To celebrate the upcoming 25^th anniversary of the Phantom Menace this 19^th of May, I decided to go all out on discovering the hidden effects or poorly described star cards in this game based on the plentiful resources and posts of the past (References are found at the end). At the same time, I did what I could to rewrite the ability and card descriptions to be somewhat unilateral and have similar explanations. Many were a surprise to be sure but a welcome one, while others are completely out of hand. Use what’s useful to you, and feel free to share your own test results. At last we will reveal these stats to all, at last…
Hero Descriptions (Part I)
· Boba Fett
o Base Health: 600 health
o Health Regeneration: 150 health
o Health Regeneration Rate: 50 health/second
o Health Regeneration Delay: 5 seconds
o Sprint Speed: 7 meters/second
o Body Shot Attack Damage: 105 / 75
o Head Shot Attack Damage: 198 / 141 (R⁴)
o Blaster Range: 20 / 40 meters
o Blaster Spread: Tight
o Rate of Fire: 360 shots/minute
o Blaster Overheat: 10 bursts (28 shots)
o Flamethrower Melee Damage: 100; damage doubles within outer 5% of reach distance.
o Jetpack Flight Speed: 12.5 meters/second
o Jetpack Flight Time: 5 seconds (20%/second) (YB¹)
o Jetpack Refill Time: 12 seconds (8.3%/second) (YB¹)
o CONCUSSION ROCKET
§ Launches a rocket that breaks on impact. The 1st explosion obscures vision and prevents lightsaber target locks for 5 seconds, canceling weapon-centered abilities as well; the 2nd explosion disables affected weapons for 1.2 seconds. Area of Effect: 25 meters; Cooldown Time: 15 seconds. (YT³, Comment: u/macggnore)
o FOR THE HUNT
§ Modifies jetpack to be used without fuel consumption while being undetected by enemy radars. Enemies nearby are also revealed. Area of Effect: ?; Duration: 8 seconds; Cooldown Time: 10 seconds.
o ROCKET BARRAGE
§ Launches five rockets dealing 75 damage each. Five Rockets on One Enemy: 375 damage; Area of Effect: 3 meters; Duration: 2.4 seconds; Cooldown Time: 20 seconds.
· Bossk
o Base Health: 600 health
o Health Regeneration: 600 health
o Health Regeneration Rate: 25 health/second
o Health Regeneration Delay: 5 seconds
o Sprint Speed: 7 meters/second
o Jump Height: 6 meters
o Body Shot Attack Damage: 126 / 45
o Head Shot Attack Damage: 126 / 45
o Charged-up Shot to Body: 156 / 156
o Charged-up Shot to Head: 296 / 296
o Blaster Range: 8 / 22 meters
o Blaster Spread: Medium
o Rate of Fire: 100 shots/minute
o Blaster Overheat: 8 shots
o Melee Damage: 65
o DIOXIS GRENADE
§ Releases a 10-meter cloud of dioxis gas dealing up to 118 damage to enemies within it for 6 seconds. Damage is per in-game ticks and not seconds, dealing more damage per second at times. Damage per tick: 5 to 6; Cooldown Time: 20 seconds. (R⁴)
o PREDATOR INSTINCTS
§ Modifies the primary weapon into a micro-grenade launcher with each grenade dealing 80 / 40 damage. Thermal vision and faster sprint speed are also gained. Area of Effect: 3 meters; Duration: 8.5 to 25 seconds; Cooldown Time: 25 seconds.
o PROXIMITY MINES
§ Deploys three sticky mines that after being armed for 4 seconds, detonate when triggered and deal 76 damage each. Three Mines on One Enemy: 228; Explosion Radius: 6 meters; Cooldown Time: 20 seconds.
· Chewbacca
o Base Health: 700 health
o Health Regeneration: 200 health
o Health Regeneration Rate: 50 health/second
o Health Regeneration Delay: 5 seconds
o Sprint Speed: 7 meters/second
o Body Shot Attack Damage: 90 / 50
o Head Shot Attack Damage: 144 / 48
o Explosion Radius: 1 meter
o Zoomed-in Body Shot Damage: 100 / 96
o Zoomed-in Head Shot Damage: 145 / 126 (R⁴)
o Zoomed-in Explosion Radius: 2 meters
o Rate of Fire: 66 shots/minute
o Bowcaster Overheat: None
o Bowcaster Range: 20 / 25 meters
o Zoomed-in Range: 35 / 45 meters
o Bowcaster Spread: Wide / Tight
o Melee Damage: 90
o Melee Speed: Fast
o SHOCK GRENADE
§ Throws a grenade that breaks on impact and splits into five missiles that shock enemies for 1.1 seconds; Area of Effect: ?; Cooldown Time: 15 seconds. (S¹)
o FURIOUS BOWCASTER
§ Modifies the bowcaster to fire fully charged shots. Body Damage: 182 / 166; Head Damage: 291; Zoomed-In Body: 217 / 191; Zoomed-In Head: 343; Range: 25 / 50 meters; Zoomed-In: 30 / 50 meters; Duration: 7.5 to 25 seconds; Cooldown Time: 20 seconds. (R⁴)
o CHARGE SLAM
§ A sprint attack that by sprinting forward and slamming onto the ground, enemies are knocked down, 150 damage to enemies within 4 meters. 30% damage reduction is received while sprinting. Base Health: 700; Health Points: 910; Area of Effect: 8 meters; Sprint Duration: ?; Cooldown Time: 15 seconds. (R⁴)
· Darth Vader
o Base Health: 800 health
o Health Regeneration: 250 health
o Health Regeneration Rate: 50 health/second
o Health Regeneration Delay: 5 seconds
o Sprint Speed: 7 meters/second
o Jump Height: 10 meters
o Basic Attack Damage: 130 damage
o Rear Attack Damage: 160 damage
o Swing Speed: 1.7 swings/second
o Lightsaber Swings: 10 swings
o Lightsaber Blocks: 14 blocks
o Blaster Deflections: 2121 damage
o Deflection Spread: 0.2
o Stamina Regeneration Time: 3.00 seconds
o Stamina Regeneration Delay: 2.25 seconds
o LIGHTSABER THROW
§ Throws the lightsaber 20 meters away and returns, each hit to enemies dealing 130 damage. Damage dealt reduces by 50% if used alongside CHOKE. Cooldown Time: 8 seconds.
o FOCUSED RAGE
§ Basic lightsaber attacks deal 15 extra damage, 200 bonus health is gained, and stamina drain decreases by 50%. Duration: 10 seconds; Cooldown Time: 15 seconds.
o CHOKE
§ Force chokes multiple enemies for 1.5 seconds, dragging them up into the air and dropping them, dealing 126 damage. Reach Distance: ?; Cooldown time: 25 seconds. (YT¹)
· Emperor Palpatine
o Base Health: 700 health
o Health Regeneration: 250 health
o Health Regeneration Rate: 75 health/second
o Health Regeneration Delay: 5 seconds
o Sprint Speed: 7 meters/second
o Jump Height: 10 meters
o One-handed Attack Damage: 14 damage/0.3 seconds (60/sec)
o Two-handed Attack Damage: 28 damage/0.3 seconds (110/sec)
o One-handed Stamina Drain: 10% stamina/second (10 seconds)
o Two-handed Stamina Drain: 15% stamina/second (6.5 seconds)
o Attack Reach Distance: 14 meters
o Melee Damage: 80
o CHAIN LIGHTNING
