RE: [NetEpic ML] Re: [v5.0] New unit summary (marine revision part III)

From: <jyrki.saari_at_...>
Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 12:41:22 +0300

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ext antichrist666it [mailto:seimejote_at_tiscalinet.it]
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> Subject: [NetEpic ML] Re: [v5.0] New unit summary (marine
> revision part
> III)
>
>
> --- In netepic_at_y..., <jyrki.saari_at_n...> wrote:
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: ext antichrist666it [mailto:seimejote_at_t...]
> > > Sent: 27. May 2002 20:24
> > > To: netepic_at_y...
> > > Subject: [NetEpic ML] Re: [v5.0] New unit summary (marine
> > > revision part
> > > III)
> > >
> > >
> > > The Scout Bikes?
> > >
> > > Scout Bikes
> > > The tenth company of many Space Marine chapters maintains a force
> of
> > > bikes. Some are employed to train new recruits who will
> eventually
> > > join Bike squadrons as full battle-brothers, others are used to
> > > provide highly mobile support for Scout squads behind enemy
> lines.
> > > Scout Bikes are fitted with special noise suppressors, so may
> make an
> > > Infiltration before battle begins.
> > > Models: Biker models from the GW Space Marine sprue, 2-3 to a
> stand.
> > >
> > > Scout Bikes
> > > Move: 30 cm
> > > Save: none
> > > CAF: +2
> > > Weapons: Twin-linked Bolters
> > > Range: 15cm
> > > Att. D: 1
> > > To Hit: 6+
> > > TSM: 0
> > > Notes: Infiltration
> > >
> > >
> >
> > I forgot about these. I think I'd drop the infiltration; IMO only
> White Scars scout bikes should have that ability. Others are not that
> skilled.
>
> I think it's useless and out of flavor without the Infiltration
> skill... better leave it only for White Scars instead, what you think?
>

In 40k scout bikes can't infiltrate. As for useless, I wouldn't say that; a squad of slightly cheaper bikes isn't necessarily a hbad thing.

However, I could live with it either way, and I confess I didn't know about scout bikes when I made the White Scars armylist.

Jyrki Saari

-There is no such thing as free lunch because eating takes time and time is money.
Received on Tue May 28 2002 - 09:41:22 UTC