"Enough," said Max. "Finish this now, Clark."

Superman rocketed towards Karate Kid. It was a brutal punch, but even so, the Man of Steel held back at the last moment. As a result, Karate Kid would live, although he was far too badly wounded to continue fighting. Another of Braniac 5's failsafes activated, returning another wounded Legionnaire to the 31st Century.

After dispatching the last Legionnaire, Superman hovered before Batman.

In a castle in the Swiss Alps, Max Lord watched and laughed maniacally, anticipating the imminent end of the Dark Knight.

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Checkmate Turn 11

1. Superman makes a HSS attack. He flies to M-10 and attacks Karate Kid. 11AV v. 16DV+2 (CR). Roll=3,5. Hits for 5 damage, plus 2 more for the HO. Karate Kid is KO'd. Superman continues moving, picking up the LO in L-9 and ends his movement at M-11. Superman gets 1 SA and 1 KO.

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Max Lord's Checkmate

1. LE NGN Superman (CD) 211 pts (10/10) M-11 @ (w/ LO)
2. E Dr. Alchemy* 62 KOKOKO
* w/ Saboteur 20
Total: 293 pts

Alpha Strike declared on LOSH TA: used on Cosmic Boy

Superman: 4 SA, 3 KO
Dr. Alchemy: 2 AST, 1 DFD

vs.

Krueger's Legion of Superheroes

1. LE Wildfire 127 pts KOKOKO
2. R Cosmic Boy 45 pts KOKOKO (2x points, b/c of BFC)
3. U Batman 44 pts (5/7) N12 (stealth)
4. E Karate Kid 63 pts KOKOKO
2 SA, 1 KO
5. U Lois Lane 17 pts (5/5) A24

Total 296 pts

Alpha Strike declared on Batman Ally (Superman)

HO: A20
LO: B20, Superman

Rubble: N-11, N-12

BFC: Alpha Strike

Before the beginning of each player's first turn, that player chooses a team symbol possessed by an opposing character. All opposing characters with the chosen team symbol are archenemies of all character on that player's force until that force defeats an opposing archenemy. That player's characters are not arch enemies of opposing characters with the chosen team symbol.

Map: Arkham Asylum

http://www.ianparmenter.com/hcutils/...&u1=x-230y-188

"Hey, Clark, aren't we supposed to be The World's Finest friends? So why are you holding up that iceberg over your head with bloodshot eyes?"

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LoSH (or shall I say Batman and the little frightened girlie??) 12a)

1. Batman tries to punch Supes with CCE, 9 vs 17, 5, 3 = 8 for a hit, denied by the Impervious roll of 5
No SA on this case, correct?

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Max Lord's Checkmate

1. LE NGN Superman (CD) 211 pts (10/10) M-11 @ (w/ LO)
2. E Dr. Alchemy* 62 KOKOKO
* w/ Saboteur 20
Total: 293 pts

Alpha Strike declared on LOSH TA: used on Cosmic Boy

Superman: 4 SA, 3 KO
Dr. Alchemy: 2 AST, 1 DFD

vs.

Krueger's Legion of Superheroes

1. LE Wildfire 127 pts KOKOKO
2. R Cosmic Boy 45 pts KOKOKO (2x points, b/c of BFC)
3. U Batman 44 pts (5/7) N12 @ (stealth)
4. E Karate Kid 63 pts KOKOKO
2 SA, 1 KO
5. U Lois Lane 17 pts (5/5) A24

Total 296 pts

Alpha Strike declared on Batman Ally (Superman)

HO: A20
LO: B20, Superman

Rubble: N-11, N-12

BFC: Alpha Strike

Before the beginning of each player's first turn, that player chooses a team symbol possessed by an opposing character. All opposing characters with the chosen team symbol are archenemies of all character on that player's force until that force defeats an opposing archenemy. That player's characters are not arch enemies of opposing characters with the chosen team symbol.

Map: Arkham Asylum

http://www.ianparmenter.com/hcutils/...&u1=x-230y-188

Yes, that's correct: No SA if Impervious reduces damage to zero.

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A battle of wills raged within the Man of Steel, as Superman's subconscious mind battled Max Lord's mental domination.

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Checkmate Turn 12

Clear.

