Playable Scientist/russgamemaster

Bio
The AIM Scientist is a quick learner and can adapt to combat situations by constantly increasing his Defense, as well as the Defense of his research team.

Class: Bruiser
Gains Enraged when attacking or attacked by Scrappers. Increases all stats up to two times.

Passives
Master Marksman - attacks never miss

Bodyguard - protects allies from single-target attacks.

(team) Tough Guy - increases defense each time attacked.

Attacks
L1 - Miniature Tactical Warhead

Ranged Gun Explosion

One Enemy

(special) Deadly Crits - deals extra damage on critical hits

(special) Ignore Defense - ignores the defense stat and shields

(all allies) Perfect Shot - next ranged attack does extra damage

(enemy) Blinded - next single-target attack has a chance to miss

(enemy) Disoriented - single-target attacks have a chance to hit an ally

L2 - Rocket Shotgun

Ranged Gun Explosion

All Enemies

(enemy) Burning - takes damage each turn. Defense reduced.

(enemy) Remove Buffs

(enemy) Hobbled - attacks cannot be stealthy

(all allies) Strengthened - attack increased by 25%

(all allies) Focused - accuracy increased by 25%

L6 - Cripple

Melee

One Enemy

(special) Deadly Crits - deals extra damage on critical hits

(special) Exploits Slowed - does extra damage to slowed enemies

(enemy) Slowed - evasion decreased by 25%

(enemy) Opportunist - causes either Impaired, Winded, Neutralized, Off-Balance, Exhausted, Cornered, or Staggered.

L9 - Fire in The Hole!

Buff

All Allies

3 round cooldown

(all allies) Taking Cover - high chance to avoid next attack

(all allies) Accelerated - next single-target attack provides a follow-up attack

(all enemies) Weak Point - next attack against this target is guaranteed to hit and crit

Team-Up Bonuses
Average Joes

Big Guns

Bombs Away

Proud to Serve

Red in The Ledger