Databank Download: Fifth Brother & Fourth Sister

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In this Star Wars™: Shatterpoint preview, we’re rounding off the gang from the Inquisitorius with a preview of the Fifth Brother and the Fourth Sister from the Jedi Hunters Squad Pack! Both of these characters are memorable Force-sensitive agents of the Dark Side committed to hunting down the last remnants of the nearly defeated Jedi Order.

Terrifying in both the scope and unfettered nature of its power and authority, the Inquisitorius is one of the most unique organizations in the Empire. It is committed to seeking out and destroying special threats, such as Force-sensitive rebels or the last of the Jedi who have gone into hiding. Tackling even diminished Jedi is no easy task, requiring special training, equipment, and individuals with strong wills and affinity for the dark side of the Force.

The Fifth Brother is a grim and taciturn inquisitor, one who quite voluntarily and enthusiastically committed himself to the cause. Possessed of strong control over the Force, he was expected by some to be next in line for Grand Inquisitor, though it might be argued he is too blunt and direct, lacking a certain strategic flexibility. He is nonetheless a potent adversary, able to use Force Jump to reach higher elevations, and Force Repulse to shove surrounding adversaries away when surrounded. He can aid his fellow Inquisitorious units by using the Reactive Ability Enfeeble to Expose a target even as an ally attacks. His implacable nature makes him ideal for seizing battlefield objectives, with Resolve granting Protection and Steadfast when contesting, and winning all ties thanks to his Inquisitorial Mandate.

Fifth Brother is not especially noted for his subtlety with the lightsaber, but certainly he is effective when employing his Form II Makashi Stance. This aggressive and direct interpretation of this duelist stance deals swift damage to his foe and provides a decent degree of protection. His Combat Tree offers early Expose or Shove options and can also Strain or potentially offer the opportunity to employ Force Repulse or Force Jump as tactical choices.

The Fourth Sister joined several of her brothers and sisters in their efforts to track down fleeing Jedi, including an operation attempting to confront and secure Obi-Wan Kenobi after he was drawn from hiding by the kidnapping of Princess Leia Organa. Fourth Sister would prove to be a capable combatant, well-versed in employing the Dark Side to augment her attacks.

Fourth Sister can use Force Jump to move more swiftly or to gain altitude while closing on the enemy but she is best employed to secure important objectives. Force Pull is a highly useful tactical skill, enabling her to reposition adversaries, sometimes bringing them in melee range of herself or her allies. During such coordinated attacks, she can employ Enfeeble to Pin a targeted enemy and keep them in place. Like Fifth Brother, she has the Inquisitorial Mandate, which allows her to win in ties to contest objectives. She is also pragmatic enough to know that sometimes a strategic Swift Retreat is necessary, letting her Reposition after being wounded.

Having undergone similarly intensive training under Darth Vader as Fifth Brother, Fourth Sister also has access to a similar Form II Makashi Stance, offering excellent aggressive attacks, trading the ability to Pin for Fifth Brother’s Expose option. When more than one Inquisitor converges on an adversary, they can rapidly bring the foe down, a reputation which has made the Inquisitorius rightfully dreaded.

That covers our look at this particular duo of inquisitors, who serve as nasty set of potential allies for Darth Vader or the Grand Inquisitor while hunting lost Jedi.

Make sure to check back for our next Star Wars: Shatterpoint Unit preview, where we give you a first look at how your favorite characters from the Star Wars galaxy translate into the gameplay of Star Wars: Shatterpoint. Pre-order your own copy of the Jedi Hunters Squad Pack at your local game store or through the webstore today.

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