[Epic] Re: [Epic} Aircraft Interceptions

From: Dave Gentzler <videodave_at_...>
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 10:25:35 -0500

> For example, if I have a squadron of three Maruaders on
> a ground attack mission, and my Eldar opponent intercepts
> them with a squadron of three Nightwings, and I in
> turn intercept his Nightwings with a squadron of three
> Thunderbolts, which of the following is the correct
> way to conduct the interception:
>
> (a) The Nightwings get to fire first (because they have the
> higher intercept value) at either the Thunderbolts
> or the Maruaders, the remaining Thunderbolts and Maruaders,
> which were not damaged or shoot down, can then all shoot
> back at the Nightwings. [This how my gaming group conducts
> interceptions]
> (b) The Nightwings get to fire first (because they have the
> higher intercept value) at the Thunderbolts, then any
> remaining Thunderbolts fire at the Nightwings. The
> remaining Nightwings can then fire at the Maruaders,
> then any remaining Maruaders get to fire back at the
> Nightwings.
>
>Correct way is a). I see no need to include this in the next Q&A.

Well, since opinion seems to be divided on the issue I'd say that there IS
reason to include this in the next Q&A. We play using version B, which is a
logical interpretation of the rules as our group has read them. An
"official" answer would be appreciated.
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