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First of all I really hope I'm not breaking some rule by posting this but as you can see, I'm new.

My question is about tank shocking.

Lets say tank A is going to tank shock unit B. However unit B is jump infantry. So in theory why should the jump infantry be affected if they can just jump over the tank.

This also applies to jetbikes and other flying units. Does anyone else get what I'm saying. I'm never gunna sleep dwelling on this...

Well, one must remember that common sense and rational thought hold no place in the world of Games Workshop's ruleset.

That said, unless the rules say differently, the unit is affected by a tank shock. Skimmers can dodge a ram (unless it's from another skimmer), but your dudes with jump packs either hop out of the way or get run over.

Andonis wrote:First of all I really hope I'm not breaking some rule by posting this but as you can see, I'm new.

First welcome to Dakka, if you have not read the tenets you can find them here:
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/253892.page

Andonis wrote:My question is about tank shocking.

Lets say tank A is going to tank shock unit B. However unit B is jump infantry. So in theory why should the jump infantry be affected if they can just jump over the tank.

This also applies to jetbikes and other flying units. Does anyone else get what I'm saying. I'm never gunna sleep dwelling on this...

The tank shock affects them because the rules say it affects them.

The rules are an abstract system so there are many instances of things that just do not make sense.

Thanks, this helps a ton. Now I can finally run over those pesky nid' gargoyles

Andonis wrote:So in theory why should the jump infantry be affected if they can just jump over the tank.

Why should they be affected any differently to infantry, who can just run out of the way, or bikes, who can do the same.

The whole point of the tank shock is that units either move aside or fall back.

Right, but I'm using a deffrolla which inflicts wounds whether they move out of the way or not. So if your in the air I cant imagine the thing hitting you.

You obviously haven't seen my Deffrolla... .

Besides, they start on the ground.

I'm not sure if I wanna see your deffrolla.... especially after that face. And I guess you make a good point there. So now I'll never have to worry 'bout those pesky jump infantry.