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# Tephra

Tephra mechs are a newer model of mech intended to defend the home from invaders for settlers on newer planets. As such, they have a +5% defense boost as their elite bonus. Their weakness is the reaper class of mech. The Tephra special ability is acid spray.

Special Ability: Acid Spray - defensive move that sprays a red acid stored in tubes around the body on opponents

Elite Bonus: +5% defense

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