Update #42

Apr 15 2014
Special Characters
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All the unique characters are considered SPECIAL OpFor. All the special characters (cameo or canon) appear when prompted by the Event deck. When an Agent moves into LoS, or when a MERCS moves into LoS of an Agent, an Event card is drawn and OpFor is placed into the structure based off of Agent color and Security Level. Entries in these locations have wording such as: 3 Security Force I or 2 Workers. Sometimes, however, an entry will read: 2 Security Force II OR Special. In this case, if the players have a Special character (cameo or canon), then it can be placed instead of the regular SecFor.

We understand some people have no intention of using the cameo characters (or they are going to be selective) and we wouldn't want to force anyone into using these types of characters. However, each character brings unique things to the table.

I am going to categorize these cameo character by SECFOR level.
SecFor I

Sgt. Pal - When Pal appears in the structure, instead of attacking the MERCS, he attempts to reach an exit. If he makes it to the exit, then the Security Level increases immediately and 1 purple Agent appears in each stairs. Welcome to the party, indeed.

Assistant to the Regional Manager - The Assistant is a Worker/SecFor I hybrid. He will attack the MERCS instead of fleeing, but can also be captured. His Interrogation Threshold is quite low, so will sing like a canary with almost no effort. When he is captured all the OpFor in the building give the MERCS an ovation...okay, I may have made that last bit up.
SecFor II

The Cleaner - The Cleaner is a professional. He attacks two targets once with a focused attack, can take special advantage if in areas provide armor, and can move after the attack if he damages both targets. He is pretty tough to track down and finally kill.

Conner - Like in Myth, Conner is unpredictable. Unlike Myth, he has two very large mini-guns attached to a harness. He causes large amounts of collateral damage (which as we know can increase the Security Level) and runs away during the MERCS phase when attacked.

GCC Agent - The Agent has been touched upon in a previous update, but as a reminder the most pertinent text. He doesn't attack the MERCS directly, if he can help it. His line-of-sight becomes the MERCS line-of-sight (LoS is shared through the GCC Agent). Suddenly agent blips are becoming miniatures all over the place and the security level increases by leaps and bounds.
SecFor III

Roy McClane - Roy was invited to the party by mistake. He is highly mobile, has special movement rules that make him difficult to lock down, and increases in attack power the more collateral damage discs exist in the structure.

Salsa & Pesos - These two cops will drive you crazy. They appear together, but can only appear if the Special replaces 3 traditional OpFor. They are good shots and do not attack based off of highest priority. They can also capture MERCS based off of Area majority.
SecFor IV

CPP-1 - The CPP-1 has a very powerful focused attack weapon and good armor. He gets to reroll one miss and can shoot through Areas with other OpFor without hurting them. He also has a Reserve Attack that can activate in the MERCS phase.

GCC Judge - Has special appearance rules based off of Employees killed. As a special character appearing for the OpFor, the Judge is lethal. If he is called on the scene, it is highly likely a MERCS will die, possibly several. If he is within 3 areas of a B&C he is pulled in.
SecFor IV+

CPP-209 - The 209 fills an entire Area. Does massive amounts of damage, both focused and collateral. And has really thick armor. He hates stairs...

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CCC

Lots of collateral damage
Strong at B&C event
Very good at soaking damage
Can easily lose game by destroying objective

EU, Inc.

Best in game with locations
Excellent team bonuses
Priority is very important to success, especially in B&C events
Don’t get a lot of easy kills (collateral damage kills)

KemVar

Armor reduces OpFor attack dice, even in the B&C
Good at melee and controlling Security Level
Best Interrogation in the game
B&C events tend to be hotly contested

Keizai Waza

Better as they get hurt
Versatile members good at multiple things
Ability to manipulate Priority and CP allows them to control targets
Willingness to take damage can lead to whole team wipe-outs

sefadu

Very good at the attack and move Combined Action
Deadly Reserve Actions
Strong member synergies make grouping team easy
Weak armor

Texico

Best at focusing fire
Can set traps
Loaded with personality and unique abilities
Worst at collateral damage

House 9

Best at collateral damage
Black Ops ability allows them to use other MegaCon MERCS
Can use Employees differently than other factions
Best at collateral damage, which can be very bad

House 4

Best capture in the game
Very good first B&C attack
Not penalized by friendlies in LoS for attack
Lack leadership and synergy bonuses

USCR

Best at Reserve Actions
Very strong armor
Have a very powerful cowering ability
Receive no discounts or bonuses for action other than combat

ISS

Best at B&C event
Good at mitigating collateral damage
Unique attacks that break some rules
Have trouble finding objectives