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=== Hull Points (HP) ===

Every vehicle has a number of Hull Points, indicating how much damage it can take before it becomes critically damaged. This will normally be shown in the vehicle’s characteristics profile in place of the (W) Wounds characteristic.

=== Subtype ===

Each vehicle has a subtype in brackets after the VEHICLE keyword that gives the model additional special rules, or influence how they can act in the Fight phase. See the subtype section below for more information.

== Vehicles & Measuring Distances ==

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* Remaining stationary, or pivoting up to 90 degrees during the move allows the vehicle to fire normally.

* Moving up to half of the vehicles speed, or pivoting past 90 degrees during the move allows the vehicle to fire one weapon at it’s normal Ballistic Skill, but every other weapon fires Snap Shots.

* Moving up to half of the vehicles speed, or pivoting past 90 degrees during the move allows the vehicle to fire one weapon at it’s normal Ballistic Skill, but every other weapon fires Snap Shots. This is known as cruising speed.

* Moving further than half speed, all weapons on the vehicle fire snap shots unless the weapon is an Assault Weapon, in that case, the weapon can fire normally.

* Moving further than half speed, all weapons on the vehicle fire snap shots unless the weapon is an Assault Weapon, in that case, the weapon can fire normally. This is known as moving Flat-Out.

* Advancing a vehicle, adding an additional D6 to the movement, and only Assault Weapons can fire from the vehicle, but ~~at a -1 penalty to hit.~~

* Advancing a vehicle, adding an additional D6 to the movement typically, and only Assault Weapons can fire from the vehicle, but only firing Snap Shots.

~~'''Walker Vehicles'''~~

~~Walker Vehicles disregard the normal vehicle movement rules, instead, are able to move and turn just like normal infantry~~.

'''Vehicle Charging'''

Vehicles can only charge units that are in front of them specifically within a 180 degree area in the front.

Vehicles can typically only charge units that are in front of them specifically within a 180 degree area in the front. Some sub-types of vehicles disregard this rule.

'''Firing Arcs'''

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=== Charging with a Vehicle ===

Vehicles are able to charge just like any infantry model would be able to.

Vehicles are able to charge just like any infantry model would be able to, however, normally must charge a target that's within a 180 degree arc that's in front of them.

=== Charging a Vehicle ===

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Vehicles are able to resolve Overwatch just like any infantry unit, however, [BLAST] weapons the vehicle is equipped with are unable to fire overwatch since it takes too long to bring the weapon to bear against a charging foe.

=== Fighting ~~the Assault~~ ===

=== Fighting a Vehicle ===

Hitting vehicles in close combat is very straightforward due to their size. We can safely assume that any unit that has been able to reach a vehicle has been travelling swiftly enough to land a blow upon it with relative ease – though care must still be taken to strike a vital point. '''Accordingly, all vehicles are treated as being Weapon Skill 1 and Initiative 1, unless it's listed in the profile the Weapon Skill is higher''', and Immobilised non-Walker vehicles, which are always treated as having Weapon Skill 0.

==== Armour Penetration in Assault ====

Armour Penetration is worked out in the same way as for shooting (D6 + the Strength of the attacker). In close combat, however, '''all hits are resolved against the vehicle’s rear armour''', to represent the chance of attacking a vulnerable spot.

=== Fighting with a Vehicle ===

Each vehicle subtype determines how it interacts in the Fight phase. Remember, all vehicles unless otherwise stated in their profile are treated at Initiative 1. When a vehicle (that isn't a Chariot or a Walker) activates, it can attempt to run over models if it so chooses, or otherwise move out of engagement range.

When a non-chariot or walker activates in the Fight Phase, depending on the subtype of the vehicle, first pivot the model up to 90 degrees. Then, you can move up to 6" in a straight line (unless the vehicle is immobilized), representing the vehicle plowing through whatever has engaged in combat with it. During this move, you can use the vehicles silhouette or base as you would with a blast marker, marking what units the vehicle passes over - if any. After completing the move, any models that are passed over suffer a hit with a Strength characteristic equal to half the vehicle's Front Armor Value, rounded down.

Depending on the vehicles subtype, some units may immune to these hits. When a model isn't subject to these hits, simply move any model out of the way, but maintaining coherency with it's originating unit as if it had one.

=== Fight Results ===

Combats against vehicles are very different from those among other unit types. For a start, '''whilst vehicles can be assaulted, they ~~do not Pile In and~~ cannot be locked in combat.''' At the end of a round of close combat against a vehicle, calculate the fight result as normal, '''counting each glancing hit as 1 Wound, and each penetrating hit as 2 Wounds.'''

