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    Maglock

    Maglocks such as those securing the U.S.S. Enterprise-E deflector dish require triple-input authorization. The need for coordinated effort prevents accidental activation.

    Dilemma Dilemma - Space dilemma Space

    To get past, crew must have at least 3 OFFICER with STRENGTH > 5.

    Characteristics: wall dilemma.

    Card logging info: Logged by openCards team at May 1st, 2009.
     

    Maglock

    This Card-Review article was written by Kathy McCracken and was published first on "Decipher's Website (decipher.com)" at Jun 2nd, 2000.

    This simple wall dilemma isn't always so simple to get past. Not only will it stall a red-shirting mission attempt, but not every affiliation can easily muster three OFFICERs with STRENGTH > 5 each. The Federation is loaded with OFFICERs, but quite a few are STRENGTH 5 or less (especially if you're using a lot of mission specialists). Klingons are heavy in SCIENCE and V.I.P.s, lighter on OFFICERs, so you may not have the classification you need. The Borg have no OFFICERs at all except for assimilated counterparts, and while the Borg Queenimage can select OFFICER as here skill and share it, a Queen-less deck will probably have to rely on adapting to pass a Maglock.

    Combine with STRENGTH-sapping dilemmas and equipment hosers for best effect.

    Combos:

    • Interphasic Plasma Creaturesimage + Maglock: Drain 2 STRENGTH from each personnel and many more will slip below the threshhold of 6.
    • Common Thiefimage + Maglock: Get rid of one equipment card, just in case your opponent is toting hand weapons.