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Max Lord's Checkmate

1. LE NGN Superman (CD) 211 pts (10/10) M-11 (w/ LO)
2. E Dr. Alchemy* 62 KOKOKO
* w/ Saboteur 20
Total: 293 pts

Alpha Strike declared on LOSH TA: used on Cosmic Boy

Superman: 4 SA, 3 KO
Dr. Alchemy: 2 AST, 1 DFD

vs.

Krueger's Legion of Superheroes

1. LE Wildfire 127 pts KOKOKO
2. R Cosmic Boy 45 pts KOKOKO (2x points, b/c of BFC)
3. U Batman 44 pts (5/7) N12 @ (stealth)
4. E Karate Kid 63 pts KOKOKO
2 SA, 1 KO
5. U Lois Lane 17 pts (5/5) A24

Total 296 pts

Alpha Strike declared on Batman Ally (Superman)

HO: A20
LO: B20, Superman

Rubble: N-11, N-12

BFC: Alpha Strike

Before the beginning of each player's first turn, that player chooses a team symbol possessed by an opposing character. All opposing characters with the chosen team symbol are archenemies of all character on that player's force until that force defeats an opposing archenemy. That player's characters are not arch enemies of opposing characters with the chosen team symbol.

Map: Arkham Asylum

http://www.ianparmenter.com/hcutils/...&t1=x-193y-130

LoSH 13a)

1) Batman rewinds and replays that same maneuver. Batman vs Superman, 9 vs 17. 1, 5 = 6 for nothing but a pushing damage

Bye-bye...

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Max Lord's Checkmate

1. LE NGN Superman (CD) 211 pts (10/10) M-11 (w/ LO)
2. E Dr. Alchemy* 62 KOKOKO
* w/ Saboteur 20
Total: 293 pts

Alpha Strike declared on LOSH TA: used on Cosmic Boy

Superman: 4 SA, 3 KO
Dr. Alchemy: 2 AST, 1 DFD

vs.

Krueger's Legion of Superheroes

1. LE Wildfire 127 pts KOKOKO
2. R Cosmic Boy 45 pts KOKOKO (2x points, b/c of BFC)
3. U Batman 44 pts (4/7) N12 @@ (stealth)
4. E Karate Kid 63 pts KOKOKO
2 SA, 1 KO
5. U Lois Lane 17 pts (5/5) A24

Total 296 pts

Alpha Strike declared on Batman Ally (Superman)

HO: A20
LO: B20, Superman

Rubble: N-11, N-12

BFC: Alpha Strike

Before the beginning of each player's first turn, that player chooses a team symbol possessed by an opposing character. All opposing characters with the chosen team symbol are archenemies of all character on that player's force until that force defeats an opposing archenemy. That player's characters are not arch enemies of opposing characters with the chosen team symbol.

Map: Arkham Asylum

http://www.ianparmenter.com/hcutils/...&t1=x-193y-130

Good game. (Lois isn't going to be able to do any damage to Supes, even with a crit hit. For my part, I'm not going to have Supes try to KO Lois, even if he can get to her with HSS; to be honest, that's not something I want to write up or try to justify in a story post.) You've got a very strong team, and it was really Karate Kid missing Dr. Alchemy the first time that wrecked your chances.

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Under Max's control, Superman swatted Batman with the back of his hand. Yet, the resistance of his subconscious mind caused the Man of Steel to hesitate for just a fraction of a second, and hold back his strength just an iota.

As a result, the blow sent Batman flying backwards, hard into the walls of Arkham--but not quite hard enough to kill. The Dark Knight stayed conscious just long enough to activate his JLA teleporter device. In a burst of light, Batman was whisked away to a safe location, where Alfred would have his hands full tending to his wounds.

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Checkmate Turn 13

1. Superman attacks Batman. 11AV v. 15DV+2 (CR). Roll=5,5. Hits for 5 damage, plus 1 for the LO. Batman is KO'd. Superman gets 1 SA and 1 KO.

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Max Lord's Checkmate

1. LE NGN Superman (CD) 211 pts (10/10) M-11 @
2. E Dr. Alchemy* 62 KOKOKO
* w/ Saboteur 20
Total: 293 pts

Alpha Strike declared on LOSH TA: used on Cosmic Boy

Superman: 5 SA, 4 KO
Dr. Alchemy: 2 AST, 1 DFD

vs.

