Re: [NetEpic ML] Another Eldar questions!!

From: Peter Ramos <primarch_at_...>
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2002 09:00:44 -0400

Hi!

> > I'll need to see where it is......
>
> Flamewind - Eldar Titans are sometimes fitted with Flamewind class
> anti-aircraft guns. These have single guns as opposed to 3 of the
> Firestorm batteries. Flamewind anti-aircraft guns are AA only, and
> cannot be used against ground targets other than Titans and tall
> buildings. Fires always on First Fire against flyers.
> Range Attack Dice To Hit Save Mod Notes
> 25cm 1 4+ -2 AA
>
> I've this in my Eldar codex... still can't remember the origin of the
> stats...

Cool, at least you found it!

> But the Bio-Shock template, if not fired, is normally placed in front
> of the Trygon and moves with it, to simulate the constant discharge
> of energy... If the Trygon charges the Titan, having not fired the
> template, I think it's Holofield are useless.

You are correct, important distinction. If it "runs" into it then no holofield is allowed. That applies only when fired.
>
> > > 8) A units charge a skimmer that have first fire order. If the
> skimmer make
> > > a pop up attack, they are still in CC?
> >
> > Yes. Pop-ups are quick things and it would go back down towards
> where it was (in combat).
>
> Units in CC can pop-up? And units charged in CC and pinned?

Skimmers are ONLY pinned by other skimmers, so as per pinning rules it "could" ignore the unit its engaged with (not particularly smart, but possible) and shoot at something else. SO if its on first fire it could pop-up if engaged IF not pinned by a skimmer.

Peter
Received on Sun Mar 24 2002 - 13:00:44 UTC