Re: [Epic] Using old style bases in E40k??r

From: Mike Bowen <mbowen_at_...>
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 13:32:28 -0600 (CST)

On Tue, 31 Mar 1998, Stephen Sheldon wrote:

> >
> > > As a contrast, Attack bikes in 40k operate autonomously of any squads; they
> > > are their own unit. Therefore, they become a singly-mounted unit in e40k.
> >
> > Okay. So attack bikes are one to a base, and have fp of 2, but marine
> > bikes are three to a base and have a fp of 1. I get it. At least I don't
> > have to spend like $6US per unit. That makes me happy.
> >
> In WH40k the worth of an attack bike massively outweighs the worth of a
> bike in a firefight. I never field my bikes for their weaponry, more as a
> distraction and for their hit and run ability. The Multi melta/ Heavy
> bolter armament of attack bikes coupled with their speed makes them
> formidable.

So since the Ork bikes in 40k have twinlinked A/C, shouldn't they be rated
with more fp, rather than just having a longer range? After all, in 40k
the Ork bike squadrons outperform their SM counterparts.


yeah, its another "orks got screwed in e40k" post from me. sorry.

> Steve
>


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mike
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