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In Codex DE they mention several tests against characteristics. This has got me puzzled.

For example, an Implosion Missile tests against the wounds characteristic. It has no strength value to compare this against.

A Shattershard tests against toughness, but yet again, no strength to do this with.

Can anyone tell me how these work?

Page 8 in the BRB.