scoring in close combat

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**Ailaros**

If a troops choice is in close combat AND it has a model within 3" of an objective AND an opponent doesn't, does that unit successfully claim the objective, or is it barred from doing so because it's in close combat?

**Monster Rain**

I don't think the fact that they're also in CC has any bearing on it.

The happens a lot in my games against Orks and whatnot; we've always just gone with the whole RAW line of reasoning that if there is a unit within 3 it holds the objective.

**ElCheezus**

I thought there was something about not being able to claim an objective while in assault, but I can't find it. Maybe it's just something I heard, not something supported by the BRB.

**Monster Rain**

ElCheezus wrote:I thought there was something about not being able to claim an objective while in assault, but I can't find it. Maybe it's just something I heard, not something supported by the BRB.

Not to my knowledge, though if you can find something that says that I'll mend my ways immediately.

**nosferatu1001**

There is no such rule, period.
If you are within 3" of the objective, are a non-vehicle troops choice, you score.

**Mannahnin**

As Nos said. No restriction.

**don_mondo**

Yep, no restrictions. It can be pinned, in combat, whatever, doesn't matter as long as it's not falling back. If it's on the table when victory conditions are tabulated, it's eligible to hold/contest an objective.

**time wizard**

It can even be embarked in a transport. If the hull of the transport is within 3" of the objective, the embarked troops can claim it.
Helpful to remember for that last turn tank shock!

**GCMandrake**

Also, a Land Raider is about 8" corner to corner. With a troops unit inside, it can score two objectives that are 12" apart. Without a unit inside, it can still contest. (3" Contest range + 8.2" width + 3" contest range = 14.2" total)