Re: [NetEpic ML] Flyer transports

From: Peter Ramos <primarch_at_...>
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2001 20:21:08 -0500

Hi!

T-hawks cannot carry units designated as "vehicles" so bikes would be out.
Dreadnoughts however are another story. Normally they would not be allowed,
but I have let this be done in my games since it does seem practical and not
over-powered.

Peter

----- Original Message -----
From: "AntiChrist" <seimejote_at_...>
To: <netepic_at_yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2001 4:13 AM
Subject: [NetEpic ML] Flyer transports


> Just another pair of Q...
>
> Q1)
> The SM Thunderhawk can trasport 6 SM stands... they must be Infantry
> stands? Can I transport Dreads or Bikes instead? I look at the new
> model (big!) and it doesn't seem too weird... (I remember that in the
> original GW idea the T-hawk can carry a full SM Company from the
> ships above the planet and the surface, but this is a bit too
> much... :P).
>
> Maybe 5 Bikes is not so practical, but 4 Dreads instead of 6 Infantry
> can fit just about nicely... comments?
>
> Q2)
> Flyers follow all the rules for transport vehicles? Bail out saves,
> combined movement between cargo and passengers... etc.
>
> Example: I have a T-hawk transporting 6 SM Tactical stands. If the T-
> hawk travels 50cm and deploy them, have each Infantry stand only 5cm
> left of their movement? I cannot argue it from the rules, and in our
> club we treat transport flyers in a different manner, so the
> passengers have their FULL movement when they disembark (the T-hawk
> is faster than a Rhino, so the passengers have more time to act when
> they arrive at destination).
>
> Tnx in advance! ^^
>
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