[Card of the Day Profile] 29/10/12

BT09/037 R

Advance of the Black Chains, Kahedin 「黒鎖の進撃 カエダン」 

Grade 1/Boost/Gold Paladin - Power: 7,000/Shield 5,000/Critical: 1

Skill: 

Auto [R]: [CounterBlast(1), select 1 of your <<Gold Paladin>> Rearguard, Retire it] During the battle when this unit boost a <<Gold Paladin>> unit, and that attacks hit the Vanguard, you may pay the cost. If you do,  look at the top 1 card of your Deck, search up to 1 <<Gold Paladin>> unit, and call it on the Rearguard Circle in Rest Position, put the rest of the card to the Bottom of the Deck.



Lore:
A Knight of the Black Horse Corps that wields the Magical Item "The Attacking Black Chains". The "Attacking Black Chains" are a magical tool that functions by absorbing the magical power of people, and then based on the amount of magic that was absorbed, it creates copies that pierce the target, and as a result it is considered a dangerous B-Rank object. When he was a child, he was perscuted and bullied by others and generally didn't open up to others, except for his older brother, Hoel, and the Corps Leader, Vortimer, who both belong to the Black Horse Corps. Using the Black Chain, he has been able to bring huge gains with very little loss of life. To honor those who have fallen, the Knights of the Black Horse refuse to allow sacrifices to be in vain.


The "Black Horse Corps" is...
One of the 7 "Gold Paladin" corps who use the symbols of the 7 Sacred Beasts said to protect United Sanctuary. Many of those who join the Black Horse Corps are generally able to use Magical Artifacts and Precious Treasures, and the vast majority of their membership consists of those who used to belong to the Shadow Paladins. Though their motives generally are on the same axis as the rest of the "Gold Paladins", they generally don't interact with the other Corps too much, and as a result, the state of affairs inside their corps is pretty much an unknown.

"The Black Chain pierces through foes, opening a path for my team."

Profile taken from Neo Ark Cradle. Skill text translated by Naoki.

[Card of the Day Profile] 29/10/12, Knight of Passion, Bagdemagus

BT09/036 R

Knight of Passion, Bagdemagus 「激情の騎士 バグデマグス」

Grade 2/Intercept/Gold Paladin - Power 9,000/Shield 5,000/Critical: 1

Skill -
Auto [R]：When this unit attacks, and you have a Vanguard with "Ezel" in its name, during this battle, this unit gets Power +3000.

[Card Game News] Gold Paladin shown in Episode 96

Dantegal 「だんてがる」

Grade 0/Boost/Gold Paladin - Power: 5,000/Shield 10,000/Critical: 1
Critical Trigger 

Advance of the Black Chains, Kahain 「黒鎖の進撃 カエダン」 

Grade 1/Boost/Gold Paladin - Power: 7,000/Shield 5,000/Critical: 1

Skill: <Unknown>

[BT09 News] Gold Paladin

 Lion of Luminosity,  Platinum Ezel 「光輝の獅子 プラチナエイゼル」
Grade 3/Twin Drive!!/Gold Paladin - Power 11,000/Shield -/Critical: 1

Activate [V] Limit Break(5) (This effect can only be used if you have 5 or more cards in your Damage Zone)：[CounterBlast(3)] Select 5 of your 《Gold Paladin》 Rearguards, during this turn, Power +5000
Continuous [V]：When you have "Incandescent Lion, Blonde Ezel" in your Soul、this unit gets Power +2000.
Continuous [V/R]: Leader (If you do not have units with the same Clan as this unit, this unit cannot attack.)

Knight of Passion, Bagdemagus 「激情の騎士 バグデマグス」

Grade 2/Intercept/Gold Paladin - Power 9,000/Shield 5,000/Critical: 1

Auto [R]：When this unit attacks, and you have a Vanguard with "Ezel" in its name, during this battle, this unit gets Power +3000.

