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A friend of mine is planning to load some Lootaz into an open-topped Battle Wagon to use it as an ork firebase. My kneejerk reaction was to say that Heavy Weapons can't fire out of a vehicle, because I've NEVER seen it in 2+ years of play. But upon reading the rules there is absolutely nothing which says this. The only relevant rule I have found simply states that embarked units count as moving if the vehicle moves - which means the BW cannot move and have them shoot. . .

Question is, if the wagon remains stationary can they shoot?

There is no restriction on the type of weapons that can be fired from a vehicle's fire points, beyond the normal movement restrictions.

Yes, they can shoot.

I've used them like this before, in a very shooty battlewagon (to maximise the use for a non-moving BW).

Downside is that if the BW takes a hit they can't shoot (shaken, stunned..)

Add in a KFF mek, and the chances of this drop markedly, and let you repair your BW too.

That said it's not that effective, as that BW will have a huge glowing 'KILL ME' sign above it

Thanks I was always wondering if I could my friends didn't let me.......

A squiggoth full of lootas is a great firing platform!

Squigoth gunship noted!