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The Book of Nakita Agents

dnutt99

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The Book of Nakita Agents
Thora's Vengeance - Collection 5 - "Gladiators and Agents"
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If you cannot see the Army Card graphic, check Hasbro's Unit Page for stats and special powers, plus "character biography" and other non-game unit info.

Character Bio: She draws in the cool night air in long painful gasps. No amount of training at the agency could have prepared her for this. Mind racing, the young Nakita Agent nervously rolls a metallic cylinder between her thumb and forefinger. It’s a slick little device -- a close range laser cleverly disguised as a tube of glossy red lipstick. “Chrissy!” Her fellow agent, Kimberly, calls to her in a hushed voice. Chrissy looks up and meets the eyes of her ally. The bond between Nakita agents is so strong that they rarely need words to communicate. A squadron of Gorillanators is pinned under heavy fire from one of those Deathwalkers. Chrissy clicks her tongue to signal Angela, the third Nakita, 2 meters down the ruined wall they're jokingly calling cover. A sudden hand gesture and her teammates are over the wall firing on the towering machine. On cue, Chrissy throws smoke powder from behind the wall, then moves to aid in the Gorillanator’s retreat. There will be another day for victory. (Hasbro)
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-Rulings and Clarifications-
  • - SMOKE POWDER 13 : Re-rolling After Failed Attempt
    If a figure with Double Attack is targeting the Nakita Agents, or any figures near at least one Nakita Agent, and you do not roll 13+ for Smoke Powder. Can you re-roll for Smoke Powder on the figures second attack?
    Yes! The wording for Smoke Powder states that if it is successful, the figures do not have any hit zones for the duration of the targeting figures turn which would include the second attack. However, if the first roll for Smoke Powder is unsuccessful, once the figure is re-targeted with the second attack of the double attack you would be able to roll for smoke powder again! (Hasbro FAQ)

    - SMOKE POWDER 13 : Defending Against a Squad
    Does the smoke powder block Line of Sight for an entire squad that attacks the Nakita Agents, or just 1 figure from that squad? What happens if the Agents do not roll for Smoke powder on the first attack from a squad? When the next figure from that squad targets them, do they get to roll again?
    The Nakita Agent's card says "For the duration of the targeting figure's turn". When a squad takes a turn, they move together, and then they attack together. That attacking figure's/squad's turn isn't over until all figures from that squad have attacked. In other words, as soon as a Nakita Agent rolls for Smoke Powder against a squad figure and is successful, it takes effect for the rest of the turn for that squad. The other figures in that squad would be unable to attack affected figures unless they were adjacent to a Nakita Agent, or any adjacent figure covered under the smoke powder. However, if the first roll for Smoke Powder is unsuccessful, once the figure is re-targeted (targeted being the key word) with the second squad figure attack, you would be able to roll for smoke powder again!
    (Hasbro FAQ)

    - GORILLINATOR MOVEMENT BONDING : Using Movement Enhancements
    When using the Gorillinator Movement Bonding, can the Gorillinator’s movement be enhanced by anything like roads, or auras to increase the amount of spaces it can move?
    No. That is a static move value. The 3 Gorillinators that you choose to move may move up to 7 spaces each, but cannot move any further. (Hasbro FAQ)

    - SMOKE POWDER 13 : ‘Targeting’ Figures For an Attack
    If I ‘target’ a Nakita Agent, (or any figure adjacent to a Nakita Agent), and they successfully roll Smoke Powder, can I target another figure not adjacent to a Nakita Agent and attack them?
    Yes. Before attacking a Nakita Agent, (or adjacent figure), with a normal ranged attack, you must first declare that you are targeting that figure. If Smoke Powder is successfully rolled, you may then target and attack any other figure within range. (dnutt99)

    - SMOKE POWDER 13 : Moving Adjacent to an Agent, After Successful Smoke Powder Activation, On the Same Turn
    A Nakita Agent I control was targeted for a normal ranged attack, (by a member of my opponents ranged squad), and I successfully rolled for Smoke Powder 13. My opponent then targets a Deathreaver, rolls the attack dice, and misses. After rolling defense dice, I "Scatter" the same Deathreaver adjacent to a Nakita Agent. Can that Deathreaver be targeted for another attack by the other attacking squad members?
    No. The Deathreaver "Scattered" adjacent to a Nakita Agent who has no available hit zones because of Smoke Powder 13. Since the effects of Smoke Powder last the duration of the attacking squads turn, the Deathreaver no longer has any valid hit zones until the attacking squads turn is over. (dnutt99)
    (*NOTE: This ruling has come from WoTC and has not yet been confirmed by Craig & Co.)

