Since there are Secret Six members who don't have the Suicide Squad TA, I can see the attraction for an ATA. Other than that, I agree, I can't think of anything more fitting than what the Suicide Squad TA does.

I sure didn't see it coming. DC75 doubled the number of distinct characters in the DCU with the Atlantis keyword, but it's still a rather small number. (We went from various versions of Arthur and Garth to Arthur, Garth, Mera, and Ocean Master.) However, it's certainly not unwelcome.

That was my first though as well.

Something more creative would have been nice, but there is also a lot to be said for simple and cheap.



I'm still hoping for an Easy Company ATA (especially since they lost their PD TA).

I wonder if they priced out submerged as an ATA first and then went with the bonus to ranged defense.

The Bat Ally TA isn't that expensive, so I can't imagine that a less useful ATA (let's face it, most maps have far less water terrain than they do hindering terrain) would cost all that much. That said, I'm glad Atlantis fans got an ATA that isn't nearly as good as stealth!

Before everyone gets too excited:

The square Tempest doesn't create water terrain in his own square, he won't be getting +1 to his own defense via the ATA, which specifies that he character needs to occupy water terrain.

Is the square Tempest is standing in less than 3 squares away from him?
I would say it is therefore Yes he does make the square he is standing in water...I don't understand why ppl think this is not the case. Anyway I think it's time to break out the flippers and make a few fun Adlantis teams.

It's not away from Tempest at all, but it has been ruled the way you said for some reason.

It may not be 3 squares away but it is less than

Same way a criminal could be told he could not be within 3 miles or fewer of a school..it is poorly phrased but sufficiently clear for English.

Yes. It does.

What is up with getting dead links every time I try to read this stuff on WK/NECA's site?

not bad. wish it was +2 or mimicked submerged. oh wells, better than nothing i suppose.

really?! Am I the only one who is less than thrilled with this ATA? I can spend 2 points for a +1. thats it? I would rather pay 5 per character and use submerged. I mean its only good in water, why not just make it a +2 or better yet, up the cost and make it just like submerged.

This was my thoughts but in Modern Age this will be handy. Yes +2 would have been nice though considering few maps have water

I saw the Comic Accurate Titans picture in my browser thumbnail, and I got pretty excited for a Titans ATA (Not that they particularly need one.)

I can say that I'm less than thrilled with more backup to Atlantis teams, that Brightest Day Aquaman is vicious.

I am having the same problem. It has been happening since they started with this new round of ATAs.

It's good for the Fantastic Forces Sub-Mariners and the two newest Aquamen, who can't use Submerged.

It also occurs to me that this stacks on top of the hindering terrain modifier, resulting in a potential +2 at range. This is great for Tempest, who can position himself and his water behind (not in, though) hindering for best coverage and a 19 DV (20 with Perplex).