Deathwalkers and Zettians are not the only Soulborg species summoned to Valhalla from Alpha Prime. Their long-standing Omnicron enemies were recruited by Utgar's enemy, Jandar, and they continue their civil war on the battlefields of Valhalla.
The Omnicron Warriors are not so heavily armored as the other Soulborgs, nor is their combat programming so flashy; but their deadly accurate sharp-shooting skills have proven to be invaluable assets to their allies.[1]
Stats[]
- Life: 1
- Move: 5
- Range: 7
- Attack: 1
- Defense: 3
- Points: 100
- Figures per Squad: 3
Abilities[]
- Deadly Shot:
When attacking with Omnicron Snipers, any skull rolled counts as one additional hit.
(Note: Double the hits before defense dice are rolled. For example, if you roll one skull, two hits are made. If the opponent rolls only one shield, the defending figure takes one wound.)
Synergy[]
- Sir Gilbert: Jandar’s Dispatch
As a Squad that follows Jandar, Omnicron Snipers may benefit from Sir Gilbert's Jandar’s Dispatch movement bonus ability.
- Omnicron Repulsors: Targeting Beacon
As Soulbourgs who follow Jandar, Omnicron Snipers may benefit from the Omnicron Repulsors' Targeting Beacon ability.
History[]
Omnicron Sniper packaging art.
At some point early in the Rise of the Valkyrie, the Omnicron Snipers were summoned by Jandar to Valhalla.
An Omnicron Sniper sends some parting shots.
After Einar abandoned his alliance with Utgar[2], at least one Omnicron Sniper was joined by Einar's Roman Archers in driving Mimring away from the tower where Sgt. Drake Alexander attempted to free Raelin from Kee-Mo-Shi's Mind Shackle.[3]
During the battle of Stechevan, in which Utgar's forces attempted to invade Nastralund through a tactical bottleneck at the ruins of Stechevan, several Omnicron Snipers accompanied Sgt. Drake and Shotgun Sullivan on a mission into Utgar's camp to try and assassinate Utgar. They quietly dispatched two Minions of Utgar at Drake's signal before the group split up.[4]
Omnicron Snipers hold their own against Marro Drones in the Heroscape Mini-Movie.
After the fall of Concan's Castle, a group of Omnicron Snipers engaged with a patrolling pack of Marro Drones led by Krug. Later, after the castle was retaken, they would assist Sgt. Drake, Raelin, and Major Q10 in continuing to clear the area of Utgar's forces.[5]
"Omnicron scouts have sighted orcs to the west. Come on." - Raelin
Additional Info[]
The Omnicron Snipers are not the only Soulborgs we receive from this faction. The Omnicron Repulsors and scout-turned-tinkerer Zetacron have also made their way to Valhalla.
FAQ's[]
- Wounds Per Skull
How does Deadly Shot work? Are the skulls doubled before, or after shields are counted?
Deadly Shot doubles the skulls before the shields are counted. For example, a Sniper who is on height rolls 2 dice, both skulls. The Figure below him rolls 3 dice, but only one shield. Your skulls are doubled to 4 hits. When you subtract the 1 shield, the defender takes 3 total hits. (Hasbro FAQ)[6]
Resources[]
For further reading and strategy tips, check out the Book of Omnicron Snipers on Heroscapers.com.