§ Throws a burst of force lightning hits an enemy target selected then bounces up to six different enemies. Each hit deals 120 damage. Reach distance: 18 meters; Cooldown Time: 14.5 seconds.
o DARK AURA
§ First dealing 15 damage at startup, force energy deals 15 damage per in-game tick to enemies, slowing them down as well. Total Damage: 135; Area of Effect: 10 meters; Duration: 8 seconds; Cooldown Time: 25 seconds.
o ELECTROCUTE
§ Force lightning hits the ground, shocking enemies and disabling their blasters for 1 second. Reach Distance: 15 meters; Cooldown Time: 20 seconds.
· Han Solo
o Base Health: 650 health
o Health Regeneration: 200 health
o Health Regeneration Rate: 50 health/second
o Health Regeneration Delay: 5 seconds
o Sprint Speed: 7 meters/second
o Body Shot Attack Damage: 80 / 55
o Head Shot Attack Damage: 152 / 104
o Blaster Range: 20 / 50 meters
o Blaster Spread: None
o Rate of Fire: 108 shots/minute
o Blaster Overheat: 8 shots
o Melee Damage: 65
o DETONITE CHARGE
§ Throws a sticky charge that is detonated remotely. When detonated, damage is dealt and enemies are knocked down. Damage: 200 / 70; Explosion Radius: 10 meters; Cooldown Time: 18 seconds.
o SHARPSHOOTER
§ Modifies the primary weapon to fire rapidly for the next few seconds. Body Damage: 65 / 40; Head Damage: 123 / 76; Range: 35 / 15 meters; Rate of Fire: 350 shots per minute; Duration: 3 to 25 seconds; Cooldown Time: 15 seconds. (R⁴)
o SHOULDER CHARGE
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§ A sprint attack that by sprinting forward, the enemy hit by it is knocked down, dealing 200 damage to troopers and 150 damage to heroes. The damage goes through blocks. Sprint Duration: ?; Cooldown Time: 10 seconds.
· Iden Versio
o Base Health: 650 health
o Health Regeneration: 200 health
o Health Regeneration Rate: 50 health/second
o Health Regeneration Delay: 5 seconds
o Sprint Speed: 7 meters/second
o Body Shot Attack Damage: 20 / 10
o Head Shot Attack Damage: 38 / 19
o Alternate Fire Attack Damage: 150
o Alternate Blast Radius: 6 meters
o Blaster Range: 30 / 50 meters
o Blaster Spread: Tight
o Rate of Fire: 780 shots/minute
o Blaster Overheat: 48 shots (YB¹)
o Melee Damage: 65
o STUN DROID
§ Sends out the droid to search for an enemy target up to 25 meters away, the droid then shocks the target and those around it for 1.5 seconds. The enemy shocked is also dealt 40 damage. Shock Area of Effect: ?; Cooldown Time: 20 seconds. (R⁴; YB¹)
o PULSE CANNON
§ Modifies the primary weapon into a long-range rifle. Using the scope deals more damage if used at a farther distance. The first bar in the charge-up indicates the maximum damage input; the second bar is the timer for automatic fire. Body Damage: 40 / 35; Head Damage: 76 / 63; Charged-Up Body Damage: 89 / 207; Charged-Up Head Damage: 164 / 376; Cooldown Time: 1 second. (R⁴)
o DROID SHIELD
§ Generates a personal bubble shield that protects against blaster damage. Using the primary weapon deactivates it. Unable to be used while STUN DROID is active. Shield Health: 750 health; Duration: 12 seconds; Cooldown Time: 10 seconds.
· Kylo Ren
o Base Health: 750 health
o Health Regeneration: 250 health
o Health Regeneration Rate: 50 health/second
o Health Regeneration Delay: 5 seconds
o Sprint Speed: 8 meters/second
o Jump Height: 10 meters
o Basic Attack Damage: 125 damage
o Rear Attack Damage: 165 damage
o Swing Speed: 1.8 swings/second
o Lightsaber Swings: 14 swings
o Lightsaber Blocks: 14 blocks
o Blaster Deflections: 1112 damage
o Deflection Spread: 0.45
o Stamina Regeneration Time: 2.10 seconds
o Stamina Regeneration Delay: 2.00 seconds
o PULL
§ Force pulls enemies, dealing 10 damage. Reach Distance: 20 meters; Cooldown Time: 20 seconds.
o FRENZY
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§ A frenzy of 3 to 4 lightsaber attacks by leaping towards an enemy target, either attacking the same enemy or leaping again to another. 50% damage reduction is received during the frenzy. The last attack of a three-hit frenzy and the last two attacks of a four-hit frenzy goes through blocks. A four-hit frenzy is activated by using the ability while looking away from the enemy target, immediately after a dodge, a jump hop, a lightsaber attack, or using PULL. Each frenzied lightsaber strike deals 160 damage to troopers and 115 damage to heroes. Leap Distance: 10 meters; Total to Troopers: 480 damage; Total to Heroes: 345 damage; Base Health: 750; Health Points: 1125; Cooldown Time: 10 seconds.
o FREEZE
§ Force freezes enemies for 2.5 seconds. Reach Distance: 15 meters; Cooldown Time: 24 seconds.
· Lando Calrissian
o Base Health: 650 health
o Health Regeneration: 200 health
o Health Regeneration Rate: 50 health/second
o Health Regeneration Delay: 5 seconds
o Sprint Speed: 7 meters/second
o Body Shot Attack Damage: 40 / 25
o Head Shot Attack Damage: 76 / 47
o Blaster Range: 20 / 50 meters
o Blaster Spread: Medium
o Rate of Fire: 420 shots/minute
o Blaster Overheat: 17 shots (YB¹)
o Melee Damage: 65
o SMOKE GRENADE
§ Releases a 10-meter cloud of smoke that obscures vision and prevents lightsaber target locks. Duration: 10 seconds; Cooldown Time: 14 seconds. (YB¹)
o SHARP SHOT
§ Selects up to five enemy targets and fires a flurry of shots dealing 200 to 240 damage. Headshots deal 380 damage. Reach Distance: 40 meters; Cooldown Time: 12 seconds. (R⁴)
o DISABLER
§ Throws a sticky device that reveals enemies nearby and scrambles enemy radars. In addition, enemies can be shocked for 1.1 seconds through remote activation. Area of Effect: 20 meters; Duration: 25 seconds; Cooldown Time: 19 seconds.
· Leia Organa
o Base Health: 650 health
o Health Regeneration: 200 health
o Health Regeneration Rate: 50 health/second
o Health Regeneration Delay: 4.5 seconds
o Sprint Speed: 7 meters/second
o Body Shot Attack Damage: 80 / 40
o Head Shot Attack Damage: 152 / 76
o Alternate Fire Attack Damage: 145
o Alternate Fire Charge-Up Time: 1.5 seconds
o Alternate Fire Explosion Radius: 1 meter
o Blaster Range: 20 / 40 meters
o Blaster Spread: Tight
o Rate of Fire: 340 shots/minute
o Blaster Overheat: 17 bursts
o Melee Damage: 65 damage
o THERMAL DETONATORS
