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I recently converted an old SM Chaplain to an Inquisitor Lord. As I was reviewing my army list, I realized that the =][= already has a 3+ save. My question is A) what is the point of including Power Armor in the wargear (anyone who could use it in the codex already has a 3+ save) and B) do I have to include the cost of Power Armor or is it "already included" in the =][='s profile????

 

You don't have to pay extra for it.
You could buy some power armour for your Veteran Sergeants in your Storm Trooper squads. Don't ask me why but you could.

Only the Inquistor Lord has a 3+ save, not the ordinary elite one(s).

Just to clarify:

If you give him power armour, you do have to pay for it, but you will gain no benefit if you do.
An Inq Lord comes standard with a 3+ save, but that does not mean that he has power armour. Its a nit-picky distinction, and it really makes no difference, but by RAW thats the way it is.

Power armour is listed in the armoury in case you want to give it to an elite Inq or maybe an Acolyte(I forget the cost).

Wot has 3+ save... Chaos Spawn, Chaos Marine, Space Marine, Stealth Suit, Carnifex, Tyrant, Jimmy Joe Bob McCoy!

what is RAW??? i see it mentioned as some sort of reference

RAW = Rules As Written.

The practice of reading and following the rules EXACTLY as they were written.

RAW breaks down at times and cannot address all issues. However it does have its merits.

- BT

Posted By ancientsociety on 06/12/2006 10:12 AM

My question is A) what is the point of including Power Armor in the wargear (anyone who could use it in the codex already has a 3+ save) and B) do I have to include the cost of Power Armor or is it "already included" in the =][='s profile????

 

I haven't read the =I= codices in a while, but I think the option's there for your lord's acolytes, helps them catch bullets.  If they can't afford power armor, then I don't know what to tell you. 

 

Posted By Gabe on 06/12/2006 2:11 PM
The practice of reading and following the rules EXACTLY as they were written.

No so much 'reading and following', as if it were a playing style. Its simply what the rules literally say without taking into account that ethereal and undefined concept of 'designers intent'.

"Playing strictly by RAW" is something else, and is probably impossible to achieve given the current ruleset.

A) what is the point of including Power Armor in the wargear (anyone who could use it in the codex already has a 3+ save)

As already pointed out (although it seems to have been mostly overlooked) Elite Inquisitors only come with a 4+ save. Acolytes and Storm Trooper Veterans can also take it, if you think it's worth the bother.

B) do I have to include the cost of Power Armor or is it "already included" in the =][='s profile????

You never pay a points cost for something that is included as standard in a model's profile. You only pay points if the profile tells you to pay the points.

Acolytes and Storm Trooper Veterans can also take it, if you think it's worth the bother.

do it get them some power armour, make them feel like mini SM, Go on make their year

I would think it's "worth it" for an acolyte. Their whole purpose is as sacraficial lambs for their lord. Why not make the lamb tougher so they can "take the hit" for their lord longer?

"I would think it's "worth it" for an acolyte. Their whole purpose is as sacraficial lambs for their lord. Why not make the lamb tougher so they can "take the hit" for their lord longer?"

Which is why people often give Acolytes Storm Shields.

BYE

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