Featured Crew: The Trooper Eddie

In today’s in-depth post, we’re excited to dive into the abilities of a brand-new crew member, one that draws its very essence and inspiration from perhaps one of the most iconic songs ever released by Iron Maiden. We present you: The Trooper Eddie! 

This new Legendary crew member isn't merely a new face joining the ranks; he represents a significant evolution in strategic gameplay. His combat philosophy is a unique fusion of masterful zone control and robust protection, also supported by tactical gameplay. Let's get straight to his ability kit:

Abilities

Active - Flight of Icarus

Activate to create a damage zone around you that harms enemies while generating a protective shield for your tank.
Shield Damage Mitigation: 50%
Zone & Shield Duration: 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 seconds
Cooldown: 50 seconds

Reactive 1 - Fear of the Dark

After 6 consecutive hits, trigger an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) that disables enemy radars.
Disable Duration: 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 seconds
Cooldown: 60 / 57 / 54 / 52 / 50 / 48 / 46 / 44 seconds

Reactive 2 - A Matter of Life and Death

When your armor drops below 40%, automatically activate reinforced frontal and side armor.
Shield Damage Mitigation: 50% / 55% / 60% / 65% / 70% / 75% / 80% / 85%
Duration: 8 seconds
Cooldown: 60 seconds

Crew Stats Bonuses

• Back Armor Penetration: 3% / 5% / 10% / 14% / 17% / 20% / 22% / 25%
• Turret Turn Speed: 4% / 6% / 8% / 10% / 12% / 15% / 20% / 25%
• Attack: 4% / 6% / 8% / 10% / 12% / 15% / 20% / 25%
• Armor: 5% / 8% / 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30% / 35%

At his core, Eddie operates as a frontline enforcer, designed to punish nearby foes and absorb pressure. Flight of Icarus and A Matter of Life and Death combined provide him one of the toughest safeguards in the game, allowing him to burn and rampage through nearby enemy defenses like a real War Machine.

Finally, Fear of the Dark grants him the ability to passively disable enemy radars, turning The Trooper into a valuable addition to any crew. Partner him with other offensive crew members to maximize his tactical advantage and lurk enemies into doom!

The Trooper Eddie will be available for a limited time, so make sure to participate in game events to earn enough Crew Respect Points to unlock him.