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Does this FAQ count as legit now? I'm thinking if so, having a squadron of Vindicators in a Fist of Medusa Strike Force would be really awesome; within 12" of any IC from the detachment vehicles gain Power of the Machine Spirit.

It's still a First Draft (says so right at the top of the pages), although It's not likely to change between now and when it becomes official. They're mainly looking for feedback about the clarity of the rulings and whether or not they cause new issues with other rules.

Once they've finished putting out First Drafts for all the armies they'll either go into second drafts, or straight to official postings.

Basically - If it's not on the GW website in the FAQ section, it's not official.

What would you wish to achieve with Power of the Machine Spirit in a Vindicator squadron?

EDIT:

The reason I ask is that Ordnance weapons are unable to benefit from Power of the Machine Spirit unless the vehicle is in a situation where it may only fire Snap Shots.

 Mr. Shine wrote:
What would you wish to achieve with Power of the Machine Spirit in a Vindicator squadron?

Immunity from Stunned/Shaken for the main gun? firing at a different target (if the vehicle had a stormbolter to fire at the unit's target)?

Being able to cruise and shoot the pie plate?

Quanar wrote:Immunity from Stunned/Shaken for the main gun? firing at a different target (if the vehicle had a stormbolter to fire at the unit's target)?

Matt.Kingsley wrote:Being able to cruise and shoot the pie plate?

Indeed, as reflected in my edit I brought it up to point out that the only benefit is in situations where you are unable to fire no weapons at full Ballistic Skill, making the Ordnance weapon the one weapon fired at full Ballistic Skill with other weapons being fired as Snap Shots so as not to interfere with Ordnance restrictions on firing other weapons.

Obviously it's been hashed out I think twice before fairly recently, but I think it's a commonly mistaken and misunderstood rule.

I was hoping that the last question on that FAQ first draft would permit the vindicators to move 12" and still use their Demolisher cannon mega attack in a squadron of three. Especially if they're coming in from reserves that would be very helpful for range. But I can be patient as I only have one vindicator so far.