caws#013 Agent 13

LET YOUR GUARD DOWN: Adjacent opposing characters can't use defense powers.

Does this power get past stop clicks? Just was wondering if that was intended for defense powers showing at the time of an attack or until the damage dealt is finished. I know most of the stop clicks say they "can't be ignored", but this is worded "can't use."

Thanks ahead of time guys.

It would be any defensive powers, as long as Agent 13 is adjacent to them. If a stop click comes up while turning the dial and she is still adjacent, you ignore it.

Your sentiment is correct, but to appease the absolute rules lawyers, it should be rephrased as, "If a stop click comes up while turning the dial and she is still adjacent, that stop click CAN NOT BE USED."

I wonder if she is going to be ruled like Malekith. It only applies to defense powers on the defense slot of the dial. Characters can still use defense powers from traits, relics, and so on.

I would say yes.

I also say yes. She will not stop a character with Invulnerability or the like from a trait.

On the plus side, she shuts down defense powers that grant other powers normally found in other slots.

No. It's pretty clear. If it's a defensive power (appearing on the defense slot), it can not be used if she is adjacent.

Powers from traits/ resources, etc (as stated) would still work as they aren't appearing in the defense slot.

I was just bringing up instances like Absorbing Man's D-trait. It can't be ignored, but something like this can nerf it.

So has that been orange ruled? Agent 13 beats absorbing man le's crazy defense?

1. Is Agent 13 adjacent to an opposing character with her attack power showing?

If yes, then no defense powers. Cuts through anything. Walk her up to Galactus and start shooting. She cuts Absorbing Man down to size. Got Impervious and Super Senses? No you don't.

I said it in the Units section. She's Malekith at a quarter of the points and with no attack roll. Blondes have more fun (than whomever they are adjacent to).

This is correct.