Re: [Epic] Interesting Orky Tactic..

From: <csalvato_at_...>
Date: Mon, 04 Aug 97 15:38:52

>>1. Could I put Det.1 (the shooterz) on Overwatch orders? The rules say that
>>the Orks being tranported may not move.
>
>I say no, because they're hanging onto the battlewagon, not aiming

Hmmm...didn't we already have this discussion about marine stands in rhinos, and
the idea of different orders to the transports than to the cargo? I feel that
it's perfectly acceptable for this to work:

Warboss: 'Ey, go drive up and give dose oomies a taste vu da boot leather! but
first take dese shooty boys to da ruins on yer way!

>>2. Probably asking for some cheese-bashing, but could the wagons detachment
>>pick-up the shooterz in the assault phase and wisk them away to safety?
>
>No, Orks can only hitch a lift once per turn, as page 15 of the rule book
>"Orks Hitching a Lift"

Ahhhh, but does it:

Rulebook, p15
Orks Hitching a lift:
"Orks can't move on their own in the same phase if they hitch a lift, but the
vehicle's move is unaffected. Units hitching a lift in this manner are simply
picked up and dropped down as the vehicle makes its move. A unit of Orks can
only hitch a lift once per *PHASE*." (emphasis mine)

Rulebook, p21
Assault:
"Moving in the assault phase is subject to all the rules you used in the
movement phase, except that units may not snap-fire in the assault phase."

So Orks could hitch a lift twice in the *turn*, just not in twice in a *phase*.
However, rereading that passage, I would have to say that orks on overwatch
couldn't do this, only orks on assault orders: The rulebook says specifically
that the Orks *lose* their ability to move if they intend to hitch a lift. Only
Orks on Assault orders have *any* move to forfeit in exchange for the hitch.
So, I guess I have answered (2) on my own...

>Seems to me, that as
>
>How about this:
<Scouts/Heavies Tactic clipped>

That's nice. I think Infiltrators are some of the best units...
I like infiltrators to cut off enemy flyers: spread a line of infiltrators out
across your entire front line, at least 30 cm past your closest guys. Flyers
come straight on, you've got some snap fire before they get through.

Chris
Received on Mon Aug 04 1997 - 14:38:52 UTC