different level for those with like maybe they have to roll a blank.

 

[tcglkn]

Re: Brainiac V - Design Phase

I like the idea of making this an E-Glyph, but I'd like to keep it weaker so Superman or Anti-Monitor are broken with it.

Well anti-monitor can't use E-Glyphs as an Event Hero anyway. But we could make it only work for those without the Super Strength power. Or at a different level for those with like maybe they have to roll a blank.

I forget that Event Heroes can't use E-Glyphs, but both of those suggestions are good ideas to fix it for those with SS if we decide to make this an E-Glyph. I am fine with either a power or a Glyph here.

 

[A3n]

Re: Brainiac V - Design Phase

I was against it when it was suggested that they all should have the glyph but the more I think about it, it would be cool to have as a possible glyph in the pool of glyphs & we could just make that Brainy is the only one that starts with it & have it in his power that he can't loose it.

What about we don't de-power it at all but it is destroyed if the figure with it takes a wound. But Brainy's power would also prevent it's destruction since he has the 12th level intellect to repair it & he was the inventor.

 

[A3n]

Re: Brainiac V - Design Phase

What about we don't de-power it at all but it is destroyed if the figure with it takes a wound. But Brainy's power would also prevent it's destruction since he has the 12th level intellect to repair it & he was the inventor.

Actually for that matter is it really that powerful if superman had it? As an E-glyph if he takes a wound he would loose it anyway.

 

[Griffin]

Re: Brainiac V - Design Phase

I am not 100% against an E-Glyph, but I prefer it as a singular power on this card.

 

[Spidey'tilIDie]

Re: Brainiac V - Design Phase

I feel the belt should work more often and his natural defense should be lower. He invented the belt for a reason (he is worthless in combat.)

 

[Good Pig]

Re: Brainiac V - Design Phase

So maybe a d20 roll then? 13+ takes no damage (40%).

If you wanted to make it an e-glyph you could do a bonus for Legionnaires.

 

[Griffin]

Re: Brainiac V - Design Phase

So maybe a d20 roll then? 13+ takes no damage (40%).

If you wanted to make it an e-glyph you could do a bonus for Legionnaires.

I think if you go with a D20 roll, you take away the fun of rolling the extra Defense dice.

SHIELD BELT
Before rolling defense dice against an attack, you may first roll 2 defense dice. If you roll one or more shields, Brainiac V takes no damage.

 

[SirGalahad]

Re: Brainiac V - Design Phase

So maybe a d20 roll then? 13+ takes no damage (40%).

If you wanted to make it an e-glyph you could do a bonus for Legionnaires.

I think if you go with a D20 roll, you take away the fun of rolling the extra Defense dice.

SHIELD BELT
Before rolling defense dice against an attack, you may first roll 2 defense dice. If you roll one or more shields, Brainiac V takes no damage.

So he automatically won't take damage 44.44444% of the time, plus all the times he fails this roll, but successfully defends?