Sage of Dreams, Colon 「夢見る賢者 コロン」

Grade 0/Boost/Gold Paladin - Power 5,000/Shield 10,000/Critical: 1

Auto： Harbinger (When a unit of the same Clan Ride on this unit, call this unit to the Rearguard circle)
Activate [R]：[CounterBlast(1), send this unit to Soul] Look at the top 5 cards of your Deck、search up to 1 card with "Ezel" in its name, show it to your opponent and add that card to your hand、shuffle your Deck afterwards。

[BT09 News] Nova Grappler

 Ultimate Beast Deity, Illuminal Dragon 「超獣神 イルミナル・ドラゴン」
Grade 3/Twin Drive!!/Nova Grappler/Type: Battleroid -  Power 11,000/Shield -/Critical: 1

Auto [V] Limit Break(4) : When this unit declares an attack, you may pay the cost. If you do, Stand up to 2 of your "Beast Deity" Rearguards

Continuous [V]: If you have "Beast Deity, Azure Dragon" in Soul, this unit gets Power +2000.
Continuous [V/R]: Leader (If you do not have units with the same Clan as this unit, this unit cannot attack.)

Beast Deity, Yamatano Drake 「獣神 ヤマタノドレイク」

Grade 3/Twin Drive!!/Nova Grappler/Type: Battleroid - Power 10,000/Shield -/Critical: 1

Auto [R]: During your Battle Phase, when this unit Stands, during this turn, this unit gets +Power 3000.

Beast Deity, Golden Anglet 「獣神 ゴールデン・アングレット」

Grade 2/Intercept/Nova Grappler/Type: Battleroid - Power 9,000/Shield 5,000/Critical: 1

Auto [R]: During your Battle Phase, when this unit Stands, during this turn, this unit gets +Power 3000.

 Beast Deity, Blank Marsh 「獣神 ブランク・マーシュ」 

Grade 1/Boost/Nova Grappler - Power 7,000/Shield 5,000/Critical: 1

Auto [R]: [CB(1), send this unit to Soul] When this unit boost a <<Nova Grappler>> unit、and the attacks hit a Vanguard、you may pay the cost. If you do、you can select 1 Rearguard with the name "Beast Deity" in it、Stand it.

Trans Raizer  「トランスライザー」
Grade 2/Intercept/Nova Grappler - Power 7,000/Shield 5,000/Critical: 1

Auto： When this unit appears in the Vanguard or Rearguard zone、you can check the top card of your deck.
When that card is a Grade 1 or 2 <<Nova Grappler>>、you can call the card to the Rearguard circle. Otherwise, Shuffle your Deck.

Burst Raizer 「バーストライザー」

Grade 1/Boost/Nova Grappler - Power 7,000/Shield 5,000/Critical: 1

Activate [V/R]: [CounterBlast(1)] During this turn, this unit gets Power +1000.

Hollow Nomad  「ホロウ・ノーマッド」

Grade 3/ Twin Drive!!/Nova Grappler - Power 10,000/Shield -/Critical: 1 1

Auto [V/R]：When this unit attacks a Vanguard, if you have a <<Nova Grappler>> Vanguard, during this battle, this unit gets Power +2000.



Heroic Hani

Grade 2/Intercept/Nova Grappler - Power 8,000/Shield 5,000/Critical: 1

Auto：[CB(1)] When this unit appears in the Vanguard or Rearguard circle, if you have a 《Nova Grappler》 Vanguard, you may pay the cost。 If paid,  you can put the top card of your Deck to the Damage Zone、and during the Start of the End Phase, select 1 card in your Damage Zone, return it to your Deck, shuffle your Deck afterwards。

Stoic Hani
Grade １/Boost/Nova Grappler - Power 6,000/Shield 5,000/Critical: 1

Auto：[CB(1)] When this unit appears in the Vanguard or Rearguard circle、if you have a 《Nova Grappler》 Vanguard 、you may pay the cost。 If paid,  you can put the top card of your Deck to the Damage Zone、and during the Start of the End Phase、select 1 card in your Damage Zone、return it to your Deck、shuffle your Deck afterwards.

