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Some of the new formations talk about being able to infiltrate within 6" of the enemy. Does this mean that if you cannot then you need to adhere to normal infiltration rules? Say you couldn't be 7" or 8" away cause it specifically states within 6? Also does this apply to the whole unit or can you overlap into being further away?

HiveGuard wrote:
Some of the new formations talk about being able to infiltrate within 6" of the enemy. Does this mean that if you cannot then you need to adhere to normal infiltration rules? Say you couldn't be 7" or 8" away cause it specifically states within 6? Also does this apply to the whole unit or can you overlap into being further away?

HG I believe it says 'may infiltrate' so it's optional, not a requirement. - More like overriding the base Infiltrate rules of 12/18''

Right, but I'm asking if you aren't within 6 then does it jump all the way to 12? Seems like a better rule would've been just allowing them to go within 12, not restricting it to within 6.

RAW, you're right, they would have to either infiltrate within 6" or use the regular up to 12"/18" infiltrate.

My guess would be that they meant up to 6", like the Broodlord's Hunting Pack.

Per RAW Redemption is correct. You may deploy them anywhere outside of 18 inches, outside of 12 inches if no enemy model has LOS or within 6 inches if in ruins or a building.

Currently there is no permission to deploy the unit anywhere in between so if your going to deploy within 6 inches in a ruin, the entire brood must be within six inches of the enemy. I also expect an errata or FAQ on it soon.

On the other hand I won't rule out the possibility it might have been intended and that the 'GW team' is getting a good laugh out of it at our expense.