Today we look at the last of the major non-uniques
of the set. For 18 points you are getting a very
interesting package. The GSB has a mediocre, yet
justified, 30HP. Rob decided to hand out a double
helping of defense in this set. First we get a
wookiee with a massive 18 DEF and now we get a
Gungan with a19DEF! On top of his abilities to come,
that is pretty solid. The +5 attack isnt great, but
on a figure like this, its pretty solid. Of course
it only has 10 DAM.
The GSB only has two abilties, but they are two
whopping ones. First off is the lesser of the two,
Atlatl 20. This is basically grenades+. It is a
range 6, 20DAM grenade that will also activate
non-living characters. With the power droids coming
up in the next set, this can be huge.
Its the second ability that is crazy good. Where his
first power is Grenades+, Energy shields is
basically molecular shielding+. Both of these powers
turn a non-adjacent, non-melee attack back on the
attacker, save 11. The bonus to energy shields is
that it works not only for the Gungan, but anyone
adjacent to the target as well. This can really help
melee get closer to their targets without taking
damage.
The downside is the cost. While i think it is costed
very well, at 18 points you generally wont get more
than a couple in your squad, especially at 150. 200
is a bit easier, but they still add up fast when
using multiples.
100pts: They wont work here. There is enough melee
that they will generally be ineffective. They are
also a support piece, so you wont have much room for
them.
150pts: Here they can be effective, but as i said,
you wont get more than a couple in there, so choose
them carefully. They can really help a Jedi get to
where they need to be. Suddenly picking off R2
became a lot harder.
200pts: Here is their best format. They can back up
a squad or be a squad if you wnat to run Tarpals or
Jar Jar. They really make shooters come to you,
which only helps the Jedi be more effective. These
can be a bit hard to get your hands on, but once you
get them, give them a go. They are quite good. Even
against characters they wont hit with their +5 ATK,
they can still damage any character with their
Atlatls.