§ Throws detonators that each deal up to 250 damage. Up to three detonators are ready for use, all of which must be used for the cooldown timer to begin. Cooldown Time: 15 seconds.
o RAPID FIRE
§ Swaps the primary weapon for an E-11 dealing 350 damage per second. Rate of Fire: 600; Body Damage: 36 / 19; Head Damage: 68 / 36; Duration: 8 to 25 seconds; Cooldown Time: 15 seconds. (R⁴; YB¹)
o SQUAD SHIELD
§ Deploys a 10-meter squad shield with 3000 health that protects against blaster fire and regenerates 5 health per in-game tick to allies. Duration: 30 seconds. Cooldown Time: 20 seconds.
· Luke Skywalker
o Base Health: 750 health
o Health Regeneration: 200 health
o Health Regeneration Rate: 100 health/second
o Health Regeneration Delay: 2.7 seconds
o Sprint Speed: 8.6 meters/second
o Jump Height: 10 meters
o Basic Attack Damage: 130 damage
o Rear Attack Damage: 160 damage
o Swing Speed: 2.1 swings/second
o Lightsaber Swings: 10 swings
o Lightsaber Blocks: 10 blocks
o Blaster Deflections: 1112 damage
o Deflection Spread: 0.45
o Stamina Regeneration Time: 3.00 seconds
o Stamina Regeneration Delay: 1.00 second
o PUSH
§ Force pushes enemies 10 meters away, dealing 150 damage to troopers and 90 damage to heroes. Reach Distance: 12 meters; Cooldown Time: 20 seconds.
o REPULSE
§ Knocks down enemies using the Force, dealing 130 damage to troopers and 75 damage to heroes. Area of Effect: 12 meters; Cooldown Time: 17 seconds.
o RUSH
§ A lightsaber dash attack dealing 100 damage by leaping forward. Two dash attacks are ready for use. Cooldown Time: 5 seconds.
· Darth Maul
o Base Health: 700 health
o Health Regeneration: 250 health
o Health Regeneration Rate: 50 health/second
o Health Regeneration Delay: 5 seconds
o Sprint Speed: 8 meters/second
o Jump Height: 10 meters
o Basic Attack Damage: 120 damage
o Rear Attack Damage: 150 damage
o Swing Speed: 1.9 swings/second
o Lightsaber Swings: 14 swings
o Lightsaber Blocks: 10 blocks
o Blaster Deflections: 810 damage
o Deflection Spread: 0.45
o Stamina Regeneration Time: 2.10 seconds
o Stamina Regeneration Delay: 2.00 seconds
o FURIOUS THROW
§ Throws the lightsaber 20 meters away and returns, each hit to enemies dealing 85 damage. Cooldown Time: 8 seconds.
o CHOKE HOLD
§ Force chokes multiple enemies, dragging them up into the air and launching them several meters away, dealing 77 damage. Reach Distance: 15 meters; Cooldown time: 18 seconds.
o SPIN ATTACK
§ A lightsaber dash attack dealing 100 damage by leaping forward 15 meters. Two dash attacks are ready for use. Cooldown Time: 5 seconds.
· Rey
o Base Health: 750 health
o Health Regeneration: 250 health
o Health Regeneration Rate: 50 health/second
o Health Regeneration Delay: 5 seconds
o Sprint Speed: 8 meters/second
o Jump Height: 10 meters
o Basic Attack Damage: 120 damage
o Rear Attack Damage: 140 damage
o Swing Speed: 2.0 swings/second
o Lightsaber Swings: 10 swings
o Lightsaber Blocks: 14 blocks
o Blaster Deflections: 1112 damage
o Deflection Spread: 0.45
o Stamina Regeneration Time: 1.65 seconds
o Stamina Regeneration Delay: 1.00 second
o DASH STRIKE
§ A sprint attack that knocks down enemies hit by it, dealing 130 damage. Cooldown Time: 10 seconds.
o INSIGHT
§ Basic lightsaber attacks deal 10 extra damage and stamina drain is decreased by 50%, all while being undetected by enemy radars. Enemies nearby are also revealed. Basic Attack: 130 damage; Rear Attack: 150 damage; Lightsaber Swings: 20 swings; Lightsaber Blocks: 28 blocks; Blaster Deflections: 2224 damage; Area of Effect: 30 meters; Duration: 8 seconds; Cooldown Time: 10 seconds.
o MIND TRICK
§ Confuses enemies with the Force for 4 seconds. Player controls will be inverted and cursor sensitivity will be lowered. Reach Distance: 18 meters; Cooldown Time: 20 seconds.
· Yoda
o Base Health: 700 health
o Health Regeneration: 250 health
o Health Regeneration Rate: 50 health/second
o Health Regeneration Delay: 5 seconds
o Sprint Speed: 7 meters/second
o Jump Height: 10 meters
o Basic Attack Damage: 125 damage
o Rear Attack Damage: 150 damage
o Swing Speed: 1.6 swings/second
o Lightsaber Swings: 12 swings
o Lightsaber Blocks: 10 blocks
o Blaster Absorption: 2121 damage
o Stamina Regeneration Time: 2.10 seconds
o Stamina Regeneration Delay: 1.00 second
o UNLEASH
§ Force pushes enemies, pushing them away several meters more, dealing 110 damage. When absorbing force attacks or blaster fire, both reach distance and damage are increased. Force attacks stay absorbed for longer. Damage Increase: 110 / 130 / 160 / 190; Area of Effect: ?; Cooldown Time: 12 seconds.
o PRESENCE
§ 150 bonus health is gained while breaking free out of any immobilizing effect. Allied troopers within several meters also gain 75 bonus health, while allied heroes gain 150 bonus health. Duration: 8 seconds; Cooldown Time: 20 seconds.
o DASH ATTACK
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§ A lightsaber dash attack dealing 85 damage by leaping forward. The damage goes through blocks. Two dash attacks are ready for use. Cooldown Time: 5 seconds.
· Finn
o Base Health: 600 health
o Health Regeneration: 200 health
o Health Regeneration Rate: 50 health/second
o Health Regeneration Delay: 5 seconds
o Sprint Speed: 7 meters/second
o Body Shot Attack Damage: 52 / 45
o Head Shot Attack Damage: 98 / 85
o Blaster Range: 25 / 50 meters
o Blaster Spread: Tight
o Rate of Fire: 240 shots/minute
o Blaster Overheat: 24 shots
o Melee Damage: 65
o DEADEYE
§ Auto-locks blaster fire onto a single enemy. Reach Distance: 30 meters; Body Damage: 30 / 20; Head Damage: 57 / 38; Duration: 5 to 25 seconds; Cooldown Time: 15 seconds. (R⁴)
o BIG DEAL
§ 120 to 150 bonus health is gained, 25% to 55% damage reduction is received, ability cooldowns are reduced by 50%, and all blaster heat is removed. Any ally within 15 meters receives the same effects alongside 100 to 130 bonus health and 15% to 45% damage reduction. The number of allies also improves the ability’s effects. Total Number of Allies Needed: ?; Base Health: 600; Health Points: 930; Duration: 10 seconds; Cooldown Time: 18 seconds.
o UNDERCOVER TEAM
§ Primary weapon is swapped for a GLIE-44 while revealing enemies nearby, making allies nearby undetected from enemy radars, giving them faster sprint speed. Cancels BIG DEAL when activated. Body Damage: 42 / 30; Head Damage: 79 / 57; Area of Effect: 15 meters; Duration: 5 to 25 seconds; Cooldown Time: 15 seconds. (R⁴)
