Technicians

**Technicians** are power-ups who grant extra perks in the game, similar to Bonus Cards. They can be unlocked progressively when players collect Prestige points and reach a certain number. While playing a Stage, the Technician selected will occasionally unleash their unique ability.

## Strategy

* Gringo Star is the first Technician to be unlocked, whose ability provides a great boost in Stars early game so the player can upgrade faster.
* Burton Panic's activation seems to be the same if the same situation is replicated every playthrough; i.e., placing the Plane in the same spot at the same time (most notably at the start of Boss battles). However, this can be quite unreliable. The chance of activation is increased if the player lets their Plane fly near harmful projectiles.
* Burton Panic also activate quite infrequently while during Tournament Stages, which seems to coincide with the reduced drop rate of Power-ups items. Consider equipping another Technician while playing them.
* The Lucy Clover - Ace of Spades combination almost guarantees a Bonus Card every few Nightmare playthroughs.
* Slo Mo Chan is perhaps the most powerful Technician. His ability gives players a better chance at dealing against Railguns and Energized Railguns, as well as making it easier to navigate through bullet hell. On mobile versions, the Technician works well with Iron Clad's MWS ability; it provides extra reaction time as well as prevents the player from overusing and potentially causing the Plane to explode.
* Tase MeBro helps dealing against low HP targets such as Prop Planes, even if they manage to escape behind your Plane. It allows for a nice boost of firepower and complements with Gladius' playing style. The Technician also provides consistent damage while the player circles around the defense to avoid its bullets.
* Hayes Core shines in co-op mode on PC and console versions, where one player immediately charge up the dispensers while the other defends them.

## Trivia

All of the Technicians' names can be noted as references to/derivatives from real things commonly found in everyday lives, names/phrases or even famous people.

* Gringo Star - A reference to Ringo Starr, member of the Beatles and former narrator for Thomas & Friends.
* Kate Brush - A reference to musician Kate Bush. Its name is also derived from the term "Paint Brush".
* Burton Panic - Panic Button.
* Lucy Clover - Lucky Clover.
* Slo Mo Chan - Slow Motion. The surname "Chan" and the dragon art on the head also infers that this Technician is presumably of a Chinese nationality, race and/or religion.
* Tase MeBro - "Don't tazze/tease me bro!"
* Holo Granny - Hologram.
* Hayes Core - Highest Score.

## Images

A crate glowing yellow, meaning Gringo Star's power affects it for more Stars.Kate Brush icon next to the "No Damage" section, saying that the player has taken one hit from an enemy, but is not counted.Slo Mo Chan releases its shockwave that slows down bullets and projectiles.Tase MeBro discharges his tesla coil/lightning bolt zapping armaments on the Murky Huntress gunship.Holo Granny's decoy forces Canned Dread's tracking missile launcher to fire at it instead.Iron Clad hovering above a Hayes Core's Dispenser, which glows every time it advances to the next multiplier.