BlitzKampf Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 After reviewing the Transport vehicle rules, I couldn't see a reason this would be impossible*: Move squad up to six inches and into 2" transport access point range, Embark troops, Move transport up to six inches, and, Shoot assault weapon (e.g. melta) via fire point (specifically into a nearby tank). Any thoughts on this are appreciated. *I've been out of the loop for awhile on 40K, so I could easily be missing something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Father Rik Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 This is entirely possible, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashe Darke Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 After reviewing the Transport vehicle rules, I couldn't see a reason this would be impossible*: Move squad up to six inches and into 2" transport access point range, Embark troops, Move transport up to six inches, and, Shoot assault weapon (e.g. melta) via fire point (specifically into a nearby tank). Any thoughts on this are appreciated. *I've been out of the loop for awhile on 40K, so I could easily be missing something. I this this at a Doubles Tournament a year ago, it came to me on the spot. I was quite chuffed with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromedog Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Other than the movement distance reduction, it's pretty much the standard "drive by" move from editions past. (earlier editions allowed 12" drive-bys.). Go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebaur Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 You can't do this. Pg 66 of the BRB under Embarking first bullet point. "If the vehicle moved before its passengers got aboard, it may not move any further(including pivoting on the spot). Couldn't be more clear than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 You can't do this. Pg 66 of the BRB under Embarking first bullet point. "If the vehicle moved before its passengers got aboard, it may not move any further(including pivoting on the spot). Couldn't be more clear than that. The question has the squad move, then embark, then the vehicle moves. The vehicle never moves before the squad embarks, so it is legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Valerius Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 You can't do this. Pg 66 of the BRB under Embarking first bullet point. "If the vehicle moved before its passengers got aboard, it may not move any further(including pivoting on the spot). Couldn't be more clear than that. The question has the squad move, then embark, then the vehicle moves. The vehicle never moves before the squad embarks, so it is legal. My guess is that Acebaur misread the proposal as vehicle moving 6", taking on passengers, then a further 6". That's how I initially read the idea myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Father Rik Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 You can't do this. Pg 66 of the BRB under Embarking first bullet point. "If the vehicle moved before its passengers got aboard, it may not move any further(including pivoting on the spot). Couldn't be more clear than that. The question has the squad move, then embark, then the vehicle moves. The vehicle never moves before the squad embarks, so it is legal. My guess is that Acebaur misread the proposal as vehicle moving 6", taking on passengers, then a further 6". That's how I initially read the idea myself. The OP does clearly state "move squad up to six inches". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebaur Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I did misread it, don't know how, but oh well. In that case yes that is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Valerius Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 The mind plays tricks on us all the time. I was totally wondering if everyone else had temporarily forgotten the rules, until I re-read the OP a few times and saw that it wasn't what I thought. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacefrisian Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Huh since when can infantry move a total distance of 12" and shoot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangamarine Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 This has never came to me before nice work :D Definitely going on my list of stuff to use at a tournament :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglez Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I've done it a few times, its nice to get yourself into half range for melta weapons :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Father Rik Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Huh since when can infantry move a total distance of 12" and shoot? They can't, and he's not saying they can. He's moving them 6", then the 2" bump into the transport, then the transport moves and he shoots from it. Shooting from a transport only means that the passengers count as if they themselves had moved for shooting purposes (so no heavy weapons for example), it does not limit the transport to only moving at the speed the passengers would walk in order to allow them to shoot. It would be a pretty pointless thing to take a transport with fire points otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Valerius Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Huh since when can infantry move a total distance of 12" and shoot?Shooting from a transport only means that the passengers count as if they themselves had moved for shooting purposes (so no heavy weapons for example), it does not limit the transport to only moving at the speed the passengers would walk in order to allow them to shoot. It would be a pretty pointless thing to take a transport with fire points otherwise. Well, technically it does. If a vehicle moves at cruising speed, you can't fire. So this is a trick you can only pull off when you're already outside the transport, but it's still a pretty nifty trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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