· Captain Phasma
o Base Health: 700 health
o Health Regeneration: 150 health
o Health Regeneration Rate: 50 health/second
o Health Regeneration Delay: 5 seconds
o Sprint Speed: 7 meters/second
o Body Shot Attack Damage: 19 / 15
o Head Shot Attack Damage: 36 / 28
o Blaster Range: 35 / 60 meters
o Blaster Spread: Becomes Tight
o Rate of Fire: 660 shots/minute
o Blaster Overheat: 48 shots (YB¹)
o STAFF STRIKES
§ The default melee attack. For troopers, the 1st hit deals 160 damage, the 2nd 190, the 3rd hit 220. For heroes, the 1st hit deals 120 damage, the 2nd 150, the 3rd hit 200. The 3rd hit also knocks enemies down. Only 30 damage is dealt to heroes hit from behind. (S¹; R⁴; YB¹)
o SURVIVOR
§ 200 bonus health is gained. Duration: 15 seconds; Cooldown Time: 20 seconds.
o FIRST ORDER SENTRY DROID
§ Deploys a sentry droid that constantly rotates, always looking out for a target. When an enemy target is spotted, it stops rotating and fires, dealing 24 damage per shot. It also shocks enemies for 0.8 seconds. If destroyed, the explosion damage deals 150 damage. Shock Area of Effect: 15 meters; Cooldown Time: 20 seconds. (R⁴)
· General Grievous
o Base Health: 800 health
o Health Regeneration: 250 health
o Health Regeneration Rate: 50 health/second
o Health Regeneration Delay: 5 seconds
o Sprint Speed: 8 meters/second
o Jump Height: 7 meters
o Basic Attack Damage: 130 damage
o Rear Attack Damage: 160 damage
o Swing Speed: 1.8 swings/second
o Lightsaber Swings: 12 swings
o Lightsaber Blocks: 10 swings
o Blaster Deflections: 222 damage
o Deflection Spread: 20
o Stamina Regeneration Time: 3.00 seconds
o Stamina Regeneration Delay: 2.00 seconds
o THRUST SURGE
§ A lunge attack where an enemy is stabbed and knocked down, dealing 160 damage. Reach Distance: 15 meters; Cooldown Time: 13 seconds.
o UNRELENTING ADVANCE
§ A slow moving forward attack that deflects all blaster shots or lightsaber attacks from the front that lasts for 5 seconds. Any enemy standing in the way is dealt with 110 damage every 0.45 seconds. Cooldown Time: 11 seconds.
o CLAW RUSH
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§ A crawl attack that knocks down enemies hit by it, dealing 130 damage. 40% damage reduction is received during the attack. Enemies hit during the initial 0.2 seconds of the attack can be hit again during the last 0.2 seconds of the attack. Base Health: 800; Health Points: 1120; Duration: 3.2 seconds; Cooldown Time: 13 seconds.
· Obi-Wan Kenobi
o Base Health: 750 health
o Health Regeneration: 300 health
o Health Regeneration Rate: 50 health/second
o Health Regeneration Delay: 4.5 seconds
o Sprint Speed: 8 meters/second
o Jump Height: 10 meters
o Basic Attack Damage: 130 damage
o Rear Attack Damage: 150 damage
o Swing Speed: 1.8 swings/second
o Lightsaber Swings: 10 swings
o Lightsaber Blocks: 25 blocks
o Blaster Deflections: 2121 damage
o Deflection Spread: 0.2
o Stamina Regeneration Time: 3.00 seconds
o Stamina Regeneration Delay: 1.00 seconds
o ALL-OUT PUSH
§ Force pushes enemies, dealing 170 damage to troopers and 150 damage to heroes. Charging it up for 1.2 seconds increases the reach distance up to 22 meters. Damage also increases, dealing 200 damage to troopers and 180 damage to heroes. 80% damage reduction is also received while charging up the force push. Base Health: 750; Health Points: 1350; Reach Distance: ?; Cooldown Time: 14 seconds.
o RESTRICTIVE MIND TRICK
§ Restricts enemies from using their abilities for 5.5 seconds using the Force. An enemy being knocked down cancels the effect. Reach Distance: 20 meters; Cooldown Time: 21 seconds.
o DEFENSIVE RUSH
§ A sprint attack that damages enemies hit by it, dealing 140 damage. The final lightsaber strike deals 60 extra damage, 200 damage in total. It also deflects all blaster shots or lightsaber attacks from the front. Cooldown Time: 10 seconds.
· Count Dooku
o Base Health: 750 health
o Health Regeneration: 250 health
o Health Regeneration Rate: 50 health/second
o Health Regeneration Delay: 5 seconds
o Sprint Speed: 8 meters/second
o Jump Height: 10 meters
o Basic Attack Damage: 130 damage
o Rear Attack Damage: 160 damage
o Swing Speed: 2.0 swings/second
o Lightsaber Swings: 14 swings
o Lightsaber Blocks: 14 blocks
o Blaster Deflections: 1112 damage
o Deflection Spread: 0.45
o Stamina Regeneration Time: 2.10 seconds
o Stamina Regeneration Delay: 2.00 seconds
o LIGHTNING STUN
§ Force lightning shoots forward, knocking enemies down and dealing 160 damage to a single trooper and 120 damage to a single hero. Damage is decreased by 10 for every additional enemy caught in the lightning, to a maximum of 50 less damage. Reach Distance: 9 meters; Cooldown Time: 14 seconds.
o DUELIST
§ Basic lightsaber attacks deal 25 extra damage and swing speed is increased to 2.4 swings per second. New Basic Attack: 155 damage; New Rear Attack: 185 damage; Duration: 10 seconds; Cooldown Time: 13 seconds.
o EXPOSE WEAKNESS
§ For 5.5 seconds, an enemy target receives 20% damage weakness, is inflicted with slower movement, and has their bonus health removed. The cooldown timer is replenished if the enemy target is defeated. Normal Basic Attack: 130 damage; Normal Rear Attack: 160 damage; New Basic Attack: 156 damage; New Rear Attack: 192 damage; LIGHTNING STUN: 192 damage; Reach Distance: 11 meters; Cooldown Time: 16 seconds.
· Anakin Skywalker
o Base Health: 800 health
o Health Regeneration: 250 health
o Health Regeneration Rate: 50 health/second
o Health Regeneration Delay: 4.5 seconds
o Sprint Speed: 8 meters/second
o Jump Height: 10 meters
o Basic Attack Damage: 130 damage
o Rear Attack Damage: 170 damage
o Swing Speed: 2.2 swings/seconds
o Lightsaber Swings: 12 swings
o Lightsaber Blocks: 10 blocks
o Blaster Deflections: 1392 damage
o Deflection Spread: 0.3
o Stamina Regeneration Time: 1.65 seconds
o Stamina Regeneration Delay: 2.00 seconds
o PULL DOMINANCE
§ Force pulls enemies, dealing 120 damage to troopers and 80 damage to heroes. Reach Distance: 18 meters; Cooldown Time: 15 seconds.
o HEROIC MIGHT