Combats against vehicles are very different from those among other unit types. For a start, '''whilst vehicles can be assaulted, they cannot be locked in combat.''' At the end of a round of close combat against a vehicle, calculate the fight result as normal, '''counting each glancing hit as 1 Wound, and each penetrating hit as 2 Wounds.'''

If the vehicle loses the combat or is destroyed, nothing happens. There are no Sweeping Advances. The vehicle and the enemy remain where they are and are free to simply move away in future turns. The assaulting unit can still Pile-In and Consolidate as normal. ~~Vehicles without the WALKER or CHARIOT keywords are unable to Pile-In or Consolidate.~~

If the vehicle loses the combat or is destroyed, nothing happens. There are no Sweeping Advances. The vehicle and the enemy remain where they are and are free to simply move away in future turns. The assaulting unit can still Pile-In and Consolidate as normal.

If the vehicle wins the combat, the enemy must make a Morale check as normal, and Fall Back if they fail, though the vehicle cannot ~~Consolidate or~~ make a Sweeping Advance.

If the vehicle wins the combat, the enemy must make a Morale check as normal, and Fall Back if they fail, though the vehicle cannot make a Sweeping Advance.

=== Successive Turns ===

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=== Vehicles, Leadership and Morale ===

It is assumed, in all cases, that the crew’s faith in their vehicle, and its considerable armour plating, is absolute. Therefore, vehicles never take Morale checks or Leadership tests. Any occasional lapses that do occur are represented by Crew Shaken and Crew Stunned results on the Vehicle Damage table.

== Vehicle Subtypes ==

The different types of vehicle are: Chariot, Fast, Flyer, Heavy, Hover, Open-topped, Skimmer, Tank, Transport, Walker, Super-heavy vehicle, Super-heavy Walker and Super-heavy Flyer. These types can be combined to define, for example, a Fast Skimmer or an Open-topped Walker, in which case, the vehicle has all of the rules for all of its types.

[[Chariot]]

[[Fast]]

[[Flyer]]

[[Heavy]]

[[Hover]]

[[Open-Topped]]

[[Skimmer]]

[[Tank]]

[[Transport]]

[[Walker]]

[[Super-Heavy Vehicle]]

[[Super-Heavy Walker]]

[[Super-Heavy Flyer]]

