As a Scout, my Aimed Shot skill increases my Attack score, while my Surprise Attack decreases my enemy's Defense score.

I know that increasing my Attack increases both my likelihood to hit and the damage done. Does decreasing my enemy's Defense score make it less likely that he'll be able to dodge/block my attack AND increase the damage he will take from the attack?

I realize that Surprise Attack lowers their Defense score by 30 points per 3 energy points used (a 1 for 1 exchange) and that Aimed Shot increases my Attack by 10 points per 2 energy points used (1 for 2 exchange). So, that gives Surprise Attack a much bigger numeric effect for the cost.

However, if Surprise Attack doesn't also increase the damage the enemy takes, then I'm going to ignore Surprise Attack in favor of Aimed Shot.

Anyone know how Surprise Attack works? Does it increase the damage they suffer?