Evolution Reincarnation, Miraio
Grade 0/Boost/Nova Grappler -  Power 4,000/Shield 10,000/Critical: 1

Auto： Pioneer (When a unit of the same Clan Ride on this unit, call this unit to the Rearguard circle)
Activate [R]：[CounterBlast(1), send this unit to Soul] Look at the top 5 cards of your Deck、search up to 1 Grade 3 《Nova Grappler》 card、show it to your opponent and add that card to your hand、shuffle your Deck afterwards。

Lionette Heat 「ライオネット・ヒート」
Grade 0/Boost/Nova Grappler - Power 4,000/Shield 10,000/Critical: 1

Auto： Harbinger (When a unit of the same Clan Ride on this unit, call this unit to the Rearguard circle)
Activate [R]：[Send this unit to Soul] Select 1 of your 《Nova Grappler》 unit, duuring this turn, Power +3000.

[Card of the Day Profile] 24/10/12, Rampage Cart Angel

BT09/082 C

Rampage Cart Angel「ランペイジカート・エンジェル」

Grade 0/Boost/Clan: Angel Feathers/Type: Angel -  Power 5000/Shield: 10000/Critical: 1/Critical Trigger

No Skill -

A Nurse of Angel Feather who has a decidedly un-angelic appearance, wearing extremely tacky glasses, green hair that stands on end, and red tattoos meant to imitate the Stigmata. Using his brute strength, which he loves, he mainly transports hugeass patients. While he may look flashy and has one helluva rough temperament, surprisingly, when it comes to work, he acts completely professional, that this separation of his private and personal lives has made many consider him a "Good Delinquent". When he doesn't show his wings, no matter how much he insists he's an angel, there's not a single person who will believe his story.

"Outta da way, outta da way! There's a freakin' patient comin' through!"

Profile taken from Neo Ark Cradle. Skill text translated by FelGrand.

[Card of the Day Profile] 23/10/12, Tear Knight Lazarus

TD07/004  -  BT08/036 R

Tear Knight, Lazarus 「チィアーナイト　ラザロス」

Grade 2/Intercept/Clan: Aqua Force/Type: Aquaroid -  Power 10,000/Shield: 5000/Critical: 1

No Skill -

A First Lieutenant in the "Aqua Force" Navy, he is a member of the Executive Enforcement Squad "Tear Knight". Always hoping to be assigned to the front line, he's battle-loving knight who wants to lead the vanguard group. Because he's descended directly from the Tear Dragons, he differs from the other knights with water wings by having the wings of a water dragon. Due to the shape of his fin-like wings when they're folded, he's capable of moving at high speeds without using a booster to ride the water currents. These wings return to their huge shape on land, and it is said that they can be used for short flights. While there are many useful and talented people in the "Tear Knight" group, he is currently the only one who can freely fight on land, at sea and in the sky.

The Tear Knights Are
An Enforcement Squad that was formed to gather Aquaroids who specialized in combat prowess during battle. that primarily specialize in attack power. Of course, enlistmentrequires high combat prowess and skills as well as being able to enforce "Justice" without being affected by emotions, and thus one also needs intense mental strength to be extremely cold and ruthless. Those who are selected recieve many more promotions in the future, so they are known as the most elite and best units in the navy.

The blue knights have been training long and hard.

Profile taken from Neo Ark Cradle. Skill text translated by FelGrand.

[Card of the Day Profile] 22/10/12, Martial Arts Mutant, Master Beetle

EB03/004 RR  -  EB03/S04 SP

Martial Arts Mutant, Master Beetle  「武神怪人 マスタービートル 」

Grade 3/Twin Drive!!/Clan: Megacolony/Type: Insect -  Power 10,000/Shield -/Critical: 1

Auto [V] Limit Break(4): When this unit attacks a Vanguard, you can pay the cost. If you do, select 2 of your opponent's Rearguard, those units cannot Stand during your opponent's next Stand Phase.

