I apologize for necro'ing this thread, but I have a question regarding Skrull Emperor's special Outwit wording and Professor X's wording.

SCHEME: Skrull Emperor can use Outwit. He can use it normally, or choose a keyword and counter the same power or ability possessed by all opposing characters 10 or fewer sqyares away that possess the chosen keyword.

CEREBRO: Professor X can use Perplex. When Professor X uses Perplex, he can use it normally or choose a single keyword and affect every target friendly character 10 or fewer squares from Professor X that possesses that keyword (including himself, if he possesses the keyword) and to which Professor X has a clear line of fire.

These two powers are supposed to work similarly, but as you can see on Professor X's power, it specifically states that clear LoF is needed. Skrull Emperor's power does not state that. However, if the rule is that powers like Outwit and Perplex implicitly need LoF, then why does Professor X's power explicitly state it? Isn't it redundant? To me, Skrull Emperor does not need LoF because of the wording on Professor X's power. Am I wrong here?

Why yes it is. The power would work exactly the same way without
that bit.