Re: [Epic] Guard tactics

From: David Dresser <lemming_at_...>
Date: Thu, 05 Jun 1997 16:05:34 -0700

Sean Smith wrote:

<snip>
> > Wouldn't T-hawks also work? They're no longer Marine-only transports,
> > right? If so, they should be able to be placed within 45 cm of the
> > conflict, since flak fire only goes out that far.
>
> My reading the rules leads me to believe that Thawks are only available
> to marines

The reference you want is in the box on p.38 armies book:
Imperial air detachment:
Notes:

Thunderhawks may only transport space marines.

> > Also, using the Ogryns to defend the Heavy troopers may not
> > work, due to the disparity in armor. You'll either be so close that
> > the Heavies are shot down, or so far away that the Ogryns aren't
> > contributing to the fight. As a side effect of not having the books,
> > this hasn't really been tested.
>
> I can't follow your meaning here. Having Ogryns I believe would
> increase a detachments survivability, because of Ogryns higher armour value.
> Your could deliberatly put them in front of your heavy weapon troops,
> so that it would force the enemy troops to roll hits against the Ogryns,
> who have a higher armour. As long as the enemy doesn't have anti-tank (or
> similar) weapons in range, in which case it makes no difference.

As I read the rules for shooting, harder troops in front won't protect
weaker troops behind. Anything in range can be hit, you just skip over
the targets you don't wound until you find the closest model that you
do. So if you want to protect your heavies, gotta put regular troopers
out front. Something with the same armor anyhow. Then they'll protect
the heavies, but only once.

-Lemm
Received on Thu Jun 05 1997 - 23:05:34 UTC