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Torch



Torch

Torch


Type: Program: Icebreaker - Decoder
Cost: 9 Memory Units: 1
Faction: Runner Shaper
Faction Cost: 4
1 [Credits]: Break code gate subroutine.
1 [Credits]: +1 strength.
Strength: 4
Set: Mala Tempora Number: 047 Quantity: 3
Illustrator: Mike Nesbitt
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7 Comments

I'm guessing this goes with Eureka. Can't really see this in other decks for now.
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CommissarFeesh
Dec 13 2013 10:06 AM
Test-run/Scavenge is a MUCH better combo for programs - why the hell do people keep bringing up Eureka? Eureka's primary use is going to be expensive hardware like Monolith, Toolbox or Blackguard.
This card isn't very good outside of Test-run/Scavenge, but it could be cool in a deck that tries to abuse that combo. Still, its strength as a breaker is not much better than Gordian Blade at over double the cost.
It's 5 more credits for basically 2 free credits every run to spend on +Str. 2 'recurring' credits are pretty awesome. Sure, you lose the 'for the remainder of the run' part, but I usually don't find many stacked ICE where I play.
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CovenantPhil
Dec 13 2013 08:51 PM
As a Kit player who loves the Cyber-Cyphers, this has potential. It's crazy expensive to put into play, but if Kit can get it on the table, it's like having the Cypher on any server she wants and I know firsthand how great the Cyphers are for her.
    • MrLordcaptain, CommissarFeesh and bill21642 like this
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CommissarFeesh
Dec 14 2013 02:06 PM

As a Kit player who loves the Cyber-Cyphers, this has potential. It's crazy expensive to put into play, but if Kit can get it on the table, it's like having the Cypher on any server she wants and I know firsthand how great the Cyphers are for her.


Assuming you can cheat it out for cheap (Test Run/Scavenge being the method of choice, but consider also PW/Stimhack) Kit will absolutely adore this card. The Str 4 makes all the difference when you're turning the first ICE you see every turn into a Gate.
    • CovenantPhil likes this

I like this as a late-game option for Kit - use Cyber-Cypher for early pressure, then swap out for this later on to consolidate your memory and allow for other tricks.


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