Continuous  [V/R]: If you have non-«Megacolony» Vanguard or Rearguard, this unit gets Power -2000.


A gigantic rhinoceros beetle-themed Kaijin who possesses the mind of a military warrior, he despises those who are weak, those who lose, and those who are cowards. Terrifyingly, he is able to wield a gigantic super-heavy long sword with his stout arms as if it were nothing at all, but of special mention is the "Gravity Aura" which is a wave generated by his own fighting spirit. This bizarre gravitational field only reacts to those with weak hearts, intensifying the gravity around them several times the norm. As a result, he'll only face those with the guts and backbone to fight, as he continues to fight until his foes he defeats again and again can no longer stand up. For him, fighting and winning is all that matters in the entire world. The weak, in the eyes of this towering mighty soldier, simply aren't allowed to exist.

Bow before my might! Gravity Aura!


Profile taken from Neo Ark Cradle, Credits to NeoArkadia. Skill text translated by Naoki.

[Card of the Day Profile] 19/10/12, CEO Amaterasu

EB05/001 RRR  -  EB05/S01 SP

CEO Amaterasu  「CEO アマテラス」

Continuous [V]: During this turn, when you have 4 or cards in your hand, this unit gets Power +4000.

Auto [V]: During the start of your Main Phase, Soul Charge(1), look at the top 1 card of your Deck, place it either at the Top or the Bottom of your Deck.

Auto [V/R]: [Soul Blast(8), CounterBlast(5)] When this unit attack hits, you may pay the cost. If you do, Draw 5 cards. 

The sun goddess who serves as the CEO of the corporate juggernaut, "Oracle Think Tank" whose name is known in every land across the planet. Along with having the charisma and majesty one would expect from an eminent goddess such as herself, she has a grateful heart that never forgets kindness and always appreciates her subordinates, such that she earns a look of trust and respect from not only those inside the company, but those outside as well. Though the public isn't terribly aware of the matter, she is taking care of all the despondent Royal Knights, along with secretly aiding the Gold Paladins. As well, just like her divine object, the "Yata no Kagami", the eight-span mirror, emits sunlight that the darkness cannot consume, her smile is never tarnished. As the embodiment of the sun, she knows the light she emits from herself is able to save people.


Profile taken from Neo Ark Cradle. Skill text translated by Naoki.

[Card of the Day Profile] 18/10/12 - Mermaid Idol, Felucca

EB02/023 C

Mermaid Idol, Felucca   「マーメイド アイドル フェルッカ 」

Auto: When this unit appears on the Vanguard or Rearguard circle, and if you have a  <<Bermuda Triangle>> Vanguard, you may Soul Charge(1).

A Sporty Idol with a peppy style, she is the very picture of innocence. So far, she hasn't had a single chart topper, but with her carefree smile, and Variety Show productions that she uses her toned body for, she continues to gain popularity. As well, she had her first Live Broadcast Dance Performance recently, and was so dynamic that some suspect it was just a 3D Hologram, and as a result, her popularity jumped through the roof as she became the talk of the town. Since then, there is a movement among some of her fans saying "Her talents are wasted on being an Idol".

“Everyone! Let's pump it up!”

Profile taken from Neo Ark Cradle. Skill text translated by Naoki.

[Card of the Day Profile] 17/10/12, Dancing Wolf

BT04/074 C

Dancing Wolf  「ダンシング・ウルフ」

Auto [R]: During your Battle Phase, when this unit stands, it gains +3000 Power until the end of this turn.

