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Manuel P. Martinez

Pan-America Destroyer Commander
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Overview

Torpedo destroyer commander for any destroyer with a smoke screen. Close Observation adds torpedo range and shortens torpedo reload, and Thick Smoke adds a Smoke Generator charge and shortens its cooldown. Pair with Smoke on the Water, Perceptive and Subsurface Venture.

Commander Bio

Manuel P. Martinez was a destroyer commander in Pan-American naval service during the early 20th century, known for modernizing destroyer tactics and operations across the Americas. He commanded naval squadrons through a transformative period of maritime warfare, earning recognition for his tactical proficiency and contributions to his nation's naval development. Martinez exemplified the professional leadership that defined Pan-American naval tradition during this pivotal era.

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Skills

14 + base trait

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Balance alertThe Perceptive skill was rebalanced on 2025-07-31.See details ↓ +4 more

Manuel P. MartinezSkill tree

Base Trait
Close Observation
Skill Tree · 5 ranks

Manuel P. MartinezBattle stats

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Skill balance changes

Recent balance updates affecting skills this commander carries.

BUFF On Alert 2025-07-31
  • Added a new effect: Damage Control Party cooldown time is reduced by 4/8/12/15% .
Ministry of Balance: Back to the Naval Academy Read the full official post
BUFF No-Fly Zone 2025-07-31
  • Ship's average AA damage per second is now increased by 4/8/12/15% instead of 3/6/8/10%.
Ministry of Balance: Back to the Naval Academy Read the full official post
NERF Perceptive 2023-03-02
  • Incoming damage to your destroyer modifier reduced from –2/–3/–4/–5% to –0.75/–1.5/–2.25/–3%
Ministry of Balance Reports: Buffs, Nerfs, and Commanders Read the full official post

Official sources

April Update: Victorious in Metal Anniversary Update: Tides of Adventure