§ Force pushes enemies, dealing 100 damage to troopers and 90 damage to heroes. 90% damage reduction is received when holding the ability while the area of effect is increased up to 20 meters, depending on the amount of damage taken during the ability. Base Health: 800; Health Points: 1520; Area of Effect: 10 meters; Cooldown Time: 18 seconds.
o PASSIONATE STRIKE
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§ Two heavy lightsaber attacks. The 1st attack deals 70 damage to troopers, 180 damage to heroes. The 2nd attack deals 40 damage to troopers, 130 damage to heroes. The damage goes through blocks. Cooldown Time: 13 seconds.
o RETRIBUTION
§ Force chokes enemies for 2 seconds, every second dealing 100 damage to troopers and 75 damage to heroes. Afterwards, they are force pushed away, dealing 100 damage to troopers and 75 damage to heroes. 90% damage reduction is received during the ability. Rather than a cooldown, the ability charges up when 2500 damage is taken. Damage taken by allies nearby charges it up as well. Base Health: 800; Health Points: 1520; Total Damage to Troopers: 296; Total Damage to Heroes: 222; Area of Effect: 15 meters.
· BB-8
o Base Health: 650 health
o Health Regeneration: 300 health
o Health Regeneration Rate: 65 health/second
o Health Regeneration Delay: 4 seconds
o Shock Prod Damage: 29 per 0.3 seconds
o Rate of Fire: 216 shocks/minute
o Shock Prod Overheat: 10 seconds
o Shock Prod Range: 5 meters
o RESISTANCE BACKING
§ Scrambles enemy radars, revealing enemies nearby. Enemies within 20 meters receive 5% damage weakness. Normal Basic Attack per 0.3 Seconds: 29 damage; New Basic Attack: 30 damage; CABLE SPIN per 0.3 Seconds: 47 damage; Total CABLE SPIN: 1229 damage; ROLLING CHARGE to Troopers: 210 damage; ROLLING CHARGE to Heroes: 158 damage; Duration: 12 seconds; Cooldown Time: 18 seconds.
o CABLE SPIN
§ An attack that by spinning cables by a 5-meter radius, 45 damage is dealt to enemies every in-game tick. 30% damage reduction is also received. Base Health: 650; Health Points: 845; Total Damage: 1170 Damage?; Duration: 8 seconds; Cooldown Time: 25 seconds.
PURPLE: HIDDEN ACTION/EFFECT
o ROLLING CHARGE
§ A sprint attack that by sprinting forward, the enemy hit by it is knocked down, dealing 200 damage to troopers and 150 damage to heroes. The damage goes through blocks. Sprint Duration: ?; Cooldown Time: 10 seconds.
o TECHNICAL SUPPORT
§ Objectives are captured faster. Will be counted as two units when capturing a point.
o SWIFT REACTION
§ Any ally within 7 meters will have their cooldown times reduced by 5%.
· BB-9E
o Base Health: 600 health
o Health Regeneration: 250 health
o Health Regeneration Rate: 60 health/second
o Health Regeneration Delay: 3 seconds
o Shock Prod Damage: 24 per 0.3 seconds
o Rate of Fire: 216 shocks/minute
o Shock Prod Overheat: 10 seconds
o Shock Prod Range: 5 meters
o SMOKE SCREEN
§ Deploys a 30-meter cloud of smoke obstructing vision and reveals enemies nearby. Duration: 12 seconds; Cooldown Time: 18 seconds.
o SHOCK SPIN
§ Knocks down enemies with an electric pulse dealing 90 damage. Then, enemies within 15 meters will have their blasters overheated, and enemies within 5 meters will be dealt 30 damage every in-game tick. Total Damage: 270 Damage?; Duration: 8 seconds; Cooldown Time: 25 seconds.
o CHARGE UP
§ Removes shock prod’s heat. Any ally within 20 meters will also have their blaster heat removed and their ability cooldown times reduced by ?. Duration: 5 seconds; Cooldown Time: 15 seconds.
o TECHNICAL SUPPORT
§ Objectives are captured faster. Will be counted as two units when capturing a point.
o BACTA SUPPORT
§ Any ally within 7 meters are healed 3 health per second.
CATEGORIZED BY COLOR
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NOTES
· The EPIC rarity is only stated in the card description if it is a different value than shown in-game.
· All Star Card descriptions were rewritten to be unilateral and have similar explanations. The names of heroes and second-person pronouns were avoided.
· Clearer antonyms are used: increased/decreased; extended/reduced.
o Increase/decrease suggests a progression in size, amount, or numbers (like adding/subtracting health, damage, stamina drain, and sprint speed).
o Extend/reduce suggests a change made to a value or number (like percentages for time, distance, and blaster heat).
· Damage Reduction is received; health points are regained.
· To avoid confusion, the term increased cooldown speed and increased recharge time (which uses percentage increased) is avoided. To keep all related effects as close in description as possible: extended/reduced cooldown time (still percentage) is the simplest way to describe the effect without changing the in-game number values.
· Extra damage is damage added to ability; bonus damage is situational.
· Some values were rounded to whole numbers to reflect in-game values. Such are health points, damage points, and blaster overheat. As a result, though noticeably small, the actual values in-game may be a little off when it comes to stacked values (like stacking damage reduction) and are yet to be tested.
· Some stats between the BF2 wiki and SammyBoiii’s Hero Guides differ in stats; however, they agree for the most part and usually differ by units less than a second.
· Feel free to pick any hero and test out the stats yourself. The more accurate stats we have, the better we can use them.
· Question Marks are unknown values. If you happen to know them or calculate the value, feel free to share them. Video proof seems to always work best.
· I personally feel that being open to the intricacies of every star card and ability is the best way to go and should not be considered an exploit. Everyone should know what’s happening when the enemy team starts using these game-changers (and there are many people who do), and best enabling them to learn how to counter it. In the end, understanding these little details leads to a more competitive and playable battlefront.
· Although not too often, some of the supposed up-to-date references below contradict each other; I had to make a final choice without having the time to test them.
· Getting all these stats was a hard-earned headache in the end. Feel free to correct any discrepancies you may find!

