Stealthy pathfinders who can hack security devices, manipulate enemies, and assist your squad in staying unnoticed. Many of the Vanguard’s talents help them become virtually undetectable, while others help manage the security AI alarm level or take down unaware enemies.
So dedicated to stealth that they implant Chameleon Sheathe cybernetics into their skin, Vanguards can slide through the shadows and pave the way for your squad in hostile territory. Their talents let them knock out cameras and other security devices, predict and distract guards, and shield themselves or squad members from being seen or heard.
Vanguards have many talents that can help them take down lone or unaware enemies, but still need quiet weapons to do their job effectively. Without defensive or damage-boosting talents, Vanguards won’t last long in a stand-up fight by themselves.
Talent List[edit | edit source]
| Icon | Name | Charges | Recharge Turns | Action Point Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| File:Talent vanguard jamkit.png | Jamkit | 1 | 4 | 1 | Disable a Level 1 Security Device within 12m until end of next Turn. |
| File:Talent vanguard kproto.png | K-Protocol | 1 | 5 | 1 | Target any Security Device within 5m and immediately erases up to 2 Security Tally created now or later this Turn (yellow marks). |
| File:Talent vanguard domeshot.png | Domeshot | 1 | 5 | 0 | If Semiauto attack hits, debuff your Unarmored target (0 Protection Points) with Stunned (skips Turn) for remainder of the Turn. |
| File:Talent vanguard bodybag.png | Bodybag | 1 | 6 | 2 | Hides a dead body within 3m under an illusory projection. Body Timer still runs, but if and when someone comes looking for this lost agent, the body will not be discovered. |
| File:Talent vanguard trackingeye.png | Anticipation | 2 | 5 | 0 | Predict exact movement of patrolling enemy within 25m and debuff with +10% Crit Vulnerability until end of next Turn. |
| File:Talent vanguard staticspectre.png | Counter Static | 1 | 5 | 0 | Debuff an enemy drone within 25m, jamming its sensekit so it cannot detect teammates (while Unaware or Suspicious) and applying -25% Move Speed for next 2 Turns. |
| File:Talent vanguard refract.png | Refract | 1 | 5 | 1 | Project an 8m long illusory reflection field (blocks sight and attacks but not movement) within 6m until end of next Turn. |
| File:Talent vanguard lure.png | Lure | 1 | 4 | 1 | Create a distracting noise within 15m. Any enemies within 5m of your chosen point will immediately become Suspicious, rotate toward it and move to investigate it on their next action. |
| File:Talent vanguard taunt.png | Taunt | 1 | 4 | 1 | Please ignore this placeholder Talent which will be added in the future. |
| File:Talent vanguard synapse.png | Synapse Short | 1 | 4 | 0 | When scoring a critical hit, debuff target and nearby enemies within 6m with -25% ALL Accuracy for until end of next Turn. Cancels enemy Overwatch. |
| File:Talent vanguard glasswalker.png | Glasswalker | 1 | 4 | 0 | When the Security Level rises, immediately buff yourself and teammates within 25m with +5 Initiative. |
| File:Talent vanguard blend.png | Blend | 1 | 4 | 0 | Engage Blend to become undetectable (sight, sound) and gain +25% Stealth Crit Chance until end of next Turn, canceled by any movement or attack. |
| File:Talent vanguard overdrive.png | Overdrive | 1 | 4 | 0 | If an enemy spots you during their action and has not Spotted your team before, gain +10 Initiative for remainder of the Turn. If your Initiative becomes highest, it immediately becomes your action. |
| File:Talent vanguard projection.png | Projection | 1 | 4 | 4 | Engage Projection to become undetectable (sight, sound) while using up to 4 AP to move (Sprinting speed) without generating Recoil. Does not avoid Laser Wires, Pressure Plates, Motion Detectors. |
| File:Talent vanguard silence.png | Silence | 1 | 4 | 0 | Engage Silence to make no sound while moving and gain +10% Move Speed for remainder of the Turn, canceled by any attack. |
