[quote=@Genni]
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A Defence boost of 5 for 3 Energy, which only lasts for 3 turns and so could be used to give a maximum boost of 15 for 9 Energy and then maintained at that level for a fourth turn before Brick wouldn't have enough Energy to activate it again. And during all those rounds he'd ne using up his action, so wouldn't be able to attack or do any other tricksy mcguffining.

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It's a 2 Point upgrade to increase the duration of a status effect for 1 turn, yes.

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Flare! Kill it with fire!
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My mistake, only a 25 defense for 2 rounds. Still might be useful if there is a bomb ticking down to armor up to protect others. Could also turn it around for a +15 for one attack to really knock someone's lights out.