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Edgar "Nails" Smorth

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Edgar "Nails" Smorth is an A.I.M. mercenary and an ex-gang leader, who was introduced in Jagged Alliance: Deadly Games.

Official description[]

"Edgar Smorth was the leader of the largest biker gang on the continent. He's as tough as, you guessed it, Nails, and he's wanted in just about every country with law. For now, Nails has decided to lie low in A.I.M. A word of warning - Don't mess with the vest!" - A.I.M. dossier, Jagged Alliance
"Edgar Smorth traded in his bike, leathers, and vest to become a full-time A.I.M. mercenary. In the year he's been with the organization, Nails has taken advantage of his knowledge about car bombs to become a military explosives expert. Despite his career change, he hasn't lost his combative edge or substantial belly he developed as a renegade biker. Edgar has a knack for getting into inaccessible places, just as long as they aren't too small and narrow." - A.I.M. dossier, Jagged Alliance 2
"Soon after starting Arulco's first biker gang, Nails resigned in disgust when he couldn't convince the other members that robbing liquor stores and blowing up gas stations (just the lame ones, of course) should be central pillars of their charter. Nails is ready to make his talents with explosives, tools and badassery available to the highest bidder. He's willing to go anywhere and shoot anyone, just don't ever ask him to take off his leather jacket, even though it has several bullet holes in it and is starting to smell like belly button lint." - A.I.M. dossier, Jagged Alliance 3

Additional info[]

  • Ex-biker, tough guy.
  • Voice: Heavy, deep and raspy.
  • Takes a jovial pleasure in killing.
  • Likes let out a sick laugh when he's having fun.
  • Calls people Scooter; a friendly put-down.
  • Do not even think about touching the leather jacket.

Equipment[]

Deadly Games

Jagged Alliance 2

Leather Vest[]

Leather Vest in Jagged Alliance: Deadly Games
Leather Vest in Jagged Alliance: Deadly Games

"Sporting the Death Rider crest and various badges earned by Nails over the past twenty years as a member, this well-worn vest offers minimal shrapnel protection. (Death Rider is a registered TM of Smorth Enterprises Inc.)" - Jagged Alliance: Deadly Games

  • Nails comes with this vest in lieu of armor and will refuse to take it off, preventing the player from giving him a better armor. The only way to circumvent this is to apply both Compound 18 and Royal Jelly to it which would cause it to be destroyed (arguably an oversight on part of developers or deliberate omission due to the extra work needed, only possible in Jagged Alliance 2 onwards).
  • In Jagged Alliance: Deadly Games, it offers protection of 5%.
  • In Jagged Alliance 2, it is possible to hire Nails without any equipment whatsoever - if this is the case, the first armor vest that is placed over his torso armor slot is treated as his unmovable vest.  

Jagged Alliance 3[]

Unique Talent[]

  • Nailed It: gains bloodthirst after first kill in combat.
    • Bloodthirst: the character deals more damage until the end of the battle.

Traits[]

  • Psycho: Can decide to use a more vicious attack than the one selected. Additional conversation options.
  • Hand to Hand: make interrupt melee attack when enemy in melee range attacks or tries to move away during the enemy turn.
  • Claustrophobic: morale decrease when starting combat in underground sectors.

Perks[]

  • Line Breaker: become inspired after a kill in point-blank range.
  • Shock Assault: gain 30% extra Crit chance with melee weapons and firearms in point-blank range.
  • Recoil Management: subsequent attacks against target get an even higher accuracy bonus.

Equipment[]

  • Light helmet
  • Leather vest (unremovable)
  • Double-barrel
  • 12-gauge buckshot

Quotes[]

​Jagged Alliance: Deadly Games[]

  • "Hey, you the guy who used to pitch bodies into the river? I hope so. It'd be a pleasure working for you. We share the same hobby. Hahaha." - Upon call.
  • "Don't even THINK about it!" - Any time you try to take off his leather vest/jacket.
  • "I might just have a position for you in my club as a purchasing agent if you keep making these great deals." - Successfully hagglling the price.
  • "Ah... This is something I'm doing just to pass the time, but I'm starting to get really into it." - On call.
  • "You got that hot Fox in your club, hahaha... I  blow a piston every time I'm near here. Give me a second to kiss the misses goodbye, and I'm on my way!" - While having Cynthia "Fox" Guzzman already on your team."
  • "You're taking the club for a bad ride! I'm out of here till you put some sort of plan together. One that works!" - A threat to leave when two missions have failed in a row.
  • "Forget it! You're leading your parade to disaster!" - Refuse to join due to 100% failure rate.
  • "I got a sleeping bag, some heavy chains and a couple of cement blocks. All I'm missing is you!" - Multiplayer taunt.                                      
  • "Hey Scooter... Once I get in your face, your little heroics ain't gonna mean very much!" - Multiplayer taunt.
  • "Tell your team to keep the screaming down, Scooter! It's embarrassing everyone and I'm getting a migraine." - Multiplayer taunt.
  • "I'm gonna strangle ya! So I can use your skin to make seat covers for my bike! Hahaha..." - Multiplayer taunt.
  • "So long Scooter!" - After successfully killing an enemy.

​Jagged Alliance 2[]

  • "The enemy club is still around, none of you get careless." - The enemy in hiding.
  • "LET THE GAMES BEGIN!" - Enemy spotted.
  • "Rivals!" - Another enemy spotted.
  • "Suck my exhaust!" - Upon killing an enemy.
  • "Last puke wasted.  I don't even know why they show up." - Sector cleared from enemies.
  • "Don't mess with the vest, Scooter!" - If the player attempts to remove his vest.
  • "You know, had I had the time, I woulda taught the chick a thing or two, maybe we coulda salvaged her. But something had to be done and done quickly for the sake of the kids." - After killing Doreen Harrows.
  • "I could flip a coin as to whether I come back from Arulco alive. I'm looking for better odds than that, Scooter." - Refuse to join.
  • "Hey, the Fox is in Arulco, I'm in Arulco. You can bank on that." - Contract renewed due to Cynthia "Fox" Guzzman present in team.
  • "With Bull signed on, I'm signed on. He's kick-ass! I like that." - Contract renewed due to John "Bull" Peters present in team.

​Jagged Alliance 3[]

  • "Layin' rubber!" - Moving in combat.
  • "Got this dweeb in my sights." / "'Bout to drop the hammer on this one." - Aiming.
  • "Been loud my whole life - you expect me to be quiet NOW?!" - Entering stealth mode.
  • "I didn't split my pants crawlin' around in the dirt just to do something stupid, Scooter." - Aiming at a low-chance target from stealth.
  • "The last little puke is wasted. They shoulda' never even showed themselves." - All enemies are killed.
  • "Scooter! Stop watching celebrity sex videos on my time. I got shit to do." - Idle on the hiring screen.
  • "Let the games begin!" - Combat starts.
  • "Aw, hell! This sucks. Sorry, Foxy. That wasn't at all the way I wanted to nail you." - If Fox dies because of his friendly fire.
  • "Do me a favor, Scooter. Scatter my ashes... on Route... 66." - If downed.
  • "I wonder how my bike's doing?" - Idle.
  • "Suck my exhaust, dweeb!" - Enemy killed.
  • "Hahahaha! Hot damn, I am FEELIN' it!" - Headshot.
  • "I said don't touch the vest!" - Enemy killed in melee.
  • "Putting nails in their coffins." - The battle is going well.
  • "This is a sucky place to be. I should peel outta here." - Pinned down.
  • "Man, oh man... That's sweeter than a Georgia peach." - Found a valuable item.

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