Instigator

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Upgrade Card Collection (SWM38)
Imperial Raider (SWM15)
Card text
Enemy squadrons at distance 1 are treated as if they are engaged by 2 additional squadrons, even if they are not currently engaged.
Properties
| Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Faction | Imperial |
| Unique | Yes |
| Ship Type | Raider-class Corvette |
| Points | 4 |
Timing
This Upgrade Card is always in effect at distance 1 around the ship.
Squadron Interactions
If a squadron is at distance 1 of a ship equipped with this Upgrade Card but no enemy squadrons, it may attack this ship or any other ship at distance 1.
If a squadron is at distance 1 of a ship equipped with this Upgrade Card and is engaged with Valen Rudor and/or only squadrons with Heavy, that squadron cannot attack Valen Rudor, but may attack the ship equipped with this card or any other ship at distance 1.
If a squadron is at distance 1 of a ship equipped with this card and is engaged with Valen Rudor and one or more non-Heavy squadrons, that squadron cannot attack Valen Rudor, the ship equipped with Instigator, or any other ship at distance 1.
Squadrons with Grit cannot move away from an enemy ship with this Upgrade Card attached.
Friendly squadrons can resolve Swarm against enemy squadrons that are in range of this Upgrade Card’s ability.
This Upgrade Card’s effect will not prevent Tycho Celchu from moving or attacking ships.
This Upgrade Card’s ability will prevent the resolution of Malee Hurra’s ability.
Upgrade Card Interactions
Squadrons who are at distance 1 of a ship equipped with this card but not engaged with any squadrons may be targeted by the effects of Heavy Fire Zone.
This Upgrade Card has no interaction with Advanced Transponder Net.