Engagement Strike 15
ChaosChild said:
The Nakitas get to roll for engagement strike if a figure is summoned, thrown, or otherwise placed adjacent to them.
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-Combinations and Synergies-

Synergy Benefits Received
  • - LAGLOR : Vydar’s Range Enhancement Aura
    As Vydar units with a range greater than 4, Nakita Agents may benefit from Laglor’s VYDAR’S RANGE ENHANCEMENT AURA.

Synergy Benefits Offered
  • - GORILLINATOR MOVEMENT BONDING : Gorillinator Units
C3V and SoV Custom Synergies
Spoiler Alert!

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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-

  • -
    New list of current figures that can target a Nakita/adjacent figure with a Normal Attack, trigger Smoke Powder, and then switch to something else and still hit a Nakita/adjacent figure:

    Airborne Elite (Grenades don't need LOS)
    Pelloth (Pelloth only needs clear sight to his exploding Drow)
    Deadeye Dan (can switch to Sharpshooter, which only needs clear sight)

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-Heroscapers Community Contributions-

Power Ranking and Master Index
MKSentinel said:
Power Ranking
Nakita Agents- Though a bit costly, the Nakitas offer potentially invincible support to any rank of your army.
Better stats in the move and range areas are in order, however. B+

Nakita Agents
WTF? http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=1818
Unfair? http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=3344
Overall Assessment? http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=3916
Unstoppable? http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=4124
Why so Good? http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=5366
Smoke Powder too Powerful? http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=5928
Lose your Attack? http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=5683
Modified for Houserules? http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=6487
Vs. Carried Figure? http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=7267
Bonding Wording? http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=2059
When is Engagement Strike Triggered? http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=1763
Can Smoke Bombed Opponent Choose Another Target? http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=2122
Can Smoke Bombed Opponent Choose Another Target? http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=1899
On Using Engagement Attack? http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=3058
How Many Times Can You Roll Smoke Bomb? http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=2684
And Summoning Glyph? http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=4503
Vs. Paralyzing Stare? http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=4852
Vs. Frenzy? http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=7069

Unit Strategy Review

Special Note: one of these agents is the sculpt for Agent Skahen.
 
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Might need some clarification on one more thing. If three nakitas are adjacent to one figure and he is attacked, do you roll for smoke powder once total or once per agent? I think that the official ruling was once total, but that should definately be included in the book as it is contraversial.
 
Sargent_Drake_8 said:
Might need some clarification on one more thing. If three nakitas are adjacent to one figure and he is attacked, do you roll for smoke powder once total or once per agent? I think that the official ruling was once total, but that should definately be included in the book as it is contraversial.

One roll. The way its worded you get one roll per attack, not agent.
 
Interesting. The bio seems to be subtly suggesting the use of lasers for line of sight. (or I may be reading to much into it) I know many people already do...
 
This bio also suggests that Deathwalkers are firing on Gorillinators - meaning Utgar is firing on Vydar. Maybe Vydar will be going away from Utgar after all?
 
It seems as though all the generals are just going to gang up on Utgar, which is awesome because he has so many units
 
Has a verdict been made on Jotun throwing units to the Nakitas to trigger the engagement strike? Does that work, if so I can't wait to use it, but I don't want to cheat if it's not legal.
 
Quick question about Engagement Strike 15 - I read the link but it didn't clarify what I was look for. If a figure moves into engagement with 2 Nakitas at the same time, would you roll the D20 twice or just once?
 
Jandars_Hope said:
Quick question about Engagement Strike 15 - I read the link but it didn't clarify what I was look for. If a figure moves into engagement with 2 Nakitas at the same time, would you roll the D20 twice or just once?

I would assume twice.
 
bluekitsune13 said:
Jandars_Hope said:
Quick question about Engagement Strike 15 - I read the link but it didn't clarify what I was look for. If a figure moves into engagement with 2 Nakitas at the same time, would you roll the D20 twice or just once?

I would assume twice.

Twice would be correct.
 
Seems logical. It would be just like running away from 2 figures, they each get a roll also.
So I'd say one for each Nakita you move next too.
 
The difference between that and the Smoke Powder question is the wording. Smoke Powder says "any" meaning "at least one" while Engagement strike says "a" meaning "each and every one."
 
