Ready to learn more about the roster of Pilots under your command when Grit and Valor – 1949 launches? You’ve previously been given valuable insights into [url= https://loom.ly/WfEtFKw]Emilia – the Resistance’s Repair Pilot[/url] , and [url=loom.ly/BD13Dho]Archie Miller – our daring Mech Jet Pilot[/url]. Today, we’re revealing Jan Nowak’s backstory and how you can use his Landmine ability to devastating effect. Ready up! [h2]Jan Nowak: Landmines Pilot[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45039714/3dc274221ed1e92283da2030d3f821c364f00b3b.png[/img] [b]Nationality: [/b]Polish [b]Age: [/b]44 [b]Biography:[/b] Raised in the unforgiving depths of the Polish forests, Jan Novak led a nomadic lifestyle and became a master in hunting and trap-setting. During WW2, his affinity for explosives and penchant for firebombing led to him being branded a pyromaniac. He joined the Resistance soon after the Allied retreat, seeking vengeance against the Axis who invaded his homeland. [b]Personality Traits: [/b] Jan is a born thrill-seeker, much more comfortable on the offensive than lying in wait. His unpredictable, fiery and fearless nature makes him a formidable mech pilot who has quickly gained notoriety becoming feared by even high-ranking Axis generals. [h2]Pilot Special Ability: Landmines[/h2] Jan’s landmines can be placed on the battlefield to defend Resistance units and objectives. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45039714/c4a23b00b658701a40bf554cb2d4004afab62b0b.gif[/img] The key to their efficacy is getting adept at placing them proactively in positions you predict enemy forces will land. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45039714/d61e408a3ff8a6797341ed8cae96cd3d947e8d53.gif[/img] Upon being triggered, Jan’s mines erupt into a fiery fury that can deal huge damage to infantry and mechs. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45039714/ee286f4ce2ada6dab6e0adad0778721a5075e541.gif[/img] Jan’s ability has a learning curve – but we suggest you stick with it. Once you learn to anticipate enemy movements it will become a valuable addition to any Mech Commander’s arsenal. [i]The Grit and Valor Team[/i]