REFERENCES

BF¹
BF2 Community on Fandom [Most stats taken from here]
https://battlefront.fandom.com/wiki/Heroes_and_Villains

R¹
These are ALL the Broken Hero Star Cards (u/RogueZeroRendar on Reddit)
https://www.reddit.com/StarWarsBattlefront/comments/gcyh0these_are_all_the_broken_hero_star_cards/

R²
Hero Star Cards that are broken in a “beneficial way”? (u/T-RevLynn on Reddit)
https://www.reddit.com/StarWarsBattlefront/comments/ub797m/hero_star_cards_that_are_broken_in_a_beneficial/

R³
Hero Star Card Guide (u/ MAshby1001 on Reddit)
https://www.reddit.com/StarWarsBattlefront/comments/pmf1b5/hero_star_card_guide/

R⁴
Damage stats for every trooper, hero and reinforcement in BF2 (u/ImpecableBunny on Reddit) [To Confirm Stats]
https://www.reddit.com/StarWarsBattlefront/comments/15bvq7z/damage_stats_for_every_trooper_hero_and/#lightbox

R⁵
Grievous strikes again (u/Accomplished_Ebb1545 on Reddit) [“Jedi Killer” Secondary Effect]
https://www.reddit.com/StarWarsBattlefront/comments/1610bg5/grievous_strikes_again/

S¹
All Broken Hero Starcards in BF2 (By shuds and Shineberg on Steam)
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3024044483

YB¹
SWBF2 Guide to Hero/Villain Stats (By jmorga3) [To Confirm Stats; Found this list after finishing my list, consider it a simplified version]
https://www.yekbot.com/swbf2-guide-to-hero-villain-stats/

YT¹
Star Cards Breakdown (@KillerDebit on YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtoW9-Eb-QU&list=PLwVdQ5vamLGbW4srkAHahjSYp7qayFb88

YT²
Every hidden/actual star card effect on battlefront 2 (@Picos on YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZb-iNSpFrM

YT³
Battlefront 2 has 17 Star Cards that DON’T WORK (or are useless)… DO NOT USE THESE! (@Battlefront Knight on YouTube) [OUTDATED, BUT USEFUL COMMENT SECTION]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQNIOHv-yxA

YT⁴
SammyBoiii: Star Wars Hero Guides [Stats also taken from here]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9yGv_5YaeI&list=PLMe4n3PD17TRrp_7adLtTblLCDmZeygZm

YT⁵
Every Broken Hero Card In Battlefront 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0H70XpXI24

YT⁶
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Testing 5 USELESS Star Cards And Proving That They Don't Work!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBF4kRo6Y88

Selecting the right life insurance policy isn't just a financial decision; it's a choice that affects the future well-being of your loved ones.
With a range of options like term life insurance, whole life insurance, universal life insurance, and other forms of permanent life insurance, navigating through your choices can feel overwhelming.
This guide will help you understand the key types of life insurance and give you the insights you need to make an informed, personalized decision.

Understand Your Needs and Goals

Before diving into the various types of life insurance, it’s important to reflect on why you’re considering a policy in the first place. Ask yourself-

• What are my financial goals? Are you looking to provide for your family in the event of your unexpected death, save for retirement, or perhaps leave a legacy?
• Who depends on me financially? Consider your family members, dependents, or even business partners who would be impacted by your sudden absence.
• How long will I need coverage? Your time horizon is crucial in determining whether term life insurance or some form of permanent life insurance is the best fit for you.

Exploring the Types of Life Insurance?

1. Term Life Insurance

Term life insurance is like renting an apartment. It’s there for you for a specific period (the term), providing straightforward, no-frills coverage. Here’s what you need to know-

• Duration- Term life policies are typically available in terms from 10 to 30 years.
• Cost- This is usually the most affordable type of life insurance, with premiums that remain the same throughout the term.
• Best For- Those who need coverage to protect things like a mortgage or educational expenses for children, or who are looking for a cost-effective way to ensure financial stability for their dependents during crucial years.

1. Whole Life Insurance

Whole life insurance is part of the permanent life insurance family, but with a twist — it includes a savings component. Here’s the scoop-

• Duration- It covers you for your entire life, as long as premiums are paid.
• Cash Value- Part of your premium goes into a cash value account, which grows over time and can be borrowed against.
• Cost- More expensive than term life because of the lifelong coverage and cash value component.
• Best For- Those looking for coverage that lasts a lifetime and grows cash value, which can be a part of your long-term financial strategy.