So if you move adjacent to two of them with one step, you take one strike. But then if you move adjacent to one, then circle around and engage the other later in your move, you take two?
 
rdhight said:
So if you move adjacent to two of them with one step, you take one strike. But then if you move adjacent to one, then circle around and engage the other later in your move, you take two?

One strike for each agent that you move into engagement with, whether its 1 at a time or all 3.
 
Ok, question about adjacency.... So my Nakita agent is adjacent to Brunack, who is adjacent to someone else (it doesnt matter, I think it was a blastatron or something like that in the game I was playing), but not adjacent to the Nakita... Since Brunack is adjacent to the Nakita, do I still get to roll for Smoke Powder even though Brunack is adjacent to an enemy or not? We assumed that they did not in the game because it seemed a little fairer to play that way, and in the end it didnt matter as no units died... lol... but the question came up and thought I would ask.

Thanks :)
 
Welcome to the site, s2ua7! In Aldin's absence, I give you a Marro Handshackle! :D
While I'm not particularly sure, I think the answer is no. But wait for someone else to answer.
 
Cool, thanks for the welcome :) Thats how we figured it would play out... The wording was a little ambiguous (sp?) in terms of if it was any character that would be affected by the Nikita's smoke screen or just the Nikita itself. Thanks for the quick response :)

s2
 
s2ua7 said:
Ok, question about adjacency.... So my Nakita agent is adjacent to Brunack, who is adjacent to someone else (it doesnt matter, I think it was a blastatron or something like that in the game I was playing), but not adjacent to the Nakita... Since Brunack is adjacent to the Nakita, do I still get to roll for Smoke Powder even though Brunack is adjacent to an enemy or not? We assumed that they did not in the game because it seemed a little fairer to play that way, and in the end it didnt matter as no units died... lol... but the question came up and thought I would ask.

Thanks :)

It depends on who is attacking. If the blastatron that is adjacent to Brunak is attacking him, then no. If another figure is attack Brunak or the Nakita from range (with a normal attack), then yes.
 
so if someone moves into adjacency with one of these guys then leaves, all in the same move, they would get to roll for engagement strike and disengagement? ouch.
 
oracle92 said:
so if someone moves into adjacency with one of these guys then leaves, all in the same move, they would get to roll for engagement strike and disengagement? ouch.

Kick to the groin, kick in the a$$.
 
The Nakitas unique squad is simply the best unique squad with range that there is. Is there any other unique range squad that costs more? No. At least not yet that I know of. Why? Easy answer. Read the card and the first post of this book. On top of all the awesomeness of Smoke Powder 13 (which by the way with a probability of 40% it is strong) protecting themselves and those adjacent anywhere on the map!? I try to squeeze the Nakitas in as many armies as I can and if possible a squad or two of the Gorillinators. I spread the Nakitas with a ground force and some other range units. On top of that if you move adjacent to them, they can take a shot at you! This squad is unbelievable. It's the best!

It is the most versatile squad out there. Going back to the Gorillinators - 7 movement bonding and one automatic shield! As a unique squad the Nakitas are worth their points easily. I don't even think about it when I can fit them in. They would be worth their points even without Gorillinator movement bonding. Their range might not be the best, but you can always add Laglor (easily one of the two best FBs if used properly) and they had to have a weakness; otherwise, they would be the Queens of HS. Range and bonding rule and Nakitas have both. Moreover, they are portable protection units (again 40%!). That's a 40% probability that your opponent might loose a full turn if they can only target and attack the Nakitas or any units adjacent to them. Of course it is from a non-adjacent normal attack but they can hit you if you move adjacent to them; what can be more awsome than that with a 30% probability of success?.

Of course, the AE and the Krav are awsome unique range squads. The AE's drop and range allow you to gain height advantage for range units immediately (when you get to drop them), and that's why (range and height advantage) the AE is so popular, but it is obvious why the Nakitas are worth more (again read above, the card and read the first post). Giving Gorillinators movement bonding of 7, you might get height advantage for range units just after a few turns (depending on the map, tactics, opponent, etc.)

My theory is that they are sitting on the shelves collecting dust because of a production error. Hasbro probably ordered production numbers that are usually reserved for sets with commons. IMO every heroscaper should have this set if they don't already. Of course, as soon as some Gladiators' with range come along in the future, those Nakitas/Gladiator sets that are currently collecting dust will got fast.
 
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