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Q. Does Canis Wolfborn allow a unit of Fenrisian Wolves within 12” to re-roll failed Morale tests, just like a normal Thunderwolf Cavalry model? (p54)

 

A. Yes indeed. If anything, he’s even more inspiring a presence than your average Thunderwolf rider!

 

logic would then dictate that any character on a Thunderwolf mount would also allow Fenrisian Wolves with 12" to re-roll failed Morale test, just like a normal Thunderwolf Cavalry model, yes?

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No, logic would dictate that TWC allow Fenrisian Wolves within 12" to re-roll failed morale tests. A character on a Thunderwolf isn't a "Thunderwolf Cavalry model".

 

So by your logic an HQ who equips a jump pack, cannot deep strike?

 

The war gear section for Thunderwolves mounts says that " A character with a thunderwolf mount has the unit type of cavalry " making him a Independent character on Thunderwolf Cavalry mount.

 

So then why would a normal TWC member bolster fenrisian wolves packs when a Lord on the same mount wouldn't?

You people have a funny way of using the word logic. A jump-pack makes the character Jump Infantry as is clearly specified in the rules. A character on a Thunderwolf is not Thunderwolf Cavalry, he's cavalry on a Thunderwolf.

 

Swing and a miss.

You people have a funny way of using the word logic. A jump-pack makes the character Jump Infantry as is clearly specified in the rules. A character on a Thunderwolf is not Thunderwolf Cavalry, he's cavalry on a Thunderwolf.

 

Swing and a miss.

 

 

That has got to be the most convoluted line of logic I've ever heard. You've got a funny way of using "logic".

 

If the TWC can do it, and Canis can do it, By logic, ANYONE on a Twolf can do it. By logic, it's the Twolf itself that triggers the ability, not what's on it's back, as that is the common denominator between the two examples given.

That has got to be the most convoluted line of logic I've ever heard. You've got a funny way of using "logic".

 

If the TWC can do it, and Canis can do it, By logic, ANYONE on a Twolf can do it. By logic, it's the Twolf itself that triggers the ability, not what's on it's back, as that is the common denominator between the two examples given.

 

Quote me the text that says an IC on TW is a "Thunderwolf Cavalry model". Once you can do that, I'll agree that they give a re-roll.

As much as it sucks, Res is right here. With the faq, it's a strong argument that any character with the tw mount offers the ability. However rules as written don't say that. Feel free to try it in games, but don't bank on being allowed.

This is another example of oversight by gw, where the wargear option should state the rule, rather than the unit using it.

So? Until the FAQ Canis wouldn't allow the re-rolls either. Until a FAQ says ICs on TW do, they don't.

 

You're aware that Canis IS an IC himself, right?

 

I guess I missed the bit where it says "Canis and other Independent Characters on Thunderwolves...". No, wait, no I didn't.

 

If anyone can show me text that says that an IC on a TW is a "Thunderwolf Cavalry model" I'll change my mind. However, you can't because they aren't.

Logic would dictate that the intent of the designers was to allow this, yes.

 

Logic would also dictate that using RAW in 40K is silly, since doing that in 4th edition used to make excitingly large tracts of the rules stop working the way people played them.

 

Logic will probably not save you, here.

This all just sounds the usual witterings of people getting too particular about rules grammar.

 

I really dumbfounds me how people argue over the pedantic little details. It's pretty clear from the question what is being asked (can anyone on a TW get the reroll - he just specified Canis) and they said yes. I'd bet if you went to any store and asked a staff member or played a game, any model on a TW could use the reroll. Ok yes the FAQ didn't 'specifically' ask other than Canis, but the wording of the question/answer gives away its intent - does Canis get the reroll like a 'normal' TWC model and they're answer even states he's more impressive than an 'average rider'. Their answer alone implies that they regard all TW riders as the same, regardless of unit type and the ICs are just 'better' versions of the normal troops. Pretty obvious to me. Anyone who tries to stop you in a game is just being difficult for the sake of being difficult.

 

And don't get me started on using the word logic here.

There isnt a very good RAW case to support characters on thunderwolves granting these bonuses to fenrisian wolf packs... but the Canis Wolfborn FAQ does show a strong implication. Its worth bringing up to your friends, after all what does it matter what we say here in the long run? How often is the argument won because you can say 'someone on the internet said this'? Its a perfectly reasonable house rule either way, so talk it over and see what happens.

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