1. Universal Life Insurance

Universal life insurance is another type of permanent life insurance with added flexibility. Here’s what makes it different-

• Flexible Premiums and Coverage- You can adjust your premiums and death benefits within certain limits based on your changing needs.
• Cash Value- Like whole life, universal life has a cash value component that grows based on the interest rate set by the insurer.
• Cost- This can vary widely based on how the policy is structured but typically more affordable than a whole life with similar benefits.
• Best For- Those who value flexibility and want the ability to adjust their policy as their financial circumstances change.

Comparing Your Options

FeatureTerm Life InsuranceWhole Life InsuranceUniversal Life Insurance Coverage DurationFixed Term (e.g., 20 years)LifetimeLifetime Cash ValueNoneYesYes Premium FlexibilityNoNoYes CostLowestHigherMedium to High Ideal ForShort-term, specific coverage needsLong-term financial planning, legacy goalsLong-term with flexibility needs

How to Choose the Right Policy?

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1. Assess Your Financial Situation- Understand your current and future financial obligations. How much debt do you have? What future expenses need to be covered?
2. Determine the Coverage Amount- A general rule of thumb is 10-15 times your annual income, but consider your specific circumstances.
3. Consider the Long-Term- How might your needs change over the years? Does the flexibility of a universal life insurance policy make sense, or is the certainty of whole life insurance more appealing?
4. Get Quotes and Compare- Look at different insurers. What are the premiums, benefits, and features of their policies? How do they match your needs?
5. Consult with a Financial Advisor- A professional can offer personalized advice based on your financial goals and help you navigate the complexities of life insurance.
6. Review Regularly- Your life insurance needs will change over time. Regular reviews will help ensure your policy still fits your needs.
Conclusion
Choosing the right life insurance policy — whether it’s term, whole, or universal life insurance— means balancing your immediate needs with your long-term goals.
By understanding the different types of life insurance available and how they align with your financial strategy, you can make an informed decision that will provide peace of mind and financial security for your loved ones.
Picture your life 10, 20, or even 30 years from now. What does it look like? Who are you with? What are you most proud of having achieved? Your life insurance choice is a key part of making that vision a reality.

Hello everyone hope you all are doing well. Need suggestions how to move on from this situation. I'm 22 years old, and he's 26. Recently, I've gone through a drastic situation in my life, something l've never experienced before. I'm committed to the boy I love, and he loves me too. We've been in a relationship for 15 months. I've never met him in person because he lives in Australia. We communicate through calls and video calls daily. He loves me deeply. However, when his parents brought up another proposal for him and expressed their wish for him to marry, he told them about me. Initially, they were hesitant due to my name containing "Shah," which they associated with Shia. Despite being Sunni, they had concerns. After much discussion and reassurance, 1 started praying tahajud and made sincere duas. His sister visited Pakistan, and he asked me to meet her. Then his family his (NANA, NANI) also came to my house to see me, and they talked to me the whole time. They liked me so much. We had dinner together, made some good memories, and took pictures. His family is also good. We enjoyed the whole day and made good memories, and they approved of me. Now his parents fully accepted me with happiness. Everything was going very smoothly; his parents talked to me through video call, they liked me, and considered me as their daughter-in-law.
However, recently, all of a sudden, they refused the proposal, citing a negative istakara result. My parents are also in shock. To my shock, he also began behaving strangely, seemingly avoiding me. I collapsed several times due to stress, and my health has deteriorated. I'm confused by his behavior. He suggested we may not be meant for each other because the istakara is negative and because of the istakara being negative and if he still marries me and then in the future if anything goes wrong, he blames me for it. After hearing that, I feel nauseated and vomit because I never saw that side of him, but still, he proposed that if we wait until I come to Australia for studies, then he'll decide and maybe do istakara again. If the istakara is again negative, then he'll clearly distance himself from me. I also told him that I want to do istakara on my own to see the result and what if it is positive. His response is, after your istakara comes positive, then he'll also do istakara again. If the results match, then he'll think about it. It feels like He's clearly making excuses now. But because I still love him, l've always respected his opinions and tried to accommodate him. But now, I'm unsure what to do. I'm praying for patience to deal with this situation, but I feel lost. Should I continue with this uncertainty, or should I consider moving on? My parents are also worried about seeing me like this; ! can't focus on my studies and also lost my appetite.
After this situation, I always feel nauseated, and he also knows about my health, but his responses are very cold to me. It's not like I need sympathy; I just love him and want to know that it's not my fault. Please, someone suggest an honest point of view; maybe then it will be easy for me to understand. Is it right to give someone false hopes, make them think about marriage, and then easily refuse it? Where has his love gone for me, his promises? Also, they don't even ask about this istekhara thing. If their beliefs regarding istekhara are so strong, they should have told me about this earlier or maybe performed istekhara before coming to my house. Who is right and wrong in this situation? Right now, I get panic attacks and suddenly collapse. I always feel nauseated. I pray Tahajjud daily for my mental health.

Hello good Hunters! A few months ago I ran a Bloodborne-themed One Shot Dungeons and Dragons session with some friends. I started it all with writing this flavoured introductory text to get my players and myself in the mood. I even demanded my players have Omen playing when reading this:
Hello good Hunter. If a cure for your ailments and maladies is what you so desperately need, then the Healing Church has what you’re looking for. Oh yes, Our Blood Ministration is as much the miracle cure as you have heard and then some. As you might expect, us Yharnamites take pride in our possession of this blessing from above. We are happy to provide for those in need, desperate or otherwise. In return, we only ask but your service to the Church for a short tenure. Details and a possible contract will be shared upon your arrival at the Grand Cathedral. Before proceeding, there are a few things you should know.
Your Character It is for a reason that you’re looking for Blood Ministration, the miracle cure. Is your village succumbing to a plague and you’re venturing out for a solution? Is a loved one dying and are you in need of halting the decay? Do you aspire to transcend the limits of humanity, elven kind, dwarven kind (etc,)? Whatever your reason is, have it written out.
You are a level 5 character. Any less, and the city might feel... overwhelming. Don't worry about this too much, it will grow on you I’m sure.
Equipment. You are in possession of a Trick Weapon* and a Gun, are you not? Visitors hava a knack for running into danger around these parts when left unaccompanied by the proper guidance of a member of the Church. We simply hope you are prepared for any inconveniences. If you’re not yet in possession of a Trick Weapon and Gun, the Hunter’s Workshop will provide you with them. Gherman is our most capable weaponsmith. I’m sure he’ll be glad to combine any two weapons of your choice into one swift tool and give you the firepower you need.
Abilities Blood Ministration is a real blessing as it provides one with many abilities. Upon arrival, we will give you a taste of it. I personally guarantee the following effects**: - As a Bonus Action, you will be able to switch between the two modes of your weapon for an extra attack if the first successfully lands. - As a Reaction, you can try to parry an incoming Melee attack by shooting your gun before being hit. Roll a Dexterity Saving Throw against the Attack Roll of the enemy. Whoever wins the exchange lands a Critical Hit. - As a Reaction, you can try to land a hit on an enemy who just hit you with a Melee attack. If successful, you regain HP equal to the damage dealt. If it fails, the enemy gets an Attack of Opportunity.
**These abilities are subject to change, as the DM will do research on possible balance issues. Inshallah.
Closing Words I’m sure you will be more than impressed with Blood Ministration’s aforementioned benefits and its many healing capabilities. I’m positive we will all benefit from this endeavour. You will be cured and the good word of the Healing Church will continue spreading. I await your swift arrival at the Grand Cathedral.
Oh, one piece of advice for your travels. Do make it to our abode before sunset, as night time in Yharnam tends to be particularly hairy around this time of year.
May the Great Old Ones guide your way, Laurence, Vicar of the Healing Church
The general outline of the story was:

• The players arrival in Yharnam by coach. They're escorted by the Blood Minister at the start of the game.
• They make their way up to the Healing Church where Laurence greets them (with a thicc Spanish accent). He assures them that the wondrous healing blood is as much the miracle as they've heard. He'll share some of this blood with the players, but if they help him out...
• He tells these outsiders that he has a problem. Beasts have started to plague the city and so he's dispatched Hunters to deal with them. However, there's a Hunter who's starting to doubt the ways of the Church. If they help Laurence get rid of her, they'll get all the Blood Ministration they desire.
• The new Hunters go meet Gherman in his prime, who helps them trick out their weapons with the help of his apprentice, a young student named Maria.
• With their tricked out weapons, they get escorted by a weird little boy called Micolash to Odeon Chapel, where Eileen was last seen. The way down there turns into a wild game of keep-up (Chase scene).
• Outside the chapel they get attacked by a Darkbeast. The Beast almost kills them, but they get saved by a Hunter in crowfeather garb. She introduces herself as Eileen the crow, who quickly assesses that the players are outsiders. She says she's on the way out of Yharnam, and so should the players. Its revealed her top priority is getting her daughter Eileen out of the city. She'll protect her at any cost. If the players talk to her, she'll reveal that the Church is the cause of the scourge and Laurence wants her silenced. Will the players help Ella? Will they silence her? Or will they confront Laurence and the church?
• Either way, the Moon is starting to glow red, and the players can't shake the feeling that something is watching them from up above...

Thousands of drivers were hit with speeding tickets after being snared in the first mobile photo radar unit used in a construction zone on the Perimeter Highway in south Winnipeg.
Winnipeg police said 14,183 tickets were issued in the first six weeks (March 15 to April 30) of mobile units being set up east and west of St. Mary’s Road.
“The statistics demonstrate a clear need for enforcement,” said traffic division Insp. Marc Philippot. “The reality is that police cannot be everywhere, so photo enforcement is one of our tools to assist in this regard”
“The numbers certainly highlight the problem, however, I am encouraged to see the violations are trending downward,” said Philippot. “I’d rather see our community members spending their hard-earned dollars in other ways than paying fines and putting workers at risk.”
Construction workers are building an interchange at the Perimeter and St. Mary’s. The reduced speed limit is 80 km/h, unless otherwise noted. Fines are doubled in designated construction zones.
The highest recorded speed was 76 km/h over the limit, which carried a set fine of $2,040, said Philippot. Some drivers received multiple tickets.
Philippot said construction workers raised safety concerns prior to the use of photo radar.
In one incident, a flag person was nearly hit by a driver who was not paying close attention, he said.
“I’d rather see our community members spending their hard-earned dollars in other ways than paying fines and putting workers at risk.” –Insp. Marc Philippot Former police officer Rodney Bolianaz, who runs Radar Rodney Traffic Ticket Services, has received calls about the use of photo enforcement on the Perimeter.
He said he has helped people to reduce their speeding fines.
Bolianaz tells his clients he will not challenge tickets, because the construction zone’s signage is in accordance with provincial legislation, and sign locations are documented or mapped by photo-radar operators for court purposes.
“These zones are hotly contested, and that’s why operators go to the nth degree with their evidence,” he said.
Police have said there is plenty of signage providing clear advance warning of the construction zone.
Opponents of photo enforcement have called it a cash grab. Police insist it’s all about reducing speeds and safety.
“Everyone has a role to play to help reduce the speed to help maintain road safety,” said Philippot. “This ultimately has to start with the motorist taking responsibility of their driving behaviour and obeying the rules of the road.”
“This ultimately has to start with the motorist taking responsibility of their driving behaviour and obeying the rules of the road.” –Insp. Marc Philippot While the work zone is on a provincial highway, the WPS has said it has the lawful authority to use photo enforcement, because the site is within city limits and it meets the requirements of image-capturing enforcement regulations.
City police became the primary enforcer of traffic laws on the southern half of the Perimeter on May 1, taking over from Manitoba RCMP. The WPS has said the use of photo radar prior to the handover was lawful.
Drivers, meanwhile, can expect more traffic enforcement across Manitoba over the May long weekend, when highways are traditionally busier. Canada Road Safety Week runs until Monday.
The RCMP reminded drivers mandatory alcohol screening, legal since 2018, allows police officers to conduct roadside breath tests without reasonable grounds to suspect impairment.
“We’ve been finding a lot of drivers out there are not aware of the legislation,” said Insp. Michael Gagliardi, who is in charge of RCMP traffic services in Manitoba.
He said traffic officers screen everyone they pull over. A refusal can result in a charge.
Alcohol is a leading cause of fatal collisions in Canada, along with speeding and distracted driving.
At least three people have died in impaired driving-related collisions so far in 2024. Toxicology results are pending in some cases.
Gagliardi said 20 people were killed in 2023 and 19 in 2022. He urged people to drive sober, wear a seatbelt, slow down and stay focused on the roads.
“Choose to get home safely,” the officer said. “If we all make the choice, there will be a lot less tragedy on Manitoba roadways.”
Lifesaving Society Manitoba issued a plea for safety to those going in, on or near water over the Victoria Day weekend, which heralds the unofficial start to summer.
“We want people to have a good time and enjoy themselves, but it’s also important people are thinking about having as many layers of safety in place as possible,” said Christopher Love, the society’s safety management and Water Smart co-ordinator.
Children should be supervised and within arms’ reach near water, boaters and anyone who cannot swim should wear a life-jacket and boat operators should be sober, the organization recommends.
chris.kitching@freepress.mb.ca