BEAR CAVALRY

The Bear Cavalry faction is part of the Awesome Level 9000 set, which also includes Ghosts, Killer Plants, and Steampunks. This faction is known for its military focus, using superior tactics and brute force to outmaneuver opponents. The Bear Cavalry has a total of 10 minions and 10 actions, with an unusually high total minion base power of 35, averaging 3.5 power per minion. Among their actions, there are no play-on-minion actions, two play-on-base actions, and eight standard actions that affect one or more minions. Notably, none of their actions directly increase a minion's power. The faction's minions include General Ivan, who prevents all of their minions from being destroyed, and Polar Commando, who gains +2 power and becomes indestructible when alone on a base. The Bear Cavalry's strategy involves setting up bases to destroy enemy minions that move there, then forcing those minions to move to those bases. This tactic can be powerful, but it's essential to use it for deterrence and control rather than constantly destroying minions. The goal is to earn Victory Points by breaking bases, and the Bear Cavalry's abilities are more useful for maintaining good positions and executing battle plans. The faction pairs well with others that feature tactical maneuvers or brute force, such as Dinosaurs, Ninjas, and Pirates. When combined with these factions, the Bear Cavalry can become even more formidable. For example, Dinosaurs offer bonus power to help the Bears dominate, while Ninjas create a "death machine" that can pick off enemies. The Bear Cavalry's actions include Bear Hug, which destroys the lowest-power minion of each player, and Bear Necessities, which destroys an action played on a minion or base. Other actions, such as Commission and Bear Rides You, allow the player to manipulate their minions and move opponents' minions to different bases. The faction also includes play-on-base actions like High Ground and Superiority, which provide ongoing benefits. High Ground destroys any opponent's minion that moves to the base, while Superiority prevents the player's minions from being destroyed, moved, or returned to their hand or deck by other players' cards. The Bear Cavalry's minions and actions work together to create a powerful strategy. For example, Cub Scout destroys an opponent's minion that moves to its base if the minion has less power than the Cub Scout. This ability can be triggered multiple times, making it a valuable asset. The faction's titan, Major Ursa, is a powerful addition to the Bear Cavalry. It can be played instead of a regular minion and has an ongoing ability that allows the player to move an opponent's minion of power 3 or less after it is moved to a base. Overall, the Bear Cavalry is a faction that excels at outmaneuvering opponents and using brute force to gain an advantage. By combining their minions and actions, players can create a powerful strategy that earns Victory Points and dominates the game. The Bear Cavalry's cards have been clarified in various rulebooks and online forums. For example, General Ivan's ability prevents all of the player's minions from being destroyed, including itself. Polar Commando's ability only triggers when it is the only minion on a base, and it does not gain +2 power on each turn while it is alone. The faction's interactions with other cards and abilities have also been clarified. For example, Bear Hug's destruction of minions is mandatory, and players must destroy one of their own minions if they have no other choice. The faction's play-on-base actions, such as High Ground and Superiority, only affect minions that move to the base, not those that are played there. The Bear Cavalry's name and theme are inspired by Russian culture, with cards featuring Russian-style art and flavor text that references Soviet-era phrases. The faction's divider, available in The Big Geeky Box and The Bigger Geekier Box, features General Ivan, and the font used for the faction is Cabaletta by Harold's Fonts. In different languages, the Bear Cavalry faction is known by various names, such as "Cavalerie ours" in French, "Bärenreiter" in German, and "Медвежья кавалерия" in Russian. The faction's unique theme and abilities make it a popular choice among players, and its interactions with other factions and cards add depth and complexity to the game.

1x Bear Hug - Each other player destroys his or her minion with the least power ( controller chooses in case of ties). 1x Bear Necessities - Destroy an action that has been played on a minion or base. 1x Bear Rides You - Move one of your minions to another base. 2x Commission - Play an extra minion. Then move another player’s minion from the extra minion’s base to another base. 1x High Ground - Play on a base. Ongoing: If you have a minion here, destroy any other player’s minion that moves here. 1x Superiority - Play on a base. Ongoing: Your minions here cannot be destroyed, moved, or returned to your hand or deck by other players’ cards. 1x You’re Pretty Much Borscht - Choose a base where you have a minion. Move all other players’ minions from there to one other base. 2x You’re Screwed - Choose a base where you have a minion. Move another player’s minion from there to another base.

Move other players' minions on their base to other bases, and also destroy minions that move to their base.