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There is no 'transport' option under the Harlequin entry in the eldar codex, so if I want to give them a transport I have to buy one using a troop slot on the force organization chart. My question is can I start the game off with the Harlequins in the wave serpent or do the Harlequins need to start the game off next to the wave serpent and then embark on the first turn? It would obviously be much better if they could start in the wave serpent but I'm not sure the rule on this one?

No, you can't.

Only the unit that you bought the transport for can start deployed in it. Harlies don't have the option, so may not.

Ok, thanks.

SuperCow wrote:... so if I want to give them a transport I have to buy one using a troop slot on the force organization chart...

This sounds like you believe that you may purchase a Wave Serpent by itself to me. That is not the case. A Wave Serpent may only be purchased by a unit that can take it as a transport option. It can not be purchased as a separate unit.

I think they could start in a Falcon, assuming they are small enough to fit. I'm not sure that is stricly RAW, but I have no problem playing that way and would let an opponent do the same.

Homer

Hrm, Ok. Thx for the help.

I think they could start in a Falcon, assuming they are small enough to fit. I'm not sure that is stricly RAW, but I have no problem playing that way and would let an opponent do the same.

Homer

where do these rules interpretations come from? RAW (and it is strict) says only the units that bought the transport may start the game embarked. Now can you start the tank empty and put the owning unit on one side and the clowns on the other, embark the clowns and drive off into the sunset absolutley(on your movement phase of course), leaving the poor fire dragons wondering who jacked their ride.

da gob smaka wrote:I think they could start in a Falcon, assuming they are small enough to fit. I'm not sure that is stricly RAW, but I have no problem playing that way and would let an opponent do the same.

Homer

where do these rules interpretations come from? RAW (and it is strict) says only the units that bought the transport may start the game embarked. Now can you start the tank empty and put the owning unit on one side and the clowns on the other, embark the clowns and drive off into the sunset absolutley(on your movement phase of course), leaving the poor fire dragons wondering who jacked their ride.

I wouldn't be so quick to jump on people's "interpretations" in the future if I were you, The falcon is purchased as a heavy support option, much like a non dedicated land raider.