A half-beast, half-human warrior. He has a great body that has been trained flawlessly, turning only his legs at the enemy. Using his flexible leg muscles, he continuously kicks his opponents, which is his only and strongest weapon. He is quite strong, since he can use his legs better than his arms, to the point his legs are arms, so if he turns around, he dances, and if he does that, he gets into the swing of things. From his style of dancing to encircle and capture the enemy, he gradually came to be known as "Dancing Wolf".

Profile taken from Neo Ark Cradle. Skill text translated by FelGrand.

[Card of the Day Profile] 16/10/12, Crimson Drive, Aphrodite and Crimson Impact, Metatron

BT09/076 C

Crimson Drive, Aphrodite　「真紅の衝動 アフロディテ」

Grade 2/Intercept/Clan: Angel Feather/ Type: Angel - Power 9,000/Shield 5,000/Critical: 1

Activate [Damage Zone]: [Flip this unit face down] Choose one <<Angel Feather>> Vanguard, it gains Power +3000 until the end of this turn.

A member of "Crimson Nursewind", the squad who all have flame-like crimson wings. Despite her nerdy, intellectual appearance, she's a problem child with a trouble making personality. She's fairly prone to burly brawling and fighting dirty, taking advantage of various amounts of magic, beating her opponents with shockwaves regardless of the situation, resulting in her being reprimanded by her commanding officer. Both friend and enemy fear her, and it's not uncommon that people are horrified to hear that the "Crimson Drive" is on the battlefield. If you see crimson shockwaves instantly appear and hit things, you should give up and run from the battlefield if you want to remain unhurt.

"Bullets are pretty scary... but I'd never want an injection backed by a pair of crimson wings."

BT09/005 RRR

Crimson Impact, Metatron 「真紅の奇跡 メタトロン」

Grade 3/Twin Drive!!/Clan: Angel Feather/ Type: Angel - Power 10,000/Shield -/Critical: 1

Activate [V] Limit Break (4): [CounterBlast(1), select 2 of your <<Angel Feathers>> Rearguards, move them to the Damage Zone] Select from your Damage Zone 2 of your face-up <<Angel Feather>> units, and call it to the Rearguard circle. You can only activate this skill once per turn.

Auto [V]: When this unit attacks a Vanguard, during this battle, this unit gets Power +3000.

The current commanding officer of the special forces with the crimson wings that look like fire: "Crimson Nursewind". She was once an high-ranking angel with 6 wings, but it's unknown why she yearned to join "Crimson Nursewind" to discard those wings. She is renowned as a visionary genius who has learned super-difficult healing spells and combat techniques at an unprecodented rate, to the point her name has attracted attention from everyone, including her former bosses. Now in a position where she is able to be granted audience with the Archangel, her real power is considered to be in the same class if not higher than the power of the commander of the Archangel's elite guard. She was given a title by the previous commanding officer who saw her knack, muttering she was a "Wunderkind".

"Get ready! Quickly, quickly, I'll cure this!"


Profiles taken from Neo Ark Cradle. Skill text translated by Naoki and FelGrand.

[Card of the Day Profile] 15/10/12, Crimson Heart, Nahas and Crismon Mind, Baruch

BT09/081 C
 Crimson Heart, Nahas 「真紅の情熱 ナハス」

Grade 0/Boost/Clan: Angel Feather/ Type: Angel - Power 5,000/Shield 10,000/Critical: 1

Auto:  Forerunner (When a Unit of the same Clan rides on this Unit, call it to the Rearguard Circle)
Activate [R]: [Send this Unit to Soul, select 1 "Crimson Mind, Baruch" from your Rearguard Circle, and send it to Soul] If you have a unit named "Crimson Drive, Aphrodite" in your Vanguard Circle, search your deck for up to one card named "Crimson Impact, Metatron", ride it, and shuffle your deck.

A member of "Crimson Nursewind", the squad who all have flame-like crimson wings. A fresh face newly assigned to the group, as seen from her crimson wings, but because she's constantly trained up to now, she is as capable as any bodyguard. Because her sense of duty and responsibility are quite strong, she has a bad habit of insisting on rashly doing things on her own. There are very few who are recruited to "Crimson Nursewind", and they were recruited based on varying circumstances. While she hasn't noticed, she is one of the few junior members who are under the protection of her seniors.

