Blackshirts

Italy, Soldier, 1940

ATT inf 8/6/-
ATT veh 2/-/-
Cost 4.00
Def 4/4
Speed 1

Ruthless
This unit gets +1 on each attack die against disrupted and damaged units.

Close Assault 6
This unit has an attack value of 6 against Vehicles in its hex. This attack ignores cover.

Set Set II, 36/45 c

 

Special Abilities Errata & FAQ

Ruthless

This unit gets +1 on each attack die against disrupted and damaged units.

Q: Does a unit with Ruthless get the +1 bonus against units with face-down Disrupted or Damaged counters?
A: No. Units only become "disrupted" and "damaged" when face-down hit counters are flipped over during the casualty phase.

Q: Does the wording of this special ability mean the target unit must be both disrupted and damaged or just has to be suffering from either disruption or damage?
A: You get the +1 bonus against units that are either disrupted, damaged or suffering from both conditions at the same time.

Q: Using an Oberleutnant, can I Angriff an SS Panzergrenadier into an enemy units' hex and gain a +2 on each attack dice if the enemy unit is either disrupted or damaged?
A: Yes. Assuming the enemy unit is either disrupted or damaged. You would get +1 from the

Oberleutnant's Angriff special ability and +1 for the SS Panzergrenadier's Ruthless special ability. You would only need to roll a 2 or higher to score a success.

Close Assault 6

This unit has an attack value of 6 against Vehicles in its hex. This attack ignores cover.

Q: Can a Solder perform a Close Assault while loaded on a Vehicle with Fighting Platform?
A: Yes. Close Assault can be used without dismounting, if the transport has Fighting Platform.