VSA is all about reading the meta. If AI breakers (Aumakua, Audrey v2, Matryoshka, etc.) are prevalent, this ice becomes expensive for the runner, mainly because getting rid of the tag take a click.

Otherwise, this is a better version of Authenticator, since on face check, the runner will pay 1, on top of getting a tag.

It is one of the few ice, with Tatu-Bola, Anansi and Phoneutria that punish the runner for bypassing the ice.

If the goal is to give a tag and cost 1 to pass every time, Ping is better.

Not much reason to use this ice out of faction, since you can get Funhouse for the same influence, and Authenticator is only 1 influence.

Everything is good about this ice, from it text, name, quote and art. A job well done.

Only for tag storm deck. Otherwise, for 5, you'll get better results with Funhouse is you aim to land a tag. Even Unsmiling Tsarevna will be better if you are looking for a sentry to tax the runner.

This ice goes hand in hand with Oppo Research, forcing the runner to clear tags to be able to pass the ice for a reasonable price, thus slowing the runner.

The issue with the ice is that it's interesting ability comes late, at Threat 4.

At 3 influences, there is no reasons to ever use this side out of faction.

Art, quote and name goes together quite well, along with the ice ability. Well done.

TLDR : cheaper version of Daily Business Show and combine with Balanced Coverage.

In an asset spam deck, allow to get more draw. At 2 to trash, it will be targeted by the runner, which will allow the corp to use Oppo Research. Obviously, getting trashed will trigger Epiphany Analytica: Nations Undivided ability.

Because it is 2 to trash, and 2 influences, it is almost never used out of faction.

This asset is welcome in any deck that intend to control, especially if the deck specialize in asset spam, such as Near-Earth Hub: Broadcast Center.

Great art, great quote, great name, great card. Phenomenal work!

Jinteki has Snare!, NBN has Behold!. Basically the same thing, at the same price.

Of course, since NBN: Reality Plus is now banned, the value of this trap has gone down a bit. Giving 2 tags for 4 credits is okay and basically just rob the runner of two clicks, since there is no economic differential.

Still, 2 tags means more tag punishment are enabled, such as Shipment from Vladisibirsk. This trap is meant to be play in a deck that storm the runner with tags.

Out of faction, it is harder to justify, as most other factions just need to stick one tag. And for the same influence cost, you can had Oppo Research, Chekist Scion or Ping, all of which would be a better value usually.

Art, quote and name are all the BEST of the card pool coming from The Automata Initiative, even if the effect is not as amazing. Splendid!

Best combo is with Open Forum and Federal Fundraising. That is the TLDR.

More, oky, here it is. For the low price of 1 and a fair trash cost of 3, you can gain 2 per turn with this asset.

Of course, the above cards will allow you to know the type of the card on top of R&D. But, if you play an asset spam deck, with 24+ assets in the deck, just guessing asset is reasonable and will usually net you 2 every other turn.

This asset is custom made for Epiphany Analytica: Nations Undivided, since you get to know the next 3 cards of R&D.

The fun part is that you can also get the info from Stargate, if the runner uses it.

Out of faction, this asset combine well with any asset spam deck for the reason cited above. At only 1 influence, it is easy to import it and it gives a good return on investment.

This asset also combine with Mindscaping, since you get to place a card on top of R&D.

Superb art, even better quote, let's not get political, but it is an appropriate name. Everything to gives this card flavor and meaning. Fantastic work!