Defiant paratroopers

UK, Paratrooper Soldier, 1941

ATT inf 9/7/-
ATT veh 2/-/-
Cost 8.00
Def 5/5
Speed 1

Paratrooper
This unit doesn’t get placed on the map during deployment. At the end of any of your movement phases, you may deploy this unit on the map in any hex that isn’t adjacent to an enemy unit. It can’t move that phase.

Close Assault 8
This unit has an attack value of 8 against Vehicles in its hex. This attack ignores cover.

Set D-Day, 11/45 c

 

Special Abilities Errata & FAQ

Paratrooper

This unit doesn’t get placed on the map during deployment. At the end of any of your movement phases, you may deploy this unit on the map in any hex that isn’t adjacent to an enemy unit. It can’t move that phase.

Q: Isn't the Veteran Fallschirmjäger from the number 7 /1940-43 booster set a Paratrooper?
A: Yes, it should have the Paratrooper subtype. This was corrected in the 11/12/09 clarification document. This SA was added to the number 10/ Counter Offensive booster set version of this unit by the same name. (36/50)

Q: Does the "Screaming Eagle" Captain's initiative bonus apply before he is deployed on the map?
A: Yes.

Q: Can I over-stack a Paratrooper into a hex that already contains three of my units?
A: Yes. Paratroopers can be over-stacked (by 1, as per the stacking rules) when they are placed. But if you do place a paratrooper into an over-stacked condition, there's no chance to get that hex back into compliance before the over-stack penalty takes effect.

Q: If the Screaming Eagle Captain never uses the paratrooper ability and hence is still "off map" at the end of turn 10, does it count as alive or dead for victory conditions at that point?
A: Dead. If you want your paratroopers to count as "on the map" for a points-based victory, the pieces need to be physically on the map when the game ends. Under normal conditions, this shouldn't be any difficulty. If for some reason you haven't deployed a paratrooper until turn 10, you can just place it in a quiet corner of the map during your turn 10 Movement phase to claim its VP value. In a timed tournament game, however, this will put a little more pressure on players to get their paratroopers into the mix in a timely fashion.

Close Assault 8

This unit has an attack value of 8 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.