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 === Hull Points (HP) ===
 Every vehicle has a number of Hull Points, indicating how much damage it can take before it becomes critically damaged. This will normally be shown in the vehicle’s characteristics profile in place of the (W) Wounds characteristic.
+=== Subtype ===
+Each vehicle has a subtype in brackets after the VEHICLE keyword that gives the model additional special rules, or influence how they can act in the Fight phase. See the subtype section below for more information.
 == Vehicles & Measuring Distances ==
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 * Remaining stationary, or pivoting up to 90 degrees during the move allows the vehicle to fire normally.
-* Moving up to half of the vehicles speed, or pivoting past 90 degrees during the move allows the vehicle to fire one weapon at it’s normal Ballistic Skill, but every other weapon fires Snap Shots.
+* Moving up to half of the vehicles speed, or pivoting past 90 degrees during the move allows the vehicle to fire one weapon at it’s normal Ballistic Skill, but every other weapon fires Snap Shots. This is known as cruising speed.
-* Moving further than half speed, all weapons on the vehicle fire snap shots unless the weapon is an Assault Weapon, in that case, the weapon can fire normally.
+* Moving further than half speed, all weapons on the vehicle fire snap shots unless the weapon is an Assault Weapon, in that case, the weapon can fire normally. This is known as moving Flat-Out.
-* Advancing a vehicle, adding an additional D6 to the movement, and only Assault Weapons can fire from the vehicle, but at a -1 penalty to hit.
+* Advancing a vehicle, adding an additional D6 to the movement typically, and only Assault Weapons can fire from the vehicle, but only firing Snap Shots.
-'''Walker Vehicles'''
-Walker Vehicles disregard the normal vehicle movement rules, instead, are able to move and turn just like normal infantry.
 '''Vehicle Charging'''
-Vehicles can only charge units that are in front of them specifically within a 180 degree area in the front.
+Vehicles can typically only charge units that are in front of them specifically within a 180 degree area in the front. Some sub-types of vehicles disregard this rule.
 '''Firing Arcs'''
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 === Charging with a Vehicle ===
-Vehicles are able to charge just like any infantry model would be able to.
+Vehicles are able to charge just like any infantry model would be able to, however, normally must charge a target that's within a 180 degree arc that's in front of them.
 === Charging a Vehicle ===
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 Vehicles are able to resolve Overwatch just like any infantry unit, however, [BLAST] weapons the vehicle is equipped with are unable to fire overwatch since it takes too long to bring the weapon to bear against a charging foe.
-=== Fighting the Assault ===
+=== Fighting a Vehicle ===
 Hitting vehicles in close combat is very straightforward due to their size. We can safely assume that any unit that has been able to reach a vehicle has been travelling swiftly enough to land a blow upon it with relative ease – though care must still be taken to strike a vital point. '''Accordingly, all vehicles are treated as being Weapon Skill 1 and Initiative 1, unless it's listed in the profile the Weapon Skill is higher''', and Immobilised non-Walker vehicles, which are always treated as having Weapon Skill 0.
 ==== Armour Penetration in Assault ====
 Armour Penetration is worked out in the same way as for shooting (D6 + the Strength of the attacker). In close combat, however, '''all hits are resolved against the vehicle’s rear armour''', to represent the chance of attacking a vulnerable spot.
+=== Fighting with a Vehicle ===
+Each vehicle subtype determines how it interacts in the Fight phase. Remember, all vehicles unless otherwise stated in their profile are treated at Initiative 1. When a vehicle (that isn't a Chariot or a Walker) activates, it can attempt to run over models if it so chooses, or otherwise move out of engagement range.
+When a non-chariot or walker activates in the Fight Phase, depending on the subtype of the vehicle, first pivot the model up to 90 degrees. Then, you can move up to 6" in a straight line (unless the vehicle is immobilized), representing the vehicle plowing through whatever has engaged in combat with it. During this move, you can use the vehicles silhouette or base as you would with a blast marker, marking what units the vehicle passes over - if any. After completing the move, any models that are passed over suffer a hit with a Strength characteristic equal to half the vehicle's Front Armor Value, rounded down.
+Depending on the vehicles subtype, some units may immune to these hits. When a model isn't subject to these hits, simply move any model out of the way, but maintaining coherency with it's originating unit as if it had one.
 === Fight Results ===
-Combats against vehicles are very different from those among other unit types. For a start, '''whilst vehicles can be assaulted, they do not Pile In and cannot be locked in combat.''' At the end of a round of close combat against a vehicle, calculate the fight result as normal, '''counting each glancing hit as 1 Wound, and each penetrating hit as 2 Wounds.'''
+Combats against vehicles are very different from those among other unit types. For a start, '''whilst vehicles can be assaulted, they cannot be locked in combat.''' At the end of a round of close combat against a vehicle, calculate the fight result as normal, '''counting each glancing hit as 1 Wound, and each penetrating hit as 2 Wounds.'''
-If the vehicle loses the combat or is destroyed, nothing happens. There are no Sweeping Advances. The vehicle and the enemy remain where they are and are free to simply move away in future turns. The assaulting unit can still Pile-In and Consolidate as normal. Vehicles without the WALKER or CHARIOT keywords are unable to Pile-In or Consolidate.
+If the vehicle loses the combat or is destroyed, nothing happens. There are no Sweeping Advances. The vehicle and the enemy remain where they are and are free to simply move away in future turns. The assaulting unit can still Pile-In and Consolidate as normal.
-If the vehicle wins the combat, the enemy must make a Morale check as normal, and Fall Back if they fail, though the vehicle cannot Consolidate or make a Sweeping Advance.
+If the vehicle wins the combat, the enemy must make a Morale check as normal, and Fall Back if they fail, though the vehicle cannot make a Sweeping Advance.
 === Successive Turns ===
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 === Vehicles, Leadership and Morale ===
 It is assumed, in all cases, that the crew’s faith in their vehicle, and its considerable armour plating, is absolute. Therefore, vehicles never take Morale checks or Leadership tests. Any occasional lapses that do occur are represented by Crew Shaken and Crew Stunned results on the Vehicle Damage table.
+== Vehicle Subtypes ==
+The different types of vehicle are: Chariot, Fast, Flyer, Heavy, Hover, Open-topped, Skimmer, Tank, Transport, Walker, Super-heavy vehicle, Super-heavy Walker and Super-heavy Flyer. These types can be combined to define, for example, a Fast Skimmer or an Open-topped Walker, in which case, the vehicle has all of the rules for all of its types.
+[[Chariot]]
+[[Fast]]
+[[Flyer]]
+[[Heavy]]
+[[Hover]]
+[[Open-Topped]]
+[[Skimmer]]
+[[Tank]]
+[[Transport]]
+[[Walker]]
+[[Super-Heavy Vehicle]]
+[[Super-Heavy Walker]]
+[[Super-Heavy Flyer]]