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Ok, simple question. Can a model be in the same place as an aegis defence line aka with their base partially on it? Thanks.

The Defense line is difficult terrain (pg104) and models in BTB with it are treated as BTB for purpose of charging/fighting.

Ok, thanks. So you can have your base on top of it partially?

Yeah, I suppose so. Anything that would fall of would fall under the wobbly model syndrome rule.

Of course a model can stand on top of a piece of terrain as long as it's not considered impassible.

Not sure why anyone would want to place a model on top other than to give an increase in height allowing them to shoot over a combat.

Maybe he gets hit with a lot of barrage weapons and wants to claim a cover save no matter which side of the AGL the blast lands on.

I have an addon question to this.
How close do you have to be to the defense line to get cover from it?
I am asking from the attackers point of view. So if unit A is behind defense line and unit B moves within an 1-2 inches of the defense line, does the attacker now get the same cover save as the defender?

It says "in cover", which would generally mean 25% obscurement.

True LOS that mother.

get down and look to see if the Defender is at least 25% obscured from the vantage of the Attacker.

This does mean that given the right terrain/circumstances Moving a little bit closer to a unit that is a little far behind the lines will negate their cover entirely.