Searchlights and shooting

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**puma713**

Nemesor Dave wrote:
Another problem with the searchlight being used for multiple targets is that it makes no sense. Enemy units are constantly moving and the searchlight represents finding one and keeping the light on it so all my other units may fire at it.

If a single searchlight just needs to pass over an enemy for all my troop to see it, why not just illuminate the whole battlefield?

Fluff arguments mean nothing here. Some rules are there for game mechanics, not because they "make sense". For instance:

If I move my skimmer 12", why can I get out and fire, but I can't while I'm inside?

**kirsanth**

Any target that is acquired is illuminated when it is shot.