Hi,
The Scarabs weren't implemented. They were originally some sort of armor
increase or something, it
was all very diffuse and extremely badly worded.
Rune
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From: <eivind.borgeteien_at_...>
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Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 8:11 AM
Subject: Sv: RE: [NetEpic ML] Scarab Protectors
> I thought the scarab protectors where implemented in some increase of
stats way back in the last revision? I might be wrong on this, off course...
>
> Eivind
> >
> > Fra: "Peter Ramos" <primarch_at_...>
> > Dato: 2002/04/10 Wed PM 09:44:38 CEST
> > Til: <netepic_at_yahoogroups.com>
> > Emne: RE: [NetEpic ML] Scarab Protectors
> >
> > Hi!
> >
> > I would like them to come back in some form. I liked the idea; problem
> > was they were either unbalancing or not easily implemented.
> >
> > To issue them as a support card would be good, since they would be
> > internally controlled by the number of slots available.
> >
> > As for what an upgrade would constitute, that's up for grabs. I would
> > rather it be some sort of weapons upgrade rather than a stat increase.
> > For example the unit gets an extra mini-gun or a one shot mantis missile
> > or other such weapon. I'd limit it to true slann units only. It would be
> > okay to given them to slann infantry or mechs.
> >
> > Peter
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: rune.karlsen6_at_... [mailto:rune.karlsen6@...]
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 3:17 PM
> > To: netepic_at_yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [NetEpic ML] Scarab Protectors
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > Anybody remember the Necron Scarab Protectors? They were
> > originally some sort of upgrade for Necrons, but have
> > dwindled away to obscurity. I thought it would make a nice
> > compromise, to reintroduce this as some sort of upgrade for
> > Slann units. After all, they are likely to use some Necron
> > technology to better themselves, not just to make Necrons.
> > I've wracked my brain for ideas, but the only thing i can
> > think of which makes any sense, is for the Scarabs to provide
> > a nullify field (like all Necrons have) for the unit.
> > I thought it could be a support card, cost 100 points, and
> > add 1VP per card purchased to the card its attached to.
> > One card would be enough for one detachment, so to use on
> > a company card, you'd have to spend 3 support card slots and
> > 300 points (+3VP's on the company card). This would be usable
> > by True Slann only, since the Exodites don't have Necron
> > technology, and the Necrons don't need it. This would also
> > be the only non-special card which cost less than 150 points.
> > Any of the Slann players out there have any thoughts on the matter?
> > Will this be cheese, or will the cost balance it out? Would this
> > be an infantry upgrade only? Looking forward to some input on
> > this :)
> >
> > Rune
> >
> >
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