Krueger's Legion of Superheroes

1. LE Wildfire 127 pts KOKOKO
2. R Cosmic Boy 45 pts KOKOKO (2x points, b/c of BFC)
3. U Batman 44 pts KOKOKO
4. E Karate Kid 63 pts KOKOKO
2 SA, 1 KO
5. U Lois Lane 17 pts (5/5) A24

Total 296 pts

Alpha Strike declared on Batman Ally (Superman)

HO: A20
LO: B20

Rubble: N-11, N-12

BFC: Alpha Strike

Before the beginning of each player's first turn, that player chooses a team symbol possessed by an opposing character. All opposing characters with the chosen team symbol are archenemies of all character on that player's force until that force defeats an opposing archenemy. That player's characters are not arch enemies of opposing characters with the chosen team symbol.

Map: Arkham Asylum

http://www.ianparmenter.com/hcutils/...&u1=x-230y-193

Why not, man? Gather as much points as you can, friend! They might come in handy!

Thank you! As I've told before, you've assembled a totally inaccessible team for me. Very well done!

It serves me right for not checking on my next opponent to see if he has any Feats he can use to grind my strategy!

I agree with you, that stupid kimono kid missing Alchemy was the true game breaker, although I think I wouldn't be able to scratch Superman, 'cause this time the dice Gods were asleep for me!

This was by far the stronger team I've ever faced in both Leagues and the hardest, impossible-to-do-anything game I've ever played!

Sincerely, I wish you all the best for the rest of the season!

May we meet again in League 1 so I can show you... HELL!!!

Great game!!!

After you decide if you're vaporising Lois or not, I'll post my (immense) stats for this game and updated stats for the season!

I really could use that 5th KO for Superman, but I don't look forward to trying to come up with a reason why Superman (even while being mind controlled) would try to hit Lois, or writing about it. Also, having Supes attack Lois just seems like the sort of thing that invites retribution from the Dice Gods later.

If you're sure about that, then here are the final results:

Max Lord's Checkmate (winner): 324 pts (double points for Cosmic Boy)
Legion of Superheroes: 82 pts

Stats for this game (better get a huge piece of paper to collect them all...)

Legion of Superheroes

Karate Kid 2 SA, 1 KO

Tcharam...

Updated Stats after Game #4 (changes in red) - brace yourselves!!!:

Krueger666's Legion of Superheroes

R Live Wire 22 pts
SA [5] KO [4] AST [0] DFD [0]
E Cosmic Boy 70 pts
SA [2] KO [1] AST [0] DFD [0]
E Dawnstar 60 pts a)
SA [0] KO [3] AST [1] DFD [0]
E Karate Kid 63 pts b)
SA [8] KO [1] AST [0] DFD [0]
LE Lois Lane 17 pts
SA [1] KO [0] AST [0] DFD [0]
U Batman 44 pts
SA [7] KO [2] AST [3] DFD [1]
V Wildfire 145 pts
SA [7] KO [2] AST [0] DFD [0]
R Saturn Girl 44 pts
SA [0] KO [0] AST [3] DFD [0]
R Phantom Girl 40 pts
SA [4] KO [0] AST [0] DFD [0]
R Dream Girl 50 pts
SA [0] KO [0] AST [0] DFD [0]

Team Feat: Coordination 6 pts
a) Armor Piercing 10 pts
b) Maneuver 10 pts

Accumulated Points: 746
Recruit Pts 6 +10 = 16
Upgrades 5

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Injury report:

Live Wire: Benched for season
Dawnstar: Recovered from last game's injury

Checkmate Game Stats
Superman: 5 SA, 4 KO
Dr. Alchemy: 2 AST, 1 DFD

Checkmate Cumulative Stats (changes in red)
E Superman 226 SA[5] KO[4]
R Checkmate Medic x2 (26) SA[1]
E Red Hood (Jason Todd) (40) ^ SA[5] KO[2]
R Blackfire (48) SA[7] KO[4]
R Emerald Empress (83) SA[2]
E OMAC (83) KO[2] AST[1]
E Dr Alchemy (62) ^^ SA[7] AST[6] DFD [1]
E Multiplex (30)
Team Feat: Fortitude
^ Swingline 10
^^ Saboteur 20
RP before Game 4: 10
RP after Game 4: 15

Also, E Red Hood should be 81 points, not 40.