[quote]Doesn't that describe his actions and achievements about half the time, though?[/quote]

Unfortunately Batman and Deathstroke are sufferers of contrived, forced writing; I mean I love both of the characters and how Salde was rewritten to have this capability to think 14 steps ahead-- but it got a bit ridiculous how it was handled in Identity Crisis. There's being capable, having battle prep, perception, etc. - then there's "I win caz the writers are lazy or fanboys".