"Those Crimson wings, it seems, are a sign of endless love and passion."

Crimson Nursewind Is...

A Special Garrison of "Angel Feather" consisting of angels who possess abnormally strong magic. Every member has a title that includes "Crimson". After passing a compatibility exam, those who wish to join discard their old wings and recieve the Archangel's baptism, bringing forth new crimson wings. Their authority within the clan is incredible, such that their commanding officer can have direct and immediate audience with the Archangels, since the top brass trusts them implicitly.

BT09/078 C
Crimson Mind, Baruch　「真紅の決意 バルク」

Grade 1/Boost/Clan: Angel Feather/ Type: Angel - Power 7,000/Shield 5,000/Critical: 1

[Activate] [Damage Zone]: [Flip this unit face down] Choose one <<Angel Feathers>> Vanguard, it gains Power +3000 until the end of this turn.

A member of "Crimson Nursewind", the squad who all have flame-like crimson wings. She was originally a nurse, but she stopped arguments between the guards by beating the crap out of them. She received her recommendation to the group from the corporal of those soldiers, who had watched her all that time, and ultimately changed jobs as a soldier. After passing the Comparability Exam of the "Crimson Wings", she openly was assigned to "Crimson Nursewind". She continues to be the very picture of incredible growth and advancement. Her current job is knocking out patients who attack other patients on the battlefield. It is said her "patients" end up receiving tender loving care from her.

"Yo, fresh meat. Yer goin' up against an angel with crimson wings, ya dumbass."

Profiles taken from Neo Ark Cradle. Skill text translated by Naoki and FelGrand.

[Card Game News] BT09's Angel Feathers

In today's episode, Rekka had used some new Angel Feathers and I am about to post what they do.

Crimson Heart, Nahas
Grade 0 / Angel Feathers - Angel (?) / 5000 Power / 10000 Shield / Boost

Auto: When you ride another <<Angel Feathers>> unit onto this unit, you may call this unit on a Rearguard Circle.
Activate [Rearguard]: [Choose a unit named "Crimson Heart, Nahas" and "Crimson Mind, Baruch" from the Rearguard Circles and put them into Soul] If you have a unit named "Crimson Drive, Aphrodite" in your Vanguard Circle, search your deck for up to one card named "Crimson Impact, Metatron", ride it, and shuffle your deck.


Crimson Mind, Baruch
Grade 1 / Angel Feathers - Angel (?) / 7000 Power / 5000 Shield / Boost

[Activate] [Damage Zone]: [Flip this unit face down] Choose one <<Angel Feathers>> Vanguard, it gains Power +3000 until the end of this turn.


Crimson Drive, Aphrodite
Grade 2 / Angel Feathers - Angel (?) / 9000 Power / 5000 Shield / Intercept

[Activate] [Damage Zone]: [Flip this unit face down] Choose one <<Angel Feathers>> Vanguard, it gains Power +3000 until the end of this turn.



Crimson Impact, Metatron
Grade 3 / Angel Feathers - Angel / 10000 Power / No Shield / Twin Drive!!

[Activate] [Vanguard] [LB4] :[CB1, Choose 2 <<Angel Feathers>> unit from your Rearguard Circles and put them on the Damage Zone] Choose 2 face-up <<Angel Feather>> units from your damage zone and call them onto different Rearguard Circles. During this turn, this skill cannot be used (again).
[Auto] [Vanguard]: When this unit is boosted by an <<Angel Feathers>> unit,  it gains Power +3000 until  the end of the battle.



Rampage Cart Angel
Grade 0 / Angel Feathers - Angel / 5000 Power / 10000 Shield / Boost / Critical Trigger

~FelGrand

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