Jetbikes & skimmers hit & run

[Commander Sasha]

I used a tactic last week against Eldar jetbikes, which my friend questioned; can anyone offer advice; this would also apply to DA players, and I guess Land Speeders too.

 

My bikes and his jetbikes were in CC, then I surrounded him with a tactical squad. As his models were now enclosed on all sides, I argued that he could not hit & run. Arguments included:

 

For_____P11__Can't move within 1" of enemy model unless assaulting.

Against_ P53__Jetbikes move over models freely.

For_____P53__Not when assaulting.

Against_______Not assaulting, withdrawing!

For__________Still part of assault phase, not your movement phase.

Against_ P75__H&R move not slowed by Diff Terr, so obviously is done at height, not on ground.

For_____P45__Fall Back! also ignores Diff Terr, but Trapped! means 1" rule still applies.

 

Thoughts?

[Legatus]

Since Jetbikes and Jump Pack models can move over enemy models during a regular move or a fall back move I would say they can also move over intervening enemy models when they use Hit & Run to move 3D6" away from the unit they were fighting.

[Seahawk]

It seems to be more or less a normal move that ignores DT, though it doesn't outright say it. I'd argue in favor of him being able to get away.

[nighthawks]

agreed - may move over other models. typical movement for jump + jet is such, and there is no restriction placed by any rule involved. sorry about your tactic - good idea.

[Praeger]

Also techincly this IS still part of the assault phase and so would be allowed under the movement of 1" from any models the unit was in combat with.