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With the changes to how things are measured in W40K6, how is the distance to a Homer/Beacon/Icon done in 6th?

The rule is within 6"... since all other measurements for placement use the whole model within the distance limit (ie. Disembarking and 6")

While In 5th you only needed a sliver of the base within 6",( or 2" when disembarking)

What should be the case in 6th?

In the new rules it is very clear when they want the model to be wholly within a certain distance. The example in my head currently is disembarking. Things like teleport homers are still codex based and therefore will remain the same.

within and fully within are 2 different rules. If it specifies "within" then any part of the base must be within 6"

nosferatu1001 wrote:within and fully within are 2 different rules. If it specifies "within" then any part of the base must be within 6"

Correct. Embarking says within 2". Disembarking is "wholly within 6 inches".
If your codex doesn't specify completely/wholly within range, then as long as the models are partially in, you're good to go.


-Matt