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hi

I am confused/unsure what the deal is with regard to Coteaz and drop pod arriving automatically in turn 1.

would I be correct that if the pod arrives with in 12" of Coteaz he and his unit take a shot?

as the marines on the pod also arrive as reserves are they again eligilble to be "I've been expecting you'd"?

lastly until you good people answer can Coteaz join a unit of allies and will the power from coteaz beon :0


cheers

fatious

It used to be (back when there was a FAQ for this), I recall them saying you could only shoot the drop pod because the marines counted as disembarking. They've gotten rid of the FAQ that says that, though, and the new main rulebook FAQ has the question/answer:

"Q: Do units disembarking from a Deep Striking Transport also count as entering play via Deep Strike?

A: Yes"

So, that FAQ answer might be used by someone to say that Coteaz could shoot the passengers. I would suggest still treating it as disembarking and not deep striking for purposes of Coteaz' special rule. Note that this might become a moot point in the near future when the Imperial Agents sourcebook comes out, as they might have updated Coteaz rules that clarify this at that time.

From the Inquisition Draft FAQ

The unit still arrived from Reserves (which is the trigger). If the Drop Pod was within (but not wholly within) 12", the marines could disembark on the far side and be out of range (and possibly LoS). If the Pod lands wholly within 12", then depending on where the Marines disembark they may or may not be eligible based on 12" range and/or LoS.

thanks dudes