Common Thief
Dilemma - Dual dilemma If any equipment present, discard one (random selection). Otherwise, kills a personnel present (opponent's choice) who has STRENGTH + CUNNING < 15. Discard dilemma. Characteristics: killer dilemma. Card logging info: Logged by openCards team at May 1st, 2009. | |
This Card-Review article was written by Kathy McCracken and was published first on "Decipher's Website (decipher.com)" at Jul 11th, 1998.
Yet another reason to stock up on equipment (wouldn't you rather lose an equipment card than a personnel?), this dilemma is a great one to play at any mission that requires equipment. Unless your opponent has a Weapons Locker aboard, or is well stocked with a variety of equipment, you may get to stall him while he returns to his outpost - maybe even to the Alpha Quadrant! - to pick up another disruptor or Medical Kit. It also lends itself to a number of dilemma combos that will put a severe dent his resources.
Combos:
- Common Thief + Kressari Rendezvous: This dilemma might as well have a -5 point box.
- Common Thief + Samaritan Snare: You had an equipment card to discard for this mission.
- Common Thief + Vole Infestation: Better not count on just one hand weapon to save you from the voles.